Nick Sirianni corrected the phrasing. A reporter asked the head coach how his Philadelphia Eagles responded after losing franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts to a concussion. Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of a 36-33 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday, leaving Kenny Pickett to play relief after just four passes. “What about adjusting on the fly when …
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PFT’s Week 16 2024 NFL results and recap
Nearly sixteen full weeks into the season, and much has been decided. Plenty remains TBD. In the NFC, the top seed is basically down to two teams in the same division, the Lions and the Vikings. In the AFC, the Chiefs are on the brink of clinching the No. 1 spot but it’s far from cemented. Nine teams remain alive …
Read More »Sunday Night Football: Bucs fall into first-place tie in division with stunning 26-24 loss to Cowboys
The Cowboys should be getting a Christmas card from the Falcons, who got a gift Sunday night. The Cowboys dominated the Buccaneers start to finish, winning 26-24. They ended Tampa Bay’s four-game win streak and dropped the Bucs into a first-place tie with the Falcons in the NFC South. Both teams are 8-7, and Atlanta holds the tiebreak after sweeping …
Read More »Michael Penix Jr’s sterling debut gives Atlanta sorely needed hope. What took so long?
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr looks on after a victory over the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday.Photograph: Brett Davis/USA Today Sports It only took one drive to see the difference. The Falcons smoked the Giants 34-7 on Sunday behind a commanding performance from their rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. It was Penix’s first start after the …
Read More »Warner, Bosa state 49ers must save Greenlaw ‘from himself’ amid return
Warner, Bosa state 49ers must save Greenlaw ‘from himself’ amid return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After playing just one series, Dre Greenlaw exited the 49ers’ game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday with calf tightness in the leg opposite of his surgically repaired Achilles. The loss of San Francisco’s starting linebacker mirrored the …
Read More »Like it or not, Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is gaining ground for a contract extension from Jerry Jones
Late Sunday night in the Dallas Cowboys locker room, as players reveled in a 26-24 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, head coach Mike McCarthy was making his way through a jovial scene when he spotted Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones near an entrance. Earlier in the day, the two had shared a conversation steeped in disappointment when they’d learned …
Read More »How Deebo, Kittle showed Purdy their ‘character’ in 49ers’ loss
How Deebo, Kittle showed Purdy their ‘character’ in 49ers’ loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Real recognize real. Even though the 49ers’ NFL playoff aspirations came to an end before their 29-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, Brock Purdy made sure to recognize the valiant effort from teammates George Kittle and Deebo …
Read More »Daniels magic stuns Eagles & 49ers, Cowboys bow out
Washington are just the second team this year to commit five turnovers and still win a game – thanks to Jayden Daniels [Getty Images] Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels produced an incredible late rally to help the Washington Commanders stun the Philadelphia Eagles on a Sunday full of play-off movement in the NFL. Daniels showed why he could be a huge …
Read More »Week 16 Wrap: Josh Allen falls back to Earth at the worst time for fantasy football managers
New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills The Bills won, but Josh Allen fell crushingly back to earth during the fantasy semifinals coming off a historical two-week stretch. Allen managed just 5.3 YPA while failing to score a rushing TD for the first time in six games. He picked a bad time to have one of his worst fantasy performances of …
Read More »Jerry Jones gushes about Mike McCarthy after Cowboys’ upset of Bucs
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones skipped through the tunnel on his way to the locker room, a big smile on his face after the 26-24. He put coach Mike McCarthy in a bear hug in the locker room. Jones was downright giddy. “Mike McCarthy, he just won’t let them not think they’re playing for the Super Bowl out there. He won’t …
Read More »Steve Belichick heads to North Carolina as defensive coordinator
In the 11 days since Bill Belichick officially became the head coach at North Carolina, not much information has surfaced about his coaching staff. One big — and expected — piece fell into place today. Via Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, Steve Belichick will become the defensive coordinator at UNC. He has spent 2024 as the defensive coordinator at the …
Read More »Week 16 Care/Don’t Care: We should hope that the Cowboys don’t start over in 2025
5 things I care about The Cowboys should not blow it up We will all remember the 2024 season as a lost year in Dallas. It felt like the Cowboys didn’t do enough in the offseason to make the roster talent good enough to be a real winner and we quickly found out that was the truth of the matter. …
Read More »Week 16 instant reactions: Commanders’ resurgence, Seahawks in purgatory, Raiders lose tank bowl | Inside Coverage
Subscribe to Inside Coverage In this episode of Inside Coverage, hosts Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab dive into every game from Week 16 of NFL action, starting with the shocking upset of the Philadelphia Eagles by the Washington Commanders. The loss, coupled with the continued success of the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, has put Philly in a tough spot, …
Read More »Maiocco’s Observations: Deebo resembles old self in 49ers’ loss
Maiocco’s Observations: Deebo resembles old self in 49ers’ loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Another trip to the NFL playoffs is now out of reach, but the 49ers were hoping to use the final games of the season as a springboard into 2025. There were encouraging and discouraging developments from some of …
Read More »2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Cowboys push Bucs out of first; Lions, Vikings tied atop NFC North
The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape, as the Washington Commanders earned a massive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to set themselves up for their first playoff berth in four years. Washington also eliminated Dallas and San Francisco with its upset of Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Rams lead the Seattle Seahawks by a game in the …
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