Eagles notebook: Saquon Barkley’s respect for Derrick Henry originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia As Saquon Barkley explained the emotions he was feeling after the end of his record pursuit this week, he was asked about winning the rushing title in 2024. Not so fast. “I gotta be careful what I say because Derrick (Henry) can still get that, you …
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Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens: How to watch tonight’s game, kickoff time, channel and more
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens will face the Cleveland Browns on Saturday afternoon, here’s how to watch the game. (Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) The Baltimore Ravens have been in a tight race with the Pittsburgh Steelers to win the AFC North, and the top seed will be determined this weekend. Both teams will be playing Saturday games, after which, a …
Read More »NFL injury tracker Week 18: Jalen Hurts out vs. Giants, Tua ‘unlikely to play’ for Dolphins, Brock Purdy to miss 49ers’ finale
Even if healthy, Jalen Hurts was likely not going to play in the Philadelphia Eagles’ regular-season finale on Sunday against the New York Giants. Head coach Nick Sirianni indicted this week he would be resting a number of players, including running back Saquon Barkley, as the team is locked into the NFC’s No. 2 seed. But with the Eagles quarterback …
Read More »Bill Belichick: It’s “mystifying” to see teams make basic clock management mistakes
When Bill Belichick watched recent losses by the Falcons and Bears in which clock management mistakes were a major factor, it made him put his coaching cap on and think about how to avoid such mistakes. And in an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show he gave a long explanation of his thinking in those late-game situations. “It’s mystifying,” Belichick …
Read More »Marshon Lattimore out, Austin Ekeler’s status to be determined
Cornerback Marshon Lattimore will miss another game for the Commanders. Head coach Dan Quinn announced on Friday that Lattimore will miss Sunday’s game against the Cowboys with a hamstring injury. It will be the seventh game that Lattimore has missed since being acquired in a trade with the Saints in late October. Quinn indicated that Lattimore is close to being …
Read More »Antoine Winfield Jr., Jamel Dean out for Bucs Sunday
The Buccaneers will be short two defensive backs for Sunday’s bid to win the NFC North. Head coach Todd Bowles said that safety Antoine Winfield Jr. and cornerback Jamel Dean will both miss the game. Both players are dealing with knee injuries. Winfield has missed the last three games with his current injury, but he was able to practice on …
Read More »Browns place Jerome Ford, David Njoku, Pierre Strong on IR
The Browns have made several roster moves before their season finale against the Ravens on Saturday. Cleveland has placed running back Jerome Ford (ankle), tight end David Njoku (knee), and running back Pierre Strong (concussion) on injured reserve. All three players had previously been ruled out for Week 18. With those three spots available, the club has signed receiver Kaden …
Read More »Anthony Richardson out, Joe Flacco to start for Colts on Sunday
For perhaps the last time in his career, Joe Flacco will start on Sunday. The Colts have ruled out quarterback Anthony Richardson with a back injury, which means Flacco will start the regular-season finale against the Jaguars. It’s a disappointing ending for Richardson, who has shown nothing through his first two seasons to show that he can stay healthy — …
Read More »Fantasy Football: These ended up being the best draft picks of 2024
At the conclusion of every fantasy football season, it’s a good exercise to look back at what circumstances led to your ultimate fate — whether you walked away with a first-place trophy or reigned supreme in your league’s Toilet Bowl. We’ve already commiserated in our worst picks of Rounds 1-10 in our 2024 fantasy drafts; now it’s time to celebrate …
Read More »Tua Tagovailoa: I’m definitely playing if we get to postseason
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to miss his second straight game with a hip injury and that’s one of multiple obstacles for them to fend with as they try to advance to the postseason. They also need the Chiefs, who are resting Patrick Mahomes and others, to beat the Broncos while Tagovailoa’s backup Tyler Huntley leads them to a …
Read More »Five 49ers to watch in 2024 season finale vs. Cardinals
Five 49ers to watch in 2024 season finale vs. Cardinals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Quarterback Brock Purdy will not be available to play in the 49ers’ season finale against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. And the 49ers are not going to push it with some of their other top veteran players who enter the final game of …
Read More »Jeff Ulbrich expects to interview for Jets head coaching job next week
The Jets have started their head coaching search with a couple of candidates who are currently unemployed by NFL teams and they can add more names to the list when currently employed coaches are free to talk to them after the end of the season on Sunday. We’ll have to wait to hear most of those names, but it looks …
Read More »Aaron Jones has no injury designation for Sunday night
The Vikings will have running back Aaron Jones in the lineup on Sunday night. Jones said earlier this week that he would play against the Lions despite a quad injury that limited his practice participation. Jones returned for a full practice on Friday and the Vikings did not give him an injury designation, so he’s set to be on the …
Read More »Drake Maye listed as questionable with right hand injury
The Patriots have said that Drake Maye is starting at quarterback against the Bills on Sunday, but their final injury report suggests that it’s not a sure thing. Maye is listed as questionable to be in the lineup for the final game of his rookie season. Maye was a limited participant in practice all three days this week. Jacoby Brissett …
Read More »D.J. Humphries likely to start at LT for Chiefs vs. Broncos
It sounds like veteran offensive lineman D.J. Humphries will be back in the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the Broncos. Head coach Andy Reid said there’s a “good chance” Humphries will be at left tackle in Week 18. “Again he’s one that I’m kind of checking every day here as we go,” Reid said. “But he looked like he …
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