It’s been a disappointing year for the Cincinnati Bengals. At 6-8, it kind of feels like their season is over, but it’s NOT, and that’s because they could still make the playoffs. Thanks to their 38-27 win over the Titans in Week 15, the Bengals are still alive for a playoff spot. As Lloyd Christmas would say, “So you’re telling …
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Gus Edwards scores second TD, Chargers cut Broncos lead to 24-19
The Broncos have given away more points to the Chargers in the second half. With 2:58 left in the third quarter, a Gus Edwards 5-yard touchdown has narrowed Denver’s lead to 24-19. The Broncos scored on their opening drive of the second half with a 41-yard field goal by Wil Lutz, putting their lead at 23-13. On the ensuing drive, …
Read More »WATCH: Chargers utilize obscure NFL rule to hit league’s first fair-catch kick field goal since 1976
The game between the Chargers and Broncos got a little confusing toward the end of the first half on Thursday night when Los Angeles decided to take advantage of an obscure NFL rule known as the fair-catch kick. With eight seconds left to play in the first half, the Broncos were facing a fourth-and-12 from their own 16-yard line, which …
Read More »Chargers make history with rare fair catch kick against Broncos
Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker walks off the field at halftime after making a fair catch kick field goal as time expired in the first half Thursday against the Broncos. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) The Chargers ended an otherwise disastrous first half against the Denver Broncos with a rare fair catch kick from Cameron Dicker that cut the Chargers deficit …
Read More »49ers-Dolphins practice report: Bosa, Guerendo sit out Thursday
49ers-Dolphins practice report: Bosa, Guerendo sit out Thursday originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers could start their fifth running back of the 2924 NFL season season in Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Rookie Isaac Guerendo sat out of a second consecutive practice Thursday due to a hamstring injury, placing his availability for the …
Read More »2024 NFL MVP Watch: Bills’ Josh Allen clear favorite, but Ravens’ Lamar Jackson still in contention
Only three weeks of the 2024 NFL season remain, which means we’ve had plenty of time to assess this year’s top players, and identify the best candidates to claim MVP honors. As we enter Week 16, we’ve attempted to do just that, polling more than a dozen of our NFL experts for this season’s top individual accolade. Below, you’ll find …
Read More »Top five NFL injuries and contingency plans for Week 16
Alvin Kamara Tennessee Titans RB and WRs @ Indianapolis ColtsDate/Time: Sunday, 1:00 pm EasternTennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (ankle), wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (ankle) and slot receiver Tyler Boyd (foot) remain sidelined through two Week 16 practices though Boyd has been active for cardio duties since injuring his foot in Week 13. Tennessee’s No. 2 running back Tyjae Spears …
Read More »Garrett Wilson noncommittal on wanting a long-term deal with Jets
Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson becomes eligible for a contract extension after this season. He is signed through 2025 with a fifth-year option in 2026. Wilson wouldn’t say definitely Thursday that he wants to stay with the Jets long term. “I don’t know, man,” Wilson, a 2022 first-round pick, said, via Rich Cimini of ESPN. “I just go about my …
Read More »Kyle Shanahan: Isaac Guerendo has been a long shot all week
Reporting emerged earlier on Thursday noting that 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo is unlikely to play in Sunday’s game against the Dolphins due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that reporting during a Thursday interview with KNBR. “I haven’t talked to the trainers yet to officially rule him out, but it’s been a long shot all week, …
Read More »Purdy shares honest evaluation of his season with target goal in mind
Purdy shares honest evaluation of his season with target goal in mind originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Like the rest of the 49ers season, Brock Purdy knows 2024 hasn’t been his greatest year. But not all is bad in the eyes of the third-year quarterback, who shared an honest evaluation of his performance thus far with three regular-season …
Read More »Jerry Jeudy on report that Jets nixed deal for him: ‘Why would somebody look at Madden rating?’
Cleveland Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy is amused by a story circulating Thursday that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson didn’t want his team to trade for the star because his player rating in the “Madden NFL” video game series was too low. But does the fifth-year player actually believe the anecdote that was related as part of a lengthy article …
Read More »David Montgomery injury update: Lions optimistic RB can return for playoffs, avoid knee surgery, per report
Getty Images Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery suffered what was believed to be a season-ending MCL tear during the team’s Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills, but after Montgomery got a third opinion on his injury, there’s reportedly optimism he could return for the postseason. NFL Media reports that after Montgomery spoke with several experts, it’s believed he …
Read More »Week 16 deep dives: Penix’ first start, Steelers minus Pickens, dysfunctional Jets | Football 301
In this week’s action-packed episode of Football 301, hosts Nate Tice and Charles McDonald deep dive into the best matchups of Week 16, including a full breakdown of the weekend’s slop watch games and heavyweight matchups. First, Tice and McDonald open with a report on the New York Jets, whose dysfunction continues to spiral, especially with owner Woody Johnson reportedly …
Read More »Will Brinson’s NFL Week 16 best bets: Chasing Chase’s history, hammer this Eagles anytime TD, sneaky teaser
We are at Week 16 of the NFL season and it’s a crucial one. Teams are vying for playoff spots and positioning with just three weeks remaining. The Atlanta Falcons are still fighting for the NFC South title and decided to make a bizarre move to start rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. It will be interesting to see how this decision turns …
Read More »Joe Burrow wins QB gift game with collection of authentic Japanese katanas for offensive linemen
Quarterbacks lavishing expensive Christmas gifts upon their offensive linemen is a time-honored tradition in the NFL, with a wide range of possibilities. There have been watches, ATVs, custom footballs, televisions, scooters, coats, coolers, guns, golf carts, Amazon stock, cryptocurrency, cars and much more. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow might have just outdone them all. According to The Athletic’s Paul Dehner …
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