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Hoyer: This Drake Maye play vs. Cardinals was ‘Josh Allen-esque’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Drake Maye hype has reached another level despite the New England Patriots’ Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The prized rookie quarterback notched a touchdown through the air and on the ground in Sunday’s 30-17 defeat. His passing TD came on an …

A little over a month ago, when Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry was addressing the status of quarterback Deshaun Watson, he focused his assessment through the health of his player. Watson had been lost for the season to a torn Achilles, and the first priority was the quarterback’s health and recovery. After that? “Everything else we’ll deal with at …

At this point in the season, all 32 NFL teams are dealing with injuries. Even some of the best players in the world. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is nursing an ankle sprain that has his availability in question, Eagles running back and MVP candidate Saquon Barkley is “dealing with a little something,” and then the Lions currently have a whopping …

Zane Gonzalez missed Commanders practice for the best possible reason, as did his backup. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit) The Washington Commanders have one kicker on their active roster, Zane Gonzalez, and one more kicker on their practice squad, Greg Joseph. They both missed work for the same reason on Wednesday. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn informed the media that both kickers …

The Texans did not list running back Joe Mixon with an injury Tuesday. Instead, they reported him as a limited participant with a rest day. The Texans added the ankle injury to the practice report Wednesday when Mixon had another limited practice. Mixon was injured for the second time this season on a hip-drop tackle. Earlier this season, he missed …

The Cowboys have not had much injury luck this season, and they listed 14 players on their injury report Wednesday. Receiver CeeDee Lamb (right shoulder) was a limited participant. Lamb sprained his AC joint Nov. 3 against the Falcons, and he has had limited practices since. He aggravated the shoulder in the Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants. Lamb has …

Former 49ers cornerback Thomas claimed off waivers by Colts originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Ambry Thomas has a new home. One day after the 49ers waived the injured cornerback, he was claimed by the Indianapolis Colts. We have claimed CB Ambry Thomas off waivers (from San Francisco). — Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) December 18, 2024 Thomas had been on …

Getty Images As the 2024 NFL regular season reaches its closing stages and the MVP picture comes into focus, former Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden made his case for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson to win the award based on his level of play and statistical production. Gruden made his argument while previewing the Ravens’ Week …

Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston If Drake Maye reaches his full potential, there’s a chance he could potentially become a Josh Allen-type quarterback, and that would obviously be amazing for the future of the New England Patriots. Maye has a lot of Allen-like traits. He has a rocket …

Just three weeks remain in the 2024 NFL regular season, and — from the first game on Thursday to the final game on Monday — playoff spots and seeding will be on the line during a full, 16-game Week 16 schedule. On Thursday, the Denver Broncos can clinch a playoff berth. Two days later, the Kansas City Chiefs can take …

Williams not practicing doesn’t bode well for his return this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports App, YouTube and Facebook. SANTA CLARA — The 49ers again don’t have Trent Williams on the …

The Tennessee Titans’ 2024 season has been a total disappointment. Not only is Tennessee 3-11 entering Week 16, but also just made the tough decision to bench quarterback Will Levis — the player who they hoped could be the face of the franchise.  Brian Callahan held a press conference on Wednesday to explain his decision to bench Levis in favor of …

Drake Maye gives candid answer to Josh Allen comparisons originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots will play the rival Buffalo Bills in two of their final three games of the 2024 NFL season, including Sunday afternoon’s matchup at Highmark Stadium. The Bills sit atop the AFC East with a 11-3 record, and they just defeated the …

While many bettors would prefer to make Week 16 NFL predictions and Week 16 NFL game picks with narrow lines, others would prefer heavy NFL favorites or NFL underdogs go bet on. Fortunately, both of those groups are in luck thanks to the wide spectrum of Week 16 NFL spreads. Six games have Week 16 NFL odds of a field …

Shanahan details how players reacted to 49ers moving on from Campbell originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports App, YouTube and Facebook. SANTA CLARA — Upon the 49ers’ announcement that linebacker De’Vondre Campbell was …