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Monday Night Football: Falcons hold off Raiders 15-9

The Falcons special teams and defense allowed the team to leave Las Vegas as winners. Atlanta tipped a punt, blocked a punt, blocked an extra point, recorded a safety, had four sacks and forced three turnovers in a 15-9 win over the Raiders. The Falcons ended a four-game losing streak, moving to 7-7 while remaining on the Bucs’ heels in …

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The Kyle Shananan to the Bears trade idea has gone mainstream

Two weeks ago, Devin McCourty and I did a PFT Live draft of the best candidates to coach the Bears. In the midst of doing (limited) prep, it occurred to me to suggest that the Bears target a coach currently serving as the head coach of another team. And it went from there. I mentioned both 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan …

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How much money 49ers suspension could cost De’Vondre Campbell

How much money 49ers suspension could cost De’Vondre Campbell originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area De’Vondre Campbell’s refusal to enter the 49ers’ Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams resulted in a suspension for conduct detrimental to the team, but how much money did the decision cost the veteran linebacker? Campbell’s three-game suspension will cost him $261,666 in …

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Raheem Morris on Kirk Cousins: “He’s got to play better”

On Monday night, the Falcons ended their four-game winning streak in Las Vegas. Likewise, Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins ended his horrific slump, with no touchdown passes and eight interceptions. But Cousins had his fifth straight game with a passer rating below 80, on 17 attempts, 11 completions, 112 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He was also sacked three times …

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Report: 49ers work out four offensive linemen amid tackle injuries

Report: 49ers work out four offensive linemen amid tackle injuries originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers appear to be in the market for some reinforcements along their beat-up offensive line. San Francisco worked out offensive linemen Austen Pleasants, David Sharpe, Zack Johnson and Jaylen Mayfield on Monday, KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson reported, citing a league source. …

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Monday Night Football: Falcons lead Raiders 9-3 at halftime

The Falcons defense held the Raiders to 80 yards and a field goal, forced a turnover, had two sacks and recorded a safety. It helped Atlanta to a 9-3 lead over Las Vegas at halftime. The game’s only touchdown came on Kirk Cousins’ 30-yard throw to Drake London, the first touchdown pass thrown by the Falcons quarterback since Week 9. …

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Monday Night Football: Vikings lead Bears 13-0 at halftime

The Vikings lead the Bears 13-0 at halftime and will get the ball to start the second half. Minnesota outgained Chicago 180 to 106, with Sam Darnold going 15-of-24 for 145 yards with a touchdown and an interception. The Vikings scored on three of four possessions, with Darnold throwing a pick to Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson with Minnesota at …

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Kirk Cousins throws first TD since Week 9 to give Falcons 7-0 lead

Kirk Cousins had no touchdowns and eight interceptions in the past four games. But in the first quarter of Monday Night Football, the Falcons quarterback threw his first touchdown pass since Week 9. Drake London got wide open on a double move, catching a 30-yard touchdown pass from Cousins. The Falcons lead 7-0 after the first quarter. Cousins was 4-for-4 …

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Lenoir declares he ‘lost all respect’ for 49ers teammate Campbell

Lenoir declares he ‘lost all respect’ for 49ers teammate Campbell originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell’s nine-year NFL career has consisted of 122 starts and a first-team All-Pro selection. Those accomplishments just went down the drain in the eyes of at least one of his former teammates with the 49ers. “When he first …

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Bears gift Vikings 10 points with failed fourth down, fumble

It is the season of giving, and the Bears have done their part. Chicago has gifted the Vikings a 10-0 lead in the first quarter of Monday Night Football. The Bears took the opening kickoff, and facing a fourth-and-1 at their own 39, they chose to go for it. D’Andre Swift, who was questionable to play with a groin injury, …

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