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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Falcons coach Raheem Morris on Kirk Cousins’ struggles: ‘We have to play better at the quarterback position’
Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons got back into the win column for the first time since Week 9, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders Monday night, 15-9. As the final score indicates, this was not some “get-right” spot for Kirk Cousins and the Falcons offense, which led to further questions about the $180 million man’s performance. “He’s got to play better. We …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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. …
Read More »NFL Week 15 grades: Vikings earn ‘A-‘ for beating down Bears, Josh Allen leads Bills to ‘A’ in win vs. Lions
Getty Images Welcome to the Week 15 grades! The NFL playoff race is in full swing, and there are several big games on the Week 15 schedule that will have huge playoff implications. One of those games took place in Houston, where the Miami Dolphins wilted under the pressure of playing in a must-win game with a 20-12 loss to …
Read More »NFL Power Rankings entering Week 16: Bills are hot, but they’re not the NFL’s best team yet
The Buffalo Bills are the talk of the NFL. That’s what happens when your quarterback likely clinches an MVP with an impressive road win over a team that was 12-1. The Bills are very good, and obviously capable of winning a Super Bowl. But they’re not the best team in the NFL at this moment. For as great as Josh …
Read More »2025 NFL Draft order: Raiders retake No. 1 overall pick from Giants after loss to Falcons on Monday night
The New York Giants claimed the top spot in the 2025 NFL Draft after the Baltimore Ravens handed them their ninth straight defeat on Sunday, but the Las Vegas Raiders retook the torch in their “Monday Night Football” loss against the Atlanta Falcons. Elsewhere, the New England Patriots are third after falling to the Arizona Cardinals, the Jacksonville Jaguars sit …
Read More »Vikings continue to surprise with another win over Bears, who have failed miserably
Jonathan Greenard of the Minnesota Vikings strips sacks Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears during the Vikings’ win on Monday night. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Not long ago, everyone was gushing about how great of a situation Caleb Williams was drafted into with the Chicago Bears. There was a team in the NFC North set up very well for …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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