49ers to be without two key players in Week 12
The San Francisco 49ers cannot seem to shake the injury bug this season. Head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Friday that starting quarterback Brock Purdy would not play Sunday due to a shoulder injury, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Backup passer Brandon Allen will take over under center for the team’s Week
49ers’ Rooting Guide for NFL Playoff Bracket Implications of Week 12 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
The San Francisco 49ers will likely need some help from the opponents of their closest rivals in Week 12. Kyle Shanahan’s team could still win with backup Brandon Allen in charge, but in case Sunday’s game results in a loss, it could use some losses by its NFC West rivals
Who Will Be AFC’s Third Wild-Card Team?
Late-season collapses certainly occur, with injuries obviously playing key roles in contenders’ blueprints. As it stands now, however, the AFC playoff picture is top-heavy. It is quite possible the stretch run will feature division leaders jockeying for seeding and two wild-card teams hovering over the race for the bottom bracket
NFL told Bears that Packers’ blocked field goal was legal
After the Packers beat the Bears by blocking a field goal on the last play of the game, Bears coach Matt Eberflus claimed the Packers should have been flagged because “they were obviously on our long snapper.” The NFL disagrees. The Bears sent the play into the league for an
Daniel Jones’ release leaves Giants with more questions
In a surprising yet mutually beneficial move Friday, the New York Giants released quarterback Daniel Jones. The sixth-year veteran was benched coming out of the team’s Week 11 bye, primarily to avoid an injury that would’ve triggered a $23M guarantee in 2025. But now, by releasing him the team will save
Winners and Losers From UFC Fight Night 248, Results | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Not all that long ago, it was a pretty big fight. Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo were champions and pound-for-pound fixtures bridging 2020 into 2021 – having won their titles at bantamweight and flyweight just seven days apart during the UFC’s COVID-addled run on “Fight Island” in
Giants To Waive QB Daniel Jones
No ambiguity about Daniel Jones‘ status remains. The Giants are moving on early. Days after benching him, the Giants have agreed to cut their six-year starting quarterback. Jones requested the release, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets. While Jones’ contract will hit waivers, it is highly unlikely he is claimed. As such,
Saquon Barkley: Hopefully Daniel Jones can find the same fresh start and success I have
Saquon Barkley left the Giants as a free agent. Daniel Jones is leaving the Giants on the waiver wire. Barkley, though, is hoping that things work out as well for the quarterback as they did for him in signing with the Eagles. The running back ranks second in the NFL
Saquon Barkley makes feelings clear on Giants releasing Daniel Jones
Ex-New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has weighed in on his former team cutting ties with quarterback Daniel Jones. The Giants on Friday granted Jones his release after the QB requested it from Giants president John Mara. With Jones joining Barkley on the list of recently departed Giants, the
Stephen Jones on trade for Trey Lance: I don’t regret that at all
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said after Monday night’s loss to the Texans that he doesn’t have a desire to see Trey Lance before the end of the season. The Cowboys gave up a fourth-round pick for the quarterback, and Lance, who has yet to start a game in Dallas, becomes
ECU CB Shavon Revel Declares For 2025 Draft
One of the first 2025 NFL Draft prospects we talked about this year, East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel is also one of the first to officially declare for the draft, forgoing his final year of collegiate eligibility. Revel made headlines back in September when what would become his final year of
49ers QB Brandon Allen calls first start since 2021 “an opportunity to go out and play well”
Brock Purdy will travel with the 49ers, but soreness in his right shoulder will keep him from playing in Sunday’s game against the Packers. Instead, Brandon Allen will make his first start since the final week of the 2021 season. “It’s an opportunity,” Allen told reporters Friday, via David Bonilla
Chiefs to sign veteran OL coming off ACL injury
The Chiefs are signing veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries, per Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Humphries was medically cleared to return to the field on Friday after an extensive recovery from a torn ACL suffered in December 2023, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. His contract with the Chiefs is worth $2M
Cardinals list DL Darius Robinson as questionable to make his NFL debut
Cardinals defensive lineman Darius Robinson could make his NFL debut Sunday. Neither he nor coach Jonathan Gannon committed to Robinson playing this week, but he had three limited practices in his return from a calf injury. The team lists him as questionable to play against the Seahawks. Robinson injured his
Chiefs To Sign Veteran OT D.J. Humphries
November 22nd, 2024 at 5:09pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Chiefs are signing veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries, per FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Humphries was medically cleared to return to the field on Friday after an extensive recovery from a torn ACL suffered in December 2023, per NFL Network’s Ian
49ers rule out Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa for Sunday’s game vs. Packers
The 49ers have ruled out quarterback Brock Purdy for Sunday’s game against the Packers. It appeared to be trending that way when Purdy wasn’t on the field for the start of Friday’s practice. Purdy has a right shoulder injury that kept him from throwing the ball Wednesday and again Thursday,
Hall of Famer blasts Cowboys players for partying after blowout loss
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and cornerback Trevon Diggs went viral earlier this week when they were spotted enjoying themselves at a club not long after the Cowboys fell to 3-7 on the season via a humiliating 34-10 home loss to the Houston Texans on Monday night. During the latest edition
Sam Darnold off injury report, set to play vs. Bears
There’s officially no concern for Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold’s availability for Sunday’s game against the Bears. After Darnold (foot) was upgraded to a full participant on Thursday, he has no game status and is set to play in Week 12. He was also a full participant on Friday. In 10
Titans To Place CB L’Jarius Sneed On IR
The Titans’ revamped cornerback group has sustained heavy losses this season. Chidobe Awuzie has not played since Week 3, and L’Jarius Sneed will join the free agent signing on IR. Sneed is moving to the injured list, per NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero, due to a quad issue. Sneed has not played
Nick Sirianni: We’ll see how DeVonta Smith is feeling by the end of the day
Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith has not practiced this week due to a hamstring injury, and his status for Sunday’s game against the Rams is unclear. “Yeah, we’ll see. We’ll see how he’s feeling by the end of the day,” Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said when asked about Smith in
Why Eagles players don’t fear repeat of 2023 collapse
The 2023 Philadelphia Eagles famously won 10 of their first 11 regular-season games before they dropped five of six contests and then suffered a blowout wild-card playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Philadelphia has since built a six-game winning streak to improve to 8-2 for the ongoing campaign. Despite
A.J. Terrell is the NFLPA Community MVP for Week 12
The NFL Players Association announced on Friday that Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell is their Community MVP for Week 12. Terrell hosted his first “Crownucopia” event in Atlanta last week and distributed 200 gift bags filled with culturally inclusive hair and personal care items to families experiencing homelessness around the Atlanta
Chiefs Exec Mike Borgonzi Expected To Be Popular GM Candidate
GM-needy teams could turn to Kansas City for a front office leader. Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda.com writes that Chiefs assistant general manager Mike Borgonzi is already the “hot name” that’s circulating ahead of the offseason hiring cycle. Borgonzi has worked in Kansas City for 16 years, working his way up
John Harbaugh on facing his brother: It’s going to be about the guys playing the game
It will be brother vs. brother on Monday night when John Harbaugh brings his Ravens team to Los Angeles to face Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers. In his Thursday press conference, John Harbaugh was peppered with questions about his brother and the matchup, particularly given the numerous connections between the two teams.
Steelers’ George Pickens roasts Browns despite loss in Cleveland
The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to 8-3 on the season via a 24-19 loss at the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night that many will remember for the lake-effect snow conditions that undeniably impacted the game. Steelers wide receiver George Pickens spoke with reporters after the defeat and took a shot at the Browns
Dolphins OC Frank Smith: De’Von Achane ready for bigger workload, doing a great job with it
Dolphins running back De’Von Achane will play his 11th game of the season this weekend, but he’s already done more on the field than he did in all 11 games he played last season. Achane has 122 carries and 46 catches after compiling 130 touches during the 2023 campaign. The
Colorado’s Travis Hunter Will Declare For 2025 Draft
The 2024 campaign was widely expected to be Travis Hunter‘s final one at the collegiate level. The two-way Colorado star confirmed on Thursday he is indeed headed for the NFL draft this spring. When asked if he will be declaring, the true junior said “that’s definitely for sure” (h/t ESPN’s
Giants exec Pat Hanlon takes issue with ESPN’s Elle Duncan mocking Daniel Jones
On Thursday, outgoing Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had some things to say about the circumstances that led to his benching. Then, ESPN’s Elle Duncan had some things to say about the things Jones said. Then, Giants senior V.P. of communications Pat Hanlon had some things to say about the things
49ers drop another worrying hint about Brock Purdy’s injury
Quarterback Brock Purdy popped up on the injury report this week after suffering a right shoulder problem during the team’s Week 11 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. More signs emerged on Thursday suggesting the injury could actually cause Purdy to miss time. Purdy was at least a limited participant in
Myles Garrett: I’ve got a lot of respect for T.J. Watt, but I’m number one
Thursday night’s Steelers-Browns game matched up two of the best pass rushers in football, Pittsburgh’s T.J. Watt and Cleveland’s Myles Garrett. After the game Garrett proclaimed himself the best in the NFL. Garrett recorded three sacks and Watt had none, and Garrett said on the Prime Video postgame show that
QB Cooper Rush Gives Cowboys “Best Change” To Win
Cooper Rush has delivered two-straight underwhelming showings as the Cowboys starting QB, leading to some calls for Trey Lance to take over atop the depth chart. If owner/GM Jerry Jones has his way, the Cowboys will continue to roll with their current quarterback hierarchy. Jones told reporters that he thinks
NFL Week 12 Takeaways: Myles Garrett, Browns Upset Steelers in Snow-Covered TNF | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Russell WilsonNick Cammett/Getty Images Thursday’s loss in Cleveland is hardly crippling for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as they are still one up on the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North with a head-to-head win. It’s hardly time to hit the panic button, and they could still make it all the way
Watch: Daniel Jones reacts to benching, likely end of Giants career
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll benching quarterback Daniel Jones in favor of Tommy DeVito ahead of Sunday’s home game between 2-8 New York and the 4-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers almost certainly represented the beginning of the end of Jones’ time with the Giants. Jones addressed his benching and
Why wasn’t Jameis Winston called for intentional grounding?
A key moment with less than two minutes to play on Thursday night in Cleveland might have determined the outcome of the game, based on how the officials interpreted and applied the relevant rules. Facing third and two from the Pittsburgh 25 with exactly two minutes to play, quarterback Jameis
Steelers Intend To Re-Sign Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson will turn 36 next week, and while the decorated quarterback has not been on the league’s top tier at the position for a bit, he has found some traction in Pittsburgh. The 13th-year veteran has established himself as the Steelers’ starter, and the team is not deviating from
Brock Purdy remains limited in practice, pushes back media availability
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy had another limited practice Thursday as he continues to deal with right shoulder soreness. According to beat reporters, Purdy made some light throws to staff members Thursday before leaving for the weight room. Purdy did not speak to reporters Thursday as he usually does, with the
Travis Hunter doesn’t hold back on doubters after declaring for draft
Will Colorado’s Travis Hunter continue to be a jack-of-all-trades in the NFL? On a Zoom call with the media Thursday, the Buffaloes wide receiver/defensive back confirmed he will enter the 2025 NFL Draft — scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay — and said he wants to keep playing both
Jaire Alexander says he has a torn PCL
Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander shed some light on the nature of the knee injury that has been hampering him over the last few weeks. Alexander injured his knee in Week Eight and did not play in Week Nine. The Packers had a bye in Week 10 and Alexander was limited
Daniel Jones ‘Processing’ If He Will Finish Season With Giants
Jarrett Stidham has effectively owned a specific corner in the NFL, at least in recent years. Both the Raiders and Broncos inserted him as a starter in Week 17, doing so for the purpose of ensuring the previous starters — Derek Carr and Russell Wilson, respectively — would not suffer
Aaron Glenn excited to get Za’Darius Smith more work this week
Lions edge rusher Za’Darius Smith played 37 of the team’s 48 defensive snaps in last Sunday’s win over the Jaguars, but that’s not enough for defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. Smith had a tackle and a half-sack in his first game since being acquired in a trade with the Browns and
Most disappointing NFL teams in 2024
As the NFL season enters Week 12, the contenders are separating themselves from the pretenders. And now that more than half of the season is in the books, it’s clear which teams that opened the year with high expectations are going to go down as the most disappointing of 2024.
Bo Nix: Sean Payton and I have found a good rhythm of what we both like
Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix put together his best performance to date in Week 11, helping power Denver to a 38-6 victory over Atlanta. Completing 28-of-33 passes for 307 yards with four touchdowns and no picks, Nix was named AFC offensive player of the week. In his Wednesday press conference,
Egon Durban, Michael Meldman Have Deals In Place To Purchase Raiders Stakes
Earlier in 2024, the deals allowing Tom Brady, Tom Wagner and Richard Seymour to purchase a total of 10.5% of the Raiders was approved. Agreements are now in place for two more minority owners to join the organization. Silver Lake co-CEO and Endeavor Board Chairman Egon Durban has a deal with Raiders controlling Mark Davis, as first
Seahawks facility still without power on Thursday
The Seahawks are still dealing with the effects of a severe weather event that hit Western Washington this week. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, the team’s facility continues to not have power on Thursday, and there is also no hot water. The club worked off of backup generators on
Why Colts aren’t playing it safe with Richardson’s health
The Indianapolis Colts and Anthony Richardson left little doubt in Richardson’s return to the lineup this past Sunday that they won’t be playing things safe regarding his health when the second-year quarterback lowered his shoulder to score a pair of rushing touchdowns en route to helping the Colts earn a
Ready for prime time or not, the Browns are heading to prime time
The Browns landed in a major window for the first game of the regular season, serving as the backdrop for the debut of Tom Brady as a broadcaster. Since then, large football audiences haven’t been exposed to the Browns. Which is good. They’re 2-8 and fading fast. But now that
College Coaches Getting NFL Buzz
As we start to see heads roll in NFL head coaching circles, team ownership is starting to do their homework on potential replacements. While most of the candidates are going to be made up of the league’s top coordinators and assistants, a few candidates are popping up in the college
Brian Daboll on Dexter Lawrence: I understand not everyone agrees with my QB decision
When Giants head coach Brian Daboll benched quarterback Daniel Jones, defensive captain Dexter Lawrence said he didn’t like the decision, although he did say he would respect his coach’s call. Daboll says that’s all he can ask for from Lawrence. “I got a lot of respect for Dex,” Daboll said.
Fantasy fallers: Three players to avoid in Week 12
The fantasy playoffs will be here before you know it and smart managers know better than to start any of these players in Week 12. Chuba Hubbard (RB) Carolina Panthers Carolina drafted Texas running back Jonathan Brooks in the second round of this year’s draft, understanding that he’d miss the
Dak Prescott on injury, poor play and Cowboys losing: It hurts, it sucks
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is out for the season with a hamstring injury, and it’s been a miserable season for him. In an interview with David Moore of the Dallas Morning News, Prescott acknowledged that he already wasn’t playing well enough before he got hurt, and that as he watched