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fromMusket Fire
1 hour ago

Falling to the No. 2 seed leaves the Patriots staring at a brutal playoff road

The Houston Texans present a difficult first-round matchup for the New England Patriots due to elite defense and strong recent momentum.
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fromThe Falcoholic
22 hours ago

What to know about Falcons - Buccaneers redux in Thursday Night Football

Both teams are struggling: Tampa Bay is mediocre with injuries, while Atlanta is worse, making Thursday night's NFC South matchup likely sloppy and low-quality.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 hour ago

49ers' Christian McCaffrey scoring touchdowns at a historical rate

Chances are pretty good it will happen again Sunday for McCaffrey. In the 49ers' 26-8 win over Cleveland before the bye, McCaffrey opened the scoring with a 1-yard run. It was his 13th touchdown of the season. Including the playoffs, McCaffrey has played 50 games for the 49ers and scored 52 touchdowns. Nobody in franchise history not even all-time NFL touchdown leader Jerry Rice with 208 has averaged more than a touchdown per game in their first 50 games.
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fromESPN.com
14 hours ago
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Bench Justin Jefferson? Three stars to consider sitting, three others to start

fromESPN.com
22 hours ago
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All-time fantasy scorers leaderboard: As Rivers returns, Rodgers reaches milestone

fromESPN.com
14 hours ago
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Bench Justin Jefferson? Three stars to consider sitting, three others to start

fromESPN.com
22 hours ago
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All-time fantasy scorers leaderboard: As Rivers returns, Rodgers reaches milestone

fromSun Sentinel
3 hours ago

Who has the edge? Dolphins at Steelers, with late-season meaning on Monday night

When the Dolphins run: Miami's speedy 1,000-yard rusher, De'Von Achane, sustained a rib injury last Sunday, but he has a positive outlook toward playing after an X-ray and MRI came back clean. Even after he and his 92 rushing yards exited in the win against the New York Jets, second-year tailback Jaylen Wright had a career afternoon with his first 100-yard rushing game and first NFL touchdown.
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fromESPN.com
13 hours ago

Panthers' Bryce Young can state case for an extension over final four games

Carolina will almost certainly pick up Bryce Young's fifth-year option, while a costly contract extension hinges on his late-season consistency and playoff push.
fromESPN.com
14 hours ago

Who should win the NFL's MVP award? Barnwell tiers 15 candidates and makes his pick

If you don't agree with the favorite to win the NFL's Most Valuable Player award this season, just wait a week. It has been a wildly topsy-turvy season across the board, and just as there hasn't really been a transcendent team separating from the pack, I'm not sure there has really been a player who fits that bill, either. There's a clear top two for MVP in the betting market with quarterbacks Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford,
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fromLos Angeles Times
14 hours ago

NFL outlines plan for a more performance-driven officiating program

NFL proposes tying officials' bonuses and postseason assignments to regular-season performance grades while increasing training, probation flexibility, and offseason access.
#drake-maye
#new-england-patriots
fromBoston.com
16 hours ago
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Why Stefon Diggs believes it's 'good' that Patriots are underdogs against the Bills

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fromMusket Fire
23 hours ago

Overlooked free agent turns into surprise anchor of the Patriots offensive line

Garrett Bradbury's elite pass blocking and leadership have stabilized New England's interior line, improving protection and boosting teammates' performance.
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fromMusket Fire
1 day ago

Ravens' latest contract move opens a door Mike Vrabel's Patriots can't ignore

The Patriots, under Mike Vrabel, reached 11-2 despite major roster turnover and could pursue tight end Isaiah Likely in 2026 free agency.
fromBoston.com
16 hours ago
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Why Stefon Diggs believes it's 'good' that Patriots are underdogs against the Bills

fromMusket Fire
1 day ago
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Ravens' latest contract move opens a door Mike Vrabel's Patriots can't ignore

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fromESPN.com
15 hours ago

Herbert: Hand sore but X-rays were 'mostly clean'

Justin Herbert's postgame X-rays largely cleared a fractured left hand, and he rushed for 66 yards while acknowledging poor passing performance.
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fromBoston.com
23 hours ago

'Did anybody else see that?': Josh McDaniels recalled a training camp moment when he saw Drake Maye's potential

Josh McDaniels' return to the Patriots and his work with quarterback Drake Maye are major factors in the team's 2025 offensive turnaround to an 11-2 record.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

NFL outlines priorities for new referee CBA in memo

The NFL's referees' CBA expires end of May; the league seeks performance-based bonuses, greater postseason assignment flexibility, and increased officiating accountability.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

NFL playoff clinching scenarios: Which teams can secure a berth in Week 15?

Broncos, Patriots, and Rams each have defined Week 15 scenarios to clinch NFL playoff berths; no team has clinched yet.
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fromBoston.com
19 hours ago

Watching Josh Allen is 'an awesome experience' for Drake Maye

Drake Maye faces comparisons to Josh Allen for size, arm strength, and mobility, but coaches emphasize Allen’s greater physicality and playmaking experience.
fromMusket Fire
1 day ago

Bills' latest injury update is bad news for Drake Maye and the Patriots

The magnitude of the Patriots' upcoming matchup against the Bills on Sunday is already being felt nearly a week out, underscoring just how far New England has come this season. With the division on the line, as the Patriots could become AFC East champions with a win, there will inevitably be extra eyes on the game. That also means injured players on both teams will be doing all they can to get back into the starting lineup
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fromRiggo's Rag
17 hours ago

Commanders' $9 million free-agent decision is turning into a genuine coin flip

The Commanders must decide whether to re-sign aging linebacker Bobby Wagner to a one-year deal balancing his run-stopping value against declining coverage and cap impact.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

NFL Week 15 buzz: What we're hearing on Daniel Jones, the upcoming coaching carousel and more

Daniel Jones' Achilles injury could reshape his free agency and influence the quarterback market while teams prepare coaching and roster changes.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Yates' new NFL mock draft: 32 first-round pick predictions for 2026 -- including one big trade

Trades reshaped the draft order, with four teams holding multiple Day 1 picks and the Jets poised to trade up to No. 1 amid quarterback uncertainty.
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#san-francisco-49ers
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Jahmyr Gibbs, Maxx Crosby crowned Madden NFL 26's November Players of the Month

Madden NFL 26 TOTW 14 features Offensive POTM Jahmyr Gibbs and Defensive POTM Maxx Crosby as 95 OVR cards unlockable through in-game sets.
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fromRiggo's Rag
19 hours ago

Kliff Kingsbury is blowing his big audition with this blatantly poor strategy

Kliff Kingsbury's playcalling and situational management in the Commanders' loss to the Vikings damaged his chances of becoming an NFL head coach again.
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fromThe Falcoholic
19 hours ago

Falcons vs. Buccaneers: A look at the series history going into 2025 (Part 2)

Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are deadlocked historically at 32-32, with recent momentum swings tied to quarterbacks and alternating multi-game winning streaks.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Kelce: Stumped trying to find fix for performance

Travis Kelce expressed frustration after recording more drops than receptions for the first time in his 13-year career, contributing to the Chiefs' loss and personal doubt this season.
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fromTODAY.com
21 hours ago
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Philip Rivers, 44, Has Returned to the NFL. Meet His 10 Kids ... and Grandkid

fromTODAY.com
21 hours ago
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Philip Rivers, 44, Has Returned to the NFL. Meet His 10 Kids ... and Grandkid

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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Survivor pool strategy: Seahawks, 49ers among top options in Week 15

Conserve available strong teams for remaining weeks; prioritize San Francisco when available and target Seattle this week given the Colts' dire quarterback situation.
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Inside the Colts' signing of Philip Rivers out of retirement

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen was still processing the devastating loss of starting quarterback Daniel Jones when he was blindsided by another QB injury. Monday morning -- in the aftermath of a consequential loss at the Jacksonville Jaguars in which Jones sustained a torn right Achilles tendon -- backup signal-caller Riley Leonard reported to work with a sore right knee from the previous day's game. Now, Leonard's status was in question.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

If Kyler Murray and the Cardinals split, what's his legacy?

Kyler Murray's Cardinals tenure likely ends after a season-ending foot injury, leaving a seven-year career marked by unfulfilled potential and a losing record.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Bucs activate receivers Evans, McMillan from IR

Tampa Bay activated Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan from injured reserve, making them eligible and questionable for Thursday's game vs. the Atlanta Falcons.
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fromwww.amny.com
19 hours ago

Jets QB situation up in air as Week 15 vs. Jaguars draws near amNewYork

Jets' quarterback situation worsened as Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields are sidelined, rookie Brady Cook gets first-team reps, and Adrian Martinez signed to practice squad.
#jayden-daniels
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
23 hours ago

South Bay community celebrates as Lincoln-San Jose's longtime football coach gets day in sun

Kevin Collins led Lincoln-San Jose to a NorCal championship and its first CIF state playoff berth after decades hindered by the traditional Thanksgiving rivalry game.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

The hope and heroism of Army safety Larry Pickett Jr.

Larry Pickett Jr., an Army sophomore safety, instinctively moved toward danger at a roadside crash, driven by lifelong commitment to service and selflessness.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

The first 'Hail Mary': An iconic Cowboys moment and a 50-year Vikings beef

Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Cowboys' Hail Mary with commemorative footballs and ceremonies at AT&T Stadium and The Star.
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Cards' Trey Benson out for rest of season (knee)

[He] just hasn't progressed to the point that he can go out there and play football right now,
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fromMusket Fire
2 days ago

Analyst fears the Patriots can't avoid the worst scenario before the playoffs

Injuries to Patriots' key offensive linemen could weaken the offense and jeopardize playoff chances as inexperienced replacements face tougher opponents, notably the Bills.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

How the Chargers' defense stymied Jalen Hurts and forced five Eagles turnovers

Chargers' defense forced five turnovers, intercepted Jalen Hurts four times, and secured a 22-19 overtime win despite allowing 365 total yards.
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Solak's Week 14 lessons: How to fix the Chiefs' offense and why the Jaguars should be taken seriously

We had four non-first-round rookie quarterbacks take snaps this week -- Riley Leonard, Shedeur Sanders, Brady Cook and Tyler Shough. We had three interceptions behind the line of scrimmage -- two in one game between the Bengals and Bills. And we had the most important play in NFL history: a third-and-2 from the Chargers' 21 on which Jalen Hurts threw an interception to Da'Shawn Hand, who fumbled the ball on the return,
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fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Sirianni plans to stay involved with Eagles offense

Nick Sirianni increased hands-on involvement with the offense while the Eagles' high-paid offense struggles, ranking poorly and committing critical turnovers.
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fromESPN.com
2 days ago

QBs Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders swap jerseys after Titans victory

Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders exchanged jerseys after a competitive rookie duel, reflecting friendship despite contrasting draft positions and a large passing-yard disparity.
fromMusket Fire
2 days ago

Mike Vrabel can lock up Coach of the Year award with one swift move

After the downfall of Bill Belichick and the disaster that was the Jerod Mayo era in New England, it was important for Robert Kraft to hire an experienced and proven head coach to bring the Patriots back to relevance, and quickly. It's a big reason he was in on Mike Vrabel from the start, and is the foundation for which he was hired.
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fromMusket Fire
1 day ago

Patriots legend delivers coldest possible take on Colts signing Philip Rivers

Phillip Rivers, 44, signed to the Colts' practice squad as potential starter after Daniel Jones' season-ending injury, drawing mockery from Patriots-linked media.
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fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Top-rated DT Woods of Clemson declares for draft

Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods declared for the 2026 NFL Draft after a three-year collegiate career marked by high rankings, All-ACC honors, and versatile production.
fromSun Sentinel
1 day ago

Dolphins' Minkah Fitzpatrick doesn't have much to say about Steelers before facing former team

The only reason why it's a big week this week is because we have a game and we got to win it,
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Ex-Charger Quentin Jammer says he played drunk 'in at least 8 games' during 2011 season

Quentin Jammer played at least eight NFL games while intoxicated during a painful 2011 divorce, carrying tequila bottles and often still performing well.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Video: Inside a Camp for Aspiring N.F.L. Kickers

Specialized coaching, soccer-developed athletes, and technology have extended NFL kickers' range and accuracy, reshaping strategy and increasing expectations for long field goals.
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fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Betting on the 2025 CFP? All the predictions, odds and best bets bettors need

A 12-team College Football Playoff reveals decisive team strengths and fault lines, while bettors and sportsbooks adjust to shifting odds after a chaotic selection day.
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