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49ers Webzone
4 months ago
San Francisco 49ers

49ers' Kyle Shanahan discusses the "chain reaction" of resting players in Sunday's regular season finale

The San Francisco 49ers earned home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, giving them rest and only two games to get to the Super Bowl.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan discusses balancing rest and playing time for players in preparation for the postseason. [ more ]
NBC Sports Bay Area & California
4 months ago
San Francisco 49ers

Five 49ers to watch in Week 18 regular-season finale vs. Rams

The Los Angeles Rams are sitting many of their top players, including quarterback Matthew Stafford, in their game against the 49ers.
The 49ers have already secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC and will be cautious with quarterback Brock Purdy to avoid any injuries. [ more ]
NBC Sports Bay Area & California
4 months ago
San Francisco 49ers

Shanahan explains mindset Williams needs entering 49ers' Week 18 game

The San Francisco 49ers are resting key players in their Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Rams to prioritize their health and avoid the risk of injury.
Left tackle Trent Williams is expected to suit up for the game to prevent regression after a potential multi-week absence.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan believes that a pause in action may do more harm than good for Williams, who is 35 years old. [ more ]
Niners Wire
4 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Kyle Shanahan will 'definitely rest some guys' vs. Rams in Week 18

The San Francisco 49ers have secured the NFC's No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the playoffs.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan is considering resting some banged-up players for their Week 18 game against the Rams. [ more ]
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Steelers Wire
4 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers vs Ravens: 4 starters ruled OUT for Baltimore

Baltimore Ravens to rest top players before game against Pittsburgh Steelers
Ravens have secured No. 1 seed in AFC [ more ]
Steelers Wire
4 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers vs Ravens: Baltimore release lengthy practice report on Wednesday

The Baltimore Ravens have a lengthy list of players who are either limited or did not participate in practice.
The Ravens may sit many of their top players in their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. [ more ]
Behind the Steel Curtain
4 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Lamar Jackson won't play vs. Steelers in Week 18, Ravens announce

The Ravens have decided to rest Lamar Jackson for their season finale against the Steelers.
Backup Tyler Huntley will start in Jackson's place, with Josh Johnson as his backup. [ more ]
ESPN.com
4 months ago
National Football League

Ravens to sit MVP favorite Jackson vs. Steelers

Lamar Jackson will be rested in the regular-season finale for the Baltimore Ravens, just like in 2019.
Backup Tyler Huntley will start in Jackson's place. [ more ]
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New York Daily News
4 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets fined $100,000 for sitting keys players in loss to Bucks: 'Four rotation players could have played'

The NBA fined the Brooklyn Nets $100,000 for violating the league's Player Participation Policy by sitting out key players in a game.
The Nets' decision to rest players in a back-to-back game against the Bucks has caused controversy and criticism. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets' decision to rest players leads to ugly loss against elite Bucks

This was the equivalent of a punt, passing on a chance to win a game against a better, more rested opponent.
New York Post
4 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets' Mikal Bridges not happy how games streak was extended

Mikal Bridges extended his consecutive games played streak to 423 on Wednesday night.
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In hindsight, he may have preferred it come to an end based on how he was used.
ESPN.com
4 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Sharpe edge: Bettors profit from Nets rest plan

David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2023, 04:25 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008
David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2023, 04:25 PM ET
NBC Sports Bay Area & California
4 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Rams to start Wentz at QB for season finale vs. 49ers

Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Rams in Week 18.
The Rams will be without several key players, including Cooper Kupp and Aaron Donald.
Sam Darnold will start at quarterback for the 49ers in place of Brock Purdy. [ more ]
ESPN.com
4 months ago
National Football League

Fifth seed secure, Browns to sit Flacco, others

Cleveland will rest several key players in their regular-season finale
Jeff Driskel will start at quarterback for the Browns [ more ]
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