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Patriots officially clinch the No. 3 pick in 2024 NFL Draft

The New England Patriots have secured the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

They have the opportunity to draft a top quarterback or wide receiver with their pick. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Week 18 inactives: Who's in and who's out?

Trevor Siemian will start at quarterback for the New York Giants due to Daniel Jones remaining in the concussion protocol.

Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and Dontayvion Wicks are question marks for the Green Bay Packers game, but it is likely that at least two of them will play.

Kyren Williams will not play for the Los Angeles Rams, and a committee of Ronnie Rivers, Royce Freeman, and Zach Evans will handle the handoffs.

Jaylen Waddle is expected to miss the Miami Dolphins' finale due to missing several practices this week. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

49ers' offense makes history with unprecedented scrimmage-yard feat

The 49ers' offense has made NFL history with four players surpassing 1,000 scrimmage yards in a single season.

Quarterback Brock Purdy has thrown for a franchise-best 4,280 passing yards, making the 49ers one of four teams with a QB and four players with 1,000 yards from scrimmage. [ more ]

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Week 18 injury tracker: Kamara, Smith updates, McCaffrey Out

Injury updates for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends for Week 18 of fantasy football.

Updates on players from teams like Steelers, Ravens, Texans, Colts, Browns, and more. [ more ]

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NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Why Lynch staunchly believes Aiyuk 'earned' Pro Bowl nod

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was not named to the Pro Bowl despite his impressive statistics and contributions to the team.

Aiyuk's commitment to run-blocking and his physicality on the field were praised by general manager John Lynch. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

49ers announce roster moves ahead of Sunday's game in Washington

Safety Erik Harris and wide receiver Tay Martin have been elevated to the 49ers' active roster for their game against the Washington Commanders.

Wide receiver Danny Gray remains out with a shoulder injury and will not be added to the active roster this week. [ more ]

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New York Post

New York Giants

Consistent Darius Slayton might be 2024's best bet in the NFL

Darius Slayton's year-to-year statistics have fallen within a tight range throughout his career with the Giants.

Despite a lack of consistency in coaching and quarterback play, Slayton has consistently produced for the team. [ more ]

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Chiefs Rice, Toney, Sneed out vs. Chargers

The Kansas City Chiefs will be missing several key players in their game against the Chargers.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes will also not be playing in the game. [ more ]

Boston.com

Patriots injury report: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster out, 9 others questionable vs. Bills

Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will miss his third consecutive game due to an ankle injury.

Several key defensive players on the Patriots, including Christian Barmore and Anfernee Jennings, are dealing with knee injuries. [ more ]

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NBC Sports Bay Area & California

CMC humbly credits 49ers teammates as NFL rushing title looms

Christian McCaffrey is likely to win the 2023 NFL rushing title

McCaffrey credits his teammates for their contributions to the team's successful run game [ more ]

Behind the Steel Curtain

Steelers work out 9 offensive players ahead of Week 17

It's been a busy Thursday for the Steelers, who worked out nine offensive players today per NFL reporter Aaron Wilson.

Steelers Depot

Steelers Work Out Whopping Nine Players Thursday

The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted a slew of players Thursday, potentially as the team looks toward filling out its offseason roster with Reserve/Futures contracts.

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East Bay (California)

All-Bay Area News Group high school football 2023: Wide receivers/tight ends

Jason Auzenne named Receiver of the Year in PAL De Anza with 1,220 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Alek Marshall named PAL wide receiver of the year with 809 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. [ more ]

Pats Pulpit

Patriots injury analysis: DeVante Parker's momentum halted by another injury

The New England Patriots already were without several core contributors heading into their Week 17 matchup with the Buffalo Bills.

Pats Pulpit

Patriots promote Joshuah Bledsoe to 53-man roster as JuJu Smith-Schuster lands on injured reserve

JuJu Smith-Schuster placed on injured reserve by the New England Patriots

Safety Joshuah Bledsoe signed to the 53-man roster [ more ]

Pats Pulpit

Rookie DeMario Douglas finding inspiration from the Patriots' wide receiver 'GOATs'

The NFL career of rookie wide receiver DeMario Douglas - whose first name is spelled with a capital M, it turns out - is off to a promising start.

ESPN.com

Sources: Chiefs plan to activate WR Hardman

The Kansas City Chiefs plan to activate wide receiver Mecole Hardman from the injured reserve list for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Kadarius Toney will miss his second straight game for the Chiefs due to a hip injury. [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

'Anybody Can Make Plays Out There': Diontae Johnson Not Concerned About George Pickens Seeing More Coverage

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson is not worried about George Pickens potentially receiving more coverage in their upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Johnson believes that anyone on the team is capable of making big plays, regardless of the defensive attention on Pickens. [ more ]

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