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49ers top Panthers, as Christian McCaffrey beats former team

It was McCaffrey's first meeting against the Panthers, who traded him to the 49ers in 2022.

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Jennings hits Moehrig after MNF over 'cheap shot'

49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings responded to a "cheap shot" from Tre'von Moehrig by throwing an open-handed right cross to the Panthers safety's face mask after the final whistle Monday night.

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Sources: Bucs get good news on Mayfield's MRI

The MRI for Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield revealed a low-grade AC joint sprain in his left shoulder but showed no additional damage, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Monday.

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Chase sorry for spitting: 'What I did was wrong'

Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase apologized Monday for spitting on Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey.

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Gabriel cleared but Sanders to stay Browns' QB1

Shedeur Sanders will start at quarterback in Sunday's game against the 49ers, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski announced Monday.

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Source: Chiefs RB Pacheco targeting Thu. return

Chiefs starting running back Isiah Pacheco is targeting a return to the lineup against the Cowboys on Thursday, a source said.

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Lamar has toe injury; 3rd ailment in 3 weeks

Quarterback Lamar Jackson didn't participate in the Ravens' walk-through Monday because of his latest injury.

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Vikings place struggling QB McCarthy in protocol

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has entered the concussion protocol after reporting symptoms on the flight home Sunday night, coach Kevin O'Connell said.

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Tucker to get Saints tryout, 1st since suspension

The Saints are bringing in former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker for a tryout, coach Kellen Moore confirmed.

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👀 Browns poke fun at Raiders, lead NFL trolls

NFL teams remained petty as the calendar nears the holiday week, but one squad took it to another level.

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Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland died after police believed he was driving stolen car

Defensive end died this month at age of 24Player’s car reached speeds of more than 145 mphBody and dash cam footage from law enforcement officials have charted the events leading up to the death of Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland earlier this month.The 24-year-old was found dead in the earl…

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Christian McCaffrey stars against former team as 49ers beat Panthers

Carolina Panthers 9-20 San Francisco 49ersNiners overcome three Brock Purdy interceptionsChristian McCaffrey gained 142 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown in his first game against Carolina since he was traded away three years ago, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-9 victory over the…

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'I'm who they been lookin' for': Shedeur Sanders and more of NFL Week 12's top quotes

Week 12 was packed with bold statements, sharp sound bites and honest postgame moments.

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NFL Week 12's fashionable arrivals, featuring 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey

NFL stars didn't just show up to play -- they showed up in style. Here are this week's best looks.

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Let's overreact to NFL Week 12: Is the J.J. McCarthy era already coming to an end?

Is it time for the Vikings to move on from their QB? Should the Browns keep Sanders in their lineup?

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The main thing to know from every Week 12 game: 49ers make playoff push, while Panthers slump

Our NFL Nation reporters answer the biggest questions from each game. Here's what we learned from Week 12.

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Three Week 12 comeback wins and what they mean: Barnwell on the Cowboys, Chiefs, Lions

Dallas was down 21. Detroit was down 10. And Kansas City was down 11. What did we learn as all three rallied in the second half to win their Week 12 games?

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Did Cowboys' win over Eagles set the table for a playoff run?

Dallas overcame a 21-0 deficit to beat their division rivals, but the path to the postseason remains tough.

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NFL playoff picture projections: Updated chances to make the postseason, win divisions

We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LX.

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Fantasy football free agent pickups: The players you need for a playoff push

All the free agent options worth adding as we look ahead to Week 13 of the fantasy football season.

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Week 12 winners and losers: Gibbs notches highest score of season, Taylor goes quiet

Jahmyr Gibbs, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Emanuel Wilson led the way with big Week 12 performances.

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Steelers' playoff hopes take a hit with loss at Chicago, but all hope is not lost

Pittsburgh has squandered its lead in the AFC North, but Mason Rudolph says, "There's never been panic here."

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Early bets for Week 13: Texans' defense to fluster Colts, five other plays to make

What lines offered value once odds came out? Here are six early bets to consider making going into Week 13.

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NFL futures: Rams leapfrog Eagles for Super Bowl favorite status

Win totals and odds for every team to make the playoffs, win their division, conference and Super Bowl LX.

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Tom Brady’s part-time side hustle with the Raiders is an unholy mess

The most successful quarterback of all-time approached his playing career with ruthless focus. He could do with the same intensity in his retirement projectsTom Brady played for 23 NFL seasons with a single, maniacal goal: to become the greatest quarterback who ever lived. He achieved it. Now, in r…

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NFL draft risers, questions and notes: Which team should take Kenyon Sadiq in April?

We have NFL draft notes through CFB Week 13, including why Kenyon Sadiq is TE1 and whether Utah could have two early-pick OTs.

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Early offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams: Positions to upgrade and prospects to watch

How can all 32 NFL teams improve during the offseason? We took an early look at positional needs and draft fits.

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NFL roundup: Cowboys roar back to stun Eagles as Sanders wins first Browns start

Detroit and Kansas City avoid costly defeatsNew England confirm place as AFC No 1 seedsBrandon Aubrey kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired after Dak Prescott rallied Dallas from a 21-point deficit and the Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a mistake-filled thriller. Continue reading...

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NFL Week 12: Chiefs hit back to beat Colts in overtime, Lions tame Giants and Packers crush Vikings

Minute-by-minute updates on the 1pm UK time kick-offsAny questions or comments? You can email GrahamChiefs 0-7 Colts 1:00, 1st quarterThe Chiefs pick up a nice chunk of 10 yards with a pass to Worthy then hand it to Hunt who moves the stick again. Chiefs are 1st & goal. Continu…

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Chiefs coach Dave Toub dismisses Trump’s criticism of NFL kickoff rule

Chiefs’ Toub says Trump has ‘no idea’ on kickoff ruleUS president called revised NFL kickoff ‘demeaning’League data shows 43% drop in concussion ratesDonald Trump waded into the revised kickoff rules in the NFL. Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub would gladly usher him right back out of the conve…

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Josh Allen sacked eight times as late interception dooms Bills in loss to Texans

Allen sacked eight times in bruising Houston lossRookie Calen Bullock seals win with late interceptionShakir, Cook star but title-tipped Bills fall to 7–4Little went right for Josh Allen in a frustrating game Thursday night against the Houston Texans. And still he came close to willing the Buffalo …

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Chiefs heir Gracie Hunt backs rival Super Bowl half-time show over Bad Bunny

Hunt backs Turning Point USA’s rival half-time showGoodell stands firm despite Trump-driven backlashGracie Hunt, the daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, is throwing her support behind Turning Point USA’s plan to stage an alternative Super Bowl half-time show, a direct counter to the NF…

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Jets’ Aaron Glenn confident Kris Boyd will ‘walk away’ from NYC shooting

Jets’ Boyd in critical but stable conditionGlenn: player ‘upbeat’, expected to recoverNYPD releases images of shooting suspectNew York Jets coach Aaron Glenn says he has spoken to Kris Boyd and is confident the cornerback and special teams standout will be OK after being shot in midtown Manhattan e…

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The NFL says Jameis Winston is a ‘national treasure’. The NFL is very wrong | Melissa Jacobs

The New York Giants quarterback has become everyone’s favorite goofball. But it’s a jarring status given his historyHear the term “national treasure” and odds are you think of someone like Dolly Parton, Betty White, Simone Biles or Tom Hanks. They are comforting, widely admired and have uncontrover…

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Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers could play through broken wrist against Bears

Steelers evaluating Rodgers’ fractured wristTomlin: brace could allow QB to play SundayRudolph on standby after solid relief outingAaron Rodgers might get a chance to say goodbye to one of his favorite places after all.Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday there’s a chance Rodgers and his fract…