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Five wide receivers have already surpassed 1,000 yards in the first 12 weeks, and four are in action as part of the 11-game Week 13 NFL schedule on Sunday. Anyone betting NFL props might have found success backing Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill, who averages 120.4 receiving yards per game. He is on pace to break Calvin Johnson’s NFL season …

We’ve just reached the Week 13 NFL schedule, but there is already a postseason clinching scenario for the Eagles. The simplest clinching scenario involves Philly defeating the 49ers and the Rams losing to the Browns. However, neither of those would be easy tasks since San Fran has the top scoring defense, while Cleveland owns the No. 1 total defense. San …

In Roob’s Eagles Observations: Why DeSean Jackson is a legit Hall of Fame candidate originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Why DeSean Jackson is a legitimate Hall of Fame candidate, a fascinating Jalen Hurts stat and the fascinating Jason Kelce-Shane MacGowan connection. It’s 49ers Week and Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Observations is in the house! 1. You might not immediately …

Even though four receivers went in the first round of this year’s draft, mid-to-late round wideouts have become fixtures in NFL DFS lineups. Fifth-rounder Puka Nacua leads all rookies in receptions and yards, while no first-year WR has more TD catches than third-round pick Tank Dell. While those two wide receivers won’t come cheaply as Week 13 NFL DFS picks, …

As we enter Week 13 of the 2023 NFL schedule, the NFL playoff picture is still far from complete since there are still roughly a dozen teams in both conferences that still have a reasonable chance of postseason play. Despite losing starting quarterback Anthony Richardson early in the season, the Colts (6-5) currently own a wild card spot by way …

A look back at the one electrifying moment DeSean Jackson and Jalen Hurts overlapped originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The football history between Jalen Hurts and DeSean Jackson was brief. But unforgettable. One game. One pass. Not surprisingly, it was an 81-yard touchdown. It was Dec. 27, 2020, during the grim final days of Doug Pederson’s Eagles coaching tenure, …

It’s a lovefest between Houston Texans fans and quarterback C.J. Stroud so far this season. (Maria Lysaker / Associated Press) In one respect, C.J. Stroud cares very deeply. Witness his success as a record-breaking rookie quarterback for the Houston Texans. In another respect, Stroud cares not at all. “Some people develop it at a young age, where you’re not concerned …

Malik Cunningham was a quarterback at Louisville, but when he signed with the Patriots as an undrafted rookie this year, he was told he’d need to prove he can play wide receiver to make the roster. Then Cunningham looked surprisingly good when given some snaps at quarterback, and he’s been practicing at both positions this season. Cunningham has barely played …

Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons forced Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith into an incompletion on fourth down on Seattle’s final possession on Thursday night, and Parsons was surprised at how clear a path the Seahawks gave him to Smith. Smith revealed after the game that the Seahawks’ play design allowed Parsons to come free, but they hoped they would be able …

Eagles’ Dallas Goedert returns to practice ahead of 49ers showdown originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After practicing for the first time since he broke his forearm a month ago, an upbeat Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert pronounced himself healthy and ready to return to action on Sunday. The only thing is, it’s not his decision. “You know, …

Jordan Love has turned his season around of late. (Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Don’t look now, but Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has now strung together three quality performances, headlined by his latest and best: a 26.62 fantasy-point outing in a win against the heavily-favored Lions on Thanksgiving. After a rough stretch in the middle of …

Blake Grupe had a masterful performance in Week 12. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Eight kickers delivered double-digit fantasy points in Week 12, but one stood out among the others: New Orleans kicker, Blake Grupe. Grupe scored a whopping 19 points in Week 12, thanks for a five-of-six field-goal-attempt showing against the Falcons — his highest fantasy …

Shanahan details challenge 49ers face vs. Hurts, Eagles’ offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Greg Papa’s full interview with Kyle Shanahan on “49ers Game Plan,” airing at 9:30 p.m. PT Friday on NBC Sports Bay Area The Eagles have won more games than any team in the league since the start of the 2022 NFL …

Jalen Hurts will look to put up a big fantasy line against the potent 49ers. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) We could potentially get a preview of this season’s NFC Championship game when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13. And not only have those two squads been the cream of the NFC crop through …

He’s back — and what a return it was. Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams returned to the field in Week 12 and ran amuck of the Arizona Cardinals, compiling 204 total yards along with two touchdowns via the air. This came after four missed games on IR, and six weeks after he dropped 20-158-1 on those very same …