Only one round of playoff football stands between the NFL’s final four contenders and a trip to Super Bowl LVIII, which will kick off Feb. 11 on CBS, Nickelodeon and Paramount+. Two of the league’s top quarterbacks, meanwhile, will go head-to-head in the AFC Championship, with the Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson headlining a marquee matchup of …
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John Harbaugh on Jim Harbaugh: My thoughts are that we play the Chargers next year
Jim Harbaugh is headed back to the NFL as the head coach of the Chargers and the hiring was of particular interest to the head coach of Baltimore’s team. John Harbaugh once led the Ravens to a Super Bowl win over his brother’s 49ers and he was asked about his response to his brother’s new job during a Thursday press …
Read More »Patriots, ex-LSU WR Kayshon Boutte arrested in gambling scheme, allegedly placed thousands of bets as minor
Getty Images New England Patriots wide receiver and ex-LSU standout Kayshon Boutte was arrested on charges stemming from his involvement an illegal sports gaming scheme, LSU police said in a news release obtained by NOLA.com. Boutte allegedly created a fake online gaming account while he was still a minor as means to place wagers on close to 9,000 sporting events, …
Read More »A look at some of the best Dan Campbell quotes, as Lions head coach prepares for NFC Championship vs. 49ers
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has helped turn the team around in just three seasons. The team went 3-13-1 in his first season in Detroit, 9-8 in his second season and this year the Lions finished 12-5. The Lions earned their first NFC North title and it marked the first time since 1993 that they were crowned divisional winners. …
Read More »Blue Jackets activate defenseman Zach Werenski off IR
Jan 25, 2024, 03:26 PM ET The Columbus Blue Jackets activated defenseman Zach Werenski off injured reserve on Thursday. Werenski has missed the past 10 games since sustaining an ankle injury during the second period of Columbus’ 4-3 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils on Dec. 27. Werenski, 26, leads the team in assists (24) and average time on …
Read More »49ers’ Fred Warner, Kyle Shanahan on Lions’ Jared Goff: ‘1 of the best QBs in the league’
We’ll see Jared Goff and the high-octane Detroit Lions offense face Fred Warner and the vaunted San Francisco 49ers defense this coming Sunday in the NFC Championship Game (6:30 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app). San Francisco’s three-time All-Pro linebacker has nothing but glowing praise for Detroit’s signal-caller. “[He’s] a lot better. Not to say that he …
Read More »Who should lead Patriots’ front office? Ex-NFL GM offers perspective
Who should lead Patriots’ front office? Ex-NFL GM offers perspective originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots started their offseason with a bang when they parted ways with Bill Belichick and named Jerod Mayo their new head coach. But they still have plenty of work to do — most notably naming a general manager. Our Phil Perry …
Read More »49ers will be looking to end this bizarre NFL curse when they face the Lions in 2024 NFC Championship
If the San Francisco 49ers want to win the Super Bowl this year, they’re going to have to figure out a way to beat Kirk Cousins. That might sound crazy, especially since the 49ers aren’t even playing against Cousins this weekend, but if they lose to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, you can just go ahead and blame it on …
Read More »How to watch 49ers vs. Lions: Time, date, TV, live stream, pick for 2024 NFC Championship
An NFC champion will be crowned on Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers play host to the Detroit Lions. The game is a classic David vs. Goliath matchup between two completely opposite franchises. If they can beat the Lions, the 49ers will join the Patriots, Broncos, Cowboys and Steelers as the only franchises to have six Super Bowl appearances. Conversely, the …
Read More »Klatt: Answering all the big questions on Jim Harbaugh’s decision to leave for NFL
Joel Klatt College Football Analyst Jim Harbaugh is leaving the college game again, departing Michigan for the Chargers. Many of us have speculated that this is where Harbaugh would eventually end up ever since Michigan won the national title earlier in January. It’s a good fit for him, joining a team that’s ready to win with a quarterback that’s ready …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes gives measured take on Chiefs-Patriots dynasty debate
Patrick Mahomes gives measured take on Chiefs-Patriots dynasty debate originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Kansas City Chiefs are not yet an NFL dynasty, but they are getting pretty close. The Chiefs advanced to the AFC Championship Game last week with a 27-24 road win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round. It will be the Chiefs’ …
Read More »5 things to know about Chargers hiring Jim Harbaugh, plus who has the edge in AFC and NFC title games
Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! It’s official: The Harbaugh brothers are taking over the NFL. Not only do we have John Harbaugh coaching in the AFC Championship this week, but we also have Jim Harbaugh making his return to the NFL after nine seasons away after he decided to take the Chargers job on Wednesday. …
Read More »Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey, Dak Prescott among AP MVP, OPOY finalists
Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott are finalists for The Associated Press 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. The winners will be announced at NFL Honors on Feb. 8. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league completed voting before the playoffs began. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and …
Read More »2023 NFL award finalists: Lamar Jackson, Brock Purdy headline MVP candidates, more
The Associated Press has revealed the finalists for the regular-season awards for the NFL’s 2023 campaign. In all, there are eight awards the AP voted on that are up for grabs at the upcoming NFL Honors, highlighted by Most Valuable Player. That prestigious award has a total of five finalists, headlined by the presumptive favorite to win it in Lamar …
Read More »49ers vs. Lions odds, line, spread, predictions: 2024 NFC Championship Game picks from expert on 61-43 run
The San Francisco 49ers have reached the NFC Championship Game for the third straight season. The 49ers will attempt to break a two-game losing skid in the conference title game when they host the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The top-seeded 49ers (13-5) reached this milestone in the past two seasons before coming up short. Last year, they were routed, 31-7, …
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