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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is coming off the worst game of his NFL career, as the second-year signal-caller threw four interceptions and posted a mere 42.6 passer rating in San Francisco’s Week 16 loss at home to the Baltimore Ravens. Among the notable critics of Purdy? Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons. The star linebacker asserted in a series …

Getty Images C.J. Stroud returned to a limited practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a concussion during the Texans’ Week 14 loss to the New York Jets, and head coach DeMeco Ryans was pleased to see his rookie quarterback back on the field and making progress. “Encouraging to have C.J. back at practice,” DeMeco Ryans said, via KPRC …

Joe Flacco looks to lead the Browns to a fourth straight win. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) The Joe Flacco comeback tour is in overdrive. Up next, the New York Jets on Thursday night. Flacco will quarterback the Cleveland Browns against a Jets team he played with for three seasons, making nine starts. He’ll do so looking lead the Browns to …

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was a buzzy head coaching candidate last offseason but decided to return to his role under head Dan Campbell in Detroit. That move paid off, as Johnson has continued to draw praise while helping the Lions to their first division title in 30 years, setting up the offensive coordinator as an even higher-profile head …

Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke was limited in Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury. Heinicke played all 64 snaps in the Falcons’ 29-10 win over the Colts on Sunday. He has played four games, with three starts, this season, throwing four touchdowns with an interception and posting an 88.8 passer rating. Defensive lineman David Onyemata (ankle), outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter (neck) …

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, but the star rookie remains in the concussion protocol and his status for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans is uncertain. “He’s in stage four of the concussion protocol, still has one more phase,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. Stroud has missed the past two games after sustaining …

Happy midweek, everyone! We’re officially just two weeks away from the dawn of the 2023 playoffs. John Breech is taking the day to absorb that crazy fact, so you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest from around the league. This is the Pick Six newsletter. Now let’s get to it. (And please, do yourself a favor and …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter Vic Fangio and Mike Macdonald might be the most important men in the biggest game of Week 17. That’s because Fangio, the Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator, and Macdonald, the Baltimore Ravens DC, have the hardest jobs in the NFL. At least this week. For Fangio, it’ll be about stopping Lamar Jackson. For Macdonald, it’ll be …

Getty Images Jacoby Brissett will get his first start of the season when the Washington Commanders face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17. The 31-year-old quarterback will start in place of rookie Sam Howell, who has gone 4-11 this season as Washington’s starting quarterback.  Sunday will be the 49th NFL start for Brissett, a 2016 third-round pick who won …

Patriots place Rhamondre Stevenson on injured reserve, ending his season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Rhamondre Stevenson won’t be taking another snap for the New England Patriots this season. The Patriots placed the veteran running back on injured reserve Wednesday, which officially ends his 2023 campaign. Stevenson has missed the last three games with an ankle injury. He suffered …

Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has blossomed into a superstar pass-catcher worthy of the No. 88 that has been handed down from Dallas legends before him. That list includes Hall of Famer and “Undisputed” co-host Michael Irvin, who’s a big fan of the current No. 88.  Lamb showed off his ability again Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, breaking free for …

Per usual, injuries will play a big role in the NFL’s upcoming slate of games. There are several notable ones to keep an eye on in Week 17, including the injury status of Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase.  Those are just two in what is seemingly an ocean full of injuries heading into Week 17. To held …

The Broncos lost any realistic shot at making the playoffs by falling to the Patriots on Sunday, giving them a 7-8 record — and just a 1.4% chance of reaching the postseason — with 2023 winding down. Now they’re benching quarterback Russell Wilson for the final two games. The Broncos insist the decision to turn to backup Jarrett Stidham is …

Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson did not appear on the team’s injury report Wednesday, but it is not because he has recovered from his ankle injury ahead of this weekend’s game against the Bills. Stevenson has been placed on injured reserve, which means that his 2023 season is over. Stevenson has missed the last three games because of the injury. …

Just two weeks remain in the NFL’s regular season. A handful of teams already have secured a spot in the postseason, while plenty of playoff berths and seeding remain to be decided. Here’s a look at which AFC and NFC teams can clinch either playoff spots or division titles in Week 17 games. AFC ALREADY CLINCHED: Baltimore Ravens (12-3) have …