Welcome to the Week 16 grades! This is the time of year when Santa is known for delivering, but he’s not the only one, the NFL is also delivering on Christmas Day with the league’s first-ever Monday tripleheader. In the first game, the Raiders pulled off the upset of the weekend by beating the Chiefs in Kansas City. The loss …
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Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterDec 26, 2023, 09:00 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. We’ve reached Boxing Day, and that can only mean one thing (in hockey circles, anyway): It’s time for the IIHF World Junior Championship. This annual tournament was reinstated to its rightful post-Christmas scheduling last December following a pair of pandemic-disrupted versions. …
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The Washington Commanders fell to 4-11 on the season with a 30-28 loss to the Jets and are currently in position to pick No. 3 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Should Washington use that choice on a quarterback if given the opportunity? After being taken in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Howell appeared in just one …
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Week 16 Eagles grades by position after tight Christmas win over Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles snapped their three-game losing streak with a 33-25 win over the Giants on Christmas Day at the Linc. But after building a 20-3 lead at halftime, the Eagles weren’t able to put the Giants away and let this game get …
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When Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was injured against the Cowboys on Sunday, word was that he hurt his shin but head coach Mike McDaniel said on Monday that the injury is actually to a different area. McDaniel said that Waddle has a high ankle injury and that the severity of it was still being evaluated. With that evaluation still …
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Monday night’s 33-19 win over the 49ers vaults the Ravens to the top of the list of Super Bowl contenders in the NFL and it vaulted quarterback Lamar Jackson to the top of the list of MVP contenders. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh called Jackson’s outing “an MVP performance” and other Ravens players referred to their teammate as the league’s …
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The Ravens’ dominant performance in Monday night’s win over the 49ers means they’re closing in on the AFC No. 1 seed. Miami visits Baltimore on Sunday, and the Ravens are three-point favorites. If the Ravens win, they get a bye week in the playoffs and home-field advantage. That would make them the prohibitive favorite to represent the AFC in the …
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With two weeks left in the regular season, six teams have clinched playoff berths and eight playoff spots remain up for grabs. Here’s how the NFL playoff picture looks heading into Week 17: NFC Playoff Picture DIVISION LEADERS1. 49ers (11-4): Clinched the NFC West, have the conference record tiebreaker over the Eagles and Lions. 2. Eagles (11-4): Clinched a playoff …
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NFL 2023 regular season Dates: 7 September 2023 – 7 January 2024 BBC coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and the BBC Sport website every Sunday. The Baltimore Ravens sent a huge Christmas Day message to the rest of the NFL with a dominant victory at the San Francisco 49ers in the heavyweight meeting of …
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Purdy admits trait he must change after four-pick game vs. Ravens originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy’s will to win was on full display in the 49ers’ 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and while that’s mostly a good thing, the quarterback will need to adjust his decision-making moving forward. Purdy uncharacteristically threw four …
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Bosa offers unique perspective on Purdy’s struggles vs. Ravens originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy is not perfect. The 49ers quarterback was responsible for four interceptions in his team’s 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas night at Levi’s Stadium, but Nick Bosa had a unique take on Purdy after the worst game …
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Christmas corgi race flusters, amazes fans at 49ers-Ravens game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Want to know how bad the 49ers’ 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens felt to the Faithful? Not even cute, athletic, bandana-wearing corgis racing each other for Corgi Cup glory could cheer them up on Christmas. At halftime, when the 49ers trailed just 16-12 and hope …
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NFL Power Rankings: Where 49ers stand after loss to Ravens originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The NFL playoff picture is starting to crystalize as we head toward 2024. Week 16 started with the Los Angeles Rams’ statement win over the New Orleans Saints. The Rams now are in pole position to earn the second wild-card spot and a …
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49ers grades in blowout Christmas night loss to Ravens originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — After six consecutive victories of at least 12-point margins, the 49ers learned what it’s like to be on the other side Monday night. The Baltimore Ravens came to town and pummeled the 49ers in a supposed matchup of NFL powerhouses. The …
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The Chiefs entered Monday’s game against the Raiders needing just a win to secure the club’s eighth consecutive AFC West title. The Raiders made sure that didn’t happen. With a terrific defensive performance, Las Vegas spoiled Kansas City’s Christmas Day with a 20-14 victory. The Chiefs offense struggled all game long, but the contest turned on back-to-back offensive plays in …
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