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usatsi Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell didn’t rule out a quarterback change entering the team’s Week 13 bye. But he’s sticking with Joshua Dobbs for at least one more game, telling reporters Wednesday that Dobbs will start Sunday’s Week 14 matchup with the Raiders. Dobbs is coming off arguably the worst game of his NFL career, throwing four interceptions in a …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 6, 2023, 02:14 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Patrick Kane will play his first game for the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night when they host the San Jose Sharks. Coach Derek Lalonde said Wednesday that Kane would be in the lineup for the Red Wings, who are 14-7-3 (31 points) and sit …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter There might be no one playing better football right now than Dak Prescott. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback is on a remarkable run, putting up video game numbers, and leading the most dangerous offense in the NFL. And there might be no player better at finding ways for his team to win than Jalen Hurts. It …

The Chiefs are a bit banged up coming off Sunday night’s loss to the Packers as they begin the practice week for the Bills. Head coach Andy Reid told reporters in his Wednesday press conference that running back Isiah Pacheco, left tackle Donovan Smith, safety Bryan Cook, and linebacker Drue Tranquill all will not practice on Wednesday. Pacheco is dealing …

As the 2023 NFL regular season enters its pivotal stages, the discourse surrounding the “Tush Push” — a rugby-style quarterback sneak that has been central to the Philadelphia Eagles’ dominance over the past two seasons — has continued to suggest that the play is not long for pro football. The Eagles’ Tush Push is squarely in the crosshairs of the …

USATSI About 48 hours after saying he wasn’t ready to give the reins back to Zach Wilson, Robert Saleh ultimately took the plunge on Wednesday, stating that Wilson will once again be the Jets’ starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.  “Zach gives us our best change to win,” Saleh said of Wilson. “Giving him another opportunity to …

The Detroit Lions (9-3) are the favorites — expected to win by at least a field goal, but less than a touchdown (currently -3) — against the Chicago Bears (4-8) in a matchup of two division rivals.  The Lions scored a 33-28 victory over the New Orleans Saints in their Week 13 matchup, while the Bears also scored a win …

The NFL playoffs are inching closer and closer. The air is frigid, the holiday lights are bountiful and each game has an increased importance as the season reaches its waning days. There’s a team that’s back to looking like the cream of the crop in the NFL, but first, this column will start with a team whose quarterback carousel may …

Kenny Pickett won’t be back anytime soon, but there’s optimism that he has not taken his last snap during the regular season. The Steelers anticipate that their quarterback will be out for a month, according to ESPN. If that timeline is accurate, Pickett would be back in time to face the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh’s final game of the regular …

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyDec 6, 2023, 01:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 After launching 2023-24 in inactive fashion, Alex Lyon is now one loss to the Maple Leafs removed from a perfect 5-0 record. Since that tight 3-2 defeat on Nov. 17, the Red Wings’ netminder is 4-0, while rocking a .959 SV% and 1.25 …

Getty Images The Buffalo Bills are set to return from their bye with a disappointing 6-6 record, but reinforcements could be on the way. Head coach Sean McDermott said during his press conference on Wednesday that the team is opening the 21-day practice windows for both tight end Dawson Knox and cornerback Kaiir Elam.  Buffalo has been without Knox since …

Though disappointed in the allegations of domestic violence made against Von Miller, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane stressed on Wednesday that he wants the legal process to play out and not rush to making any judgments. Otherwise, Beane said, Miller will participate in practice and is expected to play on Sunday when the Bills (6-6) travel to play the …

Deebo endorses Purdy for NFL MVP: ‘Not up for debate’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area For Deebo Samuel, there’s only one choice for the 2023 NFL MVP award: His 49ers teammate and quarterback, Brock Purdy. San Francisco’s star wide receiver made the argument during his weekly appearance on the “Up & Adams” show Tuesday, after the 49ers walloped …

The Green Bay Packers’ first season without Aaron Rodgers began with some turbulence as they started the year season with Rodgers’ successor Jordan Love, the team’s 2020 first-round pick, battling inconsistency. Now, the Packers are back in the NFC playoff picture as the seventh and final playoff seed at 6-6 after ripping off a three-game winning streak against Justin Herbert’s …

Getty Images FRISCO, Texas — The 9-3 Dallas Cowboys are set to battle the 10-2 Philadelphia Eagles for first place in the NFC East on Sunday, and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, like many of his players this time of year, will be entering Sunday night’s game a little banged up. The Cowboys released a statement Wednesday:  Dallas Cowboys Head …