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Why Patriots need to start Bailey Zappe for rest of season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston A disastrous season for Mac Jones only got worse in the New England Patriots’ Week 12 matchup vs. the New York Giants. The third-year quarterback tossed two interceptions before being benched in favor of Bailey Zappe for the entire second half. It was …

Eagles waive defensive back to open up spot on 53-man roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles on Tuesday opened up a roster spot by waiving defensive back Josiah Scott. They now have 52 players on their 53-man roster. In potentially related news, linebacker Shaquille Leonard left his visit to Dallas on Tuesday without a contract and is …

Broncos safety Kareem Jackson is serving his second suspension of the season, punishment for five illegal hits this season. Jackson said Tuesday he will fly to New York on Wednesday to meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “We’ll see what comes of it,” Jackson said, via video from Troy Renck of Denver7. “[I want to] get some clarity. I feel …

The NFL set a Thanksgiving Day viewership record for the second straight year, with the three games averaging 34.1 million viewers on TV and digital platforms. The average is a 1.5% increase over last season, which had a 33.6 million average. The late afternoon game between the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys averaged 41.8 million, making it the second-most watched …

Curran: The idea that Bill Belichick was ‘forced’ to draft Mac needs to end originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Quarterback Mac Jones once again had an abysmal week, completing just 12 of his 21 attempts for a mere 89 yards in the New England Patriots’ 10-7 loss to the New York Giants. After two interceptions and a fumble, the …

49ers’ Bosa wishes he could’ve ‘shut people up’ with early-season sacks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Nick Bosa knows better than anyone that sacks aren’t the only thing that matters for a defensive end. The 49ers’ star pass rusher, on paper, got off to a slow start to begin the 2023 NFL season, but consistently was one of …

The Week 13 NFL schedule is loaded with cross-conference matchups, including three Super Bowl rematches. Chiefs vs. Packers was the matchup in the very first Super Bowl, and the franchises will renew acquaintances on Sunday Night Football, with Kansas City favored by 6.5 in the Week 13 NFL odds. Additionally, Miami and Washington met in the Big Game in 1973 …

The NFL playoff picture is starting to take shape heading into the Week 13 NFL schedule, which features multiple key games. Denver will try to extend its five-game winning streak when it travels to Houston on Sunday in a game that could be a popular leg for Week 13 NFL parlay picks. The Broncos are 3.5-point underdogs in the Week …

The Patriots worked out five players Monday, including former Purdue quarterback Austin Burton. On Tuesday, the team re-signed Will Grier to the practice squad, according to multiple reports. The Patriots released Grier from their active roster Saturday, and he was expected to explore his options before returning. The team doesn’t seem to have a plan at the position, with coach …

The NFL is truly heading down its final stretch. Thanksgiving is now in the rearview mirror, a chill is in the air and that means that playoff football is right around the corner. While no team has clinched a postseason berth just yet, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. In turn, we’re getting a good sense of who …

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are in the market for a linebacker since they have a clear depth need at that position. They lost third-round rookie DeMarvion Overshown to a torn ACL in training camp, and were left even thinner in the aftermath of losing Leighton Vander Esch for the season due to a neck injury. The Cowboys already allow only …

Panthers owner David Tepper dismissed Frank Reich on Monday, making it two straight years he’s fired a head coach in-season. But Tepper told reporters Tuesday that he doesn’t lack patience, arguing he wants his next hire to last for “20 or 30 years.” He also defended Bryce Young as the team’s No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft, despite the …

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen says he is bypassing his senior season to enter the NFL Draft. Allen announced his plans Tuesday in a video he posted on social media. “It’s always been my dream to play in the NFL,” Allen said. “And I believe I’m ready to chase that next step.” In the video, Allen didn’t indicate whether he …

Curran: The idea that Belichick was ‘forced’ to draft Mac needs to be doused originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones once again had an abysmal week, completing just 12 of his 21 attempts for a mere 89 yards in Sunday’s 10-7 loss to the New York Giants. After two interceptions and a fumble, the …

The Dallas Cowboys have been playing near unconscious football as of late.  Over the past three weeks, Dallas has outscored its opponents by a whopping 90 points, including a 45-10 beatdown of the Washington Commanders on Thanksgiving. And the majority of its success on offense has come as a result of Dak Prescott’s stellar play. Through those games, Prescott has …