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Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs will make their debuts with their new teams and both have successfully been bell-cow running backs throughout their careers. The Philadelphia Eagles (Barkley) and Green Bay Packers (Jacobs) invested significant money in adding a veteran running back, so should you expect both teams to utilize their new pieces in a standalone affair with the Eagles …

KD makes confident, bold 49ers Super Bowl LIX prediction originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kevin Durant knows a thing or two about titles. The superstar won two NBA championships with the Warriors during the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons. But what about football and Super Bowls? Well, in appearing on the “Up and Adams Show” with Kay Adams on …

The San Francisco 49ers are trying to do the near-impossible: go from Super Bowl runners-up to Super Bowl champions. Though the 1970 Dallas Cowboys, 1971 Miami Dolphins, and 2017 New England Patriots accomplished the feat, the 49ers must overcome the Super Bowl hangover that is sure to permeate the squad following their 25-22 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in …

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is returning on Sunday after missing the final six games of the 2023 season, but he may be without his top two weapons. Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase could be on the sidelines for their Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots as they deal with an injury and contract negotiations, respectively.  Higgins is listed …

Two of the top teams in the NFC will meet on Friday in the first ever NFL in Brazil Game. The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers square off in an NFL tilt that will take place in South America for the first time. Quarterback Jordan Love received a four-year, $220 million extension this summer that makes him the highest-paid …

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Pick Six newsletter!  Football truly is a game of inches, and the Ravens found out the hard way during their loss to the Chiefs on Thursday night. On the final play of the game, Isaiah Likely appeared to catch a game-tying touchdown pass, but his toes were out of bounds. If his shoe …

Why Bosa is confident 49ers’ run defense will be better this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — In 2023, the 49ers’ run defense was not as stingy as it has been in the past. Nick Bosa did not make any excuses for the group’s past performances, but he believes this year’s defensive line is set …

USATSI An eternal optimist, it should be no surprise that Russell Wilson exuded positivity when he discussed his possible status for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ regular-season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.  Wilson, who was limited during Thursday’s practice after experiencing tightness in his calf, said that he will play on Sunday if he is able to. He added that he received …

Getty Images Ja’Marr Chase spoke to the media following the Bengals’ Friday’s practice for the first time since last season. Cincinnati’s three-time Pro Bowl wideout said that a possible agreement regarding his contract is “in reach” and said that his status for Sunday’s game against the Patriots will be a game-time decision. Chase said that he will “probably be limited” …

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Lynch states Pearsall ‘absolutely’ will play in 2024 after shooting originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Despite wanting to play against the New York Jets on Monday, Ricky Pearsall won’t suit up for the 49ers’ season opener at Levi’s Stadium. San Francisco placed the rookie wide receiver on the reserve/non-football injury list Monday after he was shot during an …

USATSI Shortly after extending Cam Heyward’s contract, the Pittsburgh Steelers have made another deal with a veteran starter. Pittsburgh is extending tight end Pat Freiermuth’s contract just ahead of its season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Freiermuth has agreed to terms on a four-year, $48.4 million extension, according to his agency.  Freiermuth, 25, had been entering the final year of …

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is returning on Sunday after missing the final six games of the 2023 season, but he may be without his top two weapons. Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase could be on the sidelines for their Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots as they deal with an injury and contract negotiations, respectively.  On Friday, Bengals …

USATSI Earlier this week, the Washington Commanders fired the team’s former vice president of content, Rael Enteen, after a video was released of him making disparaging comments about NFL players, NFL fans and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. The video was released Wednesday by the O’Keefe Media Group. James O’Keefe, who founded the company, told the Associated Press that the video was …

As Tom Brady begins his second football career as the lead NFL analyst for FOX Sports, it’s worth remembering just how impressively his playing career still stacks up in the record books. Brady still holds most NFL records in just about every major statistical passing category, including the one widely used to determine a quarterback’s overall greatness — career passing …