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[ad_1] USATSI While he tried to give it a go, Steelers starting quarterback Kenny Pickett will not play in Saturday’s must-win game against the Bengals. Pickett is, however, expected to be back on the field for Week 17’s road game against the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Media.  Pickett returned to practice this week, less than three weeks after he …

[ad_1] As Christmas approaches, the NFL playoff races are as wild and confusing as ever, making the homestretch of the season one we’ll likely remember. The AFC entered Week 16 with nine teams boasting winning records and four with 8-6 records — all tied for the final playoff spot. The NFC had three 7-7 teams heading into Week 16.  The …

[ad_1] 49ers rookie Bell making strides, staying ready for next opportunity originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Ronnie Bell is ready for his next opportunity to step up. The rookie wide receiver only has been on the field for 132 offensive plays through 14 games, but with teammate Jauan Jennings still in the NFL’s concussion protocol, …

[ad_1] Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers have an impressive track record of being in playoff contention every year, hence their run of consecutive .500 or better seasons. Pittsburgh re-entered the AFC playoff race with its 34-11 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, also making history with the win. The Steelers improved to 8-7 with the win, clinching their 20th consecutive eight-win …

[ad_1] Getty Images Welcome to a rare Saturday edition of the Week 16 grades. The NFL was kind enough to give everyone an early Christmas gift in the form of a holiday doubleheader consisting of Bengals-Steelers and Bills-Chargers.  Each of these games carry a significant impact on the AFC playoff picture as the wild card picture is as close and jumbled …

[ad_1] Just three weeks remain in the 2023 regular season and the Week 16 slated is packed with high-profile matchups that’ll certainly shake up the playoff picture. Division titles and playoff spots can be clinched over the course of the holiday weekend, and we’ll cap it off with a potential Super Bowl LVIII preview between the Baltimore Ravens and San …

[ad_1] Who’s Playing New England Patriots @ Denver Broncos Current Records: New England 3-11, Denver 7-7 How To Watch When: Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Empower Field at Mile High — Denver, ColoradoTV: NFL NetworkFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The New England Patriots will head out on the road to face …

[ad_1] The Cowboys will not have left tackle Tyron Smith on Sunday against the Dolphins. The team announced he did not make the trip to Miami and will not play. Smith was doubtful with a back injury. It would be the fourth missed game for Smith this season and the 37th since the start of 2020. He has not played …

[ad_1] Dec 23, 2023, 08:07 PM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anaheim Ducks rookie forward Leo Carlsson will be out for four to six weeks with a sprained right knee ligament. The Ducks announced the extent of the injury for the No. 2 overall pick in last summer’s draft before they hosted the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night in their final …

[ad_1] It’s pretty remarkable that we’re already in the final month of the 2023 NFL regular season. One minute you’re in the summer months gearing up for the season ahead, and BAM it’s Christmas. And what do we want in our stockings this year? Winners. We rebounded slightly after a dull Week 14, but the 6-8-2 ATS record last week …

[ad_1] This was the George Pickens game. After taking some heavy criticism both externally and internally over the course of the week, Pickens was a star on Saturday as the Steelers beat the Bengals 34-11. Pickens got the Steelers going with an 86-yard catch-and-run touchdown on the team’s second play from scrimmage. Then he had a long catch to set …

[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA — Time heals all wounds, evidenced as new defensive play-caller Matt Patricia hugged Darius Slay prior to Patricia’s first press conference in his new role with the Philadelphia Eagles.  A year ago, that bro hug would have been impossible to envision. Slay couldn’t stand Patricia from their days together with the Detroit Lions, as their public feud appeared …

[ad_1] Who’s Playing Jacksonville Jaguars @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers Current Records: Jacksonville 8-6, Tampa Bay 7-7 How To Watch When: Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. ETWhere: Raymond James Stadium — Tampa, FloridaTV: CBSFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know After two games on the road, the Buccaneers are heading back home. They will be …

[ad_1] Getty Images Blocking has been a hot-button topic in Pittsburgh. Jaylen Warren, who said he would have blocked for George Pickens had the roles been reversed last week, put his money where his mouth is during the first half of Saturday’s game against the Bengals.  While it wasn’t for Pickens, Warren provided a crushing block that set up Calvin …

[ad_1] Just three weeks remain in the 2023 NFL regular season, and this weekend’s holiday slate features several matchups that could shake up the playoff picture. The Ravens, Chiefs, Dolphins and Lions could all clinch their respective divisions if the dominos fall in their favor, while the Browns also have the potential to clinch a playoff spot this weekend. As is …