Russell Wilson | Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images An AFC North battle to start the week Week 12 in the NFL season starts with an AFC North battle as the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns. After beating the Ravens last week, the Steelers are in the driver’s seat to win the division with a game-and-a-half lead over Baltimore heading into tonight. … [Read more...] about TNF open thread: Steelers-Browns gambling lines and picks
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49ers’ Dre Greenlaw Nearing Return To Practice
Dre Greenlaw has been out of the 49ers’ lineup throughout the 2024 season so far, but a return to action midway through the campaign has been the target for team and player. The sixth-year linebacker continues to make progress while rehabbing his Super Bowl Achilles tear. As a result, Greenlaw is now able to take part in individual drills. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the … [Read more...] about 49ers’ Dre Greenlaw Nearing Return To Practice
AFC Notes: Vance Joseph, Marquise Brown, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders
Broncos Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto reflected on last year’s disastrous 70-20 loss to the Dolphins, saying Denver’s defensive players made it a point of emphasis to work harder for DC Vance Joseph going forward. “Yeah, I mean that game, it happened (Miami scoring 70 vs. Denver in 2023), and obviously we looked at it as players that we got to do more for V.J. at that point,” … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Vance Joseph, Marquise Brown, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders
NFC Notes: Kyle Shanahan, Ernest Jones, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks
49ers There’s been some commentary about whether the 49ers’ 5-5 record is related to having a “Super Bowl hangover.” 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said their last two games against the Seahawks and Buccaneers have been similar, pointing out how San Francisco went behind by double digits and are lacking a “killer instinct” at this time. “I don’t think there is an answer about a … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kyle Shanahan, Ernest Jones, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks
Insider offers wild option at QB for 49ers if they don’t extend Brock Purdy
It would appear the San Francisco 49ers’ future at quarterback is set with Brock Purdy. The Athletic’s 49ers beat reporter Matt Barrows isn’t so sure. Barrows in an appearance on 95.7 the Game in San Francisco told hosts Steiny and Guru that quarterback Aaron Rodgers could be a route the 49ers go instead of extending Purdy in the offseason since their other options are … [Read more...] about Insider offers wild option at QB for 49ers if they don’t extend Brock Purdy