With nine weeks of NFL games in the books, we are officially at the midway point of the first 18-week season. The Arizona Cardinals (8-1) have the best record in the league and sit atop the NFC, with the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys right behind them with […]
Continue readingThe Week 9 NFL schedule for the 2021 season is stacked with great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game, a bold prediction for each matchup and, of course, final score picks. Additionally, ESPN […]
Continue readingDo you feel good about your fantasy football squad at 6-2 or 5-3? Are you past your bye week roster struggles? We need to start focusing on winning when it counts most: the fantasy playoffs. With the playoffs just around the corner, this article outlines 12 players to consider trading for in the weeks ahead. […]
Continue readingOn third-and-19 from their 16, the 49ers called for a quick screen to receiver Deebo Samuel off the left side. Samuel made a quick cut inside and got excellent downfield blocks from receiver Brandon Aiyuk and center Alex Mack as he raced 84 yards for an apparent touchdown. Upon further review, Samuel was ruled out […]
Continue readingAfter spending most of the 2021 season managing a nagging right knee issue, Kinlaw underwent surgery with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles earlier this week that will bring his season to an early end. Niners coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that Kinlaw will soon land on injured reserve with the hope that the 24-year-old […]
Continue readingSANTA CLARA, Calif. — With the San Francisco 49ers’ losing streak at four, the outside calls for rookie quarterback Trey Lance to replace Jimmy Garoppolo continue to grow louder. When Lance might take over for Garoppolo remains to be seen, but Niners coach Kyle Shanahan sounded more uncertain about his quarterback situation Sunday night than […]
Continue readingSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Although the San Francisco 49ers are expecting rookie quarterback Trey Lance to return to practice on Wednesday, veteran Jimmy Garoppolo will remain the starter Sunday against the Chicago Bears. After Sunday night’s 30-18 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Niners coach Kyle Shanahan expressed some uncertainty about who his quarterback would be […]
Continue readingOfficial Sunday inactives should begin coming in approximately 90 minutes prior to the scheduled kickoff time, including around 11:30 a.m. ET for the early games and 2:30 p.m. ET for the late games. Refresh often for the latest information. Jordan Wilkins, RB, IND: Illness — OUT Impact: Jonathan Taylor already was in line for RB1 […]
Continue readingWeek 7 of the 2021 NFL season saw the Titans keep the Chiefs out of the end zone all afternoon, yet another concerning performance for Kansas City. The Bengals also made a big AFC statement, defeating Lamar Jackson and the Ravens in Baltimore behind a huge day from receiver Ja’Marr Chase. The Packers got the […]
Continue readingAfter six weeks of the season, the leading scorer in ESPN fantasy leagues is Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry. No deficit is out of reach when he’s on your team; no lead is safe when you’re facing him. As much as he wrecks psyches of defenders who end up on the wrong end of […]
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