SANTA CLARA, Calif. — In a league where it’s practically forbidden for players or coaches to speak about games beyond the next one on the schedule, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is usually unafraid to deviate from cliches. On Sunday, after his team had dispatched the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-14, Kittle was asked […]
Continue readingThe Week 12 NFL schedule for the 2023 season begins with three great Thanksgiving Day matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game and a bold prediction for each matchup. Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information provides a big stat […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Brock Purdy shines with three touchdown passes, leading the 49ers to a win over Tampa. (0:58) SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Roughly 30 minutes after becoming the first San Francisco 49ers quarterback in history to attempt 20 or more passes and post a perfect 158.3 passer rating in the same game, Brock […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Andrew Hawkins breaks down why T.J. Watt is the best edge rusher in the NFL right now. (0:47) PITTSBURGH — Defense wins championships. That’s a universally accepted adage in every level of football. But defensive players winning the NFL’s coveted Most Valuable Player award? Not so much. Only two defensive players […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. John Keim explains how Sam Howell and the Commanders have been able to improve recently on sack issues from earlier in the season. (0:48) ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell wanted to make a big play. Deep in the red zone in a Week 2 matchup against the Buffalo […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Tyler Fulghum explains why he likes the Bucs to cover and the over in receiving yards for DeAndre Hopkins. (0:52) If I’m placing bets on a Sunday, I’m not looking at full-game spreads or totals. Those are efficient markets that have been bet into all week. Instead, I’m looking for the […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee expects Chase Young will have a huge impact on the 49ers. (2:02) The 49ers went big game hunting at the NFL trade deadline, checking in on the availability of Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II, Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson and then-Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat, among others, sources told ESPN. […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith disagrees with Jeff Saturday about Dak Prescott being the best quarterback in the NFC. (2:20) The Week 10 NFL schedule for the 2023 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 […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Louis Riddick says the 49ers’ trade for Chase Young is a great move as they bolster their defensive line. (0:49) SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers defensive end Chase Young hasn’t been with the team for a full week yet but is already embracing his new home. Speaking to Bay […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Adam Schefter gives the latest about the firings of head coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler by the Raiders. (1:34) The last image of Josh McDaniels as an NFL head coach will be from Monday night. Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams had gotten himself open for two long touchdowns […]
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