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.There haven’t been many changes to the New Orleans Saints on Thursday’s updated injury report, but the news we received was mostly positive ahead of Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. The Saints announced that right guard Cesar Ruiz (concussion) returned to practice on a limited basis after sitting out Wednesday, and that he will provide a big boost to an offensive line already struggling with several injuries highly publicized.If Ruiz is able to accompany left guard Lucas Patrick (calf) and center Erik McCoy (groin), each of whom also took limited reps, the Saints would have their starting five…
Shanahan cracks sarcastic joke about Bosa’s 49ers-Bears availability originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaProgramming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Carlos Ramirez and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, live stream on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later YouTube And Facebook.Kyle Shanahan had a witty response when asked if 49ers power forward Nick Bosa would face the Chicago Bears this Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.“I’m not God,” Shanahan told reporters. “I think he has a chance to play this week. So I think that would lead to better luck [of him playing] every week.…
DETROIT – The Tuesday following the Detroit Lions’ Week 7 win over the Minnesota Vikings felt like any other day for Megan Stefanski – or so she thought.She had left her job as a school librarian and gone to her family’s restaurant, Yooperman’s Bar and Grill in Goetzville, to meet a friend for drinks. Nothing extraordinary. But as soon as she walked through the doors, everything changed.Detroit Lions mascot Roary, cheerleaders, members of the marketing team and even iconic Lions superfan Crack Man were waiting inside, holding up signs and cheering, “Congratulations!” You’re going to the Super Bowl!The Lions had…
(This story has been updated to add new information.)DETROIT − With Jaire Alexander excluded of Thursday night’s game to the Detroit Lions due to a knee injury, the Green Bay Packers call for reinforcement at their cornerback position.THE Packers High rookie cornerback King Kalen to the active roster for the match. It’s the first time King, a seventh-round pick in this spring’s draft, has been elevated to the active roster for the game this season.The Lions also announced that they had placed wide receiver Maurice Alexander on the active roster from the practice squad, and had elevated defensive back Jamal…
It goes without saying that the Atlanta Falcons desperately need a win. Just as importantly, Kirk Cousins is in dire need of a bounce-back performance. Week 14 presents him with a unique opportunity to do just that against his former team, the Minnesota Vikings.The Falcons (6-6) are currently riding a three-game losing streak and are barely clinging to their lead in the NFC South division. Facing one of the league’s best teams, the Vikings (10-2), couldn’t come at a worse time for Atlanta.For Cousins, this game marks a homecoming in Minnesota, where he had the most success of his NFL…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in a tight race with the Atlanta Falcons over the next five weeks. Both teams are 6-6 heading into Week 14 and tied for the lead in the NFC South standings. There will likely only be one team representing the division in the playoffs, so winning the division title is the ultimate prize.Fortunately, the Buccaneers are heading in the right direction while the Falcons are doing the exact opposite. Tampa Bay is on a two-game winning streak, while Atlanta is on a three-game losing streak. This put the Buccaneers in a prime position to steal…
THE New Orleans Saints star receiver placed Chris Olave on injured reserve after suffering a concussion during the team’s Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers.Olave’s head injury was the receiver’s second in less than a month. He suffered a concussion during the team’s Week 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneersso the Saints cautiously approached his recovery.As of week 14, Olave has one more week before he can return from IR. However, it is unclear if the Saints will activate it for their game against the Washington Commanders or even before the end of the season.Here are the latest…
September 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States; New York Giants guard Jermaine Eluemunor (72) warms up during pregame at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory credit: Julian Guadalupe-NorthJersey.comTHE New York Giants took the field Thursday for their second of three practices ahead of a Week 14 game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Previously, head coach Brian Daboll updated the status of several injured players, including quarterback Tommy DeVito, who now appears in line to dress Sunday.“(He looked) better than he has been, so he’ll be No. 2,” Daboll said.Daboll also gave an update on…
THE Arizona Cardinals host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, December 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.Do you want to go to the game?How much will this cost you?Check out the prices for the anticipated NFC West matchup between the Seahawks (7-5) and Cardinals (6-6).Here’s how to buy tickets (with prices) for the Cardinals’ Week 14 NFL game against the Seahawks. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:05 p.m. MST (4:05 p.m. ET).This is Arizona’s first home game since a 31-6 win over the New York Jets in Week 10 on November 10. The Cardinals were off in Week 11 and faced…
Marcus Fuqua was a freshman the last time the University at Buffalo football team left the country for a bowl game.Somehow, the grad student safety and Bulls graduate lucked out over the next five years. He was selected to the Associated Press All-America third team in 2022. He appeared in three bowl games, including the 2019 Bahamas Bowl.He and the Bulls return to the tropics next month when UB (8-4) faces Liberty (8-3) in the Bahamas Bowl at 11 a.m. Jan. 4 at Thomas Robinson Stadium in Nassau. The Bulls beat Charlotte, 31-9, in 2019.“Just go have fun,” Fuqua said.…