49ers’ monstrous performance against Cowboys has defense looking like NFL’s best again
1 year, 3 months ago

49ers’ monstrous performance against Cowboys has defense looking like NFL’s best again

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The fact that the Dallas Cowboys entered their Sunday night showdown touted as the NFL’s No. According to star linebacker Fred Warner, Wilks had a simple message early in the week: “You guys don’t know how good you can truly be.” Warner responded by leading the charge in an effort that might’ve at least offered a glimpse of the 49ers’ ceiling. That’s what great defenses do: you have to take the ball away.” GO DEEPER Fred Warner, 49ers humble Cowboys and look like NFL's best doing so The 49ers are now tied with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the NFL lead in turnover differential at plus-7. “I told Fred this week, ‘I think people know you’re the best linebacker, but I think you need to be considered one of the best defensive players in the game.’ I told him, ‘You’re the most under-appreciated superstar I’ve known,'” Gipson said. When they do that, we’re as good of a defense as there is.” Said Lenoir: “We say the rush complements the coverage and the coverage complements the rush, but today, we were all clicking.

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Geno Smith throws career-high 4 TD passes in Seahawks’ 30-25 win over playoff-bound Rams
5 days, 9 hours ago

Geno Smith throws career-high 4 TD passes in Seahawks’ 30-25 win over playoff-bound Rams

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Matthew Stafford and nearly all of his fellow offensive starters watched the Los Angeles Rams’ regular-season finale in street clothes. “I know we’re going to show up next week ready to roll.” Geno Smith passed for 223 yards and threw his career-best fourth touchdown pass to Noah Fant with 3:19 to play, and the Seahawks finished their …

Aaron Rodgers-led Jets unravel in undisciplined and turnover-filled 40-14 loss to the Bills
1 week, 5 days ago

Aaron Rodgers-led Jets unravel in undisciplined and turnover-filled 40-14 loss to the Bills

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Aaron Rodgers hoped to become the NFL’s fifth quarterback to throw 500 touchdown passes. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said that “barring injury,” Rodgers will start next week’s season finale at home against the Miami Dolphins. “I’m going to enjoy next week and then take some mental and physical rest,” Rodgers said Sunday. Rodgers’ first interception came …

Rams’ offense is struggling, but the defense has put LA on the brink of an NFC West title
1 week, 5 days ago

Rams’ offense is struggling, but the defense has put LA on the brink of an NFC West title

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Right when the Los Angeles Rams’ offense has dropped into a disconcerting slump, their defense has held three straight opponents under 10 points for the first time in decades. Although the Rams are closing in on an NFC West title and another playoff berth with a five-game winning streak, the way they’re doing it makes their postseason …

Lions try to close in on NFC’s top seed when they visit the eliminated 49ers
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Lions try to close in on NFC’s top seed when they visit the eliminated 49ers

Associated Press  

Detroit at San Francisco Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL odds: Lions by 3 1/2. Key injuries Guard Graham Glasgow, inactive with a knee injury at Chicago, is expected to return to the lineup for Detroit.. Lions LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin may play for the first time since he had a neck injury Nov. 3 against Green Bay.. RB Isaac …

Rush throws for career-high 3 TDs, Cowboys force 4 turnovers to beat Panthers 30-14
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rush throws for career-high 3 TDs, Cowboys force 4 turnovers to beat Panthers 30-14

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CeeDee Lamb heard about oddsmakers listing the Carolina Panthers as a favorite for the first time in nearly two full years entering Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Cooper Rush threw for 214 yards and a career-high three touchdown passes, Dallas forced four Bryce Young turnovers and sacked the second-year quarterback six times as the Cowboys drubbed …

Rams’ grind-out win over 49ers is a step forward: ‘Games like this create a belief’
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Rams’ grind-out win over 49ers is a step forward: ‘Games like this create a belief’

LA Times  

Four days after the Rams’ prettiest win of the season came their ugliest. “It means everything,” Rams running back Kyren Williams said of toppling the NFC West bully twice in a season. “I just think back on all the OTAs, all the August training camp days, all the early season injuries and struggles and things you’ve got to overcome to …

Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle could be in line for a big game against Carolina’s 32nd-ranked run defense
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle could be in line for a big game against Carolina’s 32nd-ranked run defense

Associated Press  

Dallas at Carolina Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX. The Panthers are hoping to get WR Jalen Coker back on the field this week after he has missed the past three games with a quad injury.. Also, No. Series notes The Cowboys are 7-2 against the Panthers since losing a wild-card game at Carolina 29-10 during the 2003 season, the first …

Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

The Rams have won two games in a row, are over.500 for the first time this season and, with three games against NFC West teams remaining, a playoff berth is within their sights. Two weeks ago, the injury-riddled San Francisco 49ers appeared as if they might be the Rams’ most favorable division matchup. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford passed for 320 …

49ers look to maintain their ‘urgency’ when they host the rival Rams
4 weeks, 2 days ago

49ers look to maintain their ‘urgency’ when they host the rival Rams

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — At this point the past two seasons, the San Francisco 49ers were fighting for playoff positioning rather than their playoff lives. No matter what’s really happened in terms of the trajectory of the injuries, they’re going to be ready to go.” Puka power Puka Nacua is in dominant form with 33 catches for 458 yards and …

The 49ers’ playoff hopes are still teetering even after get-right game against the Bears
1 month ago

The 49ers’ playoff hopes are still teetering even after get-right game against the Bears

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — After three straight losses, including back-to-back blowouts, the San Francisco 49ers needed a get-right game. Brock Purdy carved up Chicago’s defense to lead San Francisco to its best offensive output of the season and the defense dominated the Bears in a 38-13 win Sunday that looked a lot more like the team that went to the …

49ers are nearing rock bottom following a blowout loss and the injury to McCaffrey
1 month, 1 week ago

49ers are nearing rock bottom following a blowout loss and the injury to McCaffrey

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Back-to-back blowout losses and another injury to star back Christian McCaffrey might just be the final blow to the dwindling playoff hopes for the San Francisco 49ers. A season that began with the Niners as one of the favorites to get back to the Super Bowl has reached what appears to be rock bottom after a …

Cowboys Today: After months of challenges, Dallas’ defense finally getting healthy
1 month, 1 week ago

Cowboys Today: After months of challenges, Dallas’ defense finally getting healthy

New York Times  

The Dallas Cowboys’ regular-season matchup against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium was an easy target for jokes. GO DEEPER Rico Dowdle gets first 100-yard game in Cowboys' win, plus 6 more important performances The point is, the quality of football in the Cooper Rush vs. Drew Lock duel wasn’t exactly showcase-worthy. They could be 4-6, we would take …

Cowboys put focus on health as hope grows for improbable rally to playoff contention
1 month, 1 week ago

Cowboys put focus on health as hope grows for improbable rally to playoff contention

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — With a mini-bye plus a day, the Dallas Cowboys have a chance to get a little healthier, though they know any improbable rally to playoff contention will have to be without star quarterback Dak Prescott. A defense that has looked much more dynamic since star pass rusher Micah Parsons’ return from an ankle injury might get defensive …

49ers blow another late lead against a division opponent, losing 20-17 to the Seahawks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

49ers blow another late lead against a division opponent, losing 20-17 to the Seahawks

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers looked to be in prime position to close out a divisional game when the defense made back-to-back stops in short yardage to get the ball back with the lead in the final four minutes. Until we stop doing that, then that’s what we are.” The latest loss for San Francisco followed early …

49ers, Jake Moody deliver wobbly win but team is still trying to find its dominant self
2 months ago

49ers, Jake Moody deliver wobbly win but team is still trying to find its dominant self

New York Times  

TAMPA, Fla. — George Kittle didn’t watch. I’ll talk to Moody, and we’ll get past it.” GO DEEPER Deebo Samuel swipes at 49ers long snapper’s throat after Moody missed FG Pepper, meanwhile, said the kicking battery didn’t need any outside help. It’s part of being a specialist — sometimes it’s feast or famine.” Said Moody of Pepper: “He had my …

49ers Aim to Continue Second-Half Domination After Slumping Start
2 months ago

49ers Aim to Continue Second-Half Domination After Slumping Start

Associated Press  

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to follow a similar pattern to the past two seasons in the second half of the season. They hope to improve from their shaky start to the season and get back to their winning ways. The offense must do a better job finishing off drives in the red zone and performing against man coverage. …

49ers Head into Bye on a Winning Note, With Hope for McCaffrey's Return
2 months, 1 week ago

49ers Head into Bye on a Winning Note, With Hope for McCaffrey's Return

Associated Press  

The San Francisco 49ers had a winning week and hope that Christian McCaffrey will return next week. McCaffrey suffered an Achilles tendinitis injury this season and has been sidelined all season. However, the team is optimistic that he will be back in practice next week. The 49ers also showed signs of getting back to form on Sunday against the Dallas …

Noise around Cowboys isn’t getting any quieter after another loss to 49ers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Noise around Cowboys isn’t getting any quieter after another loss to 49ers

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — There is nothing about the Dallas Cowboys that is silent or stealth, and on a Sunday night when America’s Team nearly snuck up on and stole a game from the San Francisco 49ers, its stay at Levi’s Stadium both began and ended with a bang. “Well, let me tell you something — it works.” Hours later, …

Week 8 NFL roundtable: Cowboys-49ers, NFC North prowess, Bucs injuries and Browns’ woes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Week 8 NFL roundtable: Cowboys-49ers, NFC North prowess, Bucs injuries and Browns’ woes

New York Times  

A sudden shift could take place for more than a few NFL teams in Week 8. The job Dan Campbell continues to do ranks right up there with the best in the league — so far, there has been no hangover from last season’s crushing conference title game loss. The Bucs were my preseason pick to win the NFC South …

Cowboys and 49ers Both Look to Rebound Following Tough Losses
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys and 49ers Both Look to Rebound Following Tough Losses

Associated Press  

The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers both look to rebound following tough losses. The 2024 campaign hasn’t exactly gone to plan for both teams so far with injuries and spotty play leaving both with major questions headed into their game on Sunday. The Cowboys had plenty of time to stew over the blowout loss to the Lions but the …

Cowboys and 49ers Battle for Rebounds in Crucial Game
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys and 49ers Battle for Rebounds in Crucial Game

Associated Press  

The Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers are both looking to bounce back after disappointing losses in their last games. The Cowboys are facing a tough task with their depleted offensive line, but they have a strong defense that can keep the 49ers off the scoreboard. The 49ers, on the other hand, are without their injured star wide receiver …

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Bears have their guy, Cowboys shocked at home
2 months, 4 weeks ago

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Bears have their guy, Cowboys shocked at home

New York Times  

It was an unnerving sight: an NFL head coach disappearing into the blue medical tent on the sideline during a game, then walking to the locker room with the training staff. That means Williams has thrown for nine touchdowns in his first six starts, matching the total the Bears’ last two first-round picks at quarterback amassed across their entire first …

NFL Week 3 takeaways: Do Cowboys have a fundamental flaw? Are Vikings a Super Bowl contender?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Week 3 takeaways: Do Cowboys have a fundamental flaw? Are Vikings a Super Bowl contender?

New York Times  

The Week 3 slate brought a reality check for some, and some glimmers of hope for a couple of the NFL’s winless teams. That’s also the last time Jones fired a head coach during a season, and those Jason Garrett teams produced plenty of embarrassing results. Nguyen: This isn’t just one game; the Cowboys have been gashed on the ground …

The 49ers call their latest loss at Minnesota a ‘wake-up call’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The 49ers call their latest loss at Minnesota a ‘wake-up call’

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Minnesota has been a house of horrors for the San Francisco 49ers for decades. There was a special teams blunder in the first half; the defense gave up a 97-yard TD pass from Sam Darnold to Justin Jefferson and struggled to get off the field on third downs; and the offense managed just 17 points for …

Cowboys’ defense needs to find a happy medium after wildly different showings in the first 2 weeks
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys’ defense needs to find a happy medium after wildly different showings in the first 2 weeks

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas defense was as bad in a Week 2 blowout loss at home to New Orleans as it was good in a season-opening victory at Cleveland. “Everyone didn’t play to 100%,” the star pass rusher said after the Saints scored touchdowns on their first six possessions in a 44-19 victory Sunday. What’s working K Brandon Aubrey …

Cowboys defense has no excuse for ‘unacceptable’ no-show performance against Saints
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys defense has no excuse for ‘unacceptable’ no-show performance against Saints

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — In the first minute that cornerback Trevon Diggs addressed the media following the Dallas Cowboys’ 44-19 loss to the New Orleans Saints, he answered three questions. We didn’t come to play today.” It’s the perfect assessment of the abomination that took place at AT&T Stadium, where the Cowboys’ performance mirrored their playoff loss to the Green Bay …

Panthers look to slow down Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins, avoid third straight 0-2 start to season
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Panthers look to slow down Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins, avoid third straight 0-2 start to season

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Chargers at Carolina Panthers Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 6 1/2 Series record: Panthers lead Chargers 6-1. Chargers player to watch J.K. Dobbins had 135 yards and a touchdown in his Los Angeles debut last week, including a pair of carries of at least 36 yards. The Chargers are averaging an AFC-best 6.5 …

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets provide a good early test for the new-look 49ers defense
4 months ago

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets provide a good early test for the new-look 49ers defense

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Kyle Shanahan made some big changes to the San Francisco defense this offseason in hopes of getting the 49ers back to the dominant level it had in 2021 and ’22. New coordinator Nick Sorensen’s new unit gets its first real test on Monday night with a very challenging opponent as the Niners will go up …

Rams look better in joint practice with Cowboys, but offensive line gets sacked again
5 months ago

Rams look better in joint practice with Cowboys, but offensive line gets sacked again

LA Times  

During Thursday’s joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambled to his left and threw a low pass near the goal line that was tipped twice. “Stop!” coach Sean McVay said he thought to himself when he saw Stafford pursue the airborne loose ball. McVay no doubt harked to last season at Dallas, when Stafford’s right thumb …

Detroit Lions 31-34 San Francisco 49ers: Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey inspire their team to a remarkable second-half comeback as they set up a Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in
11 months, 1 week ago

Detroit Lions 31-34 San Francisco 49ers: Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey inspire their team to a remarkable second-half comeback as they set up a Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in

Daily Mail  

Step aside Taylor Swift. The San Francisco 49ers are going to the Super Bowl after beating the Detroit Lions on Sunday Brandon Aiyuk catches the ball after it rebounded off Kindle Vildor for a huge 49ers gain Christian McCaffrey scored two touchdowns to turn the game in favor of San Francisco Brock Purdy celebrates after handing the ball to McCaffrey …

NFC Championship preview: Who has the edge in Lions vs. 49ers?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NFC Championship preview: Who has the edge in Lions vs. 49ers?

New York Times  

Update: The Super Bowl matchup is set with the Chiefs vs. 49ers. The Detroit Lions will visit the San Francisco 49ers for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game. It’s a compelling matchup featuring a 49ers team that’s made the NFC title game in three straight seasons and a Lions team that hasn’t been this far since the 1991 season. GO DEEPER NFL …

Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL’s top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL’s top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense

Associated Press  

The San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage. The Lions almost blew a wild-card game against Jared Goff’s former team, the Los Angeles Rams, and pulled away from Tampa Bay in the fourth quarter last week. WHEN THE LIONS HAVE THE BALL The Lions had the league’s second-ranked passing …

49ers look to get over the NFC title game hurdle after losing the past 2 years
11 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers look to get over the NFC title game hurdle after losing the past 2 years

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The most taxing part of getting to the precipice of the Super Bowl only to fall short might be the long journey just to return to that stage for another shot. The San Francisco 49ers once again got through all that and earned another chance at winning the NFC championship game after losing in frustrating fashion …

Kawakami: Was Brock Purdy’s sloppy game the best thing for him? And other 49ers issues and solutions
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kawakami: Was Brock Purdy’s sloppy game the best thing for him? And other 49ers issues and solutions

New York Times  

Update: The Super Bowl matchup is set with the Chiefs vs. 49ers. By no means was he perfect, but it was really cool — when we needed him to be at his best, he was.” That was all part of the discordant beauty of that victory; every 49ers critic could see 100 reasons to predict their imminent doom and every …

Christian McCaffrey’s 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the Packers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Christian McCaffrey’s 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the Packers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy’s throws were off-target all night. Just when it seemed like the top-seeded 49ers might be sent home in their first playoff game, they did something they hadn’t managed to do all season: mount a late-game comeback. “But when it comes down to it, with the season on the line, you’ve got to make it …

The 49ers use the scars from recent playoff losses as fuel this season
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The 49ers use the scars from recent playoff losses as fuel this season

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The pain from crushing playoff losses never fully goes away for the San Francisco 49ers. The part that sucks is you can’t just blink and you’re right back into having an opportunity to go back and do it again.” The 49ers came into the season talking about returning to this stage and finally getting over the …

Analysis: Cowboys got all the breaks while Ravens and 49ers were big winners, locking up No. 1 seeds
1 year ago

Analysis: Cowboys got all the breaks while Ravens and 49ers were big winners, locking up No. 1 seeds

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Lamar Jackson threw five touchdown passes and had a perfect passer rating, helping the Ravens secure a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs while also boosting his chances to win his second NFL MVP award. Arizona’s stunning comeback win over the Eagles also gave the …

Cowboys feel playoff-tested after strange win over Lions that followed pair of road losses
1 year ago

Cowboys feel playoff-tested after strange win over Lions that followed pair of road losses

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys didn’t have it easy in finishing off their first 8-0 home season in 42 years. Because of Philadelphia’s loss to Arizona on Sunday, the Cowboys have the inside track to the NFC East title, which would mean at least one playoff game at home. “But I do think being on the road the last …

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey, Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb among best bets to score in Week 15 of NFL season
1 year ago

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey, Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb among best bets to score in Week 15 of NFL season

Associated Press  

Fantasy football playoffs are underway, and scoring is at a premium. Vegas has given Williams -125 odds to score, second best for a running back this week, and we concur since he’s facing a Commanders group that’s our fourth-best matchup for opposing runners. DAVID MONTGOMERY, LIONS Montgomery is only 13th in rushing yards, but like Williams, he’s tied for the …

Dak Prescott, Brandon Aubrey help Cowboys pull even with Eagles in NFC East with 33-13 victory
1 year, 1 month ago

Dak Prescott, Brandon Aubrey help Cowboys pull even with Eagles in NFC East with 33-13 victory

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy was nervous for an NFC East showdown with Philadelphia after the Dallas coach missed two days during the week after an emergency appendectomy. Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Brandon Aubrey made four field goals to start his career a record 30 for 30, and the Cowboys pulled even in the division with their 15th …

The 49ers get ‘payback’ against the Eagles with dominant win that makes them Super Bowl favorites
1 year, 1 month ago

The 49ers get ‘payback’ against the Eagles with dominant win that makes them Super Bowl favorites

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers took out their frustration over last season’s NFC championship game loss at Philadelphia in emphatic fashion. They’re a really good team.” The 49ers felt they never got a real opportunity last season to prove how good they were compared to the Eagles after Brock Purdy injured his elbow on the opening drive …

NFL Power Rankings Week 14: 49ers make a statement, plus worst-case scenarios
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 14: 49ers make a statement, plus worst-case scenarios

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 Last week, the Power Rankings looked at the best-case scenario for all 32 NFL teams, but it’s late in the season and we’ve had to watch so many bad Jets quarterbacks that it’s taken all the optimism out of us. ET Sunday GO DEEPER Jones: NFL officials face impossible task — we or …

NFL Week 13 takeaways: Is defense Lions’ fatal flaw? Are 49ers now Super Bowl favorites?
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Week 13 takeaways: Is defense Lions’ fatal flaw? Are 49ers now Super Bowl favorites?

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Still, bleeding points to a team that has struggled to score like New Orleans has to make you wonder how they’re going to fare against the NFC elite come playoff time. But does the way Detroit’s defense played today and in recent games, worry …

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott bolsters MVP case with 3 TDs in thrilling win over Seahawks
1 year, 1 month ago

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott bolsters MVP case with 3 TDs in thrilling win over Seahawks

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Cowboys vs. Bills By Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and Michael-Shawn Dugar Dak Prescott threw for nearly 300 yards and three scores as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Seattle Seahawks 41-35 Thursday night at AT&T Stadium. — Jon Machota, Cowboys beat writer Dallas offense clicking The Cowboys offense was borderline unstoppable on Thursday, with Dallas …

Five reasons (beyond the obvious) Cowboys trending up: DBs coach, Dan Quinn and Osa
1 year, 1 month ago

Five reasons (beyond the obvious) Cowboys trending up: DBs coach, Dan Quinn and Osa

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football Since the Dallas Cowboys got blown out by the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 8, they’ve put together an encouraging set of performances. None of the five Cowboys’ wins since that loss have come against teams that would be in the playoffs if the …

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run
1 year, 1 month ago

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff was having perhaps his worst game in three years with the Detroit Lions — whose fans even booed him at times — until it was time to win. Goff threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 3:06 to go and connected on five throws to set up David Montgomery’s go-ahead 1-yard touchdown run with …

San Francisco 49ers return to winning ways against Jacksonville Jaguars
1 year, 1 month ago

San Francisco 49ers return to winning ways against Jacksonville Jaguars

The Independent  

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How the Eagles’ defense held off a Cowboys comeback: ‘It’s stressful, man’
1 year, 2 months ago

How the Eagles’ defense held off a Cowboys comeback: ‘It’s stressful, man’

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Sydney Brown had no idea what the call was. If he says he’s all right, then we’re going to roll with it.” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni trusted the stability of his star quarterback’s knee enough to approve four “Brotherly Shove” sneaks throughout the game — a fourth-down conversion, a third-down conversion, a third-and-goal score and a run that …

Dallas Cowboys show why defense is team identity: ‘Complementary football is priority No. 1’
1 year, 2 months ago

Dallas Cowboys show why defense is team identity: ‘Complementary football is priority No. 1’

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy is an offensive coach. That’s the strength of our team.” Those words from McCarthy came less than 24 hours after the Cowboys’ defense laid a giant egg in San Francisco, giving up 42 points. GO DEEPER Cowboys' Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb: Win over Rams 'stepping stone of what's to come' In the Cowboys’ 43-20 …

49ers grasping to regain complementary identity as losing streak hits 3 games
1 year, 2 months ago

49ers grasping to regain complementary identity as losing streak hits 3 games

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It turned out to be nothing more than a mirage. But the San Francisco 49ers defense, roasted in last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings, actually opened Sunday’s 31-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals by suggesting it might have corrected course. Against the Bengals, on the possession directly preceding Burrow’s phenomenal third-down escape, the 49ers laid …

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