The 49ers host the Ravens in a possible Super Bowl preview
1 year, 3 months ago

The 49ers host the Ravens in a possible Super Bowl preview

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The NFL schedule makers couldn’t have come up with a better Christmas night matchup than the one between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers. What I’m looking to see is how we respond to that challenge.” PLAYOFF IMPLICATIONS The 49ers clinched the NFC West last week, while the Ravens were assured of a playoff spot after beating Jacksonville. “There’s definitely a few plays last week that we that we’d like to have back and it would have looked a lot better in the stat sheet,” defensive end Nick Bosa said. “But we watched the tape and we don’t feel it was as bad as the stat sheet says.” NEXT MAN UP Mitchell, a rookie whose speed added a new dimension to the Ravens’ running game, suffered his knee injury in the win over Jacksonville.

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Ravens history is filled with big road victories in the playoffs. Now they need another
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens history is filled with big road victories in the playoffs. Now they need another

Associated Press  

— Baltimore cornerback Marlon Humphrey approaches cold weather with a defensive back’s mindset. The Ravens now have a chance to add to that total, and if they win this weekend, there’s a good chance another road trip would await in the AFC title game. It’s in theory a tougher path than the one Baltimore had last season, when it was …

Division battles, a record chase and a grand finale: Inside the NFL’s Week 18 schedule tweaks
3 months ago

Division battles, a record chase and a grand finale: Inside the NFL’s Week 18 schedule tweaks

LA Times  

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson warms up before a win over the Houston Texans on Christmas. It’s unusual to have a single division showcased on Saturday, but that’s the case this year with Cleveland playing at Baltimore in the early game followed by Cincinnati at Pittsburgh. Rams Rams playoff explainer: Here are the four teams they could face Rams’ could …

NFL Week 17 roundtable: Who wins Chiefs-Steelers? Does Seahawks’ success hinge on playoffs?
3 months ago

NFL Week 17 roundtable: Who wins Chiefs-Steelers? Does Seahawks’ success hinge on playoffs?

New York Times  

The NFL gave fans a gift this Christmas: Two games to watch on Wednesday, both with AFC playoff seeding implications. The Kansas City Chiefs visit the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 1 p.m. kickoff, then the Houston Texans host the Baltimore Ravens at 4:30 p.m. NFL Week 17 continues with a “Thursday Night Football” matchup in Chicago between the Bears and …

Christmas Matchday: A look at Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans rivalry
3 months, 1 week ago

Christmas Matchday: A look at Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans rivalry

Hindustan Times  

The Christmas Gameday is bringing a treat for the NFL fans as the Lamar Jackson-led Baltimore Ravens get ready to take on the CJ Stroud-led Houston Texans. Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans …

Rested Ravens are a big favorite over struggling Giants, who are mired in an 8-game losing streak
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rested Ravens are a big favorite over struggling Giants, who are mired in an 8-game losing streak

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Baltimore Ravens are doing their best to avoid all the speculation that their game against the struggling New York Giants is going to be a blowout. “The challenge is playing the team that we’re playing, and this team has really good players, and this team has a lot of motivation to play well,” Ravens coach …

Ravens’ path to playoffs a lot clearer as they return from bye week
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens’ path to playoffs a lot clearer as they return from bye week

New York Times  

The frustration lies with the fact that the Baltimore Ravens could easily be leading the AFC North coming out of their bye week and competing with the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers for the top seed in the conference. Remaining schedule Week 15, at New York Giants : The Ravens have already lost to the Las Vegas …

NFL Week 11 Sunday review: Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late
4 months, 1 week ago

NFL Week 11 Sunday review: Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late

CNN  

CNN — Week 11 saw late drama, blowout wins and surprising upsets as the 2024 NFL season’s playoff picture became a little bit clearer. And they did so admirably, holding Baltimore’s offense to two touchdowns – one coming late in the fourth quarter – and a season-low 329 total yards, as well as forcing three turnovers. Jackson looked out of …

NFL Week 11 takeaways: Bills make case as AFC’s best team, Bo Nix rookie of the year?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Week 11 takeaways: Bills make case as AFC’s best team, Bo Nix rookie of the year?

New York Times  

Week 11 Sunday brought a few blowouts and some key missed kicks, but it was highlighted by a couple of classic rivalry games: the Bills knocking off the Chiefs, the Packers surviving in Chicago and the Steelers outlasting the Ravens. I’ll get concerned if the Chiefs and Ravens drop another game next week, but losing in competitive games against very …

Six 49ers predictions at NFL midseason: George Kittle will lead offense; watch out for Rams
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Six 49ers predictions at NFL midseason: George Kittle will lead offense; watch out for Rams

New York Times  

It’s already been a strange season for the defending NFC champions. Here are a few projections … GO DEEPER What I'm seeing from the 49ers: Brock Purdy adjusting to facing sticky coverage The 49ers will have a shared backfield … but only at first If Christian McCaffrey is back for Sunday’s game in Tampa Bay as expected, the 49ers will …

Cowboys and 49ers Both Look to Rebound Following Tough Losses
5 months 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 …

Ravens take rare 0-2 start into Dallas with Cowboys coming off blowout loss at home
6 months, 1 week ago

Ravens take rare 0-2 start into Dallas with Cowboys coming off blowout loss at home

Associated Press  

Baltimore at Dallas Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, Fox. Key injuries CB Nate Wiggins, the Ravens’ rookie first-round draft pick, didn’t practice to start the week after missing the loss to the Raiders because of a neck injury sustained in a car wreck.. LB Adisa Isaac, a rookie third-round choice, could be in line for his NFL debut. Isaac missed the …

Las Vegas, Baltimore meet in Week 2 with Ravens QB Jackson, Raiders DE Crosby set to match up
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Las Vegas, Baltimore meet in Week 2 with Ravens QB Jackson, Raiders DE Crosby set to match up

Associated Press  

Las Vegas at Baltimore Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Ravens by 9 1/2. Last meeting: Raiders beat Ravens 33-27 in overtime on Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. Key injuries Las Vegas cornerback Decamerion Richardson and defensive end Tyree Wilson are out.. Guard Jackson Powers-Johnson is questionable.. Jackson missed the first practice this week but was not …

Must-watch games for all 32 NFL teams: Matchups worth clearing schedule for in 2024
10 months, 1 week ago

Must-watch games for all 32 NFL teams: Matchups worth clearing schedule for in 2024

New York Times  

Call it muscle memory. The best rookie matchups on 2024 schedule Cincinnati Bengals: at Chiefs, Week 2 Attention may have shifted away from the Bengals-Chiefs rivalry with Joe Burrow’s injury last season, but make no mistake, he is still the one quarterback to consistently have Mahomes and Kansas City’s number. — Saad Yousuf Denver Broncos: vs. Steelers, Week 2 As …

NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week
10 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week

Associated Press  

Even though the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will not occur until almost the midpoint of the season, NFL fans will be treated to a pair of playoff rematches on the opening weekend. It also marks the second straight season the Chiefs will have a Super Bowl rematch after they lost to the …

Super Bowl champion Chiefs will open regular season at home against Ravens in AFC title game rematch
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Super Bowl champion Chiefs will open regular season at home against Ravens in AFC title game rematch

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will open the regular season at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5 in a rematch of the AFC title game, the NFL announced Monday. The Chiefs beat the Ravens 17-10 in the AFC championship game in January and went on to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in …

Chiefs hosting Ravens in first game of 2024 NFL season
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs hosting Ravens in first game of 2024 NFL season

New York Times  

The Kansas City Chiefs, the defending Super Bowl champions, will host the Baltimore Ravens in the opening game of the 2024 season on Thursday, Sept. 5, the league announced Monday. In their AFC Championship Game matchup, Mahomes and Travis Kelce provided enough offense, and their defensive teammates slowed down Jackson enough, guiding the Chiefs to their fourth Super Bowl appearance …

Super Bowl fans in the UK, including Mary Earps and Roy Keane, vow to stay awake til 3am to watch sporting spectacle live - as Waitrose says sales of BBQ food has rocketed by 42 per cent
1 year, 1 month ago

Super Bowl fans in the UK, including Mary Earps and Roy Keane, vow to stay awake til 3am to watch sporting spectacle live - as Waitrose says sales of BBQ food has rocketed by 42 per cent

Daily Mail  

Monday morning in the office might see a few more tired faces than usual - as British NFL fans say they'll stay up late to watch the biggest spectacle in the US sporting calendar this weekend. Sunday's Super Bowl showdown - this year between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers - will take place at the Allegiant …

Super Bowl LVIII: Start time, teams, betting odds and halftime show
1 year, 1 month ago

Super Bowl LVIII: Start time, teams, betting odds and halftime show

LA Times  

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and offensive tackle Trent Williams, right, celebrate after a touchdown during a 34-31 comeback win over the Detroit Lions in the NFC championship game. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. From Sam Farmer: It’s Super Bowl LIV all over again, as the Kansas City Chiefs will …

Super Bowl LVIII: Start time, teams, betting odds and halftime show
55 years, 2 months ago

Super Bowl LVIII: Start time, teams, betting odds and halftime show

LA Times  

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and offensive tackle Trent Williams, right, celebrate after a touchdown during a 34-31 comeback win over the Detroit Lions in the NFC championship game. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. From Sam Farmer: It’s Super Bowl LIV all over again, as the Kansas City Chiefs will …

Super Bowl LVIII: Start time, teams, betting odds and halftime show
55 years, 2 months ago

Super Bowl LVIII: Start time, teams, betting odds and halftime show

LA Times  

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and offensive tackle Trent Williams, right, celebrate after a touchdown during a 34-31 comeback win over the Detroit Lions in the NFC championship game. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. From Sam Farmer: It’s Super Bowl LIV all over again, as the Kansas City Chiefs will …

49ers overcome 17-point deficit to beat Lions, meet Chiefs in Super Bowl
1 year, 2 months ago

49ers overcome 17-point deficit to beat Lions, meet Chiefs in Super Bowl

LA Times  

The 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey, right, celebrates his touchdown against the Lions. it’s special for me.” Purdy passed for a touchdown and scrambled several times for long gains, running back Christian McCaffrey rushed for two touchdowns, and the defense forced a fumble and incomplete passes on several key fourth-down plays as the 49ers advanced to the Super Bowl for the eighth …

Super Bowl LVIII projections: Chiefs meet 49ers in rematch of 2020 game
1 year, 2 months ago

Super Bowl LVIII projections: Chiefs meet 49ers in rematch of 2020 game

New York Times  

The Super Bowl LVIII showdown in Las Vegas is set. In two weeks, the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs will defend their crown against the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of Super Bowl LIV. The Kansas City Chiefs become the fifth team to advance to consecutive Super Bowls since 2000, joining: ️◻️ 2003-04 Patriots ️◻️ 2013-14 Seahawks ️◻️ 2016-18 …

Ravens fall short of Super Bowl after wilting on big stage in loss to Chiefs: ‘It sucks’
1 year, 2 months ago

Ravens fall short of Super Bowl after wilting on big stage in loss to Chiefs: ‘It sucks’

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — As Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson fielded questions, Roquan Smith sat about 5 yards to his left, the perennially upbeat middle linebacker slouched in his chair. It hurts.” This loss wasn’t about the brilliant Patrick Mahomes overmatching the Ravens defense or the battle-tested and clutch Chiefs finding a way to win a close game late. However, after allowing …

Sportsbooks still see 49ers as the best team entering conference title games
1 year, 2 months ago

Sportsbooks still see 49ers as the best team entering conference title games

Hindustan Times  

LAS VEGAS — The Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day pulled off one of their most impressive victories this season, going on the road to rout the San Francisco 49ers 33-19. “But we've always said we think the Niners are a little better.” BetMGM lead sports trader Christian Cipollini said the regular-season outcome did affect the line because the 49ers otherwise …

Sportsbooks still see 49ers as the best team entering conference title games
1 year, 2 months ago

Sportsbooks still see 49ers as the best team entering conference title games

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day pulled off one of their most impressive victories this season, going on the road to rout the San Francisco 49ers 33-19. “But we’ve always said we think the Niners are a little better.” BetMGM lead sports trader Christian Cipollini said the regular-season outcome did affect the line because the 49ers otherwise …

NFL conference championship picks: Which teams will go to the Super Bowl?
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL conference championship picks: Which teams will go to the Super Bowl?

LA Times  

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, left, and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes have met on the field before, but this time it will be in Baltimore. Kansas City has done a great job lately of playing zone defense and keeping eyes on the quarterback, forcing teams to throw underneath. What the Ravens need to do: The best way to counter Patrick Mahomes …

NFL playoffs: Key matchups to watch in the Ravens-Chiefs AFC Championship Game
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL playoffs: Key matchups to watch in the Ravens-Chiefs AFC Championship Game

New York Times  

Update: The Chiefs beat the Ravens 17-10 to earn a trip to the Super Bowl. Though Lamar Jackson has made some legitimate improvements as a passer this season under Monken, who has used a lot more 11 personnel, I’d expect the Ravens offense to look more like it did under former coordinator Greg Roman and try to run the ball …

Christian McCaffrey edges San Francisco 49ers into NFC Championship game
1 year, 2 months ago

Christian McCaffrey edges San Francisco 49ers into NFC Championship game

The Independent  

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Chiefs vs. Ravens odds: Baltimore favored by field goal over Kansas City in AFC Championship game
1 year, 2 months ago

Chiefs vs. Ravens odds: Baltimore favored by field goal over Kansas City in AFC Championship game

New York Times  

Update: The Chiefs beat the Ravens 17-10 to earn a trip to the Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs will play in their sixth straight AFC Championship game next Sunday, but they’ll be on the road and underdogs at the Baltimore Ravens, who are favored by more than a field goal. The Baltimore Colts beat the Oakland Raiders 27-17 to …

Super Bowl 2024 odds: 49ers still favorite with Ravens close behind entering championship weekend
1 year, 2 months ago

Super Bowl 2024 odds: 49ers still favorite with Ravens close behind entering championship weekend

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Super Bowl LVIII between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs The NFL is down to its final four teams, and the San Francisco 49ers remain favorites to win Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. After narrowly escaping with a win against the Green Bay Packers in the divisional round, the 49ers host the Detroit Lions …

Ravens-Texans matchup highlights mouthwatering slate of Divisional Round playoff games along with Packers-49ers, Chiefs-Bills and Lions-Buccaneers
1 year, 2 months ago

Ravens-Texans matchup highlights mouthwatering slate of Divisional Round playoff games along with Packers-49ers, Chiefs-Bills and Lions-Buccaneers

Daily Mail  

The hard-to-predict group should be a better slate of games than the Wild Cards The NFL's final eight are all three games away from lifting a Lombardi Trophy The NFL Divisional round is set. QBs CJ Stroud and Lamar Jackson will be the duo in Baltimore under the biggest spotlight Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens In matchup of the future …

Projecting each NFL playoff team’s odds to win Super Bowl, with divisional matchup analysis
1 year, 2 months ago

Projecting each NFL playoff team’s odds to win Super Bowl, with divisional matchup analysis

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Super Bowl LVIII between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs Thirty-two teams embarked on a mission this season to win Super Bowl LVIII. Jeff Howe breaks down each of the four divisional-round matchups this weekend before The Athletic’s projection model, created by Austin Mock, reveals each team’s odds of winning the Super Bowl. Baltimore will …

Projecting each NFL playoff team’s odds to win the Super Bowl, with wild-card matchup analysis
1 year, 2 months ago

Projecting each NFL playoff team’s odds to win the Super Bowl, with wild-card matchup analysis

New York Times  

Don’t miss a single beat of the playoffs with Robert Mays and the gang on “The Athletic Football Show.” Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts. Are we destined for a San Francisco 49ers–Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl showdown, or will one of the teams playing on wild-card weekend pull off an upset en route to a shot at the …

NFL Playoff Guide: How to watch, bracket format and betting favorites
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Playoff Guide: How to watch, bracket format and betting favorites

Associated Press  

Three of the NFL’s heavyweights have made it to the sport’s championship weekend. Then there are the Detroit Lions — who are one win away from their first Super Bowl appearance. 1 49ers, 6:30 p.m. EST, Fox BETTING FAVORITES Oddsmakers are expecting two decent games this weekend but believe it’ll be a Ravens-Niners Super Bowl. Wild-card round: Jan. 13-15 Divisional …

Analysis: Cowboys got all the breaks while Ravens and 49ers were big winners, locking up No. 1 seeds
1 year, 2 months 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 …

NFL playoff picture after Week 16: Ravens close in on AFC’s top seed; NFC up for grabs
1 year, 3 months ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 16: Ravens close in on AFC’s top seed; NFC up for grabs

New York Times  

Read the latest on the NFL playoff picture. Remaining schedule: vs. Miami Dolphins, vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Odds: To make playoffs: 100 percent | To earn bye: 69.5 percent | To win Super Bowl: 17.2 percent The Ravens’ defense vs. the 49ers on Christmas: ◻️ 5 INT ◻️ 9 QB hits ◻️ 4 sackshttps://t.co/Hh2mfOm6AZ pic.twitter.com/XF8vaN0tuT — The Athletic NFL December 26, …

Ravens dominate 49ers with physicality and playmaking, send message to rest of NFL
1 year, 3 months ago

Ravens dominate 49ers with physicality and playmaking, send message to rest of NFL

New York Times  

From Broderick Washington slamming Christian McCaffrey after a short gain to Isaiah Likely stiff-arming Ji’Ayir Brown to the ground to Justin Madubuike putting Jon Feliciano on his back on an early pass rush, the Baltimore Ravens made one thing clear: They were the more physical team at Levi’s Stadium Monday night. “I believe we play better under pressure,” said Ravens …

Ravens ruin Brock Purdy’s Christmas, crush 49ers: Where does Lamar Jackson’s MVP case sit now?
1 year, 3 months ago

Ravens ruin Brock Purdy’s Christmas, crush 49ers: Where does Lamar Jackson’s MVP case sit now?

New York Times  

By Matt Barrows, Jeff Zrebiec, David Lombardi and Mark Puleo Brock Purdy has certainly had better Christmases. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback entered Sunday night’s highly-anticipated clash with the Baltimore Ravens as the NFL MVP favorite and exited the 33-19 loss embarrassed. Baltimore’s defense picked off the sophomore quarterback four times and held Purdy to 255 yards on 18-of-32 passing, …

Pro Picks: 49ers will edge Ravens on Christmas night in a matchup of the NFL’s current No. 1 seeds
1 year, 3 months ago

Pro Picks: 49ers will edge Ravens on Christmas night in a matchup of the NFL’s current No. 1 seeds

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. 49ERS, 26-23 BUFFALO at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Line: Bills minus 12 1/2 The Bills are back in playoff contention and even have a shot at the AFC East after beating Kansas City and dominating Dallas. UPSET SPECIAL: JAGUARS, 24-23 CINCINNATI at …

NFL playoff picture after Week 15: Eagles fall to Seahawks, lose control over NFC’s top seed
1 year, 3 months ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 15: Eagles fall to Seahawks, lose control over NFC’s top seed

New York Times  

Read the latest on the NFL playoff picture. Remaining schedule: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, vs. Carolina Panthers, at Tennessee Titans Odds: To make playoffs: 72.6 percent | To earn bye: 0 percent | To win Super Bowl: 2 percent Cleveland Browns Quarterback Joe Flacco, who turns 39 next month, has eclipsed 300 yards in back-to-back games, and he’s thrown for …

The Super Bowl is just 57 days away but the NFL's playoff picture is far from clear... the 49ers are the ONLY team to have booked their spot - and it's all to play for with four weeks to go
1 year, 3 months ago

The Super Bowl is just 57 days away but the NFL's playoff picture is far from clear... the 49ers are the ONLY team to have booked their spot - and it's all to play for with four weeks to go

Daily Mail  

There are just four weeks left of the NFL's regular season and almost the entirety of the playoff picture remains uncertain. Dak Prescott is having an MVP-caliber season with the Dallas Cowboys leading the NFC East Jason Kelce and the Eagles started the season well but have suffered heavy defeats recently As for the Packers, Jordan Love led them to …

Seahawks battered again by 49ers, as playoff hopes grow bleak
1 year, 3 months ago

Seahawks battered again by 49ers, as playoff hopes grow bleak

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs. Seahawks on Monday Night Football SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Two things are true when the Seattle Seahawks play the San Francisco 49ers. GO DEEPER 49ers' win vs. Seahawks ends with fight, ejections “Losing to the 49ers — we don’t like that,” tight end Noah Fant said. Ward’s ability to cover Metcalf allows …

The 49ers get ‘payback’ against the Eagles with dominant win that makes them Super Bowl favorites
1 year, 3 months 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 Week 13 takeaways: Is defense Lions’ fatal flaw? Are 49ers now Super Bowl favorites?
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Eagles host 49ers in matchup of two of NFC’s top teams
1 year, 4 months ago

Eagles host 49ers in matchup of two of NFC’s top teams

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO at PHILADELPHIA Sunday, 4:25 p.m., FOX OPENING LINE: 49ers by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: San Francisco 6-5; Philadelphia 6-2-3 SERIES RECORD: San Francisco leads 19-14-1 LAST MEETING: On Jan. 29, 2023, the Eagles won 31-7 over the 49ers in the NFC championship game. The talented 49ers receiver had critical comments for Philadelphia CB …

The 49ers keep quiet headed into NFC title game rematch against the Eagles
1 year, 4 months ago

The 49ers keep quiet headed into NFC title game rematch against the Eagles

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers had plenty to say after they lost the NFC title game last season to the Philadelphia Eagles while playing much of the game without a functioning quarterback. You got to focus on playing smart and smart football and execute at a high level in order to go into somebody’s house who is …

49ers and Eagles head into NFC title game rematch focused on reversing last season’s disappointment
1 year, 4 months ago

49ers and Eagles head into NFC title game rematch focused on reversing last season’s disappointment

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. Both teams head into Sunday’s rematch of last season’s NFC title game with a chance to turn those recent failures into success. The Niners have two years of playoff close calls hanging over them, losing the NFC championship game in 2021 to the Rams and last season to …

Analysis: AFC’s race for the No. 1 seed is tight with 4 division leaders earning Week 12 wins
1 year, 4 months ago

Analysis: AFC’s race for the No. 1 seed is tight with 4 division leaders earning Week 12 wins

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. “When you have a short week and you’re playing a team like the Raiders, who always plays you tough, you have to bounce right back,” Mahomes said. A week after drops by Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Justin Watson cost them a win against the Eagles, it was important …

The Baltimore Ravens are on a roll right now, but so is the rest of the AFC North
1 year, 4 months ago

The Baltimore Ravens are on a roll right now, but so is the rest of the AFC North

Associated Press  

— In his own tongue-in-cheek way, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh gave the rest of the AFC North his respect as the Ravens head into a couple of key divisional matchups these next two weeks. Baltimore lost star J.K. Dobbins to an Achilles tendon injury in the first game of the season, but the Ravens have continued to run the ball …

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