49ers-Eagles has serious Game of the Year potential; plus, Denver's revival and the art of scripting plays

Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. Today’s installment covers: How Sean Payton and Vance Joseph brought the Broncos back from the dead. What is “the first 15”? Explaining the strategy behind an opening script of plays. But first, a primer …

Browns QB Joe Flacco to start vs. Rams; Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) ruled out

Joe Flacco‘s 2023 season debut will be as the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback on Sunday. Dorian Thompson-Robinson has been ruled out for Week 13 due to a concussion, ushering Flacco into the starting role for the Browns against the host Los Angeles Rams, the team announced Friday. Flacco, a former Super Bowl Most Valuable Player …

Steelers CB Patrick Peterson on facing Cardinals QB Kyler Murray: 'He's starting to get back in his old ways'

James Conner isn’t the only familiar face having a reunion when the Arizona Cardinals travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers. Longtime Cardinals and current Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson will go against his former squad for the third time. Peterson previously faced Arizona twice when he was with the Minnesota Vikings, in Week 2, …

NFL UK Christmas Competition Official Rules – Day 2

NFL UK Christmas Competition Official Rules Entry Period: The NFL UK Christmas Competition (the “Promotion”) is sponsored by NFL International Limited (“Sponsor” or “NFL”) and is open between 00:01 Greenwich Mean Time (“GMT”) on 15 December 2023 and 23:59 GMT on 26 December 2023 (the “Entry Period”). Promotion open only to legal residents of the …

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson looking forward to teaming up with QB Josh Dobbs in return from IR

Justin Jefferson is back from his stay on injured reserve. He’s arrived to some new surroundings. Jefferson will run routes for a new quarterback this weekend, veteran journeyman Josh Dobbs, who has captured the attention of the NFL world with his heroics displayed as starting quarterback of two different clubs in 2023. He nearly lost …

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, Dec. 7

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com’s transaction hub for a daily breakdown. (NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order.) Atlanta Falcons 2023 · 6-6-0 INJURIES WR Mack Hollins (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday’s practice. OL Kaleb McGary (knee) DNP CB Jeff Okudah (ankle) DNP CB A.J. Terrell (concussion protocol) …

Move the Sticks: The Athletic article on Panthers' dysfunction, most impactful rookies in Week 13 & Eagles vs. Cowboys preview

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks. To start off the show, the guys react to The Athletic article on the Panthers’ dysfunction (4:17). Next, the pair break down rookie impact scores from the NFL Research team, as they look at who the most impact impactful rookies …