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The 2022 NFC Championship Game was waylaid out of the gate, with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy getting knocked out with an elbow injury on his third pass. The injury allowed then-Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon’s crew to feast on a one-dimensional offense. Purdy is back for Sunday’s rematch in Philly and has …

Read more “Eagles DC Sean Desai: We will have to have a good plan to corral 'slippery' Brock Purdy ”

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense finally showed up to the party in Week 12. The defense has been here the entire time. The Steelers’ D kept the club afloat and spearheaded them into playoff position. Pittsburgh hasn’t allowed an opponent to earn 20 points in the past seven contests, allowing them to go 5-2 over that …

Read more “Steelers HC Mike Tomlin: T.J. Watt is 'best defensive player on the planet right now' ”

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith played at less than 100 percent in his team’s Thanksgiving night loss to the San Francisco 49es, battling an elbow injury suffered in Week 11 Smith threw 18 out of 27 passes for 180 yards and an interception during the 31-13 blowout, all while nursing an injured elbow. A week …

Read more “Seahawks HC Pete Carroll: Geno Smith (elbow) 'night and day' difference heading into Cowboys showdown ”

The inaugural game held on Black Friday was unforgettable, particularly due to a player who made a remarkable impression with one of the most astounding plays ever witnessed. In the second episode of HBO’s Hard Knocks: In Season with the Miami Dolphins, Dolphins safety Jevon Holland stole the show with a 99-yard pick-six to close …

Read more “'Hard Knocks' spotlights Dolphins DB Jevon Holland's play 'that everyone will remember'”

Frank Sinatra once serenaded: “Regrets, I have a few…but too few to mention.” Deebo Samuel lives that line. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver isn’t taking back harsh criticism of Philadelphia Eagles corner James Bradberry ahead of Sunday’s showdown between the NFC’s top two clubs. “I don’t regret nothing I said,” Samuel said Monday when asked …

Read more “49ers WR Deebo Samuel has no regrets calling Eagles CB James Bradberry 'trash' in offseason”

There’s a lot of newness around Tennessee, but one steady piece in the Titans’ secondary through the recent changes has been veteran Amani Hooker. This fall, the safety is preparing to play his sixth season with the Titans, making him one of the team’s longest-standing members. He has experienced the team’s highs and lows over …

Read more “Titans' Amani Hooker: Adding CBs L'Jarius Sneed, Chidobe Awuzie means 'I am able to do my job now'”

One play. All night, the Chicago Bears needed the offense to make one play against the Minnesota Vikings. They refused Repeatedly, the Bears’ defense performed excellently, making stops, forcing turnovers, earning short fields, and doing all they could to provide their offense with an opportunity to triumph. However, each time, their efforts were met with …

Read more “Bears QB Justin Fields finds 'relief' after overcoming sloppy game to secure win over Vikings”