List/Grid Monthly Archives: October 2019
49ers report card: Grades on offense, defense in 28-25 win vs. Cardinals
The 49ers came away with the win Thursday night, but they have a lot of things they need to clean up. Powered by WPeMatico
49ers can learn from Kyler Murray ahead of matchup vs. Russell Wilson
The 49ers made plenty of mistakes against Kyler Murray, and they better learn from them before facing Russell Wilson on Monday night. Powered by WPeMatico
Week 9 Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em
Nick Mensio dives into the matchups and highlights some of his favorite starts and sits for Week 9. (AP) Powered by WPeMatico
Jimmy Garoppolo-Emmanuel Sanders chemistry on display in 49ers’ win
Some relationships take time to develop. Not with Jimmy Garoppolo and Emmanuel Sanders. Powered by WPeMatico
Kwon Alexander to have MRI for possible pectoral injury
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander will have an MRI on Friday to determine the full extent of a chest injury that forced him out of Thursday night’s win over…
Cardinals’ rally comes up short in 28-25 loss to 49ers
Andy Isabella caught Kyler Murray’s pass behind the outstretched hand of a defender and left the rest of San Francisco’s defense flailing behind him. A two-point conversion later, Arizona had…
Garoppolo throws 4 TD passes, 49ers beat Cardinals 28-25
Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 317 yards and four touchdowns on a night his team’s vaunted defense wasn’t at its best, and the San Francisco 49ers reached the halfway point of…
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson reveals how Seahawks are 6-2
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson reveals how Seahawks are 6-2. Powered by WPeMatico
Hobbled George Kittle happy Ross Dwelley helped 49ers beat Cardinals
Late in Thursday’s game, a bruised and battered George Kittle knew he wasn’t the 49ers’ best option at tight end. Powered by WPeMatico
Can’t-Miss Play: George Kittle puts nasty stiff-arm on defender on juking TD
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completes a 30-yard touchdown pass to tight end George Kittle. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on FOX…
Budda Baker’s best plays on ‘TNF’ vs. 49ers | Week 9
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker recorded 13 tackles, including two for a loss and three broken up passes on “Thursday Night Football” against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 9….
49ers will win Super Bowl with hot Jimmy Garoppolo, Torrey Smith says
Torrey Smith knows what it takes to win a Super Bowl, having done it twice. Powered by WPeMatico
Jimmy Garoppolo’s best passes on ‘TNF’ | Week 9
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo became the first San Francisco 49ers quarterback to throw for 300 yards and four touchdowns since 2000. Here are his best plays from “Thursday Night Football” against…
George Kittle’s best plays on ‘TNF’ vs. Cards | Week 9
Tight end George Kittle gutted through a 79-yard performance with a touchdown for the San Francisco 49ers during Week 9 of “Thursday Night Football.” This game is streaming live on…
Kenyan Drake’s best plays in Cardinals debut | Week 9
Newly acquired Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake rushed for 110 yards and added 52 yards through the air on “Thursday Night Football” against the San Francisco 49ers. This game…
Garoppolo Tosses Four Scores
Ryan McDowell covers the latest NFL news including the 49ers moving to 8-0 against Arizona on Thursday. (AP) Powered by WPeMatico
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle breaks down epic stiff-arm TD vs. Cardinals
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle breaks down epic stiff-arm TD vs. Arizona Cardinals. Powered by WPeMatico
The Rush: 49ers stay undefeated, Kevin Durant talks Warriors divorce
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE to see today’s piping-hot, fresh-outta-the-oven episode of THE RUSH with Jared Quay! We’ll let you know everything you didn’t know you needed to know about sports….
The Rush: 49ers stay undefeated, Kevin Durant talks Warriors divorce
The 49ers beat the Cardinals in Thursday Night Football to remain undefeated, Kevin Durant admitted his beef with Draymond Green factored into his decision to sign with the Nets, and…
Vikings-Chiefs Preview
The Chiefs aren’t the only ones who hope Patrick Mahomes plays against Minnesota on Sunday. You want to play against their best,” Cousins said. Then again, Cousins isn’t the one…
In the Bears, Alshon Jeffery will find a familiar foe. Could that be exactly what the embattled wideout needs?
The embattled wideout has a history of terrorizing his former team and is in need of a get-right game. Powered by WPeMatico
49ers vs. Cardinals highlights | Week 9
Watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals highlights from Week 9 of the 2019 season. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on FOX…
Ravens, Jackson takes on Brady, undefeated Pats in Week 9
Lamar Jackson is off to a sensational start with his arm and his legs, putting up eye-popping numbers in his second NFL season. The Baltimore quarterback knows he has a…
Jimmy Garoppolo tosses four touchdowns as 49ers stay unbeaten with 28-25 win over Cardinals
A career-best four touchdown passes from Jimmy Garoppolo nearly went to waste for the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night. However, key third down throws to Emmanuel Sanders and Ross…
49ers takeaways: What we learned in gritty 28-25 win over Cardinals
It was a lot closer than the 49ers would have liked, but Jimmy Garoppolo and Co. moved to 8-0 with a 28-25 win over the Cardinals on Thursday night. Powered…
Is the 2019 Patriots defense on the same level as the 2000 Ravens?
The Patriots own the best defense in the NFL, but does it measure up with some of the best in league history? Powered by WPeMatico
49ers’ Kwon Alexander to undergo MRI for possible pectoral injury
The 49ers lost an important member of their defense in the fourth quarter Thursday. Powered by WPeMatico
49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander ruled out with chest injury
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander was ruled out for the remainder of Thursday night’s game with the Arizona Cardinals due to a chest injury. Alexander left the game in…
Titans-Panthers Preview
The Carolina Panthers are determined to not allow another lopsided midseason loss to send their season spiraling. The Panthers (4-3) enter Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans coming off a…
Watch 49ers’ Dante Pettis celebrate touchdown with ‘Thriller’ dance
Pettis has been known to use some fancy footwork, so it’s no surprise he invoked the King of Pop. Powered by WPeMatico
Packers-Chargers Preview
Despite being among the top quarterbacks in passing yards, Aaron Rodgers and Philip Rivers find themselves going in opposite directions heading into Sunday’s game. Rodgers and his Green Bay Packers…
Jimmy Garoppolo has a career-best four touchdown passes
Jimmy Garoppolo threw nine touchdown passes in the first seven games. He has four tonight. The 49ers quarterback twice had thrown three touchdown passes in a game, including against Cincinnati…
Cowboys-Giants Preview
It’s easy to assume games between Dallas and the Giants are going to be a running backs’ showcase featuring Ezekiel Elliott of the Cowboys and Saquon Barkley of New York….
How long has it been since Eagles’ secondary was healthy?
Do you remember the last time the Eagles’ secondary was healthy? It’s been awhile, but this is the strongest unit the team has had playing together in over 13 months….
Colts-Steelers Preview
Jacoby Brissett has been in Mason Rudolph’s spot before. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback knows what it’s like to step in for the face of the franchise. When Luck stunned his…
Rookie mistake? Kliff Kingsbury timeout leads to 49ers TD
A Kliff Kingsbury timeout cost the Cardinals a fourth-down stop at the goal line. Powered by WPeMatico
Watch 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo, Emmanuel Sanders connect for touchdown
The 49ers’ trade-deadline acquisition is looking better and better. Powered by WPeMatico
Kliff Kingsbury’s late timeout costs Cardinals as 49ers lead 21-7 at half
The Cardinals had no problem moving down the field on their first possession. They have done nothing since. The 49ers gained 20 total yards and punted on their first two…
Redskins-Bills Preview
Linebacker Lorenzo Alexander took a moment from discussing the ”whuppin,” as he put it, the Bills defense experienced last weekend to assess the sorry state of the Washington Redskins, one…
Bears-Eagles Preview
The Chicago Bears meet the Philadelphia Eagles for the first time since a double doink ended their season and they still haven’t solved their kicking woes. The Bears lost 16-15…
Emmanuel Sanders helps 49ers to 14-7 lead
Emmanuel Sanders had four catches for 25 yards and a touchdown in his 49ers’ debut last week. He already has four catches for 73 yards tonight. On the 49ers’ go-ahead…
Watch 49ers’ George Kittle truck defender en route to 30-yard touchdown
Talk about a truck stick. Powered by WPeMatico
Redskins fire back at Trent Williams with medical review request from NFL
Trent Williams spoke publicly for the first time after ending a very lenghty holdout, and the seven-time Pro Bowler made some damning accusations about the Redskins medical staff. Well, the…
Bears QB isn’t only one feeling heat in Chicago
After winning coach of the year, Matt Nagy is no longer the toast of the town. Powered by WPeMatico
Benny Snell had surgery on knee
The Steelers are running short on running backs at the moment, and one of them will miss the next few weeks. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Steelers running…
Passing numbers down in NFL through Week 8
Blame it on Andrew Luck’s early retirement, injuries to Patrick Mahomes, Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger, or dominant defenses in New England and San Francisco but passing numbers in the…
GM John Lynch likes the chemistry the 49ers have developed
The 49ers have a good thing going.The club is 7-0 entering their Week 9 game Thursday night against the Arizona Cardinals. The players have meshed well in the locker room,…
The 10 Plays That Made Week 8
Josh Norris ranks the top 10 plays that made Week 8, including Jacoby Brissett engineering a Colts victory out of the clutches of Von Miller. (AP) Powered by WPeMatico
Devonta Freeman nearly shipped to Detroit
Connor Allen breaks down Devonta Freeman’s near departure, Thursday Night Football and key injury updates in Thursday’s Dose. (AP) Powered by WPeMatico
How 49ers defensive linemen feast on group dinners, opposing QBs alike
The 49ers’ defensive linemen keep eating, but don’t want to get stuck with the bill. Powered by WPeMatico
The Picks are in
We are back to rev up another edition of the GoMiddle staff pick em for the week.Last week only Matt Dossett picked the Blue Raiders to top Florida Atlantic.***Staff standings***-Austin…
Mic’d Up: Derek Carr checks in with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson after kick to the eye | Week 8
Join the Houston Texans on the sideline for their Week 8 win over the Oakland Raiders. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on CBS…
Adams still ‘hurt’ Jets listened to trade offers for him
Jamal Adams stepped into Joe Douglas’ office last Friday and told the New York Jets general manager he was exactly where he wants to be. ”I’m excited to be here…
First and Final Thoughts: Where do the Bears go from here?
Is turning the season around realistic at this point? Powered by WPeMatico
Chargers hope promoting Steichen can help fix offensive woes
Anthony Lynn is hoping the Los Angeles Chargers can get into a better rhythm on offense with Shane Steichen calling the plays the rest of the season. Lynn named Steichen…
Davante Adams returns to practice for Packers
Four weeks and six days after injuring a toe against the Eagles on a Thursday night in late September, Packers receiver Davante Adams has returned to practice. Adams participated in…
Martellus Bennett: ‘When you play for Bill Belichick, you want to prove him wrong’
Former New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett explains the type of motivation players get from playing for Bill Belichick. Powered by WPeMatico
Darius Slay on not being traded: I don’t care. I’m a millionaire, dude
Out of one side of his mouth, Darius Slay said he didn’t care whether the Lions traded him or not. Out of the other, the cornerback said he wants Detroit…
Game Theory: Every NFL team’s chances to make playoffs as of Week 9
Cynthia Frelund uses her mathematical model to determine each contending team’s chances of making the 2019 NFL playoffs as of Week 9. Powered by WPeMatico
Mic’d Up: Green Bay Packers sideline erupts after Aaron Rodgers’ crazy back-corner TD | Week 8
Join the Green Bay Packers on the sideline as they celebrate their big win in Week 8 over the Kansas City Chiefs. Powered by WPeMatico
Coach’s Corner: Goal No. 1 is to stop Nebraska’s RPO
Purdue thinks it has its defense buttoned up and ready to take on Nebraska’s run-pass option scheme Powered by WPeMatico
Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron compares ’18 Colts with quarterback Andrew Luck to ’19 Colts with QB Jacoby Brissett
Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron joins “NFL Total Access” to talk about quarterback Jacoby Brissett, his team’s season so far, taking a touchdown intended for guard Quenton Nelson and…
NFL Week 9 WR/CB Matchups and TE Analysis
The Rotoworld WR/CB matchups column details the best-and-worst situations for the passing games from every Week 9 game. Also includes analysis on TEs. (Getty Images) Powered by WPeMatico
NFL Playbook: Why the Dallas Cowboys must return to featuring running back Ezekiel Elliott on offense
NFL Network’s Brian Billick breaks down why the Dallas Cowboys need to return to featuring running back Ezekiel Elliott on offense if they want to win the NFC East. Powered…
Ranking the 32 best NFL rookies so far in 2019
We’re picking the best 32 rookies to date, regardless of position. This way we can measure the players through a broader lens and show exactly why, for example, Kyler Murray…
Seahawks silent at trade deadline, but shuffle continues
A day before the NFL trade deadline, Pete Carroll lamented the lack of noise surrounding his Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks kept their surprise moves for the day after the deadline….
NFL Network’s Kurt Warner’s top five quarterbacks of Week 8
NFL Network’s Kurt Warner breaks down his top five quarterbacks from Week 8. Powered by WPeMatico
Bucs promote TE Jordan Leggett; place LB Jack Cichy on IR
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have promoted tight end Jordan Leggett from the practice squad to the active roster. Powered by WPeMatico
‘Frustrated’ Browns QB Mayfield storms away from interview
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — �� Baker Mayfield’s frustration finally boiled over. Annoyed with a reporter’s line of questioning about a drive at the end of the first half in last…
Devin McCourty: Patriots and Ravens ‘don’t like each other very much’
New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty is ready for a battle on Sunday night between two teams that “don’t like each other very much.” Powered by WPeMatico
Harbaugh vs. Belichick: Analytics Guy vs. ‘Less Than Zero’ Analytics Guy
Ravens coach John Harbaugh is pretty old-school, but he’s embraced the input he gets from his analytics department. Bill Belichick is VERY old-school, but when it comes to analytics influencing…
Best of Mic’d Up: Week 8
Experience the sights and sounds of the game from the perspective of the NFL players and personnel on the field in the Week 8 edition of “Best of Mic’d Up”….
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport details what’s next for Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams after failed physical
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport details what’s next for Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams after his failed physical. Powered by WPeMatico
New York Jets safety Jamal Adams on trade rumors: ‘I didn’t take that lightly’
New York Jets safety Jamal Adams sounds off on trade rumors, and NFL Network’s “NFL Total Access” crew reacts to his remarks. Powered by WPeMatico
John Lynch pleased with 49ers’ roster, as key injured starters return
With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, general manager John Lynch is happy with where the 49ers are at. Powered by WPeMatico
Gardner Minshew a full participant in practice despite shoulder soreness
Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew has a sore right shoulder but appears to be good to go this week. The Jaguars announced that Minshew has soreness in his throwing shoulder but…
Raiders preparing to play without injured C Rodney Hudson
The Oakland Raiders are preparing to make do without the anchor of their offensive line. Center Rodney Hudson missed practice on Wednesday with a sprained ankle that knocked him out…
Raiders thrilled for Oakland return after rough extended road trip
“But after a while, you’re like, another trip, another Friday we have to leave. I kind of want to take my wife on a date … “ Powered by WPeMatico
Patriots’ Watson plenty familiar with Ravens’ defense
As a veteran of 16 NFL seasons who spent two of those years with the Baltimore Ravens, Ben Watson is well versed in the hard-nosed history of that team. ”It…
Matt Nagy and the Bears have moved passed Eddy Piñeiro’s missed kick, even if Chicago hasn’t
At 3-4, can you really blame them though? Powered by WPeMatico
Titans QB Tannehill back at work after father-in-law’s death
Focusing on football hasn’t been very easy the past week for Ryan Tannehill. The eight-year veteran quarterback is starting again in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans, trying to give…
Redskins say Williams failed physical for helmet discomfort
Standout left tackle Trent Williams is back at the Washington Redskins’ practice facility, but there’s no certainty that he’ll play at all this season. Interim coach Bill Callahan said the…
The Browns should be worried about Baker
Everyone in Cleveland is frustrated right now. But the franchise has too much riding on Baker Mayfield to let its young quarterback continue to regress. Powered by WPeMatico
DeSean Jackson returns to practice as limited participant
The Eagles didn’t make any moves at the trade deadline, but they are closer to seeing the return of receiver DeSean Jackson. Jackson returned to practice for the first time…
Raiders injury report: Josh Jacobs, Tyrell Williams limited in practice
The Raiders are starting to get whole on the offensive side thanks to skill players responding well to treatment. Powered by WPeMatico
Bills coach criticizes past regime for ‘irresponsible’ moves
Bills coach Sean McDermott took a swipe at Buffalo’s former front office in defending the team’s decision to stand pat at the trade deadline despite having several needs to address….
NFL odds: Here’s where Patriots stand in latest Super Bowl LIV betting lines
The New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers are the only unbeaten teams remaining in the 2019 NFL season, but judging by the latest Super Bowl LIV betting lines, oddsmakers…
Nagy envisions Bears bouncing back, like Chiefs in 2015
Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy recalled the big slide and the bigger recovery that followed. The Kansas City Chiefs opened the 2015 season with a victory, then dropped five in…
Aqib Talib will remain in Los Angeles to rehab
The Dolphins traded for Aqib Talib on Tuesday, but the cornerback may never report to the team. Talib is on injured reserve with a rib injury and becomes a free…
49ers-Cardinals Preview
Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson remembers this version of the San Francisco 49ers. The nine-year veteran broke into the NFL back in 2011 with Arizona and during his early years, the…
49ers look to end 8-game skid vs. NFC West rival Cardinals
Jim Tomsula and Chip Kelly couldn’t do it in their one season as head coach in San Francisco. Kyle Shanahan hasn’t done it in two years with the 49ers. Powered…
49ers look to end 8-game skid vs. NFC West rival Cardinals
Jim Tomsula and Chip Kelly couldn’t do it in their one season as head coach in San Francisco. Kyle Shanahan hasn’t done it in two years with the 49ers. Powered…
Richie Incognito shifting to center as Raiders offensive line shuffles
It once again will be next man up for the Raiders’ offensive line. Powered by WPeMatico
Austin Ekeler Does One-Armed Pullups While Reading A Book
The Los Angeles Chargers running back put together the “total mind and body workout.” Powered by WPeMatico
Chris Harris “definitely happy” he wasn’t traded
Broncos cornerback Chris Harris’s name was mentioned often as a trade candidate leading up to Tuesday’s trade deadline, but 4 p.m. ET came and went without Harris being shipped to…
Trent Williams to take his physical in Washington today
While we still don’t know what Trent Williams plans to do this season, we should at least find out if he’s able to. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the…
Mike Tomlin expresses “confidence” in Mason Rudolph
Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph was as bad as he could be in the first quarter Monday night. But Steelers coach Mike Tomlin never considered pulling him for Devlin Hodges. Via…
Buffalo-Washington has this season’s lowest over-under at 36.5
A quarterback matchup of Josh Allen and Case Keenum isn’t likely to put many points on the board. That’s why the over-under has been set at 36.5, which is the…
No deal: Why Cowboys struck out at the deadline
A source told Yahoo Sports that Dallas never came close to the Jets’ mammoth asking price for star safety Jamal Adams. Powered by WPeMatico
Little Movement at NFL Trade Deadline
Kate Magdziuk discusses the trades that could have been as the NFL trade deadline passed Tuesday and the rest-of-season impact for your fantasy teams. (AP) Powered by WPeMatico
