49ers QB gets financial assist from teammate for Christmas gifts

George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers in the locker room before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium on October 8, 2023 in Santa Clara. Michael Zagaris/Getty Images A teammate who once earned a $21 million signing bonus graciously assisted the NFL’s Mr. Irrelevant to purchase extravagant Christmas gifts for … Read more

Vikings leading receivers Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson ruled out vs. Lions

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson and receiver Jordan Addison were both ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions with injuries. Addison injured his ankle after a collision with a teammate while trying to tackle Lions safety Kerby Joseph following an interception in the second quarter. Hockenson was hit hard by Joseph after … Read more

Mekhi Becton failed Bradley Chubb test

Hero, zero and full blitz from the Jets’ 30-0 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. Hero Dolphins edge-rusher Bradley Chubb had a huge day against Mekhi Becton and the Jets’ offensive line. Chubb had three sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Zero This might have been the worst game in Robert Saleh’s tenure as … Read more

Browns’ Jimmy Haslam being investigated over Berkshire Hathaway bribery claims

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is being investigated over claims from Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway that he attempted to bribe employees of Pilot Travel Center to boost profits this year with the intent of reaching a greater sale price of the business. A lawyer for Pilot revealed that Haslam is being probed by federal prosecutors during … Read more

Travis Kelce lashes out over Chiefs criticism: ‘F–k that’

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has heard those “talking s–t” amid Kansas City’s struggles. During the latest installment of his “New Heights” podcast, the two-time Super Bowl champ called out the Chiefs’ doubters and explained why his team’s issues “can be fixed” following Sunday’s 20-17 loss to their AFC rival Bills — which saw Kelce’s … Read more

WRs John Metchie, Xavier Hutchinson emerging

Welcome to the fantasy football playoffs! Congratulations are certainly in order, but now the work is more important than ever. It doesn’t matter if you earned a first-round bye. Your waiver-wire work needs to be on-point this week, especially when it comes to the wide receiver position. Injuries open up opportunities every week, and as … Read more

Seahawks QB Geno Smith ruled out for NFC West rematch vs. 49ers

The 49ers have looked like the NFL’s best team in the past month, but they’ll still take every break they can get in an NFC West rematch with the Seattle Seahawks. They’re getting a big one on Sunday, as Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was ruled out with a groin injury. Smith tweaked his groin in a … Read more

Robert Saleh challenging Jets’ Zach Wilson to balance ‘hero ball and boring ball’

Since Zach Wilson’s rookie season, Jets head coach Robert Saleh has repeated a phrase in some form in regard to the quarterback’s play: “Sometimes it’s OK to be boring.” Too often during Wilson’s NFL career, now in its third year, he’s been the opposite of boring — and not with good results. As Wilson readies … Read more

Trevor Lawrence’s wife, Marissa, praises ‘tough cookie’ after injury

Trevor Lawrence’s wife, Marissa, seems thrilled to see the Jaguars quarterback back at practice, days after he sustained a high-ankle sprain in the team’s 34-31 overtime loss to the Bengals on “Monday Night Football.” Marissa, who has been married to Lawrence since April 2021, reposted a video from the Jaguars’ official Instagram account that featured … Read more