The New York Times – Sports:
With so many players and a limited, high-stakes schedule, the N.F.L. is one of the best leagues at producing compelling story lines. Like those of Brock Purdy and Geno Smith.
Category: San Francisco 49ers
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In Today’s N.F.L., Good Backups Pay Off (and Are Getting Paid)
The New York Times – Sports:
Backup quarterbacks have been thrust into action at a high rate this season. A handful are keeping their playoff-bound teams afloat.
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N.F.L. Week 13 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
The New York Times – Sports:
The Vikings and 49ers are both underdogs — Minnesota to the surging Lions, San Francisco to Tom Brady’s Buccaneers — in a weekend of “trap” games.
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The N.F.L. Playoff Picture Isn’t as Cloudy as Records Make It Seem
The New York Times – Sports:
As teams jockey for 14 playoff spots over the end of the regular season, the gap between postseason hopefuls and championship contenders is widening.
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N.F.L. Week 13 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
The New York Times – Sports:
Kansas City and the Bengals revisit last season’s A.F.C. championship, the Commanders and Giants battle for playoff seeding, and the Dolphins offense gets its stiffest test yet against the 49ers defense.
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N.F.L. Week 12 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
The New York Times – Sports:
The Thanksgiving Day lineup is stocked, but Sunday is no dud as the Bengals and Titans look to keep streaking and the Jets experiment at quarterback to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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N.F.L. Week 11 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
The New York Times – Sports:
Winter weather enters the picture as the Bills try to halt their slide against the Browns and the Packers host the Titans. But conditions should be electric for Kansas City’s rematch against the Chargers.
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It Was ‘Win Now’ vs. ‘Win Later’ at the NFL’s Trade Deadline
The New York Times – Sports:
The Vikings pulled off an in-division trade, the Ravens got some help for the middle of their defense, and the Jaguars made a bet on the future.
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John McVay, Key Figure in the Making of a 49ers’ Dynasty, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Sports:
He rebounded from the humiliation of “the fumble” as coach of the ’78 New York Giants to help San Francisco win five Super Bowls over 14 seasons as a top team executive.