The 49ers have won the NFC West, becoming the second team in the NFC to clinch a playoff berth and the first to clinch their division. Thursday night’s win over the Seahawks made the 49ers the NFC West champions. The 49ers actually don’t have a whole lot to play for over the final three weeks [more] … [Read more...] about NFL Week 15 playoff picture: 49ers join Eagles in the NFC playoffs, five spots still open
Justin Fields to miss practice with an illness
The Bears will not have quarterback Justin Fields at practice on Wednesday. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters that Fields will miss the team’s first on-field work of the week because of an illness. Eberflus called Fields day-to-day in regard to his status for Sunday’s home game against the Eagles. Fields missed one game [more] … [Read more...] about Justin Fields to miss practice with an illness
Roquan Smith: Ryan Poles told me the Bears would build around me, not trade me
Bears General Manager Ryan Poles traded linebacker Roquan Smith to the Ravens just before the trade deadline, and Smith says Poles was going back on his word. Smith told TheAthletic.com that Poles told him repeatedly that his future was in Chicago and that they would work out a long-term contract extension. “I thought Poles would [more] … [Read more...] about Roquan Smith: Ryan Poles told me the Bears would build around me, not trade me
NFL Week 15 playoff picture: 49ers-Seahawks could decide the NFC West race
The NFC West could be decided on Sunday. If the 49ers beat the Seahawks, the division race is over and the 49ers win. Even if the Seahawks win the 49ers will be the favorites, but Seattle has to win to stay alive. Here’s how the NFC playoff picture looks after Monday night: CURRENTLY IN 1. [more] … [Read more...] about NFL Week 15 playoff picture: 49ers-Seahawks could decide the NFC West race
Eagles open practice window for Dallas Goedert
The Eagles could get back an important depth piece as soon as this weekend’s game against the Bears. Philadelphia announced on Wednesday that the club has designated tight end Dallas Goedert to return, opening his 21-day practice window. Goedert has been out with a shoulder injury for a moth. He last caught three passes for [more] … [Read more...] about Eagles open practice window for Dallas Goedert