An early turning point in the 49ers’ NFC championship loss to the Eagles came on Philadelphia’s opening drive. Head coach Kyle Shanahan opted to not challenge a controversial fourth-down reception by Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, gifting Philadelphia a first-and-goal at the 49ers’ 6. Shanahan after the game offered an explanation for his decision not to challenge the … [Read more...] about Why Kyle Shanahan didn’t challenge Eagles early 4th-down catch
6 takeaways from 49ers’ NFC championship defeat
The 49ers’ loss to the Eagles in the NFC championship game felt anticlimactic. It felt like Goliath was supposed to fight another giant, but then David showed up and he didn’t have a sling or stones. A matchup between the two clearcut best teams in the NFC turned into a 31-7 laugher where the 49ers sustained two injuries to quarterbacks, leaving their once high-octane offense a … [Read more...] about 6 takeaways from 49ers’ NFC championship defeat
Golden Nuggets: Pain.
Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Monday, January 30th, 2022 Thompson: The 49ers’ fellowship of heartbreak writes a new chapter (paywall) “On the 49ers’ sixth offensive snap of the game, Purdy ran a play-action and dropped back. His target, Brandon Aiyuk, was coming open. Purdy thought he was about to hit him for a big play. He had no idea the writers from Final … [Read more...] about Golden Nuggets: Pain.
No painkilling shot for Patrick Mahomes, despite ankle injury
Eight days ago, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a high ankle sprain. He has healed well enough to not need a painkilling injection. Tract Wolfson of CBS reported just before kickoff that Mahomes did not receive an injection prior to the AFC Championship against the Bengals. She added that Mahomes had treatment for four to [more] … [Read more...] about No painkilling shot for Patrick Mahomes, despite ankle injury
Chiefs up 3-0, L’Jarius Sneed to locker room
The Chiefs lost a key member of their secondary early in Sunday’s game against the Bengals. Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed stayed down after making a tackle on running back Joe Mixon on the opening drive of the game and eventually was helped to the sideline medical tent. It appeared Sneed suffered a head injury as his [more] … [Read more...] about Chiefs up 3-0, L’Jarius Sneed to locker room
Report: Cowboys part ways with Kellen Moore; Mike McCarthy to call plays
The Cowboys kept Mike McCarthy as their head coach, and they held onto Dan Quinn as their defensive coordinator. They will have a new offensive coordinator. A week after losing in the divisional round, the Cowboys and Kellen Moore came to a mutual decision for Moore to leave, David Moore of the Dallas Morning News [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Cowboys part ways with Kellen Moore; Mike McCarthy to call plays
Chiefs up 6-0 after holding penalty wipes out TD
The Chiefs have made two trips into Bengals territory, but they haven’t been able to put a touchdown on the board. It looked like running back Isiah Pacheco got into the end zone late in the first quarter, but a holding penalty on right tackle Andrew Wylie wiped it off the board. The Chiefs weren’t [more] … [Read more...] about Chiefs up 6-0 after holding penalty wipes out TD
Bengals get on the board, trail 6-3 in second quarter
The wait for a touchdown at Arrowhead Stadium will go on a little longer. Bengals kicker Evan McPhearson hit a 30-yard field goal with 8:36 to play in the first half to provide Cincinnati with its first points of the game. The Chiefs have kicked a pair of field goals and lead 6-3. The Bengals’ [more] … [Read more...] about Bengals get on the board, trail 6-3 in second quarter
Travis Kelce’s 15th playoff touchdown puts Chiefs up 13-3
It took more than 25 minutes of play for either team to find the end zone in the AFC Championship Game, but the Chiefs finally got a touchdown on the board. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid elected to go for it on a fourth-and-one from the Bengals’ 14-yard line with just under four minutes left [more] … [Read more...] about Travis Kelce’s 15th playoff touchdown puts Chiefs up 13-3