49ers 49ers QB Brock Purdy returned from his turf toe injury to record 200 passing yards and three touchdowns in their 41-22 win over the Cardinals in Week 11. Purdy felt like he was able to get into a rhythm, which was his goal going into the game. “Six weeks off in-season for me, mentally, it was, I want to jump back in and get to where I was,” Purdy said, via Albert Breer … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Brock Purdy, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks
AFC Notes: Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders, Pete Carroll
Broncos Broncos CB Riley Moss was penalized three times in Week 11, including one that negated an interception return for a touchdown by CB Jahdae Barron. Moss admitted that he needs to put more emphasis on playing the ball. “Listen, I will absolutely own up to the last one, the underthrown ball,” Moss said, via BroncosWire. “I can’t be grabbing him like that. It’s tough. It’s … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders, Pete Carroll
NFC Notes: 49ers, Cardinals, Rams, Aaron Donald
49ers If 49ers DC Robert Saleh was to leave his post as the team’s defensive coordinator, Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich would be at the top of HC Kyle Shanahan‘s list, according to SI’s Albert Breer. Ulbrich would likely not be available, so Breer believes that defensive assistant Gus Bradley would be the most realistic succession plan. Cardinals Cardinals WR Michael Wilson had a … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: 49ers, Cardinals, Rams, Aaron Donald
AFC Notes: Pete Carroll, Ashton Jeanty, Chiefs, Raiders
Chiefs Chiefs HC Andy Reid said LG Kingsley Suamataia (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday, and WR Xavier Worthy‘s status is uncertain after he tweaked his ankle, per Matt Derrick. Chiefs LT Josh Simmons returned to the team after being excused for personal reasons. Simmons elected to keep the reason for his absence private, via Derrick. Raiders Raiders RB Ashton … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Pete Carroll, Ashton Jeanty, Chiefs, Raiders
NFC Notes: Jonathan Gannon, Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks
49ers 49ers LB Tatum Bethune has a high ankle sprain and will miss multiple weeks. (Eric Branch) Because of the bye week coming up in Week 14, the 49ers do not plan to place Bethune on injured reserve, HC Kyle Shanahan said. (Matt Maiocco) Shanahan said the 49ers will not open the practice window for WR Brandon Aiyuk this week. He maintains that the plan is to have him back … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jonathan Gannon, Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks