Mac Jones shines in relief of Purdy as 49ers top Saints 26-21
Jones threw for 279 yards and a career-high-tying three touchdowns, and the banged-up 49ers defeated the Saints 26-21 on Sunday.
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Jones threw for 279 yards and a career-high-tying three touchdowns, and the banged-up 49ers defeated the Saints 26-21 on Sunday.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with a toe injury and is considered "week to week.".
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is a "long shot" to play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday due to a toe injury.
New Orleans Saints veteran starting quarterback Derek Carr said he decided to retire because of an injury in his right shoulder.
"Our community has experienced an unimaginable tragedy and our collective hearts are broken," said Gayle Benson, who owns the New Orleans Saints.
The defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers were eliminated from the playoffs before their game at Miami began on Sunday because of victories by Washington and the Los Angeles Rams.
Brock Purdy went 2 for 6 for 11 yards but the 49ers beat the Saints 16-10 on Sunday night.
After canceling joint practices because of a litany of injuries, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan plans to play several of his starters, including quarterback Brock Purdy, in an exhibition game against the New Orleans Saints.
San Francisco defensive tackle Kalia Davis will need to undergo surgery on his knee after getting hurt in the exhibition opener in the latest injury to hit the 49ers.
The San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints canceled their scheduled joint practices for this week with the Niners dealing with several nagging injuries.
What Tom Brady is doing is beyond the scope of human understanding. What other conclusion could possibly account for the sheer nonchalance or even outright exasperation that a 43-year-old quarterback not only survived an NFL season but has somehow made it to the penultimate weekend of the year?
The Bears backed into the playoffs, but they'll have to face a Saints team that's kept winning despite injuries and COVID issues.
Can the New Orleans Saints keep pace with Patrick Mahomes and the high-powered Kansas City Chiefs, or at least slow them down enough?
Drew Brees was pulled at halftime with a rib injury after passing for just 76 yards and one touchdown but Alvin Kamara scored three times and New Orleans' defense largely stifled San Francisco to help the Saints secure a 27-13 victory.
The Raiders have reportedly agreed to sign cornerback Eli Apple to a one-year deal. He has three career interceptions to go along with 55 passes defended in four seasons and will likely start alongside Trayvon Mullen in the Raiders defensive backfield.
Jimmy Garoppolo passed for 349 yards and four touchdowns, Robbie Gould kicked a 30-yard field goal as time expired and the San Francisco 49ers pulled out a 48-46 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
The 49ers bring their stifling defense to New Orleans to face the NFC South-leading Saints in a matchup with NFC playoff implications.
The 49ers defense may be the NFL's most dominant, but the team still needs Jimmy Garoppolo to make timely plays against the Saints and down the stretch.
The Drew Brees-led Saints should overpower a Panthers team reliant on the rushing of Christian McCaffrey and desperate to stay in the playoff race.
Teddy Bridgewater starts in place of the injured Drew Brees, as the Saints look to get back on track against Russell Wilson and the Seahawks.
The Rams beat the Saints, and the Patriots topped to Chiefs to set the stage for Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta.
The Saints comeback was almost complete, then Marcus Williams whiffed on a last-second tackle, and Vikings' Stefon Diggs raced for a TD.
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