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The 49ers' defense will be in for a tougher test against Kyler Murray and the Cardinals

Oct. 03, 2024 19:19 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A matchup with the offensively challenged New England Patriots was just what the San Francisco 49ers' defense needed to get back on track. A better test of whether those early season struggles were a temporary blip or a more concerning problem will come...

Dolphins hope to turn season around against Patriots. New England just looking for a win

Oct. 03, 2024 15:57 PM EDT

Miami (1-3) at New England (1-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Patriots by 1. Against the spread: Dolphins 0-4; Patriots 1-2-1. Series record: Dolphins lead 62-55. Last meeting: Miami won 24-17 in Foxborough,...

49ers look for back-to-back wins when they host the Cardinals

Oct. 03, 2024 15:37 PM EDT

Arizona (1-3) at San Francisco (2-2) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Cardinals 2-2; 49ers 2-2. Series record: 49ers lead 36-29. Last meeting: 49ers beat Patriots 45-29 in...

Huntley and Brissett square off for Dolphins and Patriots while bigger names remain on the sideline

Oct. 03, 2024 13:04 PM EDT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — This could have been a matchup of exciting young quarterbacks, with Tua Tagovailoa and Drake Maye taking the field for the Dolphins and Patriots. Instead, we get Tyler Huntley and Jacoby Brissett. The two, once-proud franchises and longtime...

Patriots center David Andrews to have season-ending shoulder surgery

Oct. 02, 2024 13:35 PM EDT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots center David Andrews, a nine-year veteran and two-time Super Bowl champion, is expected to have season-ending shoulder surgery, coach Jerod Mayo said on Wednesday. Andrews left Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers in the...

NFL teams could see more 2-game European trips in league's international playbook

Oct. 01, 2024 05:57 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — London one week, Madrid the next? Two-game trips to Europe could become a regular option for NFL teams as the league looks to increase the number of international games to 16 per season. Cities like Dublin and Berlin hope to join the NFL’s roster of...

The Patriots are now turning the ball over, adding to their problems

Sep. 30, 2024 21:02 PM EDT

Rhamondre Stevenson was supposed to give the New England Patriots one position it didn’t have to worry about coming into the season. The Patriots running back gained more than 1,000 yards in 2022 and was good enough over his first three years to earn a four-year, $36 million...

The 49ers use game against Patriots as a get-well opportunity after back-to-back losses

Sep. 30, 2024 19:54 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A matchup with the banged-up, struggling New England Patriots was just what the San Francisco 49ers needed following back-to-back losses on the road. That doesn't mean there wasn't plenty to clean up for the 49ers once the competition gets stiffer if they...

Another poor passing day for the Patriots leads to more questions about when Drake Maye will start

Sep. 29, 2024 21:27 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The passing game for the New England Patriots has yet to get off the ground this season behind veteran Jacoby Brissett. Another inept performance through the air has only heightened the questions about when the Patriots will turn the offense over to hyped...

Fred Warner's pick-6 helps the 49ers snap a 2-game skid with a 30-13 win over the Patriots

Sep. 29, 2024 20:51 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Even after all the success the San Francisco 49ers had the past few seasons, a two-game skid and a string of injuries early in the season can raise some doubts for any team. Considered those answered for one day at least. Brock Purdy threw...