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Jets look to find a way to defend Eagles’ “Brotherly Shove” The Philadelphia Eagles shove Jalen Hurts forward on a short-yardage situation against Tampa Bay. The play, sometimes called the "Tush Push," or the "Brotherly Shove," is picking up steam; other offenses are beginning to duplicate it. The New York Jets will likely have to try to stop it this Sunday when they face the Eagles. (Photo by MIKE CARLSON, courtesy of GETTY IMAGES)

The Philadelphia Eagles shove Jalen Hurts forward on a short-yardage situation against Tampa Bay. The play, sometimes called the "Tush Push," or the "Brotherly Shove," is picking up steam; other offenses are beginning to duplicate it. The New York Jets will likely have to try to stop it this Sunday when they face the Eagles. (Photo by MIKE CARLSON, courtesy of GETTY IMAGES)

Jets look to find a way to defend Eagles’ “Brotherly Shove”

Shawn Christopher October 11, 2023

“The Tush Push,” the “Brotherly Shove,” or cheating – no matter what you call it (and people...

Colorado’s Travis Hunter could return Friday vs. Stanford Colorado's Travis Hunter (above), who plays both defensive back and wide receiver for the Buffaloes, might be back in the line-up Friday night against Stanford after missing three games with a lacerated liver, coach Deion Sanders said Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of GETTY IMAGES)

Colorado's Travis Hunter (above), who plays both defensive back and wide receiver for the Buffaloes, might be back in the line-up Friday night against Stanford after missing three games with a lacerated liver, coach Deion Sanders said Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of GETTY IMAGES)

Colorado’s Travis Hunter could return Friday vs. Stanford

Shawn Christopher October 10, 2023

The Colorado Buffaloes have really missed defensive back / wide receiver Travis Hunter. Let’s emphasize that they’ve...

Parsons has words for 49ers; Samuel warns to keep ’em sweet Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons (left) and San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel are having a playful war of words on podcasts since the 49ers' 42-10 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy of CBSSPORTS.COM)

Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons (left) and San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel are having a playful war of words on podcasts since the 49ers' 42-10 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy of CBSSPORTS.COM)

Parsons has words for 49ers; Samuel warns to keep ’em sweet

Shawn Christopher October 10, 2023

Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons let his feelings be known on his podcast Monday that even though he...

IN & OUT INJURY REPORT | Vikings’ Jefferson diagnosed with hamstring injury, return uncertain; Watson’s status also uncertain vs. 49ers Sunday Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson was injured against Kansas City on Sunday, an apparent hamstring injury. Jefferson's status for the Vikings' road game at Chicago on Sunday is uncertain, as is the status for Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson in the Browns' home game against the San Francisco 49ers. Watson is dealing with a shoulder injury. (Photo courtesy of SPORTINGNEWS.COM)

Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson was injured against Kansas City on Sunday, an apparent hamstring injury. Jefferson's status for the Vikings' road game at Chicago on Sunday is uncertain, as is the status for Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson in the Browns' home game against the San Francisco 49ers. Watson is dealing with a shoulder injury. (Photo courtesy of SPORTINGNEWS.COM)

IN & OUT INJURY REPORT | Vikings’ Jefferson diagnosed with hamstring injury, return uncertain; Watson’s status also uncertain vs. 49ers Sunday

Shawn Christopher October 9, 2023

It wasn’t an absolutely brutal day around the NFL, as we’ve seen before, but there were injuries...

LATE-GAME NFL ROUNDUP | Niners embarrass Cowboys; Philly still unbeaten, too; Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Burrow are back San Francisco tight end George Kittle (above) had three catches, all touchdowns, against the Dallas Cowboys in the 49ers' 42-10 win Sunday night. San Francisco and Philadelphia are both 5-0, the NFL's last two unbeaten teams this season. (Photo courtesy of SPORTS.YAHOO.COM)

San Francisco tight end George Kittle (above) had three catches, all touchdowns, against the Dallas Cowboys in the 49ers' 42-10 win Sunday night. San Francisco and Philadelphia are both 5-0, the NFL's last two unbeaten teams this season. (Photo courtesy of SPORTS.YAHOO.COM)

LATE-GAME NFL ROUNDUP | Niners embarrass Cowboys; Philly still unbeaten, too; Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Burrow are back

Shawn Christopher October 9, 2023

Ladies and gentlemen, I have an announcement: the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles are still...

OU, Louisville biggest risers in both polls; ‘Horns down; Georgia still No. 1 by wide margin Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (left) listens to coach Jim Harbaugh on the sidelines. The Wolverines are still number two in both the Associated Press and USA Today / AFCA Coaches polls that were released on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of MLIVE.COM)

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (left) listens to coach Jim Harbaugh on the sidelines. The Wolverines are still number two in both the Associated Press and USA Today / AFCA Coaches polls that were released on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of MLIVE.COM)

OU, Louisville biggest risers in both polls; ‘Horns down; Georgia still No. 1 by wide margin

Shawn Christopher October 8, 2023

Both the Associated Press and the USA Today / AFCA Coaches poll have been released – or...

Writer vows to quit covering NFL if Niners win Super Bowl with Brock Purdy as starter San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. (Photo courtesy of MIDDLETOWNPRESS.COM)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. (Photo courtesy of MIDDLETOWNPRESS.COM)

Writer vows to quit covering NFL if Niners win Super Bowl with Brock Purdy as starter

Shawn Christopher October 7, 2023

How’s this for being stupid – er, stubborn? Steven Ruiz of The Ringer has vowed to quit...

Bears ship Claypool to Miami The Chicago Bears have traded disgruntled wide receiver Chase Claypool (above) to the Miami Dolphins. It's the second time Claypool has been traded in 11 months. (Photo courtesy of BROBIBLE.COM)

The Chicago Bears have traded disgruntled wide receiver Chase Claypool (above) to the Miami Dolphins. It's the second time Claypool has been traded in 11 months. (Photo courtesy of BROBIBLE.COM)

Bears ship Claypool to Miami

Shawn Christopher October 7, 2023

Earlier in the week, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus told wide receiver Chase Claypool he wouldn’t...

‘Bama, A&M battle for SEC West lead Saturday Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) is pictured here against Texas A&M in October, 2022, a game Alabama won, but in a dogfight. The teams meet again Saturday in College Station, a 2:30 p.m. kickoff. (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) is pictured here against Texas A&M in October, 2022, a game Alabama won, but in a dogfight. The teams meet again Saturday in College Station, a 2:30 p.m. kickoff. (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)

‘Bama, A&M battle for SEC West lead Saturday

Shawn Christopher October 6, 2023

Earlier this week, Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher vehemently insisted that the Aggies are taking Saturday’s game...

Moore, Fields connect for 3 TDs in Chicago’s 40-20 win at Washington Chicago wide receiver D.J. Moore (right) hauled in eight catches for 230 yards and three touchdowns as the Bears got their first win of the season, a 40-20 win at Washington on Thursday night, just a few hours after the world was informed of the passing of iconic Chicago linebacker Dick Butkus. (Photo courtesy of PM-NEWS.NET)

Chicago wide receiver D.J. Moore (right) hauled in eight catches for 230 yards and three touchdowns as the Bears got their first win of the season, a 40-20 win at Washington on Thursday night, just a few hours after the world was informed of the passing of iconic Chicago linebacker Dick Butkus. (Photo courtesy of PM-NEWS.NET)

Moore, Fields connect for 3 TDs in Chicago’s 40-20 win at Washington

Shawn Christopher October 6, 2023

He hadn’t lined up for the Chicago Bears in almost 50 years, but on Thursday night, the...