San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice due to an illness, just days before the team’s Week 15 matchup against the Tennessee Titans at Levi’s Stadium. Although the 29-year-old has been healthy throughout this season, this mid-week status change naturally set off some alarm bells for fans and fantasy managers familiar with his heavy workload and injury history.

McCaffrey participated in the early portion of the practice open to the media, primarily observing drills after roughly ten minutes on the field. Head coach Kyle Shanahan downplayed the concern when asked on KNBR if...

Michigan is searching for a new head coach after firing Sherrone Moore on Wednesday.

Since Michigan is one of the most prestigious jobs in college football, many people will be vying for the position. However, Fox Sports’ RJ Young believes that former New England Patriots defensive coordinator and current Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia would be a strong candidate for the role.

“While Patricia has head-coaching experience, it’s not the kind many want to laud,” Young wrote on Thursday. “As head coach for the Detroit Lions, he finished 13-29-1 without a single winning season. However, that’s more head-coaching experience...

Johnny Manziel fired off a two-word social post after Mike Evans’ electric return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. Evans ripped a contested 45-yard reception in the third quarter, hauling in a Baker Mayfield heave near the 15-yard line while a Falcons defender clung to his hip. The play flipped field position and injected life into a Bucs offense that had been searching for a spark.

Manziel, the former Heisman Trophy winner and Texas A&M quarterback, wasted no time celebrating. He wrote on X, “My Goat @MikeEvans13_,” a short, pointed endorsement.

My Goat @MikeEvans13_ https://t.co/uWni6hHLKf

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This week's edition of the PFR mailbag covers questions about the pending extension between the Buccaneers and their franchise quarterback, along with the Titans' and Patriots' respective outlooks and some of the top QB prospects for 2026.

Rick asks:

Baker Mayfield was in the MVP conversation in the first half of the season but has cooled off. The Buccaneers will probably still extend him; what do you think his deal will look like?

Mayfield first arrived in Tampa Bay on a one-year deal in 2023. That $4MM contract came at a time when his future as an NFL starter was...

The injury bug is not going away for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as cornerback Zyon McCollum suffered a hip injury against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday.

McCollum sustained it in the first half at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers reported that he is questionable to return.

Zyon McCollum (hip) is Questionable to return. pic.twitter.com/GABnXuTtpX

— Buccaneers Communications (@BuccaneersComms) December 12, 2025

The 26-year-old McCollum has started all 13 games this season, tallying 45 tackles, six pass deflections, and one interception entering the game against the Falcons.

The Buccaneers were already playing without tight end Cade Otton, linebacker...

The Cleveland Browns’ offensive line situation has gone from shaky to outright alarming. The timing could not be worse for quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Center Ethan Pocic is out for the season after suffering a torn Achilles in Week 14 against the Titans. That has forced Cleveland to prepare its ninth different starting offensive line ahead of a frigid Week 15 road game against the Chicago Bears.

Thursday’s injury report only deepened the concern. It listed guards Joel Bitonio (knee/back), Wyatt Teller (calf), and Zack Zinter (back), along with tackle Jack Conklin (concussion), as limited or sidelined. That level of attrition...

Dak Prescott offered a mature perspective about the opportunities the Dallas Cowboys missed throughout the course of the 2025 NFL season.

Prescott is going through the 10th season of his career, all with the Cowboys. Having gone through an injury-riddled 2024 season, he has enjoyed a resurgence as he’s shined as one of the best passers in the league this season.

However, Dallas has gone through inconsistencies on both sides of the ball. While the offense has significantly improved from last year, the defense has suffered multiple lapses that have cost them multiple games this season. The offense hasn’t been...

According to Mary Kay Cabot, the University of Michigan has interest in Browns OC Tommy Rees for their vacant head coaching vacancy.

Penn State recently interviewed Rees for their head coaching position.

Rees has some experience in college and has been mentioned as a head coaching candidate at that level for a couple years now.

Rees, 33, played quarterback at Notre Dame before getting into coaching in 2015. He had low-level roles at Northwestern and with the Chargers before returning to Notre Dame as the QB coach in 2017.

Rees was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2020 and left for...

The New England Patriots have had a remarkable season, rising from last place in the AFC East to first place in the division with an opportunity to earn the top seed in the AFC. The team has responded remarkably to first-year head coach Mike Vrabel and 2nd-year QB Drake Maye has exceeded expectations.

#Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez on Josh Allen:

“He was the MVP. He’s taken his team deep into the playoffs multiple times… He’s proven. But, we look forward to that challenge. It’s fun every time we get to see him. We always know he’s gonna...

A Philadelphia Eagles fan was so dejected about the club’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on ‘Monday Night Football’ that his loved ones called for a police officer to perform a wellness check.

The Philadelphia Eagles turned the ball over five times in a heartbreaking 22-19 loss to the Bolts on Monday night. This included an instance where Jalen Hurts turned the ball over twice on the same play, having fumbled his own recovery after an interception.

Philadelphia was on the cusp of winning, facing a 1st-and-10 situation at the Chargers’ 17-yard line. But Hurts got careless and threw...

An unnamed coach was reportedly once fired over circumstances similar to those of former Michigan HC Sherrone Moore. Now, fans are trying to figure out who the mysterious coach was.

On Wednesday, Michigan fired Sherrone Moore after discovering that he was having an inappropriate relationship with a female staffer. In another disturbing twist, Moore was arrested yesterday for allegedly assaulting a woman, who told 911 that the subject had been stalking her for months.

Moore and his wife, Kelli, have been married for 10 years and have three daughters. It hasn’t been confirmed, but speculation is ramping up that Moore...

The Atlanta Falcons looked to end their two-game skid and boost their flatlining chances for the playoffs as they visited the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Thursday.

The Falcons must be feeling a sense of urgency these days as they’re scrambling to squeeze into the postseason. Or at least, close out the campaign on a positive note.

As for Kyle Pitts, he’s probably already thinking of his free agency. He helped his stock by scoring an eight-yard touchdown in the second quarter against the Buccaneers.

“Kyle Pitts will be a free agent after this season, and I...