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Joe Hadawi is a sports journalist from the suburbs of Chicago and loves all things football! He is a recent graduate from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism.

The Detroit Lions held their last practice of the week on Friday and will now travel to California for their first ever NFC Championship game versus the San Francisco 49ers.  The Lions are currently dealing with injuries on both sides of the ball, but getting this All-Pro in the lineup will give their offense a boost heading into the biggest game of the last 3 decades for Detroit. All-Pro Center Frank Ragnow is Expected to Play in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game Lions center Frank Ragnow, who was named a second team All-Pro by the Associated Press is expected to play…

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The San Francisco 49ers held their second practice of the week on Thursday to prepare for this weekend’s NFC Championship game versus the Detroit Lions.  While San Francisco is dealing with injuries on the offensive side of the ball, getting this playmaker back in pads on Thursday is a step in the right direction. San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel Participated in a Limited Fashion for Thursday’s Practice Deebo Samuel, who was not seen on the practice field yesterday was able to suit up and log limited participation on Thursday.  Samuel was taken out of last week’s game versus the…

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With the 2023-24 season coming to a close in the next few weeks, finalists for the Associated Press’ NFL Honors awards have officially been announced.  Including five nominees in contention for this year’s MVP award. NFL Honors: AP Most Valuable Player Selected Finalists for 2023-24 Season Finalists for this seasons MVP award include Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Christian McCaffrey, Dak Prescott and Brock Purdy.  Four of the five nominees selected are quarterbacks and the last time a non-quarterback was selected as the most valuable player was back in 2012, where running back Adrian Peterson ran for just under 2,100 yards…

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The Detroit Lions held their first practice of the week to prepare for the first ever NFC Championship game versus the number 1 seed San Francsico 49ers.  However, Detroit could be without one of their top pass catchers for Sunday’s contest after missing Wednesday’s practice. Rookie TE Sam LaPorta Did Not Participate in Wednesday’s Practice Due to a Knee Injury Rookie tight end Sam LaPorta, who has stood out as one of the top pass catchers in this high-powered offense did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.  LaPorta suffered a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee against the Minnesota…

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The Baltimore Ravens held their first practice of the week on Wednesday to prepare for Sunday’s AFC Championship game versus the Kansas City Chiefs.  The Ravens have dealt with key injuries on both sides of the ball this season, but could potentially get their star cornerback to suit up after returning to practice. Baltimore Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey Returned to Practice on Wednesday After missing the last 2 games due to a calf injury, Marlon Humphrey was seen on the practice field taking reps on Wednesday.   Humphrey has only played in 10 games and has dealt with multiple injuries throughout…

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After defeating the Houston Texans on Saturday with a score of 31-10, the Baltimore Ravens have advanced to their first AFC Championship game under MVP candidate quarterback Lamar Jackson.  While the Ravens trending up heading into the biggest game of their season, they have done so without Jackson’s favorite target. Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews Not Activated from Injury Reserve vs Houston Texans After practicing in full participation on Thursday, tight end Mark Andrews was not activated from injury reserve and did not suit up on Saturday versus the Texans.  Andrews suffered a fractured left fibula and ligament damage in…

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The Buffalo Bills fall short once again to the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs with a score of 27-24.  Buffalo is now 0-3 versus Kansas City in the post-season with Patrick Mahomes under center and tonight’s loss ended in a heartbreaking way. Kicker Tyler Bass Misses Game-Tying Field Goal in Final Minutes vs Kansas City Chiefs WIDE RIGHT FOR THE BILLS pic.twitter.com/8NBLeGrFGJ — NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) January 22, 2024 After not converting a 3rd down after the two-minute warning, Buffalo decided to send out the kicking unit and tie the game.  Bills Kicker Tyler Bass, who missed…

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The Detroit Lions take care of business at home, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a score of 31-23 and will advance to the NFC Championship!  This is the first time the Lions have advanced to the NFC Championship game since 1992 and continue to inch closer to their first ever Super Bowl trip. Detroit Lions Offense Combines for Over 400 Yards in Win Over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers The first half of this game was rocky for both teams on offense ending with a tie game going into the locker room.  The second half adjustments benefited Detroit and their…

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