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Happy New Year, 49ers Fans, from Your Friends Here at Niner Noise!

Niner Noise wants to wish all you San Francisco 49ers fans a safe and wonderful New Year’s Eve as we get ready to usher in 2017. On behalf of the entire team here at Niner Noise, I wanted to take a brief minute to thank all of our San Francisco 49ers Faithful for a wonderful 2016…

New Year's resolutions: San Diego Chargers edition

Today, I look at three New Year’s resolutions for the San Diego Chargers.It’s that time of year again; the point in the holidays in which many look introspectively and recognize a need for change. Needing to hit the gym more, eat less, read countless books, travel the world or save more …

Dallas Cowboys: 3 Potential Milestones in Reach For Week 17

It has been a banner year for the Dallas Cowboys. And Jason Garrett’s club can still put a few cherries on the top of their 2016 sundae.The Dallas Cowboys are seemingly always in the national spotlight. That’s always magnified when the team is in the chase for a Super Bowl title. Now u…

Week 17 Titans viewing guide

The last week of the season is here. As much as it pains me to say it, the Tennessee Titans will obviously not be in the playoffs.However, that doesn’t mean that the Tennessee Titans have nothing to watch for. These are the five games this weekend that matter to the Titans.Tennessee…

Ravens put LB Orr on IR, activate WR Keenan Reynolds (Yahoo Sports)

The Baltimore Ravens have placed linebacker Zachary Orr on injured reserve and elevated former Navy star Keenan Reynolds from the practice squad. In addition, offensive tackle Rick Wagner will miss the game with a concussion. Baltimore also announced Saturday it has claimed wide receiver Vince Mayle, who was waived by Dallas.

Bears LB McPhee to miss finale because of shoulder injury (Yahoo Sports)

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago linebacker Pernell McPhee will miss the Bears’ season-finale Sunday at Minnesota because of a shoulder injury.

Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers game preview

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers close out the regular season at home.

Jared Goff Hopes to End Rookie Year On Positive Note For Los Angeles Rams in Week 17

Jared Goff hopes to earn his first career NFL win for the Los Angeles Rams during the team’s regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals.Between the firing of Jeff Fisher to Todd Gurley’s inability to record a 100-yard game, the 2016 season has been a year to forget for the Los A…

Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts game preview

The Jaguars finish up the season on the road against the Colts.

Kentucky Football: Boom Williams to Declare for NFL Draft

Kentucky Football: Wildcat sensation Stanley “Boom” Williams announces he will declare for NFL Draft, culminating a memorable career in LexingtonThe Kentucky Football program will say goodbye to a key component of a group of Wildcat players that, along with head coach Mark Stoops and…

Week 17 Prediction: Texans at Titans

With the Texans and Titans both having their fates sealed in this game, this certainly will not carry the same intrigue as it could have. But here is how I believe the Texans will do in their final playoff tune up:So far the Texans have won both games since making the quarterback change from Brock…

Lions' Riddick on injured reserve on eve of Packers game (Yahoo Sports)

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have put running back Theo Riddick on injured reserve with a wrist injury.

2016 Fiesta Bowl: 5 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in CFP Semifinal

Looking at the five best 2017 NFL Draft prospects from the Fiesta Bowl between Clemson and Ohio State, the second College Football Playoff semifinal.The 2017 NFL Draft is just around the bend, sitting four months away at the end of April. As such, it’s prime time to start scouting the best pl…

Darren Sproles plans to retire following 2017 season

Darren Sproles will retire after the 2017 season.Few players in the NFL have been more electrifying than Darren Sproles has been over the last decade. In only three seasons with the Eagles, Sproles is tied with DeSean Jackson for the franchise recordof four punt return touchdowns. Hecurrently sits…

Cincinnati Bengals: NFL Week 17 on Men In Stripes

Have you heard a Matt Willson rant? Well, here it finally is. Matt tells you what irritates him the most this season with both the Cincinnati Bengals and some of the fans.Tim and Matt are back for week 17 in the NFL. It may not mean much for the Bengals and the games may end up sucking. However,…

Should the Jets bring back Sheldon Richardson in 2017?

The New York Jets have some tough decisions to make as they do their best to rebuild their roster for 2017. They should cut their losses now and get rid of defensive end Sheldon Richardson.Make no mistake about it, defensive end Sheldon Richardson brings more cons than pros at this point in time. …

Fiesta Bowl Preview: Buccaneers Draft Watch

The Buccaneers may have missed on the late Gaines Adams, but wide receiver Adam Humphries has been a steal coming out of Clemson last year, and the team will hope to find another when the Tigers take on Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year’s Eve.The Buckeyes are always good …

Texans at Titans Game Information

Want to figure out how to catch the Houston Texans square off with the Tennessee Titans? Here is how you can do just that.Last week, the Texans clinched the division as Randy Bullock did what he does best–miss kicks in Houston. With that result and the Titans losing in Jacksonville, the 9-6 Texan…

Kevon Seymour Will Get Good Opportunity vs. Jets

Bills’ rookie Kevon Seymour is expected to start vs. the Jets with Stephon Gilmore in concussion protocol.Last week when the Buffalo Bills hosted the Miami Dolphins, Stephon Gilmore suffered a concussion and entered the league’s concussion protocol. After not participating in any practic…

Cleveland Browns bowl watch: Clemson QB Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns will look to continue their rebuilding efforts during the 2017 NFL Draft. Could Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watsonbe on the team’s radar?There is only one week remaining in the 2016 NFL regular season and the Cleveland Browns still do not know their final draft position….

Denver Broncos: Young players must prove themselves Sunday

The Denver Broncos aren’t playing for playoff positioning, but their young players have a lot to prove in the final game of the 2016 regular season…There are a lot of people saying the final game of the regular season means nothing for the Denver Broncos, but that simply isn’t true….

Bennie Logan wants to remain with Philadelphia Eagles

Bennie Logan doesn’t want to leave Philadelphia.Defensive tackle Bennie Logan is scheduled to become a free agent at the end of the season, but the fourth-year pro has no interest in signing with another team.According to Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com, Logan has been emphatic about staying …

Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM ET on Saturday, December 31 (Yahoo Sports)

December 31 (Reuters) – Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Saturday: – – – – For any coverage questions, please contact us.general-news@thomsonreuters.com – – – – NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Peterson, Gates among HOF talents coming to the end When the 2016 NFL regular season closes out Sunday – New Year’s Day — teams and fans will say goodbye to a list of stars who will create a traffic jam at the entry to the Pro football Hall of Fame in 2022. …

Could Bruce Arians and Gary Kubiak retire after the season?

There are rumors swirling that Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians and Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak could retire after the season…As we approach one of the most interesting days in the NFL league year (Black Monday) speculation seems to be running wild about two high profile head …

The Final Exam: Lions vs. Packers (Week 17)

At some point, being the expected “runner-up” has to run dry for QB Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions. Their Week 17 showdown against the Green Bay Packers may be one that brings closure to the future of head coach Jim Caldwell and the direction of this franchise as a whole.&amp…

Buccaneers Sign Punter Bryan Anger To Contract Extension

The Buccaneers front office has made their first personnel move of what could be a busy 2017 off-season. The team has agreed to a five year contract extension with punter Bryan Anger.Punters deserve love too! The signing of Bryan Anger last spring went under the radar like most punter additions do…

Q&A With Houston Texans FanSided Site Toro Times

The 2016 season might be ending soon and hope might be gone, but Titan Sized is still committed to bringing its readers solid content through the final game and beyond. With the Houston Texans coming to town on Sunday, I caught up with Toro Times editor Josh McSwain, who was kind enough to answer qu…

Bill Belichick questions whether NFL's new kickoff rule actually makes football safer

The Patriots coach brings up a good point about player safety.

Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints: To-do checklist for Week 17

Sunday for the Atlanta Falcons is a conclusion of sorts. The final regular season game in the 24-year history of the Georgia Dome.With the closing of the Georgia Dome, the finalopponent for the Atlanta Falcons (10-5) will be the arch rival New Orleans Saints. This Week 17 battle between two rivals…

Tony Romo's final game in Dallas? Other Week 17 thoughts

Will this be Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo’s final game in Big D and other random ideas as the team looks to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.The Dallas Cowboys (13-2) have one game remaining on the 2016 NFL regular season schedule, a road matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles….