Kliff Kingsbury on A.J. Green not playing a snap Thursday night: It just worked out that way

A.J. Green, who has played 148 games in 12 seasons, did something Thursday night he has never previously done. Green was active for the game against the Saints, but he did not play a snap. Not one. DeAndre Hopkins returned from his suspension to play 61 of 66 offensive snaps. Rondale Moore played 59 and [more]

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Does Christian McCaffrey make 49ers the NFC's team to beat? | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The San Francisco 49ers acquired Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a 2023 second, third and fourth round pick, along with a 2024 fifth rounder. CMC landed in San Francisco earlier today with a chance to make his Niners debut against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Victor Cruz and Kevin Wildes discuss whether CMC makes the Niners the team to beat in the NFC.

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49ers acquire Pro Bowl RB Christian McCaffrey ahead of matchup vs. Chiefs | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes discuss the San Francisco 49ers acquiring Pro Bowl RB Christian McCaffrey via trade with the Carolina Panthers. The group also discuss Kyler Murray’s animated exchange with the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals Kliff Kingsbury during the Cards Thursday Night Football win over the New Orleans Saints.

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Nick once again hitches his wagon to the Jacksonville Jaguars | What's Wright?

Despite back-to-back-to-back losses, Nick Wright still believes in Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Their Week 7 opponents are the New York Giants, who can’t seem to lose lately but Nick tells Damonza why this is going to be the Jags week. Watch as he once again takes a chance, and bets Jags to defeat NYG.

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Nick has no trust in Brissett, but the line is too high for Browns vs. Ravens | What's Wright?

Nick Wright doesn’t think the Cleveland Browns will defeat the Baltimore Ravens, and he’s expecting Lamar Jackson to bounce back after a loss to the New York Giants. But despite that, and despite having no trust in Jacoby Brissett, Nick still thinks the line is too high on this match up. Watch as he lays out the best way to bet this Week 7 game between the Ravens and the Browns.

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Giants success with Daboll, Jones & Barkley has surprised Victor Cruz | THE HERD

Victor Cruz spent all 6 of his NFL season with the New York Giants, and was still surprised at this former team’s success with Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, and Brian Daboll. The 5-1 Giants will face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 7, and Cruz tells Colin Cowherd what’s working for them ahead of the matchup.

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