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The backup blueprint: What 49ers' Brock Purdy must do to join championship QB fraternity

As Purdy starts his quest to lead the 49ers to a Super Bowl title, former backups give their tips to navigating a championship contender.

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Is Geno Smith part of the Seahawks' future?

The Pro Bowl QB is on an expiring contract as both parties explore their options.

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Barnwell predicts the NFL playoff bracket: 13 games, a few upsets, one champion

Could we see the Bills and Chiefs match up again? Which team will make it through the NFC? We picked every postseason game.

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Previewing the wild-card slate: Picks, predictions and matchup keys to know

Everything you need to know for every wild-card game, including stat nuggets and score picks.

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Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse gets tech after chucking his clipboard

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Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis raises the roof after big jam

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If Rashford stays consistent for Man United, he'll be as key as Mbappe

Marcus Rashford looks like a new player under Erik ten Hag. His manager compared him to PSG star Kylian Mbappe in the summer and it's not far off.

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Liverpool ratings: Salah 4/10, midfield struggles in Brighton loss

Liverpool were outclassed Saturday in a shock loss to Brighton.

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