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☆ Bills hand Chiefs first loss of season as Josh Allen rushes for late TD: Key takeaways
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( The Athletic Nfl Staff | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

The Chiefs fell to the Buffalo Bills, 30-21, as Josh Allen got the best of Patrick Mahomes in Buffalo on Sunday. The quarterback totaled over 300 yards in the game, including a team-high 55 rushing yards and a passing touchdown. Steve Spagnuolo’s Chiefs defense entered Week 11 ranked fourth in DVOA, a gargantuan factor in Kansas City being so lucky to remain undefeated until Sunday. It took a heroic effort for Allen to snap the 30-game streak for the Chiefs’ defense, which has been the better unit on the roster in the past two seasons. AdvertisementFor the Chiefs’ defense, the biggest takeaway here is that the secondary looks to be shaky in certain spots against quality competition.

Persons: Joe Buscaglia, Nate Taylor, Tim Graham, RJ Kraft, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Mahomes, Allen, James Cook, Bo Nix, — Nate Taylor, Buffalo, Steve Spagnuolo’s, — Tim Graham, Nazeeh Johnson, Amari Cooper, Curtis Samuel, Chamarri Conner, — Taylor, — Taylor Bills ’, Terrel Bernard, Travis Kelce, — Joe Buscaglia, Timothy T Ludwig Organizations: Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City, AFC, Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Steelers, Steve Spagnuolo’s Chiefs, Buffalo, Kansas, — Taylor Bills, Getty Locations: Buffalo, Mahomes . Buffalo, DVOA, Kansas City

☆ College football Week 11 oddly specific predictions: Down go the Hoosiers!
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Manny Navarro | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

This week, the numbers are screaming to go with Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, one of eight quarterbacks averaging more than 300 passing yards a game. This week, I’m riding with Sampson to lead all rushers in yards because he’s facing a Mississippi State defense that’s ranked 124th against the run. Dart’s 515 passing yards and six TDs last week against Arkansas, with a breakout performance from Jordan Watkins, provide more reason for me to stick with my midseason prediction. AdvertisementWeek 10 report cardAs mentioned before, my big victory last week was predicting Dart would lead all QBs in passing yards. I had Clemson covering a 10.5-point spread against Louisville with Cade Klubnik (250-plus passing yards, two TDs) and Phil Mafah (100-plus rushing yards, two TDs) doing work.

Persons: James Franklin, I’ve, We’ll, Ole Miss ’ Jaxson Dart, Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders, ike y, Al Organizations: Penn, Ohio State, Nittany Lions, Ole Miss, ust

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls of the day: Nvidia, Tesla, Duolingo, Disney, Allstate, & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Bank of America downgrades Solaredge to underperform from neutral Bank of America says Solaredge is at risk of tariffs in a Trump administration. Barclays downgrades Coty to underweight from equal weight Barclays downgraded the beauty stock following earnings and says it sees "strategy creep." Baird upgrades McKesson to outperform from neutral Baird upgraded the healthcare and medical supply company following earnings. JPMorgan upgrades Clearwater to overweight from neutral JPMorgan upgraded the software company following earnings. " Seaport downgrades Duolingo to neutral from buy The firm downgraded the language App company mainly on valuation following earnings.

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☆ Raymond James upgrades these two telecom stocks as Trump election signals lower regulatory risk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Shares of U.S. Cellular and Telephone and Data Systems may be due for more gains following President-elect Donald Trump's victory, according to Raymond James. Its $86 price target for U.S. Cellular reflects 32% upside, while Telephone and Data Systems' target of $51 implies more than 56% upside, as of Wednesday's close. Analyst Ric Prentiss thinks Trump's win signals a weaker regulatory environment that could ultimately pave the way for T-Mobile's $4.4 billion acquisition of most of U.S. Cellular to go through . TDS USM 6M mountain TDS vs. USM, six-months Both stocks have had a positive run this year, with shares of U.S. Cellular seeing gains of nearly 57% and Telephone and Data Systems advancing more than 77% year to date. The stocks have had an even bigger run in the past six months, surging around 83% and more than 111%, respectively.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Raymond James, Ric Prentiss, Prentiss Organizations: U.S . Cellular, Telephone, Data Systems, U.S, Cellular, USM

We've tested several for our guide to the best espresso machines, and the Jura Z10 ranks as the best super-automatic espresso machine. The Jura Z10 stands alone in the sea of sub-par automatic espresso machines on the market — though not without a few shortcomings of its own. Read on for our thoughts on the Jura Z10 espresso machine. Owen Burke/Business InsiderIn the end, no fully automatic espresso machine we've tried competes with a quality semi-automatic machine and a perfectly dialed burr grinder. But if convenience is your primary concern and you have the budget for it, the Jura Z10 is the best automatic espresso machine on the market.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to the field for practice on Monday for the first time since he was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery nine days before the season opener. The 49ers opened a window for Pearsall to begin practicing with the team while he remains on the non-football injury list. “I saw him warming up and I started smiling because I know how big of a factor he can be for the team,” rookie guard Dominick Puni said. Pearsall was shot in the chest during a robbery attempt in San Francisco’s Union Square area and was hospitalized overnight. He avoided damage to any organs and nerves and was back working out at the team facility the following week.

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☆ Ricky Pearsall returns to the 49ers practice for the first time since shooting
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Santa Clara, California (AP) — San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to the field for practice on Monday for the first time since he was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery nine days before the season opener. The 49ers opened a window for Pearsall to begin practicing with the team while he remains on the non-football injury list. “I saw him warming up and I started smiling because I know how big of a factor he can be for the team,” rookie guard Dominick Puni said. Pearsall was shot in the chest during a robbery attempt in San Francisco’s Union Square area and was hospitalized overnight. He avoided damage to any organs and nerves and was back working out at the team facility the following week.

Persons: —, Ricky Pearsall, Kyle Shanahan, Pearsall, “, Dominick Puni, ”, Jacob Cowing, ” Cowing, “ It’s, ” Pearsall Organizations: — San Francisco 49ers, 49ers, Arizona State, Gators Locations: Santa Clara , California, Pearsall, San Francisco’s Union, Florida

Are we living through another Lamar Jackson MVP season? The Bears defense has also been phenomenal and will keep them in games even when Williams will inevitably struggle, as all rookies do. Full disclosure: One of my bold predictions entering the season was that Rattler would wind up taking Derek Carr’s job this season. The bigger concern is the Saints’ defense, which surrendered 600 yards and 50 points and allowed the Bucs to convert 6 of 10 third downs. It doesn’t matter who plays quarterback — the Saints defense has to put up some resistance.

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☆ NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Commanders rising; checking in on fantasy flops
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Josh Kendall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +23 min

None of the top five fantasy players coming into the season based on average draft position is in the top 48 in fantasy scoring. (The fantasy scoring numbers here are provided by TruMedia, and the average draft position statistics were compiled by Fantasy Pros.) Aaron Jones (15.7 fantasy ppg) has been a good pick but left early Sunday with a hip injury. The only bright spot for Las Vegas is rookie tight end Brock Bowers, who is 76th in fantasy scoring (13.3). Brian Thomas Jr. is 35th in fantasy scoring (16.2 ppg), which is second-best among rookie wide receivers behind only Malik Nabers.

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☆ NFL Week 4 Monday: Lions QB Jared Goff makes history in Detroit victory over Seahawks, Titans get 1st win
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

Matt Slocum/AP Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dax Hill during the Chiefs' 26-25 victory in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, September 15. Ken Blaze/USA Today Sports/Reuters Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. breaks a tackle from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. David Banks/USA Today Sports/Reuters Rhamondre Stevenson of the New England Patriots runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals defenders in Cincinnati on September 8. Ed Zurga/AP Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles during the game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 5. Jay Biggerstaff/USA Today Sports/Reuters Fans enter Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, ahead of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens on September 5.

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☆ Arch Manning’s first career start: Two TDs, two INTs and several lessons as Texas routs ULM
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( The Athletic College Football | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

Manning started on Saturday night in place of injured starter Quinn Ewers, who is recovering from a strained oblique suffered last week in a win against UTSA. ARCH MANNING RESPONDS AFTER HIS INT 🔥 A 56-yard DIME right to the hands of Isaiah Bond 😤 pic.twitter.com/mZ1aDgpLzT — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 22, 2024The 6-4, 225-pound Manning didn’t seem to get rattled at any point, even when taking big hits. More experience should build more comfort and clean up most of the current hiccups in Manning’s game. pic.twitter.com/2wXd8q4HcK — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 22, 2024Should Quinn Ewers be looking over his shoulder? Quinn Ewers led Texas to the College Football Playoff last season, coming within an end-zone deflection against Washington from advancing to the national championship game.

Persons: Arch Manning’s, Darrell K, Manning, Cooper Manning, Peyton, Eli Manning, Archie Manning, Quinn Ewers, Trey Owens, MANNING, lea, tim e, Tex, bec, l, Hou Organizations: Longhorns, Darrell, Darrell K Royal, Texas, UTSA, ard, nea Locations: overmatched Louisiana

☆ Christian McCaffrey to miss another game for the 49ers and could be headed to injured reserve
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out of this weekend’s game for the San Francisco 49ers because of his lingering calf and Achilles’ injuries and could be headed to injured reserve. McCaffrey was held out of practice on Friday, a day after experiencing pain in practice. He was then ruled out of the game Sunday against Minnesota after expressing hope earlier in the week that he could play. Addison had seven catches for 123 yards and two TDs in a win against San Francisco last season. In other injury news for San Francisco, defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos is set to play after missing the opener with a knee injury.

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☆ South Alabama racks up highest point total by FBS team since 1991
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The South Alabama Jaguars racked up the most points scored by an FBS team in over 33 years on Thursday, as they thrashed the Northwestern State Demons 87-10. Remarkably, the Jaguars did so in just 51 minutes, as both head coaches agreed to shorten the fourth quarter to a six-minute running clock. South Alabama’s point total is the highest by an FBS team in a single game since Fresno State beat New Mexico 94-17 in October 1991. South Alabama dominated the running game with 363 yards on the ground to go with six touchdowns from four different players. Four touchdowns from South Alabama stretched the lead to an impressive 52-10 at halftime, but still the Jaguars did not let up.

Persons: Bothwell, Kentrell Bullock, Major Applewhite’s, I’m, ”, Gio Lopez, ” Lopez, Jamaal Pritchett, Lopez, Jeremiah Webb, Jarvis Durr Organizations: CNN, South Alabama Jaguars, FBS, Northwestern State, Jaguars, Fresno State, New, Sun Belt Conference ., Alabama, Demons, ” Jaguars Locations: New Mexico, North Texas, Ohio, ”, South Alabama

☆ Robert De Niro called Donald Trump a 'clown' and a 'monster' outside his New York hush money trial. Here's a timeline of their 13-year feud.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Robert De Niro outside Manhattan Criminal Court on May 28, 2024. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / Getty ImagesThe Democrats seem to be using De Niro's feud against Trump again this year ahead of the 2024 elections. "Trump wants revenge, and he'll stop at nothing to get it." De Niro claimed in his speech that Trump wants to destroy New York, America, and the world. "I never knew how small, both mentally and physically, Wacko Former Actor Robert De Niro was," Trump wrote on Wednesday.

Persons: De Niro, Robert De Niro, CHARLY TRIBALLEAU, Trump, Harris, Niro, TRUMP, Biden Organizations: Biden, White, Truth, Radical Locations: Manhattan, New York, America

☆ Reggie Bush getting 2005 Heisman Trophy back, Heisman Trust cites ‘enormous changes in college athletics’
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Jill Martin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Reggie Bush is getting his 2005 Heisman Memorial Trophy back after having had to relinquish the award in 2010. “We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to the Heisman family in recognition of his collegiate accomplishments,” Michael Comerford, president of The Heisman Trophy Trust, said in a statement. We are so happy to welcome him back.” Michael Comerford, president of The Heisman Trophy Trust, in a statement on Wednesday. In a post on Instagram, Bush wrote, “No one can take from you what God has for you,” along with a picture of his Heisman Trophy. Bush will also be invited to future Heisman Trophy ceremonies and USC will receive a replica trophy.

Persons: Reggie Bush, Bush, ” Michael Comerford, “, Reggie, Marcus Cassel, Chris Carlson, ” Bush, Johnny Manziel, ”, Vince Lombardi Organizations: CNN, Heisman Trust, Heisman, Trust, University of Southern, UCLA, USC, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, College, NCAA, Athletic, NFL, Twitter, New, New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, Saints Locations: Heisman.com, Instagram, University of Southern California, New Orleans

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to contracts with former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley and former New York Jets defensive end Bryce Huff, two people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press on Monday. The Giants used the tag last season and eventually worked out a one-year, $10.1 million contract before the start of training camp. A franchise tag this year would have cost the team $12.2 million if Barkley accepted the offer. The 25-year old Huff spent the last four seasons with the New York Jets. Huff thanked the Jets and their fans in a social media post but did not acknowledge his deal with the Eagles.

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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield is staying with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after agreeing to a three-year contract worth up to $115 million, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement, which includes $50 million guaranteed, had not been finalized. The Tampa Bay Times reported Mayfield will receive $30 million in 2024 and $30 million in 2025, with $20 million guaranteed in the second year of the deal. Mayfield agreed to terms two days after Tampa Bay finalized a two-year, $52 million contract with star receiver Mike Evans, who also passed up an opportunity to test his worth in free agency. The Bucs are also interested in extending the contract of left tackle Tristan Wirfs, who's due to earn a fifth-year option salary of $18.2 million next season.

Persons: — Baker Mayfield, Mayfield, Tom Brady, Dak Prescott, Mike Evans, Evans, Mayfield’s, Liam Coen, Dave Canales, Coen, Jason Licht, Antoine Winfield, who's, Lavonte David, Chase McLaughlin, Tristan Wirfs, Rob Maaddi, ___ Organizations: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Associated Press, Tampa Bay Times, Bucs, NFC, Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Rams, NFL, Tampa Bay's, Philadelphia, Detroit, Tampa, Panthers, Rams, AP Pro Football Locations: TAMPA, Fla, Mayfield, Tampa

The Browns still have a shot to get more value out of their trade that sent three first-round picks and three lower picks to Houston for Deshaun Watson. Here's a look at some of the worst trades in the NFL over the years:HERSCHEL WALKER TO MINNESOTAPhotos You Should See View All 60 ImagesThe Cowboys launched their dynasty in the 1990s when Jimmy Johnson realized the high value of draft picks and turned Herschel Walker into a huge haul of them. The trades helped Dallas acquire draft picks that led to Emmitt Smith, Darren Woodson, Russell Maryland and Kevin Smith, who contributed to three Super Bowl titles. That led the Falcons to cut ties quickly, trading him after the season to Green Bay for a first-round pick. But the Seahawks were able to turn him into a first-round pick from quarterback-starved Chicago in 1997.

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Christian McCaffrey ran away with the AP Offensive Player of the Year award announced at NFL Honors on Thursday night. Myles Garrett beat out T.J. Watt for AP Defensive Player of the Year. First-place votes are worth five points, second-place votes are three and third-place votes are one. Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award, outgaining both Jalen Carter and Kobie Turner by two first-place votes. Anderson and Stroud are the fourth teammates to win the offensive and defensive rookie awards in the same season.

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — First-time candidate Julius Peppers headlines a 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class that has a distinctive defensive feel. He was a first-team All-Pro five times in eight seasons and helped San Francisco reach three straight conference title games and one Super Bowl. Freeney was the defensive star on the stellar Colts teams led by Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning. Johnson became the first player to spend the bulk of his career with the Texans to make the Hall of Fame. McMichael had 95 career sacks as a defensive tackle, was selected as an All-Pro in 1985 and ’87 and was a second-teamer two other times.

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(AP) — The Chiefs' Travis Kelce and the 49ers' George Kittle are best of friends when they are off the field. The king of Tight End U,” Kelce said of Kittle, when asked about their relationship. “He's the best tight end in the league and deservingly so this year. Kittle had two more catches in the NFC title game against Detroit to set up his rematch with Kelce and the Chiefs. “I couldn't be more proud of him,” Kelce said, “couldn't be more honored, really, to go up against George in another Super Bowl.

Persons: Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Greg Olsen, that's, ” Kelce, Kittle, “, He's, Taylor Swift, Kelce, Jerry Rice, Patrick Mahomes, ”, Fred Warner, “ Pat, it's, John Lynch, marveled, Jerry Rice’s, ” Lynch, Jerry, he’s, Andy, Reid, ‘ You’ve, You’ve, San, hasn't, George, It's Organizations: KANSAS CITY, —, Chiefs, 49ers, University, San Francisco, Kansas City, Super, Miami, AFC, Ravens, longtime 49ers, NFL, Packers, NFC, Detroit Locations: KANSAS, Mo, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Buffalo, Baltimore, Kansas, ” San Francisco, Miami

So, he’s definitely a valued player and I think the most valued player.”There are few backs as versatile as McCaffrey. He excels at picking up blitzes as well as running pass patterns out of the backfield. Or he can line up in the slot or out wide and run pass patterns as well as many receivers. That versatility can sometimes be a curse with some coaches viewing him more as a scat back than a traditional three-down back who can pound it between the tackles for positive yards play after play such as the old-school backs from the 1970s and ’80s. I had coaches in the NFL who didn’t think I could run in between the tackles.

Persons: Jed York, Kyle Shanahan, Christian McCaffrey, McCaffrey, “, York, ” McCaffrey, He's, Brock Purdy, That’s, Shanahan, It’s, ”, it’ll, ’, Steve Spagnuolo Organizations: San Francisco 49ers, Niners, 49ers, NFL, Kansas City Chiefs, National Football League, Chiefs, Rams, ” Chiefs Locations: SANTA CLARA, Calif, Carolina, Francisco

Winning the Super Bowl would be another major step for either quarterback. Brady won his third of seven Super Bowl rings in his fourth season as a starter at age 27. There’s a reason why no team has repeated since Brady led New England to two Super Bowl victories in a row in the 2003-04 seasons. The two-time NFL and Super Bowl MVP has built an impressive resume and is working toward being in the GOAT conversation. You’ve got Mahomes, what he does, their team, they’re special,” Purdy said.

Persons: Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Brock Purdy, Joe Montana, Mahomes, Purdy, it’s, Brady, “, you’ve, ” Mahomes, we’re, ”, Andy Reid, he’s, That’s, Brett Veach, Steve Young, Jimmy Garoppolo, Trey Lance, Kurt Warner, He’s, Joe Cool, He’d, You’ve, ” Purdy, They’ve Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Bowls, San Francisco 49ers, NFL, Patriots, Steelers, Chiefs, Super, The Patriots, Pro Football Hall of Fame, 49ers, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Philadelphia, NFC, AP NFL, Niners, AP, Toyota Locations: Las Vegas, New England, Kansas, It’s, San Francisco, Montana

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are aiming to become the first back-to-back Super Bowl champs in 19 years when they face the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas. The Packers dominated the Chiefs in the first Super Bowl on Jan. 15, 1967, winning 35-10. It was the second of four Super Bowl losses for Minnesota in a seven-year span. The Steelers returned to the Super Bowl following the 1978 season and again defeated Tom Landry, Roger Staubach and the Cowboys 35-31. Montana had 297 yards passing and five TDs to earn his third Super Bowl MVP award.

Persons: Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Brady, Seattle Seahawks —, hasn't, GREEN BAY PACKERS Vince Lombardi’s, Bart Starr, Jake Scott, Larry Csonka, Minnesota . PITTSBURGH STEELERS Chuck Noll, Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, Lynn Swann, Pittsburgh’s, Tom Landry, Roger Staubach, Bradshaw, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Rice, DALLAS COWBOYS Jimmy Johnson, Jerry Jones, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, Aikman, Marv Levy, Jim Kelly, Smith, John Elway, Brett Favre, Terrell Davis, Elway, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Brady, Bill Belichick, Adam Vinatieri, Andy Reid’s, Terrell Owens, ___ Organizations: NFL, New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl, San Francisco 49ers, Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, New York Yankees, Golden State Warriors, NBA, NHL, Tampa Bay Lightning, Super, GREEN BAY PACKERS, Packers, Oakland Raiders, Kansas City, Oakland, MIAMI DOLPHINS, Dallas, Dolphins, Washington, The Dolphins, Vikings, Minnesota, Minnesota . PITTSBURGH STEELERS, Steel Curtain, Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, AFC, The Steelers, Cowboys, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles Rams, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS, 49ers, Niners, Cincinnati, Bengals, The 49ers, Denver, DALLAS COWBOYS, Lombardi, “, Buffalo, DENVER BRONCOS, Broncos, Green, Atlanta, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS, Carolina, Andy Reid’s Philadelphia Eagles, Deion Branch, Eagles Locations: Las Vegas, Super, Montana, New England

The San Francisco 49ers finally climbed back up the playoff mountain to return to the Super Bowl only to find a familiar foe waiting for them. When the Niners get a second shot at a Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs it will be a rare title game rematch in this short of a span. Here's a look at the other times there was a Super Bowl rematch within five seasons of the first meeting. COWBOYS vs. BILLSDallas and Buffalo had the only Super Bowl rematch in consecutive seasons, meeting at the end of the 1992 and 1993 campaigns. Pittsburgh won again three years later in the first Super Bowl rematch ever to deny Dallas back-to-back championships.

Persons: Nick Bosa, Patrick Mahomes, They’re, Mahomes, Andy Reid, “, ”, Kyle Shanahan, “ They’ve, Bosa, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw, Arik Armstead, Kyle Juszczyk, Mitch Wishnowsky, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Harrison Butker, Mecole Hardman, James Winchester, Nick Allegretti, Blake Bell, San Francisco, Charvarius Ward, Ross Dwelley, Richie Hames, Derrick Nnadi, Austin Reiter, Mike Pennel, PATRIOTS Eli Manning, Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Manning, David Tyree's, Plaxico, Troy Aikman, James Washington, Emmitt Smith, Lynn Swann, Dallas, Terry Bradshaw, Jackie Smith, Roger Staubach's, ___ Organizations: San Francisco 49ers, Super, Niners, Kansas City Chiefs, 49ers, Chiefs, Kansas City, GIANTS, PATRIOTS, Giants, The Patriots, Dolphins, COWBOYS, The Cowboys, STEELERS, COWBOYS The Cowboys, Steelers, Dallas, Minnesota, Rams, Steel, Pittsburgh, Super Bowl Locations: Miami, ” San Francisco, San, New York, New England, Dallas, Buffalo

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