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How to Watch 49ers vs. Saints, NFL Week 14 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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San Francisco (10-2) heads to New Orleans (10-2) to take on the Saints in what could be a potential preview of the NFC Championship game. The 49ers lead the all-time series 48-26-2, but it was a three-touchdown performance from Drew Brees that gave the Saints a 41-23 victory in the last matchup between these two teams back in 2016.

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49ers vs. Saints

When: Sunday, December 8
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

The 49ers have just two losses this season. The first came vs. Seahawks in a 20-17 overtime thriller. The other came against the red hot Ravens in a 20-17 defeat due to a game-winning field goal by Justin Tucker as time expired. Both have been heartbreakers. Against Baltimore, Jimmy Garropolo kept his cool and went 15-for-21 with 165 yards and one touchdown even in the rainy, windy conditions. Raheem Mostert racked up 146 yards and one score on 19 carries. The offense is second in rushing in the NFL with an average of 148 YPG. That’s the identity of this team, a physical brand of football on both sides of the ball.

Defensively, San Francisco is ranked first in total defense (250.9 YPG) and first in pass defense (134.2 YPG). Last weekend against the Ravens, the 49ers held Baltimore to under 300 total yards and Lamar Jackson to 105 yards and one touchdown passing. Fred Warner led the way with 11 tackles. Dre Greenshaw chipped in eight more and DeForest Buckner racked up six tackles and the lone sack of the game.

It wasn’t a pretty performance offensively, but the Saints won their third consecutive game in a row with a 26-18 defeat over NFC South foe Atlanta on the road. Drew Brees completed 18 of 34 passes for 184 yards and one touchdown. The only game he threw for fewer yards this season was Week 2 when he left due to injury. Michael Thomas was held to just six catches for 48 yards by the Falcons defense and Alvin Kamara carried the ball 11 times for 61 yards. Can Brees and Thomas bounce back against a stingy San Francisco defense? They will need to be efficient on third down as well, converting two out of 10 attempts against the Falcons.

Ferocious. That’s how the Saint’ defense played against Atlanta. The unit recorded nine sacks, two interceptions and had a total of three turnovers. Cameron Jordan accounted for six tackles and four of those sacks to bring his season total to 13.5, second-best in the NFL. Craig Robertson added seven tackles and one sack, while Marcus Davenport picked up four tackles and two sacks. New Orleans is third in rushing defense with opponents averaging 88.6 YPG. Its ability to slow down the 49ers rushing attack will be crucial to the team’s success.

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How to Watch Cowboys vs. Bears, NFL Week 14 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Cowboys (6-6) and Bears (6-6) continue their seasons with a Thursday night showdown at Soldier Field. Dallas leads the all-time series 15-11 and has won the last two games, including a 31-17 victory at AT&T Stadium. Can the Bears continue their two-game win streak with a victory at home or will the Cowboys return to their winning ways in a matchup that dates back nearly fifty years to their first contest in 1960?

Cowboys vs. Bears

When: Thursday, December 5
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Jerry Jones’ head is spinning in Dallas. What is going on with the Cowboys? America’s team has lost two straight games, including a 26-15 defeat at the hands of the Buffalo Bills, and three of its last four. The good news is that the Cowboys still possess one of the best offenses in the NFL and are in first place in a weak NFC East division. Dak Prescott threw for 355 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He leads the league with 3,788 yards passing. Ezekiel Elliott had 12 carries for 71 yards in addition to seven catches for 66 yards. Amari Cooper led the team with eight catches for 85 yards. Both Elliott and Cooper are just shy of 1,000 yards rushing and receiving, respectively. A productive game from Elliott is key to winning the time of possession battle and setting up the play-action passing game.

Defensively, the Cowboys gave up nearly 275 all-purpose yards to quarterback Josh Allen, 110 of those from former Dallas wideout Cole Beasley. Jaylon Smith is one of the best linebackers in the NFL and ranks third with 112 tackles on the season. He racked up 14 against the Bills, while teammate Sean Lee added 12 more and Jourdan Lewis picked up six tackles and two sacks.

Da Bears. Da Bears have won back-to-back games and are 6-6 on the season. Their success rides on the arm of quarterback Mitch Trubisky. If he can avoid turning the ball over, then Chicago can stay in the game. Last weekend in Detroit, Trubisky completed 29 of 38 passes for 338 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. David Montgomery rushed for 75 yards and added a receiving score late in the fourth quarter to put the Bears on top and give them the 24-20 win. Wide receiver Anthony Miller had a career game with nine catches for 140 yards. The offense is averaging a mere 17.7 points per game, 27th best in the NFL, and will have to put points on the board if it wants to compete with a high-powered Cowboys offense.

While the offense has struggled for most of the season, the defense is fourth in the NFL in points allowed (17.3) and in the Top 10 in total yards, passing yards and rushing yards allowed. Roquan Smith racked up 15 tackles and two sacks against the Lions and gives the Bears a formidable 1-2 punch at linebacker with Khalil Mack.

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ESPN’s latest power Rankings should have Bucs fans furious

The latest power rankings from ESPN have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sitting behind two lowly NFL teams.

Over the past two weeks, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have looked more and more like the team we thought we were going to see from the get-go of the 2019 season.

With back-to-back road wins over the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars, the Bucs find themselves at 5-7 and are hitting their stride as they approach the final four games of the regular season.

There dominant performance against the Jags Sunday helped propel Tampa Bay up six spots in the latest USA TODAY NFL Power Rankings, jumping from 23 to 17.

But, ESPN feels differently about the Bucs, and in their newest power rankings Tampa Bay comes in at just 22, behind both the Cleveland Browns (5-7), Los Angeles Chargers (4-8) and even the Carolina Panthers (5-7), who lost at home Sunday to the Washington Redskins.

The Browns, meanwhile, lost on the road in Week 13 to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who were playing their third string quarterback Devlin Hodges. The Chargers lost a tight one in Denver against the Broncos, and have looked nothing like the team that went on the road and beat Baltimore in last year’s playoffs.

Tampa Bay has been one of the hottest teams in the league the past two weeks, so only moving them up one spot while allowing the dumpster fire that is the Browns and Panthers to rank ahead of them seems disrespectful to the boys in the bay.

Hopefully, another convincing win in Week 14 will make ESPN see the error of their ways.

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How to Watch Patriots vs. Texans, NFL Week 13 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The New England Patriots (10-1) bring their AFC East-leading squad to NRG Stadium to take on the AFC South-leading Texans (7-4). New England won 27-20 at Gillette Stadium last year and owns both AFC Divisional Playoff victories between these two teams. The Texans only win was nearly a decade ago in 2010, when they edged the Patriots 34-27 in Houston. The Patriots are 10-1 all-time vs. Texans.

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Patriots vs. Texans

When: Sunday, December 1

Time: 8:20 p.m. ET

TV: NBC

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Tom Brady is frustrated with the offensive production of the Patriots, and rightfully so. The team posted 20 points in a loss to the Ravens, 17 the following week in a win against the Eagles, and beat the Cowboys 13-9 in a defensive battle this past weekend. Brady completed 17 of 37 passes for 190 yards and one touchdown. Sony Michel rushed for 85 yards and Julian Edelman was the leading receiver with 93 yards. The offensive depth chart is incredibly thin due to injuries. This unit will need to get going, as the defense can only carry them for so long.

This year we’ve seen stellar defenses in the NFL, including the 49ers and the Patriots. Lamar Jackson proved that New England’s group isn’t perfect, but he’s been doing that to opponents all season long. The unit held the Cowboys No. 1 scoring offense to zero touchdowns in the game and Dak Prescott to a mere 212 yards passing, while also tossed an interception. All-Pro wide receiver Amari Cooper was unable to reel in any receptions for the first time in his career as a Cowboy. Dallas converted only two of 13 third-down attempts as well. The Patriots defense simply shutdown the Cowboys and will face another tough offense in the Houston Texans.

After a 41-7 beatdown at the hands of the Ravens, the Texans narrowly defeated the Colts 20-17 last weekend. If they thought it was difficult scoring points on Indy, it won’t get any easier when the Patriots come rolling into town with their defense that ranks second in total defense (256.4 YPG) and passing yards allowed (158 YPG). Last weekend, Watson threw for nearly 300 yards and two touchdowns. Will Fuller had his second-best game of the season with seven catches for 140 yards, while DeAndre Hopkins added six receptions for 94 yards and two scores. Can this offensive line protect Watson and give him time to throw the ball to his talented wide receivers? Will they be able to get running back Carlos Hyde going to set up the play-action pass? How they respond to these questions will be crucial to their success on Sunday.

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How to Watch Raiders vs. Chiefs, NFL Week 13 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Kansas City Chiefs were expected to be at the top of the AFC West this season, and they have delivered on those expectations so far this year. But very few expected the Oakland Raiders to be right there with the Chiefs. The Raiders are exceeding expectations, sitting just a game back of Kansas City in the standings. This week, the Raiders take on the Chiefs with a chance to draw even with the Chiefs.

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Raiders vs. Chiefs

When: Sunday, December 1

Time: 4:25 p.m. ET

TV: CBS

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

The Oakland Raiders had their three-game win streak snapped last weekend in a disappointing 34-3 loss to the New York Jets. Oakland had just 208 yards for the game, with Derek Carr being pulled in the second half due to the lopsided nature of the contest. Carr had just 127 passing yards, no touchdowns, and an interception. To go toe-to-toe with Patrick Mahomes, Carr will need to be more effective against an inconsistent Chiefs defense.

Kansas City won its last game, earning a 24-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football in Mexico City. Patrick Mahomes didn’t play up to his usual standards, throwing for 182 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Fortunately, the Chiefs were able to compensate on defense, intercepting Philip Rivers four times in the win. The Chiefs have alternated wins and losses over their last six games, a streak they will attempt to break with a win against Oakland.

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How to Watch 49ers vs. Ravens, NFL Week 13 Live Stream, Schedule, Prediction, TV Channel, Start Time

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Heavyweights San Francisco (10-1) and Baltimore (9-2) meet Sunday afternoon at M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens boast superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson and one of the most potent offenses in the NFL, while the 49ers defense has been lights out. Baltimore leads the all-time series 4-2, including a narrow 34-31 victory in Super Bowl XLVII.

49ers vs. Ravens (-5.5)

When: Sunday, December 1
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

The 49ers lone loss of the season came against Seattle in an overtime thriller. This back half of their schedule doesn’t get any easier. After a 37-8 victory at home against Green Bay, they head on the road to face Baltimore and New Orleans. Jimmy Garoppolo completed 14 of 20 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and company were ecstatic to have tight end George Kittle back after missing two games with an injury. Kittle, one of the best tight ends in the NFL, gave an instant boost to the offense with six catches for 129 yards and one touchdown.

The old adage that defense wins championships may be the 49ers ticket to the Super Bowl. This unit is holding opponents to an average of 248.0 YPG and opposing quarterbacks to an average of 136.9 YPG. Ferocious. That’s how the defense played against a quality Packers team and a future HOF quarterback in Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers had just 104 yards and one touchdown, one of the least productive games in his career. Fred Warner had 11 tackles and one sack, while Arik Armstead and Nick Bosa combined for eight tackles and three sacks. The defense has faced dual threat quarterbacks like Kyler Murray (twice) and Russell Wilson, but will it have an answer for Lamar Jackson? Containing him is the key to this game.

Jackson is quickly making a case for MVP honors and he displayed his highlight laden talents for all to see on Monday Night Football. Baltimore scored six touchdowns on its first six possessions as the Ravens dismantled the Rams 45-6 on the road. Jackson was 15 of 20 for 169 passing yards with five touchdowns and 95 yards rushing. This season he has a total of 3,303 yards of offense and 24 touchdowns. Mark Ingram Jr. has also been an integral part of the run game. The bruiser picked up his fourth 100+ yard rushing total in the win. Marquise Brown and Willie Snead were both on the receiving end of two touchdown passes on Sunday. This offense is ranked second in the league with an average of 433.3 YPG and is by far the best when it comes to the run. Baltimore is the only team with an average of over 200 YPG (210.5). Behind them is the 49ers (145.6 YPG).

While the offense dominated the time of possession, the defense has played well all season. This unit is currently ranked third in rushing defense (87.7) and showed that against the Rams, as their rushing game picked up a mere 22 yards on the ground. San Francisco doesn’t have any superstars on offense but have a balanced attack that will keep Baltimore on its toes.

Prediction: With the high flying attack of Lamar and company our analyst Ryan Brandenburger is taking the Ravens to cover the 5.5 points in a shootout with two of the NFL’s heavyweights. Score: Ravens 35-24

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How to Watch Browns vs. Steelers, NFL Week 13 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Cleveland Browns (5-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5), AFC North rivals, meet Sunday for the second time in three weeks. The Browns throttled the Steelers 21-7 at home in a game that ended in a brawl, which resulted in multiple suspensions and over $700,000 worth of fines. Pittsburgh will look to add another victory and improve its wild card chances in front of a home crowd at Heinz Field.

Browns vs. Steelers

When: Sunday, December 1
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

After three consecutive home wins, the Browns are back on the road Sunday in Pittsburgh. Cleveland is coming off of a 41-26 victory against Miami in which Baker Mayfield threw for 327 yards, three touchdowns, but also three interceptions. Nick Chubb continued his standout season with his fifth game of over 100 yards rushing. Kareem Hunt adds another dynamic in the backfield and picked up 37 yards on eight carries and one touchdown. Jarvis Landry notched double-digit catches with 106 total yards and two touchdowns, marking just his second game over 100 yards this season. Odell Beckham Jr. added six catches for 84 yards and one touchdown, as the offense combined for over 450 total yards.

The first time these two teams met it was the defensive unit of the Browns that stole the show with four sacks, four interceptions and held the Steelers to under 300 yards of offense. Against the Dolphins last weekend, the defense had another solid outing despite missing its leading pass rusher Myles Garrett who was suspended the rest of the season for striking quarterback Mason Rudolph with his helmet against the Steelers. Sheldon Richardson had five tackles and two sacks, while Joe Schobert added five tackles and two interceptions. Schobert leads the team in both categories.

Plenty of question marks and injuries surround the Steelers offense as it heads into a rematch with the Browns. Pittsburgh returns to Heinz Field after two consecutive road games, which included the loss to the Browns and a 16-10 win against the Bengals last weekend. Quarterback Mason Rudolph, who threw four interceptions against Cleveland, completed just eight of 16 passes for 85 yards and one interception, before being benched in the third quarter. Coach Mike Tomlin wanted a spark on offense and put in Devlin Hodges, who threw for 118 yards and one touchdown. Tomlin noted after the game he had yet to choose a starter for Sunday. Rookie running back Benny Snell Jr. did a nice job in the absence of injured James Conner with 21 carries for 98 yards. Pittsburgh can use all the weapons it has on offense, including Conner and JuJu Smith-Schuster, who was out against the Bengals. Starting center Maurkice Pouncey will miss the game due to a suspension for his role in the brawl in Cleveland.

The Steelers defense is ranked in the Top 10 in points allowed, total yards allowed and passing yards allowed. Last weekend, it limited Ryan Finley to under 200 yards passing and the Bengals run game to a total of 86 yards. Mark Barron and Cam Heyward each had six tackles and one sack. If this unit pressures Baker Mayfield, creates turnovers and limits the Browns big-play offense, Pittsburgh has a chance to win on Sunday.

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How to Watch Saints vs. Falcons, NFL Week 13 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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One of the best rivalries in the NFL will take center stage on Thanksgiving night when the New Orleans Saints head to Atlanta to take on the Falcons. With the Falcons finding some form after their bye week, the Saints will need to play at a high level to maintain their spot near the top of the NFC standings.

Saints vs. Falcons

When: Thursday, November 28

Time: 8:20 p.m. ET

TV: NBC

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

New Orleans won an exciting 34-31 game over the Carolina Panthers in its last game to improve to 9-2 on the season. Drew Brees threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns, with the Saints winning on a last-second field goal by Wil Lutz. Michael Thomas caught 10 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. He will look to put up big numbers on Thanksgiving against a Falcons defense that has struggled against the pass this season.

Atlanta lost its last time out, dropping a 35-22 game to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons mustered just 57 rushing yards for the contest, forcing the passing game to carry too much of the offensive load. The Falcons allowed 184 yards and two touchdowns to Bucs receiver Chris Godwin and are up against an elite passing attack on Thursday. The loss was Atlanta’s first since its bye week, as Dan Quinn’s squad had won games against the Saints and Panthers prior to falling to the Buccaneers.

Prediction: Analyst Ryan Brandenburger says the Saints will easily pull this one out with a 35-10 Saints blowout, look for Brees to have 3 TD’s in this route.

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How to Watch Bills vs. Cowboys, NFL Week 13 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Dallas Cowboys hosting a game on Thanksgiving day is a tradition in the NFL, and this season will see the Cowboys host a game with massive playoff implications. The Buffalo Bills, who have been one of the NFL’s most pleasant surprises, come to town. Both teams are looking to improve their postseason positioning on the big Thanksgiving stage.

Bills vs. Cowboys- NFL Week 13- Tune-In Information

When: Thursday, November 28

Time: 4:30 p.m. ET

TV: CBS

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Buffalo improved to 8-3 on the season with last week’s 20-3 victory over the Denver Broncos. In a battle of quarterbacks named Allen, it was Josh Allen of the Bills who got the better of Brandon Allen of the Broncos. The Bills defense held Denver to just 134 yards of offense for the game, with the Bills taking a 13-0 lead and never looking back. Against a Cowboys offense that has had success through the air and on the ground, the Bills will be tested defensively on Thanksgiving.

Dallas lost a rain soaked affair against the New England Patriots last weekend, with the Patriots defeating the Cowboys 13-9. Dallas’ defense came to play against Tom Brady and company, holding the Patriots under 300 yards for the game. However, the Dallas offense struggled in the elements, as it failed to get into the endzone and could not overcome an early Patriots lead. The Cowboys will need to overcome a tenacious Buffalo defense to perform better offensively in this matchup.

Prediction: Our Analyst Ryan Brandenburger says this one won’t be as close as people expect it to be, take the Bills and he’s looking at a Bills 24 – Cowboys 17 score, Bills looking to cover that 6.5.

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How to Watch Bears vs. Lions, NFL Week 13 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions haven’t had much to be thankful for this season. Despite high expectations heading into the year, both teams have had underwhelming campaigns that have left them outside of the playoff picture to this point. When the two teams play on Thanksgiving day, they will have an opportunity to move in the right direction with a win over a division foe.

Bears vs. Lions

When: Thursday, November 28

Time: 12:30 p.m. ET

TV: FOX

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The Bears won a defensive struggle in their last game, earning a 19-14 victory over the New York Giants. Chicago lost the turnover battle by a 2-1 margin, but held the Giants offense to 243 yards and rode a 16-0 third quarter to a win. Much maligned quarterback Mitchell Trubisky threw for 278 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, with the win silencing his doubters for the time being.

Detroit lost its last game, dropping a 19-16 decision to the Washington Redskins. Jeff Driskel threw three interceptions for the Lions in the game, with four Lions turnovers helping Washington earn its second win of the season. The loss was Detroit’s third straight and seventh out of its last eight games following a 2-0-1 opening to the season. On a short week, the Lions will hope that they can break a two-game losing streak on Thanksgiving day. Last season, the Bears beat the Lions, 34-22, on Thanksgiving day.

Prediction: Our analyst Ryan Brandenburger says to take the Lions (+1) against the Bears, looking like a blowout according to him, 30-16 Lions.

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