We offer our takeaways following each race weekend this year and continue the 2024 schedule with ...

We offer our takeaways following each race weekend this year and continue the 2024 schedule with the Qatar Grand Prix.<h3>Moments that decided the race 🏆</h3>Race control issues have never been more apparentThe FIA is no stranger to criticism or heavy scrutiny, but the Qatar GP left the organization nowhere to hide as gigantic problems with Formula 1's race control took center stage.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>It's not that there was a shortage of on-track highlights to discuss, either. Max Verstappen and Red Bull went from battling a Haas in the sprint race to winning the Grand Prix; Ferrari kept the constructors' fight alive versus McLaren; and Pierre Gasly finished fifth to power Alpine up the standings. Yet all of these topics require mentioning a decision made by race control.Verstappen's pole was wiped off the board with a rare one-place grid penalty due to driving unnecessarily slow on a slow lap in qualifying. That impeded George Russell, who was also on a slow lap. Stewards wrote that it would've been a three-place penalty had it been a push lap, but they hedged to a one-place infraction since it wasn't.Verstappen ultimately overtook Russell at Turn 1 and went on to win. But others behind him and in the steward room had a much busier day Sunday, starting with Lando Norris.Norris was trading fastest laps with Verstappen in the first stint but had his push for the race win end disastrously after he failed to lift for double yellows on the main straight on Lap 30 as a displaced mirror laid on the track. He was eventually served a 10-second stop-go penalty, dropping him to the back of the pack and leaving him 10th at the checkered flag.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Let's take a closer look 🔍 This yellow flag infringement cost Lando Norris a stop/go penalty ⚠️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QatarGP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QatarGP</a> <a href="https://t.co/bI2UXZSWxy">pic.twitter.com/bI2UXZSWxy</a>— Formula 1 (@F1) <a href="https://twitter.com/F1/status/1863318401432817845?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Norris was caught red-handed, but race control's treatment of the incident didn't help. There was confusion as the yellow flags came and went. Why wasn't a virtual safety car called for the mirror until Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz suffered punctures? While it's undeniable that Norris didn't lift and a 10-second stop-go penalty followed precedent, unlike Verstappen's penalty, it still leaves the FIA with one major question: Why are nuance and mitigating factors relevant in some scenarios and not others?"To me, it looks like, somewhere, there must be a book with a lot of dust on the cover that was taken out: 'Let me see what it says, let me apply this,'" McLaren team boss Andrea Stella said after the race.Why the race director allowed the mirror to lie on the track for a long period of time is another major concern. Calls for virtual safety cars or full safety cars continue to be delayed until it's completely too late, just as in Brazil. Although both races had different race directors, the same problem still emerged.Qatar was the second F1 race weekend for new race director Rui Marques. He also had to handle duties as the race director for F2 and F1 Academy. Marques was promoted after former race director Niels Wittich stepped down following Brazil, though he denied resigning at his own volition.Wittich is the latest in what seems like a never-ending string of dismissals coming from the FIA. The organization's president hasn't helped matters, telling drivers it was none of their business what decisions the FIA make before Sunday's race.Despite all the changes within the FIA, and especially those within race control, it doesn't seem like the officiating and control are getting any better. Fans don't appreciate referees or stewards taking away from the on-field or, in this case, on-track action. But Qatar put a magnifying glass on what many already feared: the spectacle of Formula 1 and all its drivers have to offer is too often taking a backseat to race control, puzzling steward decisions, and leadership from a governing body that would rather have itself be front and center.Ferrari still alive in title fight thanks to Norris penaltyOne consequence of Norris' 10-second stop-go penalty was it effectively kept Ferrari's pulse alive in the constructors' championship.Ferrari has refused to lay over in a season that feels like McLaren has had the upper hand for the majority of the second half. The gap between the two legendary constructors sits at 21 points, with a maximum of 44 points available in Abu Dhabi. The Scuderia may still be long shots, but they shouldn't be counted out.After all, Ferrari has always risen this season from every tribute and meme dedicated to its so-called demise. The aftermath of Canada to Silverstone left Ferrari and Charles Leclerc looking lost and without direction. Yet Leclerc only stands eight points away from Norris for second in the drivers' standings.Whether or not Ferrari pulls it off next week in Abu Dhabi, this isn't your dad's or grandfather's Scuderia. This isn't a team that raises expectations sky-high only to get blinded by the lights and their own hype. Fred Vasseur's Ferrari is chippy and gritty, and Qatar once again proved it.The high-speed corners that fill the Qatar circuit weren't expected to favor the SF-24, while Sainz was also on the receiving end of a puncture during the race. Yet Ferrari rode the highs and lows better than anyone, leaving Qatar with more points scored (35) than any other constructor. Plus, Leclerc recorded a surprising podium."I would have signed straight away if I had a paper that told me that we will finish second after a weekend like this, especially on a track like this," Leclerc said post-race.Ferrari will need a lot to go its way in Abu Dhabi to end a 16-year drought and claim its first constructors' title since 2008. But momentum has swung in its favor after surviving the Qatar circuit and watching another morale-crushing weekend strike longtime rival McLaren.<h3>Driver of the Day 🙌</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/758371/cropped_GettyImages-2187148959.jpg?ts=1733094198" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/758371/w220xh124_GettyImages-2187148959.jpg?ts=1733094198 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/758371/w320xh180_GettyImages-2187148959.jpg?ts=1733094198 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/758371/w640xh360_GettyImages-2187148959.jpg?ts=1733094198 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/758371/w768xh432_GettyImages-2187148959.jpg?ts=1733094198 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/758371/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2187148959.jpg?ts=1733094198 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> NurPhoto / NurPhoto / Getty</figcaption></figure>Zhou Guanyu: It might have taken 23 races, but Kick Sauber finally got their first points. Starting P12, Guanyu slowly picked off drivers and held his own amongst the carnage to finish P8. It ties his best-ever finish, and the Chinese driver earned more points in the last four races than Sergio Perez. They're also Guanyu's first points since last season’s iteration of the Qatar Grand Prix. In his second-to-last race in F1 (for now), Guanyu's personal victory feels bittersweet.<h3>They said what? 🗣️</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/758367/cropped_GettyImages-2187078237.jpg?ts=1733093173" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/758367/w220xh124_GettyImages-2187078237.jpg?ts=1733093173 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/758367/w320xh180_GettyImages-2187078237.jpg?ts=1733093173 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/758367/w640xh360_GettyImages-2187078237.jpg?ts=1733093173 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/758367/w768xh432_GettyImages-2187078237.jpg?ts=1733093173 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/758367/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2187078237.jpg?ts=1733093173 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> NurPhoto / NurPhoto / Getty</figcaption></figure>Verstappen on Russell: "I was quite surprised when sitting there in the stewards room, what was all going on. Honestly, very disappointing. Because I think we're all here, we respect each other a lot. Of course, I've been in that meeting room many times in my life, in my career, with, you know, people that I've raced and I've never seen someone trying to screw someone over that hard. For me, I lost all respect."Norris on receiving a 10-second penalty: "Honestly, I don't know what I did wrong at the minute. Apparently, I didn't slow under the yellow (flag). I'm not an idiot, if I knew there was a yellow (flag), I would have slowed down. I don't know if I missed it or just been dumb. The rule is, if you don't slow down on a yellow, it's a penalty, so it's a fair penalty."Leclerc on chasing McLaren for constructors' title: "I think, coming into the weekend, we never really said it within the team, but I think everybody expected McLaren would score more points than us, so it's a very good surprise. As much as it's going to be a stretch to win constructors, we'll give it all until the very last lap."Horner on Red Bull's third-place finish: "We're out of the constructors, and that's very frustrating 'cause that's where the financial revenue is distributed, but it does give us more wind tunnel time if you look at a glass-half-full perspective."Zhou on scoring first points of season: "Happy is probably not the word; relief is the word. It's been a long season."<h3>What's next?</h3>Formula 1 travels to the United Arab Emirates for the final race of the 2024 season with the Abu Dhabi GP going Sunday, Dec. 8 at 8 a.m. ET. Verstappen has won the last four races at the circuit.McLaren leads Ferrari by 21 points in the constructors' championship. It's looking for its first title since 1998. Neither of McLaren's drivers was alive when the team won its last championship.Verstappen's already wrapped up the drivers' championship, but Norris leads Leclerc by only eight points for second place. Norris has never finished higher than sixth, while Leclerc would secure a second second-place finish in three years if he's able to surpass Norris. The race will also be the final time Hamilton drives a Mercedes as he's set to join Ferrari next season. <figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Constructors' standings" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-Gvwx1" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/Gvwx1/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="569" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<e.length;r++)if(e[r].contentWindow===a.source){var i=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";e[r].style.height=i}}}))}();
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 01: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is among the top candidates for the Chicago Bears head coaching job, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1863232935597400149">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.Kingsbury joined the Commanders in February after serving as a senior offensive analyst for USC in 2023 - when <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199760" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199760">Caleb Williams</a> was the school's quarterback before being selected by the Bears first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Williams' completion percentage increased last season despite USC's disappointing 8-5 record.The Commanders' offense has improved with Kingsbury calling the plays. They're sixth in the league in total yards per game (370.5) and fifth in points per contest (27.8), a huge improvement from last season's 24th and 25th rankings, respectively. The Commanders are 7-5 and second in the NFC East despite a three-game losing streak.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Kingsbury was previously the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals for four seasons from 2019-22. He was fired after the 2022 season after posting a 28-27-1 overall record with one postseason appearance in 2021.The Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus on Friday, the first time Chicago has fired a coach midseason in team history. Bears offensive coordinator Thomas Brown was named the interim head coach.Other potential candidates include Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, and former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel, Rapoport adds.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 29: Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury of the Washington Commanders during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. The Commanders defeated the Cardinals 42-14.

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A fight has broken out between Michigan and Ohio State after The Game <a href="https://t.co/XPwdAjfYzN">pic.twitter.com/XPwdAjfYzN</a>— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFBONFOX/status/1862957558324986221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The altercation seemingly started when Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore carried a flag onto the field, per <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoleShearintv/status/1862958548428140862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1862958548428140862%7Ctwgr%5Ee3b277a31a48bf13fa3a12741af1855d2f598ba4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dispatch.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Ffootball%2F2024%2F11%2F30%2Fohio-state-michigan-fight-flag-college-football%2F76678871007%2F">WBNS-TV's Nicole Shearin</a>. Moore was stopped by Ohio State players, who ripped the flag away and started fighting Moore.A separate Michigan player planted the school's flag at Ohio Stadium's midfield, prompting Buckeyes defensive end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/161691" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/161691">Jack Sawyer</a> to steal and tear down the banner. Two Wolverine players and a photographer were seen rubbing their eyes after police used pepper spray to break up the fights, according to <a href="https://x.com/bmarcello/status/1862959521104364030">CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
A Michigan flag is planted in the center of The Shoe and things get even more heated between Ohio State and Michigan <a href="https://t.co/fPcvJ6Z8ND">pic.twitter.com/fPcvJ6Z8ND</a>— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFBONFOX/status/1862957856300970099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>At least 50 officers made a human barricade following the brawl, Marcello added. Ohio State assistant coaches and staff came off the field bloodied, <a href="https://x.com/Jake_Trotter/status/1862961155796516864">ESPN's Jake Trotter</a> reports."Following the game, officers from multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in breaking up an on-field altercation," OSU police <a href="https://x.com/OSUPOLICE/status/1862981455153893623">posted on X</a> hours after the game. "During the scuffle, multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray. OSUPD is the lead agency for games &amp; will continue to investigate."Ohio State coach Ryan Day defended his players' actions <a href="http://x.com/Jake_Trotter/status/1862964341424717922">postgame</a>."I don't know all the details of it, but those guys were looking to put a flag in our field, and our guys weren't going to let that happen," Day said. "Certainly, we're embarrassed about the loss, but we have some prideful guys, and we're not going to let that happen."Saturday's result extended the Wolverines' streak to four consecutive wins over the Buckeyes. Michigan's latest victory came after kicker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171966" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171966">Dominic Zvada</a> hit a field goal late in the fourth quarter. Ohio State quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/148298" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/148298">Will Howard</a> couldn't connect with his offense in the game's final seconds, resulting in a turnover on downs."For such a great game, you hate to see stuff like that after the game. It's bad for the game, it's bad for the sport, it's bad for college football," Michigan running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/153454" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/153454">Kalel Mullings</a> said."At the end of the day, some people gotta learn how to lose. You can't be fighting just because you lost a game. ... That's wrong. It's classless, in my opinion. People got to do better."

COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 30: Davison Igbinosun #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes grabs a Michigan flag following his team's defeat against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.

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EUGENE, OR - FEBRUARY 08: The Oregon Ducks mascot, Puddles, performs for the crowd during a PAC-12 Conference college basketball game between the Oregon Ducks and Washington Huskies on February 8, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy #3 of the Cleveland Browns runs to his position during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Browns 20-16.

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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 24: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is tripped up for a tackle by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (7) during an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Carolina Panthers on November 24, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94300" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94300">Gardner Minshew</a> is out for the season after breaking his collarbone against the Denver Broncos, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1860849550115622931">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo</a>.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174062" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174062">Desmond Ridder</a> will likely be the team's starting quarterback going forward after finishing Sunday's contest in relief of Minshew, but Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said postgame that <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188217" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188217">Aidan O'Connell</a> might be activated off injured reserve ahead of Friday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to <a href="https://x.com/tashanreed/status/1860847360819249284">The Athletic's Tashan Reed</a>.O'Connell started one game earlier this year before being placed on IR with a broken thumb suffered in October.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 28-year-old Minshew sustained the injury late in the fourth quarter after being sacked by Broncos linebackers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98977" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98977">Cody Barton</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161949" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161949">Jonathon Cooper</a>. He was able to walk off the field and didn't return to the game. Minshew had previously been sacked twice by the Broncos' defense.He'll undergo further testing to determine the injury's severity, but it "doesn't look good," Pierce added, per <a href="https://x.com/tashanreed/status/1860846871604064400">Reed</a>.The quarterback signed a two-year, $25-million deal with the Raiders in March. He was named the team's starting quarterback in August.Minshew has started nine of the Raiders' first 10 games this season. He was 25-for-42 passing for 230 yards, one touchdown, and one interception before leaving Sunday's game.The Raiders have a short week before playing the rival Chiefs on Friday at 3 p.m. ET.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 24: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts to an apparent injury as he’s helped off the field during an NFL Football game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers didn't mince words after the team's loss to the Tampa ...

New York Giants wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199759" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199759">Malik Nabers</a> didn't mince words after the team's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, saying that the Giants have been playing "soft as f--k.""I mean, it's just soft, man," Nabers told reporters, including <a href="https://www.nj.com/giants/2024/11/malik-nabers-rips-soft-as-bleep-giants-after-getting-0-targets-in-first-half-i-cant-do-nothing.html">NJ.com's Ryan Novozinsky</a>. "I'm tired of going out there and losing."The 21-year-old rookie wasn't targeted until the second half of Sunday's 30-7 loss, finishing with six receptions for 64 yards.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"First, second quarter, I don't get the ball," Nabers said. "I mean, can't do nothing. Start getting the ball when it's 30-0. What do you want me to do?"He added, "Obviously, it ain't the quarterback. Same outcome when we had (<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97984">Daniel Jones</a>) at quarterback. Take a look: It ain't the quarterback."The Giants named third-string quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188915" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188915">Tommy DeVito</a> as the starter against Tampa Bay on Thursday over former starter Jones and second-string quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98893" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98893">Drew Lock</a>. The team formally waived Jones on Saturday after he requested his release Friday.Despite the blowout loss, head coach Brian Daboll said postgame that DeVito will start for New York on Thanksgiving against the Dallas Cowboys. DeVito was 21-for-31 passing for 189 yards and was sacked four times Sunday.The Giants are last in the league in points per game (15.6) and 23rd in total yards per game (327.5).New York selected Nabers in the first round earlier this year, and he's been a breakout star for the team. Nabers has 607 yards and three touchdowns.The Giants are currently 2-9 and last in the NFC East. They'll look to rebound against the Cowboys on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 24: Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants stands on the field prior to the start of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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San Fransisco 49ers tight end George Kittle doesn't expect his injury absence to extend beyond on...

San Fransisco 49ers tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72637" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72637">George Kittle</a> doesn't expect his injury absence to extend beyond one week."I will be playing on Sunday. Very excited. Can't pass up playing the Packers," Kittle told reporters Wednesday. <figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
“I will be playing on Sunday. Very excited, can’t pass up playing the Packers. I will be out there for sure.” George Kittle says he’s good to go for Sunday <a href="https://t.co/O71Byg8sPp">pic.twitter.com/O71Byg8sPp</a>— KNBR (@KNBR) <a href="https://twitter.com/KNBR/status/1859346850459025431?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Kittle missed the 49ers' loss to the Seattle Seahawks last week with a hamstring injury. The 31-year-old sustained the injury after scoring a fourth-quarter touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 10.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Kittle would be "close" to returning to the field, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42473711/san-francisco-49ers-brock-purdy-added-injury-report-shoulder-soreness">ESPN's Nick Wagoner</a>. Kittle was limited in Wednesday's practice.The five-time Pro Bowler has been one of the 49ers' most productive members this season, recording 560 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in eight games. He's also scored the most points for San Fransisco behind kicker Jake Moody.Kittle was also sidelined Sept. 22 against the Los Angeles Rams. The absence was his first game missed due to an injury since 2022.The 49ers face the Packers on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 23: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers during a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89514" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89514">Patrick Mahomes</a> isn't fretting after the Buffalo Bills snapped his team's perfect start to the season."The undefeated thing was cool, but that's not our ultimate goal," Mahomes said postgame Sunday, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42455714/buffalo-bills-hand-kansas-city-chiefs-first-loss-season">ESPN's Adam Teicher</a>."We feel like we can play better, so we will get back to work and try to use it as a spark so that we can be a better football team in the end."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The result in Buffalo marks Kansas City's first regular-season loss since Christmas Day 2023 when it fell to the Las Vegas Raiders. Seven of the Chiefs' past nine games were decided by one score.Mahomes completed 23 of 33 passes for 196 yards and three touchdowns against the Bills. He also threw two interceptions, the first coming on the opening offensive drive. Mahomes has 11 INTs through 11 weeks, tying him with Geno Smith and Jordan Love for the most picks thrown this season."I'm hoping that (losing) is a benefit. I'm not going to say I or we relaxed, but at the same time, I feel like we were just coming away with these wins at the end of the game," Mahomes said. "I think it's going to spark us to have more urgency, especially at the start of football games, especially with the offense, and that comes from me and turning the ball over on the first drive. It's something you can't do in big games like this."Mahomes added that he hopes this loss starts a new winning streak for the Chiefs. Kansas City had won 15 straight, including postseason games, and was one victory short of the franchise record.The Chiefs will look to rebound on the road against the Carolina Panthers next Sunday.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188125" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188125">Anthony Richardson</a> is grateful he got an opportunity to show his growth from his short time on the sidelines in Sunday's 28-27 win over the New York Jets."Just (wanted to) show that my hard work and preparation is still there. I'm still here for my guys," Richardson told <a href="https://x.com/NFLonCBS/status/1858256251072970903">CBS's AJ Ross</a> postgame.Richardson completed 20 of 30 passes for 272 yards and one touchdown versus the Jets. He also rushed for two touchdowns, including a go-ahead TD with 51 seconds left in regulation to snap Indianapolis' three-game losing streak.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Colts head coach Shane Steichen <a data-in-app-uri="" href="">benched</a> Richardson for the past two games to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3129169" href="https://thescore.com/news/3129169">reportedly</a> give the second-year quarterback a wake-up call, replacing him with veteran <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a>. However, the 2023 No. 4 overall pick said earlier this week that he was "<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3127826" href="https://thescore.com/news/3127826">low-key glad</a>" the club benched him and that it opened his eyes to improvements he needed.Steichen said Wednesday that Richardson would remain the Colts' starting quarterback for the rest of the season when announcing the 22-year-old's return to the No. 1 role."Is he a finished product? No," Steichen said Wednesday, per <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/anthony-richardson-back-as-colts-starting-qb-showed-improvement-after-attention-grabbing-benching">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>. "But we've got a lot of faith that he's going to be our franchise quarterback."The Colts look to continue their win streak against the NFC-leading Detroit Lions next Sunday.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 17: Quarterback Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 17, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Georgia running back Trevor Etienne was downgraded to out for Saturday's game against Tennessee, ...

Georgia running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/172319" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/172319">Trevor Etienne</a> was downgraded to out for Saturday's game against Tennessee, according to the SEC availability report.Etienne sustained an upper-body injury against Florida on Nov. 2 and didn't return to the game. The 20-year-old played in Georgia's next game against Ole Miss, but only managed 24 rushing yards in the 28-10 loss.Etienne currently leads Georgia with seven touchdowns and 477 rushing yards. True freshman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/203208" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/203208">Nate Frazier</a> is Georgia's only running back not on the injury report, with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/170175" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/170175">Cash Jones</a> also listed as questionable for Saturday's game. Frazier has three touchdowns and 333 rushing yards on the season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>No. 11 Georgia will look to upend sixth-ranked Tennessee on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI - NOVEMBER 09: Trevor Etienne #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi.

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper is hopeful he can return for Sunday's game against the K...

Buffalo Bills wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/60608" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/60608">Amari Cooper</a> is hopeful he can return for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, he told reporters including <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42392676/bills-wr-amari-cooper-optimistic-returning-vs-chiefs">ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg</a>."Definitely feeling better. Definitely more comfortable," Cooper said Thursday. "So, just ready to play football again." Cooper injured his wrist Oct. 27 when the Bills played the Seattle Seahawks. He missed Buffalo's next two wins over the Miami Dolphins and the Indianapolis Colts. Cooper was limited in practice for the past two days and is currently wearing a cast.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The wide receiver said he'll be playing with the cast and needs to "get used to catching the ball with it."Cooper was traded to Buffalo from the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 15 and made his team debut against the Tennessee Titans five days later. Cooper had four receptions for 66 yards and scored his first touchdown with the squad in a 34-10 thrashing.The 8-2 Bills will look to give the Chiefs their first loss Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Amari Cooper #18 of the Buffalo Bills walks off the field after a game against the Tennessee Titans at Highmark Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.

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Lamar Jackson is determined to get past the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens' AFC North ...

<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97162" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97162">Lamar Jackson</a> is determined to get past the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens' AFC North rival who've given him problems in the past."I don't know what it is, man," Jackson <a href="https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-pittsburgh-problems-week-11-ravens-steelers">said to reporters</a> Wednesday. "I believe last year we were supposed to have them, but things just didn't go our way. The football gods just wasn't on our side."The Ravens are 1-3 against the Steelers when Jackson starts and are gearing up to face Pittsburgh on Sunday for the first time this season. Jackson's thrown four touchdowns and seven picks in the rivalry. He's also been sacked 20 times.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 27-year-old last beat the Steelers in overtime in October 2019.Jackson is looking to build on another MVP-caliber season. He has 2,669 passing yards for 24 touchdowns with only two interceptions in 10 games. The Ravens' offense is first in the league in points (31.8), rushing yards (182.6), and total yards (449.6) per game."It's a whole other year, it's a new year, and I'm looking forward to the game," Jackson said.The Steelers and the Ravens face off Sunday and meet again Dec. 21.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 08: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts a pass while pressured by Cole Holcomb #55 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was thankful to be benched for the past two gam...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188125" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188125">Anthony Richardson</a> was thankful to be benched for the past two games in favor of backup <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a>, he told reporters Wednesday."I feel like these past two weeks have opened my eyes and allowed me to take a deeper dive into myself and see what I'm made of," Richardson said, <a href="https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/1856747115990442424">according to ESPN's Stephen Holder</a>.Coach <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3127464" href="https://thescore.com/news/3127464">Shane Steichen announced</a> Wednesday that Richardson will return as the Colts' starter for the remainder of the season. The 22-year-old was benched for the past two games, losses to the Bills and Vikings.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Just sitting on the sideline helped me to look and see the certain things I could correct about myself. I'm thankful for these past two weeks and I'm low-key glad they happened," Richardson added.The second-year QB's struggled to spark the Colts' offense, throwing four touchdowns and seven interceptions in six games. Flacco threw two touchdowns and four interceptions in his past two starts.Richardson said he's been focused on sacrificing for his teammates while he's been on the sideline."The guys ask me to do certain things, even if I don't feel like doing them, I gotta do it because it's sacrificing," he explained to <a href="https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/1856756207546958288">The Athletics' James Boyd</a>. "As a pro, you feel like, 'I'm doing my work, I'm getting it done, that's enough.' But it's never enough, especially not for vets. They feel like if they gotta do the extra work, you gotta do it, too."Indianapolis is 4-6 and faces the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 03: Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts looks on prior to the start of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Colts 21-13.

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Denver Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff stepped down from his post Tuesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/tompelissero/status/1856497223959183851?s=46">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.The 76-year-old reportedly experienced vision-related problems last week. He underwent testing Monday, including an MRI, Pelissero notes.Westhoff decided to step down after he consulted with doctors and had several conversations with head coach Sean Payton.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It's not easy to make this decision, but this was a wake-up call that I needed to put my health first," Westhoff said in a statement. "I'm grateful to Sean for giving me the opportunity to contribute to a first-class organization and wish the Broncos the very best."<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
I want to thank everyone for the well wishes. I want to assure you I’m ok, my body gave me a warning this week and I had to listen and put my health first. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BroncosCountry?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BroncosCountry</a> is amazing..thank you!— Mike Westhoff (@STCoachMike) <a href="https://twitter.com/STCoachMike/status/1856734783868752214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Westhoff came out of retirement to join Payton's staff in February 2023. He'd previously worked with Payton as the Saints' special teams coach from 2017-18.Westhoff's NFL coaching career started in 1982 when he was the offensive line, tight ends, and special teams coach for the Indianapolis Colts. He spent most of his career as a special teams coach for the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets."He's a fantastic teacher," Payton said last season, per the <a href="https://www.denverpost.com/2024/11/12/mike-westhoff-broncos-special-teams-steps-down/">Denver Post's Ryan McFadden and Parker Gabriel</a>. "I've said it before, if there was a Hall of Fame of special teams coaches, it would start with him."

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 18: Detailed view of a Denver Broncos helmet prior to an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on August 18, 2024 in Denver, CO.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/747" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/747">Aaron Rodgers</a> was critical of NFL owners and fans after Chicago Bears offensive coordinator <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3126428" href="https://thescore.com/news/3126428">Shane Waldron was fired</a> Tuesday."Unfortunately what happens - and I really mean this - is a lot of it is 'rinse and repeat' under the guise of brand-new scheme, brand-new approach. And that's the way the league is going too often," Rodgers <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHrn4larYGA">said on "The Pat McAfee Show</a>.""The consensus for all fans is, 'If we're not winning now, then everybody needs to get the hell out,'" he added.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 40-year-old <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/4" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/4">New York Jets</a> quarterback called on team owners across the league to "come out and make strong statements" to combat the backlash from fans and critics.Chicago fired Waldron following the Bears' second straight game without a touchdown. Waldron, 45, was hired in January after he spent three seasons as the Seahawks' offensive coordinator."I would continue to preach patience for players and coaches," Rodgers explained. "Too often the opinions of - whether it's the social media world or the incredible experts out there talking about football - actually impacts a billion-dollar organization."The Jets fired their head coach Robert Saleh in October. He was dismissed after the club's Week 5 loss to the Vikings in London. The 45-year-old had been head coach since 2021, posting a 20-36 record with no postseason appearances.Both the Bears and Jets are near the bottom of their conferences, with records of 4-5 and 3-7 respectively. The Bears host the Packers and the Jets host the Colts in Week 11.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 10: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/18" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/18">New York Giants</a> general manager Joe Schoen still believes the team is "not far off" from finding on-field success in the near future."There is a young nucleus of players and some veterans that are going to be together, and we're in a position where we're going to have some continuity," <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDregYBS1v4">he told reporters Tuesday</a>. "We're going to look for solutions and find ways to make plays in critical parts of the game where we can get over the hump when it matters most, and we're not that far off."The Giants are 2-8 this season and 1-5 in one-score games. They're last in the league in points per game (15.6) and 24th in passing yards per contest (189.8).<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>However, Schoen believes the team already has some future difference-makers in rookies Malik Nabers, Theo Johnson, and Tyrone Tracy."There are some young pieces in place in terms of the foundation, that we're going to continue to build on," he said. "Another year of free agency and another draft, we're not far off."Schoen didn't say whether Daniel Jones will be a piece to build with. The GM said it'd be "a football decision" to start Jones again, but he added that he wouldn't have done anything differently in his previous quarterback search. Jones signed a four-year, $160-million extension with the Giants in March 2023.Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll received a vote of confidence from owner John Mara when he <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3106993" href="https://thescore.com/news/3106993">told reporters in October</a> that he's planning on keeping the pair for 2025.New York is currently in its bye week. The Giants will look to snap their five-game losing streak against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 24.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Director of Coaching Operations Laura Young and general manager Joe Schoen of the New York Giants walk on the field prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.

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Missouri quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/83748" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/83748">Brady Cook</a> won't play Saturday versus Oklahoma, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/42274657/sources-missouri-brady-cook-unlikely-play-vs-oklahoma">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a>.Cook sustained injuries in Missouri's previous two games, suffering an ankle injury while leading his team over Auburn on Oct. 19 and a wrist ailment in an Oct. 26 defeat to Alabama.Backup quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/149372" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/149372">Drew Pyne</a> is expected to start in Cook's absence. Pyne, who previously started at Notre Dame and Arizona State, relieved Cook in the second half of the Alabama game, throwing three interceptions in the Tigers' shutout loss.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Cook has started the season strong, passing for 1,575 yards and seven touchdowns in his second year as Missouri's starter. The program sits at No. 24 in the College Football Playoff rankings with a 6-2 record.

COLUMBIA, MO - SEPTEMBER 21: Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) looks to the sidelines in the third quarter of an SEC football game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and Missouri Tigers on September 21, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, MO.

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