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Competition Committee wants ban on hip-drop tackles, still working on precise rule

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Competition Committee Pushes for Ban on Hip-Drop Tackles, Ironing Out Details of New Rule The NFL is considering banning hip-drop tackles to prevent injuries, but defining the tackle is proving to be a challenge for the league. A hip-drop tackle involves a tackler pulling down a ball carrier by dropping onto his legs, which has … Read more

Bills rule out WR Davis, S Rapp against Steelers

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Bills to be without WR Davis, S Rapp against Steelers Buffalo Bills writer Alaina Getzenberg reports that the team will be without two players, Gabe Davis and Taylor Rapp, for their upcoming playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to injuries. Davis’s absence will be significant, as he plays a key role in the offense. … Read more

The 49ers, Eagles, Lions and Cowboys rule the NFC: but who has the edge?

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Which NFC team has the edge: 49ers, Eagles, Lions, or Cowboys? The NFC championship battle appears to be a four-team competition between the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and Detroit Lions. The potential strengths of each team include the 49ers’ well-balanced offense and effective defense, the Eagles’ home-field advantage and talented quarterback, the … Read more