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How will Sunday night's Bucs-Cardinals game impact the Saints' playoff chances?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Coming into Saturday, offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo said he needed to find better angles for Panthers runners after Carolina rushed for a season-low 21 yards last week versus Pittsburgh. On a cold Christmas Eve afternoon, McAdoo delivered like Santa Claus by gifting Panthers runners massive running lanes…

The Buccaneers should tee off on a third-string quarterback.

TORONTO — Riding a season-high five-game winning streak, the Lightning arrived at Scotiabank Arena playing some of their best hockey of the season.

It was an awkward exchange between reporters and the Tampa Bay running back.

Tom Brady has been backed to join the Las Vegas Raiders next summer when his contract at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers expires, leaving him a free agent for only the second time in his career

Playoffs . . . ? Playoffs . . . ? After Week 15's loss to the Steelers, Steve Wilks said he still wants his Panthers to focus on the day and not what's weeks ahead of them.

DISCLAIMER: This column is not meant to suggest Brock Purdy will be the greatest quarterback in the history of the 49ers or win four Super Bowls. It makes comparisons with the most popular player in franchise history only in terms of playing style and the early portion of their careers.

San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the game on Sunday, December 18