NFL Week 12 just wrapped and there’s a lot that football fans want to know heading into the final third of the season. The 49ers continued their march as one of the league’s top teams, defeating the Carolina Panthers in a game where quarterback Brock Purdy connected with stars like George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey for big plays on offense. Demani Richardson made a key stop for the 49ers defense and rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald added his fourth game-winner this year, according to commentary on the NFL’s official highlights channel. The 49ers defense, frequently praised for its physicality and aggressive play-calling, is ranked among the best in the league, with coach Robert Saleh calling them “the Baby Bosa’s” in acknowledgment of their youthful dominance.

Over in the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs managed another clutch win, this time in a close contest against the Colts. Sports Illustrated notes that Patrick Mahomes engineered a comeback, showing why the Chiefs can never be counted out as playoff contenders. Rashee Rice and Isiah Pacheco played key roles, and a last-second field goal kept Kansas City firmly in the hunt for a postseason berth.

For Eagles fans, it was a tough weekend after a loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Nick Sirianni highlighted execution errors and the need for improvement at his press conference following the game. The playoff picture in the NFC East remains highly competitive, with the Cowboys surging and the Eagles needing to regroup.

Notable coaching news includes the New York Giants firing defensive coordinator Shane Bowen after another overtime loss, as reported by NFL.com. The Giants have struggled on defense all season, and this staff shakeup signals a search for answers as the team tries to salvage its year.

Advanced stats fans will want to know that, under the new NFL kickoff rules now permanent according to The Independent, the rate of kickoffs returned has more than doubled to 79.3 percent this season. This shift has brought more action to special teams but has also seen an uptick in overall injuries. However, Reuters notes that head injuries specifically are down 43 percent compared to pre-rule change levels.

Political chatter around the league remains lively. President Trump has loudly criticized these new kickoff rules, calling them ‘demeaning’ and ‘unromantic’ for the sport, but Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub laughed off the criticism, saying the president “has no idea” about how the rule really works.

Elsewhere, player activism and off-field issues continue to make headlines. Colin Kaepernick’s legacy is still discussed, with Wikipedia recapping how his original protests inspired ongoing athlete activism and forced the league into public conversations about racial justice. In the wake of recent social movements, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell publicly stated he wished the league had listened earlier to the concerns of players like Kaepernick.

For those interested in playoff positioning, the Chiefs currently sit third in the AFC West at 5-5, while the 49ers have established themselves as Super Bowl favorites thanks to a healthy roster and league-leading defense. Other notable performances from the week included strong showings from the Patriots’ Hunter Henry, with a two-touchdown performance, and the Jets’ Breece Hall, who piled up over 100 yards from scrimmage and gave frustrated New York fans hope going into December.

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