The San Francisco 49ers leaned heavily on Christian McCaffrey once again — and it paid off. In a tough 20-9 win over the Carolina Panthers, McCaffrey was the heart of the 49ers’ offense as quarterback Brock Purdy battled through one of his worst first halves […]

For years, the New England Patriots were the NFL’s most feared team. But after Tom Brady left and Bill Belichick stepped back, everyone thought the Patriots’ time was over. Now, quietly and efficiently, they’ve come roaring back — and most fans didn’t even see it […]