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Yardbarker's sports roundup highlights major weekend developments across NASCAR and the NFL. Ryan Blaney secured his fourth victory of the NASCAR Cup Series season by passing Tyler Reddick with two laps remaining at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Meanwhile, in the NFL, the Los Angeles Rams secured a 20-13 victory over the Washington Commanders, though All-Pro receiver Puka Nacua sustained a knee injury on the final offensive snap.

Additional football coverage noted the Denver Broncos making NFL history by continuing their streak of one-possession victories. Broadcaster Mike Tirico was sidelined from Sunday Night Football between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an undisclosed health issue, while Joe Burrow's form kept the Cincinnati Bengals firmly in the Super Bowl conversation.