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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Saquon Barkley is Philadelphia’s ‘Chosen One’ but DeVonta Smith’s return helps

The Philadelphia Eagles offense has been mostly impervious to the injury report. THE CHOSEN ONE OUR SAVIOR No player’s availability impacts Philadelphia’s offensive success more than Barkley, the MVP frontrunner who earned his first-ever NFC Offensive Player of the Month for his obliterative November. The Eagles have an offensive success rate of 52.8 percent when Barkley’s on the field. Jalen …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Once again, Justin Herbert is the engine of the Chargers offense

New York Times

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — In the offseason, the Los Angeles Chargers, from players to coaches, talked often and openly about transforming their offensive identity. The Chargers’ successes on that side of the ball have mostly been rooted in Justin Herbert’s right arm, especially since the bye in Week 5. What has happened instead is what has been the case since …

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2 months ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Are Packers, Steelers, Seahawks contenders?

New York Times

Read our Week 12 NFL Power Rankings The Week 8 Power Rankings are here, and it’s time to take a closer look at everyone’s resume. Up next: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, 1 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles Last week: 18 Sunday: Beat New York Giants 28-3 Who have they beaten? Up next: at New England Patriots, Sunday, 1 p.m. Las Vegas …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Dak Prescott’s mistakes took center stage in a game Cowboys needed his best

New York Times

ARLINGTON, Texas — If there was any chance for the Dallas Cowboys to defeat the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Dak Prescott had to be at the center of it. Red zone woes vs. Lions DRIVE YARD LINE RESULT 1st quarter 16 Field goal 1st quarter 7 Interception 4th quarter* 5 Interception * Cooper Rush was in at QB for this …

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2 months, 1 week ago

USC football final thoughts: Dissecting another frustrating Trojans’ loss

New York Times

LOS ANGELES — Once again, USC had victory within its grasp only to see it slip away in another frustrating loss, 33-30, to Penn State in overtime. Penn State tight end Tyler Warren caught a whopping 17 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown on Saturday afternoon in one of the most impressive performances I can remember against USC since …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Commanders rising; checking in on fantasy flops

New York Times

Read our Week 12 NFL Power Rankings As we enter Week 6 of the NFL Power Rankings, it might be time to check on the fantasy football manager in your lives. Up next: at New England Patriots, Sunday, 1 p.m. Washington Commanders Last week: 6 Sunday: Beat Cleveland Browns 34-13 Even the people who were optimistic about Commanders rookie quarterback …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Short-handed Chargers’ valiant performance against Chiefs ends in predictable fashion

New York Times

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Two seemingly conflicting things can be true simultaneously, and that is especially the case in the aftermath of the Los Angeles Chargers’ latest loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. “But it wasn’t enough.” GO DEEPER Chiefs pummel Justin Herbert but lose Rashee Rice in 17-10 win: Key takeaways It was historically predictable in that Mahomes made one …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

How Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks defense has been the NFL’s best through 3 weeks

New York Times

RENTON, Wash. — Mike Macdonald was hired as a head coach largely because of his defensive mind, and his fingerprints have been all over that side of the ball during the Seattle Seahawks’ 3-0 start. And it’s all 11 guys.” 4 minutes of dominant defense for your enjoyment🍿 pic.twitter.com/4esGX29VyU — Seattle Seahawks September 24, 2024 Outside linebacker Boye Mafe is …

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3 months ago

Vikings, Packers coaches make the NFC North the NFL’s best division: Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times

The Minnesota Vikings look like the best team in the NFL’s best division, unless Sam Darnold’s MRI says otherwise. Kevin O’Connell proved last year he can do better than expected with some of those guys, but when you are down to quarterback three, you are in trouble.” GO DEEPER Sam Darnold's performance — and health scare — cements role in …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Atlanta Falcons 2024 schedule: Arthur Smith’s return kicks off challenging September

New York Times

Who were the biggest winners and losers of the NFL schedule release? The wife of new Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins spent the first part of the month just like every other NFL fan — anxiously awaiting the league’s release of its full schedule. After opening against a Steelers team with the world’s most motivated offensive coordinator, the Falcons play at …

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11 months ago

What separates the Bills from the Chiefs (it’s not just Patrick Mahomes): Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times

The final four teams in the NFL playoffs are set, and the Buffalo Bills are not among them — another “wide right” inflicting heartache upon a franchise that has gotten so much right but keeps adding emotional scar tissue in the biggest moments. Baltimore’s plus-157 point margin in these six games equates to 26.2 per game, by far the largest …

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1 year ago

Chargers special teams lead the way in wet, sloppy 6-0 win over Patriots

New York Times

— With rain in the forecast for Sunday in New England, Los Angeles Chargers special teams coordinator Ryan Ficken took an outside-the-box approach to preparing his players. “He has been for us for two years.” shoutout these guys pic.twitter.com/4tPuVRppRh — Los Angeles Chargers December 3, 2023 Long snapper Josh Harris led a clean operation on both of Dicker’s kicks and …

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1 year ago

Late-game pass protection woes yet another issue in this lost Chargers season

New York Times

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers’ late-game pass protection was already a problem. “It’s us as a team on offense executing better,” Staley said Wednesday when presented with those numbers. Arthur Maulet brings the pressure and forces the turnover on downs 📺: #BALvsLAC on NBC 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/4A9GOmQsZC pic.twitter.com/Tx8KCRfsvS — NFL November 27, 2023 “We just didn’t …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Browns again display grittiness in comeback win over Ravens: ‘They’re about that fight’

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Browns vs Steelers in NFL Week 11 action. On Ford’s 12-yard run in the final 90 seconds, nearly the entire Browns offense ended up in a pile helping push Ford from the edge of Hopkins’ field goal range to the Ravens’ 27 to set up one kick to win it. After putting the ball …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Popper: Chargers defense fails Justin Herbert (yet again) in shootout loss to Lions

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Ravens vs. Chargers on Sunday Night Football INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff set up in shotgun formation. “It was that same play, and they hit us on it.” This is what Staley’s Chargers tenure has boiled down to: Same you-know-what, just a different day. “He gave us a chance.” Oh wait, …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Ten stats that define the Lions: Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery bring the power

New York Times

The Detroit Lions are 6-2, first in the NFC North and second in the NFC. And if you’re into the more traditional rushing stats, Gibbs ranks fifth in the NFL in yards per rush at 5.3. The Lions have allowed the fifth-fewest yards per game on average this season, giving up 296.9 yards. A year ago, the Lions ranked 29th …

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1 year, 1 month ago

‘We have a plan for it’: Packers’ offense bracing for blitz-happy Vikings

New York Times

GREEN BAY, Wis. — No team has blitzed as many times as the Minnesota Vikings through seven weeks of the NFL season and it’s not even close. GO DEEPER Why the Packers seem likely to stay quiet at this year's NFL trade deadline There’s also the dilemma of blocking edge rusher Danielle Hunter, who leads the NFL with nine sacks …

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1 year, 1 month ago

The Dolphins’ utilization of ‘cheat motion’ takes the NFL by storm

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Kyle Shanahan saw the new wrinkle his former assistant Mike McDaniel added to the Miami offense by putting speedster Tyreek Hill in short motion at the snap and immediately added it to the San Francisco offense. “When it becomes your norm, guys kind of get uncomfortable now when there isn’t a motion on a play,” …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Ohio State takeaways: Protecting Kyle McCord, rotating linebackers and waiting for injury news

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Ohio State vs. Penn State in Week 8 college football action If you were hoping for an injury update from Ryan Day, it’s not coming. Protecting Kyle McCord is crucial Ohio State’s offensive line has been the team’s biggest weakness, and the 41-7 win at Purdue put the unit to the test, as well. …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Can Nik Bonitto’s career day be a spark for the Broncos’ embattled pass rush?

New York Times

Nik Bonitto broke off the line of scrimmage and immediately solved the geometry equation in front of him. All credit to Nik.” The play was part of a career day for Bonitto, the Broncos’ 2022 second-round pick out of the University of Oklahoma. He’s still growing and still learning, and it’s exciting to see where he’ll be.” GO DEEPER 'He …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Will Justin Herbert be able to play under center? Plus more Chargers bye week thoughts

New York Times

The Los Angeles Chargers are heading into their bye at 2-2 after Sunday’s 24-17 home win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Coach Brandon Staley said Monday that the Chargers are “trying to change it up as much as we can with the quarterback’s location.” Decent look at the tip of Justin Herbert's left middle finger from the TV broadcast. Staley …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Scouting Puka Nacua and how he’s helping the Los Angeles Rams

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Rams vs. Bengals on Monday Night Football In only two weeks, Puka Nacua has gone from relative unknown to the NFL leader in catches and targets. GO DEEPER Inside Rams rookie WR Puka Nacua's big numbers, from work behind the scenes The level of detail that McVay, wide receivers coach Eric Yarber and the …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Two concerns for Chargers after 36-34 loss to Dolphins

New York Times

The Los Angeles Chargers allowed 304 yards by halftime and 466 for the game Sunday in their 36-34 defeat to the Miami Dolphins. Less obvious, on a day when the Chargers’ offense turned in its third-best EPA game of the Staley era, were the problems Los Angeles suffered in pass protection during its final drive. Vic Fangio, the Dolphins’ new …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Chargers defense implodes against Dolphins: ‘Definitely a humbling loss’

New York Times

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Brandon Staley uses a go-to phrase when describing his pass-defense philosophy: putting a roof on the coverage. Even Staley said in late August that he had been able to “engineer” his defensive personnel “the way that we want it.” GO DEEPER 'Do or die': Brandon Staley's Chargers defense must reach the next level in 2023 They had …

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Saquon Barkley is Philadelphia’s ‘Chosen One’ but DeVonta Smith’s return helps

Once again, Justin Herbert is the engine of the Chargers offense

NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Are Packers, Steelers, Seahawks contenders?

Dak Prescott’s mistakes took center stage in a game Cowboys needed his best

USC football final thoughts: Dissecting another frustrating Trojans’ loss

NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Commanders rising; checking in on fantasy flops

Short-handed Chargers’ valiant performance against Chiefs ends in predictable fashion

How Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks defense has been the NFL’s best through 3 weeks

Vikings, Packers coaches make the NFC North the NFL’s best division: Sando’s Pick Six

Atlanta Falcons 2024 schedule: Arthur Smith’s return kicks off challenging September

What separates the Bills from the Chiefs (it’s not just Patrick Mahomes): Sando’s Pick Six

Chargers special teams lead the way in wet, sloppy 6-0 win over Patriots

Late-game pass protection woes yet another issue in this lost Chargers season

Browns again display grittiness in comeback win over Ravens: ‘They’re about that fight’

Popper: Chargers defense fails Justin Herbert (yet again) in shootout loss to Lions

Ten stats that define the Lions: Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery bring the power

‘We have a plan for it’: Packers’ offense bracing for blitz-happy Vikings

The Dolphins’ utilization of ‘cheat motion’ takes the NFL by storm

Ohio State takeaways: Protecting Kyle McCord, rotating linebackers and waiting for injury news

Can Nik Bonitto’s career day be a spark for the Broncos’ embattled pass rush?

Will Justin Herbert be able to play under center? Plus more Chargers bye week thoughts

Scouting Puka Nacua and how he’s helping the Los Angeles Rams

Two concerns for Chargers after 36-34 loss to Dolphins

Chargers defense implodes against Dolphins: ‘Definitely a humbling loss’