No Brady or Rodgers, no problem for NFL in divisional round
1 year, 11 months ago

No Brady or Rodgers, no problem for NFL in divisional round

Associated Press  

For the first time in 13 years, neither Tom Brady nor Aaron Rodgers reached the divisional round of the playoffs. The NFL still has plenty of exciting football this weekend featuring Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Dak Prescott and many other stars. BEST BET: CHIEFS 31-20 New York Giants at Philadelphia The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! So, there are advantages and disadvantages to both ends of that.” EAGLES, 27-21 Cincinnati at Buffalo The Bengals and Bills meet in a rematch of the Monday night game that was suspended when Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field. The Bengals led that one 7-3 at the time of Hamlin’s collapse, and a victory would’ve meant they’d be hosting the Bills on Sunday.

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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 13 - Dec. 19
1 week, 4 days ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 13 - Dec. 19

Associated Press  

Dec. 17 1933 — The Chicago Bears win the first NFL championship with a 23-21 victory over the New York Giants. 2006 — LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Paul Hornung’s 46-year-old NFL single-season scoring record on a 15-yard run in the first quarter of San Diego’s game against Kansas City. 2016 — Donnel Pumphrey breaks the NCAA career rushing record in his …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12

Associated Press  

Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. 2009 — Switzerland’s Carlo Janka wins the giant slalom to become the first man in more than 2 1/2 years with three consecutive World Cup victories. 1991 — AJ Kitt becomes the first American in seven years to win a men’s World Cup race, taking the first downhill of …

NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Eagles, Packers on the rise as Chiefs, Steelers slip
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Eagles, Packers on the rise as Chiefs, Steelers slip

New York Times  

The Week 13 NFL Power Rankings are in a holiday mood so we’re going to look at this season’s best-case scenario for all 32 teams. Up next: vs. Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, 1 p.m. Baltimore Ravens Last week: 8 Monday: Beat Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 Best-case scenario: Super Bowl After a one-week slump against the Steelers, Baltimore put 30 points on …

On Football: Plenty of parity in the NFL through 3 weeks
2 months, 4 weeks ago

On Football: Plenty of parity in the NFL through 3 weeks

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. But there are no guarantees in the NFL and that’s been quite evident over the first three weeks. The Carolina Panthers, a 5 1/2-point underdog, defeated the Raiders 36-22 behind a stellar performance from Andy Dalton in his first start replacing Bryce Young. Darnold’s resurgence Six years …

Tom Brady names his top five teams of the NFL season so far - and heaps praise on veteran QB after superb start
3 months ago

Tom Brady names his top five teams of the NFL season so far - and heaps praise on veteran QB after superb start

Daily Mail  

NFL legend and FOX Sports analyst Tom Brady named his top 5 teams in the league, two weeks into the 2024-25 season. In FOX Sports' Tom Brady Power Rankings, their $375million signing named the New Orleans Saints, Houston Texans, and his former team the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as the fifth, fourth, and third-placed teams in his ranks. Tom Brady ranked …

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets provide a good early test for the new-look 49ers defense
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets provide a good early test for the new-look 49ers defense

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Kyle Shanahan made some big changes to the San Francisco defense this offseason in hopes of getting the 49ers back to the dominant level it had in 2021 and ’22. New coordinator Nick Sorensen’s new unit gets its first real test on Monday night with a very challenging opponent as the Niners will go up …

Pre-training camp NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs and 49ers reign, Texans and Bears on the rise
5 months ago

Pre-training camp NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs and 49ers reign, Texans and Bears on the rise

New York Times  

Read our Week 12 NFL Power Rankings The longest offseason in major professional sports will be over by the end of the week. GO DEEPER Offseason observations from all 32 NFL teams: Chiefs' rebuilt WR room, Kirk Cousins' impact Last season: 9-8, missed playoffs Entering his second season, Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is 15th in the NFL’s MVP odds, according …

Analysis: Cowboys got all the breaks while Ravens and 49ers were big winners, locking up No. 1 seeds
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis: Cowboys got all the breaks while Ravens and 49ers were big winners, locking up No. 1 seeds

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Lamar Jackson threw five touchdown passes and had a perfect passer rating, helping the Ravens secure a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs while also boosting his chances to win his second NFL MVP award. Arizona’s stunning comeback win over the Eagles also gave the …

NFL Week 15 expert picks and odds for Bills vs. Cowboys, Seahawks vs. Eagles and every other game
1 year ago

NFL Week 15 expert picks and odds for Bills vs. Cowboys, Seahawks vs. Eagles and every other game

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Cowboys vs. Bills The NFL’s Week 15 slate of games has some massive matchups with huge playoff implications, including a trio of games on Saturday. The Kansas City Chiefs are nearly a touchdown favorite on the road despite losing four of their past six games and averaging just 19 points per game. After carrying …

Dak Prescott, Brandon Aubrey help Cowboys pull even with Eagles in NFC East with 33-13 victory
1 year ago

Dak Prescott, Brandon Aubrey help Cowboys pull even with Eagles in NFC East with 33-13 victory

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy was nervous for an NFC East showdown with Philadelphia after the Dallas coach missed two days during the week after an emergency appendectomy. Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Brandon Aubrey made four field goals to start his career a record 30 for 30, and the Cowboys pulled even in the division with their 15th …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14
1 year ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14

Associated Press  

Dec. 12 1937 — Rookie Sammy Baugh throws second-half touchdown passes of 55, 78 and 33 yards to overcome a 14-7 Chicago lead and give the Washington Redskins a 28-21 victory over the Chicago Bears for the NFL championship. 1953 — Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the NHL’s all-time leading scorer with a goal and two assists in …

What we learned in NFL Week 12: Colts, Broncos flip the AFC playoff script and more
1 year ago

What we learned in NFL Week 12: Colts, Broncos flip the AFC playoff script and more

New York Times  

A year ago at this time, the Denver Broncos were mired in a five-game losing streak. Whether the Broncos and Colts remain contenders in a crowded AFC playoff race will reveal itself over the coming weeks, but their surprising revivals this season — coupled with that of the Houston Texans, who despite a loss Sunday are 6-5 and in the …

The Chiefs have won 8 straight season openers. They have a ways to go to catch the longest streak
1 year, 3 months ago

The Chiefs have won 8 straight season openers. They have a ways to go to catch the longest streak

Associated Press  

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have been fast starters to the NFL season. The defending-champion Chiefs head into their opener Thursday night at home against Detroit having won eight straight regular-season openers, which is tied for the fifth longest streak of the Super Bowl era. On the other end of the Week 1 dominance is the Indianapolis Colts, …

Aaron Rodgers throws a TD pass in his brief preseason debut as Jets beat Giants 32-24
1 year, 3 months ago

Aaron Rodgers throws a TD pass in his brief preseason debut as Jets beat Giants 32-24

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers shook off the rust, threw a few passes and led the New York Jets into the end zone. “It was a good night.” Rodgers threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson to cap his second and final series, helping his new squad to a 32-24 victory over the Giants on Saturday night. 8 …

Cowboys rout Buccaneers despite Maher’s record 4 PAT misses: What’s next for Tom Brady?
1 year, 11 months ago

Cowboys rout Buccaneers despite Maher’s record 4 PAT misses: What’s next for Tom Brady?

New York Times  

By Jon Machota, Bob Sturm and Mike Jones The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-14 in the NFC wild-card game Monday, advancing to the divisional round where they will face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott went 25-for-33 with 305 passing yards, four passing touchdowns and one rushing …

Los Angeles Chargers blow 27-point lead as Jacksonville Jaguars advance in AFC
1 year, 11 months ago

Los Angeles Chargers blow 27-point lead as Jacksonville Jaguars advance in AFC

The Independent  

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NFL playoff picture: Another wild weekend changes expectations
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL playoff picture: Another wild weekend changes expectations

LA Times  

The Detroit Lions didn’t need a playoff berth as motivation Sunday night. Despite learning before kickoff that the door to the postseason was closed, the Lions still upset the Green Bay Packers 20-16 to end the season of their NFC North rivals at Lambeau Field. Don’t let these tears fool you.” As a result of the Lions’ win, the Seahawks …

Rodgers throws for 2 TDs, Packers hold off Brady, Bucs 14-12
2 years, 2 months ago

Rodgers throws for 2 TDs, Packers hold off Brady, Bucs 14-12

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers did just enough to beat Tom Brady and the short-handed Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The NFL MVP threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns, and the Packers withstood a late rally led by Brady to hold off the Bucs for a 14-12 victory in the first meeting between the teams since …

Brady throws for 2 TDs, SB champions dominate Eagles 31-15
2 years, 11 months ago

Brady throws for 2 TDs, SB champions dominate Eagles 31-15

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — As the game clock expired, Tom Brady raised his arms in triumph along the sideline, whirled and tossed a football into the stands. “It only gets tougher from here,” said the seven-time Super Bowl winner, who’s trying to help the Bucs become the first team to repeat as NFL champions since the Brady-led New England Patriots won …

Chiefs edge Rodgers-less Packers 13-7 in defensive slugfest
3 years, 1 month ago

Chiefs edge Rodgers-less Packers 13-7 in defensive slugfest

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs probably scrapped whatever defensive game plan they were pondering the moment they learned Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had tested positive for COVID-19 this week. You have to bear down every week the best way you can.” Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, forcing the three-time All-Pro to miss his first game …

NFL: Age-defying Tom Brady eyes encore with Tampa Bay Buccaneers as season kicks off
3 years, 3 months ago

NFL: Age-defying Tom Brady eyes encore with Tampa Bay Buccaneers as season kicks off

Firstpost  

It is almost 20 years since Brady’s NFL odyssey began. New York: Tom Brady embarks on the latest chapter of his age-defying career on Thursday as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers launch their quest for back-to-back Super Bowls in a season-opening clash with the Dallas Cowboys. Last season, Brady flouted conventional wisdom once more, leading Tampa Bay to an upset 31-9 …

Photos: Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes advance to Super Bowl LV
3 years, 10 months ago

Photos: Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes advance to Super Bowl LV

LA Times  

The match up for Super Bowl LV is set, as Tom Brady will play in his 10th championship game, his first in a Buccaneers uniform, against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass during the second half of the AFC championship game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, …

Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20
3 years, 11 months ago

Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Tom Brady’s best game in three tries against New Orleans kept the Buccaneers moving on in the NFL playoffs, and has Saints quarterback Drew Brees headed home — perhaps for good. Brady and the Bucs’ offense turned three of four Saints turnovers into touchdowns and Tampa Bay beat New Orleans 30-20 in the divisional round of the …

Tom Brady guides the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to victory over the New Orleans Saints
3 years, 11 months ago

Tom Brady guides the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to victory over the New Orleans Saints

CNN  

CNN — Tom Brady remains on track to win a seventh Super Bowl ring as he led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 30-20 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The result means the Bucs, whose sole Super Bowl title came 18 years ago, face the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game – Brady’s ninth championship …

NFL’s last-gen and next-gen QBs take center stage in divisional playoffs
3 years, 11 months ago

NFL’s last-gen and next-gen QBs take center stage in divisional playoffs

LA Times  

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady looks to throw during Saturday’s NFC wild-card playoff win over Washington. That’s the starting lineup in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, where the remaining NFC quarterbacks are Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady, New Orleans’ Drew Brees, Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers and whichever of the walking wounded — Jared Goff or John Wolford — …

Brady outplays Rodgers, Buccaneers rout Packers 38-10
4 years, 2 months ago

Brady outplays Rodgers, Buccaneers rout Packers 38-10

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — So much for Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers. Brady outplayed Rodgers, however a young Bucs secondary was equally impressive in setting the tone for a 38-10 rout of the previously unbeaten Packers, who unraveled after taking a 10-0 lead and limiting Tampa Bay to just five offensive plays in the first quarter. Rodgers threw two interceptions — …

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