Handful of NFL records in jeopardy in Week 18
3 years, 2 months ago

Handful of NFL records in jeopardy in Week 18

New York Times  

Couple some breakout performances with a 17th game for the first time in league history, and the potential exists for a handful of NFL records to fall this weekend. Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has a chance to break both the single-season receptions record and the single-season receiving yards mark. Wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase, of the Bengals, and Jaylen Waddle, of the Dolphins, are within striking distance of the rookie records for receiving yards and receptions, respectively. Chase already owns the the Super Bowl-era record for receiving yards in a season, and he's 12 yards shy of Chad Johnson's single-season franchise record of 1,440, set in 2007. And Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has a chance to add another record to his legendary career, although it would take a huge performance for him to get the 488 passing yards needed to break Peyton Manning's single-season mark of 5,477, set in 2013.

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Bucs’ Evans matches Rice’s NFL record with 11th consecutive season with 1,000 yards receiving
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bucs’ Evans matches Rice’s NFL record with 11th consecutive season with 1,000 yards receiving

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Mike Evans hopes one of his idols, Randy Moss, was watching. Tampa Bay’s career receiving leader went over 1,000 yards for the 11th consecutive season Sunday, tying Hall of Famer Jerry Rice’s NFL record and remaining on track to meet a challenge Moss, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, posed when Evans broke one of his records …

1,000-yard rushers are keeping pace with 1,000-yard receivers for a change in the NFL
3 months, 1 week ago

1,000-yard rushers are keeping pace with 1,000-yard receivers for a change in the NFL

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. The Eagles’ Barkley leads the NFL in rushing with 1,838 yards and could become the ninth player in NFL history to reach 2,000 yards in a season. The Ravens’ Henry has 1,636 yards rushing, making this the first season since 2012 with multiple backs topping the 1,600-yard mark. …

The Sports Report: Rams in command of their playoff destiny
3 months, 1 week ago

The Sports Report: Rams in command of their playoff destiny

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here ALSO: Kyren Williams’ running makes Rams a threat in the postseason, if they make it Rams-Jets box score NFL Week 16 scores NFL standings Enjoying this newsletter? Continue reading here Kings-Capitals box score NHL scores NHL standings DUCKS Ducks players celebrate a goal scored by Isac …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 20 - Dec. 26
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 20 - Dec. 26

Associated Press  

Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16-yard field goal with 28 seconds left to give the Browns a 30-28 victory over the Los Angeles Rams and the NFL title in their first year in the league. 1961 — George Blanda’s 35-yard touchdown pass to …

Today in Sports - Drew Brees breaks Peyton Manning’s NFL record (539) for career touchdown passes
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Drew Brees breaks Peyton Manning’s NFL record (539) for career touchdown passes

Associated Press  

Dec. 16 1918 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Carl Morris in 14 seconds in a heavyweight bout in New Orleans. 2003 — New Orleans Saints receiver Joe Horn is fined $30,000 by the NFL for making a choreographed cell-phone call in the end zone to celebrate a touchdown during the Saints’ 45-7 rout of the New York Giants on Dec. …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with a reception on New York’s first play in the Jets’ 18-7 loss to the Detroit Lions. 2006 — LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL …

Today in Sports - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs
6 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2007 — For the first time in NFL history, two players have 200-plus yards receiving in the same game — whether they were opponents or teammates — in Philadelphia’s 56-21 rout of Detroit. 2012 — The Tennessee Titans become the first team in NFL history to …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 20 - Sept. 26
6 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 20 - Sept. 26

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2003 — Rashaun Woods of Oklahoma State, catches seven touchdown passes to set an NCAA Division I-A record in the Cowboys’ 52-6 win over SMU. 1986 — Ken O’Brien’s 43-yard touchdown pass to Wesley Walker at 2:35 in overtime ends one of the highest scoring games …

Travis Kelce makes HISTORY and breaks all-time NFL record in AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens - with adoring girlfriend Taylor Swift watching on
1 year, 2 months ago

Travis Kelce makes HISTORY and breaks all-time NFL record in AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens - with adoring girlfriend Taylor Swift watching on

Daily Mail  

Not even halfway through the AFC Championship Game in Baltimore, Travis Kelce broke Jerry Rice's record for most postseason receptions in NFL history. The 34-year-old went into Sunday's game with 145 receptions, 1,694 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns in his playoff career, trailing the Hall of Famer Rice in each category. Kelce also scored the game's first points with a …

Rams WR Puka Nacua sets rookie records for yards and catches
1 year, 2 months ago

Rams WR Puka Nacua sets rookie records for yards and catches

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Puka Nacua couldn’t have scripted a much better ending to his first regular season in the NFL than what played out on Sunday. Nacua caught a touchdown pass on the opening drive of the game and then had to wait until the third quarter until his task was complete, having set the NFL rookie records for …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 22 - 28
1 year, 3 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 22 - 28

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2013 — Peyton Manning finishes 32 for 51 for 400 yards and four touchdown passes to set the single season touchdown mark in Denver’s 37-13 win over Houston. _____ Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14
1 year, 3 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2018 — Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers breaks Tom Brady’s NFL record with his 359th straight pass without an interception during Packers 34-20 win over Atlanta Falcons; finishes game with streak intact at 368. 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with …

Today in Sports - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2007 — For the first time in NFL history, two players have 200-plus yards receiving in the same game — whether they were opponents or teammates — in Philadelphia’s 56-21 rout of Detroit. 2012 — The Tennessee Titans become the first team in NFL history to …

Justin Fields rushes for 147 yards in another Bears loss
2 years, 4 months ago

Justin Fields rushes for 147 yards in another Bears loss

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Justin Fields is collecting NFL records in his second season with the Chicago Bears. Fields’ rushing total set a Super Bowl-era record for a quarterback in a regular-season game, topping Michael Vick’s 173 yards for Atlanta against Minnesota in 2002. Fields broke the NFL record for yards rushing by a quarterback in consecutive games, topping Tobin Rote’s 281 …

49ers on Rams: ‘It’s the Cooper Kupp show, like no matter how you try to slice it up’
2 years, 6 months ago

49ers on Rams: ‘It’s the Cooper Kupp show, like no matter how you try to slice it up’

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp scores on a jet sweep run as Arizona’s Marco Wilson is unable to stop him. During last Sunday’s victory over the Arizona Cardinals, Kupp took a handoff from quarterback Matthew Stafford on a misdirection play and ran around the left end 20 yards for his first career rushing touchdown. “I’d like to think I’m a better …

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
3 years, 6 months ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

Sept. 24 1930 — The Portsmouth Spartans beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 12-0 in the first NFL game played under floodlights. 2006 — Washington’s Mark Brunell breaks the NFL record for most consecutive passes completed in a game when he connects on his first 22 throws in a 31-15 win over the Houston Texans. 2013 — Skipper Jimmy Spithill and defending …

Cooper Kupp has big hands in Rams’ 27-24 victory over Colts
3 years, 6 months ago

Cooper Kupp has big hands in Rams’ 27-24 victory over Colts

LA Times  

The Rams’ Cooper Kupp caught nine passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns against the Colts. Kupp caught nine passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns in the Rams’ 27-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. “Matthew kind of … taking what the defense was giving but also in some cases I thought he did …

NFL preview: A 17th game, new rules, faces in different places ... a number of changes
3 years, 6 months ago

NFL preview: A 17th game, new rules, faces in different places ... a number of changes

LA Times  

Because of an NFL rule change, defensive back Jalen Ramsey was able to switch his number to 5 this season. — With 1,000 yards receiving, Tampa Bay’s Mike Evans would become the first player to reach that benchmark in each of his first eight seasons. — Tennessee’s Derrick Henry needs 1,500 yards rushing and 15 rushing touchdowns to become the …

NFL’s move to 17 games could alter record books
4 years ago

NFL’s move to 17 games could alter record books

Associated Press  

The NFL could finally see its first 2,000-yard receiver. To top Manning’s mark, a passer would need to throw for a little more than 322 yards per game in a 17-game season. A record 29 players recorded 1,000-yard receiving seasons in 2019, a mark that was reached just 14 times in the eight seasons before the NFL expanded to 16 …

Bills improve to 10-3 with 26-15 win over sloppy Steelers
4 years, 3 months ago

Bills improve to 10-3 with 26-15 win over sloppy Steelers

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Don’t think safety Jordan Poyer and other members of Buffalo’s secondary didn’t notice Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster dancing on the Bills logo at midfield during pregame warmups on Sunday night. Come the fourth quarter, after Levi Wallace intercepted Ben Roethlisberger to essentially seal Buffalo’s 26-15 victory, it was the Bills’ turn to break out into a …

Adam Thielen on pace to challenge receiving records
6 years, 5 months ago

Adam Thielen on pace to challenge receiving records

Associated Press  

Adam Thielen is doing things even Hall of Famers Cris Carter and Randy Moss didn’t accomplish in Minnesota. The former undrafted wide receiver from NCAA Division II Minnesota State is the first player in NFL history with at least 100 yards receiving in eight straight games to start the season. Here’s a look inside more numbers going into Week 9: …

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