2 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL All-Rookie Team: Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers and more 2024 draft picks who shined

As I put finishing grades on prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft, I find myself wishing it were as strong of a class as the 2024 version. Honorable mentions: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., Spencer Rattler, Joe Milton III GO DEEPER The best moments of the NFL season, from Saquon’s hurdle to Commanders' Hail Mary Running back Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Just four running backs rushed for 1,100-plus yards while averaging more than 5.0 yards per carry this season: Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Jahmyr Gibbs and … Irving. Second Team: Tyrice Knight, Seattle Seahawks ; Omar Speights, Los Angeles Rams An off-and-on starter, Knight led all rookie linebackers in tackles — not too surprising, considering he had 140 tackles last season at UTEP. Second Team: Evan Williams, Green Bay Packers ; Kamren Kinchens, Los Angeles Rams If he hadn’t missed five games due to injury, Williams likely would have made the first team. Honorable mentions: Malik Mustapha, Javon Bullard, Demani Richardson, Jaylen McCollough, Cole Bishop, Jaden Hicks, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, Dell Pettus Kicker Cam Little, Jacksonville Jaguars Second Team: Will Reichard, Minnesota Vikings, Joshua Karty, Los Angeles Rams GO DEEPER Jared Goff solves the blitz, Joe Milton has his moment, more Week 18 thoughts: Quick Outs Punter Tory Taylor, Chicago Bears Second Team: Ryan Rehkow, Cincinnati Bengals ; Matthew Hayball, New Orleans Saints

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2 months ago

‘Best rookie year of all time?’ Jayden Daniels has the Commanders a win away from the Super Bowl

Associated Press

ASHBURN, Va. — Jayden Daniels has the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game, and his list of admirers around the league continues to grow. Stroud of the Houston Texans believes Daniels has “had the best rookie year of all time.” If he and the Commanders beat the Eagles on Sunday, Daniels would become the first rookie quarterback to lead …

2 months ago

An inside look at what’s really going on with Eagles-Commanders rematch in NFC title game

New York Times

In a mere matter of days before the NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders, The Athletic has intercepted communication between two of its beat reporters, Brooks Kubena and Ben Standig, in which they enlisted one another as quasi-analysts to gain insight into the other’s team. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/TdLlSTkHrG — NFL Football Operations December 31, 2024 All that …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Raiders TE Brock Bowers could be Offensive Rookie of the Year -- in a different season

Associated Press

HENDERSON, Nev. — Poor timing might be the only thing standing between Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Bowers also broke Puka Nacua’s mark of 105 catches by a rookie at any position set just last season. Ditka is the only tight end ever to be selected as the league’s top offensive …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders clinch playoff berth with OT win vs. Falcons, hand Rams NFC West: Key takeaways

New York Times

By Ben Standig, Josh Kendall, Michael-Shawn Dugar and Tobias Bass The Washington Commanders clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2020 with a 30-24 win in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons on “Sunday Night Football” as quarterback Jayden Daniels continued to make a case in his Rookie of the Year campaign. NBC | NFL+ pic.twitter.com/TdAGEbmeUt — Atlanta Falcons …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Brock Bowers sets NFL rookie records as the Raiders roll to a 25-10 victory over the Saints

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Aidan O’Connell and the Las Vegas Raiders played with a lot of energy — and looked pretty sharp — for a last-place team that had every excuse to be sluggish and sleep-deprived. O’Connell passed for two touchdowns, tight end Brock Bowers broke two rookie NFL records, and the Raiders won for just the fourth time this season, …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Raiders’ Brock Bowers breaks 2 NFL records, including Mike Ditka’s 1961 rookie tight end mark

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers didn’t set any statistical goals for his rookie season, he said, because he had “no clue what to expect, coming from college to the NFL.” Then he proceeded to break a 63-year-old record in his first 16 games as a pro — just one of three notable marks he set Sunday …

3 months ago

O’Connell passes for 257 yards and Raiders snap 10-game skid with 19-14 win over Jaguars

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Raiders owner Mark Davis made the rounds Sunday to congratulate the players as music blared inside the locker room. Aidan O’Connell returned from an injury and passed for 257 yards, and the Raiders ended a 10-game losing streak with a 19-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. “The vibes are way better.” The Raiders, whose skid was the …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jayden Daniels, Brock Bowers lead 2024 NFL midseason All-Rookie team. Who else made the cut?

New York Times

Midway through the 2024 season, almost 250 rookies have stepped foot on an NFL field — many of of whom have made substantial impacts for their respective teams. Honorable mention: Williams, Maye Running back At the season’s midway point, Tracy is leading all rookie running backs in rushing — which is impressive, considering he had just 12 carries in September. …

5 months, 1 week ago

NFL Week 6 top storylines: Commanders-Ravens, rookie QBs in spotlight and Jets start over

New York Times

It was a topsy-turvy week across the NFL. GO DEEPER Commanders-Ravens isn't a rivalry, but Jayden Daniels and Lamar Jackson could change that Daniels, who last week became the first player in NFL history to record at least 1,000 passing yards and 250 rushing yards in the first five games of his career, is often compared to Jackson because of …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rookie Jayden Daniels nearly flawless for Commanders in 38-33 win over Bengals

Associated Press

CINCINNATI — Jayden Daniels stood in the pocket against an all-out blitz, took a hit from Bengals safety Geno Stone and launched a perfect ball toward Terry McLaurin in the corner of the end zone. “He’s a real cool customer, and he’s got a real poise about him,” Washington coach Dan Quinn said of his quarterback. Daniels’ first career touchdown …

6 months ago

A poised Jayden Daniels is remembering to have fun while leading Commanders

New York Times

— Everyone handles pressure situations differently. '” Another look at @JayD__5’s first career game-winning drive pic.twitter.com/cp7zxTA2vn — Washington Commanders September 16, 2024 Unbeknownst to Zaccheaus, Daniels did try turning upfield, only for the 215-pounder to get shoved out of bounds by Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux. “It ain’t the first time,” Daniels said, “so it ain’t nothing new with me.” …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Davante Adams, T.J. Watt, Ja’Marr Chase and one non-quarterback MVP for every NFL team

New York Times

Entire offseasons are dedicated to dissecting, praising and dismissing NFL quarterbacks. — Mike Jones Jonathan Taylor, running back Last summer, Taylor’s public contract dispute bled into the season until he finally landed a three-year, $42 million extension that officially kicks in this season. His production should improve from last season — 10 1/2 sacks, 29 quarterback hits and four pass …

1 year, 4 months ago

C.J. Stroud isn’t the only rookie chasing records. Don’t sleep on the Rams’ Puka Nacua

LA Times

Might as well engrave the nameplate on the NFL offensive rookie of the year award now. Stroud, the second overall pick in this year’s draft out of Ohio State, is on pace to pass for nearly 5,000 yards, which would smash the rookie record of 4,374 yards set by the Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck in 2012. It probably won’t be …

1 year, 4 months ago

NFL Midseason All-Rookie Team: C.J. Stroud and other 2023 draft picks who’ve stood out

New York Times

It’s impossible to hand out complete NFL Draft grades the day players are picked, as full context — multiple seasons’ worth — is needed for an exercise like that. — Dane Brugler GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 Big Board: Dane Brugler’s midseason top 50 prospects Honorable mention: Emari Demercado, Tyjae Spears, Zach Charbonnet, Roschon Johnson Robinson’s earning another unanimous nod …

1 year, 4 months ago

Texans’ C.J. Stroud sets rookie record, RB kicks field goal in electric win over Bucs

New York Times

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had one of the best rookie performances in NFL history as he threw for 470 yards and five touchdown passes — including a go-ahead score to fellow rookie Tank Dell with six seconds to play — in his team’s 39-37 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: Stroud, …

1 year, 5 months ago

NFL Draft Film Room: Jayden Daniels, 9 other prospects who jumped off this week’s tape

New York Times

Once the games end on a college football Saturday, my work begins as I pore through the coaches’ film of each game, taking notes and writing reports. Despite not being promised a starting spot by Ohio State’s coaching staff, Proctor returned for a sixth season and has been a difference-maker for the Buckeyes — reestablishing his draft stock in the …

1 year, 5 months ago

Which 2023 NFL Draft picks have excelled so far? Our early All-Rookie Team

New York Times

It’s impossible to hand out complete NFL Draft grades the day players are picked, as full context — multiple seasons’ worth — is needed for an exercise like that. — Baumgardner Honorable mention: Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Lukas Van Ness, Keion White, Colby Wooden, Myles Murphy, Zach Harrison Anderson has made Houston’s aggressive trade to acquire him look like a worthy investment. …

1 year, 6 months ago

Despite opening day loss, Colts defense takes big step forward in 2nd season with Gus Bradley

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard looked like his old self Sunday. And two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner opened his eighth NFL season with seven tackles, one sack, a forced fumble and a 26-yard fumble return for the second score of his career. Indy’s two biggest defensive questions heading into the season were whether it could create …

1 year, 8 months ago

How Kayvon Thibodeaux, Evan Neal, Giants 2022 draft class can take Year 2 leap

New York Times

Whether it was Kayvon Thibodeaux’s breakout performance against the Commanders — Remember “Prime time likes me”? — or Evan Neal’s brutal “Welcome to the NFL” game Week 3 versus the Cowboys, the Giants 2022 rookie class found the spotlight early and often. Fourth round: TE Daniel Bellinger Bellinger played more than double the offensive snaps of any other Giants tight …

2 years ago

Dane Brugler’s NFL mock draft, 3.0: Colts trade up to No. 1 for C.J. Stroud

New York Times

Dane Brugler’s The Beast, the complete 2023 NFL Draft Guide, is now available. Arizona Cardinals: Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama We don’t have a draft history for either Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon or general manager Monti Ossenfort, as they’re in their first year in those roles. General manager Ryan Poles believes in building for the long term, so adding …

2 years, 2 months ago

NFL All-Rookie Team: Garrett Wilson, Aidan Hutchinson and the best of the ’22 class

New York Times

The lack of an obvious star quarterback tempered expectations for the 2022 NFL Draft class, but this year’s rookies wasted little time making an impact on the league. @Brockpurdy13 📺: #SFvsLV on FOX 📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/AWLwvE0huJ pic.twitter.com/cTYZIxCCd1 — NFL January 1, 2023 Running back Dameon Pierce, Texans; Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks* Honorable mention: Tyler Allgeier, Falcons; Isiah Pacheco, …

2 years, 5 months ago

2022 NFL Rookie of the Year odds: Jets’ Breece Hall, Sauce Gardner take lead after Week 6

New York Times

Jets running back Breece Hall and cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner have become the betting favorites for the NFL’s Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year honors, according to the latest BetMGM odds. Hall, New York’s second-round pick, was tied as the favorite to win the award with Saints wideout Chris Olave before Week 6. The Jets tailback piled up 116 …

6 years, 3 months ago

Bills rookie Edmunds has made great strides this season

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Micah Hyde laughs at the recollection of just turned 20-year-old linebacker Tremaine Edmunds having difficulty spitting out calls in the defensive huddle during one of the Buffalo Bills first offseason practices in May. “We were all laughing, like, ‘Dude, just slow down, just calm down.’” Hyde raises the memory in making a point about how much …

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Stefon Diggs to New England Patriots? Rumour mills churning as WR takes first free agency visit

Hindustan Times

Four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs has reportedly begun exploring his options in free agency, with his first team visit taking place in Foxboro to meet with the New England Patriots, according to The Athletic. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Diggs continues recovering from an ACL tear that prematurely ended his 2024 season with the Houston Texans. Patriots …

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