3 months ago

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

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. Bowers needs five more catches in the final two weeks to break Puka Nacua’s record set last season for the Rams. Those two account for 27 of the record 173 field goals of at least 50 yards, beating the record of 158 set just last season.

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Super Bowl stars Josh Sweat and Milton Williams headline a list of NFL free agents

Associated Press

NFL teams can start reshaping their rosters by signing free agents this week. Josh Sweat, Edge Rusher, Philadelphia Eagles Sweat is set to cash in after an impressive performance in Philadelphia’s 40-22 victory over the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Davante Adams, Wide Receiver, New York Jets Adams still caught 85 passes for 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns in a …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Saquon Barkley, Eagles agree to 2-year, $41.2 million contract extension

New York Times

By Dianna Russini, Brooks Kubena and Cale Clinton The Philadelphia Eagles have announced a two-year extension with running back Saquon Barkley that makes him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Barkley, 28, and the Eagles agreed to a three-year, $37.75 million contract during free agency last offseason, a deal that already included the second-most total guaranteed money among active …

It’s time to revalue running backs after Saquon Barkley caps best rushing year with Super Bowl win

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

It’s time to revalue running backs after Saquon Barkley caps best rushing year with Super Bowl win

Associated Press

It’s time to revalue the devalued running back position in the NFL after Saquon Barkley’s mere presence, if not his production, helped the Philadelphia Eagles dismantle the Kansas City Chiefs in one of the most lopsided Super Bowls ever. Barkley capped a great year for free agent running backs by hoisting the Lombardi Trophy after the Eagles’ 40-22 dismantling of …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley sets the NFL’s season rushing record, including the playoffs

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Saquon Barkley set an NFL single-season rushing record in the Super Bowl, held his young daughter as a torrent of confetti fluttered around them and flashed a smile as he held a Philadelphia newspaper with “CHAMPS!” stamped above his photo. I’m just happy to hold it, be able to give it a kiss.” Barkley finished with a …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley can set the NFL total season rushing record. All he wants is a Super Bowl win

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — The framed photos hang on the wall at the far end of the Philadelphia Eagles’ locker room, above the sofa in a space used as a lounge area. Under the frame, there’s a strip of masking tape inscribed with “THE CHOSEN ONE.” On the right, another Barkley snapshot from a game against the Rams, and under it the …

2 months ago

Saquon Barkley is running his way into the NFL record book, and possibly his 1st Super Bowl

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley is unsure himself why exactly over the final 30 yards of a 78-yard scoring burst through the playoff snow in a run that whipped Philadelphia Eagles fans out of their frigid state and into a frenzy he cradled the football in his left hand and repeatedly smacked his helmet with his right hand. Again, postseason included, …

2 months, 1 week ago

Bills brace for playoff test of stopping Ravens' Derrick Henry after getting trampled in Week 4

Hindustan Times

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills coach Sean McDermott joked that Buffalo could use five 300-pound linebackers in assessing what it might take to stop Baltimore’s Derrick Henry. “He’s as fast as anybody on the field and once he gets going downhill, he’s just tough to bring down because of his sheer size and speed.” One way or the other, stopping …

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 …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens wrap up the AFC North with a 35-10 rout of Cleveland; Jackson surpasses 4,000 yards passing

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — The road to a division title was bumpy for the Baltimore Ravens, who started 0-2, faced a schedule packed with playoff teams and had to rally from a two-game deficit with four to play. I’m cool, don’t get me wrong, but my mind’s on something else.” Jackson threw two touchdown passes, and the Ravens won the AFC North …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley: Eagles star RB likely to be rested for last game of season, Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record safe

CNN

CNN — Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will likely not play in the team’s final game of the season, meaning Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record will remain safe. Barkley has 2,005 rushing yards this season, just 101 yards away from Dickerson’s record of 2,105 he set in 1984 with the Los Angeles Rams when NFL teams only played …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni set to rest Saquon Barkley in finale and end chance at NFL rushing record

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley had a heart-to-heart talk with his dad that was more coated in heartbreak than hope over the Philadelphia Eagles running back’s pursuit of the NFL single-season rushing record. Barkley will finish the season with 2,005 yards rushing, just 101 yards shy of breaking Dickerson’s record of 2,105 yards set with the Los Angeles Rams in 1984. …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

One year after clinching playoff berth, Browns drop to new low as ugly season reaches final days

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns celebrated the anniversary of clinching a playoff berth by scoring three points, losing their home finale in front of a half-filled stadium and improving their 2025 draft position. Of course, so many of Cleveland’s problems are connected to quarterback Deshaun Watson and his five-year, $230 million contract, which has put a financial squeeze on the …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley becomes ninth running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season

The Independent

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3 months ago

Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing and moves within 100 of Dickerson’s record

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley normally would have tossed his game-used cleats to the kid who asked for the pair as the star Philadelphia Eagles running back ran off the field and back to the locker room. Barkley kept his mucked-up cleats for good reason — he became the ninth running back in NFL history to top 2,000 yards rushing in …

3 months 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

Eagles clinch NFC East, Saquon Barkley hits 2,000 yards in win vs. Cowboys: Key takeaways

New York Times

By Brooks Kubena, Saad Yousuf, Jon Machota and Amos Morale III The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East division title Sunday as running back Saquon Barkley topped the 2,000-yard mark in a 41-7 win against the Dallas Cowboys. 📁 Things We Love To See 📁 Tanner McKee & DeVonta Smith 📁 Touchdown vs. the Cowboys pic.twitter.com/kG2zCubj17 — Philadelphia Eagles December …

3 months ago

Saquon Barkley eclipses 2,000 rushing yards, approaching NFL single-season record

New York Times

Saquon Barkley took a historically significant step Sunday in his record-breaking quest, moving past the 2,000-yard rushing mark as the Philadelphia Eagles thumped the Dallas Cowboys 41-7 on Sunday. Barkley will now use that 17th game, assuming he plays against the New York Giants in Week 18, to go after Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards set …

3 months ago

Lamar Jackson sets QB rushing record in 31-2 rout of Texans: Key takeaways

New York Times

The Baltimore Ravens moved atop the AFC North in dominant fashion, beating the Houston Texans 31-2 in a game that saw Baltimore pull its starters at the beginning of the fourth quarter. The Texans’ opening second-half possession ended in just three plays off a Kyle Hamilton interception, which Baltimore answered with a Lamar Jackson 48-yard touchdown run to put the …

3 months ago

Aiming for top seed, Lions play 49ers on road before closing regular season at home against Vikings

Associated Press

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions watched Washington beat Philadelphia on the way home following a bounce-back win at Chicago that helped them keep pace with Minnesota in the race for the NFC North title and top seeding in the conference. Detroit plays slumping San Francisco on the road next Monday night, a rematch of the NFC championship game …

3 months 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 …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Eagles receivers Smith and Brown complain about vanishing pass offense during winning streak

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Let’s get the good news in Philadelphia out of the way first. Brown has four 100-yard games, well off last season’s run when he topped 100 yards in six straight games and seven times overall. The easy one, of course, is that the traditionally pass-happy Eagles have leaned on Barkley and his team-record 1,623 yards to steer the …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley is chasing Eric Dickerson’s NFL season rushing record. Can he do it?

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles fans serenaded Saquon Barkley with chants of “MVP!” after a 9-yard run gave him the team’s season rushing record. Barkley set the record in style — passing Eagles Hall of Famers Wilbert Montgomery and record holder LeSean McCoy in a single game — as he rushed for 124 yards to push his season total to 1,623 in …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles season rushing record and has Dickerson’s NFL mark in his sights

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley knew the Eagles season rushing record could be his on Sunday with the type of stellar performance that has become the standard during his first season in Philadelphia. As for the exact moment Barkley hit the milestone, he wasn’t sure — until the “MVP!” chants echoed throughout the Linc after a 9-yard run in the fourth …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley on pace to set Eagles rushing record against Panthers, eyes Dickerson’s NFL record

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley wanted to be a student in team history before he had a chance to make some with the Eagles. Get past those two Eagles Hall of Famers and the target narrows: McCoy has a chance to break Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing mark of 2,105 yards, set in 1984. “It’s a record that has been held …

Lamar Jackson takes on Philadelphia’s top-ranked defense when the Ravens host the Eagles

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4 months ago

Lamar Jackson takes on Philadelphia’s top-ranked defense when the Ravens host the Eagles

Associated Press

Philadelphia at Baltimore Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Ravens by 3. The past two meetings came down to 2-point conversion attempts by Philadelphia near the end of the game, and both times the Eagles failed.. John Harbaugh spent a decade on the Eagles’ staff before becoming Baltimore’s head coach in 2008. Stats and stuff The Eagles have …

4 months ago

Today in Sports - Texas’ Ricky Williams becomes the leading rusher in Division I-A history

Associated Press

Nov. 27 1913 — Notre Dame and Texas meet for the first time in a Thanksgiving showdown. 1980 — Dave Williams returns Eddie Murray’s opening kickoff in overtime 95 yards to give the Chicago Bears a 23-17 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. 1998 — Texas’ Ricky Williams becomes the leading rusher in Division I-A history, breaking Tony …

4 months ago

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles franchise record with 255 yards rushing, 2 TDs in a 37-20 win over Rams

Associated Press

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — When Saquon Barkley glanced up at a SoFi Stadium replay of his latest huge run for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night, he happened to see a graphic indicating he had 173 yards rushing — only 16 shy of what he knew to be his career high. Barkley ran for scores of 70 and 72 yards in …

4 months ago

NFL Week 12 Sunday review: Saquon Barkley has historic single-game performance, dramatic finish in Washington

CNN

CNN — With six teams on a bye in Week 12 and many heavily-favored teams in the games on the schedule, Sunday’s slate of games had the possibility of lacking intrigue. “He’s a bad man.” Rams rookie linebacker Jared Verse said he’d “never seen a running back like that.” Barkley leads the league in rushing in his debut season with …

4 months, 1 week ago

Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times

The Rams’ victory over the New England Patriots last Sunday put them back at.500 and kept alive their playoff chances. He knows that and we know that.” Against the Patriots, Rams receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp each amassed more than 100 yards, and running back Kyren Williams showed signs of returning to his early-season form. Quarterback Jalen Hurts leads …

4 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson rushes for a-then NCAA D1 record 406 yards in one game

Associated Press

Nov. 20 1934 — Busher Jackson scores four third-period goals to power the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Eagles. 1994 — Tisha Venturini scores twice and Angela Kelly, Sarah Dacey and Robin Confer add goals for North Carolina, which beats Notre Dame 5-0 for its ninth consecutive NCAA women’s soccer championship. 1999 — TCU’s …

Barkley's Acrobatics Take Center Stage as Eagles Dominate Four Straight Games

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Barkley's Acrobatics Take Center Stage as Eagles Dominate Four Straight Games

Associated Press

Saquon Barkley's acrobatic runs have propelled the Eagles to a four-game winning streak. His reverse leap over a defender in the first game defied gravity and left the Eagles and the sports world stunned. Barkley's performance has been a critical reason for the Eagles' success, as they have corrected some early season flaws and become a force in the NFC …

5 months ago

Lamar Jackson’s handling of the blitz has fueled Ravens’ surge. Another test comes Sunday

New York Times

The Baltimore Ravens have seen all sorts of defensive approaches since quarterback Lamar Jackson became their full-time starting quarterback in the second half of the 2018 season, and the most successful ones typically had a common goal: take the fight to Jackson rather than giving him time and space. The Ravens’ torrid offensive stretch — they’ve averaged 35 points and …

5 months ago

Return of the veteran RB? Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and early glimmers of a revival

New York Times

Seven games into Derrick Henry’s first season with the Baltimore Ravens, he leads NFL running backs in scrimmage yards per game. The Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley, formerly of the New York Giants, ranks second to Henry in scrimmage yards per game by running backs. Getting what they paid for: Pricey RB upgrades The Eagles, Packers, Texans, Ravens and Vikings are …

6 months ago

Analysis: NFL is still a passing league despite early rise in running

Associated Press

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Not give up sacks.” NFL teams are averaging 119.5 yards rushing per game, up from 112.7 last season. “It’s been productive, so we’ve got good, positive yards from it.” Even with Patrick Mahomes under center, Kansas City is only 12th in passing and 15th in rushing this …

7 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa enters season hoping to lead Dolphins to first playoff win in 24 years

Associated Press

EXPECTATIONS: The Miami Dolphins are at a crucial point in their five-year rebuild under general manager Chris Grier. The Dolphins’ hopes of winning their first playoff game since 2000 depends mostly on their ability to have their stars healthy and available for the 17-game season. NEW FACES: Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, WR Odell Beckham Jr., TE Jonnu Smith, DT Calais …

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 …

1 year, 2 months ago

One glaring Broncos stat illustrates a major offseason need beyond new QB

New York Times

As Michael Penix Jr. unleashed one picture-perfect deep bomb after another during the Sugar Bowl on Monday night, pushing the University of Washington into the national championship game with his weapon of a left arm, Broncos fans took to social media and dared to dream. Barring performances in the Broncos’ regular-season finale against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday that …

1 year, 3 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 22 - 28

Associated Press

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, …

1 year, 3 months ago

The Patriots and Packers are still seeking their 1st 100-yard games from a rusher or receiver

Associated Press

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. Compounding the issue is the fact that the Patriots and Packers also haven’t gotten a single 100-yard rushing game from a player this season, with Rhamondre Stevenson’s 98 yards the best for New England and AJ Dillon’s 76 yards the top game for Green Bay. If the Patriots …

1 year, 6 months ago

Questions over Colts quarterback and Rams offensive line linger heading into Sunday’s game

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES RAMS at INDIANAPOLIS Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Colts by 1 1/2. Dickerson and Colts owner Jim Irsay both played football at SMU.. Irsay’s late father, Robert, bought the Rams in 1972 then traded the franchise to Carroll Rosenbloom for the Colts. He’s the first player to catch at least 10 passes and produce …

1 year, 6 months ago

The NFC is off to a record-setting start to the NFL season with seven teams at 2-0

Associated Press

The AFC came into the season with the lion’s share of the top quarterbacks and Super Bowl contenders, led by passers such as Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Joe Burrow. Two weeks into the 2023 NFL season, it’s the NFC that’s off to a record-setting start to the season. With the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers fresh off two …

1 year, 6 months ago

Puka Nacua sets NFL records and Geno Smith carves up Lions again: NFL Week 2 highlights

New York Times

There’s an eternity left to go in the NFL season, but a few teams already are starting to challenge what we thought we knew about them. Richardson also became the youngest QB in NFL history with two rushing touchdowns in a single game, taking an honor previously held by Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson. Not only did his 15-catch, 147-yard showing in …

1 year, 6 months ago

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua sets NFL single-game rookie record with 15 catches in loss to 49ers

Associated Press

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — With Cooper Kupp sidelined by a hamstring injury, Puka Nacua is picking up the slack for the Los Angeles Rams. Nacua, a fifth-round pick out of BYU, set the NFL single-game record for most receptions by a rookie with 15 catches for 147 yards in Sunday’s 30-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. “I’m executing in the …

1 year, 6 months ago

Tyreek Hill is too fast, hello Baker Mayfield and where did the TEs go? NFL Week 1 highlights

New York Times

No matter how much the NFL changes, this much always remains certain: Week 1 is gonna be weird. Welcome back, Brock Purdy In his first game following offseason elbow surgery, San Francisco’s young QB carved up Pittsburgh for 220 yards and two TDs in an emphatic 30-7 win. And though Dak Prescott didn’t really need to pass during Dallas’ absolute …

2 years, 3 months ago

QB rushing mark in sight for Bears’ Fields with 3 games left

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Justin Fields insisted he doesn’t plan to make 1,000-yard rushing seasons a regular occurrence. “So we’ll take a look at it — each individual defense that we face and unit that we face — and then go from there what’s best for our team to win.” The Bears have lost seven in a row and are …

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, …

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 …

3 years, 11 months 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 …

8 years, 3 months ago

Franks’ field goal seals Dolphins’ 34-31 OT win over Bills

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Jay Ajayi stiff-armed his way to his third 200-yard rushing performance of the season. Ajayi had 206 yards rushing and a touchdown, and broke loose for a 57-yard run in overtime to set up Andrew Franks’ 27-yard field goal with 47 seconds left in a 34-31 win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. I don’t get …

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