NFL roundup: Josh Jacobs carries Raiders past Panthers; Jaguars stun Colts
4 years, 3 months ago

NFL roundup: Josh Jacobs carries Raiders past Panthers; Jaguars stun Colts

LA Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Josh Jacobs ran for 93 yards and three touchdowns, Derek Carr threw for 239 yards and a score and the Las Vegas Raiders hung on to beat the Carolina Panthers 34-30 on Sunday to spoil Matt Rhule’s coaching debut. Tight end Jared Cook caught five passes for 80 yards for New Orleans, highlighted by a 46-yard reception down the left side that set up Sanders’ TD. MINNEAPOLIS — Aaron Rodgers took full advantage of the young cornerbacks and the empty stadium in Minnesota, beginning his 13th season as Green Bay’s starting quarterback by passing for 364 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Packers. BALTIMORE — Looking every bit like the reigning NFL MVP, Lamar Jackson threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns to help Baltimore beat Cleveland, ruining Kevin Stefanski’s debut as the Browns’ head coach in a game played without fans in attendance.

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Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes as Lions beat Bears 34-17 for franchise-record 13th win
21 hours, 56 minutes ago

Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes as Lions beat Bears 34-17 for franchise-record 13th win

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jared Goff threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns, and the Detroit Lions remained on top of the NFC with their franchise-record 13th win, 34-17 over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Jameson Williams had a career-high 143 yards receiving on five catches, including an 82-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two …

NFL Week 16 picks against the spread: Caleb Williams will keep it close against Lions
4 days, 19 hours ago

NFL Week 16 picks against the spread: Caleb Williams will keep it close against Lions

New York Times  

I need to adopt a new mediocre-to-poor quarterback. It’s not like we’re asking Williams to win Sunday; just stay within seven points of a banged-up Detroit Lions team that everyone is betting will bounce back after losing to the Buffalo Bills. Herbert used to be able to lean on J.K. Dobbins and the run game, but he’s hurt and the …

Cousins and Falcons do just enough to beat Raiders 15-9 and keep pace with Bucs in NFC South
6 days, 14 hours ago

Cousins and Falcons do just enough to beat Raiders 15-9 and keep pace with Bucs in NFC South

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Ahead most of the game, including by double digits in the fourth quarter, the Atlanta Falcons were just trying to hold on at the end. Desmond Ridder’s first attempt was incomplete and his second was intercepted by Jessie Bates III, allowing Atlanta to escape Las Vegas with a 15-9 victory Monday night and keep pace in the …

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. 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 …

Buffalo Bills clinch fifth straight AFC title in the snow
3 weeks ago

Buffalo Bills clinch fifth straight AFC title in the snow

The Independent  

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Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Thursday to extend their winning streak to 10 games. Caleb Williams threw an incomplete pass as time expired from the Detroit 41 after being sacked with about 30 …

Geno Smith’s late TD run leads the Seahawks past the 49ers 20-17
1 month ago

Geno Smith’s late TD run leads the Seahawks past the 49ers 20-17

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Geno Smith scampered past the tired San Francisco defense for the go-ahead score in the closing seconds and struck the iconic Stephen Curry “night night” pose. Smith capped the 80-yard drive with a 13-yard scramble with 12 seconds remaining, giving the Seahawks their second win in seven games with a 20-17 victory over the 49ers on …

Jared Goff and NFC-leading Lions score at will in 52-6 win over Jaguars
1 month ago

Jared Goff and NFC-leading Lions score at will in 52-6 win over Jaguars

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff stood on the sideline wearing a baseball cap in the fourth quarter while his teammates finished off another rout. Goff threw two of his four touchdown passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown, David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs combined for three rushing TDs and the Detroit Lions beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 52-6 on Sunday. “It’s a good problem …

Jared Goff looks to bounce back from throwing career-high 5 INTs when Lions host Jaguars
1 month, 1 week ago

Jared Goff looks to bounce back from throwing career-high 5 INTs when Lions host Jaguars

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are off to their best start in seven decades thanks in part to the play of Jared Goff. That’s the way we’re built.” The Lions became the first team since 1970 to win after trailing by at least 15 points and throwing five interceptions. Streaking St. Brown Detroit’s offense was sluggish in its first two …

Lions Dominate Packers in Thrilling Victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lions Dominate Packers in Thrilling Victory

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 24-14 in a thrilling game that saw both teams battle it out in the second half. Kerby Joseph's pick-6 proved to be a game-changing moment, securing the Lions' first win in over 60 years. The Lions dominated the first half, scoring two touchdowns and holding the lead throughout the second quarter. Despite …

Lions Dominate Titans, Continue Their Winning Streak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lions Dominate Titans, Continue Their Winning Streak

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions dominated the Tennessee Titans 52-14 in a convincing performance. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and David Montgomery was the first of five players to score in the first half for the Lions. The Lions had their highest-scoring game since 1970 and scored at least 50 for the fourth time in franchise history.

Seahawks Dominate Falcons, Secure Crucial Win
2 months ago

Seahawks Dominate Falcons, Secure Crucial Win

Associated Press  

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-14 in a thrilling game. The Seahawks dominated the defense, forcing three turnovers in the fourth quarter. Despite a late knee injury to DK Metcalf, the Seahawks secured the victory with a last-minute touchdown. The game marked a significant turnaround for the Seahawks, who had struggled with defense in recent performances.

Rams’ secondary takes primary role as turnovers are impetus to beat Raiders
2 months ago

Rams’ secondary takes primary role as turnovers are impetus to beat Raiders

LA Times  

The Rams’ Kamren Curl skips into the end zone after returning a fumble 33 yards for a touchdown against the Raiders. “It was crazy,” he said, “because like I ended up with two.” McCollough and the defensive backfield’s performance helped the Rams improve to 2-4. “I didn’t really play baseball,” Curl said, “but I tried to get a little clean …

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Seattle Seahawks came into Monday night with one of the best pass defenses in the NFL. “Give Detroit a lot of credit but it just wasn’t a good enough performance on the defensive side of the ball,” Seahawks coach Mike MacDonald said. “There were a lot of things that we’ve been executing at a high level defensively …

Jared Goff’s perfect night leads the Detroit Lions past the Seattle Seahawks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jared Goff’s perfect night leads the Detroit Lions past the Seattle Seahawks

The Independent  

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Jared Goff’s historically perfect night powers Lions over Seahawks in MNF shootout: Key takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jared Goff’s historically perfect night powers Lions over Seahawks in MNF shootout: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Michael-Shawn Dugar, Colton Pouncy and Mark Puleo Quarterbacking doesn’t get more efficient than Jared Goff’s showing Monday night. GO DEEPER Goff gets game ball from Dan Campbell day after historic performance Against the Seattle Seahawks, Goff’s perfect night through the air — which totaled nearly 300 yards and two touchdowns — powered the Lions to a 42-29 victory at …

Stroud’s TD pass with 18 seconds left lifts Texans to 24-20 win over Jaguars
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stroud’s TD pass with 18 seconds left lifts Texans to 24-20 win over Jaguars

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans hadn’t scored in the second half and had punted on five straight possessions Sunday when they got one last chance to avoid being upset by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Stroud threw for 345 yards and two touchdowns, capped by a 1-yard pass to third-string running back Dare Ogunbowale with 18 seconds left, to give the Texans …

49ers sack Jacoby Brissett six times in 30-13 win over Patriots: Key takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks ago

49ers sack Jacoby Brissett six times in 30-13 win over Patriots: Key takeaways

New York Times  

NFL Week 4 live updates: Inactives, schedule, kickoff times, matchups, odds and predictions By Matt Barrows, Chad Graff and Lauren Smith The 49ers piled up 431 yards of offense and two touchdowns, their defense collected three turnovers — including Fred Warner’s 45-yard interception returned for a touchdown in the second quarter — and six sacks as the the San Francisco …

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes and Lions’ defense slows Kyler Murray in 20-13 win over Cardinals
3 months ago

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes and Lions’ defense slows Kyler Murray in 20-13 win over Cardinals

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jared Goff looked as though he might never throw an incompletion for a while Sunday, picking apart the Arizona Cardinals’ defense for a pair of touchdowns in the first half. Detroit’s defense kept Kyler Murray and Arizona out of the end zone in the second half, giving up just one field goal. But I’m excited about the …

Richardson’s inexperience shows as he throws 3 INTs in Colts’ 16-10 loss to Packers
3 months, 1 week ago

Richardson’s inexperience shows as he throws 3 INTs in Colts’ 16-10 loss to Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Anthony Richardson figures to produce numerous electrifying plays and youthful mistakes in his first full season as a starter. “That’s on me.” Richardson went 17 of 34 for 204 yards with one touchdown pass to go along with the three INTs. Indianapolis had the ball on its own 41-yard line for the game’s final play, but …

Mayfield runs for a TD and throws a TD pass, lifting Bucs to 20-16 win over Lions in playoff rematch
3 months, 1 week ago

Mayfield runs for a TD and throws a TD pass, lifting Bucs to 20-16 win over Lions in playoff rematch

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Baker Mayfield took one step back, planted his left foot and took off for a zig-zagging, 11-yard touchdown run that gave Tampa Bay the lead for good in a playoff rematch. “I wasn’t expecting to get to the end zone from that far out, but I made a couple guys miss,” Mayfield said after the longest touchdown run …

Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions opened the season by outlasting the Los Angeles Rams with a balanced offense, grinding out yards on the ground and going to the air for some pivotal plays just as they did in their NFC wild-card game. David Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in overtime lifted the Lions to a 26-20 win over the Matthew Stafford-led …

Jaguars stumble in 2nd half as fumble helps pave way to 20-17 loss at Miami
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaguars stumble in 2nd half as fumble helps pave way to 20-17 loss at Miami

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Up by 10, on the road, late in the third quarter, with the football and driving deep into opponent territory. Jaguars running back Travis Etienne fumbled the ball away a step from the goal line late in the third quarter, Miami recovered in the end zone and the game immediately changed. It was really cool to …

49ers’ Jauan Jennings becomes 2nd player with a TD pass and catch in a Super Bowl
10 months, 1 week ago

49ers’ Jauan Jennings becomes 2nd player with a TD pass and catch in a Super Bowl

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Jauan Jennings’ historic Super Bowl milestone will turn into only a footnote after his San Francisco 49ers lost the game. He joined Philadelphia’s Nick Foles as the only players ever to catch a TD pass and throw one in a Super Bowl. “I thought it looked good today and I thought the guys did a hell of …

Brock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers were on the brink, needing a spark to overcome a big deficit and avoid a third straight loss in the conference title game. Purdy’s 51-yard pass that deflected off a defender’s facemask into Aiyuk’s hands helped the Niners rally from 17 points down at halftime to beat the Detroit …

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers
11 months ago

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff is good enough for Detroit, as his coach recently reminded him. Goff threw his second touchdown pass with 6:22 left and the Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in the divisional round on Sunday, lifting Detroit into the NFC championship for the first time in 32 years and just the second time in franchise history. …

Christian McCaffrey's 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the Packers
11 months ago

Christian McCaffrey's 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the Packers

The Independent  

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Jaguars eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Titans; Texans win AFC South
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaguars eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Titans; Texans win AFC South

New York Times  

The Tennessee Titans successfully played the role of spoiler Sunday against a divisional rival. The Titans led 28-13 entering the fourth quarter but Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Evan Engram, cutting the Jacksonville deficit. On 4th-and-goal from the Titans’ 1-yard-line with 7:14 to go, the Tennessee defense stopped the Jaguars as Lawrence was short of …

Surprising Colts control their playoff destiny entering prime-time showdown with Texans
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Surprising Colts control their playoff destiny entering prime-time showdown with Texans

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts weren’t supposed to be here, playing a prime-time game in Week 18 with a chance to make the playoffs. “One thing I’ve learned is how scrappy, how tough this team is,” 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor said after Sunday’s 23-20 win over Las Vegas. “We knew we had tough players, but it’s a different …

Kyler Murray throws 3 TD passes as Cardinals rally past Eagles, disrupt Philly’s playoff path
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Kyler Murray throws 3 TD passes as Cardinals rally past Eagles, disrupt Philly’s playoff path

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts’ desperation heave was intercepted to seal the Eagles’ fourth loss this month and one that meant so much more. Former Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon returned to Philly and got his biggest win yet in his first season as Arizona’s coach. “Man, I’m not worried at all but there’s a lot to learn from a game …

NFL Week 16: Lions hold off late Vikings rally to clinch division title
11 months, 4 weeks ago

NFL Week 16: Lions hold off late Vikings rally to clinch division title

LA Times  

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates after catching a one-yard touchdown pass against the Vikings on Sunday in Minneapolis. Packers 33, Panthers 30 Jordan Love threw for two touchdowns, ran for one and made two big completions to set up Anders Carlson’s 32-yard field goal with 19 seconds left, and visiting Green Bay survived a fourth-quarter rally by Carolina …

Late touchdown seals comeback win for Seattle Seahawks over Philadelphia Eagles
1 year ago

Late touchdown seals comeback win for Seattle Seahawks over Philadelphia Eagles

The Independent  

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Matthew Stafford throws 2 TD passes, Rams rise in NFC playoff race with 28-20 win over Commanders
1 year ago

Matthew Stafford throws 2 TD passes, Rams rise in NFC playoff race with 28-20 win over Commanders

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — On the second play of the second half, Cooper Kupp found himself running completely alone down the Commanders’ sideline behind their NFL-worst pass defense. Matthew Stafford still nearly overthrew his wide-open target, but Kupp made a fingertip catch to score the key touchdown Sunday for the Los Angeles Rams, who have grabbed almost every opportunity they’ve had …

Jared Goff throws 5 TD passes as NFC North-leading Lions bounce back, beat Broncos 42-17
1 year ago

Jared Goff throws 5 TD passes as NFC North-leading Lions bounce back, beat Broncos 42-17

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions bounced back and took a step toward ending a six-season playoff drought. Goff matched a career high with five touchdown passes, three to rookie tight end Sam LaPorta, and Detroit routed the Denver Broncos 42-17 on Saturday night. The NFC North-leading Lions could clinch a spot in the postseason for the first …

Gardner Minshew, Colts bolster playoff chances, beat fading Steelers 30-13
1 year ago

Gardner Minshew, Colts bolster playoff chances, beat fading Steelers 30-13

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Gardner Minshew got the most out of his depleted supporting cast. Minshew matched his career high with three touchdown passes, Indianapolis rushed for 170 yards and the Colts improved their playoff prospects with a 30-13 win over the sagging Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. “He’s just worked his tail off on the scout team all year, he’s just made …

San Francisco’s Brock Purdy throws 4 TD passes as 49ers thump injured Hurts, Eagles 42-19
1 year ago

San Francisco’s Brock Purdy throws 4 TD passes as 49ers thump injured Hurts, Eagles 42-19

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Deebo Samuel talked so much smack after last season’s NFC championship game, the box score almost needed a doublecheck to confirm that — yes, the 49ers did indeed lose to the Eagles. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs for yardage against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, …

Gardner Minshew has his warts, but Colts have a tenacious QB they ‘love to rally behind’
1 year ago

Gardner Minshew has his warts, but Colts have a tenacious QB they ‘love to rally behind’

New York Times  

NASHVILLE — Gardner Minshew dropped back to pass, surveyed the field and stepped up in the pocket. “Playing quarterback in this league ain’t easy,” Colts head coach Shane Steichen said of Minshew. “His preparation that he puts into it, his character and the way he goes out and competes.” Minshew’s sixth-career game-winning drive was jump-started by a 55-yard deep ball …

Trevor Lawrence throws for 364 yards, Texans miss late field goal as Jags hold on for 24-21 win
1 year ago

Trevor Lawrence throws for 364 yards, Texans miss late field goal as Jags hold on for 24-21 win

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars tried not to make too much of their win over the Houston Texans with plenty of football left this season. In that sense, it’s a huge game.” Lawrence threw for 364 yards and a touchdown, and the AFC South-leading Jaguars escaped with the victory over their division rival when Matt Ammendola’s 58-yard …

NFL Week 11 takeaways: Browns defense is ‘special’; 49ers appear to be back
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Week 11 takeaways: Browns defense is ‘special’; 49ers appear to be back

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. GO DEEPER Dorian Thompson-Robinson 'came through' when Browns needed him most vs. Steelers Pompei: No matter the quarterback, the Browns’ formula for winning is to play good defense and run the ball. With the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Chargers and Carolina Panthers all losing, …

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run
1 year, 1 month ago

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff was having perhaps his worst game in three years with the Detroit Lions — whose fans even booed him at times — until it was time to win. Goff threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 3:06 to go and connected on five throws to set up David Montgomery’s go-ahead 1-yard touchdown run with …

San Francisco 49ers return to winning ways against Jacksonville Jaguars
1 year, 1 month ago

San Francisco 49ers return to winning ways against Jacksonville Jaguars

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How the Eagles’ defense held off a Cowboys comeback: ‘It’s stressful, man’
1 year, 1 month ago

How the Eagles’ defense held off a Cowboys comeback: ‘It’s stressful, man’

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Sydney Brown had no idea what the call was. If he says he’s all right, then we’re going to roll with it.” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni trusted the stability of his star quarterback’s knee enough to approve four “Brotherly Shove” sneaks throughout the game — a fourth-down conversion, a third-down conversion, a third-and-goal score and a run that …

Lions lean on Jahmyr Gibbs’ legs, Jared Goff’s arm in 26-14 win over offensively challenged Raiders
1 year, 1 month ago

Lions lean on Jahmyr Gibbs’ legs, Jared Goff’s arm in 26-14 win over offensively challenged Raiders

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions can trace their turnaround to hitting more than missing in the draft. Gibbs ran for a season-high 152 yards and a touchdown, LaPorta had eight receptions for 57 yards with a score, and the rookies helped the Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14 on Monday night. “You could tell he was feeling it.” The …

Eagles get their groove back in beating Dolphins with signature toughness and aggression
1 year, 2 months ago

Eagles get their groove back in beating Dolphins with signature toughness and aggression

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Clinging to a one-touchdown lead with about 10 minutes left in Sunday’s game, but facing fourth-and-1 from his own 26-yard line, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni sent his punt team onto the field. The Eagles about a minute earlier had snuffed out a potentially game-tying Miami Dolphins scoring opportunity when cornerback Darius Slay intercepted quarterback Tua Tagovailoa at …

Raiders hold off Patriots 21-17 after losing QB Garoppolo to back injury
1 year, 2 months ago

Raiders hold off Patriots 21-17 after losing QB Garoppolo to back injury

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Hanging over a game in which several ex-New England Patriots played key roles in a victory against their former team was the loss of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a back injury. Raiders coach Josh McDaniels didn’t have an update on Garoppolo after Las Vegas’ 21-17 win Sunday, and the availability of the oft-injured quarterback …

Matthew Stafford and Rams can’t rekindle any late-game magic in loss to Eagles
1 year, 2 months ago

Matthew Stafford and Rams can’t rekindle any late-game magic in loss to Eagles

LA Times  

Philadelphia running back D’Andre Swift celebrates in front of Rams free safety Jordan Fuller after a second-half carry Sunday in the Eagles’ 23-14 victory at SoFi Stadium. “There were opportunities for both sides of the ball to just grab the momentum and kind of run with it,” said Stafford, who completed 21 of 37 passes for 222 yards and two …

Jaguars edge Bills after Buffalo’s sluggish start: How Lawrence, Etienne remained unfazed
1 year, 2 months ago

Jaguars edge Bills after Buffalo’s sluggish start: How Lawrence, Etienne remained unfazed

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Jaguars vs Bengals on Monday Night Football. The Jacksonville Jaguars escaped the Bills 25-20 after an eventful fourth quarter followed Buffalo’s sluggish offensive start and defensive injuries. — Larry Holder, NFL senior writer Trevor Lawrence unfazed by Bills There’s a threshold for the Jaguars: 100.0 passer rating for Lawrence. — Matthew Fairburn, Buffalo staff …

Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28
1 year, 2 months ago

Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Denver Broncos came in reeling from a 50-point blowout and looked like they were headed toward another lopsided loss. Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history by rallying to beat the …

Falcons QB Ridder vows to shake off rough day after INTs in 23-7 loss to Jaguars
1 year, 2 months ago

Falcons QB Ridder vows to shake off rough day after INTs in 23-7 loss to Jaguars

Associated Press  

LONDON — Desmond Ridder hasn’t put up big numbers in his handful of NFL starts for the Atlanta Falcons. “The reality is we put ourselves in a whole — and we can’t turn the ball over,” Falcons coach Arthur Smith said. “So that’s something we’ve got to look at, and it’s not just one person.” Jacksonville stuffed the Falcons’ run-heavy …

Jaguars ‘have to do better’ with a pass rush that looks pedestrian for a second straight year
1 year, 2 months ago

Jaguars ‘have to do better’ with a pass rush that looks pedestrian for a second straight year

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jaguars coach Doug Pederson paused for roughly 15 seconds — it seemed like an eternity in a silent meeting room — before trying to explain Jacksonville’s lackluster pass rush against Houston. “It starts up front.” Two weeks after Josh Allen and Travon Walker combined for four sacks at Indianapolis — two of them because Allen ran Anthony …

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