News Muncher - searching for play

3 weeks ago

Baker Mayfield doesn’t think NCAA should ban flag planting, says ‘Let the boys play’

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Baker Mayfield is hoping the NCAA doesn’t outlaw flag planting. Mayfield, who gained notoriety when he ran onto the field and planted an Oklahoma flag at midfield of Ohio State’s stadium following a win by the Sooners in 2017, said the altercations Saturday that followed similar flag-planting incidents across the country are just part of college football’s …

Ohio Play Win Ncaa Mayfield Carolina State Flag Planting

4 weeks ago

New QB Tommy DeVito can’t spark the Giants and gets trolled by Baker Mayfield

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Instead of providing a spark in taking over as the Giants’ quarterback, Tommy DeVito got banged up, trolled and delivered the same inefficient play that has given New York the lowest-scoring offense in the NFL. DeVito threw for 189 yards and led the Giants to a late, meaningless touchdown on Sunday in a 30-7 loss to …

Giants Nfl Mayfield Devito

1 month, 1 week ago

Moody shrugs off 3 missed FGs to kick 49ers past Buccaneers 23-20 in McCaffrey’s season debut

Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — Jake Moody said his confidence never wavered. The usually reliable San Francisco kicker made up for missing three earlier field goals by booting a 44-yarder as time expired Sunday to give the 49ers a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in running back Christian McCaffrey’s season debut. “I really, really wanted a chance to redeem myself,” …

Game San Francisco Tampa Bay Yards Nfl Mccaffrey Moody

1 month, 1 week ago

Jake Moody’s game-winning FG coats early miscues in 49ers’ win vs. Buccaneers: Key takeaways

New York Times

It was an up-and-down day for kicker Jake Moody in his return to action for San Francisco but his 44-yard field goal as time expired lifted the 49ers to a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Special teams issues return Moody’s 44-yard field goal as time expired gave the 49ers the win, but that’s not to say he had …

Game Tampa Bay Yards Season Nfl Win Mccaffrey

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Young Receivers Shine as Buccaneers Aim to Conquer NFC South

Associated Press

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to give young receivers a chance to shine against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC South. With star receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin out due to injuries, the Bucs must find other ways to win. The team will rely heavily on their running game and a rejuvenated offensive line to ease the burden …

Entertainment Law Crime Funny Tampa

2 months, 1 week ago

Inside Vance Joseph’s method that creates Broncos’ blitzing-happy madness

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Zach Allen had harassed and hurried Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks throughout Sunday’s game. “VJ does a good job of getting us one-on-ones, and as a player, that’s all you can ask for in this league,” Allen said of Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, who ran the Arizona Cardinals’ defense when Allen played his first four NFL seasons …

Pressure Play Harris Jones Nfl Rodgers Pittsburgh

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bills ‘blunder’ wasn’t so bad, but they need help (Davante Adams?): Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times

One hour passed before Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott appeared for his postgame news conference Sunday. “If McDermott didn’t have a Tier 1 QB, he would have done an alternative approach,” a coach from another team said. Watson’s EPA per pass play ranks 618th out of 621 quarterbacks who started the first five games of a season since 2000. Browns …

Record Games Miami Minnesota Play Washington Houston

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mayfield's Thriving Touch fuels Bucs' Victory over Eagles

Associated Press

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Philadelphia Eagles in a 33-16 victory. Baker Mayfield threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns, while Mike Evans became the Buccaneers' career scoring leader in dominating the rematch of a lopsided NFC wild-card game they won 32-9 against the Eagles (2-2) last January. The Bucs held a 287-67 edge in yardage at halftime, with …

Tampa

3 months, 1 week ago

Lions host Bucs in another playoff rematch from last postseason

Associated Press

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are the fourth team in NFL history to open a year with two straight playoff rematches. “If you can put some money in the bank early in the season, it will pay big dividends.” The 2007 New England Patriots, 1984 San Francisco 49ers and 1966 Green Bay Packers won NFL titles after starting seasons with …

Detroit Tampa Bay Season Bay Nfl Campbell Lions

3 months, 1 week ago

The Athletic’s NFL QB stock report, Week 2: Stroud, Mayfield shine, Cousins, Levis plummet

New York Times

Read The Athletic’s latest NFL QB stock report. GO DEEPER NFL Week 1 roundtable: Patriots starting QB, Dak Prescott's contract and Aaron Rodgers returns Joe Burrow lost to the New England Patriots, in part because Tanner Hudson fumbled on the goal line. GO DEEPER What we learned in NFL Week 1: Good day to be Dak, Lions look gritty as …

Game Team Super Bowl Play Titans Yards Dallas

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jayden Daniels’ NFL debut hints at promise and peril

New York Times

TAMPA, Fla. – Being a veteran, Zach Ertz has perspective. “The last play don’t matter, no matter if it’s a touchdown, interception, incompletion, it doesn’t matter,” said Daniels, who went 17 of 24 for 184 yards, with two rushing TDs, in his NFL debut. “You’ve got to be able to have a short-term memory and focus on the next play.” …

Game Team Washington Quarterback Nfl Going Bucs

9 months, 1 week ago

Howe: A peek behind the scenes of the Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson, Baker Mayfield deals

New York Times

The three biggest names on the quarterback market were whisked off the board within 24 hours at the dawn of free agency, as Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield and Russell Wilson evaluated their markets and struck on their opportunities. GO DEEPER Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield agree to 3-year, $100 million deal Mayfield appreciated the way the Bucs set him up for success …

Washington Giants Quarterback Nfl Million Steelers Patriots

11 months ago

Kansas City Chiefs edge past Buffalo Bills to book AFC Championship return

The Independent

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Detroit Tampa Bay Yards Bucs Mayfield Touchdown Return Sign

11 months ago

Lions advance to first NFC Championship since 1992 with win vs. Buccaneers

New York Times

By Larry Holder, Colton Pouncy and Mike Jones It’s only the second time in NFL history that this statement has been true: The Detroit Lions are one win away from a berth in the Super Bowl. The Lions pulled away in the fourth quarter after both teams flip-flopped scoring throughout the first three quarters as Detroit knocked off the Tampa …

Detroit Play Tampa Bay Lions Bucs Mayfield Nfc

11 months, 1 week ago

NFL divisional playoffs primer: Get ready for Baker Mayfield vs. Jared Goff

LA Times

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, will square off against quarterback Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions in the NFC divisional playoffs. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will face the Green Bay Packers defense in the NFC divisional playoffs. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy hasn’t faced the Packers, and Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love has not played San Francisco. …

Game San Francisco Tampa Bay Houston Season Green Bay Packers

11 months, 3 weeks ago

QB Mayfield hurts ribs as Bucs lose 23-13 to the Saints and waste chance to clinch title at home

Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — Quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wasted an opportunity to clinch their third consecutive NFC South championship. But Sunday’s 23-13 loss to New Orleans wasn’t the only source of pain for Mayfield, who took a hard hit to the ribs when Saints defensive backs Tyrann Mathieu and Alontae Taylor slammed into him after the scrambling …

Tampa Bay Carolina Season Win Bucs Saints Mayfield Hurts

1 year ago

Why Packers coach Matt LaFleur is keeping defensive coordinator Joe Barry — for now

New York Times

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur plans to keep Joe Barry as the defensive play caller for the rest of the season, he said Monday. This season, the Packers rank tied for 17th in points allowed per game, tied for 22nd in takeaways, 25th in defensive expected points added per play, 19th in defensive rush EPA …

Game Play Yards Giants Green Bay Packers Way

1 year ago

Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Baker Mayfield knew the Falcons would be devoting plenty of attention to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. It didn’t go great the whole game, but we believed and we fought.” With a chance to put together their first three-game winning streak since 2019 and, more important, move a big step toward their first playoff appearance in six seasons, …

Atlanta Tampa Bay Yards Win Mayfield Godwin Koo

1 year ago

Where will Kirk Cousins, Kyler Murray play next year? Setting the stage for 2024 QB carousel

New York Times

By now, the Super Bowl contenders are well aware of their standing among the NFL’s hierarchy, while the postseason afterthoughts are assessing their offseason roadmaps. Wilson’s five-year, $242.5 million contract looked like a massive issue throughout 2022, and that may still be the case, which would place him in the category below. He’s on the books in 2024 for a …

Contract Teams Panthers Play Titans 2024 Season

1 year ago

Jonathan Taylor scores twice to help the Colts overpower Buccaneers run defense for 27-20 win

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss ran through the usually stingy Tampa Bay defense Sunday. Taylor ran for two scores, Minshew added another on the ground and the Indianapolis Colts defense came up with a late turnover Sunday to preserve a crucial 27-20 victory over Tampa Bay that keeps Indy in the playoff hunt heading into December. I think …

Tampa Bay Yards Colts Minshew Run Indy Taylor

1 year ago

Colts’ gutsy call, unlikely hero and star RB help put playoffs in sight

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — The ball felt like it hung in the air forever. 📺 CBS pic.twitter.com/s1eeobQG2I — Indianapolis Colts November 26, 2023 “We didn’t rep it live all week in practice. “Shane was like, ‘Did you get the memo?’ And I’m thinking Shane is just late to the joke,’” Franklin said, laughing. “So, I’m messing with Shane like, ‘Yeah, I need …

Team Star Tampa Bay Yards Season Colts Nfl

1 year, 1 month ago

Struggling Buccaneers feel sense of urgency to pull out of tailspin and salvage season

Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — There’s a growing sense of urgency for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to pull out of a six-week tailspin and salvage their season. While a 27-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers only dropped the Bucs a game behind the NFC South-leading New Orleans Saints with seven weeks remaining, a sputtering offense and leaky defense have done little …

Game San Francisco Tampa Bay Season Nfl Tampa Bucs

1 year, 4 months ago

Mayfield lands Buccaneers QB job, beats out Trask in competition to replace Brady

Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield was selected as the starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ending the competition for Tom Brady’s old job on Tuesday. 1 overall pick from the 2018 NFL draft prevailed over third-year pro Kyle Trask, a 2021 second-round draft pick who spent the past two seasons as the third-string quarterback behind Brady and Blaine Gabbert. …

Tampa Bay Season Nfl Mayfield Brady Trask

1 year, 7 months ago

Scott Mayfield’s heroic penalty kill, Pierre Engvall’s tenacity help extend series for Islanders

New York Times

RALEIGH, N.C. — The NHL’s official play-by-play document is a soporific, monotonous read. From his perspective, Mayfield said he originally thought he would be able to clear the puck from the corner, but “they collapse so well and jump so hard after draws.” He explained and demonstrated in the dressing room after the game that he essentially straddles the puck …

Game Power Play Hurricanes Second Period Carolina

Filters

Articles for Mayfield, search results for play

Baker Mayfield doesn’t think NCAA should ban flag planting, says ‘Let the boys play’

New QB Tommy DeVito can’t spark the Giants and gets trolled by Baker Mayfield

Moody shrugs off 3 missed FGs to kick 49ers past Buccaneers 23-20 in McCaffrey’s season debut

Jake Moody’s game-winning FG coats early miscues in 49ers’ win vs. Buccaneers: Key takeaways

Young Receivers Shine as Buccaneers Aim to Conquer NFC South

Inside Vance Joseph’s method that creates Broncos’ blitzing-happy madness

Bills ‘blunder’ wasn’t so bad, but they need help (Davante Adams?): Sando’s Pick Six

Mayfield's Thriving Touch fuels Bucs' Victory over Eagles

Lions host Bucs in another playoff rematch from last postseason

The Athletic’s NFL QB stock report, Week 2: Stroud, Mayfield shine, Cousins, Levis plummet

Jayden Daniels’ NFL debut hints at promise and peril

Howe: A peek behind the scenes of the Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson, Baker Mayfield deals

Kansas City Chiefs edge past Buffalo Bills to book AFC Championship return

Lions advance to first NFC Championship since 1992 with win vs. Buccaneers

NFL divisional playoffs primer: Get ready for Baker Mayfield vs. Jared Goff

QB Mayfield hurts ribs as Bucs lose 23-13 to the Saints and waste chance to clinch title at home

Why Packers coach Matt LaFleur is keeping defensive coordinator Joe Barry — for now

Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25

Where will Kirk Cousins, Kyler Murray play next year? Setting the stage for 2024 QB carousel

Jonathan Taylor scores twice to help the Colts overpower Buccaneers run defense for 27-20 win

Colts’ gutsy call, unlikely hero and star RB help put playoffs in sight

Struggling Buccaneers feel sense of urgency to pull out of tailspin and salvage season

Mayfield lands Buccaneers QB job, beats out Trask in competition to replace Brady

Scott Mayfield’s heroic penalty kill, Pierre Engvall’s tenacity help extend series for Islanders