San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy needed a touchdown late in the game against the Seattle Seahawks, and he trusted his tight end to make a play in the end zone. No, it wasn’t the usual suspect, George Kittle, but Jake Tonges, who made the game-winning touchdown grab in a …
Read More »Super Bowl champion DD Lewis dead at 79
D.D. Lewis, a former Dallas Cowboys linebacker who was on the team for their two Super Bowl championship seasons in 1971 and 1977, has died, the team announced. He was 79. Lewis was a Cowboys lifer – having been selected by the team in the sixth round of the 1968 …
Read More »Bengals' Evan McPherson has NFL-record field goal called back in heartbreaking fashion vs Packers
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson almost rewrote the NFL record books on Sunday when he lined up for a 67-yard field goal to end the first half against the Green Bay Packers. McPherson’s kick banged off the crossbar of the goal post and went through the uprights. Unfortunately, Packers head …
Read More »Ravens expect Lamar Jackson to return in Week 8 after fourth straight loss
The Baltimore Ravens are heading into their bye week a shocking 1-5 after losing their fourth straight game, but reinforcements are on the way. Lamar Jackson, who has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, is expected to return in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears, head coach …
Read More »Broncos' defense shuts down Jets in big London victory
The Denver Broncos’ defense was firing on all cylinders and played a massive role in the team’s 13-11 victory over the New York Jets in London on Sunday. The Broncos held the Jets’ offense to 82 yards on 12 total drives. New York averaged 1.4 yards per play and netted …
Read More »Larry Fitzgerald says grass fields aren't 'feasible in most places' despite players' injuries
Week 4 of the NFL season saw a number of endings, two of which were season ending. Malik Nabers and Tyreek Hill both tore their ACLs, Trey Benson injured his knee and Lamar Jackson tweaked a hamstring, just to name a few. Specifically, in Nabers’ case, that injury occurred on …
Read More »New York Jets deny retaliation allegations by former employee
The New York Jets have responded to allegations made by former employee Elaine Chen. Chen filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired in response to her role in an investigation of allegations of sexual misconduct against team president Hymie Elhai. Chen alleges the Jets retaliated against her and her husband …
Read More »49ers to be without Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall due to injuries in game vs Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall have been ruled out for the team’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Purdy is out with a toe injury, while Pearsall is sidelined with a knee injury. Backup quarterback Mac Jones, who is listed on the …
Read More »Jets star Garrett Wilson sounds off after 'disappointing' play-calling in loss to Broncos
The New York Jets are 0-6, and their star receiver is not holding back his frustrations. It was a lethargic offensive day for both the Jets and Denver Broncos, but one situation in particular led Garrett Wilson to sound off on New York’s offensive play-calling in the 13-11 loss. The …
Read More »Falcons stun Bills behind brilliant offensive performances from Bijan Robinson and Drake London
The Atlanta Falcons used their bye week to find the right answers for the Buffalo Bills, who they beat 24-14 on “Monday Night Football.” The Falcons improved to 3-2 on the season, while the Bills have now lost two straight after starting the season 4-0. While there were explosive offensive …
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