Blake Bortles isn’t the hottest quarterback in the NFL anymore. Not after throwing three interceptions in the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 44-33 loss to San Francisco at Levi’s Stadium. One bad game in the past month shouldn’t overshadow the fact that he’s still playing the best football of his career and the Jaguars (10-5) are AFC South […]
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman vowed not to change his running style after sustaining two concussions this year, and three total since November 2015. Freeman, who missed the last two games after being knocked out in the first quarter of a Week 10 win over Dallas, cleared the concussion protocol and returned to full […]
After a big loss to the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was honorable, taking the blame for the loss. He said, “Don’t you blame one coach, one player. It is all my fault.” Sure, Carr didn’t play well at all Sunday but he also wasn’t put in position to succeed. Offensive […]
Titans second-year cornerback LeShaun Sims had a daunting task when Logan Ryan suffered a concussion midway through the third quarter: Stop DeAndre Hopkins. Sims not only limited the Texans’ star receiver to one catch the rest of the way, but he also grabbed a game-sealing interception in the end zone with just over a minute […]
Titans coach Mike Mularkey held a press conference on Monday at Saint Thomas Sports Park, one day after the team’s 20-16 win over the Colts. On Sunday, the Titans will face the Texans at Nissan Stadium. Here’s a look at six hot topics: Henry and Murray Titans running back Derrick Henry rand for 79 yards […]
With seemingly the entire country outside of the Giants’ locker room looking for avenues to end Eli Manning’s career in New York, the team rallied around their quarterback for Sunday’s upset overtime win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The usually quiet Manning lit a fire under his squad on Sunday. “In pregame he gave a […]
When the Denver Broncos promoted Joe Woods to defensive coordinator, he talked about sprinkling some sugar on defense. So far, that has taken the form of more zone coverage concepts on early downs to keep the secondary fresh. The tactic has actually worked, despite many fans complaining about it. On third downs, the Broncos mostly […]
Tampa Bay’s season might have just taken a turn for the worst. The Buccaneers are shutting down quarterback Jameis Winston (shoulder) for the next few weeks, head coach Dirk Koetter told reporters on Monday. Winston left Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints due to the issue, which he aggravated after suffering the initial injury […]
Pro Bowl defensive end Cameron Wake is arguably the Miami Dolphins’ best-conditioned athlete. Wake, at 35, leads the Dolphins with six sacks in six games. Yet even Wake is not a fan of the physical strain and drain of the NFL’s Thursday night games. This week marks Miami’s turn to play two games in five […]
Most fans who invest time watching the NFL like to see their team’s offense in attack-mode, be it through inspired creativity or rumbling bulldozer. However, there is no obligation to entertain. There is only an obligation to try to win. In the afterglow of the Bears humble two-game winning streak it’s important to remember it’s […]
