Video Details The Quarterback situation in New York has been tumultuous since Game 1 for the Jets, with Aaron Rodgers going down and Zach Wilson stepping in to fill his shoes. Now, 13 weeks later, and after being benched for Tim Boyle, reports are flying that Wilson is reluctant to return to play as QB1 for the Jets against the …
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The arduous search for something positive
In this week’s Roob’s Eagles Stats: The arduous search for something positive originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Have you ever tried coming up with 10 positive stats off a 42-19 loss? Can’t be done. But I didn’t want to make this week’s Roob’s Eagles Stats piece all about how badly the Eagles got blown out by the 49ers Sunday, …
Read More »Hip-drop tackle controversy: What is it, which players have been affected, and will it be banned by the NFL?
Getty Images Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson went down with an ankle injury on Sunday. But his exit drew particular attention for what preceded it. It turns out Stevenson was just the latest NFL player to fall victim to a “hip-drop tackle.” What, exactly, is this kind of tackle? Which other players have been affected by it? And could it …
Read More »NFL Week 14 Power Rankings: Jordan Love has Packers rising rapidly, and there’s a new No. 1 after Eagles loss
During my visit to Green Bay in training camp, I noticed how intense and upbeat the practice was the day I was there — young guys getting after it, jawing with each other. After a bad pick thrown by quarterback Jordan Love, veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander screamed at him to basically get his head right and pick up his play, …
Read More »Ravens designate Malik Hamm for return from IR
Ravens rookie edge rusher Malik Hamm hasn’t had a chance to play in the regular season, but that could change in the coming weeks. Hamm was placed on injured reserve ahead of Week One because of an ankle injury. The Ravens announced on Monday that he has been designated for return, which opens a 21-day window for him to practice …
Read More »Jake Browning just lit the world on fire
The Jaguars will remember Monday night for Trevor Lawrence’s ankle injury and a missed opportunity to keep pace with the leaders in the AFC playoff race, but the Bengals will remember the game much differently. In Cincinnati, it will be the night that quarterback Jake Browning breathed new life into their own playoff hopes. Browning was 32-of-37 for 354 yards …
Read More »Updated AFC and NFC Standings, Clinching Scenarios for Week 14
The biggest game in the NFL playoff race this week will be on Sunday Night Football, with the Eagles at the Cowboys in a matchup that will go a long way toward determining the NFC East, and the No. 1 seed in the conference. The AFC playoff race also has some big games on Sunday, including the Jaguars at the …
Read More »Patriots DT vents about ‘f–ing frustrating’ offensive struggles
Patriots DT vents about ‘f–ing frustrating’ offensive struggles originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux isn’t sugarcoating his feelings on the offense’s continued struggles. Sunday’s 6-0 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers was the tipping point. With that defeat, the Patriots became the first team since 1938 to lose three consecutive games in which …
Read More »Stephen A believes Eagles’ loss to 49ers ‘delegitimized’ NFC title
Stephen A believes Eagles’ loss to 49ers ‘delegitimized’ NFC title originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Sunday’s game between the 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles wasn’t your ordinary Week 13 matchup. The highly anticipated meeting was a rematch of the heartshattering NFC Championship Game that sent the 49ers home last season after both of their active quarterbacks — Brock Purdy …
Read More »Giants waive Matt Barkley
Quarterback Tyrod Taylor is coming back to practice this week and the Giants opened a spot for him on the 53-man roster on Monday. The Giants waived quarterback Matt Barkley, who served as rookie Tommy DeVito’s backup for the last three games. They also released quarterback Jacob Eason from the practice squad. Barkley can re-sign to the practice squad if …
Read More »Travis Etienne is officially active
The Jaguars listed running back Travis Etienne Jr. as questionable to play against the Bengals with an injury to his ribs but expected him to play. He officially is active for Monday Night Football. Etienne played 47 of 76 offensive snaps in Week 12 and finished with 86 yards from scrimmage. He was limited in all three practices last week. …
Read More »Christian Kirk injures groin on 26-yard reception on Jaguars’ first play
Receiver Christian Kirk caught a 26-yard pass from Trevor Lawrence on the Jaguars’ first play from scrimmage. But Kirk went down untouched and immediately grabbed the inside of his leg. He limped off the field and went directly into the training room in the bowels of the stadium. The Jaguars list Kirk as questionable to return with a groin injury. …
Read More »WATCH: Bengals’ Tyler Boyd throws awful interception on trick play, sets up Jaguars touchdown
Getty Images Trick plays can be wonderful. As the Bengals found out the hard way, they can also be absolutely atrocious. Wide receiver Tyler Boyd threw one of the worst interceptions you’ll ever see right to Jaguars star Josh Allen in the third quarter Monday night, deep in Cincinnati’s own territory. What’s more, the Jaguars had already sniffed out a …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft order: Patriots climb up to No. 2 spot; Bengals on edge of playoffs after beating Jaguars
The 2024 NFL Draft is still a little over four months away, but fans of some teams (looking at you Bears, Cardinals and Patriots) are already thinking ahead to April. Here is the current draft order with two games remaining in Week 13, according to Tankathon. Note: Team needs are built out based on the projected free agents and are not …
Read More »Bengals knot game on Joe Mixon’s touchdown run
The Bengals have yet to punt, but it took three possessions for them to get on the scoreboard. Cincinnati turned it over on downs on its first possession after quarterback Jake Browning was sacked by Travon Walker and Josh Allen on fourth-and-three. On the Bengals’ second possession, Evan McPherson’s 57-yard field goal was no good, hitting the crossbar. The Bengals, …
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