List/Grid Monthly Archives: September 2018

NFL snap judgements, week four: Remember the Titans, respect the Ravens and never, ever write off the Patriots again Powered by WPeMatico

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Marcus Mariota’s right hand sure seems pretty healthy, and the Tennessee quarterback keeps proving he knows how to find ways to win when it matters most…. Read more »

When talking to the defensive players in the locker room after the game, one sentiment I heard was that the Eagles would welcome that situation again. Brandon Graham said the… Read more »

NFL Week 4 is wrapping up, so it’s time for a look at the fantasy football waiver wire moves you need to make for Week 5. Fantasy Football Week 5… Read more »

Adam Vinatieri now has the NFL record for most field goals in NFL history. Another former Colts special teamer, Pat McAfee gives his take on the accomplishment. Powered by WPeMatico

Mitchell Trubisky had his detractors through three weeks, but a career day in Week 4 might quiet that. Powered by WPeMatico

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield continues to settle into his new role as the starter, and the Oakland Raiders are getting a first-hand lesson in what confidence does for… Read more »

This is why the Seahawks star was so upset about not getting a long-term contract. Now he’ll be a free agent coming off a broken leg, potentially costing him millions…. Read more »

ESPN.com The Chicago Bears emerged as a contender, while the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans had important wins in breakthrough efforts. The Atlanta Falcons lost again on a poor defensive… Read more »

Below is a full list of Week 5 NFL game spreads, via Westgate Las Vegas Superbook. Powered by WPeMatico

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard finds tight end George Kittle in the middle of the field who goes 82 yards for a touchdown. Powered by WPeMatico

The only way the New York Giants were going to beat the New Orleans Saints this afternoon was if they could find a way to score somewhere near 30 points,… Read more »

The Patriots’ losing streak is over. Tom Brady threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns and the New England Patriots handed Miami its first loss of the season in a… Read more »

Anybody that has ever played defense for a football team will probably want to look away from this play. Powered by WPeMatico

The failed decision? Calling for a totally nonsensical shotgun pass on fourth-and-4 at the Indianapolis 43-yard line with 27 seconds left. Powered by WPeMatico

Dallas and Detroit squared off in a back-and-forth battle. Who would win? Powered by WPeMatico

The Latest on Week 4 in the NFL (all times EDT): 2:45 p.m. The Jacksonville Jaguars have ruled out two starters for the rest of the day against the New… Read more »

OAKLAND — The Raiders were dead, if their recent second-half collapses were any indication how this one would go. Their $125 million quarterback blew two drives with interceptions deep in… Read more »

There are so many storylines for Week 4 it might make your head spin just trying to keep up. But that’s the fun of the NFL. Are the Patriots done… Read more »

Just like last week, quarterbacks were the story in Week 3 and the names are familiar ones: Patrick Mahomes, he of four career starts, continues to play at a pace… Read more »

I had a horrible week last week, going 0-3 with my picks, and it dropped my record on the season to 4-5. Instead of being upset about it, I’m using… Read more »

Is it too early for teams to have regrets about the players they did or did not pick pick in the 2018 NFL draft? Probably. Is it still fun/not fun to do?… Read more »

Because I was no longer sure, I checked the NFL rule book and found out that it is indeed still legal to sack the quarterback. Would someone please tell that… Read more »

Every other NFL rivalry has paled in comparison to Steelers vs. Ravens over the last decade. Pittsburgh and Baltimore have met 22 times under coaches Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh,… Read more »

As the Hurricanes prepare to take on FSU next weekend, the ProCanes continue on the long haul that is the NFL’s regular season. In week four, a statement game for… Read more »

NFL week 4: FIVE STORY LINES 1. Dolphins can go three up on Pats?! Vegas isn’t buying the 3-0 Dolphins as a better team than the 1-2 Patriots. New England… Read more »

The revolving door that is the New England wide receiver corps takes another spin, as another former first-round pick is released for the second time in as many weeks. Powered… Read more »

Allen Park — With ZIggy Ansah still ailing from a shoulder injury suffered in the season-opener, the Detroit Lions announced Saturday they’ve promoted defensive end Eric Lee from the practice… Read more »

A part of the plot in the “This Is Us” season premiere included the Immaculate Reception Steelers game, but with a problem. Powered by WPeMatico

The Dolphins come into Foxboro not only riding high at 3-0 but with a scheme designed to take advantage of some of the things the Patriots are having issues with…. Read more »

Now that Eric Reid has signed with the Carolina Panthers, will those nuts who support the protesters finally be forced to admit that all the talk about players being blackballed… Read more »

The Cincinnati Bengals got a good one with second-round rookie Jessie Bates. Bates was part of arguably the biggest shocker surrounding the Bengals this offseason, getting named the starter right… Read more »

Receiver Dez Bryant continues to not be employed, and that may not continue much longer. Bryant tweeted on Friday night that he will be signing with someone “soon.” It’s not… Read more »

The Giants, Cowboys and Bears have come under fire for slow starts on offense this year, but there’s reason for optimism for these teams and others. Powered by WPeMatico

Mike Triplett ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Saints for eight years at New Orleans Times-Picayune Previously covered LSU football, San Francisco 49ers Iowa native and University of Iowa graduate Follow… Read more »

Your heart may have dropped all the way into your stomach when Jimmy Garoppolo was running down the sidelines in NFL Week 3 and his ACL gave way before the… Read more »

There are some good deals this week for fantasy owners, including a Dolphins quarterback and a tight end in Baltimore. Powered by WPeMatico

This week, the Cleveland Browns take on the Oakland Raiders in Week 4 of the NFL regular season. Our position-by-position evaluation and game prediction are below. Position-by-Position Evaluation Quarterback The… Read more »

The 11-yard pass was Ezeike’s second touchdown reception of the season and was bolstered by a 32-yard punt return by Kyle Phillips that got the Bruins in prime field position… Read more »

“It’s easier to see guys making open-field tackles or interceptions or touchdowns,” Mebane said. “It’s easy to figure out, ‘Oh, yeah, he’s a good player.’ But at my position, a… Read more »

The Jacksonville Jaguars could be without Leonard Fournette again, against the New York Jets. Powered by WPeMatico

In the first quarter Sunday, Kansas City wide receiver Sammy Watkins took a handoff on a jet sweep, ran through an arm tackle by 49ers defensive tackle Solomon Thomas, avoided… Read more »

Antonio Brown hit back at critics questioning his start to the season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Powered by WPeMatico

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield won the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week Award for his efforts in leading the team to a 21-17 come-from-behind victory over the… Read more »