After losing their season opener on a field goal in overtime and their second game on a missed last-second field goal, the Vikings made sure the final play didn’t come down to a field goal. Minnesota dominated the Seahawks 30-17 on Sunday. It was the Vikings’ first victory over the Seahawks since Nov. 22, 2009, [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings roll over Seahawks 30-17 for first win
Archives for September 2021
Matthew Stafford throws four touchdowns, Rams defeat Buccaneers 34-24
The Rams were one of the last teams to defeat Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in 2020, winning their Week 11 contest on Monday Night Football. They didn’t have Matthew Stafford then, but they do now. And the quarterback was instrumental in the Rams soundly defeating the Buccaneers 34-24 at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. Stafford [more] … [Read more...] about Matthew Stafford throws four touchdowns, Rams defeat Buccaneers 34-24
Ja’Marr Chase hasn’t seen many double teams, expects to see more
Defenses need to start devoting more resources to stopping Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Otherwise, the youngest player in league history to score four touchdowns in his first three games will continue to add to his exploits. Chase explained to PFT after Sunday’s 24-10 win over Pittsburgh that, in those first three NFL games, he hasn’t [more] … [Read more...] about Ja’Marr Chase hasn’t seen many double teams, expects to see more
Raiders move to 3-0 with overtime win over Dolphins
In a wild, back-and-forth game in Las Vegas, the Raiders fell behind early, took a big late lead, and then found a way to win in overtime over a Dolphins team that wouldn’t go away. The 31-28 win improves the Raiders’ record to 3-0 on the season and serves as a strong statement that they’re [more] … [Read more...] about Raiders move to 3-0 with overtime win over Dolphins
Dan Campbell on missed delay of game call: An apology from NFL means nothing
The Lions know a thing or two about blown calls. Dan Campbell does, too. He was an assistant in New Orleans when Nickell Robey-Coleman, then with the Rams, tackled Saints receiver Tommylee Lewis before the ball arrived without receiving a penalty. The Rams beat the Saints to win the NFC Championship Game. On Sunday, officials [more] … [Read more...] about Dan Campbell on missed delay of game call: An apology from NFL means nothing