The franchise that had been centered around the run game over the previous decade with one of the greatest to ever do it — Adrian Peterson — would maintain that identity. But Cook personified the modern running back — a player who was just as dangerous running as he was catching the ball. Over the […]
Continue readingCameron Dantzler (concussion), Holton Hill (foot) and Mark Fields II (chest) were ruled out for Sunday’s game. Dantzler sustained a neck injury at the end of the first quarter in Green Bay after colliding with teammate Anthony Harris‘ upper thigh while trying to make a tackle. The rookie laid motionless on the field for several […]
Continue readingAnother source insisted to ESPN on Sunday that Kerrigan has not requested a trade. Multiple people around the NFL believe that Kerrigan values loyalty to the franchise and his family over money. Kerrigan, 32, is in the final year of his deal with Washington. The four-time Pro Bowler said earlier this year that he wanted […]
Continue readingThe third-round NFL draft pick was injured while attempting to tackle Packers running back A.J. Dillon on the final play of the first quarter. Dillon took a handoff up the left side of the field before Dantzler, linebacker Troy Dye and safety Anthony Harris collectively brought him down, with Harris’ right hip/upper thigh appearing to […]
Continue readingAnd while it’s not going to be a smooth ride to the Nov. 25 start date, we’re officially less than one month away from the first games. Several things have changed since that initial top 25 — Creighton was No. 2, for example, while San Diego State and Colorado were also ranked before NBA draft […]
Continue readingIncluded are a dedicated website (NFL.com/PRIDE ); a PSA celebrating former NFL players who have come out and voicing support; expanded partnerships with GLAAD and The Trevor Project; a pride-themed NFL shield; and an assortment of LGBTQ content airing on NFL Network throughout October. “The LGBTQ community is an important audience for our sport and […]
Continue readingMinnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith was ejected for targeting with 1:13 remaining in the first half against the Houston Texans. On second-and-10 from the Minnesota 46-yard line, Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson launched a deep pass that was caught by tight end Jordan Akins over the middle of the field. Smith attempted to make a tackle […]
Continue readingThe first one went to who else but Davante Adams. The second one was the perfect deep ball to Marquez Valdes-Scantling. After three red zone trips that produced zero touchdowns — including a fourth-and-1 drop by Adams — the Green Bay Packers quarterback rolled to his right, buying time for Adams to find the right […]
Continue readingThe Minnesota Vikings are ranked No. 13 in ESPN’s Football Power Index ahead of the 2020 NFL season. With no preseason games this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, Week 1 is the first time we’ll see new acquisitions and rookies for every team. Here’s everything you need to know about the Vikings heading into the […]
Continue readingThe 2020 NFL schedule kicks off this week with the Texans at Chiefs on Thursday night football, and NFL Nation has you covered. Big questions. Bold predictions. Breakout fantasy football candidates. Over/under picks. Record and playoff projections. Depth charts. And in-depth schedule analysis for all 32 teams. This is what you need to know for […]
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