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The story behind Justin Tucker’s record-breaking field goal
“Dude, there’s no way you’re going to get this there unless you just find a little bit of extra momentum into the ball,” Tucker thought to himself. Tucker remembered a technique he had experimented with over the previous couple of years, one that was inspired by watching outfielders putting more into their throws to home […]
Continue readingDetroit Lions 53-man roster projection includes No. 2 pick Aidan Hutchinson and a battle at wide receiver
The Lions are trying to rebuild under coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes, both in their second year. Although there’s certainly competition among the position units, the Lions have committed to running it back with their core from last season: quarterback Jared Goff, running back D’Andre Swift, tight end T.J. Hockenson, receiver Amon-Ra […]
Continue reading2022 NFL combine: Draft prospects to watch, cap space, needs for all 32 teams
Preparations for the 2022 NFL draft hit high gear this week with more than 300 of the top prospects in Indianapolis for the annual NFL scouting combine, which runs through Monday. Players will undergo medical testing and be put through on-field drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. Then it’s on to interviews with team personnel and […]
Continue readingD’Andre Swift, Detroit Lions get off to fast start with 63-yard touchdown reception
Lions quarterback Jared Goff found running back D’Andre Swift for a short screen pass that he turned into a 63-yard touchdown at 12:07 in the opening quarter. Detroit would take a 7-0 lead on the play, in which Swift broke a tackle and sprinted toward the end zone. For Detroit, that marked their first touchdown […]
Continue readingNFL Power Rankings Week 16: 1-32 poll, plus the most underrated standout on each team
By this time of year in the NFL Power Rankings, most teams, star players and overarching subjects have been discussed. That is why we’re devoting the rankings before Christmas to highlighting players on each team who have been overlooked in 2020. From players who should be bigger stars than they are to “glue” guys to […]
Continue readingNFL Pro Bowl rosters: Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Packers’ Aaron Rodgers starting QBs
The Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks each had seven players selected to the 2021 Pro Bowl teams on Monday. The Dallas Cowboys were among the teams without a Pro Bowl player. This is only the third time in franchise history that Dallas didn’t have at least one Pro Bowl […]
Continue readingNFL Power Rankings Week 9: 1-32 poll, plus a ray of hope for every team
While it doesn’t always seem like it, we believe the NFL Power Rankings should look at the bright side of each team. That’s what we’re doing this week, as every NFL Nation writer picks a point of optimism for the team they cover. Whether it’s a player, coach, statistical trend or position group, each team […]
Continue readingNFL training camp 2020: Bucs, Packers, Saints get physical; Patriots’ QB battle comes into focus
The Baltimore Ravens released safety Earl Thomas. Several teams were affected by a series of positive COVID-19 results that have all been traced to the same laboratory. And padded 2020 NFL training camp practices continued Sunday, just three weeks from the first full slate of regular-season games. Elsewhere in the NFL, the New England Patriots’ […]
Continue readingLions’ T.J. Hockenson among 3 removed from reserve/COVID-19 list
Hockenson, the team’s first-round pick last season, had 32 catches for 367 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie season before suffering a right ankle injury on Thanksgiving against Chicago that ended his year. The Lions are counting on Hockenson to play a pivotal role in his second year as the team’s top tight end, […]
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