Jackson believes the decline in every passing category — from completion rate to passing yards to touchdowns — has nothing to do with his mechanics. “I don’t think I’ve slipped,” Jackson said. “There are certain situations in the game where you have to throw in certain windows, with the guys putting their arms up trying […]
Continue readingDarnold, who suffered an AC joint sprain on Oct. 1, returned to practice Wednesday for the first time, albeit on a limited basis. He took first-team reps and threw the ball with good velocity during the open portion of practice. Coach Adam Gase was non-committal on whether Darnold will start against the Buffalo Bills (4-2), […]
Continue readingThe 2020 NFL season ambles into Week 7, and it’s a tough time to be an interior lineman or receiver. The Cowboys’ Zack Martin has a concussion; the 49ers’ Trent Williams is having ankle issues; for Buffalo’s Cody Ford, it’s the knee; the Packers’ David Bakhtiari is facing a chest injury; and the Broncos’ Dalton […]
Continue readingInjuries play a huge part in how the NFL Power Rankings are ordered. The loss of a few key guys can wreak havoc on the ranking process — and the league at large. But few seasons have seen as many key injuries this early as 2020 has. Whether it’s the lack of preseason reps due […]
Continue readingThe NFL can be a fickle league. Nobody roots for coaches to get fired or players to be benched, but those consequences are a fact of the football universe. We saw Texans coach/general manager Bill O’Brien get fired after Week 4 and Falcons coach Dan Quinn follow him out the door the following week. They’re […]
Continue readingNew York Jets coach Adam Gase, trying to keep his winless team from fracturing, wasn’t pleased that defensive coordinator Gregg Williams took a veiled shot at the offense when speaking to reporters on Friday. Gase addressed Williams’ comments Sunday night after a 24-0 loss to the Miami Dolphins, which dropped the Jets to 0-6. “Yeah, […]
Continue readingThe NFL trade deadline used to be a waste of time. Not anymore. While there were no actual trades on deadline day a year ago, we saw 11 significant trades in the two weeks leading up to it. The big acquisitions seemed like cornerback Jalen Ramsey (Rams) and wide receivers Mohamed Sanu (Patriots) and Emmanuel […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The struggling New York Jets will have the same quarterback and same playcaller as last week when they face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. With Sam Darnold‘s throwing shoulder still ailing, the Jets will start veteran Joe Flacco, who has a 6-0 career mark against Miami. Flacco will be receiving the […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — One day after the stunning decision to release running back Le’Veon Bell, New York Jets coach Adam Gase showed no interest in explaining the rationale behind the controversial move. Gase borrowed from the Bill Belichick playbook, telling reporters Wednesday, “It is what it is. … Our team is moving forward to […]
Continue readingBaker Mayfield has the Cleveland Browns on a winning tear they haven’t felt in a while, but will he be able to go in the NFL Week 6 showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers? While Mayfield might be on the way out, Cam Newton might be on the way in for the New England Patriots after […]
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