Lions on pace to allow the most points in NFL history, and to score the second-most

Good news: The Lions’ offense is on pace to score more points than all but one other team in NFL history. Bad news: The Lions’ defense is on pace to allow by far the most points of any team in NFL history. Through four games, the Lions have scored 140 games and allowed 141. That [more]

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Saquon Barkley: When I saw Tyrod Taylor go down, I realized I was up next at QB

Giants running back Saquon Barkley said late last week that he feels like he’s back to being the player he was during his first couple of years in the NFL, but Sunday’s game against the Bears offered Barkley a chance to do something new. Daniel Jones left the game with an ankle injury and backup [more]

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With Sam Darnold eligible to return, Matt Rhule doesn’t have any thoughts about a possible QB change

The Panthers offense was unsightly for the majority of Sunday’s 26-16 loss to the Cardinals and the potential for a change at the unit’s key position was a topic of conversation at head coach Matt Rhule’s postgame press conference. Baker Mayfield had a number of passes batted down or tipped at the line, including one [more]

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Geno Smith: I have not exceeded my expectations

When the Seahawks opted to go with Geno Smith as their starting quarterback this season, there were not a lot of people predicting big things for their offense. Smith had a strong opener in a win over the Broncos, however, and he remained solid in a pair of losses before playing his best game of [more]

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Robert Saleh on Zach Wilson: He doesn’t flinch

Zach Wilson wasn’t perfect in his first start of the 2022 season, but the Jets quarterback delivered a win. The Jets trailed 20-10 in the fourth quarter before Wilson led them on a pair of touchdown drives that resulted in a 24-20 road win for the AFC East club. Wilson was 10-of-12 for 128 yards [more]

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Trevor Lawrence: Weather no excuse, I have to play better

The Jaguars opened Sunday’s game against the Eagles with two quick touchdowns, but their 14-0 lead was gone by halftime and they wound up 29-21 losers on a wet and blustery day in Philadelphia. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence had a big hand in the turnaround. Lawrence lost four fumbles and threw an interception over the final [more]

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Patrick Mahomes: When OL dominates like that, it makes my job easier

The Chiefs were in Tampa on Sunday night and that made it hard not to think about their last visit to the city. Super Bowl LV did not go well for the Chiefs as the Bucs overwhelmed their offensive line and pressured Patrick Mahomes constantly en route to a 31-9 victory. Sunday night’s game featured [more]

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