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1,000-yard rushers are keeping pace with 1,000-yard receivers for a change in the NFL
Read full article: 1,000-yard rushers are keeping pace with 1,000-yard receivers for a change in the NFLLed by free-agent bargains Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, the number of big-play running backs is rivaling the number of high-production wide receivers for a change.
All Netflix wants for Christmas is no streaming problems for its first NFL games
Read full article: All Netflix wants for Christmas is no streaming problems for its first NFL gamesNetflix is planning to provide plenty of gifts for viewers of its two Christmas Day games, including Mariah Carey kicking it all off with a taped performance of “All I Want for Christmas is You.”.
A 4-1 start has created long-starved hope and optimism around the Washington Commanders
Read full article: A 4-1 start has created long-starved hope and optimism around the Washington CommandersThere's reason for hope around the Washington Commanders for the first time since the team has had this name.
Analysis: Backup QBs saw plenty of action in NFL playoffs
Read full article: Analysis: Backup QBs saw plenty of action in NFL playoffsJameis Winston threw a 56-yard trick-play touchdown pass to Tre’Quan Smith on his first playoff action after 76 regular-season games over six seasons. In his 72nd NFL game, Henne atoned for an end zone interception with two huge plays to allow the Chiefs to escape with a 22-17 win over the Browns. Rodgers and Tom Brady, making his 14th conference championship appearance in 21 seasons, square off next week at Lambeau Field. If this was it, Brees went out with a whimper: 134 yards passing and three interceptions in the worst playoff game of his career. The Chiefs forced a punt and Henne got the ball back with just over four minutes left.
Washington releases 2019 1st-round pick Dwayne Haskins
Read full article: Washington releases 2019 1st-round pick Dwayne HaskinsWashington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) walking on the field before the start of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. Haskins started in place of injured quarterback Alex Smith despite being disciplined for breaking COVID-19 rules by partying with several people without a mask. “My time with the WFT has unfortunately come to an end,” Haskins tweeted. “I thank the team & fans for the opportunity to play for the team I grew up rooting for. The team's last first-round QB bust, Robert Griffin III, tweeted Monday: “Wishing the best for (Haskins).
Steelers overcome rust, short-handed Ravens to move to 11-0
Read full article: Steelers overcome rust, short-handed Ravens to move to 11-0Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell (24) runs away from Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker L.J. So while the Steelers stayed perfect with a disjointed 19-14 win over the undermanned Ravens in the first NFL game on a Wednesday in eight years, their play was anything but. “To be bluntly honest, I’m really disappointed in our performance tonight,” he said after Pittsburgh improved to 11-0. But the Steelers were able to drain the clock behind a third-down grab by James Washington, eliminating the Ravens from repeating as AFC North champions. “The way the game went, obviously we wanted to win,” Griffin said.