The Chiefs look like they’ve got their swagger back and defensive lineman Chris Jones is a significant reason why. After starting out the season playing along the edge and dealing with an injury, Jones is healthy and playing more on the inside. He made a clear impact in Kansas City’s Week 11 win over Dallas [more] … [Read more...] about Chris Jones named AFC defensive player of the week
Archives for November 2021
Chandler Jones named NFC defensive player of the week
Cardinals edge rusher Chandler Jones was named the first NFC defensive player of the week of the 2021 season after recording five sacks in a season-opening win over the Titans and his play in Week 11 earned the notice of the league once again. Jones had four tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble, and three [more] … [Read more...] about Chandler Jones named NFC defensive player of the week
Evan McPherson is the AFC special teams player of the week
The Bengals selected kicker Evan McPherson in the fifth round of this year’s draft and the rookie has paid dividends for the club so far in 2021. After a solid performance in Cincinnati’s 32-13 victory over Las Vegas, McPherson has been named AFC special teams player of the week. McPherson missed an extra point, but [more] … [Read more...] about Evan McPherson is the AFC special teams player of the week
Jake Elliott is the NFC special teams player of the week
The Eagles called on kicker Jake Elliott eight times during last Sunday’s game against the Saints and Elliott answered the bell each time. Elliott made four field goals and four extra points to help the Eagles move to 5-6 on the season. It’s the second time that Elliott has made eight kicks in a game [more] … [Read more...] about Jake Elliott is the NFC special teams player of the week
NFL, St. Louis settlement details will be made public
As the i’s are dotted and the t’s are crossed on the preliminary agreement that eventually will become a full-blown settlement of the lawsuit arising from the relocation of the Rams, we currently don’t know the terms. We inevitably will. Per a league source, the NFL is moving forward with the assumption that the settlement [more] … [Read more...] about NFL, St. Louis settlement details will be made public