Patriots coach Bill Belichick has coached 474 games in his long head-coaching career. But he saw something today he had never seen before. The Bills did not punt today. And that made them the first team ever to punt zero times in a game against a Belichick-coached team, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. Buffalo [more] … [Read more...] about Bills did not punt vs. Patriots, first team ever not to punt against a Bill Belichick-coached team
Archives for December 2021
Raiders score on first drive of second half to take 14-13 lead over Broncos
It’s been a while since Raiders running back Josh Jacobs looked truly dominant. But he displayed his mettle on the first Las Vegas possession of the second half. Jacobs tallied seven carries for 57 yards on the drive. While it looked initially like Jacobs had fumbled for the second time on a 19-yard run, video [more] … [Read more...] about Raiders score on first drive of second half to take 14-13 lead over Broncos
Walt Anderson: Communication lapse led to Devonta Smith TD being reviewed twice
There was an odd moment during Sunday’s game between the Eagles and Giants when officials ruled that Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith caught a touchdown on the field before overturning it after a review and then going back to the original call after a second review. After the game, NFL senior vice president of officiating [more] … [Read more...] about Walt Anderson: Communication lapse led to Devonta Smith TD being reviewed twice
Clyde Edwards-Helaire leaves with collarbone injury
The Chiefs have extended their lead over the Steelers early in the second half, but they have also lost running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire to an injury. Edwards-Helaire exited after the team’s first possession of the half and returned to the locker room holding his shoulder. The team announced that he is questionable to return with [more] … [Read more...] about Clyde Edwards-Helaire leaves with collarbone injury
Darrell Henderson to undergo MRI on knee on Monday
The Rams clinched a playoff berth on Sunday but lost a few players due to injury during the contest. At least for one player, things don’t appear to be too serious. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, running back Darrell Henderson is believed to have suffered a knee sprain during the 30-23 victory over [more] … [Read more...] about Darrell Henderson to undergo MRI on knee on Monday