Wide receiver Braxton Berrios has been a jack of all trades for the Jets this season and that continued in last Sunday’s 26-21 win over the Jaguars. Berrios returned a second quarter kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown that gave the Jets a lead they would not relinquish over the rest of the afternoon. It [more] … [Read more...] about Braxton Berrios named AFC special teams player of the week
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Brandon Powell named NFC special teams player of the week
The Rams have struggled on special teams struggled throughout much of the 2021 season. But with the offense sputtering last Sunday, the unit came up with one of its biggest plays of the year at an opportune time. With Los Angeles holding a slim 13-10 lead over Minnesota midway through the third quarter, returner Brandon [more] … [Read more...] about Brandon Powell named NFC special teams player of the week
Bengals place Germaine Pratt on COVID-19 list
The Bengals may have to test their depth at linebacker for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. Germaine Pratt has been placed on the COVID-19 list, the Bengals announced on Wednesday morning. Pratt has started all 15 games for Cincinnati this season, recording 91 tackles, an interception, a pair of forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. [more] … [Read more...] about Bengals place Germaine Pratt on COVID-19 list
Forty-five years after they met in the Super Bowl, Bud Grant remembers John Madden
Bud Grant and John Madden met in the Super Bowl, forty-five years ago. With Madden passing on Tuesday, Grant reflected on his former rival. “Coaches come in a variety of forms,” Grant, 94, said in a statement issued by the Vikings. “John really, really liked football. For him it wasn’t about the attention. He would [more] … [Read more...] about Forty-five years after they met in the Super Bowl, Bud Grant remembers John Madden
Giants add Dexter Lawrence to COVID-19 list
The Giants will be without one of their key defenders for their Week 17 matchup against the Bears. New York head coach Joe Judge told reporters in his Wednesday press conference that Dexter Lawrence will be added to the COVID-19 list. Judge also noted, according to multiple reporters, that Lawrence is out for Sunday’s contest. [more] … [Read more...] about Giants add Dexter Lawrence to COVID-19 list