Veteran edge rusher Justin Houston has been harassing quarterbacks since entering the league with the Chiefs in 2011. But even as he plays limited snaps as a pass-rushing specialist with the Ravens at 33 years old, he’s proving how effective he can be. After a strong performance in Monday’s victory over the Saints, Houston has [more] … [Read more...] about Justin Houston named AFC defensive player of the week
Archives for November 2022
Jake Camarda named NFC special teams player of the week
Offensive excellence was in short supply for much of last Sunday’s game between the Buccaneers and Rams, so field position played a sizable role and Buccaneers punter Jake Camarda helped his team do well on that front. Camarda punted six times for 357 yards during the Bucs’ 16-13 win. He dropped four of those punts [more] … [Read more...] about Jake Camarda named NFC special teams player of the week
Cameron Dicker named AFC special teams player of the week
The Chargers improved to 5-3 with Sunday’s win over the Falcons and kicker Cameron Dicker was a big reason why. Now he’s been named AFC special teams player of the week. Filling in for an injured Dustin Hopkins, Dicker connected on both of his extra points and then game-tying, and game-winning field goals in the [more] … [Read more...] about Cameron Dicker named AFC special teams player of the week
Jim Irsay lashes out at suggestion that the Colts are tanking
As the football-following world continues to struggle to understand the craziness that played out on Monday in Indianapolis, some have suggested that Colts owner Jim Irsay may be crazy like a fox. That the decision to make Jeff Saturday the interim head coach is part of an effort to tank the season and, in turn, [more] … [Read more...] about Jim Irsay lashes out at suggestion that the Colts are tanking
Jordan Hicks: Bills game a great opportunity to prove we’re for real
The Vikings have won seven of their eight games this season, but their success hasn’t created a groundswell of people touting them as one of the best teams in the league. One of the reasons for that may be that they’ve only beaten one team that currently has a winning record and that they’ve needed [more] … [Read more...] about Jordan Hicks: Bills game a great opportunity to prove we’re for real