In the days leading up to the Seahawks’ Week 17 home game against the Jets, quarterback Geno Smith downplayed any personal feelings about facing the team who drafted him because it mattered more that Seattle was still vying for a postseason berth. Smith’s message wasn’t any different after Sunday’s game. He threw a pair of [more] … [Read more...] about Geno Smith: Staying alive for playoffs matters, not beating Jets
Mike Evans: Tom Brady was “unbelievable,” one of the best games I’ve seen him play
One of the plays that best illustrated how off things have been for the Buccaneers for most of the 2022 season came early in their first meeting with the Panthers. Wide receiver Mike Evans dropped a pass from quarterback Tom Brady while running wide open for what would have been a touchdown. The Bucs wound [more] … [Read more...] about Mike Evans: Tom Brady was “unbelievable,” one of the best games I’ve seen him play
Kyle Shanahan: It was great for Brock Purdy to have to come from behind
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy became the fourth quarterback since 1950 to win his first four starts when Robbie Gould‘s overtime field goal knocked off the Raiders on Sunday, but the fourth win was a lot different from the first three. The 49ers led comfortably in each of the first three wins, but found themselves down [more] … [Read more...] about Kyle Shanahan: It was great for Brock Purdy to have to come from behind
Tom Brady keeps producing at a high level
Most players retire not because they’ve lost interest in playing, but because they no longer can. At 45, Tom Brady still can. He racked up 432 passing yards on Sunday, completing 34 of 45 throws. Per the NFL, he now has 11 career games with at least 400 passing yards and three touchdown passes, one [more] … [Read more...] about Tom Brady keeps producing at a high level
Sunday Night Football: Ravens use Cameron Heyward’s penalty for late score, 10-3 lead at half
Sunday Night Football is going as expected in Baltimore. The teams combined for 38 runs, 19 passes, 12 completions, 271 yards and 13 points in the first half. The Ravens lead 10-3 at halftime. Cameron Heyward‘s unnecessary roughness penalty with 11 seconds left, after stopping J.K. Dobbins short of the line to gain on third [more] … [Read more...] about Sunday Night Football: Ravens use Cameron Heyward’s penalty for late score, 10-3 lead at half