Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson entered Sunday with a league-leading 1,756 receiving yards, putting him 208 behind the NFL-record 1,964 yards Calvin Johnson had in 2012. Jefferson ended Sunday with 1,771 yards, leaving him 193 behind Johnson heading into the final week. It was quite a turnaround for the Packers, who allowed Jefferson to catch nine [more] … [Read more...] about Jaire Alexander on backing up his talk vs. Justin Jefferson: I’m a great corner
Sunday Night Football: Steelers keep playoff hopes alive with late touchdown, 16-13 win
The Steelers were fighting for their playoff lives. The Ravens were fighting to remain alive in the AFC North race. A defensive battle came down to the wire, with Najee Harris catching a 10-yard touchdown pass from Kenny Pickett with 56 seconds left to give the Steelers a 16-13 win. The Steelers moved to 8-8 [more] … [Read more...] about Sunday Night Football: Steelers keep playoff hopes alive with late touchdown, 16-13 win
Week 18 schedule changes: Titans-Jaguars will decide AFC South title on Saturday night
The NFL announced changes to the Week 18 schedule. The Chiefs-Raiders and Titans-Jaguars games have moved to Saturday. The AFC West matchup will kickoff at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC. After Jarrett Stidham‘s performance Sunday when he threw for 365 yards and three touchdowns in taking the 49ers to overtime, the game looks more appetizing. [more] … [Read more...] about Week 18 schedule changes: Titans-Jaguars will decide AFC South title on Saturday night
Josh Sweat will be released from hospital on Sunday
Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat missed most of Sunday’s loss to the Saints after injuring his neck in the first quarter. Sweat was injured while making a tackle on Saints fullback Adam Prentice and he was put on a stretcher after several minutes of medical attention on the field. He was loaded onto a cart [more] … [Read more...] about Josh Sweat will be released from hospital on Sunday
Vikings get a field goal after a blocked punt, but Packers return the kickoff for a touchdown
The Vikings struck first in the NFC North battle in Green Bay, but it was a win-win for the Packers. Josh Metellus blocked Pat O'Donnell‘s punt, and Packers safety Dallin Leavitt covered it at the 1-yard line. The Vikings, though, didn’t get any closer. Kirk Cousins threw incomplete before Preston Smith stopped Dalvin Cook for [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings get a field goal after a blocked punt, but Packers return the kickoff for a touchdown