The Raiders haven’t been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention yet, but their practical chances at advancing to the postseason evaporated with two losses in their last three games. Quarterback Derek Carr completed 54 percent of his passes and threw five interceptions in those losses. He has nine interceptions in his last five games and his [more] … [Read more...] about Josh McDaniels: For us to win, we have to throw the ball better
Derwin James in concussion protocol after hit that led to his ejection
Chargers safety Derwin James was ejected from Monday night’s win over the Colts for a hit to the head of wide receiver Ashton Dulin, but he wouldn’t have returned even if officials hadn’t disqualified him from the proceedings. Head coach Brandon Staley said after the 20-3 win that James is in the concussion protocol. Dulin [more] … [Read more...] about Derwin James in concussion protocol after hit that led to his ejection
PFT’s Week 17 2022 NFL power rankings
1. 49ers (11-4; No. 4): They would beat anyone in the NFL right now. If that doesn’t make them No. 1, what does? 2. Bills (12-3; No. 2): They haven’t lost since that rollercoaster ride against the Vikings. Maybe they won’t lose again. 3. Chiefs (12-3; No. 3): I still can’t shake the feeling that [more] … [Read more...] about PFT’s Week 17 2022 NFL power rankings
Brian Daboll: We’re not in playoffs yet, I’m not going to look down that road
When the 2022 season started, there were not a lot of predictions that included the Giants among the teams that would be taking part in the postseason but head coach Brian Daboll’s gotten a lot more out of the team in his first season than most people expected. A win on Sunday will assure the [more] … [Read more...] about Brian Daboll: We’re not in playoffs yet, I’m not going to look down that road
Dan Campbell: Panthers loss “best thing,” you do best work when your face gets kicked in
A three-game winning streak moved the Lions into a good spot in the chase for playoff berths in the NFC going into Week 16, but their hopes of advancing to the postseason took a serious blow in Carolina. The Panthers got a win that boosted their bid for a division title while leaving the Lions [more] … [Read more...] about Dan Campbell: Panthers loss “best thing,” you do best work when your face gets kicked in