On a cold, snowy Christmas Eve in Pittsburgh, the Raiders have a 10-3 lead over the Steelers. The Raiders went 72 yards in 14 plays on their opening possession, with Derek Carr hitting Hunter Renfrow for a 14-yard touchdown with 6:38 remaining in the first quarter. They punted on their next two possessions and looked [more] … [Read more...] about Raiders lead Steelers 10-3 at halftime
Ron Rivera won’t make “knee-jerk” decision about next week’s QB
After last Sunday’s loss to the Giants, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that he would have to think about changing quarterbacks if the team’s offensive production didn’t improve and Rivera pulled the trigger on a move this Sunday. Rivera pulled Taylor Heinicke after two turnovers and put Carson Wentz in for the first time [more] … [Read more...] about Ron Rivera won’t make “knee-jerk” decision about next week’s QB
Vikings win eleventh one-score game, an all-time record
In Week One, the Vikings beat the Packers by two scores, 23-7. Since then, the Vikings have won 11 games. Each has been a one-score game. Saturday’s walk-off winner, courtesy of a 61-yard field goal from kicker Greg Joseph, gave Minnesota its eleventh one-score victory of the year, an all-time record. The kick from Joseph [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings win eleventh one-score game, an all-time record
Chandler Jones carted to locker room, out with elbow injury
The Raiders won’t have edge rusher Chandler Jones for the rest of Saturday’s game against the Steelers. Per Steve Wyche of NFL Media, Jones is out for the rest of the game with an elbow injury. Jones exited the game after colliding with fellow edge rusher Maxx Crosby while trying to rush quarterback Kenny Pickett [more] … [Read more...] about Chandler Jones carted to locker room, out with elbow injury
Justin Jefferson increases record pace to 1,990 yards
With 133 receiving yards on Saturday, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson now has a real shot at history. He has 1,756 yards through 15 games. At that rate (117 yard per game), Jefferson will finish the year with 1,990 receiving yards. He previously was on pace for 1,970, which would have surpassed Calvin Johnson’s single-season record [more] … [Read more...] about Justin Jefferson increases record pace to 1,990 yards