A rookie running back has certainly caught Joe Whitt’s watchful eye. The Bucs have a strong passing game with targets like future Hall of Fame WR Mike Evans, WR Jalen McMillan, WR Sterling Shepherd, and TE Cade Otton. The Bucs must also be pleased with how rookie RB Bucky Irving exploded. Irving, taken 125 overall (4th round) out of Oregon, has been nothing short of … [Read more...] about Stopping Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving is critical for Commanders
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Terry McLaurin, three other Commanders voted second-team all-pro
Linebackers Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner, and kick returner Austin Ekeler were also selected. It’s the most players for Washington since the 1991 season. … [Read more...] about Terry McLaurin, three other Commanders voted second-team all-pro
Late for Work: What Pundits Expect in Ravens-Steelers Playoff Game
Peter Schrager makes the case for Marlon Humphrey being a Defensive Player of the Year candidate. The Ravens have become a popular pick to win the Super Bowl. Lamar Jackson finishes the regular season at No. 1 in quarterback rankings. Patrick Ricard has played a key role in Derrick Henry’s monster season. … [Read more...] about Late for Work: What Pundits Expect in Ravens-Steelers Playoff Game
NFC wild card: 5 Buccaneers to know vs. Commanders
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7) host the Washington Commanders in an NFC wild-card showdown on Sunday Night Football. It’s a rematch from Week 1 when the Bucs deviated the Commanders 37-20 behind four touchdown passes from quarterback Baker Mayfield. Both teams look a lot different compared to 18 weeks ago. Washington offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury played it safe with … [Read more...] about NFC wild card: 5 Buccaneers to know vs. Commanders
Richard Sherman says Marshon Lattimore will get under Mike Evans’ skin
It’s only fitting that the Washington Commanders play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL wild-card matchup on Sunday Night Football. While the game was scheduled for Sunday night because of Washington rookie Jayden Daniels, the most intriguing matchup doesn’t involve either quarterback — Daniels or Baker Mayfield. Instead, everyone is talking about the matchup of Tampa Bay wide … [Read more...] about Richard Sherman says Marshon Lattimore will get under Mike Evans’ skin