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Dec. 25 — Three former area players led their NFL teams in tackles and two former Washington State Cougars had interceptions in a big day for local defensive players in Week 16 .Perhaps the biggest day went to former WSU star Frankie Luvu, whose big hit took out Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. Luvu also had two tackles for loss and an interception to help the Washington Commanders hand Philadelphia its first loss since Week 4.Here’s how all the former Idaho Vandals, Cougars and a Moscow Bear fared in Week 16:IdahoLB, Christian Elliss, New England Patriots: The former undrafted free agent…
The Dallas Cowboys are finishing the 2024-25 NFL season on a high note, despite missing the playoffs. Dallas has won four of its last five games, including a Week 16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the win, Cowboys receiver Jalen Tolbert caught a touchdown to mark his second straight game with a score. During the season, Tolbert had 42 catches for 482 yards and six touchdowns. MORE: The Cowboys will have elite WR prospects looking at them in the NFL DraftWhile Tolbert scored a touchdown in the big win against the Bucs, he also suffered a gruesome finger…
The Dallas Cowboys (7-8) have another chance to play spoilsport this weekend.Despite being eliminated from the playoffs last week, the Cowboys picked up a key victory against Tampa Bay in their quest to finish the season strong. Like the Buccaneers, the Philadelphia Eagles (12-3) are fighting for a playoff spot heading into their meeting with Dallas.The Eagles face some questions heading into the Week 17 game at Philadelphia, with added focus on the availability of Jalen Hurts. The quarterback suffered a concussion during Philadelphia’s 36-33 loss to Washington last week. Will Hurts return to face the Cowboys?Here’s everything you need…
December 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory credit: Brett Davis-Imagn ImagesDrew Lock will be at the quarterback position this week for the New York Giants when the Indianapolis Colts come to town during week 17.Lock started last Sunday against Atlanta, however, there was some uncertainty over his status this week after undergoing an MRI on his throwing shoulder on Monday. But according to the Giants team websitethe MRI revealed “no damage.”Since the Giants were benched and eventually moved…
Merry Christmas! Your favorite grocery stores and big box stores are likely closedand the whirlwind of opening presents might be over. So what to do now? How about some NFL Football on Christmas Day?Yes, you read that correctly. Professional football on a Wednesday. And at Christmas. You must have been good this year.Here’s a look at the history of the NFL at Christmas and how to watch the games today.NFL Christmas Day games: See who played the mostMany NFL fans are familiar with the league’s long history. tradition of playing on Thanksgiving Day. Turns out the NFL has also played…
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GREEN BAY, Wis. – After beating the New Orleans Saints on Monday, the Green Bay Packers take on the challenge of preparing for the Minnesota Vikings.Over a short week and with Christmas.Here are some highlights from coach Matt LaFleur’s press conference after the game.Could Christian Watson play on Sunday?”Potentially. We have some good news on him, so more than just a bruise. It was when the guy fell on him on the sidelines. Still need to be able to function. So we’ll see how he does is training this week and where we are.The wave when the offense had the…
With many of his players going unnoticed this season, defensive coordinator Brian Flores has used his weekly press conferences with the Vikings as a way to ask them to get more recognition.Fittingly, Flores couldn’t help but smile Tuesday afternoon at the TCO Performance Center when he began his weekly press conference by congratulating edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel on being named NFC Defensive Player of the Week .“It’s well deserved,” Flores said. “He did a great job for us.”That continued in the thrilling 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon at Lumen Field, as Van Ginkel was a…
December 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, United States; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) catches a pass against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum (27) in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn ImagesTHE Dallas Cowboys knew they had been eliminated from the playoffs before even kickoff. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were trying to stay atop the NFC South and had everything to play for, but the Cowboys came out early and took control of the game. Thanks to their offensive performance led by Cooper Rush and CeeDee Lamb, Dallas took a two-score lead on the first…
December 22, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) takes the field against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesMany may have believed that the career of Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young was dead and buried just two weeks into the 2024 season. But instead it was a now resurrected Young, who rose to claim a few souls himself.The recent emergence of the 2023 No. 1 overall pick has spawned a pretty impressive nickname: the “Carolina Reaper.” And that’s because each of the Panthers’ three…