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(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Denver Broncos fans probably haven’t heard Mitchell Fraboni’s name mentioned often this season. This is usually a good sign for a long snapper, as it indicates that he hasn’t made any mistakes in the spotlight.Fraboni, 28, spent time in the Spring League before getting an opportunity with the Houston Texans and then playing in the USFL. After standing out in spring football, Fraboni joins the team Broncos in 2022. He took over as full-time long snapper in 2023 and hasn’t looked back.“When you look at a snapper like that, you look at where the ball is,…
Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season began Thursday with the Detroit Lions’ victory over the Green Bay Packers. But there’s still plenty of action to come this weekend.Ahead of Sunday night’s game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs, there will be a full slate of games Sunday on CBS and FOX as Week 14 of the 2024 regular season begins.Here’s a look at the Week 14 broadcast cards (courtesy of 506 Sports).CBS Simple GamesNFL Week 14 TV Card: CBS SingleBrowns at Steelers, 1 p.m. ET (RED)Jets at Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET (GREEN)Jaguars at Titans, 1 p.m.…
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 29: Matthew Wright #49 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after making a field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)THE Kansas City ChiefsThe injuries continue to pile up in 2024, with another week of scrambling to replace another injured kicker. Special teams coordinator Dave Toub explained the challenge of adjusting to the new kickers during a press conference earlier in the week.”It’s been – it’s definitely been an adventure.…
Washington Commanders linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (6) and Commanders defensive tackle Jalyn Holmes (96) celebrate after a sack of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (not pictured) during the second half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn ImagesTHE Washington Commanders are off this week. After playing 13 straight weeks, Washington will have its bye week. At 8-5, the Commanders’ first 13 weeks couldn’t have gone better.Despite a recent three-game losing streak in which Washington missed two games, the Commanders remain in excellent position to make the NFC playoffs. This is a remarkable feat, considering Washington won four games last season.Here’s…
The Dallas Cowboys have been one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL this season. Heading into Week 14, the team is 5–7 and third in the NFC East.Despite the disappointing performance, star linebacker Micah Parsons wants head coach Mike McCarthy to return next season. It would run counter to the sentiment of firing McCarthy for failing to meet expectations.Still, according to Parsons, it’s unfair to judge the coach — or the team — because of all the injuries the Cowboys have suffered this season. He expressed this belief during an interview with ESPN which will air before Monday night’s…
PHILADELPHIA – Jalen Carter has earned the respect of opposing offenses in the NFL.How can you know?Carter, the EaglesThe second-year defensive tackle is so dominant that he’s often double-teamed — and often held without getting the penalty called for by officials. He’s hard to miss because Carter plays virtually every defensive snap, a rarity for defensive tackles.That’s why Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was asked what he could do to inform officials about the holds against Carter. This happened multiple times this past Sunday in the Eagles’ 24-19 win over the Baltimore Ravens.This will likely happen, at least in double…
Here’s what I’m wondering as this football season drags and drags and drags – the two Giants/Jets sides are splitting, yes, but especially the Giants. I wonder in five years. I wonder in about 10 years. I remember these words that John Mara himself once said to me, during the Giants’ last run to the Super Bowl, 13 years ago.
November 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, United States; Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) is pushed out of bounds by Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) during the first half at Ford Field. Mandatory credit: David Reginek-Imagn ImagesWhen Lions Receiver Jameson Williams was assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during Detroit’s Week 13 win over the Chicago Bears. Television replays immediately showed that Williams was not the only culprit in the play. Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson clearly tripped Williams intentionally as the receiver attempted to leave the Bears sideline after the play.The NFL saw it too. And while Williams was immediately…
Another one bites the dust.The injury-ravaged Detroit Lions — with a league-high 18 injured players — dispatched the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night, earning their franchise-best 11th straight victory of the season. In doing so, Dan Campbell’s team swept the season series against their NFC North rivals from Madison, Wisconsin, and improved to 4-0 on the campaign against their division opponents.It was far from easy for Detroit’s hodgepodge of defenders against Jordan Love and the Packers, who had won three in a row heading into Week 14’s divisional showdown.The Lions, who were without defensive linemen Levi Onwuzurike, Josh Paschal…
The Green Bay Packers were defeated by the Detroit Lions in the Week 14 opener on “Thursday Night Football” from Ford Field. The Packers came back from a 17-7 deficit and held leads of 21-17 and 28-24 in the second half, but a big effort from Josh Jacobs in the red zone, the run defense against two superior backs and passes The second half game was not enough for Matt LaFleur’s team to defeat the powerful Lions on the road. Here are five stats to know from the Packers’ prime-time loss to the Lions: 21: The number of “stops” against…