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The Las Vegas Raiders suffered an embarrassing 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers in week 3 the team was largely outplayed by coach and play early on.All the momentum Las Vegas built from a miraculous road win over the Baltimore Ravens In week two, she was completely destroyed due to a discouraging performance in Sunday’s home opener.One of the main reasons the Raiders lost in Week 3 was the disappearance of the pass rush. The unit had just nine pressures against the Panthers, and Malcolm Koonce was notably absent.With Koonce absent for the season and the Raiders lack edge rusher…
Sunday was supposed to be the game where the Chicago Bears had to find their groove in the running game. They found themselves facing the worst-rated run defense in terms of rushing yards allowed in the first two games.On the other hand, running back D’Andre Swift and the Bears couldn’t do anything against the Colts. Quarterback Caleb Williams was forced to throw the ball 52 times. The Bears ran for only 63 yards.So just how bad has the running game been through the first three games? Here’s what the stats and analytics say.Not so fastThrough the first two weeks, the…
Jack Campbell wants the Detroit Lions to be considered “the best defense in the NFL” this season, and three games into the year, they’re at least in the discussion.Campbell, the second-year linebacker who could see his role increase with Derrick Barnes out with a knee injurysaid he evaluates defenses based on a few statistical categories.Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.“For me, I think I want to be No. 1 in everything,” Campbell said. “It’s tough to be…
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, seen here in a 2006 NFL photo, announced before Congress that he has Parkinson’s disease, likely related to his numerous concussions. He was discussing a scandal in Mississippi involving the transfer of millions of dollars from funds intended for poor families to help finance a volleyball stadium that was a pet project of Favre’s. Photo by Getty Images. (Mark Konezny | NFLPhotoLibrary)In a moment that sent shockwaves through the sports world, Hall of Fame quarterback – and Green Bay Packers legend – Brett Favre revealed that he suffered from a neurological disease known…
Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to give their thoughts and takeaways from Week 3 of the NFL. The duo begins by recapping Monday night’s games and discusses the Cincinnati Bengals’ mediocre defense and what’s going right with the Buffalo Bills that has allowed them to start the season 3-0, including a dominant win over the Jacksonville Jaguars last night.Next, Nate and Charles look at the rest of the 3-0 teams and try to figure out what’s going well and how good each team is. They discuss the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Kansas City Chiefs.Later, the…
Tom Brady is returning to Raymond James Stadium, and this time he’ll have a completely different perspective on a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game. Brady, who led Tampa Bay to victory in Super Bowl LV, is now an NFL commentator on Fox, and he has been scheduled to call the play-by-play between the Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, September 29. The Buccaneers and Eagles are both 2-1, and have played a series of high-profile games against each other in recent seasons. In his first year as a commentator, Brady shares the booth with commentator Kevin Burkhardt as part of Fox’s…
Although Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce didn’t name anyone in particular when criticizing his team after their loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, cornerback Jack Jones is sticking to his guns.Pierce criticized his players for making “business decisions” on the field during their 36-22 loss to the Panthers, and vowed to follow suit with his own “business decisions.” He reiterated his stance Monday, criticizing the “entire defensive effort.”Very quickly, videos surfaced on social media pointing the finger at Jones. In one particular play, Jones is seen watching the ball pass him instead of trying to make a tackle.…
Even though the New Orleans Saints narrowly fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3, their early-season performance still puts them among the potential playoff contenders. However, it will be much more difficult for Derek Carr and the offense to function without one of their key offensive linemen.Erik McCoy Center will undergo groin surgery That will sideline him for six to eight weeks, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. New Orleans will take comfort in knowing the injury won’t end its season, but McCoy’s absence will leave a gaping hole in the Saints’ offensive line.The center was injured on New…
September 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks to pass against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn ImagesThe NFC West has been an interesting contest. The two teams that should control it — the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams — have underperformed and are dealing with a lot of injuries.After three games, one team leads the division with a 3-0 record while the others are 1-2.Here’s what the NFC West looks like after three weeks.NFC West StandingsSeattle Seahawks, 3-0Arizona Cardinals1-2 (1-0 division matches)Los Angeles Rams,…
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson looks on during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Browns defeated the Jaguars 18-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]It’s too early to fire a struggling NFL head coach. It’s not too early to start thinking about it, however.Three weeks of the 2024 regular season have provided valuable data about all 32 teams, providing a baseline for which franchises are exceeding expectations (the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints, certainly) and which aren’t. While we’re dealing with a very small sample size…