Category: Football

NFL Running Backs Are Experiencing a Resurgence

The New York Times – Sports:
The ground game took a back seat as passing innovations grabbed hold of N.F.L. teams in the past decade. Running backs are seeing a resurgence this season.
Eagles, NFL’s Last Unbeaten Team, Fall to Commanders

The New York Times – Sports:
Philadelphia had scored 133 points in the second quarter of its first eight games, and won them all. It scored none in the second quarter against Washington on Monday, and lost.
Vikings Beat the Bills With ‘Unreal’ Overtime Catch

The New York Times – Sports:
With help from a one-handed, acrobatic catch from Justin Jefferson and Josh Allen’s late-game miscues, the Vikings came back to beat the Bills in overtime.
What We Learned From Week 10 in the N.F.L.

The New York Times – Sports:
The Vikings proved their mettle once again, Tom Brady finally has a full complement of receivers and is making use of them, and Justin Fields continues to be dangerous as a runner.
Sibling Thrivalry

The New York Times – Sports:
When Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown faces off against his brother, Bears receiver Equanimeous, the competitive streaks stoked by their parents can shine.
DC Attorney General Alleges NFL Covered Up Commanders’ Wrongdoing

The New York Times – Sports:
The civil complaint, filed against the N.F.L., Commissioner Roger Goodell, the Washington Commanders and the team’s owner, Daniel Snyder, takes aim at the league’s investigation into workplace harassment.
After a Decade of Explosive Scoring, N.F.L. Defenses Are Back on Top

The New York Times – Sports:
Scoring reached a five-year low through the first half of the 2022 season as defenses focused on stopping ‘Mahomsian’ plays.
N.F.L. Week 10 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game

The New York Times – Sports:
Josh Allen’s status puts the Bills’ matchup against the Vikings into disarray, the Seahawks look to extend their winning steak, and the 49ers are hoping for health out of their bye week.
A Midseason Look at Who Could Win M.V.P. and Other N.F.L. Awards

The New York Times – Sports:
It seems almost certain that Aaron Rodgers won’t win his fifth Most Valuable Player Award, a race in which Patrick Mahomes is fast making up ground on Josh Allen.
Colts Owner Defends Jeff Saturday’s Hire as Coach

The New York Times – Sports:
Jeff Saturday, most recently an ESPN analyst, was tabbed as the team’s interim head coach, having only coached high school football.
Tom Brady Has Passed for 100,000 Yards. Sort Of.

The New York Times – Sports:
The Buccaneers quarterback reached a career milestone only by adding in his postseason totals to his regular-season mark. But no rival can match him on either list.
Titletown in Green Bay, Where Packer Fans Come Together

The New York Times – Sports:
In Green Bay, the field at the mixed-use development next to the Packer’s home stadium was designed as a place for football-obsessed fans to celebrate, win or lose.