Category: National Football League

NFL Week 9 Predictions

The New York Times – Sports:
The Jets look to prove themselves against the Bills, the Dolphins and Bears will show off trade pickups, and Derrick Henry and the Titans face well rested Kansas City.
It Was ‘Win Now’ vs. ‘Win Later’ at the NFL’s Trade Deadline

The New York Times – Sports:
The Vikings pulled off an in-division trade, the Ravens got some help for the middle of their defense, and the Jaguars made a bet on the future.
Dan Snyder Hires Bank to Explore Sale of Washington Commanders

The New York Times – Sports:
Daniel and Tanya Snyder, the embattled co-owners of the N.F.L. team, announced that they would seek “potential transactions” related to the sale of the team.
Geno Smith Isn’t the Only Reason the Seahawks Are Riding a Mile High

The New York Times – Sports:
A new offensive system, a resurgent quarterback, and a stellar draft class have the Seahawks soaring in the N.F.C. West.
John McVay, Key Figure in the Making of a 49ers’ Dynasty, Dies at 91

The New York Times – Sports:
He rebounded from the humiliation of “the fumble” as coach of the ’78 New York Giants to help San Francisco win five Super Bowls over 14 seasons as a top team executive.
Britt Reid, Son of Kansas City Coach Andy Reid, Sentenced to Three Years

The New York Times – Sports:
Britt Reid, a son of Kansas City Coach Andy Reid, was sentenced to prison for severely injuring a 5-year-old girl in a drunken driving crash. Her family has railed against the plea deal reached in a football-mad city.
What We Learned From Week 8 in the N.F.L.

The New York Times – Sports:
A.J. Brown and the Eagles’ personnel make play-calling simple, while the Vikings’ success depends on football no-brainers: win the turnover battle and don’t commit penalties.
Zach Wilson and the Jets Stall Against the Patriots Once Again

The New York Times – Sports:
Zach Wilson threw three puzzling interceptions and the Jets turned over an early lead to the Patriots. New England has won the past 13 regular-season meetings.
How the Jaguars Made Themselves at Home in London

The New York Times – Sports:
Jacksonville has played nine regular-season N.F.L. games in London as the designated home team, but it did not control the environment until Sunday’s loss at Wembley Stadium.
For the Jets, There’s No Such Thing as Too Much Sauce (Gardner)

The New York Times – Sports:
Ahmad Gardner, the Jets cornerback known as Sauce, has personified the team’s joyfully brash culture shift during its surprising 5-2 start to the N.F.L. season.
NFL Week 8 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game

The New York Times – Sports:
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens look to stave off Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, while the 49ers and Rams battle to keep pace with the Seahawks (?!) in the N.F.C. West.
A Former W.W.E. Wrestler Taps in Against Concussion Deniers

The New York Times – Sports:
Using a confrontational style honed in the ring, Dr. Christopher Nowinski challenges the N.F.L. and other leagues to acknowledge the link between concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.