Category: National Football League

Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers Look to Rebound From Bad Starts

The New York Times – Sports:
Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan have been among the N.F.L.’s most successful quarterbacks over the past 15 years. Their disappointing starts this season are unique in their own ways.
In Returns of Tua Tagovailoa and Brian Flores, Dolphins’ Troubles Are on Display

The New York Times – Sports:
The N.F.L. has been bedeviled by its attempts to better evaluate players for concussions and to hire diverse head coaches. In the Dolphins’ win over the Steelers, those issues were on full display.
Why the Family of an NFL Player Is Suing a Real Housewives Star

The New York Times – Sports:
She lost her only son, a former N.F.L. player. A settlement would have provided some solace, but even that was taken away.
What We Learned From Week 7 in the N.F.L.

The New York Times – Sports:
The Giants moved to 6-1 with another strong fourth-quarter finish, and the Bengals have beaten defenses by targeting their slot receiver.
Dan Snyder Wasn’t on the N.F.L. Owners’ Meeting Agenda. Here’s What Was.

The New York Times – Sports:
Owners of the league’s teams met to discuss N.F.L. business, including the payment of a $790 million settlement over the Rams’ relocation.
Why Are the Giants and Jets Still Considered Underdogs?

The New York Times – Sports:
Bookmakers aren’t yet sold on the teams, despite winning records and solid upsets. Their distrust comes down to close games and weak schedules.
The Existential Horror of Thursday Night Football

The New York Times – Sports:
On the whole, the N.F.L.’s Thursday night games aren’t statistically worse than the rest of the schedule and draw more viewers than “Young Sheldon.” So why do they get such a bad rap?
Dan Snyder ‘Needs to Be Removed,’ Says One N.F.L. Owner

The New York Times – Sports:
Jim Irsay of the Colts was the first team owner to say publicly that there is “merit” to pushing Snyder, the Commanders owner, out of the league.
Eagles Remain Undefeated as Jalen Hurts Outwits Cowboys Pass Rush

The New York Times – Sports:
Hurts, the Eagles quarterback, threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns against one of the N.F.L.’s most fearsome defenses to keep Philadelphia atop the N.F.C. East.
What We Learned From Week 6 in the N.F.L.

The New York Times – Sports:
The Jets exposed the Packers’ defense, Tom Brady’s rift with the Buccaneers’ offensive line grew, and the Giants pulled out a big win over the Ravens despite being out-rushed.
Giants Come Back as Defense Forces Two Late Turnovers

The New York Times – Sports:
The defensive coordinator Don Martindale’s schemes helped the Giants rally to beat his former team and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
How Lamar Jackson and Daniel Jones Are Making Their Cases for New Contracts

The New York Times – Sports:
Quarterbacks Lamar Jackson of the Ravens and Daniel Jones of the Giants are stating their cases for new contracts, but they do so under starkly different conditions.