Posts Tagged ‘NFL’
Column: Is there a path forward in NFL protests?
The players kneel. The president tweets. And the great divide over protests during the national anthem at NFL games grows even wider. So far the players — at least a…
Read MorePackers OLB Reggie Gilbert making move, impressing in Year 3
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers’ defense needs someone to step up behind Clay Matthews and Nick Perry at outside linebacker. Reggie Gilbert is starting to make…
Read MoreGreen Bay's three rookie receivers have so-so debut
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The three rookie receivers of the Green Bay Packers had a mixed debut. J’Mon Moore, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Equanimeous St. Brown had their moments, but…
Read MoreFANTASY PLAYS: QB as deep as ever in standard leagues
No debate that the most important position in the NFL is quarterback. But in fantasy, there may be as much depth at the position as there ever has been. Sure,…
Read MoreFANTASY PLAYS: RB position in fantasy all about workload
With many NFL teams using a running back by committee approach, the “bell cow” back who carries the ball 20 times per game has become a hot commodity in fantasy…
Read MoreMariota looks sharp for Titans; Packers' Adams goes deep
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Marcus Mariota looked sharp orchestrating yet another new offensive system for the Tennessee Titans. Green Bay Packers receiver Davante Adams needed just one series to…
Read MoreSeveral games see players demonstrate during national anthem
Player demonstrations took place during the national anthem at several early NFL preseason games Thursday night. In Philadelphia, Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins and cornerback De’Vante Bausby raised their fists during…
Read MoreVikings Nick Easton’s neck injury likely ends season
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings lost a key member of their offensive line Thursday when left guard Nick Easton was placed on injured reserve because of a bulging…
Read MoreFormer Vikings QB Bridgewater excited, grateful to play in a game again
Teddy Bridgewater can’t help but smile these days. Even through the sweat and exhaustion that mark the blazing hot days of training camp, the New York Jets quarterback still appreciates…
Read MoreGrumpy Old Men: Rodgers calls effort at practice "piss poor."
Aaron Rodgers isn’t quite in the category of Grumpy Old Men, but the 34-year-old quarterback is a little annoyed with training camp. “I’m getting older and grumpier,” Rodgers said Tuesday,…
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