Last year, the Patriots demolished the Chargers 45-0 at SoFi Stadium. The 2021 result wasn’t that lopsided, but the ultimate result was the same. New England defeated Los Angeles 27-24 on Sunday, improving their record to 4-4 on the season. The Patriots’ defense held Justin Herbert and Los Angeles’ offense in check for much of [more] … [Read more...] about Patriots improve to 4-4 with 27-24 victory over the Chargers
Archives for October 2021
Saints pull off shocking upset of Buccaneers despite losing Jameis Winston
It’s hard to believe the Saints did it, but they did it: They beat the Buccaneers despite losing Jameis Winston to a knee injury. Behind backup quarterback Trevor Siemian, who completed 16 of 29 passes for 159 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions, the Saints won 36-27. Winston left the game with a knee [more] … [Read more...] about Saints pull off shocking upset of Buccaneers despite losing Jameis Winston
James Robinson has heel injury
Jaguars running back James Robinson limped off on the final play of the first quarter and didn’t return. Coach Urban Meyer said after the game that Robinson has a bruised heel. Robinson will have to undergo further medical testing before the Jaguars determine the extent of the injury. Robinson had four carries for 22 yards, [more] … [Read more...] about James Robinson has heel injury
Brian Flores: I’m worried about getting players better, not my job security
The Dolphins went 10-6 last season, which provided a lot of hope in Miami for what the 2021 season would bring. On Sunday, the Dolphins lost their seventh game of this season and they now sit at 1-7 as one of the league’s biggest disappointments. Head coach Brian Flores took his time before taking the [more] … [Read more...] about Brian Flores: I’m worried about getting players better, not my job security
Craig Wrolstad defends lowering-the-helmet foul on Mike Hilton
The conclusion of the Bengals-Jets game included a controversial foul against Cincinnati defensive back Mike Hilton for lowering the helmet to initiate contact with Jets running back Ty Johnson. Many think Johnson should have been penalized for doing the same thing. Speaking to pool reporter Paul Dehner, referee Craig Wrolstad said that the possibility of [more] … [Read more...] about Craig Wrolstad defends lowering-the-helmet foul on Mike Hilton