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Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce among NFL Man of Year nominees
Read full article: Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce among NFL Man of Year nomineesSeattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) talks at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Seattle's star quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City's standout tight end Travis Kelce are among the 32 finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)In a year impacted by a pandemic and social unrest, NFL players have spoken out and stepped up. โThe 32 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees remind us that even in the face of adversity, players continue to raise awareness and use their voice and platform to positively impact their communities. โBeing nominated as the Chiefs' Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year is one of the greatest honors of my professional career,โ tight end Travis Kelce said. As an organization captain, he directs a team of active NFL players who are committed to using their platform to help address the clean water crisis.
Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of season
Read full article: Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of seasonOn third-and-6 and the Jets leading by one, Quinnen Williams sacked Brett Rypien โ but grabbed the quarterbackโs helmet and prolonged the drive. Brian Poole then intercepted Rypien, making his first NFL start, on the Broncosโ next possession, giving the Jets the ball at Denverโs 44. Darnold gave the Jets their first lead of the season with a dazzling run that would make running back teammates Frank Gore and Le'Veon Bell proud. Darnold was able to come back early in the second quarter on the Jets' next series โ and was promptly sacked again. The Jets took advantage โ eventually.