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Cooper scores in his Bills debut and Allen shakes off a sluggish start in 34-10 rout of Titans
Read full article: Cooper scores in his Bills debut and Allen shakes off a sluggish start in 34-10 rout of TitansAmari Cooper scored the go-ahead touchdown in his debut with Buffalo and Josh Allen overcame a sluggish first half to throw two touchdown passes in his 100th career start to help the Bills rally from a 10-point deficit and beat the Tennessee Titans 34-10.
Josh Allen throws 4 TD passes and the Bills roll to a 47-10 win over the unraveling Jaguars
Read full article: Josh Allen throws 4 TD passes and the Bills roll to a 47-10 win over the unraveling JaguarsJosh Allen threw four touchdown passes in the first half and the Buffalo Bills scored on each of their first five drives in a 47-10 win over a misfiring Trevor Lawrence and the unraveling Jacksonville Jaguars.
White steps in, leads Jets to wild 34-31 win over Bengals
Read full article: White steps in, leads Jets to wild 34-31 win over BengalsMike White threw for 405 yards and three touchdowns in his first NFL start, caught a 2-point conversion pass on the go-ahead score and had the fans chanting his name while leading the New York Jets to a wild 34-31 comeback victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Ryan, Pitts lead Falcons past Jets 27-20 in London
Read full article: Ryan, Pitts lead Falcons past Jets 27-20 in LondonMatt Ryan threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns including the first NFL score for Kyle Pitts and the Atlanta Falcons held on and closed out the New York Jets in a 27-20 victory in the NFL’s return to London.
Browns' playoff chances take hit with 23-16 loss to Jets
Read full article: Browns' playoff chances take hit with 23-16 loss to JetsCleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Baker Mayfield coughed up the ball — and the Cleveland Browns' chances to wrap up a playoff spot. After a 23-16 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday, the Browns will need to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers next Sunday if they're going to end the NFL's longest playoff drought. The call was upheld by video review, and the Jets (2-13) sealed their second straight victory after an 0-13 start. Mayfield then marched the Browns downfield, and Nick Chubb's 1-yard run made it 20-10 with 2:56 left in the third quarter.
Lions activate safety Jayron Kearse after 3-game suspension
Read full article: Lions activate safety Jayron Kearse after 3-game suspensionDETROIT – The Detroit Lions activated safety Jayron Kearse after he served a three-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on substance abuse. Detroit released running back Ty Johnson on Thursday to clear a roster spot for Kearse. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound Kearse signed a one-year, $2 million deal with Detroit as a free agent. The Lions drafted Johnson out of Maryland in the sixth round last year and he had 63 carries for 273 yards as a rookie. Detroit (1-2) hosts New Orleans (1-2) on Sunday.
Where does Kerryon Johnson's injury leave the Detroit Lions' running game?
Read full article: Where does Kerryon Johnson's injury leave the Detroit Lions' running game?Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions runs for a first down during the first quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Ford Field on September 29, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Matt Patricia told reporters the Lions would go with a running back by committee approach, splitting the carries between two or three running backs. While running backs will split carries, there's still a few different ways the Lions can handle the run game without Kerryon. Now it's up to the Lions' running backs to make some plays with their new opportunities. Mix it upThe Lions have options if they want to supplement their run offense without Kerryon Johnson.
Should Detroit Lions move on from Agnew as returner?
Read full article: Should Detroit Lions move on from Agnew as returner?The Lions' punt return average is tied with the Miami Dolphins for third worst in the league. As a punt returner, Amendola averages just over nine yards per punt return in his career. If Agnew is still the Lions' returner this week, expect a short leash. Special teams' hiccupsDuring the offseason, the Lions rehired former special teams coach and recent Central Michigan head coach John Bonamego to run the Lions' special teams. The Lions' special teams have racked up penalties, had a punt blocked and missed an extra point and field goal.
Detroit Lions drop preseason opener in lackluster showing: What does it mean?
Read full article: Detroit Lions drop preseason opener in lackluster showing: What does it mean?DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 8: Trey Flowers #90, Eric Lee #55 and Jahlani Tavai #51 of the Detroit Lions line up during the preseason game against the New England Patriots at Ford Field on August 8, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. It was just an exhibition and most of the Lions starters didnt play -- or barely played. It doesnt inspire confidence, especially when there has been a narrative that the Lions have some good depth on their roster. The offensive line didnt look good at all, giving up nine sacks. On the other side of the ball, the Lions defensive line couldnt get any pressure at all.