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Success of Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and other NFL running backs may change position's future
Read full article: Success of Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and other NFL running backs may change position's futureDerrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs are the top three leading rushers in the NFL.
Kerby Joseph's pick-6 helps Lions beat Packers 24-14 and take command of NFC North
Read full article: Kerby Joseph's pick-6 helps Lions beat Packers 24-14 and take command of NFC NorthKerby Joseph scored on a 27-yard interception return and the Detroit Lions converted two fourth downs into touchdowns as they continued one of the best starts in franchise history by beating the Green Bay Packers 24-14.
Packers QB Jordan Love available to face Lions while dealing with groin strain
Read full article: Packers QB Jordan Love available to face Lions while dealing with groin strainJordan Love is available for the Green Bay Packers game against the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions after a strained groin caused the quarterback to leave in the third quarter of a victory at Jacksonville last week.
Packers QB Jordan Love injured in closing seconds of loss to Eagles in Brazil
Read full article: Packers QB Jordan Love injured in closing seconds of loss to Eagles in BrazilGreen Bay quarterback Jordan Love was helped off the field after being injured in the final seconds of the Packersā 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night in Brazil.
Running backs had plenty of options this week, even if the position still faces challenges
Read full article: Running backs had plenty of options this week, even if the position still faces challengesBeing a running back still isnāt all that lucrative compared to other positions, but this year some of the gameās best rushers enjoyed something you canāt put a price on.
Derrick Henry heading to Ravens is another sign that running backs are valued -- at the right price
Read full article: Derrick Henry heading to Ravens is another sign that running backs are valued -- at the right priceDerrick Henry is leaving the Tennessee Titans to team up with MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens with a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press.
Danielle Hunter, Derrick Henry head the list of available remaining free agents after a wild Day 1
Read full article: Danielle Hunter, Derrick Henry head the list of available remaining free agents after a wild Day 1Thereās still plenty of star-quality players available after a wild opening to the NFLās free agency period.
Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley are among the star players set to test NFL free agency
Read full article: Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley are among the star players set to test NFL free agencyKirk Cousins will be a free agent for the first time since the Vikings gave him the first fully-guaranteed quarterback deal in the NFL.
Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley among veterans eager to see how the NFL values running backs
Read full article: Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley among veterans eager to see how the NFL values running backsDerrick Henry is back in the gym eager to prove turning 30 is just a number that shouldnāt affect the four-time Pro Bowl running backās value on the NFLās open market.
Kirk Cousins and Chris Jones head an NFL free agents list filled with star-quality players
Read full article: Kirk Cousins and Chris Jones head an NFL free agents list filled with star-quality playersNFL teams could find a Pro Bowl quarterback, an All-Pro defensive lineman or a future Hall of Fame wide receiver and plenty more star-quality players when the free agency period begins on March 13.
Jacobs rushes for 116 yards as Raiders improve to 2-0 under Pierce, beat Jets 16-12
Read full article: Jacobs rushes for 116 yards as Raiders improve to 2-0 under Pierce, beat Jets 16-12Josh Jacobs rushed for 116 yards, Aidan OāConnell connected with fellow rookie Michael Mayer for the gameās only touchdown, and the Las Vegas Raiders improved to 2-0 under interim coach Antonio Pierce, beating the New York Jets 16-12.
Raiders roll past Giants 30-6 to give Antonio Pierce a win in his debut as interim coach
Read full article: Raiders roll past Giants 30-6 to give Antonio Pierce a win in his debut as interim coachJosh Jacobs rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns, rookie Aidan OāConnell passed for 209 yards and Antonio Pierce won his debut as Las Vegas' interim coach as the Raiders routed the New York Giants 30-6.
Titans' Derrick Henry ready to remind everyone what running backs mean to NFL
Read full article: Titans' Derrick Henry ready to remind everyone what running backs mean to NFLDerrick Henry has run for more yards than anyone else since the start of the 2016 NFL season and seems like a man on a mission going into the final year of his deal with the Tennessee Titans.
Christian McCaffrey claims the top spot in the AP's NFL running back rankings
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey claims the top spot in the AP's NFL running back rankingsThe value of running backs in the NFL has dropped precipitously in recent years as teams rely more on the passing game to succeed.
Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source says
Read full article: Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source saysLas Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Pollard tries to be true to quiet personality in taking lead back role for Cowboys from Elliott
Read full article: Pollard tries to be true to quiet personality in taking lead back role for Cowboys from ElliottTony Pollard is taking over as the lead running back for the Dallas Cowboys after the offseason departure of Ezekiel Elliott in a cost-cutting move.
Chiefs hardly helping running backs wanting big deals with their budget backfield finds
Read full article: Chiefs hardly helping running backs wanting big deals with their budget backfield findsThe Kansas City Chiefs are doing no favors to Jonathan Taylor, Saquon Barkley and every other running back that wants to get paid.
Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16
Read full article: Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16Baker Mayfield threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Van Jefferson with 10 seconds to play to cap a 98-yard drive, and the Los Angeles Ramsā brand-new quarterback led two TD drives late in the fourth quarter of a shocking 17-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Chiefs hold on for wild 30-29 victory over rival Raiders
Read full article: Chiefs hold on for wild 30-29 victory over rival RaidersPatrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, the Chiefs overcame an early 17-point deficit along with a dubious roughing-the-passer penalty, and Kansas City extended its mastery of the Las Vegas Raiders, holding on for a 30-29 victory.
Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11
Read full article: Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11Josh Jacobs and rookie Zamir White ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night, spoiling coach Doug Pedersonās first game with the Jaguars.
Bengals hold on, finally win in playoffs, 26-19 over Raiders
Read full article: Bengals hold on, finally win in playoffs, 26-19 over RaidersJoe Burrow led an efficient offense that scored on six drives, including two of his touchdown passes, and rookie Evan McPherson made four field goals as the Cincinnati Bengals finally advanced in the playoffs with a 26-19 win over Las Vegas in Saturdayās wild-card game.
Carlson's FG as OT expires sends Raiders into postseason
Read full article: Carlson's FG as OT expires sends Raiders into postseasonDaniel Carlson kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired in overtime and the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 35-32 on Sunday night to earn their first playoff berth since 2016.
Chiefs roll to record-setting 48-9 victory over Raiders
Read full article: Chiefs roll to record-setting 48-9 victory over RaidersPatrick Mahomes threw his first two touchdown passes in nearly a month, Clyde Edwards-Helaire added two more scores on the ground, and the Kansas City Chiefs forced five turnovers in rolling to a record-setting 48-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Raiders beat Cowboys 36-33 in OT on field goal after penalty
Read full article: Raiders beat Cowboys 36-33 in OT on field goal after penaltyDaniel Carlson kicked a 29-yard field goal in overtime after Anthony Brownās fourth pass-interference penalty kept the drive alive, and the Las Vegas Raiders beat the Dallas Cowboys 36-33 on Thursday.
Prosecutor: Ruggs drove 156 mph before fatal crash in Vegas
Read full article: Prosecutor: Ruggs drove 156 mph before fatal crash in VegasProsecutors in Las Vegas say former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was speeding at 156 mph with a blood-alcohol content twice Nevadaās legal limit before his sports car slammed into another vehicle, killing a 23-year-old woman.
Carr confident with Olson calling Raiders' offensive plays
Read full article: Carr confident with Olson calling Raiders' offensive playsWith Jon Gruden tendering his resignation Monday amid reports of emails he sent before being hired in 2018 that contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments, longtime special Rich Bisaccia makes his debut as interim head coach of the Raiders, and offensive coordinator Greg Olson will be the new voice in quarterback Derek Carrās ears, calling the plays in a matchup that pits 3-2 rivals seeking their first win in October.
Carlson's field goal gives Raiders 31-28 OT win over Miami
Read full article: Carlson's field goal gives Raiders 31-28 OT win over MiamiReigning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week Daniel Carlsonās 22-yard field goal as time expired in overtime lifted the Las Vegas Raiders to a 31-28 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
Carr's TD pass caps Raiders rally past Ravens 33-27 in OT
Read full article: Carr's TD pass caps Raiders rally past Ravens 33-27 in OTDerek Carr threw a 31-yard TD pass to Zay Jones after the Raiders squandered their first possession of overtime, beating the Baltimore Ravens 33-27 in the teamās first game with fans in Las Vegas.
Curious calls by Sean Payton, Jon Gruden highlight Week 16
Read full article: Curious calls by Sean Payton, Jon Gruden highlight Week 16Letās start with:PAYTONāS PLANOn Christmas night, Saints running back Alvin Kamara tied a 91-year-old NFL record by rushing for six touchdowns in a 52-33 wipeout of the Minnesota Vikings. āI was thinking about our best play there,ā Payton explained afterward. Payton wasnāt talking about Neversā record six TD runs. āA lot of these players ā Iād say most of these players ā have no idea how good Gale Sayers was,ā said Payton. āIt was a great moment.āBrees said Payton mentioned Sayersā mark before the Saintsā last touchdown drive.
Dolphins stun Raiders 26-25 to move step closer to playoffs
Read full article: Dolphins stun Raiders 26-25 to move step closer to playoffsduring the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. Fitzpatrick's desperation heave to Mack Hollins set up Jason Sandersā 44-yard field goal as the Dolphins drove the field in the final 19 seconds to move one step closer to a playoff berth with an improbable 26-25 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday night. The move to play for the field goal backfired as the Raiders lost on a kick instead. My head was getting ripped off.āThe penalty moved the ball down to the Las Vegas 26, setting up Sandersā winning kick. Las Vegas then ran out most of the clock but not enough.
Raiders lose QB Carr, fall in overtime to Chargers, Herbert
Read full article: Raiders lose QB Carr, fall in overtime to Chargers, HerbertLos Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry, right, embraces quarterback Justin Herbert (10) after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. Herbert scored on 1-yard plunge to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 30-27 overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. The Chargers (5-9) snapped a nine-game losing streak against their AFC West counterparts, and snapped a three-game skid against the Raiders. Las Vegas (7-7) lost quarterback Derek Carr to a left groin injury in the first quarter. āIt just shows the kind of player and football character he has,ā Raiders coach Jon Gruden said of Mariota.
QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle
Read full article: QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle(AP Photo/Aaron Doster)The New York Giants will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones for Sundayās game against the Seattle Seahawks. Jones was not expected to play because of a hamstring injury suffered last week against Cincinnati. Colt McCoy will make his first start of the season at QB for the Giants. Seattle was without both starting right tackle Brandon Shell (ankle) and backup Cedric Ogbuehi (calf) leaving a major question on the offensive line. ___CLEVELAND-TENNESSEEBrowns: WR Taywan Taylor, WR KhaDarel Hodge, CB Denzel Ward, RB Dontrell Hilliard, S Tedric Thompson, DE Joe Jackson.
Tua vs Kyler as rising Dolphins visit revitalized Cardinals
Read full article: Tua vs Kyler as rising Dolphins visit revitalized CardinalsMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) embrace after Tagovailoa throws his first touchdown pass during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)When the Dolphins leave the oceanfront and head to the desert to play the Cardinals on Sunday, it will be about more than Tua vs. Kyler. Tua Tagovailoa, as touted as any signal caller coming out of college in years, will make his second start for Miami. Henry has eight rushing touchdowns, finding the end zone in five straight games. The Patriots will try to avoid losing five straight games for the first time since 1995.
Carr, Raiders overcome windy, wintry weather to down Browns
Read full article: Carr, Raiders overcome windy, wintry weather to down BrownsLas Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr celebrates after the Raiders defeated the Cleveland Browns 16-6 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)CLEVELAND ā Derek Carr had no idea where his passes were going or what the weather was doing. The wind, who knows what it was?āBut the winter-like weather didn't stop Carr or the Raiders. After that, it was tough.āUsing running back Josh Jacobs and a short passing game, Carr controlled the clock in the second half and kept the ball away from the Browns (5-3). The Raiders appeared to take the lead in the second quarter when Carr connected with Henry Ruggs III in the back right corner of the end zone.
Carr helps Raiders snap Chiefs' 13-game win streak, 40-32
Read full article: Carr helps Raiders snap Chiefs' 13-game win streak, 40-32And when Carr threw an early interception Sunday that helped the Chiefs take a commanding lead, well, it seemed as if history was repeating itself. āI've had a lot of sad walks up that ramp,ā Carr said later, ābut you know what? Not today.āInstead, the oft-criticized quarterback steadied his shaky team, outplayed Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and led the Raiders to a 40-32 victory. But the Raiders (3-2) recovered a squib quick, Jacobs rumbled for a first down as the Chiefs (4-1) burned timeouts, and Carr sneaked for the crucial first down. But that's how these things go.āThe Chiefs tied it at halftime, and the game slowed down during a scoreless third quarter.
Belichick reaches milestone as Patriots top Raiders 36-20
Read full article: Belichick reaches milestone as Patriots top Raiders 36-20New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works along the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots have won the last six meetings with the Raiders and improved to 47-9 in regular-season games following a loss. We canāt stop the run in the second half. āWe played the best 30 minutes of football in the second half, which is what we needed,ā Belichick said. Following the kickoff, the Raiders got help from a pass interference call on Stephon Gilmore to get into Patriots territory.
Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Raiders hold off Panthers 34-30
Read full article: Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Raiders hold off Panthers 34-30Jacobsā 6-yard run around the right end with 4:14 left put the Raiders ahead for good after theyād surrendered a 12-point fourth quarter lead. McCaffrey racked up 134 yards from scrimmage and scored two touchdowns for Carolina. Carolina battled back with McCaffrey getting 11 touches for 64 yards on one drive and scoring on a 3-yard run. Bridgewater, who replaced Cam Newton as the starting QB, finished 22 of 34 for 270 yards and one touchdown in his Carolina debut. 1 cornerback Donte Jackson left with an ankle injury early in the first quarter and did not return.