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Mason Crosby named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Oct 17, 2018 | by Packers.com
Mason Crosby named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

GREEN BAY – Mason Crosby’s two-week roller-coaster ride hit another peak on Wednesday.

The Packers’ veteran kicker was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his flawless performance on Monday night against the 49ers, which included a walk-off, game-winning field goal.

Kirk Cousins has Vikings all fired up with speeches, and his play
Oct 16, 2018 | by Josh Slagter, mlive.com
Kirk Cousins has Vikings all fired up with speeches, and his play

Kirk Cousins isn't just going to sit quietly and collect his $84 million from the Minnesota Vikings.

It's clear the former Michigan State quarterback plans on leading not only on the field with his play -- 1,921 passing yards through six games -- but also in the locker room.

Cousins' pregame huddles have started earning some extra attention around the NFL. He ...

Five Things to Know About New Chiefs’ LB Nate Orchard
Oct 10, 2018 | by Matt McMullen, Chiefs.com

The Kansas City Chiefs’ made a roster addition on Wednesday morning, signing linebacker Nate Orchard.

Here are five things to know about the Chiefs’ newest player.

1. Orchard entered the league as a second-round pick

The Cleveland Browns selected Orchard in the second round (No. 51 overall) of the 2015 Draft, where he went on to play in 15 games (11 starts) as ...

Former Bengal Mohamed Sanu has been perfect fit for Falcons
Sep 29, 2018 | by Vaughn McClure, ESPN
Former Bengal Mohamed Sanu has been perfect fit for Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- When Mohamed Sanu reflects on his days with the Cincinnati Bengals, he thinks about the good times he shared bowling alongside fellow wide receiver A.J. Green and the great meals he enjoyed at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse.

"It was a cool city," Sanu said. "The fans were awesome. Had a couple things to do, nice restaurants. That's where I started my career. I'm ...

Promoted from practice squad, Justin Jackson finally gets chance to show Chargers what he can do
Sep 28, 2018 | by Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times

Running back Justin Jackson had a busy schedule at Northwestern. He majored in economics and minored in French and business while becoming the school’s all-time leader in rushes, rushing touchdowns, and rushing yards with 5,440, the third-highest total in Big Ten history.

But Jackson, who never missed a game in his college career, still made a point of carving out time ...

Broncos’ Phillip Lindsay continues to write his NFL story
Sep 25, 2018 | by Alex Pepper, CU Independent

Through the first two weeks of the 2018 season, former Buffalo and current Broncos rookie tailback Philip Lindsay quickly etched his name into the NFL record books.

After the Broncos’ week 2 win over the Raiders, Lindsay became the first undrafted free agent to total 100-plus scrimmage yards in each of his first two professional games.

Josh McCown Is More Than Just a Backup to Sam Darnold
Sep 19, 2018 | by Conor Orr, Sports Illustrated
Josh McCown Is More Than Just a Backup to Sam Darnold

A few days before Sam Darnold would become the youngest quarterback in modern NFL history to start a season opener, at 21 years and 97 days, he watched his 39-year-old backup, Josh McCown, fish a little blue pill out of a bottle and wash it down.

“Aleve?” Darnold said, mocking him for taking the all-day pain reliever that’s typically marketed in ...

Phillip Lindsay has gone from undrafted to unforgettable
Sep 17, 2018 | by Arnie Stapleton, The Associated Press
Phillip Lindsay has gone from undrafted to unforgettable

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Phillip Lindsay is taking the NFL by storm. He's also taking it all in stride.

''I am just playing football, that's it,'' the Denver Broncos running back said after becoming the first undrafted player in NFL history to eclipse 100 yards from scrimmage in each of his first two NFL games.

''I am just playing football for our team. I don't think ...

With second 100-yard day, Phillip Lindsay adds another historic night to his young career
Sep 16, 2018 | by Ben Swanson, Denverbroncos.com
With second 100-yard day, Phillip Lindsay adds another historic night to his young career

DENVER — History doesn’t faze Phillip Lindsay.

What he achieved Sunday night in the Broncos’ thrilling 20-19 win over the Raiders wasn’t on his mind in the ecstatic locker room — only the victory.

As a Denver native, he knows this win — one over the rival Raiders — means more than others, and the small, personal victories mean even less.

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