The Green Bay Packers’ defense was buzzing early on against the Chicago Bears. With nine minutes left to go in the first half, the Bears had just one total first down. Then all hell broke loose. In the span of five plays run, Keisean Nixon was tagged with two bone-headed penalties that helped spark Chicago’s drive. The end of the game was a redemption story that is fitting of … [Read more...] about Keisean Nixon Had A Terrific Redemption Story Against Chicago
Micah Parsons Has Outgrown What Offensive Linemen Can Legally Do To Stop Him
Football is a violent, physical sport built on collisions between giant men with rare, almost impossible athletic traits. But it’s also an imperfect game, from the players to the officials. Mistakes happen because the sport demands that officials track 22 players moving at full speed, with decisive moments unfolding in a fraction of a second. That constant chaos makes it easy … [Read more...] about Micah Parsons Has Outgrown What Offensive Linemen Can Legally Do To Stop Him
The Wild Are Going To Drive Everyone Insane This Year
Remember where you were when the Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in a shootout? Many people felt catharsis. Colorado’s 48 points lead the NHL. They have a plus-49 and are 10-2-4 away from Denver. It had to be a pleasant surprise to see the Wild (37 points, plus-4, 8-3-4 in St. Pa… … [Read more...] about The Wild Are Going To Drive Everyone Insane This Year
Jordan Love Showed Tremendous Fortitude After An Early Interception
It was as ugly — although not as costly — as the interception against the Cleveland Browns this year. It was as ugly as the interception that Jordan Love chucked up into triple coverage against the Carolina Panthers in a stunning home loss in Week 9. Love’s interception on the opening drive against the Chicago Bears was another head scratcher, with no Packers pass catcher in … [Read more...] about Jordan Love Showed Tremendous Fortitude After An Early Interception
Kevin O’Connell Message Resonated With A Vikings Team That’s Still Holding Onto Hope
Harrison Smith got emotional when discussing Kevin O’Connell’s message to the Minnesota Vikings before their 31-0 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. “You can look at the standings and the reality of things, but if you’re in the NFL, KO’s message is basically, what would your high school version of yourself think about just playing today?” said Smith. “And I think … [Read more...] about Kevin O’Connell Message Resonated With A Vikings Team That’s Still Holding Onto Hope