Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images AFC matchup that could have some big playoff implications down the line We close off this NFL Sunday with an AFC matchup on our hands that as Colts’ fans we should be keeping an eye on, as the Los Angeles Chargers (- 126) host the Bengals (+ 108). The home team opens up as 1.5-point favourites, with the OU for the game set at 47.5. The Chargers easily dispatched the Titans last week led by a mistake free performance by quarterback Justin Herbert, and the defense stiffling Will Levis’ and the Titans’ offense. After a rough patch midway through the season, the Chargers are righting the ship and need a couple of wins to secure a playoff spot. The Bengals lost a classic last Thursday night, on what was the game of the season so far, after a touchdown with less than 45 seconds left on the clock down 7, the Bengals did not want to risk overtime and went for the two. They did not get it though, and ended up losing the game by a single point, but this is a much better team than their 4-6 record indicates, and a win here against another playoff hopeful could do their odds wonders. Overall while I agree this is going to be a really close game, I like the Bengals better on this one, and think that playing wise they have seemed to have turned a corner, while they also have much more to lose by dropping this one than the Chargers.
Week 11 Sunday Night Football: Chargers vs. Bengals
Raiders-Dolphins score: Las Vegas can’t play complete game
Gardner Minshew | Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Las Vegas is no match for the 4-7 Dolphins The 4-7 Miami Dolphins are not a good NFL football team. But they are much better than the Las Vegas Raiders who came out of their bye Sunday and floundered once again, this time being toppled 34-19 by the host Miami Dolphins. The Raiders have lost six straight games and are 2-8. They have trailed by double digits in all 10 of their games, which is mind boggling. The switch from Luke Getsy to interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner didn’t provide much results. Quarterback Gardner Minshew and the offense wasn’t bad, but t was great other than special tight end Brock Bowers, who set an NFL record Sunday. The Raider’s defense folded hard as the Dolphins scored on five of their first six possessions, extending long drives. Miami never punted. The Raiders have allowed 75 points in the past two games. This game was a perfect example of the Raiders being incapable on both sides of the ball and being a truly poor team right now. As the losses pile up, the spotlight shines on coach Antonio Pierce, whose team stumbled in its first game after an intense team meeting. The Raiders are 7-12 with Pierce as coach. The march to the offseason is on on and we will see what kind of changes are coming for this moribund franchise. Draft order following early games:1. Jaguars2. Titans3. Browns4. #Raiders 5. Giants — Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) November 17, 2024 Oh and the injuries, continued to pile up. On the the second play of the game, Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett hurt his shoulder and he left the game. Rookie Decamarion Richardson replaced Bennett. The Raiders are already playing without nickel corner Nate Hobbs, who is out with an ankle injury. Bennett was ruled out in the third quarter. The Raiders’ other starting cornerback Jack Jones was hurt in the fourth quarter, injuring his back. They were down to Richardson, Darnay Holmes and Sam Webb. Raiders’ running back Alexander Mattison was carted off the field in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury. Running back Zamir White hurt his quad. Linebacker Robert Spillane hurt his arm late in the game. Here are some are key aspects of the game: Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesBrock Bowers Big game for Bowers: Rookie Brock Bowers had 13 catches for 124 yards and a score. It was the most catches by a rookie in a game ever. He has 70 receptions. He has the second most catches by a Raiders rookie behind Amari Cooper’s 72 in 2015. Bowers has seven more games to play. Bowers had catches for xx yards. He has xx catches on the season. He is the ninth rookie tight end to catch at least, 60 passes. He is one of three players (the only tight end) with, at least, 65 catches in his first 10 games. He is on pace to set the rookie tight end catching record. Detroit’s Sam LaPorta set it last season with 86 grabs, Minshew probably keeps job: Minshew’s numbers were solid as he completed 30 of 43 pass attempts for 282 yards and he had two touchdown passes with one late interception. Minshew wasn’t great but he was OK in Turner’s debut as the play caller. He probably did enough for the Raiders to stick with him next week against Denver instead of turning to backup Desmond Ridder, who many expected to start at Miami. Aidan O’Connell is eligible to come off the injured reserve in 12 days at Kansas City. So, this will be revisited soon. Bad penalties:On the first drive of the game, the Raiders, who had seven penalties for 49 yards, were called for two big penalties, unnecessary roughness on defensive end Maxx Crosby and then defensive holding on K’Lavon Chaisson on third and 20, giving the Dolphins a first down. In the fourth quarter, with the Raiders trailing 24-19 with 3:35 remaining, Darnay Holmes was called for pass interference. Crosby had had four big penalties in the past six games. The Dolphins scored a touchdown on the drive on a 14-play series that eclipsed more than eight minutes. Nice play by Wilson: Second-year defensive end Tyree Wilson sacked Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on the opening drive, but the Dolphins recovered the ball. It was a nice moment for Wilson, who has been inconsistent but who occasionally flashes. Nice touch: Minshew threw to tight end Michael Mayer on the Raiders’ first offensive play. Mayer missed the past six games because of personal reasons. Mayer has one catch for five games. White starts: The Raiders made Zamir White the starting tailback for the game. He began the season as the starter, but was replaced by Alexander Mattison. Both White (quad) and Mattison (ankle) were injured. White had nine rushing yards on five carries and Mattison had 19 yards on five carries. The Raiders had 29 yards rushing yards by running backs, so their ground game woes continued Sunday. Solid start: The Raiders went three-and-out on their first offensive series under interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner, but they were bailed on a roughing the punter call. The Raiders went down on converted a 27-yard field goal by Daniel Carlson with eight seconds remaining in the first quarter, Fourth-down success:The Dolphins went for it on fourth down and short on both of their first two series and converted both times. The Dolphins had long drives on both of those drives, going 14 and 16 drives as they scored a total of 10 points. The Dolphins went on a 14-play scoring drive on their first drive of the second half. All three scoring drives went, at least, seven minutes, 44 seconds. Corner issues: Bennett went out for good on the second play of the game with a shoulder injury. He was replaced by rookie, fourth-round pick Decamerion Richardson. The Raiders were already without nickel Hobbs with an ankle injury. The Raiders’
Bills’ Amari Cooper makes one-handed catch vs. Chiefs (video)
Bills’ Amari Cooper makes one-handed catch vs. Chiefs (video) Bills’ Amari Cooper makes one-handed catch vs. Chiefs (video) Nick Wojton The Bills took an early lead on the Chiefs and Amari Cooper played his part. The receiver made a huge one-handed catch down the sideline for his team right after safety Taylor Rapp recorded an interception against Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. Cooper’s grab comes after he was listed on the injury report in recent weeks because of a wrist issue. After Cooper’s play, running back James Cook eventually rushed in a touchdown. That score put the Bills up 6-0 after a missed extra point by kicker Tyler Bass. Cooper’s grab can be found in the clip below:
Minnesota Vikings 23, Tennessee Titans 13: Vikings Complete AFC South Sweep
Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Another win for the Vikings The Minnesota Vikings went into their Week 11 matchup against the Tennessee Titans as a significant favorite in a game that they should have been able to get an easy victory in, similar to what they had against Jacksonville in Week 10. And, like they did against Jacksonville, the Vikings struggled a whole lot more than they probably should have but still managed to get the job done. Sam Darnold accounted for three Minnesota touchdowns on the afternoon and the defense did just enough to keep the Titans’ offense off balance to get themselves a 23-13 victory over the Titans at Nissan Stadium. The Titans got on the board first following yet another Minnesota turnover, as Aaron Jones fumbled a pitch from Sam Darnold on the Vikings’ first possession. Tennessee turned that opportunity into a 30-yard field goal from Nick Folk to take a 3-0 lead late in the first quarter. The Vikings struck back on their next possession, courtesy of a 47-yard catch-and-run from Sam Darnold to Jordan Addison for a big touchdown. The play was set up by a pass interference penalty on Justin Jefferson to put the ball on Tennessee’s side of the field and it put the Vikings ahead 7-3. Beautiful. Just beautiful. : @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/enWvDEymon — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 17, 2024 The Vikings added another touchdown midway through the second quarter in controversial fashion. The Vikings appeared to be stopped on a 4th-and-goal play from the 1-yard line, but the Titans were called for a personal foul penalty that was a bit questionable to give the Vikings another opportunity. Darnold then took the ball in on a quarterback sneak to give the Vikings a 13-3 lead after John Parker Romo missed the extra point. Sam gets us 6 on his own. : @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/RkXjnQE4NN — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 17, 2024 Minnesota then extended their lead just before halftime on a 40-yard field goal from Romo to make it 16-3. The Titans got back into the game in a big way midway through the third quarter, as Will Levis found Nick Westbrook-Ikhine for a 98-yard touchdown to cut the Minnesota lead to 16-10. The Vikings answered right back on their next possession, marching down the field and getting Darnold’s second touchdown pass of the day, this one a 3-yard flip to Cam Akers to make the score 23-10 with just over three minutes left in the third quarter. The Titans got another field goal from Folk early in the fourth quarter to make it a 10-point game at 23-13. The Vikings probably should have had a big touchdown from Darnold to Nailor that could have iced it but Jalen Nailor dropped what would have been a 46-yard score from Darnold, keeping it a 10-point game. After the Vikings punted it away, they forced a turnover on downs with a sack of Levis on a fourth down play to take over again near midfield. Tennessee turned the ball over on downs again just before the two-minute warning, and after the Vikings punted it away, Harrison Smith got the Vikings’ first turnover of the game, an interception of Levis that sealed the deal for the purple. The Vikings complete their season sweep of all four of their AFC South opponents with their victory over Tennessee, and move their record to 8-2 as they prepare for a road trip to Soldier Field in Week 12. The Vikings get their eighth win of the 2024 NFL season, taking down the Tennessee Titans by a score of 23-13 at Nissan Stadium. Thank you to everyone who got their coverage of this week’s game right here at The Daily Norseman!
Miami Dolphins stock up, stock down: Reactions to Week 11 win vs. Raiders
Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Miami Dolphins came away with an emphatic win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Who saw their stock rise or fall during the game? The Miami Dolphins have now won back-to-back games for the first time this season, moving them to 4-6 on the year and keeping their path way to the AFC playoff picture open. Their 34-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders was a solid all-around performance, even if it did not come with the typical explosiveness of the Dolphins offense. Rather than throwing the ball all over the field, Miami relied on their run game and shorter passes to attack Las Vegas. It was effective throughout the game, with the team finishing with no turnovers and punts – the only drive they did not score was as the offense ended the first half with the ball. We take a look at who saw their stock rise or fall during the team’s Week 11 win. Stock Up Tua Tagovaila, quarterback Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Miami’s signal caller finished the game 28-for-36 for 288 yards with three touchdowns and a passer rating of 127.8. He was sharp and he was decisive. He was sacked twice, including being stripped early in the game, but the Dolphins fell on the loose ball, and it did not come back to haunt them. Miami’s offense looks completely different when Tua is in the game versus when anyone else is at the helm. Some fans still call for the team to move on from Tagovailoa, but those voices are getting softer and less frequent. De’Von Achane, running back Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Heading into this season, the Dolphins running back room was expected to be a duo of runners attacking the team with their speed. Now, in Week 11, this is clearly Achane’s job with Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Wright in complementary roles. On Sunday, Achane carried the ball 17 times for 73 yards and a touchdown. He also had four receptions for 32 yards. If the Dolphins keep winning, Achane is going to announce himself as a household name at some point this season. Jonnu Smith, tight end Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Miami signed Smith this offseason to provide them with a receiving option out of the tight end position, serving as the catalyst for an evolution of head coach Mike McDaniel’s offense. He has become much more than that. He came into the game third on the team in receiving yards, trailing just wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. He caught six passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday, moving him ahead of Waddle for the season. Smith’s stats are bolstered by a 57-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, but he is still a huge part of the Miami offensive gameplan and, given how tight-end adverse McDaniel seemed in his first two years as the team’s head coach, Smith’s stock has continued to rise each week this year. Odell Beckham, Jr., wide receiver Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Beckham, signed in the offseason by the Dolphins to be their third receiving option, entered the game with five receptions for 32 yards on the season. During the game, he had two catches for 13 yards. He is not a focal point for the team, but he is clearly someone who can come in and provide a possession-style option for Tagovailoa. Beckham is not the elite wide receiver he was early in his career, but his stock is trending up as he gets more and more used to the Miami offensive system. Liam Eichenberg, guard Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Fans love to hate on Eichenberg, using him as the example of everything that is wrong in Miami. However, he has become a solid right guard, now that he has been allowed to settle into a position, and he has grown into an even more invaluable role for Miami. He is this Dolphins’ team’s version of Richie Incognito. He is able to get under the skin of opponents and make them do something dumb. Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith said of Eichenberg this week that he’s “a funny guy” and that is exactly what Miami needs. As injuries have forced players to rotate around him, Eichenberg is playing solid football and is annoying opponents. That’s a perfect role for him. Plus, he got to play against his brother for the first time in the NFL. That is pretty cool and worthy of being mentioned. Anthony Walker, Jr., linebacker Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Walker finished the game second in tackles with 10, trailing just fellow linebacker Jordyn Brooks with 12. After starting the year as the rotational linebacker, Walker has solidified the middle of the field since being added to the starting role and serving as the team’s defensive signal caller. He has been playing so well the team released former starter David Long. Jalen Ramsey, cornerback Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images The interception was nice, but that is not what landed Ramsey here. Twice on the last drive, he came up to make a tackle, hitting the Raiders player along the sideline so hard the offensive player went out of bounds moving backwards – preventing the clock from stopping. A cornerback who covers and makes interceptions is good. A physical cornerback who is willing to make tackles is great. A physical cornerback who can cover, make tackles, and has the football knowledge and reaction to recognize the situation and make a hit hard enough to keep the clock running is exceptional. Ramsey was exceptional down the stretch on Sunday. Zach Sieler, defensive tackle Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images It is almost cheating at this point to put Sieler in this category. If he and Calais Campbell are not Pro Bowl selections this season, some one was snubbed. Sieler finished the game with four tackles, a sack, and two quarterback hits. He is just nasty and he makes the Miami defense work. Stock Down
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Raiders vs Dolphins final score, immediate reactions in Week 11
Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Kevin Nogle began writing FanPosts on The Phinsider in 2009 before being added as a contributing author in 2010. He became the managing editor of the site in July 2011. He is a lifelong Dolphins fan and tries to always maintain a level-headed approach to covering the team. The Miami Dolphins welcomed the Las Vegas Raiders to Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins won to improve to 4-6 on the season. The Raiders fell to 2-8 with the loss. This game was a strange one for Dolphins fans. Miami did not flash the explosive, high-scoring offense they usually have, but instead the team went with a more deliberate, ball-control style. They chewed up game clock and continued to move the ball with the running game and the short passing game – yet still scored a season-high in points. Can Miami make a run toward the AFC playoffs? A second-straight win keeps the possibility alive. Here is the final score and our in-game reactions from throughout the Dolphins’ Week 11 win. Final Score Raiders 19 – 34 Dolphins Reactions First Quarter Dolphins first possession The Raiders won the coin toss and deferred, giving the Dolphins the ball first. Miami started with the ball at their 30-yard line, but quickly moved forward when, on 3rd-and-7, they completed a 17-yard pass from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to running back De’Von Achane with an additional 15 yards added on for an unnecessary roughness penalty on defensive end Maxx Crosby. Miami got lucky four plays later when Tagovailoa was stripped as he tried to avoid the pass rush, but tackle Kendall Lamm fell on the loose ball. On 3rd-and-20, Miami completed a 12-yard pass to running back Raheem Mostert, but a holding penalty on the Raiders superseded the play and gave Miami a free first down. Two Achane runs led to a 3rd-and-3, with Tagovailoa finding wide receiver Tyreek Hill for six yards and a first down, thanks to a perfectly executed rub route from wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, who ran an arrow route and just stood in the way of the defender on Hill. On 4th-and-Goal, Miami ran a great looking play to get tight end Jonnu Smith open in the endzone for the score. The Dolphins held the ball for 8:13 on the drive, running a deliberate script of plays and benefitting from bad penalties by the Raiders. Dolphins 7-0. Raiders first possession Everything seemed to be set up for a quick three-and-out from the Raiders, kicking the ball after just 43 seconds, but defensive lineman Calais Campbell just missed the block on the kick and when the punter’s foot hit Campbell’s helmet, the lineman was penalized for running into the kicker, giving the Raiders a first down. Three run plays moved the ball 29 yards, setting the Raiders up at the Miami 30-yard line. Miami cornerback Jalen Ramsey was called for a holding penalty on the next play on a snap when it appeared the referees threw a flag for, then ignored, an ineligible player downfield penalty but called Ramsey for a hold that was not there. The Raiders continued to put pressure on Miami with a 14-yard pass from quarterback Gardner Mishew on second down, but a sack two plays later by defensive lineman Zach Sieler – with defensive lineman Benito Jones forcing the quarterback into Sieler – effectively ended the drive and Las Vegas settled for a field goal. The penalties hurt the Dolphins, but the defense showed it is ready to go on the attack, getting after Mishew. Tight end Brock Bowers, who caught one pass for 14 yards on the drive, has to be the focal point for the defense. Dolphins 7-3. The kickoff killed the first-quarter clock. Second Quarter Dolphins second possession Miami again looked to a deliberate, time-consuming drive to open the second quarter. Achane carried the ball on the first three players, gaining 12 yards. After a pass from Tagovailoa to wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr., for eight yards, two incomplete passes brought up a 4th-and-2 from the Las Vegas 45-yard line. The Raiders used the first timeout before Miami could run their play, but Tagovailoa connected with Hill on a slant for five yards and a first down after the break. Two plays later, the pressure got into Tagovailoa’s face, but the quarterback rolled to his left and found Waddle for 24 yards. Rookie running back Jaylen Wright picked up five yards as he replaced Raheem Mostert in the lineup as the veteran runner left the game with a hip injury. Mostert returned a few plays later on a one-yard run as Miami reached the Raiders’ six-yard line, but an incomplete pass and a sack led to a field goal. Miami controlled the ball for 8:22 on the possession, again eating clock for an offense known to be a high-octane, explosive unit. Dolphins 10-3. Raiders second possession The Raiders opened with the ball at their own 30-yard line and 6:46 remaining on the clock. After Minshew was force d to scramble for a one-yard gain, he threw to Bowers for 12 yards, 14 yards, and a three-yard loss on the next three plays. A pass for wide receiver Jakobi Meyers for 11 yards gave the Raiders a first down at the Dolphins’ 29-yard line. Facing a 3rd-and-10 two plays later, Mishew returned to Bowers, who caught the pass for an 11-yard gain and a first down as the clock reached the two-minute warning. After the break, a four-yard run from running back Alexander Mattison moved the ball to the Miami 14-yard line. The Dolphins used their first timeout after the run. An incomplete pass brought up a 3rd-and-6, with Minshew flushed out of the pocket and able to scramble for just enough for the first down. A run for no gain, a sack by Dolphins linebacker Emmanuel Ogbah, and pressure forcing a short throw for five yards led to a Raiders field goal. Dolphins 10-6. Dolphins third possession Miami got the ball
4 takeaways from the Lions blowout win over the Jaguars
David Reginek-Imagn Images Four takeaways from the Lions historically impressive beatdown of the Jaguars in Week 11. The Detroit Lions took it to another level on Sunday, completing their third blowout win of the season with a 52-6 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. An iconic offensive performance Earlier in the week, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson expressed some frustration with the offense, noting that the team had mostly been carried by the defense and special teams over the past few weeks. So he offered a challenge to his own unit: “The challenge for us as an offense right now is to pull our weight because we feel like those two other units are doing it on their side of the ball right now,” Johnson said. Safe to say, the Lions offense answered the call. This tweet pretty much says it all: Today, the @Lions set single-game franchise records in: – margin of win (+46)– total net yards (644)– total first downs (38)#OnePride pic.twitter.com/GgnL8v9qF7 — Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) November 17, 2024 The Lions scored touchdowns on all seven of their first seven drives, and none of them were shortened by a defensive turnover or special teams. Every single touchdown drive was at least 60 yards long. Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown each had 100 yards and combined for 15 catches, 265 yards, and three touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery combined for 26 carries 144 yards and three rushing touchdowns. In short, everyone on the offense ate. Jared Goff bounces back It’s hard to say whether Goff can re-enter the MVP conversation after a five-interception night—even if those weren’t all on him—but he did everything he possibly could to put that game far in the rear-view mirror. Goff was perhaps even more impeccable than his “perfect” game against the Seattle Seahawks earlier this season. Goff went 24-of-29 for 412 yards, four touchdowns, and a perfect passer rating of 158.3. With a wildly impressive 14.2 yards per attempt and zero sacks allowed, Goff pretty much did whatever he wanted all game. Even more impressively, Goff managed the pocket beautifully all game and even finished 21 rushing yards—the fourth-highest total for a single game in his career. I would argue this was Goff’s best game of his Lions career, and I don’t imagine I’d get much pushback there. Kerby Joseph’s range is unbelievable There’s not a ton to say about the Lions’ defensive performance, even though they held the Jaguars to just 170 yards of offense and only allowed a pair of field goals. It was a mixture of good coverage, and a swarming run defense. But the most impressive feat of the day came from Lions safety Kerby Joseph, who tallied his (league-leading) seventh interception of the day. Mac Jones thought Luke Farrell had produced enough separation, but Joseph came from the middle of the field and closed the gap almost immediately. Watch the play below, and you’ll notice that Joseph started on the opposite hashmark. Kerby Joseph is inevitable #JAXvsDET | CBS pic.twitter.com/Ph8hXExZuJ — Detroit Lions (@Lions) November 17, 2024 He’s a special play-maker on the back end of this Lions defense alongside Brian Branch. Lions linebacker depth is likely to be tested The Lions lost Alex Anzalone to a forearm injury, and coach Dan Campbell confirmed after the game that he suffered a fracture and will miss six to eight weeks. Presumably, he’ll go to injured reserve, where he’ll join fellow linebackers Derrick Barnes and Jalen Reeves-Maybin. The Lions boasted a very strong linebacker room to start the season, so they have decent starters in both Malcolm Rodriguez and Jack Campbell, but the depth is about to be seriously challenged. Get ready to see a lot more of the likes of Ben Niemann and Trevor Nowaske.
6 winners, 1 loser from the Lions’ BLOWOUT against the Jaguars
Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images In the massive 52-6 win against the Jaguars on Sunday, almost every Lions player was a winner. Here are 6 winners, 1 loser from Week 11. There was no mercy in the dojo of Ford Field on Sunday. The Detroit Lions returned home after a 16-point comeback against the Houston Texans last week, and took one of the worst teams in the NFL in the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars came in as the leader for the number one pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and after the game I could see that being a lock. Detroit was a 14-point favorite entering the game and people thought that was a tough line to beat, but in the end, Detroit played a damn near perfect game. Outside of the final drive where Detroit just ran out the clock, they scored on every single drive they had the football. Check out my winners and losers in the 52-6 win against the Jaguars. Winners David Montgomery To be honest, I wasn’t expecting a big game by either of the running backs. The Jaguars pass defense is their biggest weakness, so I figured the Lions would attack that heavily over the running game. Lions running back David Montgomery didn’t like those plans and took the game over early on, starting with a touchdown run to give the Lions a lead at 7-3 they would never gave back. Mr. Bobblehead himself #JAXvsDET | CBS pic.twitter.com/NP9cJRLBWK — Detroit Lions (@Lions) November 17, 2024 Montgomery wouldn’t stop his scoring efforts there as he would find the end zone a second time, this time in the second quarter to make it 21-3, Detroit. He did everything he was asked to do and then some, catching passes and running down the Jaguars throat. Montgomery finished the game with 15 carries for 75 yards, two touchdowns, and three catches for 20 yards. Brian Branch Anywhere the Jaguars went on offense, safety Brian Branch was there to make a play. Branch was making big hits in the first quarter and was a menace when stopping the run. Branch finished with seven tackles and continues to have one of the biggest impacts on this defense. He lacked an interception and pass breakups, but he came out to hit people. Jahmyr Gibbs Montgomery wasn’t the only running back to have an impact in this one. His partner in crime, Jahmyr Gibbs, was just as explosive as Montgomery, but just didn’t happen to find the end zone as often. Gibbs finished with 11 carries for 69 yards and a touchdown. Sonic Spin Attack #JAXvsDET | CBS — Detroit Lions (@detroitlions.bsky.social) 2024-11-17T18:43:05.841Z Gibbs had more damage through the air than Montgomery, however, with just one catch. On the drive after the second Montgomery touchdown, Gibbs caught a pass in the flats, and turned it into a 54-yard gain thanks to his speed and quickness. There were a handful of times in the game where Gibbs made multiple players miss or ran straight into an open lane, but one lone straggler tripped him up or barely got enough to take him down. Gibbs is so damn explosive with his speed and acceleration it feels like cheating at times. His ability to turn short-yardage gains into big plays is something unique. The Lions offense having two different styles of running backs to do damage, however they need to get it done, is a great luxury to have. Jared Goff As expected, Lions quarterback Jared Goff had a very nice rebound game against the Jaguars. People still think that Goff is in the MVP race and while I think his five-interception game eliminated him, he is still having a fantastic season. He got back on track by going 24-for-29 for 412 yards and four touchdowns—and most importantly no interceptions. Goff even used his legs multiple times in the game, and not to just escape pressure, but to gain yardage and move the chains. Goff had four carries for 21 yards, his fourth-best rushing game of his career, and his most rushing yards in a game since 2017 when he had 22. Goff looked comfortable for most of the game. Even when the Jaguars would generate pressure, Goff made smart decisions and threw the ball into the ground. Goff needed to rebound after a career-worst game, and Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson set him up well. Amon-Ra St. Brown The passing game was due to have a big game against the poor Jaguars secondary and Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown took advantage of the struggling unit. St. Brown made all sorts of catches, and found the end zone two times. St. Brown finished with 11 catches for a career-high 161 yards and two touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. Brown is in the end zone for a franchise-record 8⃣th straight game #JAXvsDET | CBS — Detroit Lions (@detroitlions.bsky.social) 2024-11-17T19:14:55.579Z St. Brown also broke a record for the Lions, getting a touchdown in eight straight games. He is Goff’s favorite target and it’s clear why, he can do it all and is a reliable, consistent weapon this offense loves to use. This offense was doing it all on Sunday and St. Brown was the most consistent threat that the Jaguars couldn’t stop. Jameson Williams Speaking of wide receivers, I predicted earlier in the week that Jameson Williams would have a big game and boy did he. He was explosive in almost every play he had the ball, making the Jaguars secondary looking silly at times. After the running game and St. Brown found the end zone, Goff knew it was time for Williams to join in on the fun. Waymo on the loose to start the second half #JAXvsDET | CBS — Detroit Lions (@detroitlions.bsky.social) 2024-11-17T19:51:22.790Z St. Brown wasn’t alone in career days as Williams had a career-high 124 yards on four catches and a touchdown. He even was on the receiving end of a hook and ladder play that gave him nine yards on a lateral from St.
NFL Week 11 Late Games
Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images For your late-afternoon and early-evening watching. With the Philadelphia Eagles game out of the way on Thursday, here’s a look at Sunday’s late-afternoon viewing options, including the 49ers hosting the Seahawks, and the Chiefs on the road in Buffalo. Here’s who the BGN writers are predicting to win, and here’s who you should be rooting for this week. You can check out 506sports to see which games are being broadcast in your area — the Philly area will get the Chiefs vs. Bills game on CBS. Check below for more information on how to watch these NFL Week 11 late games. Online Streaming FuboTV | Paramount+ | FOX Sports Sunday, October 27 ATLANTA FALCONS (6-4) at DENVER BRONCOS (5-5) Start time: 4:05 PM ETChannel: FOXAnnouncers: Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Laura Okmin (field reporter) SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (4-5) at SAN FRANCISCO 49ers (5-4) Start time: 4:05 PM ETChannel: FOXAnnouncers: Joe Davis, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver (field reporter) KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (9-0) at BUFFALO BILLS (8-2) Start time: 4:25 PM ETChannel: CBSAnnouncers: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson (field reporter) Note: This is an open thread. Discuss all of the NFL Week 11 late games here in the comment section. Stay tuned for the Sunday Night Football thread to be posted later today.
PFF grades are LIVE: College football Week 12
PFF grades are live! Check out PFF Premium Stats for all grades and numbers from Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.