Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie class fared in a 23-21 loss at the Houston Texans on Sunday and ahead to Week 17’s home game against the New York Giants. Ashton Jeanty: The No. 6 overall draft pick played 92 percent of the snaps and 21 percent increase from the […] Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie class fared ina 23-21 loss at the Houston Texans on Sunday and ahead to Week 17’s home game against the New York Giants. Ashton Jeanty: The No. 6 overall draft pick played 92 percent of the snaps and 21 percent increase from the week before and he made the most of it. Jeanty broke a streak of averaging 34.5 yards a game for the past eight games with likely his best overall game. He had 128 rushing yards on 24 carries and scored on a catch of 60 yards and a rush of 51 yards. The Raiders need to continue to feed him this week. Jack Bech: The second-round pick played 72 percent of the snaps and had two catches for 43 yards on three targets, including a big 37-yard play. He needs get more targets in he final two games. Darien Porter: The third-round pick played 96 percent of the snaps. He had his moments, but was also called for a critical pass-interference penalty in the fourth quarter. The game broadcasters supported the call, but Raiders’ coach Pete Carroll called it a “lousy” call. Carroll has been complimentary of Porter’s play. Caleb Rogers: The third-round pick played the entire game continued to start. He suffered a quad injury late. It is unknown if it will affect his availability against the Giants. Charles Grant: The offensive lineman, taken in the third round, has been active for ni10 games because Kolton Miller is out for with a high-ankle sprain. He played five snaps in Week 15 after playing just one snap earlier in the season. Before the Houston game, Carroll said he wanted to get Grant some more playing time, yet he played just two offensive snaps against the Texans. Join the conversation! Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts New, improved notifications system! Dont’e Thornton: The wide receiver, taken in the fourth round, he played just four offensive snaps after playing just eight snaps at the Eagles. he was not targeted. He started the season as a big part of the offense, but the team has gone away from him. Tonka Hemingway: The fourth-round pick played for the seventh time this season and played 33 percent of the snaps. he had a tackle for loss and two tackles. JJ Pegues: The defensive tackle, taken in the sixth round, played for the seventh time, playing playing 11 snaps before suffering a hand injury. He didn’t have any tackles. It is unknown if the injury will affect him this week. Cody Lindenberg: The seventh-round pick played 90 percent of the special-teams snaps, which is his normal range. Carter Runyan: The undrafted free agent tight end played four snaps on offense and 22 snaps on special teams. Greedy Vance: The undrafted free agent played 10 snaps on defense after being a healthy scratch at the Eagles. See More:
Ashton Jeanty shows who he can be in Week 16
J.J. McCarthy Out Against Lions, Max Brosmer to Start
Right around 48 hours out from their Christmas Day game against the Detroit Lions, we have the answer to who will be starting at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17. . .and it will not be J.J. McCarthy. Head coach Kevin O’Connell announced just moments ago that McCarthy has a hairline fracture in […] Right around 48 hours out from their Christmas Day game against the Detroit Lions, we have the answer to who will be starting at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17. . .and it will not be J.J. McCarthy. Head coach Kevin O’Connell announced just moments ago that McCarthy has a hairline fracture in his throwing hand and is out for Thursday afternoon’s game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Max Brosmer will get the start at quarterback for the Vikings. McCarthy injured his hand late in the second quarter of the Vikings’ 16-13 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon and sat out the second half as Brosmer took over. It’s the third injury this season that will cause him to miss games. He missed several games with a high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 2 and also missed a game due to a concussion. O’Connell said that McCarthy will not be placed on injured reserve and that the team will determine whether or not he will be able to play in the team’s regular season finale against Green Bay in Week 18. Brosmer, who started the game that McCarthy missed with that concussion against the Seattle Seahawks, will get his second career NFL start. Vikings fans will be hoping that it goes significantly better than his first start did because. . .well, to be honest, it would be hard for it to go much worse. Brosmer threw four interceptions in that game in Seattle, and the Vikings put up what was, at least by one measure, their worst offensive performance of the last 50 years in a 26-0 loss. John Wolford will serve as Brosmer’s backup for Thursday’s game. The Vikings already had a bit of an uphill battle ahead of them on Christmas Day, and now they’re going into battle led by their backup quarterback. Max Brosmer will get the start in front of the hometown fans for “Winter Whiteout” day at U.S. Bank Stadium, as J.J. McCarthy will miss the game with a hairline fracture in his throwing hand. See More:
NFL Week 17 power rankings: Detroit Lions on the outside looking in
The Detroit Lions (8-7) fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-24 in Week 16, a game that delivered a massive blow to the Lions’ chances of making the postseason. Despite being touchdown favorites, the Lions were never able to gain control of the game and once again failed to live up to their potential. Let’s take […] The Detroit Lions (8-7) fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-24 in Week 16, a game that delivered a massive blow to the Lions’ chances of making the postseason. Despite being touchdown favorites, the Lions were never able to gain control of the game and once again failed to live up to their potential. Let’s take a look at how things shook out in this week’s power rankings. Sports Illustrated: 12 (Previous rank: 13) From Conor Orr: Forget about the ridiculous nine-minute long, strangely narrativized explanation for the offensive pass interference at the end of this game. This was the call that officials should be hiding from on Monday morning. The one that actually cost the Lions a postseason berth. The Ringer: 14 (Previous rank: 7) From Diante Lee: The good news is Detroit should be fine in 2026 and beyond. Detroit’s playoff chances were effectively washed away in Sunday’s wild loss to Pittsburgh. The Lions haven’t had a bad season, but the team regressed just enough on offense to reveal what should be the priorities for that unit: finding a new play caller and a little more talent on the offensive line. The good thing for the Lions is that the team as a whole is still in a healthy enough place to make those tweaks. The upcoming draft should be deep with guards, and coaching movement elsewhere in the league might free up an opportunity to upgrade its offensive coordinator. With a strong offseason, we’ll look back at 2025 as just a blip in the Dan Campbell era. ESPN: 14 (Previous rank: 12) From ESPN Staff, excerpt from Eric Woodyard: Rookie of the year: Wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa Although TeSlaa has received limited action, the rookie receiver has been a star in his role. Five of his 12 receptions have gone for touchdowns. He has also produced several jaw-dropping plays, including a ridiculous one-handed grab for his first career touchdown in Week 1 against the Packers. TeSlaa is the fourth rookie wide receiver in franchise history to log at least five touchdown receptions, joining Amon-Ra St. Brown (2021), Titus Young (2011) and Roy Williams (2004). USA Today: 14 (Previous rank: 13) Their first losing streak since 2022 could also lead to their first playoff absence since 2022. Sporting News: 14 (Previous rank: 13) The Lions have been struggling to run the ball at will like they did last season and taking that element away, as the Steelers did. That and an injury-depleted defense have been the downfall for Detroit as a playoff contender. The Athletic: 15 (Previous rank: 13) One concern: How do they fix the defense? For all the concern about how Detroit would fare after losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, it has been the defense that has fallen apart this season. The offense remains one of the game’s best, but the defense ranks 26th in EPA per play since Week 8. Yahoo Sports: 15 (Previous rank: 13) There has been angst about the officiating, but what were the Lions doing making it that close against the Steelers at home? And, to go a step further, how did the Lions get themselves in a position to need to beat Pittsburgh to realistically stay alive for the playoffs? This season has been an utter disappointment. They’re 4-6 since Week 5. And with many massive contracts on the books with more big extensions to come, it’s possible we’ve already seen the peak for this Lions core. NFL.com: 15 (Previous rank: 14) From Eric Edholm: The Lions’ season, for all intents and purposes, might have come to an end on a failed fourth-and-goal play — one of the wilder ones you’ll see — and it was somewhat fitting for a frustrating season in Detroit. Their playoff chances aren’t completely gone, but it’s going to take something miraculous to get them in now. Two more road games remain, and the Lions need to win one just to avoid finishing below .500. They just never caught fire after the bye, and on Sunday, they lost back-to-back games for the first time in more than three years. Detroit’s run game has stalled, and a beat-up offensive line had something to do with that. The Steelers also had their way with the Lions defense, which has been competitive but unable to stop the bleeding. It’s a tough finish for a team that had taken the league by storm the past two seasons. It doesn’t appear to be in the cards this time around. CBS Sports: 17 (Previous rank: 18) From Pete Prisco: They face long odds to make the playoffs now, which has to be a major disappointment for a team with high expectations coming into this year. The defense is bad. See More: Detroit Lions Analysis
The 2025 Eagles have 5 Pro Bowlers
The NFL officially announced the 2026 Pro Bowl Games rosters on Tuesday morning. As it turns out, the Philadelphia Eagles have five players who made the NFC team. The list: The NFL also announced five Eagles alternates: Some notes and thoughts: The NFL officially announced the 2026 Pro Bowl Games rosters on Tuesday morning. As it turns out, the Philadelphia Eagles have five players who made the NFC team. The list: DT Jalen Carter — 2nd Pro Bowl (2024, 2025) LB Zack Baun — 2nd Pro Bowl (2024, 2025) C Cam Jurgens — 2nd Pro Bowl (2024, 2025) CB Quinyon Mitchell — 1st Pro Bowl (2025) CB Cooper DeJean — 1st Pro Bowl (2025) The NFL also announced five Eagles alternates: EDGE Jaelan Phillips (2nd alternate) RB Saquon Barkley (3rd alternate) TE Dallas Goedert (3rd alternate) ST Kelee Ringo (4th alternate) QB Jalen Hurts (5th alternate) Some notes and thoughts: Carter is the Eagles’ sole Pro Bowl “starter.” Carter is undoubtedly a special player at his best but he hasn’t really had a great season, in no small part due to the massive workload he played in 2024. Carter has been plagued by injury issues this season and he’s only just set to return from a “procedure” on both of his shoulders. Jordan Davis, who somehow isn’t even an alternate, has a stronger case to be a Pro Bowler than Carter this season. Speaking of undeserved Pro Bowl honors, it’s bizarre to see that Jurgens made the cut. He has not passed the eye test this year as the Eagles’ running game has struggled. He ranks 21st out of 41 centers graded by Pro Football Focus. And it’s not like he made the Pro Bowl based on a strong track record of production in previous years. In this specific respect, it would’ve made more sense if Landon Dickerson made the Pro Bowl this season. Strange. Baun is definitely deserving. He’s allowed an even lower passer rating this year (66.9) than he did last year (80.5) as he’s already doubled his 2024 interception total with two games still yet to play. Cool to see Mitchell and DeJean properly recognized for being two of the very best cornerbacks in the NFL. They’ve followed up awesome rookie seasons with strong sophomore showings. DeJean is allowing a 72.6 passer rating when targeted. Mitchell is allowing just a 61.7 passer rating when targeted. Dumb to see that Lane Johnson isn’t a Pro Bowler. He continues to be disrespected. Repeating what I said last year: DeVonta Smith has yet to make a Pro Bowl. Which feels so weird because he’s so obviously that kind of caliber player. The Eagles’ offensive ineptitude this season obviously hasn’t done him any favors. Former Eagles players who made the Pro Bowl include: K Cameron Dicker and S Kevin Byard. See More: Philadelphia Eagles News
Eagles-Commanders Film Review: Cool to see the development of Jordan Davis
This felt like one of those defensive performances where you finish the film thinking this Philadelphia Eagles defense is just getting better. The Washington Commanders don’t have a great offense, and after Marcus Mariota went out, it became a bit of a silly game, but that almost doesn’t matter. The Eagles played with a clarity […] This felt like one of those defensive performances where you finish the film thinking this Philadelphia Eagles defense is just getting better. The Washington Commanders don’t have a great offense, and after Marcus Mariota went out, it became a bit of a silly game, but that almost doesn’t matter. The Eagles played with a clarity and confidence that wasn’t there earlier in the season. This was another defensive performance that looked organised, physical, and increasingly comfortable in Vic Fangio’s structure. Defense Early on, the run defense set the tone, and it started on the edges. I’ve spoken a lot about the under center run game, and I thought I’d include this as an example of why the simple shotgun read-option style run isn’t as effective as it once was. Nolan Smith showed how modern edge play isn’t about reckless crashing and flying upfield anymore, but it’s about forcing the handoff, staying square, and then still having the explosiveness to close. When you combine that with Jordan Davis collapsing the interior, Washington had little margin for error. This type of run game isn’t as dominant as it was a few years ago, which is why it’s important to have variety. What really jumps off the film, though, is how clean everything looks on the back end. Andrew Mukuba is obviously more talented than Marcus Epps and has a higher ceiling, but I think Epps understands this scheme better right now. Should he start in the playoffs if Mukuba is healthy? It’s an interesting debate to have. The communication in the secondary right now is outstanding. You see it snap after snap. The same thing is happening on multiple snaps. Quinyon Mitchell is essentially erasing the boundary, routes are being passed off seamlessly, and the coverage is rotating post-snap without panic. When Cover 6 (quarter-quarter-half) is executed this well, quarterbacks simply run out of answers. The margins to complete passes are just so small. That communication showed up again in match 3 here, where it’s just perfect. Quinyon understands where his help is, so he lets the receiver go inside. Zack Baun knows when he can sit inside and leave the #3 to the safety, and there is nowhere to go with the football. When everyone is on the same page, pass rushers don’t need to win instantly, and Brandon Graham was the beneficiary here, arriving late for another sack because the quarterback had nowhere clean to go with the football. The communication is so clean! That said, the film isn’t perfect, and Washington did show something that better offenses will absolutely try to copy. So, it’s worth highlighting here. By keeping Quinyon fixed as the boundary corner and using 3×1 formations, they forced Adoree’ Jackson into isolated situations against Terry McLaurin with no safety help. That’s a tough ask. Fangio’s trust in his corners is admirable, but there may be moments where a change-up, such as asking Quinyon to travel, becomes necessary against elite receivers. We saw this early on in the season, but lately he has stayed as a boundary corner, and I’ve explained why in the past. Good teams will try to attack this. As often in the NFL, you can’t do the same thing for too long, or teams will catch on. That’s why we love the game! An injury to Nakobe Dean forced some rotation at linebacker, and Jihaad Campbell’s snaps were quietly encouraging. He was asked to do a bit of everything, and while it wasn’t spectacular, it was competent and pretty good overall. Considering how little work he’s had recently, not looking like a liability is a win, and there were flashes of why the Eagles value his versatility. I still enjoy him in coverage. As the game wore on, Jordan Davis just kept making play after play. This wasn’t a two-series burst or a situational role; this was sustained dominance. He anchored against double teams, stayed light enough on his feet to close cutbacks, and didn’t fade as the snap count climbed. The past month has been the best football of his career, and it’s no longer just about “potential” with him; he’s actively controlling and dominating games. He’s going to get paid, hopefully by us, and he deserves it. Washington also tried to manipulate Quinyon out of the action with motion, creating overloads away from him and essentially daring the Eagles to adjust. It worked occasionally, as you can see here. It’s another reminder that smart offenses will try to take advantage of what the Eagles are doing on defense, and the Eagles will need answers when opponents start scrutinizing what the Eagles are doing with Quinyon. Even when things weren’t perfectly aligned, Quinyon Mitchell still made plays that defy logic. He’s outrageously good. The best cornerback I’ve seen since I’ve been properly writing about this team. There were reps where his leverage wasn’t ideal, where he expected help that didn’t materialise, and he still arrived on time to disrupt the catch. His timing at the catch point is absurd, and the way he recovers mid-route speaks to both elite athleticism and processing speed. Watching him and Cooper DeJean every week is a joy. This is a cool rep. Late motion forced him to adjust from press to off coverage in real time as Washington went from a 3×1 to a 2×2. Some lesser corners would panic in those moments. Quinyon is not one of those. He gained depth, stayed patient, and still exploded downhill to break up the pass. Awareness plus physical gifts is how elite corners separate themselves. He’s as good as it gets. Both of the safeties deserve credit, too. Blankenship and Epps
Eagles rookie report card from the Commanders game
The Eagles beat Washington to secure their first back-to-back division title in 21 years. The score makes it seem like it was a closer game than it was, as the Eagles dominated on both sides of the ball, putting back-ups in for a good chunk of the fourth quarter. After a few weeks where the […] The Eagles beat Washington to secure their first back-to-back division title in 21 years. The score makes it seem like it was a closer game than it was, as the Eagles dominated on both sides of the ball, putting back-ups in for a good chunk of the fourth quarter. After a few weeks where the rookies were shut out of meaningful participation, the first-year players made an impact this week. Jihaad Campbell’s role was reduced quite heavily over the last two months with the return of Nakobe Dean and the Eagles trading for Jaelan Phillips. An unfortunate hamstring injury forced Dean out of the game on Saturday, meaning Campbell had to come in and fill Dean’s very big shoes on defense. And that he did! Campbell looked comfortable at inside linebacker, making big time tackles in the run and passing game. He flowed easily in coverage to prevent big plays and even had a good rep as a pass rusher. It’s not surprising, but Campbell looks a lot better as a featured defensive player who gets 30+ snaps a game instead of someone who gets half that. Hopefully the Dean injury isn’t serious, but the Eagles can sleep well knowing Campbell can play great football if they need him to start. The Rest Ty Robinson got a few snaps on defense at defensive tackle. After looking rough during preseason, he held his own in limited time. Smael Mondon Jr. also saw some time on defense at the end of the game. Darius Cooper continues to see snaps at WR4 while doing most of his work as a run blocker. Notably was a catalyst in the Eagles late-game scuffle. Starters going out early meant Drew Kendall saw a few snaps at center, where he looked solid. See More: Philadelphia Eagles analysis
Survey: Do the NY Giants have a bright future in 2026?
The New York Giants 2025 season has almost come to a close. We’re giving the folks who collect responses and create our graphics a break for the Christmas holiday this week, we only have one question for you. That question is, of course: How confident are you that the Giants are heading in the right direction? We don’t yet know who will be leading the Giants in 2026, though we’ve heard that they have an early shortlist of candidates. That list includes: Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak We also have to assume that if a current head coach like John Harbaugh or Kevin Stefanski becomes available, they’d jump to the top of the list. We’ll get clarity on that question soon enough. But opinions also differ on whether the Giants have talented players who are playing poorly or simply a poor roster. The optimistic view is that the good coaching could get the players who have played well in the past to regain — or surpass — their previous form. The pessimistic view is that the roster has little talent and the team needs a full teardown and rebuild. So where do you come down? Do you think the Giants are a coach away from rebounding, a la the New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, and Jacksonville Jaguars? Or are they more like the New York Jets who need to sell off assets and hope they got the least-bad option for a coach? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Giants fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
Eagles News: Lane Johnson among biggest Pro Bowl snubs (once again)
Eagles Question of the Day: Who is the 2025 NFL MVP at this point? Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation! Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … 2026 Pro Bowl roster snubs: Who should be an NFL all-star? – ESPNLane Johnson, OT, Philadelphia Eagles. Who […] Eagles Question of the Day: Who is the 2025 NFL MVP at this point? Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation! Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … 2026 Pro Bowl roster snubs: Who should be an NFL all-star? – ESPN Lane Johnson, OT, Philadelphia Eagles. Who he should replace: Trent Williams, OT, San Francisco 49ers. Why he should be in: If Joe Alt can make the Pro Bowl despite playing only six games, I don’t particularly understand how the best tackle in football didn’t make the Pro Bowl with 10 games played. Johnson is an unparalleled talent at right tackle who should have been in over all three NFC tackles so long as his health absence was not disqualifying. The Eagles should put the pedal to the metal against the Bills – BGN Now is not the time to take the foot off the gas. Flying high thanks to a badly-needed two-game winning streak on the heels of three straight deflating defeats, the Eagles find themselves in a solid position entering the final two weeks of the season. With their second straight division title locked up, the Birds have looked a lot more like their 2024 selves of late, just in time for another Super Bowl run. They will most likely enter the postseason tournament as the No. 3 seed in the NFC, although there is an outside shot at No. 2. NFC East Mixtape Vol. 181: The Eagles Broke The NFC East Curse – BGN YouTube It finally happened. A team actually repeated as NFC East winners as the Philadelphia Eagles locked up the NFL’s most storied division last week. They are headed back to the playoffs and as they are the Dallas Cowboys joined both the Washington Commanders and New York Giants as teams officially eliminated from playoff contention. What do we make of all four teams as we enter the final two weeks of the regular season? RJ Ochoa and Brandon Lee Gowton discuss on the latest edition of the NFC East Mixtape. NFC Hierarchy/Obituary: Week 17 edition – PhillyVoice 5) Eagles (10-5): The Eagles’ defense has been on fire of late, the offense has been better, and they’ll be getting Lane Johnson and Jalen Carter back from injuries. Nobody is talking about the Eagles as Super Bowl favorites anymore, and for good reason since their offense went into hibernation for a month-plus, but they can beat anyone. Getting Better – Iggles Blitz I’m sure Fangio would credit DL coach Clint Hurtt and the players, but I think the old man deserves credit for knowing how/when to use his guys. He has done a good job of building their confidence while also being tough on them. Jordan Davis has gone from underachiever to possible Pro Bowl player. Davis doesn’t get there without tough love from Uncle Vic. Fangio is special because he understands players and schemes. Think about the vision he had for Zack Baun. He took a role player edge rusher and turned him into an All Pro LB. Cooper DeJean was an outside CB at Iowa. Some thought he might be best at safety. Fangio put Coop in the slot and he’s become an elite player. As for scheme, he’s brilliant at taking simple ideas and getting his players to execute them at a high level. No suspension coming for Tyler Steen after fight in Washington – NBCSP The Eagles will have right guard Tyler Steen when they play the Bills on the road Sunday in Week 17. There will be no suspensions handed out from the fight between the Eagles and Commanders in the fourth quarter on Saturday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. While Steen will obviously be fined for his role in the fracas, he will not have to miss a game and give up a game check. The fight between the Eagles and Commanders came with just over 4 minutes remaining in the Eagles’ 29-18 win. It broke out after the Eagles’ successful two-point conversion attempt, which put them up 29-10. The incident began with some pushing and shoving before Steen found himself in the middle of a bunch of burgundy jerseys throwing punches. Steen was tossed from the game along with two Washington players: Javon Kinlaw and Quan Martin, who were also involved. “It’s chippy out there,” said running back Saquon Barkley, who was also involved in some pushing. “We have a lot of history with this team, especially since I’ve been here and have it in the past. This team don’t like us. That’s just the truth. We don’t like them either. But we gotta keep it football.” Struggling Eagles player opens up about benching: ‘I’m not perfect’ – NJ.com “I’m a 21-year-old linebacker in the NFL, so damn sure got a bright future ahead of me,” Campbell told NJ Advance Media on Saturday after the team’s victory over the Washington Commanders. Fourth-year linebacker Nakobe Dean missed the first five weeks of this season recovering from last year’s knee injury and was not given a full workload until after the Week 9 bye. Once he replaced Campbell as the starter last month, the Eagles’ defense improved against the run and with its blitzing, two facets of the game that remain unpolished for Campbell. He has great long-term upside because of his coverage skills, but he will need to grow as a run defender to reach his full potential. According to Pro Football Focus metrics, he ranks 45th out of 85 linebackers in run defense. “I’m not perfect,” Campbell said. “Just learning from the greats, right? Even from the linebackers we got (on our team).
NY Giants DL coach Andre Patterson reveals prostate cancer battle
New York Giants defensive line coach Andre Patterson revealed to ESPN that he coached this season while undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. Patterson, 65, began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of Montana in 1982. He shared a simple message: “Make sure you get checked.” According to ESPN, Patterson’s prostate cancer was diagnosed early in the 2025 calendar year, and several players learned of it in the spring. He told ESPN his health outlook was positive. Patterson, who has had a distinguished career coaching many great defensive linemen, came to the Giants in 2022. Patterson coached through a health crisis in 2022 that caused him to spend eight days in an Intensive Care Unit, miss several weeks of work, and coach practices from a cart when he did return. Patterson told ESPN he has used lessons from throughout his life to teach players. “Stuff happens in life,” he said. “Learning those things as a young man is going to help them down the road as they deal with other things that happen to all of us in life’s journey. So that is the way I approach it. I tell my guys all the time, if all I do is teach you how to be a good football player, I’m cheating you. I have to help you with life’s journey. So we talk about things other than football a lot because my job is to also prepare them for what life is going to give them when they are no longer a football player.” In an exclusive interview with Patterson before the 2023 season, I asked him why he kept going. “Because I love it,” he said, adding with a laugh, “You sound like my wife.” “When my feet hit the floor in the morning, I’m still excited about going to work,” Patterson said. “I’m excited about being around my players and seeing my players every day and the camaraderie with the coaches. It’s what I love to do. It’s what makes me tick. “It’s more of that than I would say chasing the dream of winning a Super Bowl. Don’t get me wrong, I want to do that, and I’ve got a burning desire. And I want to try to achieve that and help our team reach that goal. But it’s more that I love what I do, and it’s a huge, huge part of who I am. And I guess I’m just not ready to let it go.” See More: New York Giants News
Fantasy Football Rankings 2025: Week 17
Set your fantasy football lineups and get on your way to winning a 2025 championship with Nathan Jahnke’s Week 17 rankings. Premium Content Sign Up Fantasy Football Rankings 2025: Week 17 Kyle Pitts Sr. is a top-five tight end option: The Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons close out the fantasy football season on Monday night, and Pitts is one of several fantasy starters who will be putting up several fantasy points in that game. Most accurate rankings: FantasyPros‘ rankings accuracy competition in each of the last five seasons among those who rank quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, kickers, team defense and IDP. Get PFF+ for 30% off: Use promo code HOLIDAY30 to unlock the PFF Player Prop Tool, Premium Stats, fantasy dashboards, the PFF Mock Draft Simulator, industry-leading fantasy rankings and much more — everything you need to win your season. Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes These are my fantasy football rankings for the week for PPR leagues. According to FantasyPros, my rankings have been among the 12-most accurate in five of the last six seasons when just considering the core four positions, joining only three other analysts. They ranked seventh last season Injury statuses like Q for questionable are included once they are official, leading up to a game. Prior to that, practice statuses for the most recent practice are provided. This includes DNP for did not participate, LP for limited participation and FP for full participation. You can find rankings in other formats in our rankings tool.
