Tag Archives: defensive

Isaiah Rodgers produces all-time defensive performance as Vikings maul Bengals

Isaiah Rodgers produces all-time defensive performance as Vikings maul Bengals

MINNEAPOLIS — At one point, all of the Minnesota Vikings’ defenders surrounded Isaiah Rodgers on the sideline. He was leaning over on the metal bench, gassed after another game-breaking play. They’d already patted him on the helmet. High fives were no longer going to do this performance justice. So, they circled around him and showered him with bows as if …

Read More »

Defensive struggles, injury notes and more from Cowboys’ Week 3 loss

Defensive struggles, injury notes and more from Cowboys’ Week 3 loss

Need for better execution After giving up over 500 yards of offense last week to the New York Giants, the Cowboys surrendered 385 total yards of offense to the Chicago Bears in Matt Eberflus’ return to Chicago. Second-year quarterback Caleb Williams finished the game by matching his career high of four passing touchdowns. On all of them, Chicago’s receivers were …

Read More »

Offensive lineman Steve Avila doubtful, defensive end Braden Fiske and tight end Colby Parkinson questionable

Offensive lineman Steve Avila doubtful, defensive end Braden Fiske and tight end Colby Parkinson questionable

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – Rams offensive lineman Steve Avila (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia (10 a.m. PT, FOX). Meanwhile, defensive end Braden Fiske (oblique) and tight end Colby Parkinson (shoulder) are questionable. “I think the expectations are we’re hopeful that he’ll (Fiske) be ready to go,” McVay said. “Same thing …

Read More »

Lions Week 3 preview: Breaking down Ravens’ offensive, defensive schemes – Pride Of Detroit

Lions Week 3 preview: Breaking down Ravens’ offensive, defensive schemes – Pride Of Detroit

Lions Week 3 preview: Breaking down Ravens’ offensive, defensive schemes  Pride Of Detroit NOTEBOOK: Goff, Lions’ offense look to keep it rolling Monday night in Baltimore  Detroit Lions Jared Goff: Ravens “kicked our butt” in 2023, “we certainly remember that”  NBC Sports Ravens’ Jackson unaware of his MNF magic acts  ESPN News & Notes: Lamar Jackson Explains Why He’s So Good on ‘Monday Night …

Read More »

Quinnen Williams vows Jets won’t repeat Bills defensive clunker

Quinnen Williams vows Jets won’t repeat Bills defensive clunker

Rich CiminiSep 18, 2025, 04:57 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York Daily News and is a …

Read More »

Rod Woodson: ‘Rules,’ Not ‘Tools,’ Are To Blame For Steelers’ Defensive Struggles

Rod Woodson: ‘Rules,’ Not ‘Tools,’ Are To Blame For Steelers’ Defensive Struggles

For two straight weeks, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense has gotten dismantled. They’ve faced two middling offenses, but against the Steelers, those units have looked much better. There were high expectations for the Steelers’ defense going into this season, but now, it’s unclear if they’ll even be average on that aide of the ball. Being historic should no longer be their …

Read More »

UCLA loses defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe after 0-3 start

UCLA loses defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe after 0-3 start

The fallout from UCLA coach DeShaun Foster’s dismissal deepened Wednesday when interim coach Tim Skipper disclosed that defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe had agreed to “mutually part ways” with the team, depriving the Bruins of one of their most respected assistant coaches. Meeting with reporters for the first time since he was selected to coach the team for the rest of …

Read More »

Roquan Smith Tabbed AFC Defensive Player of the Week

Roquan Smith Tabbed AFC Defensive Player of the Week

Smith previously won AFC Defensive Player of the Month honors in 2022, his first season in Baltimore, when he compiled 66 tackles, one sack, and one interception across six games. Through two games this season, he leads the Ravens with 25 tackles, with Kyle Hamilton trailing him with 14 for the second most. Source link

Read More »