The Patriots are adding a kicker. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, New England is adding John Parker Romo to its practice squad on Tuesday. Romo was waived by the Vikings over the weekend as rookie kicker Will Reichard returned from injured reserve. In four games for Minnesota, Romo connected on 11-of-12 field goals and … Read more
1. Lions (last week No. 1; 12-1): Too much risk it, eventually no biscuit. 2. Eagles (No. 3; 11-2): It’ll be hard to win the NFL’s equivalent of the Pennsylvania High School Championship when you can barely beat a JV team from North Carolina. 3. Chiefs (No. 4; 12-1): They keep finding new ways to … Read more
In Roob’s Eagles Stats: Crazy pass defense numbers and more Saquon originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia This week’s edition of Roob’s Eagles Stats is a mixed bag. Mostly good, some bad and some that we’re just not sure what to make of. But we’ve got the usual Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts facts and … Read more
Joey Slye on notice? Patriots to add ex-Vikings kicker, per report originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Joey Slye’s days as the New England Patriots’ kicker might be numbered. The Patriots are expected to sign kicker John Parker Romo to their practice squad, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports. The Minnesota Vikings waived Romo on Saturday, … Read more
The 1972 Miami Dolphins are considered by some the greatest team in NFL history. Yet, they were underdogs at many sportsbooks for Super Bowl VII. That means before a 14-7 win over Washington to finish an undefeated season, the 1972 Dolphins weren’t even considered by many oddsmakers to be the best team that season. They … Read more
Identifying players who have run particularly hot or cold in recent weeks will be the goal of this space over the 2024 NFL season. Spotting guys who are “due” won’t always work out because my children recently lost my magic eight ball, leaving me powerless to predict the future. Nevertheless, we persist in finding NFL … Read more
The Ravens had a bye in Week 14, but one slumping member of the team didn’t get too far away from work during the week off. Kicker Justin Tucker missed two field goals and an extra point in the Ravens’ 24-19 loss to the Eagles in Week 13 and he said on Monday that he … Read more
The Bills defense had a rough time of it against the Rams on Sunday and things aren’t going to get any easier for the unit in Week 15. Los Angeles put up 357 yards while converting 11-of-15 third downs in their 44-42 win and defensive coordinator Bobby Babich said there were a “conglomeration” of reasons … Read more
Nick Sirianni sees the positive in his players’ frustration originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles just won their ninth straight game on Sunday as Saquon Barkley broke the franchise record for rushing yards in a season. But it wasn’t an overly celebratory locker room. At least not everywhere. Several offensive starters lamented the … Read more
The first play after the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter on Monday night sent the Cowboys on a roller coaster of emotions. Linebacker Nick Vigil blocked a kick by Bengals punter Ryan Rehkow and the Cowboys were set to take over possession of the ball in Bengals territory with a chance to win the … Read more