Category: Sooners in NFL

Baker Mayfield joins elite company in Buccaneers win over New Orleans

Baker Mayfield joined an elite list of passers on Sunday in Tampa Bay’s division clinching win over New Orleans.

[autotag]Baker Mayfield[/autotag] has had a season for the ages, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the NFC South and reach the playoffs for the second time with Mayfield at the helm.

In the Bucs’ 27-19 win over New Orleans on Sunday, Mayfield threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns, surpassing 4,500 yards and 40 touchdowns in the 2024 season. Tom Brady praised Mayfield for one incredible touchdown throw.

According to Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com, Mayfield became the 10th player in NFL history with more than 4,500 yards and 40 touchdowns in a season. He joins a list of quarterback legends and current stars: Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Dan Marino, Joe Burrow, Andrew Luck, Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford.

That’s an elite group of quarterbacks Mayfield joined with his career season for Tampa Bay.

Mayfield and the Buccaneers won six of their last seven to win the division and make the playoffs. This came after a four-game losing streak put Tampa Bay at 4-6 on the season.

This season, Mayfield has thrown for more than 300 yards in a game six times. He has eight games with at least three passing touchdowns and had a five-touchdown game in a 48-14 win over Carolina on Dec. 29.

He ranks third in the NFL in passing yards this season and second in the league in passing touchdowns. Mayfield’s season helped Tampa Bay rank as the No. 3 total offense in the league and the No. 4 scoring offense this season.

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6 former Oklahoma Sooners named to NFL Pro Bowl rosters, Baker Mayfield snubbed

Six former Oklahoma Sooners named to NFL Pro Bowl rosters with one major snub.

The NFL released Pro Bowl rosters for the 2024 season on Thursday, and six former Sooners will be featured in the annual All-Star event.

Joe Mixon, CeeDee Lamb, Marvin Mims, Lane Johnson, Creed Humphrey and Nic Bonitto were named to the Pro Bowl rosters.

[autotag]Joe Mixon[/autotag] has run for 995 yards and 11 touchdowns in 13 games for the Houston Texans. He has seven 100-yard games this season and has been a focal point for the Texans offense. It’s Mixon’s second Pro Bowl selection and first since 2021.

[autotag]CeeDee Lamb[/autotag] had another big year for the Dallas Cowboys. In 15 games, Lamb recorded 101 receptions for 1,194 yards and six touchdowns while working with backup quarterback Cooper Rush. Lamb will miss the rest of the season after suffering a shoulder injury. It’s the fourth straight Pro Bowl selection for Lamb, who has become one of the best wide receivers in the NFL in his five year career.

[autotag]Lane Johnson[/autotag] and [autotag]Creed Humphrey[/autotag] are two of the best offensive linemen in the NFL.

Johnson has been an anchor for the Philadelphia Eagles for more than a decade and is arguably the best right tackle in the league. The Eagles are 13-3 and clinched the NFC East division title despite the loss of Jalen Hurts to injury earlier in the year. Johnson has earned six Pro Bowl selections in his career, all coming in the last eight seasons.

Humphrey has been a cornerstone piece for the Kansas City Chiefs since entering the league. The Chiefs lead the NFL with a 15-1 record and have a great shot to three-peat as Super Bowl champions. It’s Humphrey’s third consecutive Pro Bowl selection.

[autotag]Nik Bonitto[/autotag] is having a breakout season in 2024. He’s tied for fourth in the NFL with 11 1/2 sacks and has recorded 22 quarterback hits, 45 total tackles and 14 tackles for loss. He has an interception and fumble return for touchdowns this season.

[autotag]Marvin Mims[/autotag] has become one of the most dynamic returnmen in the NFL for the Denver Broncos. He leads the NFL with 408 punt return yards and in yards per punt return at 15.7. He’s also having a big year as a receiver. He’s recorded 34 catches on 47 targets for 452 yards and four touchdowns. Mims has been selected to the Pro Bowl as a returner in each of his two season in the NFL.

One name was notably absent from the list. Quarterback [autotag]Baker Mayfield[/autotag] is having a great season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. At quarterback, the NFC will be represented instead by rookie of the year candidate Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders, Sam Darnold of the Minnesota Vikings and Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions.

Mayfield is having a career year for the Bucs, setting personal bests in passing yards and touchdowns. Mayfield is third in the NFL in passing yards and second in the league in touchdowns.

Even with Mayfield’s snub, it’s a good showing for Oklahoma football alumni.

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Mark Andrews makes history on Monday Night Football

Former Oklahoma star Mark Andrews makes history on Monday Night Football.

Monday night was entertaining for Oklahoma fans who watched Monday Night Football. [autotag]Baker Mayfield[/autotag], Sterling Sheperd, [autotag]Mark Andrews[/autotag], and [autotag]Kyler Murray[/autotag] highlighted the slate.

In Arizona, Murray helped lead the Cardinals to a win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Mayfield and the Buccaneers squad took on Mark and his Ravens squad in Tampa. Andrews got the best of Mayfield as the Ravens triumphed 41-31 in large part to a record-breaking night for Andrews.

Andrews, who shined as a unanimous All-American and the Mackey Award winner at Oklahoma for the nation’s best tight end, has had a terrific pro career. He was a first-team All-Pro in 2021 and has been named a Pro Bowler thrice. On Monday night, he reeled in four catches for 41 yards. Two of his four catches were touchdowns, with the first touchdown cementing him atop the Ravens history books.

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Andrews passed Todd Heap for the most touchdown receptions in Baltimore Ravens history.

“Incredibly grateful,” Andrews said on breaking the record. “Getting drafted to this incredible organization, I’ve been blessed with incredible teammates, obviously No. 8 (Lamar Jackson) and having that connection. … You got to look back at the guys like Todd Heap and the guys that have done it before you and just be grateful that I’m in this situation.”

Andrews has now hauled in three touchdowns in two games after murmurs that he can no longer be an integral part of the Ravens’ offense. The Ravens look like one of the NFL’s best offenses, and Andrews’ resurgence makes them even more challenging to defend.

Former Sooners offensive lineman standing out at Dallas Cowboys training camp

Former Oklahoma Sooners offensive tackle a star of Dallas Cowboys training camp.

Fall camp is underway for the Oklahoma Sooners and NFL training camps are off and running as well. Games are 30 days away but it feels like football season is here.

There are a number of Sooners making their way through training camp for the first time. After being selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, offensive tackle [autotag]Tyler Guyton[/autotag] is off and running during his rookie year.

Between minicamps, OTA’s and Dallas Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, California, Guyton continued doing what he’s done since his arrival in Norman; put in the work.

Guyton shared with Patrik Walker, who covers the Dallas Cowboys for DallasCowboys.com, “Every day. Every day. I didn’t take a trip. I didn’t go on vacation. I stayed and worked with Duke every single day. For one, I got stronger. I toned up my body and also refined my technique within my set and my balance.”

In the early going, Guyton has been one of the stars of training camp with America’s Team. The work he’s put in has been evident. Guyton is being tested daily against one of the best pass rushers in the NFL, former Penn State Nittany Lions star Micah Parsons. Guyton is not only holding his own, but defeating the All-Pro edge in team drills.

Fellow DallasCowboys.com writer Nick Harris had this to say:

With the eyeballs glued to the action up front, Guyton turned in a strong day of work that featured multiple wins against Micah Parsons and second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland both in 11-on-11 action and one-on-one drills. The day remained consistent for the Oklahoma product as he walked off the field with a huge first day in pads. – Harris, DallasCowboys.com

It’s a great start to what will be a promising career for Guyton. He’s continued to develop from his time with the Sooners and is off to a fabulous start with the Dallas Cowboys.

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Former Sooners RB Rhamondre Stevenson signs extension with Patriots

Former Sooners running back Rhamondre Stevenson signs four-year extension with the New England Patriots.

[autotag]Rhamondre Stevenson[/autotag]’s had a really nice NFL career to date with the New England Patriots. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the former Sooners running back will continue to do so.

Adam Schefter reported on Thursday that Stevenson signed a four year contract extension for $36 million with $17 million guaranteed. At an average annual value of $9 million per year, Stevenson is the seventh-highest paid running back in the league, just behind another former Sooner, Joe Mixon. According to OverTheCap.com, the $17 million guaranteed is the sixth-highest guarantee on the books for a running back heading into 2024.

Stevenson is coming off of a season in which he played just 12 games, but he ran for 619 yards, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. He also caught 38 passes for 238 yards. He was one of the few bright spots for a New England team that averaged just 13.9 points per game and finished 31st in the NFL.

Despite playing in just 12 games, Stevenson finished just 98 yards behind Ezekiel Elliott in total yards and had just one touchdown fewer.

With Drake Maye slated to take over at quarterback, the Patriots are hoping their offense can be more of a threat through the air. Having a runner like Rhamondre Stevenson toting the rock can help take a lot of pressure off of their rookie quarterback.

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Photo Gallery: Kyler Murray and Marquise Brown moments from Oklahoma and NFL

Best photos of former Sooners Marquise Brown and Kyler Murray together.

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There’s just something about a bond between teammates that draws you together long after you’ve played together. When teammates from college head to the NFL, it’s kinda rare that they get the opportunity to continue playing together.

Though recent drafts have bucked the trend with Ja’Marr Chase joining Joe Burrow in Cincinnati and Jaylen Waddle joining Tua Tagovailoa in Miami, you don’t often see quarterbacks and wide receivers from college on the same team.

Kyler Murray and Marquise Brown had the opportunity to play together for two seasons in Arizona. Now a free agent, Brown is heading to Kansas City to join Creed Humphrey, Patrick Mahomes, and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Though they’re no longer teammates, the bond the two have shared over the years carried over to social media as Kyler Murray reacted to the news.

Here’s a look back at [autotag]Kyler Murray[/autotag] and [autotag]Marquise Brown[/autotag] together.

Social media reacts to Baker Mayfield’s big win over the Eagles in the NFL playoffs

Baker Mayfield had a big game in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win over the Philadelphia Eagles and here’s how social media reacted.

Vindication. Redemption. There are a number of words you could use to describe Baker Mayfield’s performance against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football.

Mayfield was 22 of 36 for 337 yards and three touchdowns in the Buccaneer’s 32-9 win to move on to the divisional round of the playoffs, where they’ll face the Detroit Lions.

The former Sooner and Heisman Trophy winner completed passes to nine different receivers while completing 61% of his passes.

Mayfield was the first quarterback in Bucs history to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the playoffs. He joined Tom Brady as the only quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in the playoffs for Tampa Bay.

It was quite the statement to an NFL that had written off the former No. 1 overall pick. Mayfield was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL draft and in 2020, helped Cleveland win its first playoff game since the 1994 season. But after playing through an injury to try and help Cleveland get back to the playoffs, the Browns went in a different direction.

This win provided further evidence that [autotag]Baker Mayfield[/autotag] is a quarterback that you can win with in the NFL. Now he and the Bucs take their story on the road to see if they can knock of the Detroit Lions who are having their own magical season.

5 Oklahoma Sooners named to the NFL Pro Bowl

Offense and success at the NFL level have gone hand in hand for the Oklahoma Sooners for a really long time. So it comes as no surprise that University of Oklahoma was among the schools with the most Pro Bowl selections this season. With five …

Offense and success at the NFL level have gone hand in hand for the Oklahoma Sooners for a really long time. So it comes as no surprise that University of Oklahoma was among the schools with the most Pro Bowl selections this season.

With five selections, Oklahoma comes in at No. 3 behind Alabama and Notre Dame in schools with the most Pro Bowl selections.

Four of the five Sooners selected make a strong case to be considered the best at their position as the 2023 season winds down.

Here’s a look at the five former Sooners selected to this year’s Pro Bowl.

Oklahoma Sooners’ top 10 moments from 2023

From multiple national championships, to Red River heroics, what were the best moments from the Oklahoma Sooners in 2023?

The Oklahoma Sooners had magical moments in 2023. There were national championship runs and new records set. There were incredible individual performances and great team accomplishments.

Big things happened off the field as well for the Sooners that helped set the stage for their move to the SEC.

So what were the top moments of 2023? Here’s Sooners Wire’s top 10.

Social Media Reacts: CeeDee Lamb sets single season receiving record for Dallas Cowboys

CeeDee Lamb set a new single-season receiving record for the Dallas Cowboys and here’s how social media reacted.

The Dallas Cowboys have one of the best wide receivers in the game in [autotag], CeeDee Lamb[/autotag], and now he’s proving to be one of the best in Cowboys history.

The former Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver set a new single-season receiving record with a big night for the Cowboys. In Dallas’ 20-19 win over the Detroit Lions, Lamb had 13 receptions for 227 yards and a touchdown. That gives Lamb 122 receptions for 1,651 yards and 10 touchdowns.

With the huge night, he passed Cowboys legend and NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin for the most receiving yards in a season in Dallas Cowboys history.

In his fourth season with the Cowboys, Lamb has ascended to be considered among the very best in the NFL. He’s seen his reception, yardage, and touchdown totals every season he’s been in the league.

He’s been every bit the player the Dallas Cowboys hoped they were getting and more when they selected him with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.

In the process of setting the Cowboys single-season record, Lamb set single-game bests for receptions and yards in the win.

Let’s take a look at how social media reacted to Lamb’s historic day.