Broncos blow 20-point lead, lose to Vikings 27-23

Click here for a game recap of the Broncos’ game against the Vikings in Week 11.

After building a 20-0 halftime road on the road against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, the Denver Broncos squandered that lead in the second half. Minnesota roared back to take a 27-23 lead in the fourth quarter.

Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen then had to rally the offense, leading the team all the way down to the 4-yard line. The game came down to the final play of the contest, with just two seconds remaining. Facing third-and-goal, Allen was unable to connect with tight end Noah Fant as time expired.

Denver’s two touchdowns in the game were an Allen pass to tight end Troy Fumagalli and a touchdown run by fullback Andy Janovich. The fullback had to leave the game later with an elbow injury. Kicker Brandon McManus added the rest of the team’s scoring with three field goals.

McManus also missed a field goal attempt, a miss that proved to be costly later in the game.

Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton had a huge game, hauling in five catches for 113 yards. Denver running back Phillip Lindsay had a respectable performance, totaling 75 yards from scrimmage.

Up next for Denver is another road game in Week 12 against the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo is currently beating the Miami Dolphins 37-20.

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3 takeaways from Falcons’ 29-3 win over the Panthers

The Falcons won their second straight game since the team’s Week 9 bye, defeating the Panthers, 29-3, in Week 11. Here are three takeaways from Sunday’s NFC South battle.

The Falcons won their second straight game since the team’s Week 9 bye, defeating the Panthers, 29-3, in Week 11. Here are three takeaways from Sunday’s NFC South battle.

Last week wasn’t a fluke

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The Falcons played probably their best first half all season, holding Carolina scoreless and recording multiple sacks and interceptions. The team would finish with four interceptions of Panthers QB Kyle Allen, and overall brought the same type of pressure we saw last week against the Saints. Dan Quinn is still on the hot seat, but right now his message is obviously getting through. Will it be too little, too late? Probably, but crazier things have happened.

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WATCH: Terry McLaurin makes ridiculous circus catch in 4th quarter

Terry McLaurin can make some jaw-dropping plays when given the chance.

Are you kidding me Terry McLaurin?

Once again, the rookie wide receiver for the Redskins defied physics and made an incredible leaping grab down the left sideline where he snatched the ball from the defenders’ grasp and came down with it for a big gain.

The Redskins went on to score their second touchdown of the game — and second in the last 16-quarters — to put the highest point total since October 13th. It may not mean much in the grand scheme of things, but the catch and throw from Haskins and McLaurin were impressive, and they nod to a hopefully bright future that the two can have down the road.

 

 

Dwayne Haskins and Derrius Guice score first career TDs and end 16-quarter streak

Derrius Guice scored his first career touchdown and the Redskins first touchdown in 16 quarters The screen pass from Dwayne Haskins was taken to the house by Guice The touchdown was also the first of Haskins’ career as well The QB/RB combo should be the future for the Redskins who have high hopes for the young players

Derrius Guice scored his first career touchdown and the Redskins first touchdown in 16 quarters The screen pass from Dwayne Haskins was taken to the house by Guice The touchdown was also the first of Haskins’ career as well The QB/RB combo should be the future for the Redskins who have high hopes for the young players

Dwayne Haskins and Derrius Guice score first career TDs and end 16-quarter streak

Derrius Guice scored his first career touchdown and the Redskins first touchdown in 16 quarters The screen pass from Dwayne Haskins was taken to the house by Guice The touchdown was also the first of Haskins’ career as well The QB/RB combo should be the future for the Redskins who have high hopes for the young players

Derrius Guice scored his first career touchdown and the Redskins first touchdown in 16 quarters The screen pass from Dwayne Haskins was taken to the house by Guice The touchdown was also the first of Haskins’ career as well The QB/RB combo should be the future for the Redskins who have high hopes for the young players

6 takeaways from the Panthers’ embarrassing loss to the Falcons

Panthers vs. Falcons: 5 takeaways from an embarrassing Week 11 loss for Carolina.

The Panthers laid an egg today against the Falcons. They were shut out in the first half and wound up losing by a score of 29-3.

Here are a few takeaways from the embarrassing loss.

Kyle Allen had his worst game yet

Kyle Allen
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On Carolina’s first possession of the game, Allen made a terrible mistake by trying to get rid of the ball as he was getting taken down by Takk McKinley. De’Vondre Campbell picked off his ill-advised pass. Allen followed that error up by making another grotesque throw in the end zone, mirroring the interception he threw last week against the Packers. Allen finished the afternoon with four picks and completed just 31 of his 50 passes. It may be time to consider giving Will Grier a chance to show what he can do.

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Marcus Williams scores on an interception return, Saints win 34-17

New Orleans Saints S Marcus Williams intercepted Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston and returned the ball for a defensive touchdown.

It was a bad day in the office for Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, who hurled four interceptions into the hands of the New Orleans Saints defense. His third turnover ended up getting returned from midfield for a Saints touchdown by free safety Marcus Williams, who correctly read the play design and took advantage of a badly-placed ball from Winston. With the ball in his hands, Williams turned on the jets to streak across the field and into the Tampa Bay end zone.

This was Williams’ fourth interception on the year, which leads the Saints defense and ties the 16-game total he collected as a rookie back in 2017. That year, Williams intercepted four passes and was credited with seven other pass breakups. In 2019, he’s already bagged four interceptions while deflecting a dozen passes — through just 10 games.

The big play extended New Orleans’ lead and earned congratulations from Williams’ teammates, including injured cornerback Marshon Lattimore. Lattimore was watching the game from home while nursing a strained hamstring, and he took time to shout out his friend from his official Twitter account:

You love to see it. See the play for yourself where it’s embedded below:

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Ohio State beats Rutgers: 5 things we learned in victory

Ohio State took care of business against Rutgers on Saturday. Here’s five things we learned.

Okay, so maybe it wasn’t quite the score most people projected, but Ohio State still more than took care of business against a Rutgers team that’s just looking to turn the page into a new era.

Like most games, the Buckeyes raced out to a big lead, then cruised from there. The second and third teamers may have took it on the chin just a wee-bit toward the tail-end of the game, but it was still good experience and something the whole team can grow from.

Next up is the big one against Penn State, but first we take time to reflect with five things we learned from the Ohio State win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Anyone can make the spectacular play at anytime

Yeah, you know about Justin Fields, J.K. Dobbins, and Chase Young, but there’s so much NFL talent on this roster it’s a bit ridiculous. I think we’re going to look back on this year’s team and be absolutely floored by how many kids end up playing ball on Sundays.

Wide-receiver Chris Olave made a draw-dropping catch, cornerback Shaun Wade made a highlight-reel interception, and they aren’t the only ones to get into the spotlight.

Again, maybe it didn’t go as well with after the first-teamers as you would have thought against Rutgers, but this team has a depth of talent maybe nobody else in the country has.

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Next … Justin Fields can indeed sling it

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Studs and duds from Colts’ 33-13 win vs. Jaguars

Studs and duds from the Week 11 win.

The Indianapolis Colts (6-4) bounced back against the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-6) on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium with a 33-13 win.

The victory, combined with the Houston Texans’ loss, moves them into first place ahead of the Thursday night bout that features both teams. This was a complete team win with strong performances on both sides of the ball.

Here are the studs and duds from Week 11:

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STUD: RB Marlon Mack

The Colts got back to their roots of dominating in the run game. Mack, behind the offensive line, spearheaded the rushing attack. Though he eventually left with a hand injury and didn’t return, Mack was the engine that kept the offense rolling.

Mack left halfway through the third quarter but finished taking 14 carries for 109 yards and a strong touchdown. The third-year back had five runs of 10 yards or more on the day. It remains to be seen if he will be healthy enough to play on Thursday night.

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Texans’ 41-7 loss to the Ravens spells an eight-letter word: Disaster

The Houston Texans 41-7 loss o the Baltimore Ravens spells an eight-letter word: disaster. Things can only get better, correct?

Advertised to be the game of the century, Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans was supposed to be a thriller, a playoff preview and a matchup between two MVP candidates.

Supposed to be. The Ravens ran away with a 41-7 win.

A first-drive sack-fumble from Deshaun Watson set the tone of a sloppy game for Houston. After a field goal miss, a noticeable pass interference non-call reaffirmed the worst for the Texans: it won’t be pretty, not from Houston’s end, the officiating one or for their health.

Disaster.

Following two second-quarter touchdowns thrown by Lamar Jackson, the Texans rushed for a two-minute scoring drive. Only to see another apparent defensive pass interference non-call and a Ka’imi Fairbairn missed kick.

Even worse? Ravens defender Jaylon Ferguson landed on Watson’s ankle. Though he propped himself back up, gingerly, the impact of so was all too noticeable.

Following Houston’s failed two-minute drive — where momentum was brewing — the Ravens ran away with the win.

Mark Ingram scored a receiving touchdown on a non-call pick play, Jackson gashed the Texans defense with his legs, to the tune of 263 yards; Houston lost their health going into the game; the offensive line struggled to keep Watson up-right (seven sacks allowed); Watson threw an errant interception; Mark Andrews, Ingram and Gus Edwards helped run up the score; Watson was beaten and bruised; the Texans left Baltimore miserable.

A positive? Carlos Hyde helped avoid a shutout with a 41-yard touchdown. Good for you, fantasy football owners. Another positive? For Baylor fans, Robert Griffin got reps with plenty of time left in the fourth quarter. For Alabama fans, A.J. McCarron did too.

A negative? Watson had his worst game as a pro. He went 18 for 29 for 169 yards, no touchdowns, an interception and a fumble, suitable for a 63.7 passer rating. Jackson left the game with four touchdowns and a 139.2 passer rating while taking just one sack.

The Texans squandered an opportunity to solidify their status as a contender on a game with the nation watching.

An eight-letter word is applicable and defining: disaster.

Rather than head into Thursday night with the Indianapolis Colts with excitement surrounding the Texans, it’s all question marks.

  • Can the Texans rebound from the worst loss in the Deshaun Watson-era?
  • Are the Texans still a playoff team?
  • How will their now-battered defense respond without the depth they once boasted?
  • Is Deshaun Watson’s ankle okay?

Legitimate questions. Legitimate questions that were not asked hours ago. After losing 41-7, they should and will be.

Summary

The Texans suffered their worst loss of 2019, and it wasn’t close. After a solid first question, without points, they folded to the Jackson-led Ravens. The Texans allowed (SIX) stats while losing the time possession and yardage battle in an embarrassing loss.

Turning point

In the first quarter, on 4th-and-2, Watson threw an endzone bomb to Hopkins. That bomb was broken up by Marlon Humphrey. Not without obvious defensive pass interference, however. Despite a challenge on the play, the officiating crew did not overturn it. Twitter was not happy.

Unique sheet

Texans: If there was a positive to gain out of the loss, it was DeAndre Hopkins. With 8:22 left in the first quarter, Hopkins recorded his fourth reception, making him the second-youngest player in NFL history to do so (27 years, 164 days).

Ravens: The Texans had not allowed a player to rush for more than 100 yards in 25 games. Gus Edwards, with a garbage-time 63-yard touchdown, changed that. He finished the game with 112 yards.

Scoring summary

Baltimore Ravens — 0, 14, 13, 14 — 41

Houston Texans — 0, 0, 0, 7  — 7

Second quarter

BAL — Roberts 15 yard pass from Jackson, 5:46

BAL — Andrews 18 yard pass from Jackson, 2:18

Third quarter

BAL — Ingram 25 yard pass from Jackson, 11:40

BAL — Tucker 34 kick, 6:54

BAL — Tucker 46 kick, 1:35

Fourth quarter

BAL — Ingram 12 yard pass from Jackson, 9:56

HTX — Hyde 41 yard run, 7:18

BAL — Edwards 63 yard run, 4:12

injury report

Texans: 

  • S Mike Adams – concussion
  • S Justin Reid – shoulder
  • CB Lonnie Johnson – foot

Ravens:

  • None

up next

The Texans will host the 6-4 Indianapolis Colts on Thursday Night Football, Nov. 21.

The Ravens will travel to Los Angeles to face the 5-4 on Monday Night Football, Nov. 25.