Tag: September

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ streak of perfection in September comes to an end

It was only a matter of time, but #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ perfection in the month of September is over.

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes had been perfect during his NFL career through the month of September, but Sunday night’s tilt with the Baltimore Ravens changed all of that.

Prior to Sunday, Mahomes had led the Chiefs to an 11-0 record in the month of September spanning the last four seasons, including this year’s Week 1 game against the Cleveland Browns. He’d been absolutely perfect in all 11 games too, throwing 3,637 passing yards, 35 touchdowns and no interceptions.

If you add in most of the first three-quarters of the game tonight, Mahomes had thrown an impressive 38 touchdowns and no interceptions. Right at the end of the third quarter in Baltimore, however, Mahomes threw the most unfortunate interception.

It was third-and-12 for the Chiefs, and the Ravens sent a unique delayed blitz. Mahomes tried to step up to avoid pressure and ended up with a defender draped on his back. He launched the football in the direction of Travis Kelce as he fell to the ground, but couldn’t get enough arm on the attempted pass. As a result, it sailed right into the waiting arms of a defender.

It was only a matter of time before Mahomes suffered a loss and threw an interception in the month of September. As remarkable as the streak was while it lasted, it’s also a bit of a relief that it has come to an end. Mahomes will no longer be held to such an incredibly high and practically unrealistic standard of play to start the season. Though, an 11-1 record, with 38 touchdowns and a single interception is hardly something to scoff at.

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Early-season stumbles are par for the course for Sean Payton’s Saints

The New Orleans Saints have historically struggled in September under Sean Payton, but there’s reasons to expect their usual October bump.

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Another year, another slow start for the New Orleans Saints. After handling their business in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady, they dropped losses in each of the following weeks to the Las Vegas Raiders and the Green Bay Packers by a combined margin of 71-54. New Orleans also lead the NFL with 24 fouls for 331 penalty yards, further evidence of their sloppiness out of the gate.

Unfortunately, that’s been the norm since Sean Payton was hired to coach the team. Under his management, the Saints are 25-22 during the month of the September, usually the opening games of each season; but their record jumps to 38-13 in October, reflecting the in-season adjustments he and his staff have made year after year.

Put another way, that’s a leap from a September winning percentage of .532 all the way up to .745. Over the course of a full season, that’s the difference between an 8-7-1 regular season record and a 12-4 finish. That’s, uh, significant.

So don’t lose faith yet, even if the Saints are making it easy to doubt their process. There’s plenty of time for Drew Brees to get in better sync with his weapons (especially once Michael Thomas is back in the lineup), and for the pass rush to wake up from whatever’s put Cameron Jordan to sleep — returning third-year defensive end Marcus Davenport should help with that.

The Saints are set to visit the Detroit Lions before returning to New Orleans for another prime-time game with the Los Angeles Chargers, and both teams have 1-2 records.

There’s a world where the Saints go into their Week 6 bye with a 3-2 record, before coming out the other side and going on a tear. But they have a ton of work ahead of them if we’re going to see it.

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2020 Kentucky Derby to Be Held in September With Spectators

2020 Kentucky Derby to Be Held
in September With Spectators.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and
Churchill Downs Racetrack confirmed that the race
will take place on September 5.
Those who attend the 146th running of the
Kentucky Derby will be under strict guidelines
and encouraged to wear masks.
Health measures will also be in place during
Kentucky Derby Week leading up to the main event.
Churchill Downs president Kevin Flanery says the
venue is determined to keep customers,
employees and communities safe.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have established a comprehensive set of operating procedures,
which include a multitude of precautionary measures to be followed while fans are in attendance at our facility, Kevin Flanery,
via press release.
Guidelines stress the use of masks unless
people are in their reserved venue or seat.
One’s face must be covered when going
to the bathroom, purchasing concessions,
placing a bet and walking around.
Access around Churchill Downs and the number
of guests, media and employees will be limited

2020 Kentucky Derby to Be Held
in September With Spectators.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and
Churchill Downs Racetrack confirmed that the race
will take place on September 5.
Those who attend the 146th running of the
Kentucky Derby will be under strict guidelines
and encouraged to wear masks.
Health measures will also be in place during
Kentucky Derby Week leading up to the main event.
Churchill Downs president Kevin Flanery says the
venue is determined to keep customers,
employees and communities safe.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have established a comprehensive set of operating procedures,
which include a multitude of precautionary measures to be followed while fans are in attendance at our facility, Kevin Flanery,
via press release.
Guidelines stress the use of masks unless
people are in their reserved venue or seat.
One’s face must be covered when going
to the bathroom, purchasing concessions,
placing a bet and walking around.
Access around Churchill Downs and the number
of guests, media and employees will be limited

2020 Kentucky Derby to Be Held in September With Spectators

2020 Kentucky Derby to Be Held
in September With Spectators.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and
Churchill Downs Racetrack confirmed that the race
will take place on September 5.
Those who attend the 146th running of the
Kentucky Derby will be under strict guidelines
and encouraged to wear masks.
Health measures will also be in place during
Kentucky Derby Week leading up to the main event.
Churchill Downs president Kevin Flanery says the
venue is determined to keep customers,
employees and communities safe.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have established a comprehensive set of operating procedures,
which include a multitude of precautionary measures to be followed while fans are in attendance at our facility, Kevin Flanery,
via press release.
Guidelines stress the use of masks unless
people are in their reserved venue or seat.
One’s face must be covered when going
to the bathroom, purchasing concessions,
placing a bet and walking around.
Access around Churchill Downs and the number
of guests, media and employees will be limited

2020 Kentucky Derby to Be Held
in September With Spectators.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and
Churchill Downs Racetrack confirmed that the race
will take place on September 5.
Those who attend the 146th running of the
Kentucky Derby will be under strict guidelines
and encouraged to wear masks.
Health measures will also be in place during
Kentucky Derby Week leading up to the main event.
Churchill Downs president Kevin Flanery says the
venue is determined to keep customers,
employees and communities safe.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have established a comprehensive set of operating procedures,
which include a multitude of precautionary measures to be followed while fans are in attendance at our facility, Kevin Flanery,
via press release.
Guidelines stress the use of masks unless
people are in their reserved venue or seat.
One’s face must be covered when going
to the bathroom, purchasing concessions,
placing a bet and walking around.
Access around Churchill Downs and the number
of guests, media and employees will be limited