Tag: third quarter

Jared Goff acknowledges the Lions’ 3rd-quarter woes are ‘very frustrating for us’

The Lions are a top-6 offense in every other quarter but rank near dead last in the third quarter, and that frustrates QB Jared Goff

In the third quarter of Sunday’s game in Chicago, the Detroit Lions offense did the following:

3 plays, 7 yards, punt

3 plays, 4 yards, punt

3 plays, -1 yard, punt

2 plays, lost fumble

The Lions’ 13-10 halftime lead went away as quickly as the offense vanished in Soldier Field. Sadly, the third-quarter struggles for Ben Johnson’s offense are not a new development.

Despite the Lions ranking seventh overall in offensive scoring on the season, they’re 24th in third-quarter points. It’s the only quarter when the Lions rank lower than sixth in scoring.

Quarterback Jared Goff acknowledged that the offense is aware of the weirdly awful cratering of productivity coming out of halftime.

“Yeah, it’s frustrating as much as it is for everyone else, it’s very frustrating for us,” Goff said of the third-quarter woes. “And we’re very aware of it and we know we have to continue to be aware of it and continue to try to find ways to be more productive in the third quarter, and that’s everybody.”

Goff himself has been part of the issue. His completion percentage (60.1), yards per attempt (6.9) and TDs (2) are all dramatically lower than his totals across all quarters. He’s also thrown four of his 10 interceptions and lost two of his three fumbles in the third quarter.

“And I wish there was one thing that, again, that you could point to as the reason why, or one thing that fixes it, but there isn’t. It’s just plain execution, it’s plain focus, it’s plain doing our jobs a little bit more consistently in that quarter,” Goff stated.

A look at the Chargers’ struggles in the third quarter this season

The #Chargers have scored in the third quarter at the second-lowest rate in the NFL over the course of the 2022 season

The 7-6 Los Angeles Chargers have toed the line between elite play and supreme disappointment in 2022, and have struggled in the third quarter of games this season. They have fought hard to secure the seven wins under their belt so far this year but could have gained even more ground in the AFC playoff race with more disciplined play in crucial third-quarter situations.

Justin Herbert has had a tendency to come out exceptionally hot in the first half of many of Los Angeles’ matchups this season but seems to fizzle after halftime before coming in clutch over the final 15 minutes of game time. His four fourth-quarter comebacks are a testament to his ability to go out and win the Chargers games with his elite play, but it seems that the team digs themselves into a hole in the third quarter all too often.

Los Angeles is scoring at a rate of just 2.8 points per game in the third quarter, which amounts to less than a field goal. That number ranks them as the third-worst in the NFL in this specific situation, ahead of the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers who are both scoring 1.7 points in the third frame.

By comparison, the Chargers score 3.1, 12.0, and 4.6 points in the first, second, and fourth quarters respectively. The 12-point mark they put up in the second quarter is among the NFL’s best, behind only the Philadelphia Eagles, who have maintained a mark of 13.9 over the course of the 2022 season.

Unfortunately for Los Angeles, their third-quarter scoring output has trended down in recent weeks. They have scored an average of an even two points in the third quarter over their last three games and will need to direct Justin Herbert and the offense to rectify the issue if they hope to get a win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 15.

Texas Longhorns vs Baylor Bears: Third quarter recap

Going into the fourth quarter, UT is up 27-3, their biggest lead in all of Big 12 play. Sam Ehlinger powered in for two rushing touchdowns.

Texas’ opening drive of the second half was an excellent one, going 75 yards in 12 plays and just over 4:30. Sam Ehlinger punched in into the endzone from a yard out, his sixth rushing touchdown of the season.

Two drives later, the quarterback got another score from nine-yards out.

Texas’ defense has stepped up, shutting Baylor out in the third quarter. The Bears have gone three and out and missed a 43-yard field goal. Quarterback Charlie Brewer was four for six in the quarter.

Injuries have been a concern for Texas all game. Jack Joseph Ossai left the field before the first half ended but returned to the sideline after the break. Ehlinger was also in the medical tent at one point and was seen limping on the sideline. The quarterback has remained in the game.

Going into the fourth quarter, Texas is up 27-3, their biggest lead in all of Big 12 play.

Third-quarter statistics

Sam Ehlinger: 13 of 20 for 234 yards and one touchdown. 15 carries for 51 yards and two touchdowns

Tarik Black: One reception for 72 yards

Keaontay Ingram: 13 carries for 47 yards

Charlie Brewer: 20 of 30 for 165 yards

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WATCH: Russell Wilson finds DK Metcalf for the score and the lead

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson finds wide receiver DK Metcalf for the score and the lead Sunday night against the Vikings.

The Seattle Seahawks were trailing the Minnesota Vikings miserably entering the second half Sunday night, shutout to the tune of 13-0.

It wasn’t until quarterback Russell Wilson connected with tight end Will Dissly then wide receiver DK Metcalf that Seattle was able to notch its first lead of the day.

Wilson found Dissly first, then it was Metcalf’s time to shine. Wilson and the Seahawks struck quickly on their second scoring drive which resulted in a 13-yard touchdown pass to Metcalf.

With the extra point, Seattle took the 14-13 edge over the Vikings midway through the third quarter.

Here’s a look at the go-ahead play.

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WATCH: Gators add third quarter touchdown, still in tight game with Texas A&M

After forcing the game’s first punt on the Aggies’ possession to open the second half, Gators quarterback Kyle Trask led a touchdown drive.

Florida added one touchdown to the scoreboard in the third quarter, and it now leads Texas A&M on the road 28-24 going into the fourth quarter.

After forcing the game’s first punt on the Aggies’ possession to open the second half, Gators quarterback Kyle Trask led a touchdown drive to expand UF’s lead to 28-17.

After an interception was erased due to a personal foul, Trask found receiver Kadarius Toney for a 37-yard touchdown.

But Texas A&M had a response. Its run game wore down the UF defense, and running back Isaiah Spiller tore off chunks of yards against the Gators. A drive with seven combined rushes between he and Ainias Smith led to an A&M touchdown, narrowing the gap to just four points.

As the Gators head to the fourth quarter, they desperately need to string together stops defensively. They’re being outgained 385-290, and the Aggies are currently moving the ball with ease.

UF will look to fix those defensive weaknesses in the final frame.

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Gators add two scores, expand lead over South Carolina in 3rd quarter

After taking a 24-14 lead to the locker room, the Gators quickly increased the gap over South Carolina in the third quarter.

After taking a 24-14 lead to the locker room, the Gators quickly increased the gap over South Carolina in the third quarter.

Florida went three-and-out to start the second half, but it stopped the Gamecocks, and its offensive success continued after that. UF scored the following drive on a touchdown from quarterback Kyle Trask to receiver Trent Whittemore, the first score of the true freshman’s career.

Later in the frame, Trask hit Kadarius Toney across the middle of the field, and Toney worked his magic. He somehow escaped from five Gamecocks defenders to score a long touchdown.

South Carolina added a field goal late in the period, but Florida carried its three-score lead into the fourth quarter. USC trails 38-17 and is struggling to contain the Gators’ offense, which has accounted for 341 yards.

After the two tosses, Trask has thrown four touchdowns, putting him at 10 for the season through less than two games.

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WATCH: Russell Wilson and DK Metcalf connect for Seahawks score

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson found wide receiver DK Metcalf in Atlanta for the pair’s first touchdown of the 2020 NFL regular season

The Seattle Seahawks increased their lead over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday when quarterback Russell Wilson connected with wide receiver DK Metcalf for the duo’s first touchdown of the NFL regular season.

Wilson went deep and Metcalf was able to haul in the 38-yarder for the score. Seattle’s drive went 10 plays for 75 yards and took 5:19 off the clock.

After the TD, Seattle took a 21-12 lead over Atlanta, but there would be more touchdowns to come . . .

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