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Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford has now thrown a TD pass against all 31 NFL opponents

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has now thrown a touchdown pass against all 31 teams in the NFL.

It took until his twelfth season, and three different games against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has now thrown a touchdown pass against all 31 opponents in the NFL.

Earlier this week in a virtual interview, Stafford was told that despite being 2-0 in his career against the Jaguars, they were the only team in the NFL that he had not thrown a touchdown pass on.

When asked if that provided any extra motivation for him to find the endzone this week, Stafford quickly responded:

“Yeah, that needs to happen for sure.”

And in the third quarter, it did indeed happen.

On the Lions second possession of the second half, the Jaguars jumped offsides, giving Stafford a free play, and he targeted Kenny Golladay 48-yards downfield, securing the catch inside the 10-yard line. Another pass to Golladay got the Lions to the one-yard line, and after two incompletions, the Lions decided to go for it on fourth down.

A simple rub route opened up T.J. Hockenson underneath and Stafford completed his 265th career touchdown pass:

 

Matthew Staffords career TD distribution courtesy of the Detroit Lions PR Department

Stafford doesn’t typically get caught up in individual achievements, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t appreciate the achievement. When he closed his media session this week, he wrapped it up by saying:

“Yeah, we need to make that happen… that’d be great. I’d love to have that on the tombstone one day or something.”

WATCH: Jaylen Waddle scores 91-yd TD to give Alabama lead

Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle scores on a 91-yard pass and catch to give Alabama the lead over No. 3 Georgia.

Though Alabama opened the second half down by four, it felt like much, much more. The defecit has been erased, and Alabama has taken the ead thanks a massive catch-and-run by Jaylen Waddle.

A pass by Mac Jones found Waddle, fresh off of a handsy defensive back, for a 91-yard touchdown.

TheCrimson Tide defense has struggled to stop Georgia’s ground game, as well as their Stetson Bennett IV’s passing attack.

Mac Jones has kept Alabama in the game, offensively, since Najee Harris’ impact has been minimal due to Georgia’s nationally recognized defense.

Waddle now has 161 yards and one touchdown off of six receptions.

The Crimson Tide now leads 27-24 with a quarter and a half remaining in the game.

WATCH: Alabama scores first with John Metchie III 40-yard TD

Alabama’s redshirt freshman WR John Metchie III scores first points of the game with a 40-yard touchdown thrown by Mac Jones.

Alabama’s redshirt-freshman wide receiver reeled in a 40-yard touchdown pass from Mac Jones to score the first points of the highy anticipated contest.

No. 2 Alabama enters the game with the highest scoring offense in the nation, and No 3 Georgia with the highly-praised defense, limiting opponents to an average of just over 12 points per game.

After an early interception thrown by Jones on the first snap of the game, Justin Eboigbe came down with an interception a few plays later, which helped set up the 40-yard touchdown pass.

Metchi is the young star in the Crimson Tide’s receiving corps. he has filled in the big shoes left behind by Henry Ruggs III and Jerry Jeudy well as an underclassman.

Alabama holds an early lead thanks to Metchie’s touchdown.

Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf knows he’s among best in NFL

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf scored the winning touchdown for the team Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings Week 5.

There is no denying Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf had himself quite the game Sunday night, scoring the winning touchdown to help the team advance to a perfect 5-0 season start for the first time in franchise history.

On the night, Metcalf was the Seahawks leading receiver, logging six receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns. But does he feel like he stacks up with some of the best of the best around the league?

“It’s a blessing to be in a category like that or for that question to even pop up,” Metcalf said after the win. “In my mind, I feel like I’m getting to that point. There are still people in this league that I look up to like Deandre Hopkins, Julio Jones, Mike Thomas, Odell Beckham Jr. They’re still great players in this league. Just to be up there with them, I know my work ethic and how I am as a player.

“I believe I’m in that realm, but I’ve still got a lot of work to do.”

Metcalf’s play is certainly not fool-proof, as anyone who’s witnessed his drops can attest, but the sophomore is well on his way to being one of the most impressive receivers in the NFL this year, and hopefully, for years to come.

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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: Russell Wilson to Will Dissly for Seahawks 1st score

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson found tight end Will Dissly for the team’s first score of the night Week 5 against the Vikings.

The Seattle Seahawks hope to beat the Minnesota Vikings Week 5 to advance to their first perfect 5-0 start in franchise history but the team got off to a very slow start in the first half.

Seattle was shut out by Minnesota 13-0 at the break. It wasn’t until the third quarter that the Seahawks were able to get on the scoreboard.

Quarterback Russell Wilson found tight end Will Dissly for 19 yards and the Seahawks touchdown to bring Seattle within six points of the Vikings.

The scoring drive went four plays for 58 yards in 1:42.

Here’s another look at the Wilson to Dissly touchdown.

WATCH: Elliott does his thing, calms down Cowboys and scores TD

Ezekiel Elliott scores a touchdown to bring the Dallas Cowboys within seven against the New York Giants in the second quarter.

It took a quarter and a half but the Dallas Cowboys offense has scored a touchdown on the back of running back Ezekiel Elliott, the one-yard run capping off a 14-play, 75 yard drive to cut the lead of the New York Giants to seven points.

The long drive was a sorely needed salve for a team that can’t stop shooting itself in the foot in the first quarter. After the first drive that nobody saw due to a CBS black out stalled deep in the red zone, the Dallas defense allowed a touchdown. And then quarterback Dak Prescott sailed a pass over the head of Elliott that resulted in a pick six.

Elliott already has 45 yards on the day but it’s taken him 12 carries to do so, leaving him with a less than stellar 3.8 yards per carry.

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WATCH: Henry Ruggs III scores first career NFL TD

former Alabama WR henry ruggs III reels in a pass and scores for a 72-yard touchdown, the first of his career.

Former Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is having quite the game after missing the past two weeks due to an injured hamstring. His speed, route running and hands are all on full display today.

After an impressive 46-yard catch in the first quarter to help set up a field goal, Ruggs has scored his first NFL touchdown.

It wasn’t a goal-line play, it wasn’t a short pass. It was a 72-yard touchdown that put the NFL on notice.

Ruggs wasted no time turning on the jets after catching the pass and leaving numerous defenders in the dust, yards behind as he run into the endzone for six.

You can watch his first touchdown reception below:

WATCH: Najee Harris scores third rushing touchdown of the night

The Alabama Crimson Tide is showing the Ole Miss Rebels that they aren’t going down without a fight, especially with Najee Harris.

Alabama senior running back Najee Harris is putting on a show against Ole Miss. For the third time tonight, he has found his way into the end zone, this time with a 3-yard rushing touchdown.

What a game Harris has had against Ole Miss.

So far, Harris has 16 carries for 126 yards and 3 touchdowns.

And it’s still the third quarter.

It seems as though he’s just getting warmed up.

With plenty of game left, there’s no telling how many more times Harris will find his way into the end zone for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Last season, Harris’ role became more dominant on offense, especially after Tua Tagovailoa suffered a season-ending injury. Harris finished the season with 1,224 yards rushing on 209 carries. He had a career-best 13 touchdowns.

It will be exciting to see what Jones, Harris and the Crimson Tide can do this season.

Roll Tide Wire will keep you up to date with the very latest!

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Halftime report: Alabama vs. Ole Miss

Nick Saban looks to remian unbeaten against former assistants, but Lane Kiffin has shown he won’t go down without a fight.

At the end of the first half, Alabama is tied wth Ole Miss with a score of 21-21 as the two face off in Oxford, Mississippi for Week 3 of SEC action.

Pete Golding and the Crimson Tide defense had their work cut out for them within the first minute of the game, as Ole Miss scored on the first drive of the game in 54 seconds.

Alabama answered quickly on the following drive and scored on a 10 play, 85-yard drive that was capped off with a 14-yard pass by Mac Jones to DeVonta Smith.

The scoring party continued throughout the half by both teams.

Lane Kiffin’s offense has caused issues for the Alabama defense, specifically the passing attack. Matt Corral finishes the first two quarters with 11 ompletions for 148 yards and a touchdown.

The Ole Miss run game has also found holes in the Crimson Tide defensive line to exploit. The backfield combined for a total of 160 yards and two touchdowns.

Mac Jones has kept Alabama in the game to help answer to the agressive Ole Miss offense. Jones has thrown for 16 completions, 236 yards and a lone touchdown.

Najee Harris has not appeared to be the same heavy-hitting, downhill runner he has proven to be. He lost a fumble, the first of his collegiate career, and has 46 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown.

Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on Alabama Football as they look to have a stronger second half against Ole Miss.