Evan McPherson Makes All Four Of His Kicks Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals rookie kicker Evan McPherson made both of his field-goal attempts (long of 38 yards) and both of his extra-point tries in the 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. McPherson proved to be very reliable in his rookie season in the NFL, making 84.8% of his 33 […]

C.J. Uzomah Barely Involved Against Rams

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah, who played through an MCL sprain in the Super Bowl loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, caught both of his targets for only 11 yards. Uzomah played a healthy 80% of the offensive snaps, but he was used as extra blocking protection for quarterback Joe Burrow a […]

Tyler Boyd Hauls In Five Catches In Sunday's Big Game

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd tied for the team lead with five catches, but he had an underwhelming 48 yards on his six targets in the 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. The performance was Boyd's best of the postseason, but like all season, he was overshadowed […]

Ja'Marr Chase Totals 89 Yards In Super Bowl

Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase caught five of his eight targets for 89 yards in the 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. He wasn't able to find the end zone, but it was still a strong game for the Offensive Rookie of the Year. Some people […]

Tee Higgins Has Big Game In Super Bowl Loss

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins led the team with 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns on four receptions in the 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Higgins' seven targets trailed only rookie Ja'Marr Chase, who had eight. The highlight of the game came on the first play […]

Joe Mixon Throws A Touchdown In Loss To Rams

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon did everything he could in Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, but the Bengals still came up short. Mixon carried the ball 15 times for 72 yards (4.8 yards per carry) and also threw a six-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tee Higgins. He had […]

Rams Record Seven Sacks In Super Bowl Victory

The Los Angeles Rams defense stepped up in a big way in the 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in Super Bowl LVI. They tied a Super Bowl record by sacking quarterback Joe Burrow seven times, with pass-rushers Aaron Donald and Von Miller each recording two sacks. Los Angeles didn't manage to get […]

Matt Gay Makes Only One Field Goal In Super Bowl

Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay made his lone field-goal try from 41 yards out in the 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. He also made both of his extra-point attempts in the game, but he could have had a third -- the holder dropped the ball just as […]

Van Jefferson Has Only 23 Yards In Super Bowl

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson was pretty quiet in the 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Even with Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) not playing at all in the second half, Jefferson recorded four catches on eight targets for only 23 receiving yards. His eight targets were second […]

Brycen Hopkins Steps Up With Tyler Higbee Out

It was Los Angeles Rams tight end Brycen Hopkins, not Kendall Blanton, who stepped up in Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday with Tyler Higbee (knee) inactive. Hopkins secured all four of his targets for 47 yards in the 23-20 win. Blanton appeared to be dealing with an injury shoulder and was […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Finishes Super Bowl On Sidelines

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) scored Super Bowl LVI's first touchdown of the game, but he was forced to finish the game against the Cincinnati Bengals on the sidelines after suffering a non-contact left knee injury in the first half. Before the injury, Beckham caught two of three targets for 52 […]

Cooper Kupp Named Super Bowl MVP

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp was named Super Bowl MVP for his performance in the 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Kupp, who had one of the best seasons ever for a pass-catcher, caught eight of his 10 targets for 92 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner late in the […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Sees Seven Touches In Super Bowl

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. made his first appearance since Week 16 in the 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Henderson served as the No. 2 back behind Cam Akers, carrying the ball four times for just seven yards and catching three of his five targets […]

Cam Akers Does Very Little In Win Over Bengals

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers and the team's ground game just could never get it going in the 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Akers carried the ball a team-high 13 times for only 21 yards (1.6 yards per carry) and added three catches for 14 yards […]

Matthew Stafford Leads Rams To Super Bowl Win

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford went 26-for-40 for 283 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in the 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Rams in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Stafford put together an excellent game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter and relied mostly on Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp with Odell Beckham Jr. […]

Joe Burrow To Have Knee Checked Out

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (knee), who was sacked a Super Bowl-tying seven times in the loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, came up limping badly after taking a sack in the fourth quarter. Burrow remained in the game, but he said after that he will have his knee looked at in Cincinnati. […]

Guardians Could Have Interest In Matt Olson

The Cleveland Guardians could have interest in trading for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson when/if Major League Baseball's lockout ends. If the Guardians did swing a deal for Olson, current first baseman Bobby Bradley would probably be one of the players headed to the A's, along with a middle infielder and possibly a starting […]

Eric Weddle To Have Surgery For Torn Pec Muscle

Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle said that he will need surgery soon after tearing his pectoral muscle in the Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Weddle suffered the injury in the first half while making a tackle on Bengals running back Joe Mixon. He left the field and put a harness […]

Vic Fangio Likely To Take A Year Off

Former Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio decided against taking multiple offers to become a defensive coordinator for the 2022 season, according to league sources. Fangio is now likely to take a year off before returning in 2023 as the most coveted available defensive coordinator. The 63-year-old ultimately failed as the Broncos head coach because […]

Wes Phillips Expected To Become Vikings Offensive Coordinator

Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach/passing-game coordinator Wes Phillips is expected to become the Minnesota Vikings new offensive coordinator/pass-game coordinator, according to league sources. He will head to Minnesota, along with Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell, who is set to become the Vikings next head coach. Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen, who has worked as […]

Deshea Townsend Expected To Join Jaguars Staff

Former Chicago Bears secondary coach Deshea Townsend, who was set to join the Minnesota Vikings staff, is now expected to land with the Jacksonville Jaguars under new head coach Doug Pederson, according to sources. Townsend never actually signed a deal with the Vikings and had a change of heart. He spent 13 seasons in the […]

Von Miller Expected To Explore His Options In Free Agency

Los Angeles Rams pass-rusher Von Miller is fully expected to explore free agency this offseason. Miller has enjoyed his time in Los Angeles after being acquired in a trade from the Denver Broncos at midseason and just won the Super Bowl on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, so a return is possible. But with this […]

Seahawks Have No Plans To Trade Russell Wilson

The Seattle Seahawks have given no indications that they are willing to trade quarterback Russell Wilson this offseason. Wilson himself said he expects to be in Seattle in 2022 and going forward as well. Wilson and head coach Pete Carroll's relationship is as good as it has been, and the two have been talking for […]

Ezekiel Elliott Expected Back Next Season

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is expected to return to the team next season. Elliott dealt with a PCL knee injury during the 2021 season, but the Cowboys thought he played really well when he was healthy. The 26-year-old just surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the fourth time in six NFL seasons. The good […]

Buccaneers Want Tom Brady Back

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers want quarterback Tom Brady back in 2022 after he announced his retirement following the Divisional Round loss to the Los Angeles Rams several weeks ago. The Buccaneers have reportedly told Brady that they will do whatever it takes to get him back, and Brady hasn't ruled it out and is keeping […]

Adrian Peterson Arrested In Domestic-Violence Incident

Free-agent running back Adrian Peterson was arrested on Sunday morning at the Los Angeles airport in connection with what airport officials called a domestic-violence incident. He was given a $50,000 bail and was released Sunday afternoon on bond. Officials said police responded after a flight bound for Houston had to return to the gate because […]

Trent Taylor, Mike Daniels Elevated To Active Roster

The Cincinnati Bengals elevated wide receiver Trent Taylor and defensive tackle Mike Daniels (groin) from the practice squad to the active roster in time to play in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Taylor had only two catches for 41 yards all season long in four games, with all of his […]

C.J. Uzomah Will Play In Super Bowl

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah (knee), who was listed as questionable for the Super Bowl against the Los Angeles Rams, will play on Sunday. Uzomah missed all of practice the week after the AFC Championship win over the Kansas City Chiefs, but he returned to practice this past Thursday and had been saying all […]

Salvador Perez Has Evolved Into Elite Power Hitter

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez tied a franchise record with his 48 home runs last season, and he also set a new single-season record for home runs by a catcher. Perez credited his success to constantly studying pitchers' tendencies and months spent in the offseason in the batting cages. The power-hitting backstop had the […]

Rockies Sign Zach Lee To Minor League Deal

The Colorado Rockies signed right-handed pitcher Zach Lee to a minor league deal. The Rockies have also added catchers Jonathan Morales and Carlos Perez and outfielders Tyler Hill and Wynton Bernard to minor league deals since the calendar flipped to February. Lee, a former first-round pick (28th overall) in 2010, was traded from the Los […]