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Amazon Prime Video crew has made smooth transition to studio
Read full article: Amazon Prime Video crew has made smooth transition to studioJourneyman quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, three-time All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman and four-time Pro Bowl tackle Andrew Whitworth have made a smooth transition straight from the field to the studio this season, joining Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez and host Charissa Thompson on Amazon Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football” crew.
Amazon Prime ready to kick off 'Thursday Night Football'
Read full article: Amazon Prime ready to kick off 'Thursday Night Football'Thursday night’s game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs on Prime Video kicks off an 11-year agreement between Amazon and the NFL and marks the first time the league has sold a package of games to a streaming service.
QBs, big names plentiful among injured early in NFL season
Read full article: QBs, big names plentiful among injured early in NFL seasonAbout a third of the starting quarterbacks have missed time because of injuries, and Richard Sherman’s return to the NFL was hastened by Tampa Bay’s need at cornerback.
Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16
Read full article: Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16Justin Herbert threw for 337 yards and a touchdown to help the Los Angeles Chargers beat Washington 20-16 in an ugly Week 1 matchup full of turnovers and big penalties.
Rookie Patterson scores TD, Washington beats Bengals 17-13
Read full article: Rookie Patterson scores TD, Washington beats Bengals 17-13Rookie running back Jaret Patterson did a little bit of everything and scored the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter in Washington’s 17-13 preseason victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday night.
Let's Talk: NFL free agents and traded players speak up
Read full article: Let's Talk: NFL free agents and traded players speak upFILE - Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. Now that the muzzles have been removed for NFL team executives and the players they either re-signed or added in free agency, Thursday was a time for explanations and reflections. New England bringing back LB Kyle Van Noy, Buffalo grabbing QB Mitchell Trubisky, and Tennessee getting All-Pro long snapper Morgan Cox. Green), players staying put (Leonard Williams, Derek Wolfe) and even a player coming out of retirement (Kyle Long). He played 14 games with eight starts for Baltimore after signing a $3 million contract to join the team from Denver.
Spend, spend, spend on 2nd day of "legal tampering" in NFL
Read full article: Spend, spend, spend on 2nd day of "legal tampering" in NFL(AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)For people wondering where is all the free-agent quarterback movement as the NFL's “legal tampering” period enters its second day, well, calm down. He started seven and played in nine games last season for Miami, throwing for 2,091 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He will be replaced as Tua Tagovailoa's backup by Brissett, who will get a one-year, $5 million deal in Miami. The Bengals also reached agreement with Pittsburgh safety Mike Hilton on a four-year, $24 million contract, also according to a person with knowledge of the deal. Kelly signed a three-year, $21 million deal exactly a year ago and started all 16 games at right tackle.
AP source: Washington signing QB Fitzpatrick, CB Jackson
Read full article: AP source: Washington signing QB Fitzpatrick, CB JacksonRyan Fitzpatrick has agreed to sign a one-year deal with Washington, according to a person with direct knowledge of the move. Veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and cornerback William Jackson have agreed to sign with the Washington Football Team, according to a person with direct knowledge of the moves. The team now has Fitzpatrick, journeyman-turned-playoff standout Taylor Heinicke and coach Ron Rivera favorite Kyle Allen under contract at quarterback. AdJackson, 28, joins Washington after four seasons with the Bengals during which he recorded three interceptions in 59 games, including 48 starts. He replaces Ronald Darby, who left Washington after one season to sign a $30 million, three-year deal with the Denver Broncos.
Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins Monday
Read full article: Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins MondayRegardless, on Monday, two days before the NFL's 2021 business year begins, the 32 teams and agents for the players will be making deals. “Legal tampering, and tampering is illegal? AdOf course, free agency always is a buyer-beware situation. AdVoila: Lavonte David, a key linebacker, was re-signed, and several other key guys in the title run could be back. “We do have some money from a cap standpoint that we can spend; but again, it’s an interesting year.
Bills eliminate Dolphins with 56-26 rout; set to host Colts
Read full article: Bills eliminate Dolphins with 56-26 rout; set to host ColtsJomal Wiltz #33 of the Miami Dolphins tackles Antonio Williams #35 of the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter at Bills Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig)ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills were intent on not easing into the playoffs, while ending the Miami Dolphins' chances. The Dolphins (10-6) didn’t get results they needed earlier in the day after Cleveland beat Pittsburgh and Baltimore routed Cincinnati. And the team unraveled in all three phases in being exposed by a Bills team showing no signs of relenting in racking up the second-most points in team history. “It just shows that this is a different Buffalo Bills football team.
The Latest: Steelers place Haden, Ebron, Marsh on COVID list
Read full article: The Latest: Steelers place Haden, Ebron, Marsh on COVID listSeattle coach Pete Carroll said Friday that Shell had a close contact with someone who tested positive but that Shell had tested negative. Carroll said on Friday the team was still trying to determine if Shell would need to go on the COVID list. ___A second Cleveland Browns coach has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's big game with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wide receivers coach Chad O’Shea previously tested positive and will be replaced by team chief of staff Callie Brownson. Goodson and Malcolm Smith, safety Andrew Sendejo and tight end Harrison Bryant will miss the Steelers game after testing positive.
Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick tests positive for COVID-19
Read full article: Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick tests positive for COVID-19Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Miami Dolphins need a good game Sunday to ensure they get to keep playing, and that's especially true for Tua Tagovailoa. Coach Brian Flores has benched Tagovailoa twice in the fourth quarter, including last week at Las Vegas, when backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick helped Miami overcome a pair of deficits in the final 10 minutes. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)MIAMI – Any debate about who should start for the Miami Dolphins this week at quarterback ended Thursday with backup Ryan Fitzpatrick's positive test for COVID-19. The Dolphins placed Fitzpatrick on the reserve-COVID-19 list.
Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick tests positive for COVID-19, according to report
Read full article: Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick tests positive for COVID-19, according to reportAll rights reserved)Miami Dolphins wide receiver Isaiah Ford, left, celebrates with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)MIAMI – Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has tested positive for coronavirus, according to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero. Fitzpatrick is currently the backup quarterback with the Dolphins, but he was the hero in Miami’s 26-25 win against Las Vegas this past Saturday. Jake Rudock is officially on the 53-man roster to serve as the backup with Ryan Fitzpatrick out. Pelissero reports if the Dolphins make the playoffs, Fitzpatrick may not be available for the Wild Card game.
Curious calls by Sean Payton, Jon Gruden highlight Week 16
Read full article: Curious calls by Sean Payton, Jon Gruden highlight Week 16Let’s start with:PAYTON’S PLANOn Christmas night, Saints running back Alvin Kamara tied a 91-year-old NFL record by rushing for six touchdowns in a 52-33 wipeout of the Minnesota Vikings. “I was thinking about our best play there,” Payton explained afterward. Payton wasn’t talking about Nevers’ record six TD runs. “A lot of these players — I’d say most of these players — have no idea how good Gale Sayers was,” said Payton. “It was a great moment.”Brees said Payton mentioned Sayers’ mark before the Saints’ last touchdown drive.
Dolphins stun Raiders 26-25 to move step closer to playoffs
Read full article: Dolphins stun Raiders 26-25 to move step closer to playoffsduring the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. Fitzpatrick's desperation heave to Mack Hollins set up Jason Sanders’ 44-yard field goal as the Dolphins drove the field in the final 19 seconds to move one step closer to a playoff berth with an improbable 26-25 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday night. The move to play for the field goal backfired as the Raiders lost on a kick instead. My head was getting ripped off.”The penalty moved the ball down to the Las Vegas 26, setting up Sanders’ winning kick. Las Vegas then ran out most of the clock but not enough.
QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle
Read full article: QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle(AP Photo/Aaron Doster)The New York Giants will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Jones was not expected to play because of a hamstring injury suffered last week against Cincinnati. Colt McCoy will make his first start of the season at QB for the Giants. Seattle was without both starting right tackle Brandon Shell (ankle) and backup Cedric Ogbuehi (calf) leaving a major question on the offensive line. ___CLEVELAND-TENNESSEEBrowns: WR Taywan Taylor, WR KhaDarel Hodge, CB Denzel Ward, RB Dontrell Hilliard, S Tedric Thompson, DE Joe Jackson.
Matchup of division leaders: Seahawks vs Giants. The Giants?
Read full article: Matchup of division leaders: Seahawks vs Giants. The Giants?(AP Photo/Chris Szagola)In this strangest of NFL seasons in this weirdest of years, here's a matchup of division leaders you wouldn't expect: Seattle hosting the New York Giants. “If you win your division, you win your division,” Carroll says, and he knows: Seattle went 7-9 in 2010 and won the NFC West, then beat New Orleans in a playoff game. Patrick Mahomes has thrown for at least 300 yards seven times this season and has 22 straight games with at least one TD passing. New England has won the past five meetings, including a 2018 divisional playoff game. Chargers WR Keenan Allen leads the NFL with 85 receptions and has a TD catch in five straight games.
Dolphins vs. Broncos: How to watch, stream, listen
Read full article: Dolphins vs. Broncos: How to watch, stream, listenMIAMI – The Miami Dolphins continue to be one of the hottest teams in football. Miami is a 3.5-point Las Vegas favoriteWhat is the total for the game? The total is set at 45The team has a record of 6-3 and will travel to Colorado to play against the Denver Broncos at 4:05 p.m. on Sunday. If the season ended today, the Dolphins would be in the playoffs. Rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is 3-0 since taking over the starting role for Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Dolphins earn 5th straight win by beating Chargers 29-21
Read full article: Dolphins earn 5th straight win by beating Chargers 29-21Tua Tagovailoa had help from a less-heralded rookie while Justin Herbert struggled against a relentless pass rush, and the surprising Dolphins earned their fifth consecutive victory by beating the Los Angeles Chargers 29-21 Sunday. The Chargers could never catch up after they were hurt by two mistakes in the kicking game that allowed Miami to take a 14-0 lead. “I was disappointed in the special teams and some of the things that went on there. “It changed the momentum.”SPECIALMost lopsided of all was the special teams matchup. Jakeem Grant, the NFL leader in punt return yards, helped the Dolphins’ field position with three runbacks for 57 yards.
Dolphins vs. Chargers: How to watch, stream, listen
Read full article: Dolphins vs. Chargers: How to watch, stream, listenMIAMI – The Miami Dolphins will host Los Angeles Chargers at 4:05 p.m. on Sunday. The total is set at 48.5Miami will continue the team’s push for the playoffs as the Dolphins are currently on a four-game winning streak. The Dolphins are 5-3 this year and in second place in AFC East. Los Angeles is 2-6 this season. Tagovailoa has thrown for 350 yards and three touchdowns this season.
AFC features plenty of star power even without Tom Brady
Read full article: AFC features plenty of star power even without Tom BradyPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)The AFC doesn’t lack for drama or star power even though Tom Brady has taken his talents to Davis Beach. WEST: The Chiefs (8-1) are still the class of the conference despite a hiccup against the resurgent Raiders (5-3), who won 40-32 at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 11. Mahomes became the fastest quarterback in NFL history to reach 100 TD passes, doing it in 40 games, four fewer than Dan Marino. The Broncos (3-5) have been waylaid by injuries and COVID-19 opt-outs, exposures and infections and Drew Lock went 45 drives without a TD pass.
Tua vs Kyler as rising Dolphins visit revitalized Cardinals
Read full article: Tua vs Kyler as rising Dolphins visit revitalized CardinalsMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) embrace after Tagovailoa throws his first touchdown pass during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)When the Dolphins leave the oceanfront and head to the desert to play the Cardinals on Sunday, it will be about more than Tua vs. Kyler. Tua Tagovailoa, as touted as any signal caller coming out of college in years, will make his second start for Miami. Henry has eight rushing touchdowns, finding the end zone in five straight games. The Patriots will try to avoid losing five straight games for the first time since 1995.
Dolphins vs. Cardinals: How to watch, stream, listen
Read full article: Dolphins vs. Cardinals: How to watch, stream, listenThe Miami Dolphins will play against the Arizona Cardinals at 4:25 p.m. on Sunday. The Dolphins are 4-3 and the Cardinals are 5-2. If the season ended today, the Cardinals would be in the playoffs and Miami would be a half-game out of the postseason. The Dolphins give up about 19 points a game this year. Arizona has a top-10 offense and top-10 defense this year.
Dolphins vs. Rams: How to watch, stream, listen
Read full article: Dolphins vs. Rams: How to watch, stream, listenMIAMI – The Miami Dolphins will host the Los Angeles Rams at 1 p.m. on Sunday in the most anticipated game for Miami fans since the 2016 playoffs. Los Angeles is a 3.5-point Las Vegas favoriteWhat is the total for the game? The total is set at 46Tua Tagovailoa will be making his first start with the Dolphins. In his three years as a quarterback for Alabama, he won a National Championship, threw for 7,442 yards, 87 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Los Angeles defeated the Chicago Bears this past Monday night.
Dolphins players say they're excited about Tua's 1st start
Read full article: Dolphins players say they're excited about Tua's 1st startMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) celebrates his first NFL play with Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22), Miami Dolphins guard Ted Karras (67) and Miami Dolphins running back Lynn Bowden (15) against the New York Jets during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Tagovailoas winning personality helped the Miami Dolphins avoid locker room backlash when he was promoted to replace popular veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)MIAMI – Tua Tagovailoa’s winning personality helped the Miami Dolphins avoid any locker room backlash when he was promoted to replace popular veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick. Even so, players who have spoken publicly regarding the change say they're excited about Tagovailoa becoming the starter. Under Tagovailoa, the Dolphins hope their offense will be even more dynamic. “Just like everybody else, I'm excited to see him in his first start.”___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow Steven Wine on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Steve_Wine
Rocky start to Dolphins' QB transition to Tua Tagovailoa
Read full article: Rocky start to Dolphins' QB transition to Tua TagovailoaMiami Dolphins quarterbacks Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) and Tua Tagovailoa (1) warm up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins' transition to Tua Tagovailoa didn’t start the way coach Brian Flores intended, and deposed quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said the surprising timing left him heartbroken. “If he says Tua is the man to lead us, we’re going to go with it.”Fitzpatrick, in his second season with his eighth NFL team, has been characteristically inconsistent this year. He has made an impact on Tua and a lot of other players on this team. The cancellation of offseason drills and exhibition games because of the coronavirus slowed his NFL development, and two weeks ago, Flores said Tagovailoa wasn't ready to start.
AP source: Tagovailoa replaces Fitzpatrick as Miami starter
Read full article: AP source: Tagovailoa replaces Fitzpatrick as Miami starterMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)MIAMI – Tua Tagovailoa now has a role to match his jersey number. He’s the Miami Dolphins’ No. At Alabama, Tagovailoa wore Marino's No. Tagovailoa went 2 for 2 for 9 yards against the Jets. At Alabama, Tagovailoa threw 76 touchdown passes in 24 starts over his final two seasons.
Dolphins turn up heat on Jets and embattled Gase, 24-0
Read full article: Dolphins turn up heat on Jets and embattled Gase, 24-0The Jets (0-6) became the NFL's only winless team and continued their worst start since 1996, increasing the heat on embattled coach Adam Gase. The Dolphins blanked the Jets for the first time since the January 1983 AFC championship game, which they won 14-0. The two teams were a combined 0 for 19 on third downs before the Jets finally converted with 11 minutes left. The Dolphins' only third-down conversion came on a completion by Tagovailoa, who went 2 for 2 for 9 yards. ANTHEMRunning back Ty Jackson was the only player kneeling for the Jets during “The Star-Spangled Banner.”The Dolphins stayed in the locker room.
The Latest: Brady, Bucs roll to win, give Packers first loss
Read full article: The Latest: Brady, Bucs roll to win, give Packers first lossBrady threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns, including one to Gronkowski, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rolled to a 38-10 win over the previously undefeated Green Bay Packers. Brady hit Rob Gronkowski for a 12-yard touchdown with 1:02 left in the second quarter to cap the rally. It's been a tough afternoon so far for Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Dolphins had a 21-0 halftime lead after Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 147 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Board has movement in his limbs after suffering a concussion and neck injury in the team's win over Washington.
Undefeated Bills, Titans set to face off if testing allows
Read full article: Undefeated Bills, Titans set to face off if testing allowsThe NFL's ranks of undefeated teams should thin by one Tuesday night, Oct. 13, 2020, when the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans finally meet in a rescheduled game. (AP Photo/David Berding, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The NFL's ranks of undefeated teams should thin by one Tuesday night when the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans finally meet in a rescheduled game. The NFL first postponed, then rescheduled their Oct. 4 game with Pittsburgh to Oct. 25, and their game with the Bills pushed back two days. “As a team that’s off to a good start, we feel like we’ve got a good thing rolling here and we want to play,” Bills quarterback Josh Allen said. The Bills will be the first team to play the Titans since the NFL closed Tennessee's facility Sept. 29.
Fitzpatrick’s 3 TD passes lead Dolphins past 49ers 43-17
Read full article: Fitzpatrick’s 3 TD passes lead Dolphins past 49ers 43-17Fitzpatrick threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns and the Dolphins sent the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers to their third straight home loss to open the season, 43-17 on Sunday. The 49ers (2-3) are the team with questions at quarterback after Jimmy Garoppolo got pulled at halftime after throwing two interceptions. Beathard replaced Garoppolo at the half and threw one TD pass but it wasn’t enough to keep the Niners from falling again at home. Fitzpatrick capitalized on that with a 32-yard TD pass to Williams. TARGET PRACTICEWith the Niners down starting cornerbacks Richard Sherman, Emmanuel Moseley and K’Waun Williams, the Dolphins took advantage of fill-in Brian Allen.
Not yet Tua time: Fitzpatrick to remain Dolphins' starter
Read full article: Not yet Tua time: Fitzpatrick to remain Dolphins' starterMiami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)MIAMI – Ryan Fitzpatrick will remain the Miami Dolphins’ starting quarterback for at least another week, further delaying the NFL debut of Tua Tagovailoa. The Dolphins announced Tuesday on Twitter that Fitzpatrick will get the nod Sunday at San Francisco. Against the Seahawks, Miami settled for field goals on five consecutive scoring drives, but Gailey declined to blame Fitzpatrick. “He’s one play away from going in to play,” Gailey said. “He’s a rookie who hasn’t played a preseason game or been in a game at all.
Bills remain undefeated, top Raiders in Las Vegas, 30-23
Read full article: Bills remain undefeated, top Raiders in Las Vegas, 30-23Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (90) celebrates after recovering a fumble by the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. Shaking off a second-quarter stinger, Allen threw two touchdowns and rushed for another to lead the Buffalo Bills to a 30-23 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Las Vegas (2-2) lost its second straight game and first inside the shiny new $2 billion Allegiant Stadium. Las Vegas gave the ball back to the Bills by way of punt, fumble, downs and another fumble before scoring on its final possession. Las Vegas had allowed scores on nine straight non-kneeldown drives.
Seahawks top Dolphins, have first 4-0 start since 2013
Read full article: Seahawks top Dolphins, have first 4-0 start since 2013MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Russell Wilson threw for 360 yards and two touchdowns, and the Seattle Seahawks improved to 4-0 on the season by beating the Miami Dolphins 31-23 Sunday. DK Metcalf had four catches for 106 yards, Moore had three for 95 yards, and Chris Carson rushed for 80 yards and a pair of touchdowns. But the Seahawks were twice blanked on trips to the red zone, including when Xavien Howard intercepted Wilson. Leading 17-15, Wilson tossed a 17-yard touchdown pass to Moore to stretch the Seahawks' lead to 24-15 with 5:24 left in the fourth quarter. Wilson threw for 240 yards and two scores when the Seahawks beat the Vikings 37-30 last December.
Dolphins vs Seahawks: How to watch, stream, listen
Read full article: Dolphins vs Seahawks: How to watch, stream, listenAll rights reserved)MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins will host the Seattle Seahawks at 1 p.m. on Sunday. The Dolphins will have extra rest for this game, Miami last played on Sept. 24 in a 31-13 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has a 71.1% completion percentage in three games this year, he has thrown for 679 yards, thrown 4 passing touchdowns, thrown 3 interceptions, and also has a rushing touchdown on the season. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has thrown the most touchdowns in the NFL this year with 14. Miami is a 6.5-point Las Vegas favoriteWhat is the total for the game?
Fitzpatrick throws 2 TDs, rushes for 1 TD in Miami’s win against Jacksonville
Read full article: Fitzpatrick throws 2 TDs, rushes for 1 TD in Miami’s win against JacksonvilleAll rights reserved)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for two touchdowns in the Miami Dolphins 31-13 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night. Fitzpatrick was 18/20 for 160 yards with two touchdowns. Miami’s quarterback did not turn the ball over once and also rushed for 38 yards, he also posted a rushing touchdown. The Jaguars were 3-10 on 3rd down and Miami was 7-13 on 3rd down. Miami will play against the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 4 and the Jaguars will play against the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 4.
Fitzpatrick handles Jaguars again, this time with Dolphins
Read full article: Fitzpatrick handles Jaguars again, this time with DolphinsMiami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws a touchdown pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Different team, familiar result for Ryan Fitzpatrick against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The lopsided outcome also gave the Dolphins (1-2) their first double-digit victory in 39 games, ending the longest drought in the league. Fitzpatrick completed his first 12 passes — a career high — as Miami scored touchdowns on its first three drives for the first time since 2011. Fitzpatrick also ran for 39 yards and a score, his 37-year-old legs looking as fresh as any in Miami’s backfield. The Jaguars have won two in a row against the Bengals, notching victories in 2017 and 2019.
ODDS, HISTORY, MORE: Jaguars seek 5th straight prime-time win at home vs. Dolphins
Read full article: ODDS, HISTORY, MORE: Jaguars seek 5th straight prime-time win at home vs. DolphinsSPREAD – Dolphins 1-1; Jaguars 2-0SERIES RECORD – Jaguars lead 5-4LAST MEETING – Jaguars beat Dolphins 17-7 on Dec. 23, 2018, in Miami Gardens, FloridaLAST WEEK – Dolphins lost to Bills 31-28; Jaguars lost at Titans 33-30AP PRO32 RANKING – Dolphins No. DOLPHINS DEFENSE – OVERALL (30), RUSH (29), PASS (26). JAGUARS OFFENSE – OVERALL (20), RUSH (12), PASS (21). JAGUARS DEFENSE – OVERALL (23), RUSH (10), PASS (30). … Jaguars rookie Laviska Shenault is the only WR in NFL history with seven rushing attempts and six receptions in his first two games.
Allen reaches career high in passing, Bills beat Dolphins
Read full article: Allen reaches career high in passing, Bills beat DolphinsAllen reached a career high in yards passing for the second week in a row, and became the first Buffalo quarterback to have back-to-back 300-yard games since Drew Bledsoe in 2002. The Bills totaled 524 yards, with 342 in the first half, the most by the team since 2000. The Dolphins closed to 31-28 on an 8-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick to Mike Gesicki and a successful 2-point conversion with 49 seconds left. Allen threw touchdown passes to four receivers and Stefon Diggs led the Bills with eight catches for 153 yards. The Bills had scoring drives of 97 yards, 84 yards, and 73 yards in the first half.
The Latest: Seahawks' Diggs ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit
Read full article: The Latest: Seahawks' Diggs ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit(AP Photo/John Froschauer)The Latest on Week 2 in the NFL (all times EDT):___8:55 p.m.Seattle safety Quandre Diggs was ejected late in the first quarter Sunday night for a helmet-to-helmet hit on New England’s N’Keal Harry. Multiple flags were thrown and after a few minutes of deliberation, referee Craig Wrolstad announced Diggs had been ejected. Watkins made an 11-yard catch to convert a third down when Desmond King started to bring him down and Denzel Perryman landed a helmet-to-helmet hit. San Francisco lost both defensive end Nick Bosa and defensive tackle Solomon Thomas to left knee injuries earlier in the game. Brady struggled in an 11-point loss to New Orleans in his first NFL game not in a New England Patriots uniform.
You can't say the crowds influenced rusty NFL officials
Read full article: You can't say the crowds influenced rusty NFL officials“For one, he was clamping me the whole time,” Green complained afterward, saying the officials should call it both ways. “Honestly, it reminded me of the times I was back at the College of San Mateo, my junior college,” Edelman said. It brought me back at least to high school, junior college, college. In some ways, it brings the game back to why you started playing, just to love playing the game. ___With contributions from AP Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell and AP Sports Writers Tim Booth, Larry Lage and Kyle Hightower.
Dolphins vs. Bills: How to watch, stream, listen
Read full article: Dolphins vs. Bills: How to watch, stream, listenMIAMI – The Miami Dolphins will play against the Buffalo Bills at 1 p.m. on Sunday. The New England Patriots defeated the Dolphins in the season opener and the Bills won the team’s season opener against the New York Jets this past Sunday. Myles Gaskin ran for 40 yards and DeVante parker caught 4 passes for 47 yards. CBSHow can you listen to the game?580 AMHow to stream the game? Buffalo is a 5.5-point Las Vegas favoriteWhat is the total for the game?
Newton runs for 2 TDs, Patriots hold off Dolphins 21-11
Read full article: Newton runs for 2 TDs, Patriots hold off Dolphins 21-11New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, right, celebrates his second rushing touchdown as he heads to the bench in the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. – Cam Newton looked just fine as Tom Brady's replacement, rushing for two touchdowns Sunday, and the New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 21-11 to open the season. The Patriots were threatening again late in the period, but Jerome Baker kept the Dolphins in the game. Newton carried on the second play of the game and capped an 11-play, 80-yard drive with a 4-yard touchdown run on the Patriots’ third possession to put them up 7-0. MOVING ON UPEdelman pulled in 6-yard pass early in the second quarter, his 600th career reception.
Dolphins vs. Patriots: How to watch, stream, listen
Read full article: Dolphins vs. Patriots: How to watch, stream, listenThe Miami Dolphins will play against the New England Patriots in the teams first game of the season at 1 p.m. on Sunday. This will be the first season since 1999 Tom Brady will not be a player for the Patriots. Ryan Fitzpatrick will start at quarterback for Miami and Cam Newton will start at QB for the Patriots. Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy WolfsonWhich team is favored to win the game? New England is 6.5-point Las Vegas favoriteWhat is the total for the game?
Trade bust: QB Josh Rosen cut by Dolphins after 1 season
Read full article: Trade bust: QB Josh Rosen cut by Dolphins after 1 seasonMIAMI NFL cutdown day forced the Miami Dolphins to acknowledge the failure of their Josh Rosen experiment. Miami released Rosen, who was acquired from Arizona in April 2019 for second- and fifth-round draft picks. You dont hit on every play, on every trade, on every draft pick. I'll applaud that team.The decision to cut Rosen signals the Dolphins are confident in the health of top draft pick Tagovailoa, who has returned from a career-threatening hip injury that ended his Alabama career in November. Rosen began last season as Miamis backup QB, replaced Fitzpatrick as the starter in Games 3 through 5, and spent the rest of the year in the No.
Trade bust: QB Josh Rosen cut by Dolphins after 1 season
Read full article: Trade bust: QB Josh Rosen cut by Dolphins after 1 seasonMIAMI NFL cutdown day forced the Miami Dolphins to acknowledge the failure of their Josh Rosen experiment. Miami released Rosen, who was acquired from Arizona in April 2019 for second- and fifth-round draft picks. You dont hit on every play, on every trade, on every draft pick. I'll applaud that team.The decision to cut Rosen signals the Dolphins are confident in the health of top draft pick Tagovailoa, who has returned from a career-threatening hip injury that ended his Alabama career in November. Rosen began last season as Miamis backup QB, replaced Fitzpatrick as the starter in Games 3 through 5, and spent the rest of the year in the No.
Teams sending QBs packing in final cuts despite pandemic
Read full article: Teams sending QBs packing in final cuts despite pandemicThe theory that NFL teams would go with three quarterbacks to start the pandemic-impacted season took a hit Saturday. Lots of third-stringers were sent packing as the 32 teams got down to the 53-man limit. "The most important thing is to kind of move forward and not look back, Dolphins coach Brian Flores said. Georgia linebacker Tae Crowder, the final player taken in April's draft, is on the roster. As a child growing up in Georgia, it was always my dream to play in the NFL, Watson wrote on social media.
Dolphins survive late collapse and beat Bengals in OT, 38-35
Read full article: Dolphins survive late collapse and beat Bengals in OT, 38-35A laugher became a thriller for the Miami Dolphins, and they needed overtime to beat the Cincinnati Bengals. Each team punted twice to start the extra period before Fitzpatrick led a 10-play, 51-yard march for the winning field goal. “I’m one for one.”MIAMI’S PASSINGFitzpatrick also threw touchdown passes of 31 and 13 yards to Mike Gesicki, and 7 yards to DeVante Parker. Dolphins: CB Jomal Wiltz left the game in the first half with a shoulder injury. BENGALS: They finish at home Sunday against Cleveland, which won 27-19 when the teams met two weeks ago.
Manning throws 2 TDs, Barkley scores 2, Giants end long skid
Read full article: Manning throws 2 TDs, Barkley scores 2, Giants end long skidThe 38-year-old also threw three interceptions, two of which set up by field goals by Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders. Buck Allen added a late 1-yard TD run in the Giants' biggest offensive output of the season. Manning stole the show in the second half, leading the Giants to three touchdowns on their first five possessions. INJURIES:Dolphins: LB Raekwon McMillam pulled a hamsting in the second half. Giants: CB DeAndre Baker left in second half with a knee injury.