The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 27-10. Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 9 passes for 72 yards in the victory. Smith-Njigba currently leads the NFL with 1,709 yards and places 4th in receptions with 113. He is also tied for 5th in touchdowns with 10 on the season.
The Minnesota Vikings spoiled the Detroit Lions’ playoff hopes with a 23-10 victory on Thursday. Lions rookie defensive tackle Tyleik Williams recorded the first sack of his NFL career despite the loss.
The Dallas Cowboys emerged victorious by a score of 30-23 over the Washington Commanders. Malik Hooker converted 3 tackles in the win. Terry McLaurin caught 5 passes for 63 yards in the loss.
The Cleveland Browns recorded their fourth win of the season in a low-scoring affair against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Browns linebacker Jerome Baker converted 5 tackles in the victory. Cornerback Denzel Ward played a key role in the win. Ward was targeted 3 straight times and allowed zero catches in the final series of the game. The 5x Pro Bowler told reporters after the game, “I don’t know whose bright idea it was to try me for the game for three plays in a row.” Jack Sawyer added an interception in the loss.
The Cincinnati Bengals routed the Arizona Cardinals by a score of 37-14. Cardinals defensive back Denzel Burke converted 6 tackles in the loss. Rookie linebacker Cody Simon also had a stout performance, converting 15 total tackles.
The New Orleans Saints defeated the Tennessee Titans by a score of 34-26. Chris Olave recorded 8 catches for 119 yards and 1 touchdown. Olave also reached 100 receptions on the season for the first time in his NFL career. Saints Defensive End Chase Young was simply dominant, recording 4 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble. The former second overall pick is having a career year in his 7th season with 19 total tackles and 8.5 sacks. The former Washington Commander is in his second season with the Saints and appears to be fitting right in.
Cody Croy
Writer
The Seattle Seahawks emerged victorious in Sunday night’s 59th edition of the Super Bowl by a score of 29-13. Many former Buckeyes were featured in this game including Mike Vrabel, TreVeyon Henderson, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Patriots offensive lineman Thayer Munford played just one snap. Smith-Njigba became the 39th former Buckeye to win a Super Bowl. […]
Cody Croy
Writer
The 15th annual NFL honors ceremony was held on Thursday night and a couple former Buckeyes brought home some hardware. Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba took home the Offensive Player Of The Year award, given to the best offensive player in the NFL. Smith-Njigba had a sensational season, converting 119 catches, 1,793 yards, […]
Cody Croy
Writer
Ryan Day added another key piece to his staff: former Illinois special teams coordinator Robby Discher, who will serve in the same role. Discher also served as the tight ends coach at Illinois. The Buckeyes have a committee of assistants and advisors that help out with special teams, but Rob Keys has held the title […]
