The New England Patriots are heavily favored in their AFC Divisional Round matchup against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday night, but at least one ESPN analyst has the Patriots on upset alert. Former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan said on Saturday’s “NFL Postseason Countdown” that the Titans have what it takes to do what his Jets did in 2011 — beat New England at Gillette Stadium. “Alright, I tell you what, the Tennessee Titans — I’m putting it on upset alert now,” Ryan said. “Watch out, New England Patriots. I’m going to tell you why. They’re not just happy to be here now, the Titans have earned their rig... NESN.com
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Bills’ Tyrod Taylor Suffers Head Injury On Final Drive Of Loss To Jags
Through 58 minutes Sunday’s AFC Wild Card Round matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Jacksonville Jaguars was relatively uneventful. The final two minutes were a different story, however. Buffalo trailed 10-3 late in the fourth quarter of what was an old-fashioned, defense-heavy affair. Facing a 3rd-and-five from his own 42-yard line, Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor scrambled for two yards, but took a vicious hit from Jags defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. at the end of the play. The 28-year-old laid motionless while medical staff attended to him, but eventually got to his feet and walked off the field on his own power. Here’s the play: NESN.com
NFL Rumors: Texans Expected To Pursue Nick Caserio, Monti Ossenfort For GM Job
Add two New England Patriots executives to the growing list of team staffers drawing interest for job openings around the league. The Houston Texans have hired a search firm to replace departed general manager Rick Smith, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. According to Rapoport, Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio and New England director of college scouting Monti Ossenfort both are “expected to receive interest” from Houston in its search. Buffalo Bills vice president of player personnel Brian Gaine and Green Bay Packers director of player personnel Brian Gutekunst also are on the Texans’ short list, per Rapoport. Smit... NESN.com
Why Stephen A. Smith Believes Rob Gronkowski’s Suspension Is ‘Unacceptable’
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was suspended one game for his late hit on Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White, and as far as Stephen A. Smith is concerned, the punishment doesn’t fit the crime. Gronkowski delivered an elbow to White, who was laying defenseless along the sideline, late in the Patriots’ 23-3 win over the Bills on Sunday at New Era Field. The cheap shot prompted an apology from both Gronkowski and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, but the league still decided to hand down a one-game ban, which Smith believes is far too lenient. “A one-game suspension to me is easily unacceptable,” Smith said Tuesday on ESPN’s... NESN.com
Tony Romo Narrates Refs Discussing Penalty, Adds To Broadcasting-Funnies Reel
Tony Romo doesn’t narrate only cat-streaking videos. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst hilariously performed play-by-play duties Thursday night as referees discussed a potential penalty during the Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets Week 9 game. Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes appeared to bump one of the referees as he walked off the field, prompting this announcing gem from Romo. The play-by-play of the referees’ discussion is Romo’s latest addition to his personal reel of broadcasting hilarity. Romo last week broke down a clip of a cat running on the field during the Baltimore Ravens’ win over the Miami Doplphi... NESN.com
NFL Rumors: Chargers Plan To Fire Mike McCoy After Disappointing Season
Share this: Mike McCoy will be on the sideline for the San Diego Chargers in Week 17, but it might be for the last time. The Chargers plan to fire their head coach after San Diego’s matchup against the AFC West division rival Kansas City Chiefs, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday. Thanks in part to a slew of injuries, the Bolts have stumbled to a 5-10 record this season. McCoy brought the Chargers to the playoffs as an AFC wild-card team in his first season in 2013, but they lost to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round. San Diego turned in another 9-7 season in 2014 before finishing below .500 in their last two, giving McCoy a 27-36 record over four seasons. If
Buffalo Bills Fan Gets Showered In Ketchup And Mustard During Tailgate
Share this: Buffalo Bills fans are gaining a reputation as the craziest fans in football. We’ve seen them jump through tables, drunkenly faceplant and even light themselves on fire. On Sunday, one Bills’ fan decided to add to this reputation by getting showered in ketchup and mustard. Check out the video below: Maybe this was the good luck charm that the Bills needed. The team had one of its best performances of the season on Sunday with a 33-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns, improving its record to 7-7. Thumbnail photo via Timothy T. Ludwig/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link