The Latest: Dallas tries to cool off red-hot Washington
Washington Sweat Football FILE - Washington Football Team player Montez Sweat (90) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. Washington has put pass rusher Montez Sweat on the NFL's COVID-19 reserve list. The Dallas Cowboys will have a chance to cool off the surging Washington Football Team when longtime rivals meet at FedEx Field. Montez Sweat and James Smith-Williams are both out after being placed on the COVID-19 list. Washington swept the season series from Dallas last year on its way to the NFC East title.
wftv.comSweat against Washington persuading players to get vaccine
Sweat says he isn't a fan of the organization attempting to convince players to get vaccinated against COVID-19. “We’re slowly getting more and more players vaccinated,” Rivera said. The NFL last month dropped a mask mandate for fully vaccinated players and staff. McDermott wouldn't say at the time what percentage of players had been partially or fully vaccinated. Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio reported about 70 players had been fully vaccinated or told him they'd be getting immunized soon.
wftv.comRodgers leads Pack to top of NFC after draft disappointment
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)The NFC playoff field features the usual cast of quarterbacks in Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Russell Wilson. Last Lombardi: Super Bowl 45, 31-25 over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Feb. 6, 2011, at Arlington, Texas. Last Lombardi: Super Bowl 48, 43-8 over the Denver Broncos on Feb. 2, 2014, at East Rutherford, N.J. Last year: No. The Bears’ leading tackler left in the first quarter of the Green Bay game with an elbow injury. DBs Buster Skrine, rookie Jaylon Johnson and Deon Bush missed the loss to Green Bay.
Tua vs Kyler as rising Dolphins visit revitalized Cardinals
Miami 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.
Giants and Judge finally win, beat Washington on fumble TD
In fact, the 38-year-old Judge barely had time to celebrate as the Giants rode a wild final four minutes, a decisive play by Mr. Irrelevant — scooped up a fumble and ran 43 yards for a touchdown to give New York a 20-13. Washington coach Ron Rivera rolled the dice and went for the win with a 2—point conversion. The only way to learn to win is to play to win. That’s what I want those guys to understand.”The stop allowed the Giants to avoid a second 0-6 start since 2013.