Sep 11, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Chris Jones delivered a great line Friday after his Kansas City Chiefs escaped with 19-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Jones had six tackles and two sacks in the win. He was interviewed by Amazon’s postgame show and joked that the Chiefs keep games close to help with TV ratings.
“We keep it close. We keep the game close to make sure you guys are watching the whole game. … We want to keep the ratings high,” Jones joked.
The NFL probably loves that answer and appreciates the assist. Andy Reid would probably prefer to just see his team win by a blowout.
In the end, just getting the win is what matters most — regardless of how it happens. That’s something Kansas City does way more often than not. They’re 11-1 and have already qualified for the playoffs.
Sep 15, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is set for a return to Denver in Week 13 to face the Broncos, and he is not shying away from the matchup.
Jeudy offered some bold comments to Tony Grossi of The Land On Demand in the lead-up to Monday’s game against the Broncos. The Cleveland Browns wide receiver said he was ready to “whip their a–” and added that he demanded a trade after running out of patience with the organization to turn things around.
“(Four) years a long time to be patient. I’m not going to say they didn’t get me the ball for (four) years. Some years I had a few drops, like my rookie year. Other years there were a whole bunch of circumstances I can’t control,” Jeudy told Grossi.
More Jeudy to Grossi: “(Four) years a long time to be patient. I’m not going to say they didn’t get me the ball for (4) years. Some years I had a few drops, like my rookie year. Other years there were a whole bunch of circumstances I can’t control.” #9sports
The Broncos shipped Jeudy to Cleveland during the offseason, and some in Denver were genuinely pleased to see him go. The wide receiver is no doubt aware of that ahead of the revenge game.
Jeudy has caught 45 passes on the season for 645 yards and two touchdowns. The Browns are in the middle of a lost season, however, while the Broncos are legitimately in the playoff race.
The Las Vegas Raiders showed on Friday exactly why they’re a 2-10 team.
The Raiders completely choked in a 19-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The loss saw Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson miss three field goal attempts, and Aidan O’Connell lose a fumble on a miscommunication in the final minute.
The Raiders were down by two points and driving in Chiefs territory in the final minute. They had a 3rd-and-3 at the Kansas City 32 with 15 seconds left and seemed to be in perfect position to set up for a winning field goal. However, O’Connell wasn’t ready when the ball was snapped, and the Chiefs recovered the fumble for the win.
HOW DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING WITH THE CHIEFS!!! 🤯 🤯
The Raiders fumble it just before setting up the game-winning field goal and Chiefs recover the ball to seal the W!#NFLpic.twitter.com/I7Yd6oh3uS
The Raiders missed three field goal attempts (of 55, 56 and 58 yards) and still had a chance to win the game. But they had a miscommunication as they were trying to hurry their offense, and that’s how they lost.
That’s exactly why the Raiders are 2-10 and have lost 8 games in a row. Bad teams lose games on miscommunications like that. Good ones like the 11-1 Chiefs do just enough to pull out games even when they play poorly.
It’s really a shame for O’Connell to go out like that especially after he had gone 23/35 for 340 yards and 2 touchdowns in the game.
Aug 26, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders linebackers coach Antonio Pierce watches from the sidelines against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Patriots 23-6. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce was roasted for a bizarre move he made late in his team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday.
The Raiders were trailing the Chiefs 19-17 with 2:21 to go in the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Facing a 4th and 11 from the Chiefs’ 40-yard line, Pierce initially sent out the punt team, banking on his defense to hold the Chiefs with all three timeouts left. Also factoring into the decision was the fact that Raiders kicker Anders Carlson had already missed two kicks on the day, one from 56 yards and another from 55.
However, Pierce then seemed to go back on his initial decision. He used one of the Raiders’ precious timeouts, then sent Carlson and the field goal team in to attempt a go-ahead kick from 58 yards away. The kick was missed badly, and replays showed Carlson actually kicked the ground by accident before making contact with the football.
Pierce essentially wasted a timeout in order to attempt a low-percentage field goal that did not work. Many on social media began comparing him unfavorably with fired Bears coach Matt Eberflus after Chicago’s disastrous final drive one day earlier.
Antonio Pierce just used Matt Eberflus’s leftover timeout.
Pierce’s gaffe did not wind up costing the Raiders the game, but it certainly did not help. He did not exactly project much confidence into his team before this one, and this certainly will not help, either.
Friday’s Columbus Blue Jackets-Calgary Flames game featured lots of craziness, including a goalie getting into a fight.
The Blue Jackets were leading the Flames 3-1 early in the third period of their game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus goalie Elvis Merzlikins was trying to wrap up a puck that the Flames were trying to pry loose. Calgary’s MacKenzie Weegar was in there trying to free the puck and got pushed by a few Blue Jackets players.
As players were getting pushed around, goalie Merzlikins got in the mix and started throwing punches at Weegar.
There had been a few scraps in the game prior to that, so seeing more fighting happen was not a surprise. Merzlikins did get called for roughing, and the penalty was served by Adam Fantilli.
Merzlikins finished with 27 saves on 29 attempts in his Blue Jackets’ 5-2 win.
A welcome to Dodger Stadium sign outside Dodger Stadium. July 15, 2018. Photo Credit: Larry Brown/Larry Brown Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers locked down a huge part of their playoff run on Friday with a major contract extension.
The Dodgers signed utility man Tommy Edman to a five-year extension worth $74 million, as first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal also includes a sixth-year club option and includes some deferred money.
BREAKING: Superutilityman Tommy Edman and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a five-year, $74 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. The deal runs from 2025-29 and includes a sixth-year club option. There’s a $17 million signing bonus and deferred money included.
The Dodgers landed Edman in a July trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, and he very quickly became an indispensable part of the team. In 16 playoff games for the team, he hit .328 with two home runs, 13 RBI, and five stolen bases, all while playing both shortstop and center field. He was named NLCS MVP for his efforts, and the Dodgers clearly made it an offseason priority to lock him in long-term.
Edman was entering the final year of his previous contract, and would have been due to become a free agent following the 2025 season.
Sep 24, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Taylor Swift reacts while watching the Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears game during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Taylor Swift showed up to boyfriend Travis Kelce’s Kanas City Chiefs-Las Vegas Raiders game on Friday wearing a special, fitting necklace.
Swift was photographed walking through Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., along with Kelce’s mother Donna. The famous singer had on a necklace with the number 87 dangling from it on a pendant. Of course, Kelce’s jersey number is 87.
Swift and Kelce have been dating since 2023. Her presence at his games was a huge deal last year but has since become accepted as more routine now. Her necklace is a sign of her commitment to the tight end.
Aug 28, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) walks to the field prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Josh Allen announced some big personal news on Friday.
Allen and Hailee Steinfeld shared a joint post on Instagram announced that the two had gotten engaged.
The post included a photo of Allen down on one knee on a grassy area that overlooked a body of water. He and Steinfeld appeared to be kissing in front of an arch that was decorated with flowers.
The caption of the post included the date: 11•22•24.
The Buffalo Bills host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Week 13. They had Week 12 off, which seems to confirm that Allen proposed during his bye week.
Steinfeld, 27, is a well-known actress who was received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in the 2010 film “True Grit.” She has also appeared in the “Pitch Perfect” movie series and in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as part of the Disney+ TV miniseries “Hawkeye.” On top of that, Steinfeld is a successful singer with multiple platinum singles and EPs.
Allen is in his 7th season as the Bills’ quarterback. He has made two Pro Bowls and is frequently an MVP finalist.
Dec 17, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy may be on track to return for the team’s Week 13 game against the Buffalo Bills.
Purdy was an active participant in Friday’s practice and could be seen throwing in video shared by Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Perhaps even more notably, No. 2 quarterback Brandon Allen was wearing a scout team jersey, a strong hint that the team does not have any plans to start him.
Unlike last Friday, Brock Purdy is throwing today. What’s more, Brandon Allen is in a scout-teamer-of-week jersey, suggesting he’s not the starter. pic.twitter.com/KQVwFjjIDA
Purdy was out in Week 12 due to a shoulder injury, but he seems to have made steady progress throughout the week. The Niners have a very tough game in Buffalo against the Bills on Sunday, so they will likely need Purdy to be able to play at a high level for there to be any chance of an upset.
The 49ers quarterback has completed 66 percent of his passes on the season, throwing for 2,613 yards and 13 touchdowns with eight interceptions.
The Kansas City Chiefs were hurt before halftime by a call from the officials during their Friday game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
The Chiefs had the ball with a minute left in the first half leading the Raiders 10-3. They got the ball to midfield on a 34-yard pass to DeAndre Hopkins. After that, Patrick Mahomes completed a 1st-and-10 pass to Noah Gray that went for nine yards. But there was a problem.
The officials initially ruled it an incomplete pass, however, they conducted an expedited review. The review determined that Gray had made the catch at the Raiders’ 41-yard line. Gray was said to be down by contact with 14 seconds.
Because of the expedited review, the officials by rule had to run 10 seconds off the clock, which gave the Chiefs the ball with 4 seconds left at the 41. KC spiked the ball and then only had time to attempt a 59-yard field goal, which kick Matthew Wright missed.
Had the pass to Gray been ruled a catch on the field, the Chiefs might have been able to run an additional play before attempting the long field goal. Instead, they ended up missing a 59-yard kick before the half and led 10-3.
