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Former Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson caught the game tying touchdown pass from Sam Howell as time expired in the fourth quarter in Washington’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Jahan Dotson sends it to OT with a clutch TD grab as time expires 🙌pic.twitter.com/NOoidtEVEh — Joel Haas (@Joel_Haas1) October 1, 2023 The touchdown catch […]
The New York Giants received the best possible news on how much time Saquon Barkley will miss, after the running back suffered an ankle injury in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals. According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Barkley‘s MRI avoided a high-ankle sprain, and merely sprained his ankle. The expectation is that […]
When Pro Football Focus tweeted out this Micah Parsons first quarter sack on Jets’ quarterback Zach Wilson and calling the third year Cowboys linebacker “unfair,” I doubt that they could foresee it as just the beginning of one of the most lopsided, dominant, individual defensive performances in NFL history to come. Personally, what I think […]
The New York Giants were down 20-0 at halftime and were outscored 60-0 through the first six quarters of the season. That’s when Saquon Barkley put the Giants on his back, against the Arizona Cardinals. New York scored four touchdowns in the second half and a field goal to pull out a 31-28 win over […]
The 2023 NFL season is now underway, and former Penn State Football star Micah Parsons is already up to his old tricks. The Dallas Cowboys defensive end made his presence known early to New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones with a violent sack of the signal caller in the first quarter of the Sunday Night […]
In a game that was pretty much over a few minutes into the second quarter former Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth did everything he could to make it a contest for the home town Steelers, who hosted the vaunted San Francisco 49ers in the season opener. If nothing else the third year starter showed […]
Former Penn State Football wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley had a strong preseason for the Washington Commanders, and was handsomely rewarded for his efforts. According to ESPN’s John Keim, Tinsley has made the Washington Commanders’ 53-man roster after signing as an undrafted free agent this offseason. Tinsley impressed this preseason with six catches for 129 yards […]
While Penn State Football is set to host West Virginia this weekend to kick off the 2023 season, a couple of former Nittany Lions are getting set to begin their rookie seasons in the NFL. In April, six Penn Staters were selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. After rookie minicamp and a full preseason of […]
Former Penn State Football quarterback Sean Clifford was one of the NFL’s most pleasant preseason surprises, and has now parlayed a strong summer into a prominent role as a rookie. According to Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LeFleur, Clifford will open the season as Jordan Love’s primary backup. https://twitter.com/LilySZhao/status/1694739399165026807?t=qs7I0EkelgT5AV1KIwv6gw&s=19 << BUY PENN STATE TICKETS […]
Former Penn State Football tight end Brenton Strange hasn’t wasted any time making an impact at the NFL level. Strange, chosen by the Jaguars in the second-round of April’s NFL Draft, is averaging 6.2 yards per reception after catching five passes for 31 yards through Jacksonville’s first two preseason games. According to Pro Football Focus, […]
Former Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford took the field for his first NFL game Friday night with the Green Bay Packers visiting the Cincinnati Bengals in week 1 of the NFL preseason. Presumed starter Jordan Love took the first two drives for Green Bay before turning the offense over to the 25-year-old rookie hailing from […]
The NFL preseason might seem meaningless to most fans, but to some players chosen late in the NFL Draft or who are on the fringes of roster, the exhibition games are some of the most important of their careers. As the preseason gets underway, FanBuzz.com NFL Insider Matt Lombardo named his 10 rookies to watch […]
After being a surprise fifth-round draft pick by the Green Bay Packers, is it possible Sean Clifford could be in uniform on Week 1? It’s not as crazy as you think. Jordan Love is the starter, having waited his turn behind future Hall-of-Famer Aaron Rodgers. But, behind the highly touted but unproven starter, the Packers roster is […]
Things got a little extra competitive between Joey Porter Jr. and star wide receiver George Pickens at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. During an August 1 practice, Pickens climbed the ladder against Porter Jr. to make a circus one-handed catch along the sideline, before mockingly handing the football to the former Nittany Lions standout. Porter Jr. […]
After months of tense negotiations and wide speculation, Saquon Barkley will in fact play football for the New York Giants this year. The Giants tagged the former Nittany Lions star back in March, after several efforts to try to hammer out a new contract extension. The Giants started negotiating with Saquon in the middle of […]
Micah Parsons, fresh off his 97 ranking in Madden, is used to receiving his fair share of accolades. But, is Parsons the best edge rusher in the game? NFL Insider Matt Lombardo thinks so. The amount of talent at the EDGE position is outrageous. Here are my top-5 pass rushers for the 2023 #NFL season […]
Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants have struck a deal. After the star running back threatened to hold out when the two sides failed to reach an agreement on a long-term contract prior to the deadline for franchise tagged players to, Barkley returns to New York on a one-year contract. Barkley‘s new deal is […]
As the 2023 NFL season approaches, all eyes are on Saquon Barkley, the electrifying running back for the New York Giants. Despite being embroiled in a contract dispute with the team, Barkley‘s exceptional skills and outstanding performance have earned him the coveted title of the top running back for the upcoming season. Heavy Sports’ Senior […]
As the 2023 NFL season approaches, all eyes are on the rising stars who have the potential to make a significant impact on the field. Among those primed for a breakout sophomore campaign is former Penn State standout Jahan Dotson. Dotson‘s impressive rookie season and the favorable circumstances he finds himself in make him an […]
Saquon Barkley doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. Barkley has already been franchise tagged this offseason with the two sides locked in on hardball negotiations that have gone on back and forth for nine months now. Arguably, this has gone even longer, as Saquon has been eligible for an extension for 2 years […]
