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Ladd McConkey's 2 touchdowns propel Chargers to 26-8 victory over Saints
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Ladd McConkey was a downfield threat while helping lead the University of Georgia to a pair of College Football Playoff championships. After being used mostly on routes in the middle of the field and third downs during his first seven NFL games, McConkey...
LSU coach Matt McMahon enters Year 3 with tepid expectations after improvement last season
LSU (17-16, 9-9 SEC) Coach Matt McMahon is entering his third season, and his program remains down a scholarship because of NCAA sanctions from violations that occurred under previous coach Will Wade. The good news for LSU is that the Tigers last season showed measurable progress from...
Jets interim coach Ulbrich says WR Williams part of the gameplan for Pittsburgh after Adams trade
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Embattled receiver Mike Williams is ready to play and is part of the gameplan against Pittsburgh this week, even with new acquisition Davante Adams on the team, New York Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Friday. It looked like Williams' spotty...
Chef's kiss: Davante Adams' arrival means more to cook up for Jets' offensive game planner
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The way Todd Downing sees it, Davante Adams' arrival means he'll be able to cook up even more for the New York Jets' offense. With a heaping helping of Adams catching passes from Aaron Rodgers, of course. “As a chef, you would want a bunch...
Jets acquire wide receiver Davante Adams from Raiders, reuniting him with Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams are finally reunited after more than two years of separation and one year of speculation — and now they’ll try to save the New York Jets' sinking season. The Jets acquired the disgruntled Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, sending a...
Allen and Bills overcome Rodgers' Hail Mary and beat Jets 23-20 to take control in AFC East
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills were expecting to go into halftime against the New York Jets with a 10-point lead and all the momentum. That changed with one eye-popping pass by Aaron Rodgers that sent the Jets and their fans into a frenzy and had...
Vikings hold off Rodgers and the Jets for 23-17 win in London to improve to 5-0
LONDON (AP) — Aaron Rodgers had a message for Andrew Van Ginkel after the Vikings linebacker returned an interception 63 yards for a touchdown. “He told me, too, ‘Christmas came early’ for me,” the humble Van Ginkel said. “I just told him ‘thank you.’” ...
Chargers success in running game gives time for inexperienced passing game to get up to speed
During his first four years in the NFL, Justin Herbert had 13 games where he had at least 47 pass attempts. Times have changed for the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback under Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman. Behind a prolific running game, Herbert has thrown it only 46...
Mike Williams practicing in team drills and expected to be available for Jets' regular-season opener
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mike Williams' comeback took another major step forward this week. The New York Jets wide receiver is trending toward playing in the season opener after he participated in team drills for the first time since tearing the ACL in his left knee while with the...
AFC East could be wide open with Jets, Dolphins and Patriots looking to end Bills' 4-year reign
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills have sat atop the AFC East for four straight years. Their drive for five could prove to be the toughest task of all. A ton of roster turnover has provided plenty of questions — and doubts. Especially with Aaron Rodgers back with the...