Jonathan Taylor, Javonte Williams Both Have 8 Rushing TDs, but Taylor Draws a Worse Run Defense
Jonathan Taylor and Javonte Williams each have eight rushing touchdowns, but Taylor faces a Cowboys run defense allowing 152.8 yards per game on Sunday.
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Atlanta Falcons Get Edge Rusher Back, but Run Defense Sets His Ceiling
James Pearce Jr. has been reinstated for the Cincinnati Bengals game in Madrid, but Atlanta's ability to stop the run will determine how often he can attack the quarterback.
Is Arizona's Run Defense Real? What the Cardinals' Week 8 Win in Dallas Told Us
The Cardinals held Dallas to 93 rushing yards a week after the Cowboys ran for 204, and that may matter more in Seattle than who starts at quarterback.
Davon Hamilton Injury Update: Here’s Why Jaguars’ DT Was Carted Off
The Jacksonville Jaguars are off to a great start on the scoreboard on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. The Jags scored the first two touchdowns by early in the second quarter, and it certainly looked like a clash between one team in a fire sale and another team that wants to win the division and […] The post Davon Hamilton Injury Update: Here’s Why Jaguars’ DT Was Carted Off appeared first on HEAVY.
Three Things Dave Canales Must Do to Ensure He Doesn't Suffer the Same Fate as Ejiro Evero
Dave Canales had to make a huge change on Friday, and he could be running out of chances himself soon.
Yahya Black Is Elevating The Steelers Defense as The Modern NFL Prototype Nose Tackle
Yahya Black is emerging as a key piece of the Steelers' defensive line, earning Cam Heyward's praise with his improved play against the run and as a pass rusher.
Jonathan Taylor Lost Quenton Nelson This Week, and Foyesade Oluokun's Jaguars Are Waiting
Jonathan Taylor has eight rushing touchdowns, but Indianapolis traded his All-Pro guard and now faces a Jaguars front allowing a 34.4% rush success rate.
Maxx Crosby is Asking His Teammates to Have More Energy
During the four-game losing streak, the Raiders defense has been dreadful. Maxx Crosby is looking for a change in attitude.
Recently Cut Raiders Vet Lands With Week 16 Opponent
The Las Vegas Raiders likely wanted to bring back the veteran to the practice squad, but won't be able to do that now. The post Recently Cut Raiders Vet Lands With Week 16 Opponent appeared first on HEAVY.
Maxx Crosby’s solution to Las Vegas’ 4-game losing streak? ‘Get better at whooping a**’
After starting the season red hot, the Las Vegas Raiders have lost four straight games and now face questions about their performance. They started by winning three straight games against the Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Chargers, and New Orleans Saints, but after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in week 4, they lost to the […] The post Maxx Crosby’s solution to Las Vegas’ 4-game losing streak? ‘Get better at whooping a**’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ben Johnson Is Pleased With Bears Defense’s Progress in One Big Area
Bears head coach Ben Johnson is encouraged by Chicago’s progress against the run, but the defense must limit explosive passing plays to reach its full potential.
3 Reasons the Giants Could Still Lose Their Grip on the NFC East
The New York Giants haven’t won the NFC East since 2011, and they’ve never looked more likely to end that drought than they do now.
Three Burning Questions for Panthers Ahead of Crucial Thursday Night Football Matchup with Packers
The Panthers have to put last week behind them and rally for Thursday Night Football.
Cowboys Linked to $41 Million Linebacker Patrick Queen, Who Could Fix Their Run Defense
Dallas checked on Patrick Queen in the spring, and ESPN now pegs the Steelers linebacker as a fit for a Cowboys run defense that ranks 31st in the NFL.
Chase Young's Pass Rush Won't Save the Saints Until Their Run Defense Forces Teams to Throw
Chase Young's 90.0 pass-rush grade ranks second among edge defenders, but the Saints allow 4.8 yards per carry, and opponents keep running away from him.
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren knew Saints sucked at run defense, so he ran it down their throats
The Pittsburgh Steelers had running back Rico Dowdle available to play for their NFL Paris Game against the New Orleans Saints. As a result, they were able to effectively execute their gameplan of utilizing their ground game. Steelers running back Jaylen Warren confirmed that the Steelers’ strategy was as simple as them taking advantage of […] The post Steelers RB Jaylen Warren knew Saints sucked at run defense, so he ran it down their throats appeared first on ClutchPoints.
One Panthers Stat That Shows Carolina Has an Ejiro Evero Problem
Ejiro Evero's defenses have too many breakdowns to ignore at this point,
Panthers' Horrendous Run Defense and Three Other Takeaways from Carolina's Blowout Loss
The Buccaneers dominated the Panthers on the ground, and Carolina squandered a perfect opportunity to start pulling away in the NFC South.
This emergency Panthers-Colts trade proposal would save Carolina's flailing run defense
If Carolina wants to contend this year, it has to improve in the trenches immediately.
Steelers’ Good and Not-So-Good From Week 7 Win Over Saints
The Steelers' run defense, Jaylen Warren and Payton Wilson stood out in Pittsburgh's 16-10 Week 7 win over the Saints, but the soft-zone defense remains a concern.
Jets have clear vision for ‘exciting’ first-rounder David Bailey — and aren’t buying his pre-draft knock
The knock on David Bailey during the pre-draft process was that while he was an elite pass rusher, he was not a good run defender.
New Orleans Saints Draft TJ Hall with 219th Pick
The New Orleans Saints drafted Iowa Cornerback TJ Hall with the 219th pick of the NFL Draft in the seventh round. Coming into the NFL Draft, cornerback was viewed as a major need for the New Orleans Saints. The team currently only has two proven options on the roster in Kool-Aid McKinstry and Quincy Riley. […] The post New Orleans Saints Draft TJ Hall with 219th Pick appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Giants Named Fit to Draft ‘Rock Solid’ Dexter Lawrence Replacement
The New York Giants are a fit to replace Dexter Lawrence II with a "rock solid" nose tackle in the 2026 NFL draft. The post Giants Named Fit to Draft ‘Rock Solid’ Dexter Lawrence Replacement appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Buffalo Bills Predicted to Draft 326-Pound AP All-American
The 2026 NFL draft is rapidly approaching, and the Buffalo Bills were just predicted to pick Ohio State’s AP All-American Kayden McDoanld in Peter Schrager’s mock draft.Schrager is the latest to connect the Bills to the 6-foot-2, 326-pound defensive tackle with the 26th overall pick.“This might be the highest you’ll see McDonald going in a […] The post Buffalo Bills Predicted to Draft 326-Pound AP All-American appeared first on Heavy Sports.