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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Check out Bengals QB Joe Burrow's reaction to Ja'Marr Chase joining Madden NFL 26 99 club
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase wanted to let teammate Joe Burrow know that Chase joined the prestigious Madden 99 club before the Bengals' star quarterback did. The Bengals shared video of Chase, who got a 99 overall rating in Madden NFL 26 to become the first Cincinnati player in the club, informing Burrow of his new status. "Hey, No. 9!" Chase says to Burrow in the video. "Hey! Hey! Hey! Come here. … Uh 99 overall. I beat you, so …" "Nice," Burrow responds with a big smile. "Cool, man." Chase laughs with delight. The video via Twitter/X: This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Joe Burrow reacts: Ja'Marr Chase is first Bengal in Madden 99 club
New York Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Why Joe Burrow wants to play more in the preseason and create a new normal
CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow sat in a chair at the front of the Bengals' media room, still sweating from the first day of training camp kicking off his sixth NFL season. There wasn't much to ask Burrow about the 2025 season that we don't already know. His story was documented in Netflix's 'Quarterback,' and he spent the offseason as vocal as he's ever been about himself, his team and the direction of the franchise. Burrow's come close to doing it all in the NFL since arriving as the No. 1 pick in 2020. He's played in the Super Bowl, beaten Patrick Mahomes, competed for MVP, signed as the highest-paid player in league history and even pushed on management over contracts for his teammates. But has he ever enjoyed a normal training camp? 'I certainly haven't in a long time, that's for sure,' Burrow said. This felt like an odd question to ask, but Burrow's July-August existence during his career could only be described as such. Let's recap his surreal summers. • 2020: Rookie starter enters in COVID-19 year and lockout, no offseason program. • 2021: Returning from rehabbed ACL injury. • 2022: Appendectomy keeps him off the field for weeks, loses 20 pounds. • 2023: Calf injury (and re-injury), contract negotiation. • 2024: Ramping up after an unprecedented wrist injury for an NFL QB. Advertisement All of these situations left unease and uncertainty about what the first few weeks of the season would look and feel like for Burrow. Despite all his accomplishments in the NFL, he's never been able to enter opening day with clear confidence in what to expect from his body and his performance. It led to one of the wildest splits you'll ever see and the overwhelming point of emphasis from the Bengals' 2025 offseason: They must start faster. *Rank out of top 40 qualifiers Talk about distractions all day, those are a small sliver of what's gone wrong for the Bengals in consistently digging holes for themselves early in the season. The clunky first two weeks for Burrow — fully understanding the health-related circumstances — contributed a much more significant chunk. Following the 2022 season opener, where Burrow threw four interceptions and had a lost fumble in a 23-20 overtime loss to Pittsburgh, the idea gained momentum that the star quarterback should start playing more in the preseason games. Coach Zac Taylor had been against starters playing in the preseason early in his tenure and still resisted in an effort to keep his stars healthy. Yet, Burrow's lean the other direction became hard to ignore. 'Coaches know how I've felt about that and how I've always thought that that would benefit me, for sure,' Burrow said. 'I think other positions, you have to be a little careful, because how physical that those positions are, but for me, those reps are valuable.' Between the appendectomy and the calf, the next two seasons were non-starters for preseason play. Last season, he was limited for select days early in camp but made his first real preseason appearance despite working back from the wrist injury and threw eight passes in one touchdown drive. He only held the ball for more than 2.4 seconds once – a 42-yard incompletion to Tee Higgins. Burrow arrives at this training camp without an ailment (that sound you hear is the entire Tri-state area and Burrow fantasy owners collectively knocking on wood). Not only that, he has his full complement of star receivers back and past the contract squabbles of recent years. He's surrounded by continuity and comfort. If all goes well, the time has finally arrived to gain value in real preseason action. Advertisement 'He will participate every day like he normally would fully healthy, then anticipate playing him more in games than we ever had,' Taylor said. Plans can go awry with the tweak of a muscle, of course, but in a year where starting fast has never been more important, Burrow wants to be part of the solution instead of the problem. In his mind, there's just no way to replicate the mental and physical speed of a live NFL pocket. 'For me, you can practice full speed against the defense all you want, but you're not getting hit,' Burrow said. 'You're not quite feeling that. And the D-line is stopping. Free runners are stopping a couple of yards before they get to you, number one. And then you can work on scrambling a little bit. You can get that timing of how quickly you actually have to get the ball out of your hand in those preseason games. Whereas in training camp, you try to simulate that as best as you can. But it's not quite the same.' For Burrow, mentally ramping up is not quite the same, either. The lead-up to each preseason game he's playing in will add to a different approach to ramping up his own preparation that just hasn't been there in past years. 'I think you approach (practice) a little differently when you start to get closer to the preseason games,' Burrow said. 'That'll feel more like a game week for me. Obviously, you're still doing training camp practices and trying to get the most out of those, but mindset-wise, when you're traveling to these preseason games, it's going to be a little different mindset, a little different feeling. I think that would be positive.' Ja'Marr Chase laughed when asked if there were aspects to training camp he missed while holding in for a contract extension last year. 'Not at all, if I'm being completely honest,' he said. 'I had great legs last year.' Advertisement It's hard to argue with the man who went on to win the receiving triple crown. But the season started with a 16-10 loss and an ugly offensive performance from Burrow and Chase, with Higgins tweaking a hamstring days before the opener. Chase barely practiced and both were out of sync. Then Chase was assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in what he dubbed 'crashing out' late in a 26-25 loss to Kansas City in Week 2. 'I love to work,' Chase said. 'At the end of the day, I get to work on stuff that I didn't work on last year and getting that real feel from the DB and working on certain things that I wanted to do this year. I get a chance to do it in camp now instead of just doing it in games.' Burrow to Higgins. Still works. Burrow back on track thus far today with a much crisper performance after the sloppy first day. — Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) July 24, 2025 There was Higgins, who spent Thursday catching a 58-yard touchdown pass from Burrow and a feathery over-the-shoulder grab on the sideline like it was midseason against the Ravens. He's paid, healthy and happy. Contracts and continuity — with a splash of preseason snaps — have all sides seeing a chance for the offense to break the repetitive cycle. If you don't want to repeat the past, then, well, don't repeat the past. So Burrow and his stars logging multiple preseason games of snaps would be a significant change to go along with others to the camp schedule. Time will tell if it works or backfires into the same old early-season woes. Listen closely and you hear one more wood knock for good measure. 'I'm excited for the chance to get better,' Burrow said. 'Those are valuable reps that we haven't had in the past for good reason, but I think we're making the right decision this year, and I think that's gonna benefit us in the long run.'
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Cincinnati Bengals Under Fire After Latest Joe Burrow News
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow have begun the 2025 NFL season. While it's just training camp with preseason to follow, fans could not be more excited to welcome football back. For the Bengals, the 2025 season is a chance to get back on track. After missing the playoffs last season with a 9-8 record, the Bengals are hungry. They're hungry to prove that they're still capable of being a Super Bowl contender. Burrow lead Cincinnati to the Super Bowl back in the 2021 season. Since then, the team has lost in the AFC Championship Game and missed the playoffs twice. Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on prior to a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Paycor Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on prior to a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Paycor Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo byWith that in mind, head coach Zac Taylor made a surprising revelation regarding Burrow heading into preseason action. Read more: Dolphins' Tyreek Hill Sends Big Warning to Rest of NFL As shared by Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team, Taylor has stated that Burrow will play more during the preseason than he has ever played before this year. "Bengals HC Zac Taylor said QB Joe Burrow will play more this preseason than ever before, as the team looks to start the season faster than in years past," Meirov wrote on X. Following that news, NFL fans have lashed out at the team. They do not think risking a quarterback who has had some nagging injury issues in recent years is a smart decision from the Bengals. "Yeah cause the offense was the big problem last year," one fan wrote. Another chimed in, "Cool but they have no D. So it don't matter." "Keep that young man healthy," a third comment said. A fourth comment read, "Starting injury prone QB all preseason is a disaster waiting to happen." "Sure. Increased Burrow preseason reps will help the D not give up 40 per game," a fifth comment said. Read more: Bills' Josh Allen Announcement Before Training Camp Has Fans Buzzing Making an attempt and change to start faster makes sense. Throwing Burrow on the field during the preseason does not. Burrow has been just fine during the regular season. Last year, he completed 70.6 percent of his pass attempts for 4,918 yards, 43 touchdowns, and just nine interceptions, while also running for 201 yards and two scores. He was able to play all 17 games. Only time will tell what will come from this decision. It's a definite risk, but Cincinnati is getting aggressive. Perhaps it will be the change that the Bengals need to start strong and get back to being a championship contender in the AFC. For more Cincinnati Bengals and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Fox News
6 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Lords of the Ringless: Ranking 10 QBs Poised for Super Bowl Breakthrough
"One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them, one ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them." — Gandalf, "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring." In the NFL, he with the ring rules. Quarterbacks are judged by the number of Super Bowl rings on their mantle, with the elites separating themselves from the pack by winning the title game in February. And yet, there are a surprising number of superstar quarterbacks without any bling on their resumes. So which ringless QB is best positioned to claim their first Super Bowl win this season? We rank them. 10. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Todd Bowles has quietly assembled a title contender in Tampa with Mayfield leading the way. The former No. 1 overall pick has 73 touchdowns since his arrival, exhibiting the patience, poise and performance that few envisioned when he replaced Tom Brady as the Buccaneers' franchise quarterback. With general manager Jason Licht adding another electric playmaker (Emeka Egbuka) to a WR room that already features a pair of Pro Bowlers (Mike Evans and Chris Godwin) with extraordinary size and skill, the Buccaneers have surrounded Mayfield with a "basketball" team on the perimeter. Additionally, the emergence of the running game, spearheaded by Bucky Irving, forces the opponent to make tough decisions when crafting a game plan for the four-time defending NFC South champions. 9. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers The 49ers' disappointing 2024 season could lead to a worst-to-first bounce-back under Purdy's direction. The recalibration of an offense that is undergoing a makeover on the perimeter will put more pressure on the newest member of the "$50 Million Club" to put the team on his back this season. Though the presence of Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle will help the 49ers wait on Brandon Aiyuk's return and Ricky Pearsall's on-field maturation, Purdy will need to find various ways to keep the offense on schedule with his pinpoint passes and exceptional game management. As the team rediscovers its identity as an "exotic smash mouth" team with a potent passing game, the 49ers' QB1 will need to show the football world he is more than a caretaker at the position. 8. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals The extended holdouts of Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart could make it challenging for Burrow to lead the Bengals on a Super Bowl run. Though the offense is loaded with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins locked in on new deals, the lack of defensive support could force Burrow to throw the ball all over the yard to keep the Bengals in games. Moreover, the sixth-year pro has to play nearly flawless football to chalk up wins in the ultra-competitive AFC. Given the one-dimensional approach the Bengals must employ to win consistently this season, the odds are stacked against Burrow emerging as a Super Bowl champion in 2026. 7. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans Do not let Stroud's so-called "sophomore slump" overshadow his potential as a franchise quarterback. The third-year pro carves up opponents with surgical precision, showcasing pinpoint accuracy and impeccable timing, throwing darts to Nico Collins and Co. With the team adding Christian Kirk and a couple of young playmakers (Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel) to a group that features Tank Dell, John Metchie and Braxton Berrios, the Texans have a diverse group of pass catchers with the potential to create and exploit mismatches on the perimeter. As Joe Mixon and Nick Chubb command attention as rugged runners between the tackles, the Texans have the potential to combat any tactics with their collection of playmakers. Considering how Stroud has made H-town pop since his arrival, the Texans' supporting cast could enable the young QB1 to take another step in 2025. 6. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions Despite the loss of a brilliant offensive play-caller in Ben Johnson, the Lions should remain a viable contender with Goff leading the way as a pass-first point guard dishing the rock to a collection of dynamic playmakers. Whether throwing the ball around the yard to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta or handing the ball to Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, the Lions have the firepower to light up scoreboards around the league. Though it might take some time to adjust to new offensive coordinator John Morton's schematic tweaks, the Lions' superior personnel should make it a smooth transition for Super Bowl contenders. If Morton quickly adapts the call sheet to accentuate Goff's game, the Lions' QB1 will take his second NFL team to a Super Bowl berth. 5. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers After reaching the playoffs five times in Matt LaFleur's first six seasons, the pressure is on the Packers to make a Super Bowl run behind an emerging superstar in Love. The sixth-year pro has shown flashes of brilliance as a two-year starter with 7,548 passing yards, 57 touchdowns against 22 interceptions in 32 starts. Though he put up those numbers without a true WR1 on the field, Love must take his game up a notch with Matthew Golden joining Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson and Savion Williams vying for pole position as the No. 1 option in the passing game. As the gunslinger finds his groove with his young receivers, while LaFleur takes advantage of Josh Jacobs' skills as a multi-faceted playmaker, the Packers have the pieces in place to make a move as a title contender. 4. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers As Jim Harbaugh transforms the Chargers into a title contender, the pressure is mounting on Herbert to perform like a top-five quarterback in premier games. Despite passing for the most yards by a quarterback in NFL history through five seasons, the Chargers' ball-control attack prioritizes efficiency over high-volume production. As the team breaks in a young collection of pass catchers (Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre Harris) around Herbert, the new and improved run game could alleviate some of the pressure on Herbert to carry the team into the championship rounds. If Jesse Minter's defense continues to perform at an elite level, the Chargers' title hopes will hinge on their QB1's performance in the playoffs. 3. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders The 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year nearly carried the Commanders to a Super Bowl with a limited roster. Although Daniels relied heavily on Terry McLaurin and Zach Ertz, the addition of Deebo Samuel gives the offense an added dimension with the "catch-and-run" specialist. With Laremy Tunsil and Josh Conerly poised to upgrade the offensive line, the Commanders have the firepower to maximize the young quarterback's talents. As the defense rounds into form with Von Miller, Javon Kinlaw, Deatrich Wise, Jonathan Jones,and Will Harris adding experience and expertise to a defense that should improve significantly in Dan Quinn's second season, the Commanders are built to make a deep postseason run in Daniels' sophomore season. 2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills The reigning MVP is a "one-man show" who can win with or without a stellar supporting cast. Last season, he carried the Bills to the AFC Championship Game without an established WR1 on the perimeter. Although Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox are a formidable quartet, the addition of Josh Palmer should enable Allen to pick apart opponents with a "dink-and-dunk" approach that stretches the defense from sideline to sideline. Moreover, defensive coordinators struggle defending a mobile playmaker who runs from the pocket or on the perimeter as a rugged runner with a nose for the goal line. 1. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens It is "now or never" time for the two-time MVP. Jackson steps into 2025 with the best roster in football, including a former NFL rushing champion (Derrick Henry) and a prolific pass catcher (DeAndre Hopkins) with exceptional hands and ball skills. Throw in a handful of emerging offensive playmakers (Zay Flowers, Isaiah Likely and Rashod Bateman), and the Ravens are loaded with enough firepower to set the NFL ablaze. If the defense continues to progress under second-year coordinator Zach Orr, the Ravens should make an early RSVP to the Super Bowl with a QB1 boasting a .744 winning percentage and an electric game. Bucky Brooks is an NFL analyst for FOX Sports. He also breaks down the game for NFL Network and as a cohost of the "Moving the Sticks" podcast. Follow him on Twitter @BuckyBrooks.
Fox Sports
6 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Lords of the Ringless: Ranking 10 QBs Poised for Super Bowl Breakthrough
"One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them, one ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them." — Gandalf, "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring." In the NFL, he with the ring rules. Quarterbacks are judged by the number of Super Bowl rings on their mantle, with the elites separating themselves from the pack by winning the title game in February. And yet, there are a surprising number of superstar quarterbacks without any bling on their resumes. So which ringless QB is best positioned to claim their first Super Bowl win this season? We rank them. 10. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Todd Bowles has quietly assembled a title contender in Tampa with Mayfield leading the way. The former No. 1 overall pick has 73 touchdowns since his arrival, exhibiting the patience, poise and performance that few envisioned when he replaced Tom Brady as the Buccaneers' franchise quarterback. With general manager Jason Licht adding another electric playmaker (Emeka Egbuka) to a WR room that already features a pair of Pro Bowlers (Mike Evans and Chris Godwin) with extraordinary size and skill, the Buccaneers have surrounded Mayfield with a "basketball" team on the perimeter. Additionally, the emergence of the running game, spearheaded by Bucky Irving, forces the opponent to make tough decisions when crafting a game plan for the four-time defending NFC South champions. 9. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers The 49ers' disappointing 2024 season could lead to a worst-to-first bounce-back under Purdy's direction. The recalibration of an offense that is undergoing a makeover on the perimeter will put more pressure on the newest member of the "$50 Million Club" to put the team on his back this season. Though the presence of Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle will help the 49ers wait on Brandon Aiyuk's return and Ricky Pearsall's on-field maturation, Purdy will need to find various ways to keep the offense on schedule with his pinpoint passes and exceptional game management. As the team rediscovers its identity as an "exotic smash mouth" team with a potent passing game, the 49ers' QB1 will need to show the football world he is more than a caretaker at the position. 8. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals The extended holdouts of Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart could make it challenging for Burrow to lead the Bengals on a Super Bowl run. Though the offense is loaded with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins locked in on new deals, the lack of defensive support could force Burrow to throw the ball all over the yard to keep the Bengals in games. Moreover, the sixth-year pro has to play nearly flawless football to chalk up wins in the ultra-competitive AFC. Given the one-dimensional approach the Bengals must employ to win consistently this season, the odds are stacked against Burrow emerging as a Super Bowl champion in 2026. 7. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans Do not let Stroud's so-called "sophomore slump" overshadow his potential as a franchise quarterback. The third-year pro carves up opponents with surgical precision, showcasing pinpoint accuracy and impeccable timing, throwing darts to Nico Collins and Co. With the team adding Christian Kirk and a couple of young playmakers (Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel) to a group that features Tank Dell, John Metchie and Braxton Berrios, the Texans have a diverse group of pass catchers with the potential to create and exploit mismatches on the perimeter. As Joe Mixon and Nick Chubb command attention as rugged runners between the tackles, the Texans have the potential to combat any tactics with their collection of playmakers. Considering how Stroud has made H-town pop since his arrival, the Texans' supporting cast could enable the young QB1 to take another step in 2025. 6. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions Despite the loss of a brilliant offensive play-caller in Ben Johnson, the Lions should remain a viable contender with Goff leading the way as a pass-first point guard dishing the rock to a collection of dynamic playmakers. Whether throwing the ball around the yard to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta or handing the ball to Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, the Lions have the firepower to light up scoreboards around the league. Though it might take some time to adjust to new offensive coordinator John Morton's schematic tweaks, the Lions' superior personnel should make it a smooth transition for Super Bowl contenders. If Morton quickly adapts the call sheet to accentuate Goff's game, the Lions' QB1 will take his second NFL team to a Super Bowl berth. 5. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers After reaching the playoffs five times in Matt LaFleur's first six seasons, the pressure is on the Packers to make a Super Bowl run behind an emerging superstar in Love. The sixth-year pro has shown flashes of brilliance as a two-year starter with 7,548 passing yards, 57 touchdowns against 22 interceptions in 32 starts. Though he put up those numbers without a true WR1 on the field, Love must take his game up a notch with Matthew Golden joining Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson and Savion Williams vying for pole position as the No. 1 option in the passing game. As the gunslinger finds his groove with his young receivers, while LaFleur takes advantage of Josh Jacobs' skills as a multi-faceted playmaker, the Packers have the pieces in place to make a move as a title contender. 4. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers As Jim Harbaugh transforms the Chargers into a title contender, the pressure is mounting on Herbert to perform like a top-five quarterback in premier games. Despite passing for the most yards by a quarterback in NFL history through five seasons, the Chargers' ball-control attack prioritizes efficiency over high-volume production. As the team breaks in a young collection of pass catchers (Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre Harris) around Herbert, the new and improved run game could alleviate some of the pressure on Herbert to carry the team into the championship rounds. If Jesse Minter's defense continues to perform at an elite level, the Chargers' title hopes will hinge on their QB1's performance in the playoffs. 3. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders The 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year nearly carried the Commanders to a Super Bowl with a limited roster. Although Daniels relied heavily on Terry McLaurin and Zach Ertz, the addition of Deebo Samuel gives the offense an added dimension with the "catch-and-run" specialist. With Laremy Tunsil and Josh Conerly poised to upgrade the offensive line, the Commanders have the firepower to maximize the young quarterback's talents. As the defense rounds into form with Von Miller, Javon Kinlaw, Deatrich Wise, Jonathan Jones,and Will Harris adding experience and expertise to a defense that should improve significantly in Dan Quinn's second season, the Commanders are built to make a deep postseason run in Daniels' sophomore season. 2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills The reigning MVP is a "one-man show" who can win with or without a stellar supporting cast. Last season, he carried the Bills to the AFC Championship Game without an established WR1 on the perimeter. Although Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox are a formidable quartet, the addition of Josh Palmer should enable Allen to pick apart opponents with a "dink-and-dunk" approach that stretches the defense from sideline to sideline. Moreover, defensive coordinators struggle defending a mobile playmaker who runs from the pocket or on the perimeter as a rugged runner with a nose for the goal line. 1. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens It is "now or never" time for the two-time MVP. Jackson steps into 2025 with the best roster in football, including a former NFL rushing champion (Derrick Henry) and a prolific pass catcher (DeAndre Hopkins) with exceptional hands and ball skills. Throw in a handful of emerging offensive playmakers (Zay Flowers, Isaiah Likely and Rashod Bateman), and the Ravens are loaded with enough firepower to set the NFL ablaze. If the defense continues to progress under second-year coordinator Zach Orr, the Ravens should make an early RSVP to the Super Bowl with a QB1 boasting a .744 winning percentage and an electric game. Bucky Brooks is an NFL analyst for FOX Sports. He also breaks down the game for NFL Network and as a cohost of the "Moving the Sticks" podcast. Follow him on Twitter @BuckyBrooks. recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
