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Time of India
18 hours ago
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- Time of India
Top five NFL teams that might surprise everyone this season
Top five NFL teams that might surprise everyone this season (Image Via X) Training camp videos of deep passes to open practice have flooded social media this week. These clips spark hope that big plays are on the way when the NFL season starts in early September. We're looking at five teams that could make serious progress in their big‑play game in 2025. Some had deep threats last year, others changed coaches or added new weapons. All five have a real shot to be more explosive this year. Let's dive into why these teams stand out and who to watch when camp opens this July. Kansas City Chiefs : Patrick Mahomes and Xavier Worthy On July 17, at the Kansas City Chiefs' offseason workouts in Kansas City, quarterback Patrick Mahomes declared the team will 'test the defenses down the field' after a dip in their deep‑ball game. The Kansas City Chiefs added fast rookies like Xavier Worthy, the Combine's fastest 40‑yard sprinter, and veteran Jaylon Moore at left tackle to give Mahomes more protection. With these moves, Kansas City Chiefs aims to bounce back from a 2024 season that lacked long throws and explosive plays. Tampa Bay Buccaneers : Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka In June, quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke in Tampa about boosting explosive plays downfield this season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ranked second in yards after catch but 29th in average air yards. Now with Chris Godwin returning from injury and rookie Emeka Egbuka joining the roster, Tampa Bay Buccaneers hope to stretch defenses more. If Baker Mayfield can launch deeper throws protected by Tristan Wirfs, even early-season, the Bucs might show off a more dynamic offense. Atlanta Falcons : Michael Penix Jr., Drake London, Darnell Mooney During May OTAs in Atlanta, quarterback coach T.J. Yates praised rookie Michael Penix Jr. for his aggressive arm and field vision. Penix Jr. led the team with a 10.2 average air yards per attempt in the final three 2024 games. With deep threats like Drake London and Darnell Mooney, plus more play-action work, Atlanta Falcons could lean on explosive passes more often this year. Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams, Coach Ben Johnson In July, at Chicago Bears mini‑camp in Chicago, new coach Ben Johnson said, 'I like big plays' and rejected sneak plays like the Tush Push. With rookie QB Caleb Williams, who showed creativity in college, plus upgraded receivers and revamped line, the Chicago Bears aim to transform from last‑place offense into a big‑play threat. Las Vegas Raiders: Geno Smith, Chip Kelly, Pete Carroll When training camp opens in late July in Nevada, the Las Vegas Raiders will debut new coach Pete Carroll alongside coordinator Chip Kelly and veteran QB Geno Smith, known for deep passing. After a stagnant offense in 2024, Las Vegas hopes Geno Smith's big arm and Carroll's leadership will bring more vertical plays in 2025. Also Read: How To Stream The 2025 NFL Flag Championships Live: Dates, Tv Channels, And Stream Info Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Reuters
2 days ago
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- Reuters
Youth teams representing Texans, Jags capture NFL flag football titles
July 21 - Youth football teams representing the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars won the High School Girls and 14-Under Boys divisions on Sunday at the second annual NFL Flag Championships in Canton, Ohio. The Texas Fury Texans shut out the Bad Rabbits Cowboys 19-0 in the girls final after falling in the semifinals of the inaugural tournament. Game MVP Emery Beckett was 8-for-8 passing for 102 yards and three touchdowns. She connected with Zahara Hill for a 12-yard score, Kelsey Quinn for another first-half TD and Hill again on a 3-yard toss in the game's final five minutes. Kaitlyn Reynolds and Sonya Chalil recorded interceptions for the Fury defense. The Bad Rabbits, representing the Dallas Cowboys, defeated AA Select (Philadelphia Eagles) 7-0 in one semifinal, while the Texas Fury edged Conquer (Los Angeles Chargers) 7-6. On the boys' side, the Jaguars Elite and tournament MVP Brysen Wright posted a 13-0 victory over Showtime, which represented the Atlanta Falcons. Jaguars quarterback Dalton Motes was 8 of 12 for 108 yards and two touchdowns -- a 30-yarder to Jaiden Barnett and a 15-yarder to Ry'land Williams. Wright broke up a pass late in the game when Showtime went for it on fourth down. Wright, 14, scored 10 TDs in seven tournament games, including a tumbling one-handed catch in traffic that went viral and caught the attention of NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Bijan Robinson, among others. Showtime was 1 of 6 on third-down conversions despite recording more passing yards (117-104). Showtime QB Januel Morales was 8 of 13 for 73 yards and one interception, while teammate Vincenzo Mena was 4 of 10 for 51 yards. The Jaguars Elite eliminated RFP (Buffalo Bills) 41-12 in one semifinal, while Showtime topped High Intensity (San Francisco 49ers) 13-7 in the other. The three-day competition involved about 300 teams representing all 32 NFL clubs across 12 divisions. The event also featured international contests with eight teams traveling from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Great Britain, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Flag football continues to surge in popularity ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics, where it will debut as an official sport in Los Angeles. The NFL announced in May that its players will be allowed to compete. --Field Level Media
Fox Sports
2 days ago
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- Fox Sports
Texas Fury Texans and Jaguars Elite win titles at NFL Flag Championships
Associated Press CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Texas Fury Texans and Jaguars Elite won titles in the NFL Flag Championships on Sunday. The Texans beat the Bad Rabbits Cowboys 19-0 to win the High School Girls division. The Jaguars beat Showtime 13-0 to take the 14U Boys championship. Emery Beckett completed all eight of her pass attempts in the title game for the Texans, throwing two touchdown passes to Zahra Hill and one to Kelsey Quinn. Their coach, Keenan Hughes, was recently hired as the first coach for the women's flag football team at Concordia University in Austin, Texas. The Jaguars were led by tournament MVP Brysen Wright, whose one-handed catch earlier in the event drew an incredulous social media response from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The 14-year-old Wright scored 10 touchdowns in seven games. "It's a fast-paced, exciting and explosive game,' Jaguars coach David Price said. 'I think guys like Brysen are really going to help get more eyes on the sport.' ___ AP NFL: recommended Item 1 of 3
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Texas Fury Texans and Jaguars Elite win titles at NFL Flag Championships
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Texas Fury Texans and Jaguars Elite won titles in the NFL Flag Championships on Sunday. The Texans beat the Bad Rabbits Cowboys 19-0 to win the High School Girls division. The Jaguars beat Showtime 13-0 to take the 14U Boys championship. Emery Beckett completed all eight of her pass attempts in the title game for the Texans, throwing two touchdown passes to Zahra Hill and one to Kelsey Quinn. Their coach, Keenan Hughes, was recently hired as the first coach for the women's flag football team at Concordia University in Austin, Texas. The Jaguars were led by tournament MVP Brysen Wright, whose one-handed catch earlier in the event drew an incredulous social media response from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The 14-year-old Wright scored 10 touchdowns in seven games. 'It's a fast-paced, exciting and explosive game,' Jaguars coach David Price said. 'I think guys like Brysen are really going to help get more eyes on the sport.' ___ AP NFL:
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Flag Football Player Makes Best One-Handed Catch You'll See
Flag Football Player Makes Best One-Handed Catch You'll See originally appeared on The Spun. Who says flag football players can't ball? At Saturday's 2025 NFL Flag Championships in Canton, wide receiver Brysen Wright put on a show — pulling off one of the best catches you'll ever see after beating triple coverage. The one-handed catch has since gone viral and has football fans shook around the internet. "Yooo what? 😂😂😂" Patrick Mahomes laughed. "Brysen Wright is probably the best high maybe the best freshman/14 year old football player ever. Just unreal," a user said. "He will have 20 offers by Monday," another commented. "The athleticism to pull off this catch is unbelievable," a fan replied. "My goodness," another person shared. "Not sure there has been a catch quite like this," Adam Schefter posted. "2025 catch of the year wtf 🤯🤯🤯" "This is one of the best catches of all time," another user stated. "Best catch I've ever seen I'm not even kidding." Wright, a Jacksonville, FL native in the class of 2028, has already received offers from the likes of Georgia, Ohio State, Texas and Florida; as well as from Deion Sanders and Colorado — and its not hard to see why. With three more years of development before he gets to college the Mandarin High School star is clearly on an impressive track. We'll see if he has anything else in store for us before the weekend comes to a Football Player Makes Best One-Handed Catch You'll See first appeared on The Spun on Jul 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
