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sports28 days ago

Dark Side defense lifts Seahawks to season-opening win

Seattle's 'Dark Side' defense carried the day in a 13-10 season-opening win over the Patriots, forcing three fourth-quarter interceptions and three sacks to erase a 10-point deficit. Backup Drew Lock connected on a 45-yard TD to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and later led the go-ahead drive, while Josh Jobe sealed the victory with a late interception as Sam Darnold left with a hip injury. Seattle committed penalties but did not turn the ball over; Darnold's status is uncertain and the Seahawks head to Arizona for Week 2 to start 2-0 consideration.

Seahawks edge Patriots 13-10 in season opener on late interceptions
sports29 days ago

Seahawks edge Patriots 13-10 in season opener on late interceptions

The Seattle Seahawks came from behind to beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the season opener, sparked by Drew Lock after Sam Darnold's hip injury. Seattle tied the game with a 45-yard TD to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and a field goal, while New England QB Drake Maye threw three late interceptions, including an end-zone pick that sealed the win for the Seahawks as the Patriots failed to convert in the final seconds.

Maye's late-fourth-quarter picks doom Patriots as Seahawks grab season opener
sports29 days ago

Maye's late-fourth-quarter picks doom Patriots as Seahawks grab season opener

Drake Maye threw three fourth-quarter interceptions, sealing a 13-10 Seahawks win over the Patriots in Seattle. With Sam Darnold sidelined by an injury, Drew Lock directed Seattle’s offense while Patriots’ QB Maye struggled late; Josh Jobe iced the victory with the final interception. Maye finished 23-for-33 for 178 yards and a TD to Eli Raridon, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba added 122 receiving yards including a pivotal 45-yard TD catch. AJ Brown left with an ankle injury as Seattle’s defense closed it out.

Woolen's Two INTs Highlight a Mixed Eagles Camp Night at The Linc
sports1 month ago

Woolen's Two INTs Highlight a Mixed Eagles Camp Night at The Linc

Riq Woolen grabbed two interceptions against Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia’s lone public practice at The Linc, including a pick-six, as Hurts showed a mix of sharp completions and miscues. Lane Johnson left early with an injury (Markel Bell did not practice), and John Ojukwu saw first-team left-tackle action with Jordan Mailata resting. The backup QB battle continued between Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee, with Darius Cooper and Hollywood Brown among others making plays. Attendance was reported over 45,000, and the team will hold a final training camp session before preseason action later in the week.

Woolen’s Two INTs Highlight Sloppy Eagles Open Practice at the Linc
sports1 month ago

Woolen’s Two INTs Highlight Sloppy Eagles Open Practice at the Linc

Day 16 of the Eagles’ 2026 training camp featured an open practice at Lincoln Financial Field that underscored offensive miscues, despite DeVonta Smith flashes and Riq Woolen’s two interceptions (one returning for a TD). Jalen Hurts did connect for a TD with Saquon Barkley, but the offense looked sloppy overall with false starts and drops. Line injuries limited the unit (Landon Dickerson out, Lane Johnson briefly sidelined, Jordan Mailata rotating in), while Nolan Smith continued to surge with a sack. The team has one more practice before Friday’s 8 p.m. preseason game vs. the Bengals and then final 53-man cuts.

Dolphins Tuesday Practice: Interceptions, Returns and Injury Updates
sports1 month ago

Dolphins Tuesday Practice: Interceptions, Returns and Injury Updates

Miami Dolphins' Tuesday practice mixed notable returns with ongoing injuries: several players were sidelined (Kenneth Grant, Jordyn Brooks, Ronnie Harrison, Cameron Goode, Will Kacmarek, Seydou Traore, Ben Sims) while Tyrel Dodson returned and Trey Moore will miss extended time. On the field, early 11-on-11 drills produced turnovers, Chris Bell logged his first 11-on-11 catch since returning, and Jackson Woodard and Keith Cooper Jr. stood out. QBs Quinn Ewers and Malik Willis had mixed sessions, with Willis later connecting on several plays before throwing an interception; Woodard repeatedly disrupted passes. The day featured a mix of solid runs by De’Von Achane and notable defensive plays, capped by another Willis interception and a Woodard tip. Camp concludes Wednesday morning with more practice and injury updates to watch.

Cowboys' defense shines in Rams joint practice as Barron bags three interceptions
sports1 month ago

Cowboys' defense shines in Rams joint practice as Barron bags three interceptions

Dallas’s defense dominated the Cowboys–Rams joint practice in Woodland Hills, with disruptive play from Ezeiruaku and Williams and a standout three-interception day from Justin Barron (Overshown added four tackles). The Rams’ short game was limited, while Caleb Downs saw more true-safety reps. On offense, George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb provided punch—Lamb with two red-zone TDs and Pickens winning battles against Rams corners—Tyler Guyton impressed at left tackle, Terence Steele had early struggles, and Dallas’s two-minute drill again showed room for improvement.

Dolphins Camp Day 8: Offense Struggles as Defense Makes Plays
sports2 months ago

Dolphins Camp Day 8: Offense Struggles as Defense Makes Plays

In Dolphins' eighth padded practice, the defense forced four interceptions (Miles Battle with two, Louis Moore and Jackson Woodard with one each) as the offense struggled with ball security. Malik Willis delivered his best showing of the week, connecting on a long pass to Caleb Douglas and a TD to Will Kacmarek. Austin Jackson returned to practice; Jeremiah Franklin made his debut at tight end, while several veterans were sidelined.

Patriots Camp Day 11: Late Interceptions, Injuries, and Guard Depth Watch
sports2 months ago

Patriots Camp Day 11: Late Interceptions, Injuries, and Guard Depth Watch

Patriots Practice No. 11 closed with three late interceptions as Drake Maye (twice) and Tommy DeVito sealed the session; Maye finished 10-of-15 with 2 TDs and 2 INTs, DeVito 3-of-6 with an INT, and Behren Morton 3-of-6. The day included lineup adjustments and injury notes (Will Campbell limited; Doubs out; Woods and Barmore left) while the team monitored guard depth with veteran Greg Van Roten visiting. Interceptions by Jones, Byard, and Saunders highlighted a defensive finish, and the session ran 1:45 in full pads under humid conditions.

Patriots’ defense seals padded practice with three straight INTs in two-minute drill
sports2 months ago

Patriots’ defense seals padded practice with three straight INTs in two-minute drill

Patriots’ defense closed Thursday’s padded session with three straight interceptions in a two-minute drill, with Christian Gonzalez shadowing A.J. Brown and rookie Gabe Jacas ramping up on the edge; the day also included injuries to Christian Barmore and Charles Woods, while Will Campbell was limited and Caedan Wallace returned in limited fashion.

Dolphins Day 1 Camp Highlights: Defense Forces Turnovers, Gay Jr. Stars
sports2 months ago

Dolphins Day 1 Camp Highlights: Defense Forces Turnovers, Gay Jr. Stars

Day 1 of Dolphins' training camp featured three defense-driven takeaways — Willie Gay Jr. with an interception, David Ojabo forcing a fumble on a running play, and Michael Taaffe picking off Ewers — while Malik Willis led the QB group at 6-of-9, Quinn Ewers struggled with a deep ball and near-interception, and the team emphasized versatility and blocking as attendance was perfect among active players.

Lions minicamp Day 1: Defense makes three picks as rookies push for roles
sports3 months ago

Lions minicamp Day 1: Defense makes three picks as rookies push for roles

Detroit's Day 1 minicamp saw the defense collect three interceptions (Chuck Clark on Jared Goff; Jimmy Rolder on a Teddy Bridgewater pass; Aamaris Brown on Luke Altmyer), with Khalil Dorsey nearly adding a fourth. The session spotlighted versatile lineman Tyler Lacy, ongoing edge/left guard battles (Lacy, Giovanni Manu, others), and improved route running from Jameson Williams. Cornerback competition remains open (Arnold vs Ya-Sin, Rakestraw, Dorsey) while linebackers Bachie, Nowaske and Campbell were active in pass disruption; Zach Horton also flashed with a deep catch.

Giants Minicamp Finale: Offense Strikes, Defense Forces Turnovers
sports4 months ago

Giants Minicamp Finale: Offense Strikes, Defense Forces Turnovers

The Giants wrapped up their final full minicamp practice in warm, sunny conditions. The offense looked sharp in team periods with Jaxson Dart connecting for big plays (including a deep ball to Odell Beckham Jr.) and scoring in the red zone, while the defense applied pressure and generated multiple turnovers (interceptions by Elijah Campbell, Nic Jones, Tremaine Edmunds, etc.). Kicker Dominic Zvada went 5-for-5 on field goals, and the session included situational work like half-speed Hail Marys and goal-to-go scenarios.