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Broncos Record Historic Missed-Tackle Night in Chiefs Loss
sports24 days ago

Broncos Record Historic Missed-Tackle Night in Chiefs Loss

Denver's defense delivered a historic failure in the loss to Kansas City, allowing 248 missed tackle yards and a 29.8% miss rate—the worst in the Next Gen Stats era—while Kenneth Walker III erupted for 173 rushing yards and a TD as Patrick Mahomes chipped in with a rushing score. KC controlled the game with a dominant ground attack; Denver's once-stout run defense couldn't keep up, and the Broncos must rebound quickly with a home game vs. Jacksonville while KC visits Indianapolis.

"Brandon Staley's Defensive Struggles Exposed in Chargers' Loss to Packers"
sports2 years ago

"Brandon Staley's Defensive Struggles Exposed in Chargers' Loss to Packers"

The Los Angeles Chargers' defensive issues under coach Brandon Staley were on full display in their loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Chargers allowed a conversion on third-and-20, their sixth such conversion this season, and have the highest conversion rate on third-and-11 or longer in the league. They have also allowed the most completions of at least 35 yards and 24 yards since Staley took over. Staley remains defiant and confident in his defensive scheme, but the team's defensive struggles continue to hinder their success.

"Steelers vs. Browns: Tackling Woes Exposed"
sports3 years ago

"Steelers vs. Browns: Tackling Woes Exposed"

The Pittsburgh Steelers struggled with tackling in their 26-22 win over the Cleveland Browns, missing a total of 12 tackles in the game. Linebacker Elandon Roberts led the team with four missed tackles through two games, while T.J. Watt recorded his first missed tackle of the season. Despite their defensive struggles, the Steelers also forced 12 missed tackles from the Browns. Running backs Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris were particularly effective in forcing missed tackles, combining for nine in the game.