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Gibbs Surpasses Sanders, Eyes Tomlinson’s 31-TD Season Mark
sports1 day ago

Gibbs Surpasses Sanders, Eyes Tomlinson’s 31-TD Season Mark

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored two touchdowns in a 45-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on October 11, 2026, surpassing Barry Sanders for the most touchdowns by a player under 25 in NFL history. Gibbs now has 58 career touchdowns and has publicly stated his goal is to break LaDainian Tomlinson’s single-season record of 31 scores. Through five weeks, Gibbs has nine touchdowns and 132 touches, putting him on pace for approximately 30 touchdowns if his current production continues over a 17-game season.

Stafford Sets NFL Record with 33rd Career Pick-Six in Rams' 30-26 Loss to Broncos
sports15 days ago

Stafford Sets NFL Record with 33rd Career Pick-Six in Rams' 30-26 Loss to Broncos

Matthew Stafford threw his 33rd career pick-six, setting a new NFL record, as the Los Angeles Rams lost 30-26 to the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football. Stafford threw two interceptions in the fourth quarter, both to Denver's Talanoa Hufanga, with one returned for a touchdown. Despite the loss, the Rams remain 1-2 and are still considered Super Bowl favorites by some analysts.

Deebo Samuel Sets Record With 80-Yard Touchdown on Zero Catches
sports15 days ago

Deebo Samuel Sets Record With 80-Yard Touchdown on Zero Catches

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel achieved a historic feat in Week 3, recording 80 receiving yards and a touchdown without catching a single pass. The play involved a lateral from Mike Evans, setting a new NFL record that surpassed the previous mark held by Timmy Brown since 1961. Despite significant injuries to key players, the 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 36-30 to remain undefeated.

Emmitt Smith Endorses Derrick Henry's Bid for All-Time Rushing Record
nfl25 days ago

Emmitt Smith Endorses Derrick Henry's Bid for All-Time Rushing Record

Emmitt Smith believes 32-year-old Derrick Henry can break his all-time rushing record of 18,355 yards, citing Henry's superior size and physical conditioning. Henry currently trails by 5,193 yards but has defied age-related decline, posting 144 yards and three touchdowns in Week 1. While analysts debate if he is the greatest running back ever, the path to the record requires four more seasons of elite performance.

Derrick Henry's 32-year-old resurgence reignites debate over Emmitt Smith's rushing record
sports27 days ago

Derrick Henry's 32-year-old resurgence reignites debate over Emmitt Smith's rushing record

Derrick Henry's 144-yard, three-touchdown performance in the Ravens' 41-23 Week 1 win over the Colts has shifted the conversation from his current all-time rushing TD rank to the possibility of him breaking Emmitt Smith's career rushing yardage record. While Henry is currently 10th all-time in yards, former Cowboys star Smith and analysts now believe Henry's durability and physical condition make surpassing the 18,355-yard mark a realistic possibility, despite Henry's age.

Derrick Henry Moves to Third All-Time in Rushing TDs with Three-Scorer vs. Colts
sports1 month ago

Derrick Henry Moves to Third All-Time in Rushing TDs with Three-Scorer vs. Colts

Derrick Henry scored three rushing touchdowns in the Baltimore Ravens' Week 1 win over the Indianapolis Colts, moving to third on the NFL's all-time career rushing touchdown list. Henry, who entered the game tied with Marcus Allen for fourth, passed Allen with a 32-yard score in the second quarter and finished with 125 career rushing touchdowns. The Ravens won 41-23, with Henry also rushing for 144 yards on 24 carries.

Derrick Henry Surpasses Marcus Allen for Third in NFL Rushing TDs
sports1 month ago

Derrick Henry Surpasses Marcus Allen for Third in NFL Rushing TDs

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry scored three rushing touchdowns in a 41-23 Week 1 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, moving to third on the NFL’s all-time rushing touchdown list. The 32-year-old surpassed Hall of Famer Marcus Allen with 125 career rushing scores, finishing with 144 yards on 24 carries. This performance highlights a significant offensive shift under new coordinator Declan Doyle, who prioritized traditional under-center runs over the previous shotgun-heavy system. Henry’s durability and efficiency, including 21 under-center rushes for 137 yards, suggest he remains a dominant force despite his age, with only Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson ahead of him in the record books.

Wilson retires at 37 to join CBS as analyst
sports4 months ago

Wilson retires at 37 to join CBS as analyst

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, 37, retires after 14 NFL seasons and will immediately join CBS as an analyst. He spent a decade in Seattle, winning the 2014 Super Bowl and nearly repeating in 2015, before later playing for the Broncos, Steelers and Giants in backup or sparing roles. He finishes with 46,966 passing yards (16th all-time) and 353 TD passes (12nd all-time), plus 5,568 rushing yards and 31 rushing TDs, becoming the only NFL player with more than 40,000 passing yards and 5,000 rushing yards. Wilson thanked coach Pete Carroll and his teammates in his retirement statement.

Trey McBride Sets New NFL Record with 134 Yards Against Texans
sports10 months ago

Trey McBride Sets New NFL Record with 134 Yards Against Texans

Trey McBride had an outstanding game with NFL records for consecutive games with five or more catches and back-to-back 100-catch seasons, despite the Cardinals' loss to the Texans. He emphasized team effort over individual achievements, and the article highlights key performances and injuries from the game, as well as NFL Hall of Fame considerations for Philip Rivers.