WINNING TEAMS IN LONDON: The GREEN BAY PACKERS (3-1) will become the 32nd team to play a regular-season international game when they face the NEW YORK GIANTS (3-1) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday (9:30 AM ET, NFL Network). The Packers enter Week 5 with 785 regular-season wins in franchise history, tied with Chicago (785) for the most in NFL history, while the Giants rank third with 709. The Bears/Staleys franchise has had the most all-time regular season wins of any NFL team at the end of each of the league’s first 102 seasons.
This marks the sixth game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since 2019. Four of the previous five matchups have been decided by seven points or fewer, and three of the matchups have featured the game-winning score inside of the final two minutes of the fourth quarter. The Packers and Giants’ combined winning percentage of .750 (6-2) is the highest by two teams entering an international game in Week 4 or later all-time. The highest combined winning percentage entering an international game in Week 4 or later in NFL history: MATCHUP | LOCATION | SEASON | WIN PCT. | RESULT | Green Bay Packers (3-1) vs. New York Giants (3-1) | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London) | Week 5, 2022 | .750 (6-2) | ??? | Oakland Raiders (7-2) vs. Houston Texans (6-3) | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | Week 11, 2016 | .722 (13-5) | OAK 27, HOU 20 | Chicago Bears (3-1) vs. Oakland Raiders (2-2) | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London) | Week 5, 2019 | .625 (5-3) | OAK 24, CHI 21 | New England Patriots (7-2) vs. Oakland Raiders (4-5) | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | Week 11, 2017 | .611 (11-7) | NE 33, OAK 8 |
-- NFL -- REWRITING THE RECORD BOOK: Since taking over as Kansas City’s full-time starter in 2018, quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES leads the NFL with 32 games with at least 300 passing yards. Since entering the league in 2020, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT leads the NFL with 19 games with at least 300 passing yards. If Mahomes reaches least 300 passing yards against Las Vegas on Monday Night Football (8:15 PM ET, ESPN), he would surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO (32 games) for the most 300-yard games by a player in his first six seasons in NFL history. If Herbert eclipses 300 passing yards at Cleveland on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, CBS), he would surpass ANDREW LUCK (19 games) for the most 300-yard games by a player in his first three seasons all-time. The players with the most games with at least 300 passing yards in their first six seasons in NFL history: PLAYER | TEAM | GAMES | | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City | 32* | | Dan MarinoHOF | Miami | 32 | | Kurt WarnerHOF | St. Louis Rams | 30 | | *In sixth season | | | | | | | |
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The players with the most games with at least 300 passing yards in their first three seasons in NFL history: PLAYER | TEAM | GAMES | | Justin Herbert | L.A. Chargers | 19* | | Andrew Luck | Indianapolis | 19 | | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City | 17 | | Kurt WarnerHOF | St. Louis Rams | 17 | | *In third season | | | | | | | |
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Herbert has also recorded at least 300 passing yards in seven consecutive road games and can join RICH GANNON (eight consecutive road games from 2001-02) as the only players ever with at least 300 passing yards in eight consecutive road games. Mahomes was awarded AFC Offensive Player of the Week in Week 4 after recording 249 passing yards and three touchdown passes in Kansas City’s win. It marked his 49th-career game with multiple touchdown passes. With two touchdown passes on Monday, Mahomes would tie Pro Football Hall of Famer PEYTON MANNING (50 games) for the second-most games with multiple touchdown passes by a player in his first six seasons in NFL history. Only Marino (58 games) has more. The players with the most games with at least two touchdown passes in their first six seasons in NFL history: PLAYER | TEAM | GAMES | | Dan MarinoHOF | Miami | 58 | | Peyton ManningHOF | Indianapolis | 50 | | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City | 49* | | Matt Ryan | Atlanta | 49 | | Russell Wilson | Seattle | 49 | | *In sixth season | | |
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Entering Week 5, Herbert has recorded multiple touchdown passes in five of his past six games dating back to last season and has at least two touchdown passes in 25 of his first 36 career games. With at least two touchdown passes on Sunday, Herbert would tie Manning (26 games) for the third-most such games by a player in his first three seasons all-time. Only Marino (32 games) and Luck (28) have more. The players with the most games with at least two touchdown passes in their first three seasons in NFL history: PLAYER | TEAM | GAMES | | Dan MarinoHOF | Miami | 32 | | Andrew Luck | Indianapolis | 28 | | Peyton ManningHOF | Indianapolis | 26 | | Justin Herbert | L.A. Chargers | 25* | | Derek Carr | Oakland Raiders | 25 | | *In third season | | |
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-- NFL -- ALLEN THE END ZONE: Buffalo quarterback JOSH ALLEN ranks second in the NFL with 12 combined passing and rushing touchdowns (10 passing, two rushing) this season and has 146 combined passing and rushing touchdowns since entering the NFL in 2018, fourth-most among all players over that span.
When BUFFALO (3-1) hosts PITTSBURGH (1-3) on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, CBS), Allen needs two touchdowns to surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer PEYTON MANNING (147 touchdowns) for the fourth-most combined passing and rushing touchdowns by a player in his first five seasons in NFL history. The players with the most combined passing and rushing touchdowns in their first five seasons in NFL history: PLAYER | TEAM | SEASONS | PASS TDs | RUSH TDs | TOTAL | Dan MarinoHOF | Miami | 1983-87 | 168 | 3 | 171 | Cam Newton | Carolina | 2011-15 | 117 | 43 | 160 | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City | 2017-21 | 151 | 8 | 159 | Peyton ManningHOF | Indianapolis | 1998-2002 | 138 | 9 | 147 | Josh Allen | Buffalo | 2018-22 | 113 | 33 | 146* | Andrew Luck | Indianapolis | 2012-16 | 132 | 14 | 146 | *In fifth season |
-- NFL -- DUAL THREATS IN THE DESERT: Since the beginning of the 2020 season, KYLER MURRAY leads all quarterbacks with 18 rushing touchdowns, while JALEN HURTS ranks tied for second with 17. The two are set to meet when the league’s last remaining undefeated team, PHILADELPHIA (4-0), travels to ARIZONA (2-2) on Sunday (4:25 PM ET, FOX). Last week, Murray recorded his 10th career game with at least two touchdown passes and one rushing touchdown, the second-most such games by a quarterback since he entered the NFL in 2019. With two touchdown passes and one rushing touchdown on Sunday, Murray can tie JOSH ALLEN (11 games) for the second-most such games by a quarterback in his first four seasons in NFL history. Only CAM NEWTON (12) has more. The players with the most games with at least two touchdown passes and one rushing touchdown in their first four seasons in NFL history: PLAYER | TEAM | SEASONS | GAMES | Cam Newton | Carolina | 2011-14 | 12 | Josh Allen | Buffalo | 2018-21 | 11 | Kyler Murray | Arizona | 2019-22 | 10* | *In fourth season |
Hurts, who is expected to make his 24th career start, needs one rushing touchdown to tie CAM NEWTON (18) for the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in his first 25 career starts all-time.
The quarterbacks with the most rushing touchdowns in their first 25 starts in NFL history: PLAYER | TEAM | RUSHING TDs | Cam Newton | Carolina | 18 | Josh Allen | Buffalo | 17 | Jalen Hurts | Philadelphia | 17* | *In 23 starts |
-- NFL -- SUPER COOPER: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver COOPER KUPP leads the NFL with 42 receptions this season.
When the LOS ANGELES RAMS (2-2) host the DALLAS COWBOYS (3-1) on Sunday (4:25 PM ET, FOX), Kupp needs six receptions to surpass T.J. HOUSHMANDZADEH (47 receptions in 2007) and ADAM THIELEN (47 in 2018) for the most receptions by a player in his team’s first five games of a season all-time.
The players with the most receptions in their team’s first five games of a season in NFL history: PLAYER | TEAM | SEASON | RECEPTIONS | | T.J. Houshmandzadeh | Cincinnati | 2007 | 47 | | Adam Thielen | Minnesota | 2018 | 47 | | Michael Thomas | New Orleans | 2018 | 46 | | | | | | | Cooper Kupp | L.A. Rams | 2022 | 42* | | *Entering Week 5 |
Kupp, who registered a career-high 14 receptions in Week 4, has recorded at least 10 receptions in three of his first four games this season and has 11 career games with 10-or-more receptions since entering the NFL in 2017. With 10 receptions on Sunday, he can become the first player in NFL history with at least 10 receptions in four of his first five games of a season. He can also tie ANQUAN BOLDIN (12 games), JULIO JONES (12) and BRANDON MARSHALL (12) for the second-most such games by a player in his first six seasons all-time. The players with the most games with at least 10 receptions in their first six seasons in NFL history: PLAYER | TEAM(S) | SEASONS | GAMES | Michael Thomas | New Orleans | 2016-21 | 18 | Anquan Boldin | Arizona | 2003-08 | 12 | Julio Jones | Atlanta | 2011-16 | 12 | Brandon Marshall | Denver, Miami | 2006-11 | 12 | | | | | Cooper Kupp | L.A. Rams | 2017-22 | 11* | *In sixth season |
-- NFL -- DOMINANT DAVANTE: Las Vegas wide receiver DAVANTE ADAMS ranks third among AFC wide receivers with 26 receptions this season and is one of five players in the league with a touchdown catch in three of his first four games in 2022. Since entering the NFL in 2014, he has 695 receptions for 8,411 yards and 76 touchdowns. When the LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (1-3) visit the KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (3-1) on Monday Night Football (8:15 PM ET, ESPN), Adams needs five receptions to become the fifth player in NFL history with at least 700 receptions and 75 touchdown catches in his first nine career seasons. The players with at least 700 receptions and 75 touchdown catches in their first nine seasons in NFL history: PLAYER | TEAM(S) | SEASONS | RECEPTIONS | RECEIVING TDs | Larry Fitzgerald | Arizona | 2004-12 | 764 | 77 | Marvin HarrisonHOF | Indianapolis | 1996-2004 | 845 | 98 | Calvin JohnsonHOF | Detroit | 2007-15 | 731 | 83 | Jerry RiceHOF | San Francisco | 1985-93 | 708 | 118 | | | | | | Davante Adams | Green Bay, Las Vegas | 2014-22 | 695* | 76* | *In ninth season |
Adams enters Monday night having surpassed 100 receiving yards in each of his past five games in primetime. That is tied with COOPER KUPP (active streak) for the longest such streak since 1970. With at least 100 receiving yards against Kansas City, Adams will become the first player to record at least 100 receiving yards in six consecutive primetime games since 1970. The Raiders and Rams will meet on Thursday Night Football in Week 14, the next scheduled primetime appearance for each club.
| NFL Foundation UK Partners with Eight Community Organizations to Help Deliver Opportunities for Young People in London | NFL Foundation UK launches eight London community partnerships to help create a level playing field for local young people through the power of sport. 5 October 2022, London: The National Football League's UK charity, the NFL Foundation UK, has announced the names of the eight community partners they will work with in London to help tackle inequality and lack of opportunities felt by young people in the capital.
The community partners from across 13 London boroughs will initially work with over 2500 young people, 58% of which are female and 75% who are from a diverse ethnic background, helping underrepresented young people have equal access to opportunities.
NFL Foundation UK will be working with these community groups for the next two-years, providing NFL Flag Football programmes, training, and equipment to help young people aged 12-20 access positive pathways and develop the skills, confidence, and self-belief to create their own future, impact society and reach their potential.
The NFL Foundation UK launched in 2021 as part of the NFL's international charitable endeavours and a partnership with the Greater London Authority saw the duo commit a combined £1 million to the deliver NFL Foundation UK's work in the capital. Using the power of sport to reach communities, NFL Flag has been proven to be a strong engagement tool with diverse and underserved groups, in particular young people.
The NFL Foundation UK will provide funding and NFL Flag training in co-created partnerships with local community charities that seek positive outputs and outcomes for young people around education, employment, community engagement and physical & mental wellbeing.
The announcement comes as the International Games are in London, with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosting two of the three NFL games in 2022. The launch event, featuring young people from all eight community organisations and local schools, was held exclusively on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium pitch. NFL Flag football, football drills by expert coaches from Tottenham Hotspur, and Nike Master Trainers delivered a unique training experience for the youngsters.
Henry Hodgson, General Manager NFL UK, said, "We are proud to announce the eight community partners we will work closely with in the coming years as part of our commitment to helping to address inequality in society through the power of sport, education and opportunity.
"These eight organisations are already doing incredibly important work in their communities, and together we are excited about the potential to further impact the lives of youngsters in the UK through the NFL Foundation UK."
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: "I'm delighted that the NFL Foundation UK has chosen to support eight London community partnerships helping young people across the capital. Sport has the power to change people's lives and by working together these partnerships will inspire and provide opportunities to thousands of young people."
Gavin Lewis, NFL Foundation UK Trustee, commented: "I know first-hand the important work that community organisations do in helping tackle the inequality and lack of opportunities that young people face. In partnership with the NFL Foundation UK these eight organisations, through the power of sport and access to greater opportunities, will reach more young people in their communities, helping to transform lives and enable a positive long-term impact on society."
Naiola Idhe, Programme Lead at Deptford Lionesses, said: "At the Deptford Lionesses we create opportunities for young girls to get involved in sport, helping to make an impact on lives but also to improve community cohesion. Our partnership with the NFL Foundation UK, and through their NFL Flag and social programme, will enable us to reach and inspire more girls to get active and find their place in our community and thrive."
Shaninga Marasha from BIGKID Foundation, and one of the eight beneficiary partners, added: "We were one of the pilot projects, have seen first-hand the impact that the Foundation has. The energy that NFL Flag creates is infectious and brings in young people that we previously have struggled to engaged. It's going to be a big two years!."
The NFL Foundation UK, that launched in 2021, has today opened a new application process for charities across the UK, to reach communities beyond London, as the programme expands.
To register your interest please visit here.
The eight community groups partnering with NFL Foundation UK, who will each use the support to boost their existing work within the community, are as follows:
BIGKID Foundation – Lambeth, Newham, Lewisham and Hounslow Female focused NFL Flag football programme, delivering support to 11-18year olds, combating physical and mental inequalities.
Connect Stars - Brent Integrating NFL Flag into their existing Breaking Barriers programme which combines sport with youth work, mentoring and informal education support.
Deptford Lionesses – Lewisham Combining NFL Flag with educational and personal development activities to train a group of females aged 17-20 from low-income families or at risk of becoming affiliated in local gangs to be peer leaders.
HR Sports Academy – Haringey Providing NFL Flag sessions in and around Tottenham, Haringey. Focusing on development of life skills, physical and mental wellbeing, and employability.
Single Homeless Project – Camden, Waltham Forest, Lewisham and Greenwich Establish a sport programme through the introduction of NFL Flag for young people currently housed in their youth hostels to increase confidence, life skills and building physical and mental wellbeing.
Southall Community Alliance – Ealing Launching "Touchdown Southall", which brings NFL Flag to young members of the community who are at risk of involvement in gangs and crime. The project will include weekly sessions alongside workshops and volunteer training.
The Change Foundation – Sutton, Hackney, Lambeth, Southwark Co-designing a new inclusive Flag programme with young people, aimed at the following marginalised groups: young women, young people with a disability and those at high risk of serious youth violence.
BADU Community CIC - Hackney Training 40 young people to become NFL Flag leaders to work throughout communities.
For more information, head to the NFL Foundation UK website | NOTAS DE LA NFL DE LA QUINTA SEMANA | 5 de octubre de 2022
Los 11 titulares – En el más competitivo arranque de su historia, la NFL llega a su quinta semana Dicen que la competencia te hace mejor. En la NFL, la competencia ha llevado la emoción de la liga a un nivel sin precedentes. A medida que la liga se acerca al primer cuarto de la temporada 2022, consideren esto: - Hasta ahora, 50 partidos han estado dentro de una anotación en el último período, la mayor cantidad a lo largo de la cuarta semana en la historia de la NFL.
- La semana pasada, 15 de 16 partidos (93.8 por ciento) estuvieron dentro de una anotación en el último período, la mayor cantidad en una semana en la historia de la NFL.
- A lo largo de cuatro semanas, 23 partidos fueron decididos por tres puntos o menos, y 31 fueron definidos por seis puntos o menos, ambas mayores cantidades en la historia en este punto en una temporada.
¿Qué podría ser lo siguiente?
Los 11 titulares llegando a la quinta semana… 1. HABLANDO DE PARTIDOS CERRADOS. Tanto NEW YORK GIANTS (3-1) como GREEN BAY PACKERS (3-1) han jugado bien en partidos cerrados esta temporada. Los dos clubes, que se enfrentan en el Tottenham Hotspur Stadium de Londres el domingo (9:30 AM ET, NFL Network), tienen marca de 2-0 cada uno en partidos decididos por tres puntos o menos. Packers (23.8 por ciento) y Giants (29.4) también lideran la liga en defensiva contra el tercer intento.
2. NÚMERO DE LA SEMANA – 3. El número de equipos 1-3 que se recuperaron para obtener una plaza en playoffs hace una temporada (NEW ENGLAND, PHILADELPHIA y PITTSBURGH). También en 2021, tanto KANSAS CITY como SAN FRANCISCO comenzaron 2-3, estaban últimos en las posiciones de su división tras cinco semanas, y avanzaron a sus respectivos partidos de Campeonato de conferencia. 3. REGGIE WHITE ESTABA DOMINANDO PARA EAGLES…en 1990, la última vez que todos los equipos de la NFL tuvieron al menos un triunfo o un empate ingresando en la quinta semana (y el "Ministro de la defensiva" estaba encabezando la liga con seis capturas). Esta semana, PHILADELPHIA (4-0) es el único equipo invicto que queda en la NFL por primera ocasión desde 2004, cuando los Eagles comenzaron 7-0 en su camino al Super Bowl XXXIX. 4. EN LA MARQUESINA – ENFRENTAMIENTO INDIVIDUAL. A lo largo de su carrera, el guardia de Dallas ZACK MARTIN tiene más selecciones para el Pro Bowl (siete) que castigos por sujetar (cinco). Poco antes que Cowboys fichara a Martin con la 16ta selección global en el Sorteo Universitario de la NFL de 2014, Rams eligió al liniero defensiva AARON DONALD con la Nº 13. Desde ese Draft, Donald lidera la NFL con 100 capturas. DALLAS (3-1) visita a LOS ANGELES RAMS (2-2) el domingo (4:25 PM, hora de New York, FOX). - Cuando Rams tenga el balón, COOPER KUPP estará en el mismo campo con TREVON DIGGS. Desde el comienzo de la temporada pasada, Kupp lidera la NFL en recepciones (187), yardas recibiendo (2,349) y recepciones anotadoras (19). Durante el mismo periodo, Diggs lidera la liga con 13 intercepciones.
5. EN LA MARQUESINA – ENFRENTAMIENTO DE EQUIPOS. PITTSBURGH (1-3) y BUFFALO (3-1), que se enfrentan el domingo en Highmark Stadium (1:00 PM, hora de New York, CBS), despliegan dos de las defensivas más oportunistas de la NFL. Están empatados en el liderazgo de la liga con siete intercepciones cada uno. En ese partido, se espera que el mariscal de campo KENNY PICKETT, la selección Nº 20 total en el Sorteo Universitario de la NFL de 2022, haga su primera titularidad en la NFL. Pickett proviene de Ocean Township High School de New Jersey, que también produjo a PHIL VILLAPIANO, un apoyador de Pro Bowl que jugó para Raiders y Bills.
- MIAMI (3-1) y NEW YORK JETS (2-2) juegan el domingo en MetLife Stadium (1:00 PM, hora de New York, CBS). El entrenador en jefe respectivo de cada equipo, MIKE MCDANIEL y ROBERT SALEH, procedían de 49ers.
- KANSAS CITY (3-1) recibe a LAS VEGAS (1-3) en el clásico de lunes en la noche Monday Night Football (8:15 PM, hora de New York, ESPN). Desde que PATRICK MAHOMES se convirtió en el mariscal de campo de Chiefs, a comienzos de la temporada de 2018, el equipo lidera la NFL en victorias (53), puntos (2,098) y porcentaje en conversión de tercera oportunidad (49.2 por ciento).
6. LAS RACHAS HABLAN. HOUSTON TEXANS (0-3-1) enfrenta a JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (2-2) el domingo en TIAA Bank Field (1:00 PM, hora de New York, CBS). Houston ganó ocho partidos consecutivos sobre Jacksonville, empatando la cuarta racha ganadora activa más larga sobre un oponente en la NFL.
7. ¿LO SABÍAS? Incluyendo postemporada, en sus últimos seis partidos, el profundo de San Francisco TALANOA HUFANGA anotó dos anotaciones significativas en el cuarto periodo. En el triunfo de 49ers 13-10 en Green Bay durante la vuelta Divisional, Hufanga regresó 6 yardas un despeje bloqueado para igualar el partido con menos de cinco minutos por jugarse. Y en el triunfo de la última semana, con Rams atacando con diferencia de una anotación en el resultado, Hufanga devolvió una intercepción de 52 yardas para una anotación con 6:27 minutos restantes en el último cuarto. - El coordinador DEMECO RYANS y su defensiva de 49ers lideran la NFL en defensiva (11.5 puntos permitidos por partido) y están empatados para el liderazgo de la liga en la menor cantidad de yardas permitidas (234.5). SAN FRANCISCO (2-2) visita a CAROLINA (1-3) el domingo (4:05 PM, hora de New York, CBS).
8. HISTORIA BAJO EL RADAR. Esta temporada marca el 75 aniversario de un hito importante en los anales de la liga. En 1947, VIOLET BIDWELL se convirtió en la primera mujer propietaria en la historia de la NFL, y se hizo cargo de Cardinals hasta que falleció, en 1962. El año en el que se convirtió en la máxima ejecutiva de la franquicia, el miembro del Salón de la Fama CHARLEY TRIPPI devolvió 75 yardas un despeje hasta la anotación y acarreó 44 yardas para otra para llevar a Cardinals a la victoria en el Campeonato de la NFL de 1947 sobre Eagles. Esta semana, PHILADELPHIA (4-0) viaja para jugar contra ARIZONA (2-2) el domingo en el State Farm Stadium (4:25 PM, hora de New York, FOX).
9. TENDENCIA. La defensiva de Bengals permitió un touchdown en las últimas 31 series de oponentes. La ofensiva de Ravens se ubica tercera en la NFL con 29.8 puntos por partido. CINCINNATI (2-2) viaja a BALTIMORE (2-2) para un enfrentamiento de la AFC Norte en el clásico de domingo en la noche Sunday Night Football (8:20 PM, hora de New York, NBC).
10. ESTA SEMANA EN LA HISTORIA DE LA NFL. El 7 de octubre de 1962 (hace 60 años) – Un par de futuros miembros del Salón de la Fama demostraron ser fundamentales para ayudar a Packers a robarle una victoria a Lions. El regreso de 40 yardas de una intercepción de HERB ADDERLEY prepara el gol de campo ganador del partido de PAUL HORNUNG con 33 segundos por jugarse, lo que lleva a Green Bay a un triunfo 9-7. En una batalla de los únicos equipos invictos y sin empates que quedaban en la liga, Hornung termina con 37 yardas por tierra, 10 yardas recibiendo y tres goles de campo. Menos de tres meses más tarde, Packers derrotaría a NEW YORK GIANTS 16-7 en Yankee Stadium en el Campeonato de la NFL de 1962.
11. Y POR ÚLTIMO, PERO NO MENOS IMPORTANTE. El novato de Washington JAHAN DOTSON, empatado con STEFON DIGGS en el liderazgo de la NFL con cuatro recepciones anotadoras, se desempeña como embajador de Crucial Catch para la NFL y la Sociedad Americana del Cáncer (American Cancer Society). Commanders fichó al receptor con la selección global Nº 16 en el Sorteo Universitario de la NFL de 2022. - El cáncer también ha afectado a la familia del esquinero CALEB FARLEY, embajador de Crucial Catch para Titans. Farley fue la selección global Nº 22 en el Sorteo Universitario de la NFL de 2021, y se espera que vea acción para TENNESSEE (2-2) en WASHINGTON (1-3) el domingo en FedExField (1:00 PM, hora de New York, CBS).
- La NFL y la Sociedad Americana del Cáncer se unieron para crear Crucial Catch u con ello ayudar a más personas a detectar el cáncer temprano, especialmente en comunidades con mayor necesidad. La tasa de supervivencia de cinco años para muchos tipos de cáncer supera el 90 por ciento cuando se detecta de manera temprana. Cualquiera puede visitar NFL.com/CrucialCatch o enviar un mensaje de texto con la palabra "CATCH" al 635635 para encontrar centros locales de detección de cáncer y recursos de detección adicionales.
| AFC Players of the Week - Week 4 | CHIEFS QB PATRICK MAHOMES, BILLS S JORDAN POYER & BENGALS K EVAN MCPHERSON NAMED AFC PLAYERS OF WEEK 4 Quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES of the Kansas City Chiefs, safety JORDAN POYER of the Buffalo Bills and kicker EVAN MCPHERSON of the Cincinnati Bengals are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played in Week 4 (September 29, October 2-3) OFFENSE: QB PATRICK MAHOMES, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS - Mahomes completed 23 of 37 pass attempts (62.2 percent) for 249 yards and three touchdowns with one interception for a 97.7 rating and added 34 rushing yards in Kansas City’s 41-31 win at Tampa Bay. He was the only AFC player to record three touchdown passes in Week 4.
- This is the ninth-career Offensive Player of the Week Award for Mahomes, the most by any Kansas City player:
- 2018: Weeks 1-2
- 2019: Week 2
- 2020: Weeks 3, 8
- 2021: Weeks 1, 10
- 2022: Week 1, 4
- Mahomes’ nine Offensive Player of the Week awards are fifth-most among active quarterbacks.
DEFENSE: S JORDAN POYER, BUFFALO BILLS - Poyer recorded six tackles, three passes defensed and two interceptions as Buffalo overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat Baltimore, 23-20. Poyer’s second interception in his own end zone with under five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter led to Buffalo’s game-winning field goal as time expired.
- This is the first Defensive Player of the Week award for Poyer. He is the first Bills safety to win the award since Baccari Rambo in Week 10 of the 2015 season.
- Poyer is the first Oregon State defensive player to win the award since Nick Barnett in Week 1 of the 2004 season.
SPECIAL TEAMS: K EVAN MCPHERSON, CINCINNATI BENGALS
- McPherson connected on two fourth-quarter field goal attempts – from 19 and 57 yards – and all three of his point after attempts in Cincinnati’s 27-15 win over Miami.
- This is McPherson’s third-career Special Teams Player of the Week award:
- 2021: Week 1, 11
- 2022: Week 4
- McPherson is the second Bengals kicker to win at least three Special Teams Player of the Week, joining Doug Pelfrey (four).
2022 AFC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
| Offense | Defense | Special Teams | Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 | QB Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City QB Tua Tagovailoa, Miami QB Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville QB Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City | S Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh CB Jaylen Watson, Kansas City DE Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati S Jordan Poyer, Buffalo | K Cade York, Cleveland P Braden Mann, N.Y. Jets P Corliss Waitman, Denver K Evan McPherson, Cincinnati |
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| NFC Players of the Week - Week 4 | SEAHAWKS QB GENO SMITH, EAGLES LB HAASON REDDICK & VIKINGS K GREG JOSEPH NAMED NFC PLAYERS OF WEEK 4 Quarterback GENO SMITH of the Seattle Seahawks, linebacker HAASON REDDICK of the Philadelphia Eagles and kicker GREG JOSEPH of the Minnesota Vikings are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played in Week 4 of the 2022 season (September 29, October 2-3).
OFFENSE: QB GENO SMITH, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS - Smith completed 23 of 30 pass attempts (76.7 percent) for 320 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions and a 132.6 rating, while also rushing for 49 yards and a touchdown in Seattle’s 48-45 Week 4 victory over Detroit. It marked the highest passer rating of any quarterback in Week 4.
- This marks the second time Smith has won an Offensive Player of the Week award, also doing so in Week 5 of the 2013 season as a member of the Jets during his rookie season.
- Smith is the first Seahawk to win a Player of the Week this season and he joins Jeff Hostetler (five times) and Marc Bulger (three) as the former West Virginia quarterbacks to earn the honor multiple times.
DEFENSE: LB HAASON REDDICK, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES - Reddick recorded two sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in Philadelphia’s Week 4 victory over Jacksonville. He became the second player since 1999 with two sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in a single game, joining Jared Allen (Week 6, 2005).
- This is Reddick’s second-career Defensive Player of the Week award after earning the honor in Week 14 of the 2020 season with Arizona. He joins defensive back Kevin Ross as the only former Temple Owls to win multiple Defensive Player of the Week awards.
- With cornerback Darius Slay winning in Week 2 and defensive end Brandon Graham earning the honor in Week 3, Philadelphia becomes the first team since Tampa Bay (Weeks 1-3, 2000) to have three consecutive Defensive Player of the Weeks.
SPECIAL TEAMS: K GREG JOSEPH, MINNESOTA VIKINGS - Joseph connected on all five of his field goal attempts, including the game-winning 47-yarder with 24 seconds remaining, in Minnesota’s 28-25 win over New Orleans in London.
- This is Joseph’s first-career Special Teams Player of the Week award and he becomes the first Vikings kicker to earn the honor since Dan Bailey (Week 15, 2019).
- He becomes the third-ever former Florida Atlantic player to win a Player of the Week award, joining defensive end Trey Hendrickson (Week 3, 2022) and running back Alfred Morris (Week 17, 2012).
2022 NFC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
| Offense | Defense | Special Teams | Wk 1 | RB Saquon Barkley, N.Y. Giants | LB Uchenna Nwosu, Seattle | CB Zech McPhearson, Philadelphia | Wk 2 | WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit | CB Darius Slay, Philadelphia | K Graham Gano, N.Y. Giants | Wk 3 | RB Cordarrelle Patterson, Atlanta | DE Brandon Graham, Philadelphia | P Pat O’Donnell, Green Bay | Wk 4 | QB Geno Smith, Seattle | LB Haason Reddick, Philadelphia | K Greg Joseph, Minnesota |
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| | The Starting 11 -- NFL off to its most competitive start ever entering Week 5 |
They say competition makes you better. In the NFL, competition has taken the league’s excitement to an unprecedented level. As the league approaches the initial quarter pole of the 2022 season, consider this:
- So far, 50 games have been within one score in the fourth quarter, the most through Week 4 in NFL history.
- This past week, 15 of 16 games (93.8 percent) were within one score in the fourth quarter, the most in a single week in NFL history.
- Through four weeks, 23 games have been decided by three points or fewer, and 31 have been decided by six points or fewer, both the most ever at this point in a season.
What could possibly be next? The Starting 11 entering Week 5… 1. SPEAKING OF CLOSE GAMES: Both the NEW YORK GIANTS (3-1) and GREEN BAY PACKERS (3-1) have played well in close games this season. The two clubs, which face off at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday (9:30 AM ET, NFL Network), are each 2-0 in games decided by three points or less. The Packers (23.8 percent) and the Giants (29.4) also lead the league in third-down defense. 2. NUMBER OF THE WEEK – 3: The number of 1-3 teams that rebounded to earn playoff berths a season ago (NEW ENGLAND, PHILADELPHIA and PITTSBURGH). Also in 2021, both KANSAS CITY and SAN FRANCISCO started 2-3, were last in their division standings after five weeks, and advanced to their respective conference championship games. 3. REGGIE WHITE WAS DOMINATING FOR THE EAGLES…in 1990, the last time every NFL team had at least one win or tie entering Week 5 (and the Minister of Defense was leading the league with six sacks). This week, PHILADELPHIA (4-0) is the NFL’s lone remaining undefeated team for the first time since 2004, when the Eagles started 7-0 en route to a berth in Super Bowl XXXIX. 4. SPOTLIGHT – INDIVIDUAL MATCHUPS: Over his career, Dallas guard ZACK MARTIN has more Pro Bowl selections (seven) than holding calls (five). Shortly before the Cowboys selected Martin 16th overall in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Rams chose defensive lineman AARON DONALD at No. 13. Since that Draft, Donald leads the NFL with 100 sacks. DALLAS (3-1) visits the LOS ANGELES RAMS (2-2) on Sunday (4:25 PM ET, FOX). - When the Rams have the ball, COOPER KUPP will be on the same field with TREVON DIGGS. Since the beginning of last season, Kupp leads the NFL in receptions (187), receiving yards (2,349) and receiving touchdowns (19). Over the same period, Diggs leads the league with 13 interceptions.
5. SPOTLIGHT – TEAM MATCHUPS: PITTSBURGH (1-3) and BUFFALO (3-1) – who clash Sunday at Highmark Stadium (1:00 PM ET, CBS) – deploy two of the NFL’s most opportunistic defenses. They’re tied for the league lead with seven interceptions apiece. In that game, quarterback KENNY PICKETT, the No. 20 overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft, is expected to make his first NFL start. Pickett hails from New Jersey’s Ocean Township High School, which also produced PHIL VILLAPIANO, a Pro Bowl linebacker who played for the Raiders and Bills.
- MIAMI (3-1) and the NEW YORK JETS (2-2) play Sunday at MetLife Stadium (1:00 PM ET, CBS). Each team’s respective head coach, MIKE MCDANIEL and ROBERT SALEH, came from the 49ers.
- KANSAS CITY (3-1) hosts LAS VEGAS (1-3) on Monday Night Football (8:15 PM ET, ESPN). Since PATRICK MAHOMES became the Chiefs’ starting quarterback at the beginning of the 2018 season, the team leads the NFL in wins (53), points (2,098) and third-down conversion percentage (49.2 percent).
6. STREAK SPEAK: The HOUSTON TEXANS (0-3-1) meet the JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (2-2) on Sunday at TIAA Bank Field (1:00 PM ET, CBS). Houston has won eight straight over Jacksonville, tied for the NFL’s fourth-longest active winning streak over an opponent.
7. DID YOU KNOW?: Including postseason, over his last six games, San Francisco safety TALANOA HUFANGA has scored two significant fourth-quarter touchdowns. In the 49ers’ 13-10 win at Green Bay during the Divisional playoffs, Hufanga returned a blocked punt 6 yards for a game-tying score with less than five minutes remaining. And in last week’s win, with the Rams driving in a one-score game, Hufanga returned an interception 52 yards for a touchdown with 6:27 left in the final stanza. - Coordinator DEMECO RYANS and his 49ers defense lead the NFL in scoring (11.5 points allowed per game) and are tied for the league lead in fewest yards allowed (234.5). SAN FRANCISCO (2-2) visits CAROLINA (1-3) on Sunday (4:05 PM ET, CBS).
8. UNDER-THE-RADAR STORYLINE: This season marks the 75th anniversary of a major milestone in league annals. In 1947, VIOLET BIDWELL became the first female owner in NFL history, taking over the Cardinals until she passed away in 1962. The year she became the franchise’s top executive, Pro Football Hall of Famer CHARLEY TRIPPI returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown and ran 44 yards for another to lead the Cardinals to victory in the 1947 NFL Championship, over the Eagles. This week, PHILADELPHIA (4-0) travels to play ARIZONA (2-2) on Sunday at State Farm Stadium (4:25 PM ET, FOX).
9. TREND TIME: The Bengals’ defense has allowed one touchdown over its last 31 opponent drives. The Ravens’ offense ranks third in the NFL with 29.8 points per game. CINCINNATI (2-2) travels to BALTIMORE (2-2) for an AFC North Showdown on Sunday Night Football (8:20 PM ET, NBC).
10. THIS WEEK IN NFL HISTORY: Oct. 7, 1962 (60 years ago) – A pair of future Pro Football Hall of Famers prove pivotal in helping the Packers steal a win from the Lions. HERB ADDERLEY’s late 40-yard interception return sets up PAUL HORNUNG’s game-winning field goal with 33 seconds remaining, vaulting Green Bay to a 9-7 win. In a battle of the league’s lone remaining undefeated and untied teams, Hornung finishes with 37 rushing yards, 10 receiving yards and three field goals. Less than three months later, the Packers would knock off the NEW YORK GIANTS at Yankee Stadium in the 1962 NFL Championship, 16-7.
11. AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Washington rookie JAHAN DOTSON, tied with STEFON DIGGS for the NFL lead with four receiving touchdowns, serves as a Crucial Catch ambassador for the NFL and the American Cancer Society. The Commanders selected the wide receiver with the No. 16 overall choice in the 2022 NFL Draft.- Cancer also has touched the family of cornerback CALEB FARLEY, a Crucial Catch ambassador for the Titans. Farley was the No. 22 overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft and is expected to see action for TENNESSEE (2-2) at WASHINGTON (1-3) on Sunday at FedExField (1:00 PM ET, CBS).
- The NFL and the American Cancer Society teamed up to create Crucial Catch to help more people intercept cancer early, especially in communities with the greatest need. The five-year survival rate for many cancers is over 90 percent when detected early. Anyone can visit NFL.com/CrucialCatch or text “CATCH” to 635635 to find local cancer-screening centers and additional screening resources.
WEEK 5 NFL SCHEDULE (All times Eastern) Thursday, October 6 | Indianapolis at Denver | Prime Video | 8:15 | Sunday, October 9 | New York Giants vs. Green Bay (London) | NFLN | 9:30 | | Pittsburgh at Buffalo | CBS | 1:00 | | Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland | CBS | 1:00 | | Houston at Jacksonville | CBS | 1:00 | | Chicago at Minnesota | FOX | 1:00 | | Detroit at New England | FOX | 1:00 | | Seattle at New Orleans | FOX | 1:00 | | Miami at New York Jets | CBS | 1:00 | | Atlanta at Tampa Bay | FOX | 1:00 | | Tennessee at Washington | CBS | 1:00 | | San Francisco at Carolina | CBS | 4:05 | | Philadelphia at Arizona | FOX | 4:25 | | Dallas at Los Angeles Rams | FOX | 4:25 | | Cincinnati at Baltimore | NBC | 8:20 | Monday, October 10 | Las Vegas at Kansas City | ESPN | 8:15 |
| NFL, Premier League Meet in London to Share Best Practices in Player Health and Safety | London (Oct. 4, 2022) – Medical leaders from the National Football League (NFL) and the Premier League met this week in London to discuss player health and safety advancements and best practices as part of the annual NFL London games. Today, medical staff from the NFL, the Premier League and its clubs, held a day-long summit to review the latest data, research findings across and practice across key areas including soft tissue injury reduction, mental wellness, concussion and head impacts. The meeting brought together world-class physicians, surgeons, athletic trainers, physiotherapists and sport scientists from the leagues’ clubs and elsewhere, providing a unique opportunity for collaboration and information-sharing. The summit was the second of its kind; the inaugural medical summit between the two leagues took place in October 2021. Yesterday, the NFL’s medical leadership led a delegation from the Premier League experts on a behind-the-scenes tour of the game day medical protocols and procedures used during NFL games. The NFL and the Premier League are both committed to gathering knowledge and insight from peers and experts around the world as they remain focused on player welfare and providing the highest quality care to some of the world’s most elite athletes. Photos from Monday’s NFL tour with the Premier League may be downloaded here. (Photo credit: NFL) | New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers From London Exclusively on NFL Network and NFL+ | Giants-Packers Sunday at 9:30 AM ET EXCLUSIVELY on NFL Network & NFL+ Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez, Laura Okmin & Stacey Dales on the Call 'NFL GameDay Kickoff' Airs at 7:00 AM ET The NFL returns to London with running back Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants facing quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 9 at 9:30 AM ET from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium EXCLUSIVELY on NFL Network and NFL+.
Giants-Packers will also be available on local broadcast stations in New York (WABC), Green Bay (WLUK) and Milwaukee (WTMJ). Fans can also stream the game through NFL digital properties across devices (NFL.com and the NFL app), NFL Network distributors' apps and sites, and on phones with NFL+. Live game audio will be broadcast nationally by Westwood One, and caried on SiriusXM, the NFL app and NFL.com. For a full list of viewing options, fans can visit NFL.com/watch.
Play-by-play announcer Kevin Kugler, game analyst Mark Sanchez, and sideline reporters Laura Okmin and Stacey Dales call the game.
Coverage on Sunday begins at 7:00 AM ET on NFL Network with NFL GameDay Kickoff, hosted by Colleen Wolfe, Willie McGinest, Emmanuel Sanders and Cynthia Frelund from Los Angeles. Additionally, NFL Media Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero provide the latest news and information from around the league, and Stacey Dales, Rachel Bonnetta and David Carr join from London.
Wolfe, McGinest and Sanders provide coverage during halftime of Giants-Packers and postgame.
NFL Network's coverage on Sunday continues at 1:00 PM ET with NFL GameDay Live, followed by NFL GameDay Highlights at 7:30 PM ET and NFL GameDay Final at 11:30 PM ET.
| Thursday Night Capsule - Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos | THURSDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (1-2-1) AT DENVER BRONCOS (2-2) Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season gets underway on Thursday, October 6 (8:15 PM ET, Prime Video) as the Indianapolis Colts (1-2-1) visit the Denver Broncos (2-2) in a matchup between two clubs with new veteran quarterbacks. Denver leads the all-time regular-season series, 14-11, as the two teams meet for the first time since Week 8 of the 2019 season.
Indianapolis quarterback MATT RYAN, who spent 14 seasons with Atlanta prior to joining the Colts during the offseason, ranks second among active quarterbacks in passing yards (60,860) and third in touchdown passes (372). Ryan passed for a season-high 356 yards last week and is the only quarterback in the league this season with two games of 350-or-more passing yards. In 18 career road games, running back JONATHAN TAYLOR has 1,937 scrimmage yards (107.6 per game) & 18 touchdowns (15 rushing, three receiving) and his career average of 111.4 scrimmage yards per game is the second-highest among all active players. Running back NYHEIM HINES aims for his third in a row in Thursday games with at least 100 scrimmage yards and a touchdown while wide receiver MICHAEL PITTMAN has 165 receiving yards (82.5 per game) and a touchdown reception in two career Thursday games.
Linebacker ZAIRE FRANKLIN led the club with a career-high 15 tackles in Week 4, the second-most tackles among AFC players last week. He is one of three AFC linebackers (MYLES JACK and C.J. MOSLEY) with three games of 10-or-more tackles in 2022. Defensive end KWITY PAYE registered his third sack of the season last week and he is one of three AFC players (MAXX CROSBY and JONATHAN GREENARD) with a tackle for loss in each of the first four weeks. Cornerback STEPHON GILMORE has eight passes defensed in his past three Thursday games while cornerback KENNY MOORE has four passes defensed and two interceptions in four career games played on Thursday.
Denver quarterback RUSSELL WILSON, who became a Bronco this offseason after 10 seasons in Seattle, ranks fifth among active quarterbacks with 296 touchdown passes and in Week 4, surpassed Ryan (295) for the third-most touchdown passes by a player in his first 11 seasons in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famers PEYTON MANNING (333) and DAN MARINO (298) have more. In his last start against Indianapolis (Week 1, 2021), Wilson recorded four touchdown passes with no interceptions for a 152.3 rating. Wilson is 9-2 in 11 career starts on Thursday and has a passer rating of 110-or-higher in eight of the nine victories. Running back MELVIN GORDON has seven touchdowns (six rushing, one receiving) in his past eight at home and has four touchdowns (three rushing, one receiving) in his past three on Thursday. Wide receiver COURTLAND SUTTON recorded his first touchdown reception of the season last week while wide receiver JERRY JEUDY notched his fifth-career touchdown catch in Week 4.
Linebacker JOSEY JEWELL led the team and tied a career high with 14 tackles last week and has five tackles for loss in his past three games. He aims for his fourth in a row overall with a tackle for loss and his fifth in a row at home with at least five tackles. Linebacker BRADLEY CHUBB has 4.5 sacks, three tackles for loss and one forced fumble in two career Thursday games and aims for his third in a row on Thursday with multiple sacks. Cornerback PAT SURTAIN II had a career-high eight tackles in Week 4 and has eight passes defensed and two interceptions in 10 career home games. He aims for his third in a row in 2022 with at least two passes defensed. Cornerback RONALD DARBY has 15 passes defensed in six career Thursday games while safety KAREEM JACKSON has 14 passes defensed in 18 career games against Indianapolis.
Prime Video will stream 15 Thursday Night Football games this season (Weeks 2-17, excluding Thanksgiving). The game will feature Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit and Kaylee Hartung on the call.
For the Week 5 Indianapolis-Denver capsule, click here. | Seven From Sunday - Week 4 | A look at seven statistical highlights from games played at 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 2, the fourth week of the 2022 season.
- In the 100th NFL game played outside the United States (regular season and preseason combined) and the first of five international games on the 2022 NFL schedule, the MINNESOTA VIKINGS defeated New Orleans, 28-25, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London as kicker GREG JOSEPH converted a game-winning 47-yard field goal with 24 seconds remaining.
All 14 games (100 percent) that have been completed in Week 4 have been within one score (eight points) in the fourth quarter, tied for the most such games in a single week in NFL history, and there have been 49 games within one score (eight points) in the fourth quarter this season, already the most such games through the first four weeks in NFL history.
With two games yet to be completed in Week 4, there have been 23 games decided by three points or fewer this season, the most such games through the first four weeks of a season in NFL history.
There have been 38 games this season decided by eight-or-fewer points, tied with 2018 (38) for the most such games ever through the first four weeks.
There have been 16 games this season decided by a game-winning score in the final two minutes of regulation or in overtime, tied with the 2021 season (16) for the second-most such games through Week 4 all-time. Only 2012 (17 games) has more.
Vikings wide receiver JUSTIN JEFFERSON had 10 receptions for 147 yards and registered his first career rushing touchdown in the win. It marked his 16th career game with at least 100 receiving yards, tied with BILL GROMAN (16 games), HARLON HILL (16), T.Y. HILTON (16) and JOHN JEFFERSON (16) for the third-most such games by a player in his first three career seasons in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer RANDY MOSS (19) and ODELL BECKHAM JR. (19) have more.
- The PHILADELPHIA EAGLES defeated Jacksonville, 29-21, to improve to 4-0 and are the last remaining undefeated team in the league this season. In the victory, the Eagles recorded 401 total yards of offense and became the seventh team since 1970 to begin a season 4-0 and record at least 400 total yards of offense in each game.
Philadelphia, which recorded four rushing touchdowns on Sunday, leads the NFL with 10 rushing touchdowns in 2022 and became the sixth team since 1970 and the first since 1995 with at least 10 rushing touchdowns in its first four games of a season. The other teams to accomplish the feat were the 1995 DALLAS COWBOYS (11 rushing touchdowns), 1984 LOS ANGELES RAIDERS (10), 1981 PITTSBURGH STEELERS (10), 1975 BUFFALO BILLS (10) and 1975 MIAMI DOLPHINS (10).
- Buffalo quarterback JOSH ALLEN totaled 283 yards (213 passing, 70 rushing) and two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) as the Bills overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat Baltimore, 23-20. Additionally, the New York Jets overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Pittsburgh while Philadelphia overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat Jacksonville in Week 4.
There have been four games in which a team has overcome a deficit of at least 17 points to win or tie this season, tied with three other seasons for the second-most such games through Week 4 all-time, trailing only the 2011 season (six).
There have been seven games in which a team has overcome a deficit of at least 14 points to win or tie this season, tied with 2018 (seven) for the third-most such games through Week 4 all-time, trailing only the 2011 (nine) and 1979 (eight) seasons.
There have been 12 games in which a team has overcome a deficit of at least 10 points to win or tie this season, tied for the third-most such games ever through the first four weeks, trailing only 2011 (16 teams) and 1989 (13).
Allen has 15,341 passing yards and 2,508 rushing yards since entering the NFL in 2018 and joined CAM NEWTON and RUSSELL WILSON as the only quarterbacks ever with at least 15,000 passing yards and 2,500 rushing yards in their first five career seasons.
Pittsburgh rookie quarterback KENNY PICKETT recorded two rushing touchdowns in his NFL debut in Week 4 and became the first quarterback ever to record multiple rushing touchdowns in his first career game.
- Green Bay quarterback AARON RODGERS recorded two touchdown passes in the Packers' 27-24 overtime win over New England. The Packers have won 15 consecutive home games dating back to Week 10 of the 2020 season and are the fourth franchise and sixth team overall to win at least 15 consecutive home games since 2000.
Rodgers, who has 455 career regular-season touchdown passes and 45 career postseason touchdown passes, became the fifth player all-time with at least 500 career touchdown passes, including the postseason, joining TOM BRADY (713 touchdown passes entering Sunday Night Football), DREW BREES (608) and Pro Football Hall of Famers PEYTON MANNING (579) and BRETT FAVRE (552).
- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT passed for 340 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions for a 113.2 rating and running back AUSTIN EKELER registered three total touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) in the team's 34-24 win at Houston.
Herbert has 19 career games with at least 300 passing yards, tied with ANDREW LUCK (19) for the most such games by a quarterback in his first three seasons in NFL history.
Herbert has recorded at least 300 passing yards in seven consecutive road games and joined RICH GANNON (eight consecutive road games from 2001-02) as the only players ever with at least 300 passing yards in at least seven consecutive road games.
Ekeler, who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2017, has 48 career touchdowns (25 receiving, 23 rushing) and surpassed PREIST HOLMES (45 touchdowns) for the third-most by an undrafted player his first six seasons in the common-draft era (since 1967). Only ARIAN FOSTER (65 touchdowns) and ANTONIO GATES (51) have more.
Ekeler has 25 receiving touchdowns and surpassed JAMES WHITE (24) for the most touchdown receptions by a running back in his first six seasons since 1970.
- The SEATTLE SEAHAWKS defeated Detroit, 48-45, as the two clubs combined for 93 points and 1,075 total yards of offense (Seattle – 555 yards; Detroit – 520 yards). It marks the second game in NFL history in which two teams combined for at least 90 points and 1,075 total yards of offense, joining Cincinnati at Cleveland in Week 2 of the 2007 season. In that game, the Bengals and Browns combined for 96 points and 1,085 total yards of offense (Cleveland – 51 points, 554 yards; Cincinnati – 45 points, 531 yards).
Seattle quarterback GENO SMITH completed 23 of 30 pass attempts (76.7 percent) for 320 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions for a 132.6 rating in Week 4. Smith has a 77.3 completion percentage (102 of 132) through his first four games this season, the highest completion percentage (minimum 125 attempts) by a quarterback in his first four games of a season in NFL history.
Detroit running back JAMAAL WILLIAMS rushed for two touchdowns and has two rushing touchdowns in three of his first four games this season. He is the fourth running back since 2000 with at least two rushing touchdowns in three of his first four games of a season, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer LADAINIAN TOMLINSON (2005) as well as PREIST HOLMES (2003) and LAMAR SMITH (2002).
- Dallas quarterback COOPER RUSH recorded two touchdown passes and no interceptions for a 107.5 rating in the Cowboys' 25-10 win over Washington.
Rush became the first quarterback in NFL history to win each of his first four career starts and record a passer rating of 90-or-higher in each win.
Rush is the sixth undrafted quarterback to win each of his first four career starts in the Super Bowl era, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer KURT WARNER as well as KYLE ALLEN, DIETER BROCK, JOHN STOFA and MIKE TOMCZAK.
| NFL-NFLPA Joint Statement | NFL-NFLPA JOINT STATEMENT The joint NFL-NFLPA investigation into the application of the Concussion Protocol involving Miami Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa remains ongoing. Therefore, we have not made any conclusions about medical errors or protocol violations. The NFL and the NFLPA agree that modifications to the Concussion Protocol are needed to enhance player safety. The NFLPA’s Mackey-White Health & Safety Committee and the NFL’s Head Neck and Spine Committee have already begun conversations around the use of the term “Gross Motor Instability” and we anticipate changes to the protocol being made in the coming days based on what has been learned thus far in the review process. The NFL and NFLPA share a strong appreciation for the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultants who contribute their time and expertise to our game solely to advance player safety. This program has made our game safer for the athletes who play it for the past twelve seasons.
| NFL Foundation Matches Glazer Family’s $1 Million Donation to Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Efforts | The NFL Foundation will contribute $1 million to Hurricane Ian relief efforts that will support nonprofit organizations aiding those who have been most impacted by the storm in Southwest Florida and throughout the state. In tandem with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the NFL Foundation will work to identify and provide funding for nonprofit organizations who will address the immediate needs of those impacted throughout Florida. On Thursday, the Glazer Family, owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, donated an initial contribution of $1 million, which the NFL Foundation has matched. The NFL family's thoughts are with the various communities affected by Hurricane Ian during this difficult time and we will continue to find additional ways to provide help and support to those in Florida who need it now and in the months ahead. Following Sunday night's Kansas City Chiefs – Tampa Bay Buccaneers game, the NFL will also be auctioning off a limited number of game-worn jerseys and other unique items which fans can bid on at NFL.com/auction to support the American Red Cross' Hurricane Ian relief efforts. NFL Auction also has several items already listed to bid on to raise funds for hurricane disaster relief. There will also be a line of Florida Strong t-shirts for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers available on NFL Shop. The NFL does not retain any profits from the sale of Florida Strong products. The NFL Foundation will grant funds raised from the sale of these products to the American Red Cross to support Hurricane Ian relief efforts. To help support people affected by Hurricane Ian, please visit www.redcross.org/nfl or text IAN to 90999 to make a $10 donation and help those in need. | NFL AND ACS LAUNCH NEW CANCER SCREENING PLATFORM AS PART OF CRUCIAL CATCH INITIATIVE | Through the promotion of screening and early detection, NFL funded grants have directly impacted more than 1.3 million people over the last decade For the last 14 years, the National Football League (NFL) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have teamed up to support the fight against cancer through "Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer." The initiative, which kicks off in stadiums Sunday and continues to be highlighted through Week 6 games, addresses early detection and risk reduction efforts across multiple types of cancers. Since its inception, Crucial Catch has placed an emphasis on getting screened and catching cancer early when it may be easier to treat. New this year, through funding provided by the NFL as part of the Crucial Catch initiative, fans and members of the NFL Family will be able to easily find their nearest cancer screening center and additional screening resources at NFL.com/CrucialCatch or by texting "CATCH" to 635635. The site also provides resources for fans to determine the type of cancer screening they need, a cancer hotline and a 24-hour chat for anyone who needs their screening questions answered. This year, Crucial Catch will be featured in a brand spot that is part of the League's new "We See You" cause advertising campaign. Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III, who was recently diagnosed with a form of Leukemia, is featured in this public service announcement (PSA) and is helping use his voice to encourage the NFL family to get screened. "With my recent cancer diagnosis, I know now more than ever the importance of screening and early detection," said Houston Texans Wide Receiver JOHN METCHIE III. "I'm thankful to be able to use my voice and my story to encourage others to get screened so they can catch cancer early when it's easier to treat." The NFL has funded the American Cancer Society's Community Health Advocates Implementation Nationwide Grants for Empowerment and Equity (CHANGE) grants since 2012, which have contributed to more than 600,000 screenings in under-resourced communities and reached more than 1.3 million individuals through education, screening reminders and patient navigation. CHANGE grants are currently removing barriers to cancer screening in the 32 NFL markets. Some of the services provided this season include providing funding for mobile mammograms, expanding screening services to the uninsured and operations outside of normal business hours, plus rides to those experiencing transportation barriers.
All 32 NFL teams will have the option of supporting the Crucial Catch initiative in stadiums and in their communities this year. In addition, players may wear cleats and shoelaces in any color representing the type of cancer awareness they support and/or have been impacted by during their team's Crucial Catch game. Additionally, 22 NFL players, including John Metchie III, have joined the American Cancer Society as player ambassadors to champion the fight against cancer as part of Crucial Catch.
Beginning on Sunday, Oct. 2, and continuing through Week 6, NFL Crucial Catch games will feature an array of in-game visuals such as Crucial Catch game balls, goal post wraps and field-wall banners, branded on-field equipment for players, coaches, and officials among other activations that will make the initiative come alive in-stadium. Game-worn Crucial Catch merchandise will be auctioned on NFL Auction (NFL.com/Auction). The NFL does not profit from the sale of Crucial Catch merchandise. Charitable contributions are donated to the American Cancer Society to support its CHANGE grant program. NFL-issued Crucial Catch gameday apparel will feature a multi-colored logo representing all cancers. New Era and Nike have created newly designed Crucial Catch gear, highlighting the NFL's commitment to drawing awareness to and supporting multiple cancer prevention efforts. Fans can purchase NFL-licensed Crucial Catch apparel on NFLShop.com. Fan Creations has also released Crucial Catch wooden signs again this year to remind those that have been diagnosed with cancer that they are not alone in fighting this disease which will be available for purchase on NFLShop.com and proceeds will go to ACS. "We See You"
This year's Crucial Catch ad campaign focuses on cancer awareness and early detection initiatives, in partnership with ACS. The NFL created a PSA to increase awareness and, most importantly, encourage fans to be proactive in finding their local cancer center and local screening resources. The PSA speaks to the struggles that many face when it comes to taking the next step in getting screened - whether it be lack of transportation or health insurance, etc. – and the solutions that the NFL and American Cancer Society are working to provide through resources funded by Crucial Catch grants. The NFL and ACS see a future where everyone has access to cancer screenings, no matter who you are or where you are from. You can see the spot featuring Metchie III here. Facebook Challenge
For the second year in a row, American Cancer Society and the NFL are teaming up for a Crucial Catch Facebook fundraising challenge with a goal of raising $500,000. A series of Facebook ads will launch promoting the "October 25 Push-Ups A Day" challenge presented by NFL's Crucial Catch. Facebook users can opt-in to the challenge via a Facebook group where they will connect with other Facebook users around the country, join teams or participate individually. In addition to logging 25 push-ups a day, users will be encouraged to start a Facebook fundraiser to raise money for American Cancer Society's Crucial Catch program. Last year, the challenge raised $330,000. Fans can sign up at cancer.org/crucialcatch. Additional Crucial Catch Activations Sun Safety
Crucial Catch kicked off this NFL season during training camp with an initiative to raise awareness and reduce the risk of skin cancer. Several NFL club training camps offered sunscreen samples at their training camps as well as sun safety tips. Find more information at cancer.org/sunsafety. Youth Crucial Catch
Each year, college, high school and youth football teams from across the country do their part to raise funds and help the NFL in these efforts. Schools, leagues, intramural clubs, and community athletic organizations are invited to unite with the NFL and join Youth Crucial Catch to raise funds to beat cancer. To start a fundraising team, register online at youthcrucialcatch.org. | NFC Players of the Month - September | EAGLES QB JALEN HURTS, BUCCANEERS LB DEVIN WHITE & 49ERS P MITCH WISHNOWSKY NAMED NFC PLAYERS OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER Quarterback JALEN HURTS of the Philadelphia Eagles, linebacker DEVIN WHITE of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and punter MITCH WISHNOWSKY of the San Francisco 49ers are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Month for the month of September. OFFENSE: QB JALEN HURTS, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES - Hurts completed 66 of 98 pass attempts (67.3 percent) for an NFC-leading 916 yards with four touchdown passes for an NFC-best 106.5 rating over the league’s first three weeks, helping the Eagles begin 3-0 for the first time since 1998.
- Hurts also recorded 167 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns in September, becoming the first player ever with at least 900 passing yards and 150 rushing yards in his team’s first three games of a season.
- This is the first Offensive Player of the Month award for Hurts. He is the sixth Eagles quarterback to earn the honor and first since Carson Wentz (October, 2017).
- Hurts becomes the first-ever quarterback and third player overall from the University of Oklahoma to win Offensive Player of the Month, joining running backs DeMarco Murray (September and October, 2014) and Adrian Peterson (December, 2012 and November, 2015).
DEFENSE: LB DEVIN WHITE, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS - White recorded 24 tackles, three sacks, two passes defensed and a forced fumble as part of a Buccaneers defense that led the NFL in scoring defense (nine points per game allowed) in September.
- He is the only player in the league with at least 24 tackles and three sacks through the first three weeks of the season.
- This is the first Defensive Player of the Month award for White and he is the fifth Buccaneers linebacker to earn the honor, joining Shaquil Barrett (September, 2019), Pro Football Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks (November, 2000 and October, 2002), Lavonte David (September, 2020) and Barrett Ruud (September, 2007).
- White becomes the first former LSU linebacker and second former Tiger overall to win Defensive Player of the Month, joining safety Tyrann Mathieu (November, 2015 and December, 2019).
SPECIAL TEAMS: P MITCH WISHNOWSKY, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS - Wishnowsky averaged 46.8 yards on 13 punts (43.3 net), with a league-high six being placed inside of the 10-yard line.
- This is the second Special Teams Player of the Month award for Wishnowsky, who earned the honor in September of the 2021 season.
- He is the only former Utah player to win Special Teams Player of the Month.
2022 NFC PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
| Offense | Defense | Special Teams | September | QB Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia | LB Devin White, Tampa Bay | P Mitch Wishnowsky, San Francisco |
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| AFC Players of the Month - September | RAVENS QB LAMAR JACKSON, DOLPHINS LB MELVIN INGRAM &
CHIEFS P TOMMY TOWNSEND NAMED AFC PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
FOR SEPTEMBER Quarterback LAMAR JACKSON of the Baltimore Ravens, linebacker MELVIN INGRAM of the Miami Dolphins and punter TOMMY TOWNSEND of the Kansas City Chiefs are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Month for the month of September. OFFENSE: QB LAMAR JACKSON, BALTIMORE RAVENS - Jackson completed 56 of 88 pass attempts (63.6 percent) for 749 yards and led the NFL with 10 touchdown passes and a 119.0 passer rating over the league’s first three weeks. Jackson also ranked fifth in the league with 243 rushing yards and added two rushing touchdowns.
- Jackson was the only player to record at least three touchdown passes in each of the first three weeks of the season and became the first player in NFL history with at least three touchdown passes and 100 rushing yards in consecutive games (Weeks 2-3).
- This is the second Offensive Player of the Month award for Jackson (November, 2019) and he becomes the first Baltimore Ravens player to win the award multiple times.
- Jackson joins kicker David Akers (five-time winner) as the only former Louisville players to win multiple Player of the Month awards.
DEFENSE: LB MELVIN INGRAM, MIAMI DOLPHINS - Ingram recorded two sacks, three tackles for loss, one forced fumbled, one pass defensed and two fumble recoveries, including one for a touchdown, to help the Dolphins begin 3-0 for the first time since 2018.
- He is the only player in the league with two sacks and a defensive touchdown this season.
- This is Ingram’s second-career Defensive Player of the Month award, having earned the honor previously in September of the 2017 season as a member of the Chargers.
- Ingram is the first Dolphins player to win the award since current teammate Jerome Baker last season (December).
SPECIAL TEAMS: P TOMMY TOWNSEND, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS - Townsend averaged 55.6 yards on 11 punts (league-high 49.6 net), with five being placed inside the 20-yard line.
- This is the second Defensive Player of the Month award for Townsend, after earning the award in November of last season.
- Townsend is the only Chiefs punter to win the award multiple times and he joins Harrison Butker (three times) and Tamarick Vanover (twice) as the only Kansas City players with multiple Special Teams Players of the Month awards.
2022 AFC PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
| Offense | Defense | Special Teams | September | QB Lamar Jackson, Baltimore | LB Melvin Ingram, Miami | P Tommy Townsend, Kansas City |
| | Rookies of the Month - September | SAINTS WR CHRIS OLAVE & JAGUARS LB DEVIN LLOYD NAMED NFL ROOKIES OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER Wide receiver CHRIS OLAVE of the New Orleans Saints and linebacker DEVIN LLOYD of the Jacksonville Jaguars are the NFL Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Month for the month of September. OFFENSE: WR CHRIS OLAVE, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS - Olave led all rookies with 268 receiving yards and ranked second with 17 receptions in three games during September. He was the only rookie with at least five receptions and 80 receiving yards in multiple games.
- Olave joins wide receiver Marques Colston (October, 2006) and running backs Reggie Bush (December, 2006) and Alvin Kamara (November, 2017) as the only Saints to win Offensive Rookie of the Month.
- He joins Ezekiel Elliott (October, 2016) and Eddie George (September, 1996) as the only former Ohio State players to earn Offensive Rookie of the Month honors.
DEFENSE: LB DEVIN LLOYD, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS - Lloyd led all rookies with 24 tackles (eight per game) and six passes defensed and was one of two rookies to record two interceptions during the month of September. He was the only player in the NFL to record three passes defensed in two of the first three games of the season.
- Lloyd is the fifth Jaguars defensive rookie to win the award, joining Tony Brackens (December, 1996), Donovin Darius (November, 1998), Clint Ingram (November, 2006) and Rashean Mathis (November, 2003).
- Lloyd joins running back Mike Anderson (September and December, 2000) as the only former Utah Utes to earn Rookie of the Month honors.
2022 NFL ROOKIES OF THE MONTH
| Offense (College) | Defense (College) | September | WR Chris Olave, New Orleans (Ohio State) | LB Devin Lloyd, Jacksonville (Utah) |
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