#Tacleando la NFL: Premios de la NFL y Clase 2021

 

AWARDS FOR THE 2020 NFL SEASON ANNOUCED AT 10th ANNUAL NFL HONORS PRESENTED BY INVISALIGN

​On Super Bowl LV Eve on CBS, the National Football League handed out awards from the 2020 season at the 10th Annual NFL HONORS presented by Invisalign, an Align Technology brand, the annual two-hour primetime awards special that recognizes the NFL's best players, performances and plays. In addition, the PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Class of 2021 was announced and introduced during the show. The full list of awards and winners include: AP AWARDS WINNER TEAM AP Most Valuable Player delivered by Pizza Hut Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers AP Coach of the Year presented by Bose Kevin Stefanski Cleveland Browns AP Comeback Player of the Year presented by Visa Alex Smith Washington Football Team AP Offensive Player of the Year Derrick Henry Tennessee Titans AP Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald Los Angeles Rams AP Offensive Rookie of the Year presented by Microsoft Surface Justin Herbert Los Angeles Chargers AP Defensive Rookie of the Year presented by Microsoft Surface Chase Young Washington Football Team AP Assistant Coach of the Year Brian Daboll Buffalo Bills NFL AWARDS WINNER TEAM Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year presented by Nationwide Russell Wilson Seattle Seahawks Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award Teddy Bridgewater Carolina Panthers Deacon Jones Award T.J. Watt Pittsburgh Steelers Fan of the Year presented by Subway Brandon Galloway Tennessee Titans Fan SPONSOR AWARDS WINNER TEAM Bridgestone Clutch Performance Play of the Year 'Hail Murray' Arizona Cardinals FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Year Air: Aaron Rodgers Ground: Derrick Henry Green Bay Packers Tennessee Titans Salute to Service Award presented by USAA Steve Cannon Atlanta Falcons Bud Light Celly of the Year Pittsburgh Steelers Receiving Corps Week 11 Birthday Celebration Pittsburgh Steelers SNICKERS Hungriest Player of the Year Kyler Murray Arizona Cardinals DraftKings Daily Fantasy Player of the Year Josh Allen Buffalo Bills   In addition to the Awards, the 10th Annual NFL HONORS presented by Invisalign included a tribute piece on the "Inspire Change" initiative presented by P&G, recognition of Visa's Small Business Big Impact program, an honor to LARRY FITZGERALD by Bridgestone for his clutch off-field performance and a feature on LAURENT DUVERNAY-TARDIF, the Kansas City Chiefs player who opted out of the 2020 season to work as a hospital doctor in Montreal combating the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure safe accommodations, private charter jet company – Wheels Up – provided exceptional air travel for talent traveling for NFL Honors and in critical aspects of production. NFL Honors is an NFL Network production in association with Rock Garden Media. For more information about NFL Honors, fans may visit http://www.nfl.com/honors and follow the #NFLHonors conversation on Twitter. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS QUARTERBACK RUSSELL WILSON NAMED THE WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR ​Seattle Seahawks Quarterback RUSSELL WILSON has been selected as the 2020 WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE, the NFL announced today. The League's most prestigious honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. First established in 1970, the national award was renamed in 1999 after the late Hall of Fame Chicago Bears running back WALTER PAYTON. The announcement was made during NFL Honors, the League's annual two-hour primetime awards special held that aired nationally on CBS tonight.  Prior to the kickoff of Super Bowl LV, all 32 Man of the Year nominees, one representative for each club, will be recognized for their contributions to the game and to their communities. The Man of the Year Nominee Pregame Moment will include the 2019 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, Baltimore Ravens Defensive End CALAIS CAMPBELL, handing the award to Wilson as he is introduced as the 2020 recipient "Russell Wilson has always prioritized serving his community, but this year, he met the challenge and more when it was needed most," said NFL Commissioner ROGER GOODELL. "He has shown continued excellence on the field for nine seasons, but the work he has done to help youth and fight food insecurity through his Why Not You Foundation bolsters his lasting legacy. Russell is extremely deserving of this award and I know he will use this as an additional springboard to continue to positively impact others." "On behalf of Nationwide, congratulations to Russell Wilson on winning this year's Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, and joining the elite group of players whose inspiring work supporting those in need is in direct alignment with this award's namesake," said Nationwide Chief Marketing Officer RAMON JONES. "Russell has shown tremendous leadership, compassion and commitment through his tireless efforts to help the underserved, creating positive change in his community and beyond." This was the second time Wilson was nominated by the Seahawks for the award, the first time being 2014. Most recently, Wilson was the recipient of the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation Award of Excellence for his efforts to fund cancer research. On the field, Wilson led the Seahawks to consecutive Super Bowl appearances in 2013 and 2014, including the franchise's only title in 2013. He is an eight-time Pro Bowler, has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week a franchise-record 11 times, and holds 26 major franchise records. He has been voted team captain eight consecutive seasons and has won the team's Steve Largent Award three times (2014, 2018, 2019), given to the player that best exemplifies the spirit, dedication and integrity of being a Seahawk. Wilson started his Why Not You Foundation in 2014, which is a nonprofit dedicated to education, children's health and fighting poverty, empowering today's youth to lead with a "why not you" attitude. He has also participated in numerous community projects over the years with Seattle Children's Hospital, Friends of the Children and created the Why Not You Scholars program. During the ongoing global pandemic, Wilson continued to work on his long-standing community projects and newer initiatives but focused his efforts around food insecurity. He and his wife CIARA pledged a personal donation of 1 million meals to Feeding America, the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. He also partnered with Wheels Up in March to launch the Meals Up initiative to address the growing levels of food insecurity during the COVID-19 crisis. The ongoing effort has already raised more than 60 million meals for Feeding America. Wilson's Why Not You Foundation partnered with Ride United Last Mile delivery program to bring food and supplies to vulnerable populations in 175 communities in the United States. Due in large part to Wilson's involvement and innovation, the Seattle area will soon become the region that distributes the highest number of food boxes. In October, Wilson and Ciara also launched the first ever Why Not You Academy in Seattle. Scheduled to open in Fall 2021, the entirely new charter school will be a tuition-free public school offering a unique, personalized approach and high-quality education option for the low-income and racially segregated neighborhoods in the Seattle area. Simultaneously, as the isolation caused by the pandemic exposed the inequities and injustices people of color experience in our country at levels never seen before, Wilson chose to use his platform to encourage change. He was motivated to bring awareness to racial injustices and secured billboards and digital message boards in communities across the country reading, "Black Lives Matter, Love Russell & Ciara." Wilson also used his platform this season to focus on the importance of voting, especially among young people and communities of color. He and Ciara partnered with the campaign I am a voter . to encourage NFL fans to register to vote. He was personally instrumental in bringing the campaign to NFL players, coaches, and staff across the league and secured 100% participation by the Seahawks organization. Wilson will receive a donation of $250,000, which will go to a charity of his choice. All other 31 nominees will receive a donation of $40,000 in their name to their charity of choice. All donations are courtesy of the NFL Foundation and Nationwide. To learn more about all 32 team nominees, visit nfl.com/manoftheyear.

#TacleandoLaNFL Resumen de la 5ta semana en la NFL

 

#TacleandoLaNFL Resumen de la 5ta semana

Por Daniel "Mr. Clutch" Mercado Castro

    La 5ta semana la abren los Chicago Bears (4-1) vencen 20-19 los Buccaneers (3-2) gracias a que Cairo Santos logró el field goal (38 yardas) de la victoria faltando 1:13 del juego. Tom Brady lanzó un TD y Ryan Succop se fue de 4-4 en field goals por Tampa Bay. Los Cowboys (2-3) derrotaron 37-34 a los Giants (0-5) gracias a dos rush TD de Ezekiel Elliott. Los Cowboys perderán por un buen tiempo a su estelar QB Dak Prescott, quién sufrió un compound fracture y dislocation en el right ankle. Pronta recuperación para Dak. El "Bye" lo recibieron los Patriots (2-2), Broncos (1-3), Packers (4-0) y Lions (1-3). Teddy Bridgewater lanzó dos TD y Joey Slye se fue de 3-3 en field goals, en la victoria 23-16 de los Panthers (3-2) a los Falcons (0-5). Los Falcons despidieron al head coach Dan Quinn y al gerente general Thomas Dinmitroff luego del un inicio de temporada con marca de 0-5. Lamar Jackson lanzó dos TD en la victoria 27-3 de los Ravens (4-1) sobre los Bengals (1-3-1). Jackson tiene marca de 8-1 vs sus rivales del AFC North. Jared Goff lanzó dos TD y corrió para uno adicional en la victoria 30-10 de los Rams (4-1) sobre Washington (1-4). Ben Roethlisberger lanzó 3 TD, todos a las manos de Chase Claypool, en la victoria 38-29 de los Steelers (4-0) sobre los Eagles (1-3-1). Claypool también aportó un rush TD y los Steelers tienen su mejor inició de temporada (4-0) desde el 1979. Los Steelers están duros!

    Kyler Murray corrió y pasó para un total de dos TD en la victoria 30-10 de los Cardinals (3-2) sobre los Jets (0-5). Es la 1era victoria en la carretera de Arizona ante los Jets desde la semana 10 en el 1975. Derek Carr lanzó 3 TD y Josh Jacobs corrió para dos, en la victoria 40-32 de los Raiders (3-2) sobre los campeones Chiefs (4-1). Patrick Mahomes lanzó dos TD y corrió para uno adicional en la 1era derrota de la temporada para Kansas City. DeShaun Watson lanzó 3 TD en la victoria 30-14 de los Texans (1-4) sobre los Jaguars (1-4). Ryan Fitzpatrick lanzó 3 TD en la victoria 43-17 de los Dolphins (2-3) sobre los 49ers (2-3). Baker Mayfield lanzó dos TD en la victoria 32-23 de los Browns (4-1) sobre los Colts (3-2). Russell Wilson lanzó un TD a las manos de Metcalf, faltando 15 segundos, para darle el triunfo 27-26 a los Seahawks (5-0) sobre los Vikings (1-4). Seattle tiene un inicio de temporada de 5-0 por 1era vez en su franquicia. En el clásico juego del lunes; Lutz, quien se fue de 3-3 en field goals, logró un field goal de 36 yardas en tiempo adicional para darle el triunfo 30-27 a los Saints (3-2) sobre los Chargers (1-4) en tiempo extra. Justin Herbert de los Chargers lanzó 4 TD. En el duelo de invictos del martes; los Titans (4-0) dominaron 42-16 a los Bills (4-1) gracias a tres TD lanzados de Ryan Tannehill, quien también aportó un rush TD. Derrick Henry aportó dos rush TD al triunfo. Es la 2da vez que los Titans comienza 4-0 una temporada en su historia desde el 2008. 

​THURSDAY NIGHT PREVIEW:

NEW YORK GIANTS (1-5) AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (1-4-1)

Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season gets underway on Thursday, October 22 (8:20 PM ET, FOX/NFL Network/Amazon), as the New York Giants visit the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC East showdown. It will mark the 171st meeting between the two franchises, with the Eagles holding an all-time series lead, 85-83-2. Philadelphia has won the past seven matchups between the two clubs, including a 34-17 win in Week 17 last season to clinch the NFC East division title.

Last week, the Giants earned their first win of the season with a 20-19 victory over Washington. Rookie linebacker TAE CROWDER recovered a fumble and returned it 43 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, and the Giants defense stopped a two-point conversion attempt with 36 seconds remaining to seal the win. Quarterback DANIEL JONES rushed for a career-high 74 yards last week and ranks fourth among quarterbacks with 204 rushing yards this season. Wide receiver DARIUS SLAYTON recorded his 11th career touchdown reception last week. In his only career game at Philadelphia (Week 14, 2019), Slayton had five catches for a career-high 154 yards and two touchdowns. Linebacker BLAKE MARTINEZ led the Giants with 14 tackles last week and ranks second in the league with 64 tackles in his first season with New York. Last week, cornerback JAMES BRADBERRY registered his second interception of the season. Bradberry has 10 passes defensed in 2020, tied for the most in the NFL.

In Week 6, Philadelphia quarterback CARSON WENTZ totaled three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) and has a rushing touchdown in four of his past five games. In four career home starts against the Giants, Wentz has five touchdown passes and one interception for a 93.8 rating. In the Week 17 meeting last season, running back BOSTON SCOTT had a career-high 138 scrimmage yards (84 receiving, 54 rushing) and a career-best three rushing touchdowns. He aims for his third in a row against the Giants with at least 125 scrimmage yards and a rushing touchdown. Wide receiver TRAVIS FULGHAM led Philadelphia with 75 receiving yards last week and aims for his fourth in a row with a touchdown reception. Defensive end BRANDON GRAHAM recorded his eighth-career game with at least two sacks last week and is one of three players (AARON DONALD and ZA’DARIUS SMITH) with at least five sacks (five) and six tackles for loss (eight) this season.

Adding to television availability, several streaming options will be available to fans. FOX Thursday Night Football games will be available to stream on Amazon via Prime Video and Twitch in addition to NFL, FOX and FOX Deportes digital properties across devices.* During the season, fans can learn all of the ways to watch at NFL.com/TNF.

For the Week 7 New York Giants-Philadelphia capsule, click here.

*NFL Network, Amazon Prime Video and Twitch simulcast subject to change.

Seven From Sunday - Week 6

​SEVEN FROM SUNDAY – WEEK 6​ A look at seven statistical highlights from games played at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 18, the sixth week of the 2020 season. The INDIANAPOLIS COLTS overcame a 21-point deficit to defeat Cincinnati, 31-27, in Week 6. Indianapolis is the first team to overcome a deficit of at least 21 points to win in the regular season since Week 1 of the 2016 season (Kansas City trailed 24-3 and defeated the San Diego Chargers, 33-27, in overtime). The 2020 season is the first season in NFL history in which at least one team has overcome a deficit of 16-or-more points and won in each of the first six weeks of the season. With three games remaining in Week 6, there have been six games that have featured a team overcoming a deficit of at least 17 points to win this season, the second-most such games through Week 6 in a single season in NFL history. Only the 2011 season (seven games) had more. The TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS overcame a 10-point deficit to defeat Green Bay, 38-10, on Sunday. There have been 19 games in which a team has overcome a deficit of at least 10 points to win this season, tied with the 2011 (19 games) and 1987 (19) seasons for the most such games through Week 6 in NFL history. Tampa Bay quarterback TOM BRADY passed for two touchdowns with a 104.9 rating while tight end ROB GRONKOWSKI had 78 receiving yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' Week 6 win. Including the postseason, Brady and Gronkowski have connected for 91 touchdowns, surpassing PHILIP RIVERS and ANTONIO GATES (90 touchdowns) for the third-most touchdowns by a quarterback-receiver pairing in NFL history. Only PEYTON MANNING and Pro Football Hall of Famer MARVIN HARRISON (114 touchdowns), and the Pro Football Hall of Fame combination of STEVE YOUNG and JERRY RICE (92) had more. Indianapolis quarterback PHILIP RIVERS passed for 371 yards and three touchdowns, his 30th career game with at least 300 passing yards and three touchdown passes, in the Colts' Week 6 win. Rivers is the sixth player to reach 30 career games with at least 300 passing yards and three touchdown passes in NFL history, joining DREW BREES (67), TOM BRADY (51), PEYTON MANNING (46), AARON RODGERS (36) and Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO (33). Colts tight end TREY BURTON had two touchdowns (one receiving, one rushing) in Week 6. He is the fourth tight end since 2000 with both a receiving and rushing touchdown in a single game, joining ERIC EBRON (Week 10, 2018), COBY FLEENER (Week 6, 2016) and ROB GRONKOWSKI (Week 13, 2011). Tennessee quarterback RYAN TANNEHILL passed for 364 yards and four touchdowns, running back DERRICK HENRY totaled a career-high 264 scrimmage yards (212 rushing, 52 receiving) and two rushing touchdowns, including a 94-yard touchdown run, and tight end ANTHONY FIRKSER had 113 receiving yards and a touchdown in the Titans' 42-36 overtime win over Houston. Tennessee is the third team to have a 300-yard passer, 200-yard rusher and 100-yard receiver in the same regular-season game in league annals, joining the CLEVELAND BROWNS (September 16, 2007) and KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (January 1, 2006). Henry, who also recorded 211 rushing yards in Week 17 of the 2019 season and 238 rushing yards in Week 14 of the 2018 season, is the first player to record a game with at least 200 rushing yards in three consecutive seasons in NFL history. Henry, who also had a 99-yard touchdown run in Week 14 of the 2018 season, is the fifth player in league annals with multiple career rushing touchdowns of at least 90 yards, joining AHMAN GREEN (two), BO JACKSON (two), CHRIS JOHNSON (two) and LAMAR MILLER (two). Henry has five career rushing touchdowns of at least 70 yards, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famers BARRY SANDERS (five) and O.J. SIMPSON (five) for the third-most in NFL history. Only CHRIS JOHNSON (seven) and ADRIAN PETERSON (seven) have more. Appearing in his fifth career game, Pittsburgh rookie wide receiver CHASE CLAYPOOL registered a rushing touchdown in the Steelers' 38-7 win over Cleveland on Sunday. Claypool has six touchdowns (four receiving, two rushing) in his first five career games, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer RANDY MOSS (1998), MARTAVIS BRYANT (2014), WILLIE GAULT (1983) and CALVIN RIDLEY (2018) for the most touchdowns by a rookie wide receiver in his first five career games since 1970. The Steelers defense recorded four sacks and two interceptions in Week 6 and joined the 1985 NEW YORK GIANTS as the only teams in NFL history to record at least three sacks and an interception in each of their first five games of a season. Minnesota rookie wide receiver JUSTIN JEFFERSON recorded nine receptions for 166 yards and two touchdowns in Week 6. Jefferson has 537 receiving yards in his first five career games and joined BILLY HOWTON (543) as the only players with at least 500 receiving yards in their first five career games in NFL history. Denver kicker BRANDON MCMANUS converted all six of his field goal attempts, including field goals of 52 and 54 yards, in the Broncos' 18-12 win at New England in Week 6. McManus has six career games with at least two 50-yard field goals, tied with JUSTIN TUCKER (six) for the most such games in NFL history.