Are the NFL’s reimagined kickoff rules working? The early returns are mixed

Are the updated NFL kickoff rules proving effective? Initial assessments are divided The NFL has seen only one kickoff returned for a touchdown so far this season, showing that the new kickoff rules are having an impact. Kick returners are on pace to score 4.25 touchdowns this season, a slight improvement from last year. Teams … Read more

Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy rules out WR Brandin Cooks for Week 5 at Steelers with ‘knee issue’

Mike McCarthy, Cowboys’ coach, rules out WR Brandin Cooks for Week 5 against Steelers due to knee issue The Dallas Cowboys are facing multiple injuries as DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons are out, while Brandin Cooks is set to miss time due to an infection in his knee. Jalen Tolbert has emerged as the No. … Read more

How ‘The Jordan Rules’ inspired template for Raiders’ ‘Mahomes Rules’

“The Jordan Rules’ Influence on Raiders’ Creation of ‘Mahomes Rules” Isiah Thomas had a badly injured ankle during the 1988 NBA Finals and was helped by Mike Ornstein, an NFL fixer connected to the Raiders. Thomas and his Detroit Pistons team adopted a tough, combative style similar to the Raiders. Now, Las Vegas Raiders coach … Read more