New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas caught 86 percent of his targets this season. That was the highest single-season percentage in NFL history from one player to another (minimum: 100 completions).
Monthly Archives: January 2019
NFL | Kareem Hunt receiving interest
Free-agent RB Kareem Hunt (Chiefs) is receiving interest from multiple teams and could sign with a team in the near future, according to a source.
Patriots | Sony Michel eyeing repeat feat
New England Patriots RB Sony Michel has his sights on another big outing Sunday, Jan. 20, in the AFC Championship Game after rushing for 106 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6. The Chiefs ranked 27th in rushing yards allowed and 31st in yards per carry during the regular season. ‘It’s like taking a test,’ Michel said Friday. ‘If you walk into the class and you’re prepared for it, you’re going to ace it. If you walk in not prepared, now you’re nervous and you feel like you’re going to fail. It’s all about what I did this week, and I’m ready for … this Sunday.’
Chiefs | Eric Berry to play through pain
Kansas City Chiefs SS Eric Berry (heel) is expected to play in the AFC Championship Game versus the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 20, although he will likely undergo surgery once the season is over.
Chiefs | Tyreek Hill torching press coverage
Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill is averaging 4.1 yards per route against press coverage – best in a season by any player since 2016 (minimum 100 routes).
Raiders | Jalen Richard busy out of backfield
Oakland Raiders RB Jalen Richard’s 68 catches in 2018 ranked seventh among running backs, and his 607 receiving yards were the sixth most at the position,
Vikings | Dominant year for Danielle Hunter
Minnesota Vikings DE Danielle Hunter led all defensive linemen with 72 tackles in 2018, and his 14.5 sacks ranked fourth in the NFL.
Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott a more complete back
Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott’s 77 catches in 2018 ranked 22nd in the NFL and were the fifth most among running backs.
Browns | Nick Chubb showed explosiveness
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb’s four runs of 40-plus yards and 11 runs of 20-plus yards in 2018 both ranked second in the NFL.
Cardinals | Antoine Bethea stands out among DBs
Arizona Cardinals FS Antoine Bethea’s 120 tackles were the most among defensive backs in 2018, and his 99 solo tackles ranked fourth in the NFL.