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Bears long snapper Scott Daly provided a crucial tip about the Raiders' snapper that helped cornerback Josh Blackwell jump the line and block a game-winning field goal, contributing to the Bears' 25-24 victory and improving their record to 2-2.
Broncos special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi responded to Colts coach Brian Mason's claim that the Broncos baited them into a leverage penalty during a crucial field-goal attempt, acknowledging the penalty was called but denying the play was a known tendency, and emphasizing the need for better execution despite recent struggles.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton acknowledged the leverage penalty on Dondrea Tillman was correct but regrets calling a field goal block play in a 60-yard attempt, citing misalignment and a failed interior rush as key issues in their 29-28 loss.
The New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the New York Giants 14-11 at MetLife Stadium, marking the Giants' eighth consecutive loss. The Saints' Bryan Bresee blocked a potential game-tying 35-yard field goal attempt by Graham Gano with 11 seconds left, sealing the win. Key performances included Kendre Miller's touchdown run and Derek Carr's passing, despite an interception. The Giants' late rally, featuring a touchdown and a 2-point conversion, fell short. The Giants will face the Baltimore Ravens next Sunday.
Packers defensive lineman Karl Brooks was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after blocking a potential game-winning field goal by Chicago's Cairo Santos, securing a 20-19 victory for Green Bay. This marks the first time since 2022 that a Packers player has received this honor. Brooks' block was a rare occurrence, being only the fourth time since 1995 that a game ended with a blocked field goal attempt under 50 yards.
The Green Bay Packers secured a dramatic 20-19 victory over the Chicago Bears, thanks to a last-second blocked field goal by defensive lineman Karl Brooks. Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia had predicted a block during a team meeting the night before the game, citing weaknesses in the Bears' field goal protection. The successful block preserved the Packers' 11th consecutive win against the Bears and improved their season record to 7-3.
Karl Brooks, a second-year defensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers, blocked a potential game-winning field goal by the Chicago Bears as time expired, securing a 20-19 victory. Brooks, a sixth-round pick in the 2023 draft from Bowling Green, has been a standout player for the Packers, contributing significantly on defense and special teams. His block was a result of strategic planning by the Packers' special teams coordinator, who identified a vulnerability in the Bears' field goal unit.
The Green Bay Packers secured a dramatic 20-19 victory over the Chicago Bears by blocking a last-second field goal attempt at Soldier Field. Packers' Karl Brooks blocked Cairo Santos' 46-yard field goal try, preserving the win after Jordan Love's late touchdown drive. The victory marks the Packers' 11th consecutive win over the Bears, improving their record to 7-3, while the Bears fall to 4-6 after their fourth straight loss.
Travis Kelce shared his excitement over the Kansas City Chiefs' game-winning blocked field goal against the Denver Broncos, describing the fan reaction at Arrowhead Stadium as unprecedented. On his podcast, Kelce expressed how the moment gave him goosebumps, highlighting the resilience and strength of the undefeated Chiefs. The victory is seen as a defining moment of the 2024 season, boosting team morale ahead of their upcoming game against the Buffalo Bills.
After the Chiefs' victory over the Broncos, Denver coach Sean Payton acknowledged that Kansas City successfully exploited a weakness in the Broncos' field goal protection. Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal managed to block a kick by identifying a flaw in the protection during the game, not through film study. Payton emphasized that such strategic exploitation is common in the NFL and took responsibility for the oversight, noting the need for better coaching and self-scouting.
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal became a hero after blocking a game-winning field goal against the Denver Broncos, a play he had predicted beforehand. This crucial block kept the Chiefs undefeated and highlighted Chenal's impressive performance this season, where he ranks highly among NFL linebackers. With his rookie contract ending in 2025, the Chiefs may look to secure his future with the team.
The Kansas City Chiefs maintained their unbeaten record this season by defeating the Denver Broncos 16-14, thanks to a blocked field goal by Leo Chenal as time expired. The Chiefs, now 9-0, extended their winning streak to 15 games, including playoffs. Patrick Mahomes led a crucial drive in the fourth quarter, setting up a field goal to take the lead. Despite a strong performance by Denver's rookie quarterback Bo Nix, the Chiefs' defense secured the win. Travis Kelce set a franchise record for touchdown receptions, with Taylor Swift in attendance.
The Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos 16-14 after blocking a last-second field goal attempt, extending their winning streak to 15 games. Patrick Mahomes threw for 266 yards and a touchdown, helping the Chiefs maintain their perfect 9-0 record this season. In other NFL games, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, and Carolina Panthers also secured victories.