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Tiger Times

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes under pressure from Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence (90) on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. (Rodger Mallison/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

A game of inches

Story by TJ Wall, staff writer December 20, 2017

This week in the NFL was a roller coaster of emotions due to all of the crazy outcomes. Here’s what you need to know: Rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, paper beats the Raiders: The Dallas...

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake (32) runs towards the goal line as New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) gives chase in the second quarter as the Miami Dolphins host the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/TNS)

Every week is a new week

Story by TJ Wall, staff writer December 12, 2017

Some interesting stuff went down this past week in the NFL. Here’s some key takeaways: No Team Is Invincible: Some of the top teams in the league took a big, fat L this week which only goes to...

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa sacks and forces a fumble on Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer as Denzel Perryman recovers the ball in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)

Highs and lows

Story by TJ Wall, staff writer December 7, 2017

In week 13 of the NFL there were some good matchups between some good teams. However, on the other hand, there is still a team that is winless and looking to snatch the number one pick in this upcoming...

The New York Giants Justin Tuck (91) chases down Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (12) during game aciton at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013. The Giants defeated the Redskins, 20-6. (Tyson Trish/The Record/MCT)

Bringing home the turkey

Story by TJ Wall, staff writer November 28, 2017

On Thanksgiving Day, the NFL had three games going on throughout the day. Here’s a recap of what went down. Vikings vs. Lions: The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 30-23 in a showdown...

Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) intercepts a pass in the end zone as tight end Jason Witten (82) comes in to make the stop on November 19, 2017, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

The struggle within

Story by TJ Wall, staff writer November 23, 2017

Week 11 in the NFL was full of blowouts and heart-breakers. Here’s a recap of what went down. Dallas’ struggles continue: The Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles faced off Sunday night...

Rams receiver Robert Woods celebrates with teammate Cooper Cupp after scoring a third quarter touchdwon against the Texans Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at the Coliseum in Los Angeles. The Rams won, 33-7.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The good, the bad and the ugly

Story by TJ Wall, staff writer November 13, 2017

With the playoffs edging closer and closer each week, here’s some takeaways from week 10 in the NFL. New Orleans Saints Continue to Dominate: The New Orleans Saints continue to show out after a...

Rock em, Sock em

Rock ’em, Sock ’em

Story by TJ Wall, staff writer November 10, 2017

This past week of the NFL was action-packed. Here’s three key points from week nine. Fights, Fights, and More Fights: UFC or NFL? Audiences couldn’t tell what they were watching during week...

Miami Dolphins' Jay Ajayi (23) runs the ball in the fourth quarter as Atlanta Falcons' Brook Reed (50) reaches to tackle him on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. The Dolphins have traded Ajayi to the Philadelphia Eagles for a fourth-round draft pick. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/TNS)

New faces in new places

Story by TJ Wall, staff writer November 9, 2017

While huge trades don’t happen in the NFL nearly as much as in other sports, there is one point during each season where big things can, and do, happen; the NFL trade deadline. With the NFL trade deadline...

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (14) picks up a first down in front of Oakland Raiders cornerback Dexter McDonald in the closing minutes of the second quarter at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)

Some things never change

Story by TJ Wall, staff writer October 27, 2017

Week seven of the 2017-2018 NFL season brought a rematch of the Super Bowl LI, the Green Bay Packers’ first game without Aaron Rodgers and a last-second victory in the game between the Kansas City Chiefs...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers lays on the ground after a hard hit from the Atlanta Falcons' Adrian Clayborn during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons won, 34-23. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Expect the unexpeted

Story by TJ Wall, staff writer October 19, 2017

Fans, coaches, players and fantasy owners are all in disbelief: Aaron Rodgers, arguably the current best quarterback in the league, is most likely out for the season. The Kansas City Chiefs’ undefeated...

New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (41) runs for touchdown in the second quarter after a fumble by the Dallas Cowboys' Cole Beasley on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. (Richard W. Rodriguez/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

Down for the count

Story by TJ Wall, staff writer October 12, 2017

Lying on the ground, excruciating pain shooting up his leg, thoughts of his season, or maybe even his whole career, potentially being over, tears streaming down his face. It never seems to fail. Every...

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is wrestled to the ground by Kansas City Chiefs defenders during a first-half run at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. The Chiefs won, 24-10. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Twists and turns

Story by TJ Wall, staff writer October 2, 2017

Crazy. Baffling. Not what I expected. These are just a few reactions that describe week four of the NFL. Every season has its twists and turns, and this season isn’t any different–from the reigning...

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