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Vikings hold off Rodgers and the Jets for 23-17 win in London to improve to 5-0
Read full article: Vikings hold off Rodgers and the Jets for 23-17 win in London to improve to 5-0Andrew Van Ginkel returned the first of Aaron Rodgers’ three interceptions 63 yards for a touchdown and Minnesota stayed undefeated by holding on for a 23-17 win over the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Passing in Week 1 reached its lowest level for any week in the NFL since 2007
Read full article: Passing in Week 1 reached its lowest level for any week in the NFL since 2007From rookies struggling in their first career starts to high-paid quarterbacks not living up to their contracts to rusty veterans coming off injuries, the passing in Week 1 of the NFL season looked to be from a different era.
Miami Dolphins bolster pass rush, taking Chop Robinson of Penn State with 21st pick of NFL draft
Read full article: Miami Dolphins bolster pass rush, taking Chop Robinson of Penn State with 21st pick of NFL draftThe Miami Dolphins selected Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson with the 21st pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.
Hill has 2 TDs as the Dolphins beat the Commanders 45-15. They're 9-3 for the 1st time since 2001
Read full article: Hill has 2 TDs as the Dolphins beat the Commanders 45-15. They're 9-3 for the 1st time since 2001Tyreek Hill had two touchdowns among his 157 yards receiving to help the Miami Dolphins rout the Washington Commanders 45-15.
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones misses his second straight practice with a neck injury
Read full article: Giants quarterback Daniel Jones misses his second straight practice with a neck injuryNew York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones missed his second straight practice with a neck injury on Thursday, and his chances of playing against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night seemed less likely.
Dolphins plan to release LB Kyle Van Noy, per reports
Read full article: Dolphins plan to release LB Kyle Van Noy, per reportsAll rights reserved)Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew, right, fumbles the ball as he is hit by Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, left, and middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)DAVIE, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins are letting go of veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy, according to several reports. ESPN is reporting that by releasing Van Noy, the Dolphins have save $9.75M in cap space. Van Noy was a part of Brian Flores’ defense in New England. He played one season in Miami with 69 tackles, six sacks, and two forced fumbles in 14 games. The Dolphins do have options at linebacker including Andrew Van Ginkel, who proved to be a playmaker last season.
Mahomes, Chiefs clinch AFC West with 33-27 win over Dolphins
Read full article: Mahomes, Chiefs clinch AFC West with 33-27 win over Dolphins(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Patrick Mahomes took a 30-yard sack before he got the Kansas City Chiefs going in the right direction. The Chiefs overcame a 10-point deficit and four turnovers Sunday to clinch their fifth consecutive AFC West title by beating Miami 33-27. But he threw for 393 yards and two scores to help the Chiefs (12-1) earn their eighth consecutive victory. It was the Chiefs’ second consecutive comeback at Hard Rock Stadium, where they won the Super Bowl in February despite Mahomes' two interceptions. He threw an interception, bobbled a snap and took the big sack to set up the Dolphins’ first touchdown.
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North
Read full article: The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC NorthThe Chargers and Falcons are tied at 17 midway through the fourth quarter. Kenny Moore also starred for the Colts with a spectacular one-handed, diving end-zone interception in the second quarter. Adams didn’t do much other than run the scrambling Darnold to the sideline midway through the second quarter. Seattle took its opening possession and got 19-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson to Freddie Swain. Mack also recovered a Duke Johnson fumble in the first quarter and deflected a Watson pass in the second quarter.
Big plays help Dolphins beat Rams 28-17 in Tua’s 1st start
Read full article: Big plays help Dolphins beat Rams 28-17 in Tua’s 1st startHe entertained those along the bench by dancing after the Miami Dolphins' first touchdown, and greeted 5-foot-6 Jakeem Grant with a leaping chest bump to the face mask after another score. The early 33-yard scoring drive was the Dolphins' longest, as the big lead allowed them to keep Tagovailoa mostly under wraps. We tried to make him see a lot of different things, and for the most part it worked.”The Rams' defense received little support from their offense, though. “We heard a lot about the Rams' defense," Miami safety Eric Rowe said, “but they had to worry about our defense.”INJURIESTwo-time Rams Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey became ill before the game and didn’t play. ANTHEMFifteen Rams players knelt during “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The Dolphins stayed in the locker room during the national anthem.
The Latest: Saints get OT win; Broncos top LA on last play
Read full article: The Latest: Saints get OT win; Broncos top LA on last playDalvin Cook scored four times for the Minnesota Vikings, who held on for a 28-22 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Cook has scored six touchdowns in two games against Green Bay this season. Green Bay now has made it seven in a row. The Vikings and Green Bay Packers are tied 7-all in the final minute of the first quarter. This is shaping up to be a windy day in Green Bay.
Dolphins turn up heat on Jets and embattled Gase, 24-0
Read full article: Dolphins turn up heat on Jets and embattled Gase, 24-0The Jets (0-6) became the NFL's only winless team and continued their worst start since 1996, increasing the heat on embattled coach Adam Gase. The Dolphins blanked the Jets for the first time since the January 1983 AFC championship game, which they won 14-0. The two teams were a combined 0 for 19 on third downs before the Jets finally converted with 11 minutes left. The Dolphins' only third-down conversion came on a completion by Tagovailoa, who went 2 for 2 for 9 yards. ANTHEMRunning back Ty Jackson was the only player kneeling for the Jets during “The Star-Spangled Banner.”The Dolphins stayed in the locker room.
Dolphins players recover from COVID-19, donate plasma to help fight virus
Read full article: Dolphins players recover from COVID-19, donate plasma to help fight virusThe Dolphins announced Thursday that several of their players have recovered from COVID-19. Many of those players took a moment to try and help out in the fight against the virus. Rookie running back Malcolm Perry and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel were among the players who donated convalescent plasma on OneBloods Big Red Bus. Because antibodies to the virus remain in the plasma portion of the blood after fighting off coronavirus, transfusing plasma from a person who has recovered from COVID-19 into a patient fighting the virus can boost their immune system. I was surprised initially but was happy because I was presented with the opportunity to give back and donate plasma and help people in need, Perry said via the Dolphins.
Dolphins safety Jones says he expects to play this week
Read full article: Dolphins safety Jones says he expects to play this weekAssociated PressDAVIE, Fla. - Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones says he expects to play this week after missing the past four games with a cracked rib. Jones, the Dolphins' highest-paid player at $13 million, has played in only three games this season and was limited in practice Wednesday. Rookie linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel was activated from injured reserve after missing the first nine games with a foot injury. Van Ginkel was a fifth-round draft pick in April. The move means Miami cornerbacks Xavien Howard (knee) and Aqib Talib (ribs) must remain on injured reserve and won't return this season.
Miami Dolphins sign tackle J'Marcus Webb
Read full article: Miami Dolphins sign tackle J'Marcus WebbIcon Sportswire/GettyMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - The Miami Dolphins announced Friday that the team has signed offensive tackle J'Marcus Webb. Miami also announced in a news release that linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel has been placed on injured reserve. Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) during training camp at their facility in Davie, Fla., Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. Van Ginkel was a fifth-round pick (151st overall) by Miami in the 2019 NFL draft. Flores didn't say if he expects Van Ginkel to see the field this season.