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#miami-dolphins
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

San Jose Sharks, with rookies in tow, no match for Carolina Hurricanes

San Jose Sharks were thoroughly outplayed, losing 5-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes while being outshot 43-17 and going 0-for-5 on the power play.
#boston-bruins
fromBoston Herald
1 week ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins beat Rangers, 4-1, in preseason finale

Bruins' strong preseason performance, effective special teams, solid goaltending, and timely contributions from emerging players increase their regular-season prospects.
fromBoston Herald
1 month ago
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Nikita Zadorov looks forward to second Bruins' campaign

Slow starts from Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov, combined with injuries, weak goaltending, and poor special teams, sank the Bruins' 2024-25 season.
#marcus-jones
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
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Marcus Jones' 'ruthless' record-breaking day gave Patriots spark they needed

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
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Patriots stock watch: Here's who stood out and struggled in blowout win vs. the Panthers

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
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Marcus Jones' 'ruthless' record-breaking day gave Patriots spark they needed

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
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Patriots stock watch: Here's who stood out and struggled in blowout win vs. the Panthers

#dallas-cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
2 days ago
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Cowboys 2025 rookie report: Rookie class take beating in tough loss to Carolina

Cowboys' defense regressed; rookie Ezeiruaku showed growing pass-rush impact and playmaking, while Blue remained ineffective as a rusher and used mainly on kick returns.
fromBlogging The Boys
5 days ago
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Cowboys at Panthers referee report: Dallas will have uphill battle with zebras

Cowboys' offense excels but persistent penalties—especially on special teams—raise concern; Panthers remain disciplined, and referee John Hussey has a reputation for helping home teams.
#atlanta-falcons
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fromThe Falcoholic
1 month ago

Week 2 Snap Reactions: Falcons defense balls out on primetime

Atlanta Falcons secured a primetime win in Minnesota thanks to a dominant pass rush, pivotal rookie plays, improved special teams, and reliable kicking.
#new-york-jets
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fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Cards' Vokolek stretchered off with neck injury

Arizona Cardinals tight end Travis Vokolek suffered a neck injury on a kickoff return, was immobilized and carted off, and was ruled out of the game.
fromNewsday
4 days ago

Rangers rout Pens, Fox scores pair of goals

"Special teams was good," Fox said. "The PK [4-for-4 with a shorthanded goal] was great. The power play [2-for-4] wasn't great, but you find a way - you put some pucks on net and get some goals. And, you know, I think sometimes that's just how the power play goes. You put it to the net and get some. But we definitely cleaned up a lot, 5-on-5, there in the second period."
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#new-york-islanders
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
3 weeks ago

NY Islanders assistant coach implementing power play looks from Colorado Avalanche

Islanders prioritize a revamped power play under assistant coach Ray Bennett, using Colorado-style entries, puck movement, and new personnel to improve execution.
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fromEyes On Isles
3 weeks ago

The NY Islanders make special teams a point of emphasis on day 3 of training camp

Improved special teams, especially power play and penalty kill, could turn the Islanders from nine points out of the playoffs into a postseason contender.
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fromESPN.com
6 days ago

After several missed kicks, the pressure is on Rams kicking unit

Rams' special-teams protection failures produced four blocked kicks and five missed attempts by Joshua Karty, costing games and requiring technical and personnel corrections.
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fromEyes On Isles
6 days ago

The NY Islanders drop a tough one in the season opener, as special teams continue to be an issue

Islanders lost season opener 4-3 due to continuing special-teams breakdowns despite faster play and Matthew Schaefer's first NHL point.
#new-england-patriots
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
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Why Mike Vrabel isn't concerned with Patriots' penalty issues this season

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
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Mike Vrabel on the Patriots' win, Stefon Diggs, and why he didn't run down the sidelines during another special teams touchdown

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
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Patriots might just have something going after doing exactly what needed to be done against a have-not opponent

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
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Why Mike Vrabel isn't concerned with Patriots' penalty issues this season

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
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Mike Vrabel on the Patriots' win, Stefon Diggs, and why he didn't run down the sidelines during another special teams touchdown

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
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Patriots might just have something going after doing exactly what needed to be done against a have-not opponent

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fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
1 week ago

Game Review: Maple Leafs do enough to win season opener over Montreal

Leafs opened fast but sloppy play, a bungled power play and defensive turnovers allowed shorthanded and even-strength goals, producing an uneven season opener.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston Herald
1 week ago

Penalty kill is vital to Bruins' success

The Bruins' penalty kill has declined to 24th, prompting open auditions to find or convert players into reliable PK specialists after trading key contributors.
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Harbaugh pins Chargers' slide on fixable mistakes

Jim Harbaugh insisted the Chargers are still a good football team after their second straight defeat Sunday but admitted they are making "out of character" mistakes. "We need to get the bleeding stopped on the penalties and the self-inflicted wounds," Harbaugh said after a 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders. "... I know we're capable of doing that. I know we're a good football team in those areas. Not good at it right now, but yeah, we'll get better."
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fromRiggo's Rag
1 week ago

Commanders rookie finally earning respect after being overlooked early

Rookie Jaylin Lane is emerging as a trusted playmaker for the Washington Commanders, contributing on offense and special teams as Jayden Daniels returns.
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from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 week ago

NFL: Early Games Wrap-Up For Week Five Of The 2025-26 Season

The Indianapolis Colts dominated the Las Vegas Raiders 40-6, scoring six consecutive offensive touchdowns and capitalizing on special teams plays and turnovers.
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fromnewyorkupstate
1 week ago

Buffalo Bills preseason fan favorite gets signed to 53-man roster ahead of Patriots game

Jimmy Ciarlo earned a Bills roster spot after a standout special-teams hit and will likely play special teams amid multiple linebacker injuries.
#nfl
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 weeks ago
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NFL: Early Games Wrap-Up For Week Four Of The 2025-26 Season

Philadelphia Eagles beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-25, improved to 4-0, fueled by special-teams TDs, Jalen Hurts' scoring plays, and a 24-6 halftime lead.
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago
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Jets' fourth-quarter rally ends with heartbreaking loss

The Jets rallied from a 17-point deficit but lost 29-27 after a last-second Buccaneers field goal, dropping to 0-3 to start the season.
#washington-commanders
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

What to know before San Jose State kicks off vs. New Mexico on Friday night

San Jose State seeks first FBS win while New Mexico arrives 3-1 under Jason Eck, with key injuries and kicking changes affecting the Spartans.
#san-francisco-49ers
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fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

Pro Picks: Eagles will stay undefeated and edge the Broncos in a close, tough game

The Eagles remain unbeaten through opportunistic special teams while the Broncos hope Bo Nix and J.K. Dobbins exploit weaknesses to hand Philadelphia its first loss.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Kurtenbach: 49ers WR Skyy Moore was once a third baseman. That could prove handy against the Rams

Rams' knucklekick kickoffs cause unpredictable bounces, consistently pin opponents inside the 20 and dramatically improve Los Angeles's kickoff field position.
#falcons
New York Giants
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

Giants report card for Week 4 vs. Chargers

Giants won behind Jaxson Dart's solid debut, efficient offense, strong defensive front, and impactful special teams and coaching decisions.
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fromMusket Fire
2 weeks ago

Tom Brady says Patriots legend needs to be a Hall of Famer during Bucs-Eagles

Tom Brady endorsed Matthew Slater for Hall of Fame recognition, citing Slater's elite special teams play, decade-long standard-setting, and strong career accolades.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Prep talk: Jackson Reach of Mira Costa shows how a long snapper can get a scholarship

Mira Costa High long snapper Jackson Reach earned a Clemson football scholarship and plans to contribute across special teams.
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fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
3 weeks ago

Maple Leafs Preseason Game Notes: First look at Matthews-Maccelli, Cowan grabs a point, Joshua's preseason debut, and Hildeby's strong showing

Maple Leafs squandered a 2-0 lead and lost 3-2 in overtime after special-teams breakdowns and a late breakaway goal.
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fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

NFL Week 4 Power Rankings: 1-32 team poll, plus the biggest defensive issue for every roster

Week 3 featured decisive special-teams plays and revealed defensive weaknesses, with each NFL team's primary defensive issue identified.
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fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Pete Carroll is accountable for losses, but will he make changes?

Las Vegas Raiders were outplayed by Washington Commanders 41-24, struggling in run defense, pass protection, and special teams despite favorable pregame rushing metrics.
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 weeks ago

NFL: Early Games Wrap-Up For Week Three Of The 2025-26 Season

The Cleveland Browns hit a game-winning field goal as time expired to beat the Green Bay Packers 13-10. The field goal came just a few plays after the Browns blocked a Packers field goal attempt that would've given them a 13-10 lead with less than 30 seconds left in the game. It took some time, but the scoring picked up in the second quarter. Green Bay hit a 39-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead.
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fromRiggo's Rag
3 weeks ago

Dan Quinn's resilience on full display after taking gnarly sideline hit

Dan Quinn displayed toughness after being knocked over and bleeding, inspiring the Washington Commanders' dominant win over the Raiders.
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fromMusket Fire
3 weeks ago

Patriots have a new secret weapon this season that no one saw coming

Marte Mapu's move to linebacker and expanded special-teams role produced an interception, key tackles, and earned coach Mike Vrabel's praise and a game ball.
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fromsyracuse
1 month ago

National analysts rank Buffalo Bills among NFL's elite after Jets victory

Buffalo dominated the New York Jets 30-10 in Week 2, showcasing efficient offense, opportunistic defense, and strong special teams to reach 2-0.
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fromRiggo's Rag
4 weeks ago

Commanders stalwart stands tall as the hope fans wanted in tough times

Tress Way played through a back injury and delivered consistent punting, pinning Green Bay inside the 20 on three of four kicks despite Washington's defensive failures.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Steelers likely to adjust after gaffe; Highsmith out

Kaleb Johnson will probably not return kickoffs after allowing a kickoff to bounce into the end zone, leading to a recovered Seahawks touchdown.
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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Payton laments FG block try that led to penalty

A Broncos penalty on Dondrea Tillman during a 60-yard field-goal attempt was correctly called and resulted from improper alignment and a coached block call.
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mike Vrabel defends Patriots kicker Andy Borregales after another shaky outing vs. Dolphins

Rookie kicker Andy Borregales has been inconsistent, missing early kicks but making a clutch 53-yard field goal while showing signs of growing pains.
#patriots
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
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Mike Vrabel said it felt like the Patriots were 'willing to get into a street fight' during his first win

fromMusket Fire
1 month ago
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It only took 2 weeks for a key Patriots rookie to start playing himself off the team

fromMusket Fire
1 month ago
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It only took one play for the Patriots to regret their offseason kicker decision

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
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Mike Vrabel said it felt like the Patriots were 'willing to get into a street fight' during his first win

fromMusket Fire
1 month ago
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It only took 2 weeks for a key Patriots rookie to start playing himself off the team

fromMusket Fire
1 month ago
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It only took one play for the Patriots to regret their offseason kicker decision

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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Questions off every NFL Week 2 game: Do the Patriots have kicker trouble? How good is the Packers defense?

Week 2 featured Packers, Patriots, Bills and Ravens wins; Patriots' rookie kicker struggled and Antonio Gibson returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown.
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Hyde10: Tua comes up short, 0-2 start, special-team bonanza - 10 thoughts on Dolphins' loss

Play of the Game: Tua Tagovailoa was sacked at the Patriots 37-yard line on fourth-and-12 with 53 seconds left. That completed a day where, again, the theme was lost opportunity. On the previous possession, Tua threw a fourth-down interception over the middle that was returned 20 yards to the Dolphins 38 with 2:12 left. Bottom-line: The Dolphins needed winning plays from their quarterback.
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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Irked Kelly fires back at doubters after LSU win

Sorry that that doesn't sound appealing to you folks, but I really don't care," Kelly said. "We're trying to win football games.
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fromEyes On Isles
1 month ago

Mathieu Darche explains why tearing down the NY Islanders was never an option

In the first week after I got the job, I spoke with every player on the team and I told them, 'I'm not tearing it down,'" Darche said in The Athletic.
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