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Derrick Henry rushed for 182 yards, added 55 yards receiving, and scored 3 second-half touchdowns to lead Tennessee to a 33-30 overtime victory in Seattle. Henry surpassed 6,000 career rushing yards (now has 6,100). Henry’s 35 carries were the most in his career. Henry also now has 10 games of 150+ yards rushing and 2+ touchdowns, which ties Barry Sanders for 3rd most all-time.
Julio Jones had 128 receiving yards today, marking the 59th time in his career he has reached the 100 yard plateau. That ties Marvin Harrison for 3rd most all-time. Jones also surpassed 13,000 career receiving yards today in his 137th game, which is the fewest games needed to reach 13,000 yards in NFL history. Jones now sits at 13,053 yards.
Alex Avila plans to retire as a player at the conclusion of the 2021 season. Avila, a 13-year veteran, apparently has a desire to continue to work in baseball in some capacity in the future.
Tua Tagovailoa left today’s game with bruised ribs after taking a shot on the second series in the first quarter. X-rays were negative, but Tagovailoa will have an MRI tomorrow to check for any tissue damage.
Several players made season debuts in the NFL today: Dre Kirkpatrick, Andre Smith, Carson Tinker, Lester Cotton, and Landon Dickerson. Kirkpatrick appeared in his first game with the 49ers, who signed him this week. Smith, who has twice been released by the Ravens without having appeared in a game, finally played in a game for Baltimore after opting out last year. Carson Tinker, signed by Tampa Bay this week, appeared in an NFL game for the first time since 2018 Week 5. Cotton, whose previous NFL career consisted of 1 special teams play in 2019, was elevated from the practice squad this week and played for the Raiders. Landon Dickerson made his professional debut after being inactive last week.
Janie Jackson won the rain-shortened Guardian Championship by four strokes. The event was reduced to 36 holes due to unplayable conditions. The win is Jacksonβs second career win on the Symetra Tour.
Retin Obasohan had 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals to lead Hapoel Jerusalem to a quarterfinal win in the Winner Cup today. Semifinal play in the Winner League’s pre-season tournament resumes on Friday.
Scenes and Highlights
Media Appearances
Mac Jones – post-game press conference.
Damien Harris – post-game press conference.
Patrick Surtain II – post-game press conference.
Kareem Jackson – post-game press conference.
Jalen Hurts – post-game press conference.
Transactions
- Deonte Brown – deactivated for Week 1 by the Carolina Panthers.
- Josh Jacobs – deactivated for Week 1 by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Damion Square – deactivated for Week 1 by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Game Results
GOLF Fortinet Championship final: Michael Thompson β 72-69-72-75, E, T69 Sanford Open final: Dicky Pride β 69-68-73, E, T44 Jerry Pate β 70-75-76, +11, T76 Guardian Championship final: Janie Jackson β 66-66, -12, 1st Lakareber Abe β 72-71, -1, T36 Mia Landegren β 72-75, +3, T74 Portland Classic final: Emma Talley β 71-72-71, -2, T15 Lauren Stephenson β 73-76-70, +3, T38 BASKETBALL Winners Cup Quarterfinal: Hapoel Jerusalem 73, Gilboa Galil 60. Retin Obasohan β 26 minutes, 22 points (4-8 2pg, 2-4 3pg, 8-16 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, 2 turnover, 4 fouls. Libertadores 100, Panteras 74. Tony Mitchell β 19 minutes, 12 points (4-6 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 1-2 FT), 6 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 fouls. Szczecin 93, Lublin 72. Jimmie Taylor β 32 minutes, 17 points (6-7 FG, 5-7 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks, 1 turnover, 2 fouls FOOTBALL Carolina 26, New Orleans 7. Deonte Brown β inactive Chicago 20, Cincinnati 17. Eddie Jackson β 4 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF Jonah Williams β no stats Cleveland 31, Houston 21. Ronnie Harrison β 7 tackles, 1 TFL Mack Wilson β 6 tackles (2 ST tackles) Jedrick Wills β no stats Mark Ingram β 14 rushes, 41 yds; 1 catch, -1 yds Los Angeles Rams 27, Indianapolis 24. Terrell Lewis β 1 tackle AβShawn Robinson β no stats Ryan Kelly β no stats Buffalo 35, Miami 0. Levi Wallace β 2 tackles, 1 PD, 1 INT (14 yds) Tua Tagovailoa β 1-4, 13 yds, 2 sacks, 40.6 QBR Jaylen Waddle β 6 catches, 48 yds; 1 punt return (no return); 1 fumble lost New England 25, New York Jets 6. Mac Jones β 22-30, 186 yds, 3 sacks, 89.0 QBR; 1 fumble (not lost) Damien Harris β 16 rushes, 62 yds, 1 TD; 1 catch, 2 yds Dontβa Hightower β 6 tackles, 1 QBH Christian Barmore β 3 tackles CJ Mosley β 10 tackles, 1 PD Quinnen Williams β 5 tackles, 1 TFL San Francisco 17, Philadelphia 11. Dre Kirkpatrick β no stats Jalen Hurts β 12-23, 190 yds, 2 sacks, 80.0 QBR; 10 rushes, 82 yds, 1 TD; 1 fumble (not lost) DeVonta Smith β 2 catches, 16 yds Landon Dickerson β no stats Las Vegas 26, Pittsburgh 17. Henry Ruggs β 5 catches, 113 yds, 1 TD; 1 rush, 2 yds Kenyan Drake β 7 rushes, 9 yds; 5 catches, 46 yds Josh Jacobs β inactive Damion Square β inactive Alex Leatherwood β no stats Lester Cotton β no stats Najee Harris β 10 rushes, 38 yds; 5 catches, 43 yds, 1 TD. Minkah Fitzpatrick β 6 tackles Isaiah Buggs β no stats JC Hassenaeur β no stats Denver 23, Jacksonville 13. Kareem Jackson β 6 tackles, 1 PD, 1 INT (7 yds) Patrick Surtain II β 4 tackles, 1 PD, 1 INT Cam Robinson β no stats Arizona 34, Minnesota 33. Deionte Thompson β no stats Dalvin Tomlinson β 1 tackle Tampa Bay 48, Atlanta 25. OJ Howard β 1 catch, 21 yds Carson Tinker β no stats Calvin Ridley β 7 catches, 63 yds, 1 TD Dallas 20, Los Angeles Chargers 17. Amari Cooper β 3 catches, 24 yds Trevon Diggs β 6 tackles, 1 PD, 1 INT. Tennessee 33, Seattle 30 (F/OT). Derrick Henry β 35 rushes, 182 yds, 3 TD; 6 catches, 55 yds Julio Jones β 6 catches, 128 yds Rashaan Evans β 4 tackles Baltimore 36, Kansas City 35. Anthony Averett β 5 tackles (1 ST tackle), 1 PD Marlon Humphrey β 4 tackles, 1 PD Bradley Bozeman β no stats Andre Smith β no stats Jarran Reed β 2 tackles BASEBALL Chicago Cubs 6, Milwaukee 4. Adam Morgan (W, 1-0) β 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K. Amarillo 14, Frisco 11. Chase Lee β 2.1 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR allowed. Midland 2, Tulsa 1. Mikey White (3B) β 1-3, 1 single, 1 RBI. Eugene 8, Tri-City 4. Brett Auerbach (2B) β 1-3, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 SB, 2 runs. St. Lucie 7, Jupiter 4. Sam Praytor (C) β 0-4, 1 error. Durham 9, Charlotte 4. Will Carter β 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K. Corpus Christi 9, San Antonio 1. Kyle Overstreet (1B) β 0-4. SOFTBALL Athletes Unlimited Team Chidester 6, Team Osterman 1. Haylie McCleney (CHI, CF) β 2-3, 2 singles, 1 run.
