News
Xavier McKinney revealed today that he injured his hand in an ATV accident while vacationing in Cabo San Lucas during the bye week. The New York Giants later placed him on NFI Reserve, which will cause him to miss a minimum of four games.
Kenyan Drake ran for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns to pace Baltimore to a 27-13 win over New Orleans. Drake’s 24 carries tonight equal the 2nd most in his career, and are the most he’s had in a game since December 2019.
In what is becoming almost a weekly occurrence, Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts, and Derrick Henry are nominated for FedEx player of the week popular vote awards. Tagovailoa and Hurts are two of three nominees for the FedEx Air Player of the Week award, while Henry is nominated for the FedEx Ground Player of the Week award.
Frankie Capan and Wilson Furr locked in their Korn Ferry Tour cards today with the conclusion of the final stage of qualifying. Capan, who had to advance from a pre-qualifier, finished T-8th and is guaranteed 12 starts in the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour season. Furr finished T-39th and gets 8 guaranteed starts.
Turner Sports confirmed today that Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth will face Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in “The Match” on December 10 at 7:00pm ET.
Kristen Gillman successfully qualified for this week’s Pelican Women’s Championship (LPGA Tour) with a 2nd place finish in the Monday qualifier.
NBCS Philadelphia looks at how Jalen Hurts became one of the most accurate passers in the NFL.
Golden State head coach Steve Kerr indicated in his press conference today that he’ll be shortening the rotation going forward, and that he foresees playing JaMychal Green more as a post 5 player rather than a 4 for the time being, as he tries to go with a smaller lineup.
Community Outreach
Kareem Jackson hosted his second annual turkey dinner giveaway in Denver tonight.
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
Mac Jones made his weekly appearance on WEEI today.
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Jerome Ford – designated to return from the Reserve / Injured list by the Cleveland Browns.
- Xavier McKinney – placed on the Reserve / Non-Football Injury list by the New York Giants.
- Mark Ingram – deactivated for Week 9 by the New Orleans Saints.
Game Results
GOLF Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament final: Frankie Capan – 69-69-68-69, -9, T8 Wilson Furr – 70-68-72-71, -3, T39 Pelicans Women's Championship Monday Qualifier: Kristen Gillman – 70, -1, 2nd ; qualifies for event BASKETBALL Windy City 125, Motor City 109. Nick King – 23 minutes, 8 points (1-2 2pg, 2-5 3pg, 0-1 FT), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 turnovers, 2 fouls, -16. Braxton Key – 29 minutes, 14 points (6-9 2pg, 0-4 3pg, 1-3 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls, -11. Indiana 129, New Orleans 122. Herbert Jones – 29 minutes, 16 points (6-9 2pg, 1-3 3pg, 1-1 FT), 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, -6. Kira Lewis – inactive (knee). Golden State 116, Sacramento 113. JaMychal Green – DNP (coach’s decision) Utah 139, Los Angeles Lakers 115. Collin Sexton – 28 minutes, 17 points (4-6 2pg, 1-4 3pg, 6-7 FT), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 fouls, +19. FOOTBALL Baltimore 27, New Orleans 13. Kenyan Drake – 24 rushes, 93 yds, 2 TD; 2 catches, 16 yds Marlon Humphrey – 7 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack (9 yds), 1 PD, 1 QBH Jalyn Armour-Davis – active; no stats Mark Ingram – inactive (knee)
