How the last 10 players to go second overall in the NFL draft have fared
Wilson completed 55.6% of his passes for 2,334 yards with nine touchdowns to 11 interceptions across 13 starts. Wilson was one of the more electric players in college football through his final season at BYU. 2020 -- Washington Commanders pick Ohio State EDGE Chase YoungChase Young was the favorite around these parts not too long ago. Barkley has only 627 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games across the previous two seasons, though. 2016 -- Philadelphia Eagles pick North Dakota State QB Carson WentzCarson Wentz is on his third team in three years.
mlive.comTom Brady vs. Justin Fields will set NFL record for largest age gap between starting QBs
Tom Brady will soon add another record to his tally. That’s when the 44-year-old Brady will go head-to-head with Bears rookie QB Justin Fields, who is 22. According to ProFootballTalk, the 22-year difference will set a new NFL record for the largest age gap between starting quarterbacks. The previous record was Tom Brady vs. Mac Jones three weeks ago. RELATED: Tom Brady is ‘most-hated’ NFL player in 36 states, Michigan picks Aaron RodgersThe previous record for the largest age gap between starting quarterbacks was set last year, when Brady and the Buccaneers played Justin Herbert and the Chargers.
mlive.comNew York Jets vs. Atlanta Falcons - NFL International Series (Week 5) (10/10/21) | How to Watch, Start Time
In a special week five matchup, the New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons will hop across the pond for a game in London as part of the NFL International Series. Sunday will mark the 29th time the NFL will host a game in England, as well as the third at Tottenham Hotspur Stadum. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)This will be the Falcons’ second trip to London. What: NFL International Series (Week 5)Who: New York Jets (1-3) vs. Atlanta Falcons (1-3)When: Sunday, October 10Time: 9:30 a.m. ETWhere: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London, England)Channel: NFL NetworkStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamThere will also be a game next Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, when the Miami Dolphins will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.
mlive.comShould Jets sit Zach Wilson? Alex Smith reveals dangers of young QBs playing too early
With the struggles we’ve seen with Zach Wilson in New York it’s safe to ask if he’s ready to start as a QB in the NFL. Former NFL QB Alex Smith reveals the dangers in playing to early on a rebuilding team and how that can have long-term effects on a QB’s game.
news.yahoo.comNFL Week 2 AFC East Preview: ‘Wasn’t That Last Week The Miami Dolphins Beat The New England Patriots, The Patriots Beat Themselves,’ Says CBS Boston’s Steve Burton
The AFC East goes to battle in week 2, as all four teams compete against each other, with the Jets hosting the Patriots and the Bills visiting the Dolphins.
detroit.cbslocal.comBest Starting Quarterbacks In The NFL (2021)
For the 2021 season, these are the starting quarterbacks, listed from worst to best. Jalen Hurts (Eagles)The Eagles have made it clear that they want Jalen Hurts as their starting quarterback. A duel threat, it’s still unknown if he’ll be the starting quarterback for the Eagles in the long term. Teddy Bridgewater (Broncos)Bridgewater is playing as the team’s starting quarterback this season, replacing former rookie Drew Lock after a lackluster season. His strong arm and analytical mind allowed him to stand up to some of the truly great quarterbacks, such as Tom Brady, Drew Brees.
thedelite.comLions’ Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell spotted at BYU QB Zach Wilson’s pro day today
ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are sending Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell to another of the top quarterback’s pro days, with the pair spotted in Provo for BYU’s Zach Wilson. Holmes and Campbell were also in attendance for North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance’s pro day, so don’t sound the alarms. Detroit’s new regime has made it clear they’re leaving everything on the table for Pick 7, so this shouldn’t surprise anyone. Consider this simply as the general manager and head coach doing their due diligence on a top prospect. So, the quarterback position is very important, and if the value’s there and the right guy’s there, he’d be in heavy consideration.
mlive.comBen Raven’s 2021 NFL mock draft 1.0: Detroit Lions select reigning Heisman winner at Pick 7
The Detroit Lions are heading into uncharted waters with a new general manager, head coach and starting quarterback. Check out fellow MLive Lions beat writer Kyle Meinke’s first mock draft of the offseason by clicking here. This pick isn’t a knock on Jalen Hurts, the team’s second-round quarterback pick last year, but more about Lance’s ceiling and opportunity for built-in patience to figure out what they have in each. Detroit Lions -- Alabama WR DeVonta SmithThe choice between DeVonta Smith and Alabama teammate Jaylen Waddle was more agonizing than expected. He had 36 tackles, four sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and two touchdowns.
mlive.comKyle Meinke’s 2021 NFL mock draft 1.0: Lions land offensive playmaker
But that offensive line was trash last year -- bottom three in the league according to ProFootballFocus -- and now they have a chance to pair Jonah Williams with the best offensive lineman in the country. But he’s going to need people to help him do it, and Chase has the talent to do just that. But this draft is top-heavy with offensive playmakers, and the Lions need a few of those too. Carolina Panthers: Florida TE Kyle PittsThe only team to take a tight end this high since 2007 is, yup, your Detroit Lions. No wonder ProFootballFocus has called him the best offensive lineman in this class.
mlive.comNFL mock draft roundup: QBs Trey Lance, Justin Fields emerge for Lions in recent weeks
The Detroit Lions have their new head coach and general manager, but the franchise is also exploring trades for quarterback Matthew Stafford. Related: 6 potential landing spots for Detroit Lions QB Matthew StaffordColumn: Matthew Stafford became the best QB in Lions history. For what it’s worth, quarterbacks were still a popular choice for the Lions after the season ended. Justin Fields and Zach Wilson have been mocked to Detroit in recent weeks, but it’s officially time to get to know the rest of the Day 1 quarterback offerings. He officially declared and is in the heat of the battle to be this year’s QB2 with Fields and Lance behind Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence.
mlive.comDetroit Lions take Ohio State QB Justin Fields in Mel Kiper’s first mock draft
ALLEN PARK -- ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. had the Detroit Lions in last year’s Tua Tagovailoa sweepstakes. Kiper released his first full mock draft of the year, sending Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields to the Lions at Pick 7. Detroit told its longtime quarterback he’ll be moved if the team finds “fair market value,” according to a league source. Fields has been a popular name for Detroit in early mock drafts, going at Pick 7 in semi-recent mocks from The Athletic and NBC Sports. “I would say Justin Fields, he’s not your prototypical quarterback in the sense that -- Justin, I mean prototypical young quarterback, because he’s all about football,” Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah said of his former college teammate in Fields.
mlive.com2021 NFL Draft: 5 quarterbacks who could make sense for the Detroit Lions
ALLEN PARK -- It’s time to get familiar with five quarterbacks who could make sense for the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Lions quarterback remains under contract through 2023, but that last season is a voidable deal, giving both sides flexibility. NFL mock draft roundup: Receivers, EDGE rushers popular choice for Detroit LionsSee below for five quarterbacks to track ahead of April’s draft, with some options for the No. 7 pick and later rounds in mind:Justin Fields, QB, Ohio StateWhen Justin Fields is clicking, he really looks the part of future NFL starting quarterback. Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota StateIt’s easy to forget about Trey Lance during bowl season thanks to North Dakota State’s standing as North Dakota State.
mlive.comHeisman finalists: Tide teammates plus Lawrence and Trask
(AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)Alabama teammates Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith along with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Florida’s Kyle Trask have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy. Jones and Smith are the eighth set of teammates to be finalists together since the tradition started in 1982. Smith is trying to become the first wide receiver to win the Heisman since Michigan's Desmond Howard in 1991. Jones or Smith would become Alabama's third Heisman winner, but first that is not a running back. Iowa State running back Breece Hall was sixth, followed by Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book and Florida tight end Kyle Pitts.
How to watch RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl UCF vs. BYU (12/22): Channel, stream, time
The Brigham Young Cougars and the Univesity of Central Florida hit the field on the second day of bowl season. The Knights look to finish strong after missing their conference championship game for the second season in a row. He could be the third quarterback in the history of the school to lead the program to multiple bowl game wins. Here’s how to watch Tuesday’s bowl game. What: RoofClaim.com Boca Raton BowlWho: UCF Knights (6-3) vs. BYU Cougars (10-1)When: Tuesday, Dec. 22Time: 7 p.m.
mlive.comNo. 13 BYU, UCF bring explosive offenses to Boca Raton Bowl
(AP Photo/George Frey, Pool)Preparing for the Boca Raton Bowl proved a bit of a slippery slope for the Central Florida Knights. All part of Heupel’s plan to bring a dose of fun to the bowl game with some of the customary pageantry halted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “A really good football team,” Heupel said. “Kind of reminds me of why you don’t play football in Provo in December,” Sitake joked. They're 0-3 in Florida bowl games, including losses in the 1976 Tangerine Bowl, 1985 Florida Citrus Bowl and 2014 Miami Beach Bowl.
ESPN sends BYU QB Zach Wilson to Detroit Lions in early 2021 NFL mock draft
ALLEN PARK -- ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. was one of the leaders of the charge linking Tua Tagovailoa to the Detroit Lions last year. That much turned out to be true, with the coach and general manager getting fired after Detroit’s loss on Thanksgiving. Kiper and counterpart Todd McShay released an early 2021 NFL mock draft, sending BYU quarterback Zach Wilson to the Lions. If the new regime opts for a fresh start, get used to Wilson’s name heading into draft season. Wilson has continued to soar up draft boards, though, and seems destined to go on Day 1.
mlive.comMy AP Top 25: Welcome to the party, Coastal Carolina
Coastal Carolina, the mullet-wearing, professional wrestling-imitating football team from the Sun Belt, is now the darling of the Group of Five. At 10-0, Coastal Carolina moved up to No. It was an impressive showing from Coastal Carolina, which now has the country’s attention. 3 in this week’s AP poll, and No. A fun game with Coastal Carolina, no doubt, but Zach Wilson struggled against a physical and aggressive front.
mlive.comNo. 14 Coastal Carolina holds off No. 8 BYU 22-17
The Cougars defense, which had allowed less than 90 yards rushing a game coming in, was pounded by Coastal Carolina for 281 yards. But Coastal Carolina linebackers Gunter and Teddy Gallagher kept blocking and hitting Wilson after the interception. Coastal Carolina: The Chanticleers pulled off the latest milestone in a season full of them. POLL IMPLICATIONSCount on Coastal Carolina moving up if there's any room in the rankings. Coastal Carolina travels to Troy next Saturday to make up a game postponed in November.
Week 14: Ohio State returns and BYU-Coastal square off
Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. 3 Ohio State is playing as much as who will be play playing for the Buckeyes this weekend. Ohio State seems to be on track to play at Michigan State on Saturday after a spike in COVID-19 cases in the program forced a cancellation of last week's road trip to Illinois. If Ohio State has one more game canceled it would be unable to meet the Big Ten's minimum game played to be eligible for the conference title game. UNDER THE RADARNebraska at PurdueNeither team is in the Big West race, but the interesting thing is the Boilermakers (2-3) have won two straight against the Cornhuskers (1-4).
No. 9 BYU routs No. 21 Boise State 51-17 to remain unbeaten
21 Boise State 51-17 on Friday night. Boise State (2-1) suffered its worst loss since a 64-19 rout by rival Idaho in 1996, the Broncos first year as an FBS program. Wilson, who originally committed to Boise State before signing with BYU, completed 21-of-27 passes and threw TDs of 5 and 20 yards. “They came out and they put on a show,” Boise State receiver Khalil Shakir said. Boise State: The Broncos have another short week before returning to conference play, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time.
AP Top 25: No. 2 Alabama closes gap with Clemson; Liberty in
2 Alabama heading into a huge ACC matchup at fourth-ranked Notre Dame this week. The rest of the top five remained the same, with Ohio State at No. 1 on their ballots had Clemson third behind Ohio State. Penn State had the fourth-longest active streak behind Alabama (205), Ohio State (138) and Clemson (94). 4 Notre Dame: Another “biggest game of the year” — until the next one.
Wilson throws 4 TDs in No. 14 BYU's 43-26 win over Houston
Down 12, Wilson found Milne for a 2-yard touchdown pass with 53 seconds remaining in the third. Wilson gave BYU the lead back with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Masen Wake with 10:35 left to make it 29-26 following a 2-point conversion pass from Wilson to Tyler Allgeier. Wilson threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Milne with three minutes remaining before Allgeier iced it with a 14-yard touchdown run with 1:40 left. Clayton Tune finished 21 of 31 for 310 yards and two touchdowns to lead Houston (1-1). Trailing by 11 to start the second quarter, Houston scored 23 straight points to take a 26-14 lead with three minutes left in the third.
College Football Picks: UGA vs. 'Bama and BYU's tough test
Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) hands off to running back Najee Harris (22) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Alabama won 63-48. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
College Football Picks: UGA vs. 'Bama and BYU's tough test
Alabama won 63-48. 2 Alabama in a game that could very well be first of three meetings between the SEC superpowers. A conference title rematch in Atlanta would surprise no one and another meeting in the College Football Playoff would hardly be shocking. UCF (minus 3 1/2) at Memphis — @alanwooten19Knights have won 13 straight against the Tigers; average score in the last three: 50-42 ... UCF 45-44. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
No. 15 BYU, Wilson hold off UTSA 27-20 to stay unbeaten
15 BYU past UTSA 27-20 on Saturday. Allgeier posted his second 100-yard game of his career to help rescue an inconsistent BYU offense. Lowell Narcisse threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns – all after halftime – on 17-of-20 passing to lead the Roadrunners. BYU trailed for the first time this season when UTSA took a 3-0 lead on a 39-yard field goal from Hunter Duplessis in the first quarter. The Roadrunners forced a punt, but BYU was able to run out the clock following a roughing the punter penalty with 15 seconds left.
Tennessee football vs. BYU: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers looks to pass during a game against the East Tennessee State University Buccaneers at Neyland Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. "Obviously, Zach Wilson made some mistakes and he'd like to take some of them back," BYU coach Kalani Sitake. Tennessee LB Henry To'o is the first true freshman to lead the team in tackles (seven) in a season opener since 1996. BYU TE Matt Bushman led the team with six catches for 62 yards in the opener. PREDICTION: Tennessee 23, BYU 20More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.