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TNF! Week 7
The NFL is encouraging active players to participate in flag football’s newly approved inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, calling it the “pinnacle” of the sport on the global stage.
Flag football, baseball, lacrosse, softball, cricket, and squash will be added to the 2028 LA Olympics.
This wouldn’t be the first time an NFL athlete participated in the Olympics.
Herschel Walker competed in bobsledding at the 1992 Winter Olympics and played for the Minnesota Vikings
Bob Hayes won a gold medal in the 100 meters and the 4x100 meters relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics and played for the Dallas Cowboys.
Bob Hayes is the only man to win both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring.
In the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Hayes captured a gold medal in the 100-meter race, tying the world record (10.06 seconds) in the process.
Then he ran the anchor leg for the U.S4x100m team, coming from behind to win another gold medal and setting a new world record (39.06)
Hayes retired as a track athlete after the Olympics and turned his attention to professional football and the Dallas Cowboys, who selected him in the 7th round of the 1964 NFL Draft.
Hayes made an immediate impact for the Cowboys, leading the NFL in TD receptions in each of his first two seasons (12 in 1965, 13 in 1966).
Numbers
3: As a starter, the “worst” outcome Patrick Mahomes has had in his career is losing in the AFC Championship.
2018- 1st team All-Pro, MVP, loses in the AFC Championship
2019- Super Bowl Champ, Super Bowl MVP
2020- 2nd team All-Pro, loses in the Super Bowl
2021- Loses in the AFC Championship
2022- 1st team All-Pro, MVP, Super Bowl MVP
186: It’s not even Week 7 yet and Tyreek’s 186 yards away from 1,000
25: NFL could soon ban the “hip-drop tackle” because they say it creates ‘25 times’ the injury risk.
28.9 [TRIVIA]: Which linebacker leads the league with a 28.9% pass rush win rate this season?
Quotes
"Realistically I feel like I ain't do enough. I feel like I did my part for the history, for the sport and the revolutionizing of the position, and that's enough."
Michael Vick put together an extraordinary career in the NFL, but even he doesn't believe he will be inducted into the Hall of Fame
"I'm sure people are thinking, 'They won the game, why is there an issue?' I mean, you see why it's an issue. Y'all should know who I am, know what I'm about at this point ... when you're a player like me, mentally, my benchmark is not wins and losses -- it's greatness.
Davante Adams, coming off just two catches in a win over the New England Patriots, acknowledged Wednesday he is growing frustrated with his seemingly diminished role.
“It’s not a great feeling, definitely left a very sick taste in my mouth that whole week.”
“I’m about to push this podium over. My answer to that would be who the F cares? I’ve coached a long time and I haven’t seen people do what our guys do.”
Mike McDaniel took significant exception when asked if he thought any QB could succeed in this situation
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Picks
Monday, 10/19 @ 8:15pm
Jaguars at Saints (No Pick)
If you’re itching to bet the game, for information’s sake:
The Saints have scored 10.7 points per game at home since Week 17 of the 2022 Season -- worst in NFL.
The Jaguars have allowed 4.0 PPG on the road since Week 17 of the 2022 Season -- third-best in NFL.
The Saints (-2) have 62% of the bets and 76% of the money: +14% differential
Record
ATS: 17-18-1 (-0.91u)
O/U: 9-8 (+0.91u)
Highlights
Aaron Donald not allowing Rondale Moore a step.
Trevor Lawrence identified a cheating cornerback and called his shot
Trivia
