Plenty of big-time performances in NFL Week 6
Plenty of big-time performances in NFL Week 6
The biggest news from Week 6 was Ben Roethlisberger’s knee surgery, which will sideline him for an undetermined period of time.
[...] the biggest news of the weekend was LeSean McCoy’s stellar performance against his former head coach, Chip Kelly of the 49ers.
[...] that I think of it, wasn’t the biggest news that Dak Prescott broke Tom Brady’s record for most passes to begin a career without an interception?
Or that the young Jedi went to Lambeau and beat the cheddar out of the Packers?
No, wait, it had to be Zeke Elliott racking up 157 rushing yards against what was allegedly the NFL’s stingiest run defense.
Drew Brees’ 465-yard, four-touchdown performance against the Panthers broke a tie with Peyton Manning for most 400-yard regular-season performances in a career.
[...] what could be more surprising than watching Jay Ajayi knife through the Steelers’ defense for a career-best 204 yards and two scores, nearly topping Ricky Williams’ single-game rushing record for Miami?
Despite some reservations, I feel compelled to recommend consideration of Ajayi, whose career game very well could have solidified his role as the Dolphins’ workhorse.
To the dismay of Alshon Jeffery’s owners, Brian Hoyer has made Meredith his go-to receiver: 27 targets over the past two weeks, with the second-year wideout catching 20 of them for 243 yards and a TD.
Kenny Britt, WR, Rams: