The Pittsburgh Steelers were firing on all cylinders as they defeated the Miami Dolphins by a score of 28-15. A host of former Buckeyes filled out the Steelers’ stat sheet on defense. Veteran defensive tackle Cameron Heyward converted 5 tackles and a sack, Malik Harrison followed closely behind with 5 tackles of his own. Rookie defensive end Jack Sawyer also converted a tackle.
The New England Patriots faced heartbreak this weekend, blowing a 21-0 lead against the Buffalo Bills. The Bills would go on to win by a score of 35-31. Rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson looked fantastic in the loss, rushing for 148 yards and 2 touchdowns on 14 attempts. Henderson has seen an uptick in carries in the past 7 weeks, and it has paid off. He is now entering the conversation for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
The Houston Texans could do no wrong this weekend, routing the Cardinals by a score of 40-20. CJ Stroud was largely responsible for the offensive surge, throwing for 260 yards and 3 touchdowns. Stroud targeted his former teammate Cade Stover 3 times for 22 yards. Tommy Togiai looked stout on the defensive side of the ball, converting 3 tackles in the win. Cardinals’ linebacker Cody Simon left the game in the loss with an injury and did not return.
The Seattle Seahawks outlasted the Indianapolis Colts, winning by a score of 18-16. Jaxon Smith-Njigba continued his dominance, catching 7 passes for 113 yards. Smith-Njigba is having a sensational season with 1,541 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns. He places inside the top-10 in both categories.
The New Orleans Saints defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 20-17. Panthers rookie safety Lathan Ransom committed a costly penalty on a late hit that would set Charlie Smyth up to kick the game-winning field goal. Chris Olave looked fantastic in the win, catching 6 passes for 85 yards. Chase Young converted 6 tackles and 1 sack.
Cody Croy
Writer
Defensive Coordinator Matt Patricia and the Buckeyes have agreed to a new contract that will keep him in Columbus, ending speculation that he could return to the NFL. Patricia, who has been in Columbus for one year, set historic numbers in his first season as defensive coordinator. Matt Patricia and the Buckeyes ultimately fell short […]
Stephen Leonard
Writer
Desperation is a stinky cologne, but the Buckeyes are desperate for wins following the loss to Michigan State. Ohio State relied on every ounce of manpower against #15 Michigan State. They have been down a starter in John Mobley Jr for weeks, but without Devin Royal, the game felt like a prayer. Amare Bynum was […]
Stephen Leonard
Writer
The Buckeyes had not lost back-to-back games yet this year coming into tonight. Ohio State started the night in Joe Lunardi’s bracketology as one of the first four out of the 64-team tournament. With Selection Sunday looming and no ranked wins to show for it, the Buckeyes face a must-win scenario. The Buckeyes came out […]
