Then, at 42, he looks like he got it all back and then some. And that’s probably going to continue, thanks to his newest weapon in the New England Patriots’ offense.
The Antonio Brown impact is undeniable. There can be debates about his professiona…
Then, at 42, he looks like he got it all back and then some. And that’s probably going to continue, thanks to his newest weapon in the New England Patriots’ offense.
The Antonio Brown impact is undeniable. There can be debates about his professionalism and whether he should have been playing after he was accused in a civil lawsuit this past week of sexual assault. There might be questions over whether Brown will play all season with that case hanging over him.
BALTIMORE 23, ARIZONA 17
CARDINALS (0-1-1): One popular misconception about the Air Raid offense is that it is pass-happy. Effective running is supposed to be a feature of the attack. It wasn’t for Arizona on Sunday, and it cost the Cardinals dearly. On three drives that resulted in field goals, Arizona ran a combined 10 offensive plays from inside Baltimore's 15-yard line. Two of those plays were runs, and eight were passes. Larry Fitzgerald and Charles Clay profile as the Cardinals' best red-zone receiving threats, but defenses will be able to take them away because of Arizona's lack of a running game. Had the Cardinals turned two of those field goals into touchdowns, they would have pulled off the road upset. The Cardinals’ offensive line is not a strength, but it must find a way to create space for David Johnson near the goal line. Kyler Murray’s legs may prove to be the key. GAME GRADE: C+ | NEXT: vs Panthers
-- Chris Mueller
RAVENS (2-0): Most expected Baltimore to dominate, but the Cardinals were a surprisingly difficult out. QB Lamar Jackson is the real deal. His decision-making, both as a passer and when executing the read option (120 yards rushing), stood out. So did Jackson’s accuracy and overall throwing ability. He has already thrown for more touchdowns (seven) in 2019 than he did in his entire rookie season. Clearly, he is developing an on-the-field relationship with rookie Marquise Brown and second-year wideout Mark Andrews. They combined for 16 receptions and 198 receiving yards. Jackson’s amazing running talents were not needed Week 1 in Miami, but just in case anyone forgot, the second-year quarterback put on full display how dangerous he is in that capacity. Jackson is the engine of this offense, and it's extremely difficult for defenses to get a bead on him. Get the feeling Week 3 against KC will have playoff implications down the road? GAME GRADE: B+ | NEXT: at Kansas CityCHICAGO — In the final moments of his life, Robert Zulauf administered CPR to his nephew and ordered bystanders to move away from the deadly power line that arced and bowed just a few feet from a Circle K parking lot.
Flames danced around Jordan Zulauf as thick black smoke billowed and his uncle worked to save him. Above the men, a Commonwealth Edison line crackled and hummed so loudly it could be heard over both an approaching police siren and the screams of horrified onlookers.
