Giants
Rowe The Record: Giants hope bye week helps lead team to late-season success
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2018/11/08/ny-giants-hope-bye-week-helps-lead-team-late-season-success/1933784002/
Dunleavy NJ.com: Giants 'pissed' headed to 49ers for dubious rematch | Wasn't 2017 stinker supposed to be a fluke?
https://articles.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/11/giants_pissed_headed_to_49ers_for_dubious_rematch.amp
Dunleavy NJ.com: Are 1-win Giants in 2018 any better than 1-win Giants in 2017? Closer look at the midpoint numbers
https://www.nj.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/11/12468c01371383/are-1win-giants-in-2018-any-be.html
QB
Eisen Giants.com: Coach Shurmur commits to Eli Manning vs. 49ers
https://www.giants.com/news/coach-shurmur-commits-to-eli-manning-against-49ers
Eisen Giants.com: Eli Manning keeping focus solely on San Francisco
https://www.giants.com/news/eli-manning-keeping-focus-solely-on-san-francisco
Cannizzaro NYP: It all comes down to this for Eli Manning
https://nypost.com/2018/11/09/it-all-comes-down-to-this-for-eli-manning/
Lombardo NJ.com: Is Eli Manning worried he might be making final start as Giants QB vs. San Francisco 49ers?
https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/11/is_eli_manning_worried_he_might_be_making_final_st.html
RB
Eisen Giantscom: Inside the Numbers: Saquon continues record pace
https://www.giants.com/news/inside-the-numbers-saquon-barkley-continues-record-pace
WR
Leonard NYDN: Odell Beckham still has plenty to play for down the stretch of this miserable Giants season
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-odell-beckham-comeback-player-20181108-story.html
TE
Rock Newsday: Crucial dropped pass gnawing at Evan Engram
https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-evan-engram-1.23129706
Hague AP: Giants tight end Engram trying to overcome dropped passes
https://www.trentonian.com/sports/giants-tight-end-engram-trying-to-overcome-dropped-passes/article_707a3bf4-e3ad-11e8-a47b-b3bbf9c5a3ee.html
RG
Joyce NYP: Giants reshuffling O-line again: Who’s the odd man out?
https://nypost.com/2018/11/09/giants-reshuffling-o-line-again-whos-the-odd-man-out/amp/
Rowe The Record: Giants won't wait long before giving Jamon Brown chance to start on the offensive line
https://amp.dailyrecord.com/amp/1932670002
Eisen Giants.com: Jamon Brown set to make immediate impact on O-Line
https://www.giants.com/news/jamon-brown-set-to-make-immediate-impact-on-o-line
C
Lombardo NJ.com: How Giants' C Spencer Pulley helps alleviate lack of continuity along ever-changing offensive line | 4 Downs
https://www.nj.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/11/db5ea93e764911/how-giants-c-spencer-pulley-he.html
Defense
Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan)
11/9/18, 11:23 AM
DC James Bettcher likes the character of his defense. He says there hasn’t been a need to challenge his group’s effort during a film review at any point. This is extremely notable after last season. At this time last year effort was a major problem in a game against the 49ers
Pflum BBV: The Giants’ defensive to-do list for the second half
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2018/11/8/18068310/ny-giants-defense-landon-collins-lorenzo-carter-bj-hill-rj-mcintosh-olivier-vernon
Rock Newsday: A few Giants faced new 49ers QB Nick Mullens in college
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/giants-49ers-nick-mullens-1.23133772
SS
RV SNY: Landon Collins 'definitely' wonders if Giants still want him, doesn't want to get franchise tag
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/giants-rb-saquon-barkley-focused-on-improving-in-the-second-half/300447404
Joyce NYP: At least one Giants pillar sees a future with this team
https://nypost.com/2018/11/08/at-least-one-giants-pillar-sees-a-future-with-this-team/amp/
NFL
Benoit MMQB: NFL Week 10: Preview and Analysis of Every Sunday Game
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/11/08/week-10-nfl-previews-analysis-picks
Farrar Touchdownwire: The Match Game, Part 2: How Nick Saban reimagined defensive coverage
https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2018/11/08/the-match-game-part-2-how-nick-saban-re-imagined-defensive-coverage/
Stapleton AP: Linebackers are paying price for NFL’s video-game numbers
“Today’s inside linebackers not only need to have the stamina to go sideline to sideline, but they also require:
—sufficient strength to shed 320-pound linemen;
—enough vigor to cover towering tight ends;
—ample speed to keep up with receivers no longer timid about going over the middle;
—enough recognition and quickness to keep up with shifty running backs and ever-more-mobile quarterbacks.
It’s also handy to have a thick skin, knowing linebackers will bear the brunt of fans’ frustrations as offenses pick apart apparently defenseless units at a record-setting pace.
Sounds impossible.
“It almost is,” Broncos coach Vance Joseph said. “It almost is.”
“It’s definitely very difficult,” Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr said. “You have tight ends that provide mismatches, you’ve got running backs that are great receivers. You’re asked to be in a lot of positions. But that’s what we get paid to do. So, we’ve got figure out a way to do it and do it well.”
https://apnews.com/cbc9ec3a3388422382cb1daaa2d0f975
Sherman The Ringer:: The Art of Onside Kicking Has Been Reborn
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2018/11/9/18077538/onside-kick-rules-change-strategy
ARIZONA
Heifetz The Ringer: How Larry Fitzgerald Proves the Impossibility of Jerry Rice’s Records
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2018/11/9/18077916/larry-fitzgerald-jerry-rice-all-time-receiving-yards-list
ATLANTA
Hummer AJC: Ryan gives Falcons hope
https://epaper.ajc.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=56da05e5-255b-4d31-86f4-22174a3f03ff& pbid=8e0858ee-1443-484d-9e94-
Ledbetter AJC: Irvin realizes 'childhood dream'
https://epaper.ajc.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=57d62007-b1f8-4111-b3da-11a2b190cb1e& pbid=8e0858ee-1443-484d-9e94-f8b8a1eaaaff& utm_source=app.pagesuite& utm_medium=app-interaction& utm_campaign=pagesuite-epaper-html5_share-article
BALTIMORE
Preston Baltimore Sun: The Ravens have plenty of problems entering their bye week. There's still time to fix them
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-preston-ravens-bye-week-tweaks-20181108-story.html
BUFFALO
Fair burn The Athletic: Thirty prospects in 12 hours: A day on the college scouting trail with Bills GM Brandon Beane
https://theathletic.com/641386/2018/11/09/thirty-prospects-in-12-hours-a-day-on-the-college-scouting-trail-with-bills-gm-brandon-beane/
CAROLINA
Newton ESPN Charlotte: Steelers shake confidence of Cam Newton, Panthers in rout
http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/31200/steelers-shake-confidence-of-cam-newton-panthers-in-rout
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Thursday, Panthers’ offensive line was the ‘worst fears’ version. Can it be fixed?
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article221127635.html
CHICAGO
Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Coach K talks to Mike Ditka about Mitch Trubisky and the Bears: ‘This is a really good football team’
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-mike-krzyzewski-mike-ditka-mitch-trubisky-20181108-story.html
Kane Chicago Tribune: Bears rookies at the midseason point: Roquan Smith's drive for perfection, James Daniels' coachability and more
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-roquan-smith-midseason-rookie-report-20181108-story.html
Finley Chicago Sun Times: Matt Nagy: ‘Nothing’s really changed’ for Bears WR Kevin White
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/matt-nagy-nothings-really-changed-for-bears-wr-kevin-white/amp/
CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer:
Gregg Williams to Baker Mayfield: 'Don't be afraid to make mistakes'
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/11/5fdffa0f466093/gregg-williams-to-baker-mayfie.html
DALLAS
Moore Dallas Morning News: If Cowboys lose to Philadelphia, this may be the only move Jason Garrett can make to keep his job
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/11/08/cowboys-lose-philadelphia-may-move-jason-garrett-can-make-keep-job
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Dak Prescott, 3-5 Cowboys are ‘pissed’. Will it lead to a breakthrough vs. Eagles?
https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article221382940.html
DENVER
Fredrickson Denver Post: Charting development of Broncos’ 2018 draft class — “They are our headliners right now”
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/11/09/denver-broncos-2018-rookie-draft-class-week-10-nfl/
Keeler Denver Post: Broncos OLB Bradley Chubb on the NFL’s rookie sack record: “I definitely know the number”
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/11/08/broncos-bradley-chubb-nfl-rookie-sack-record-von-miller/amp/
DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford: I don't answer to Rich Gannon
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/08/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-rich-gannon/1935125002/
GREEN BAY
Owczarski Mil JS: Byron Bell finds just the right fit on Packers' offensive line
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/11/08/byron-bell-finds-just-right-fit-packers-offensive-line/1931294002/
HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans rookie Justin Reid looking like a smart pick
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-rookie-Justin-Reid-looking-like-a-smart-13374622.php
INDIANAPOLIS
Erickson Indianapolis Star: Insider: Colts might have NFL's best group of tight ends
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/11/08/indianapolis-colts-tight-ends-eric-ebron-jack-doyle-andrew-luck-mo-alie-cox/1923528002/
Keefer Indianapolis Star: The rise – and rage – of Colts rookie Darius Leonard
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/11/08/rise-and-rage-colts-rookie-darius-leonard/1923003002/
JACKSONVILLE
Frenette Florida Times Union: Dynamic NFL offenses further expose Jaguars' futility
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20181108/gene-frenette-dynamic-nfl-offenses-further-expose-jaguars-futility
KANSAS CITY
Kerkhoff KC Star: With one more TD pass, Patrick Mahomes will match Chiefs history ... and Len Dawson
http://amp.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article221376790.html
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Farmer LA Times: No kidding, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers made his NFL dreams come true
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-chargers-rivers-farmer-20181108-htmlstory.html
DiGiovanna LA Times: After inconsistent rookie season, Chargers' Michael Davis found a way to wrestle away starting cornerback spot
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-report-20181108-story.html
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve)
11/8/18, 12:28 PM
Rams are using 11 personnel (RB, TE, 3 WR) 96% of the time this year.
NFL avg is 62.2%
Beacham AP: Rams CB Marcus Peters to Saints coach Payton: “Keep talking”
https://apnews.com/5bc6c41a471348d0b87f5be5b2cae8bb
MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: The solemn Miami Dolphins have a chance to find joy against the Green Bay Packers Sunday
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article221348345.html
McPherson Miami Herald: Dolphins defensive line could get a boost as this player practices for first time in a month
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article221355005.html
NEW ENGLAND
Duffy Boston Herald: Patriots RB Rex Burkhead returns to practice, eligible to play in Week 13
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2018/11/patriots_rb_rex_burkhead_returns_to_practice_eligible_to_play_in?
Princiotti Boston Globe: Trey Flowers making noise as the Patriots’ ‘Quiet Storm’
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/11/07/trey-flowers-making-noise-patriots-quiet-storm/1KZjay5pRa97gbSDsDuCJN/story.html
Pence Boston Globe: Patriots’ Jason McCourty knows what to expect from Titans
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/11/08/patriots-jason-mccourty-knows-what-expect-from-titans/bV9PqeW2xUOUJFkUlDStLO/amp.html
Kevin Duffy (@KevinRDuffy)
11/9/18, 11:43 AM
Belichick closing his press conference with special teams depth explanation (happens twice a year).
“I know nobody cares about that, but as a coach you’ve got to have backups for each position on special teams.”
NEW ORLEANS
DeShazier Saints.com: New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton established bond with Dez Bryant prior to NFL Draft
https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-coach-sean-payton-established-bond-with-dez-bryant-prior-to-n
Paylor Yahoo Sports: Here's how Dez Bryant can make Saints scarier
https://sports.yahoo.com/heres-dez-bryant-can-make-saints-scarier-005902540.html
Underhill NO Advocate: Saints WR Keith Kirkwood is impressing teammates on the field, in meeting rooms
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_f78c5eac-e438-11e8-ae18-23aaf7659f8d.html
Underhill NO Advocate: Why cornerback is the NFL's hardest position for players to maintain a high level of play
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_57b2cbd6-e371-11e8-9441-c7963940d8a4.amp.html
NEW YORK JETS
Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
11/8/18, 6:59 PM
From TNF First Look: Jets QB Sam Darnold is not expected to play this week, but there is a reason the team must be careful about bringing up QB Davis Webb from the practice squad.
Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
11/9/18, 6:24 AM
Any team can sign Davis Webb at any time, but if he is signed from PS, new team would owe him three paychecks. My understanding is there’s no such requisite on waiver claims, so if Jets add Webb to 53, only to waive him when Sam is healthy, a team could claim w/o 3 paychecks owed
OAKLAND
McDonald SJ Mercury News: From the peak to a valley — how two Raiders deal with defeat
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/11/08/from-the-peak-to-a-valley-how-two-raiders-deal-with-defeat/amp/
Gehlken LV Review Journal: Bad field position haunts struggling Raiders offense
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/bad-field-position-haunts-struggling-raiders-offense-1522800/amp/
Schneidman SJ Mercury News:
New Raiders DE Kony Ealy holds an NFL record. Can he help this team?
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/11/08/new-raiders-de-kony-ealy-holds-an-nfl-record-can-he-help-this-team/amp/
Gehlken LV Review Journal: Raiders DT Eddie Vanderdoes prepares for belated debut
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders-dt-eddie-vanderdoes-prepares-for-belated-debut-1523010/amp/
PHILADELPHIA
Hayes Phil.com: 5 reasons the Eagles can make a deep postseason run
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-carson-wentz-fletcher-cox-golden-tate-20181108.html
Domowitch Phil.com: Eagles-Cowboys scouting report and prediction
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-cowboys-scouting-report-prediction-carson-wentz-dak-prescott-ezekiel-elliott-20181108.html
McManus ESPN Philadelphia: Torn toes? Eagles share worst injuries they've played through
http://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/26401/torn-toes-eagles-share-worst-injuries-theyve-played-through?platform=amp
Berman Phil.com: After fumbling in every game this season, Eagles’ Carson Wentz pledges to protect the ball better
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/carson-wentz-fumbles-philadelphia-eagles-dallas-cowboys-20181108.html
Rosenblatt zNJ.com: End of the road for Darren Sproles? Eagles RB is injured again; time to move on | 3 thoughts
https://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2018/11/end_of_the_road_for_darren_sproles_eagles_rb_is_injured_time.html
Kempski Phillyvoice: Here are all of Golden Tate's targets in 2018, with analysis
https://www.phillyvoice.com/here-are-all-golden-tates-targets-2018-analysis/
Domowitch Phil.com: Eagles need Avonte Maddox to keep making ‘Rodney McLeodesque’ plays
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-cowboys-preview-avonte-maddox-safety-secondary-malcolm-jenkins-rodney-mcleod-20181109.html
PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette:
Steelers step on the gas and throttle Panthers, 52-21
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/11/08/nfl-week-10-schedule-thursday-night-football-carolina-panthers/stories/201811080188
Bittner Pittsburgh Post Gazette:
Le'Veon Bell tweeted about the Steelers all night
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/11/08/leveon-bell-contract-holdout-james-conner-juju-smith-schuster/stories/201811080203
Murray Pittsburgh Post Gazette:
Steelers' Antonio Brown cited for driving over 100 mph on McKnight Road in Ross
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/11/08/Pittsburgh-steelers-antonio-brown-police-speeding-ticket-ross-mcknight-road-allegheny-county/stories/201811080137
Starkey Pittsburgh Post Gazette:
The Steelers looked Super. Their linebackers did, too
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/joe-starkey/2018/11/09/Joe-Starkey-Steelers-looked-Super-Their-linebackers-did-too/stories/201811090089
SAN FRANCISCO
Biderman Sac Bee: How Nick Mullens went from suiting up for pre-draft interview to suiting up for 49ers
http://amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article221377780.html
Inman SJ Mercury News: How can 49ers’ rushing attack help Mullens encore?
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/11/08/how-can-49ers-rushing-attack-help-mullens-encore/amp/
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ undersized Warner has been team’s biggest surprise
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/amp/49ers-undersized-Warner-has-been-team-s-13375567.php
SEATTLE
Bell News Tribune: Five starters miss practice three days before Seahawks’ already tall task at mighty Rams
http://amp.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article221398010.html
Vorel Seattle Times: After his family lost its house, Seahawks’ Chris Carson vows to fight homelessness in Seattle
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/after-his-family-lost-their-house-seahawks-chris-carson-vows-to-fight-homelessness-in-seattle/
Bell News Tribune: Rookie first-round pick Rashaad Penny remains Seahawks’ third-string running back. Why?
http://amp.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article221335470.html
TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Bucs’ Ryan Fitzpatrick says he shares blame for Mike Evans’ poor game vs. Panthers
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/11/08/bucs-ryan-fitzpatrick-says-he-shares-blame-for-mike-evans-poor-game-vs-panthers/?template=amp
TENNESSEE
Rexrode The Tennessean: Titans' Marcus Mariota similar to Patriots' Tom Brady? Kinda, yeah
https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2018/11/09/titans-vs-patriots-brady-mariota-rexrode-qb-comparison-vrabel-belichick/1928627002/
Bacharach The Tennessean: Titans' Tajae Sharpe, Taywan Taylor miss practice, putting spotlight on others
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/1925158002
WASHINGTON
Brewer Washington Post: Nothing’s wrong with Alex Smith, and that’s a sobering fact for Redskins
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/redskins/nothings-wrong-with-alex-smith-and-thats-a-sobering-fact-for-redskins/2018/11/08/8e2f4ea8-e391-11e8-8f5f-a55347f48762_story.html
Copeland Washington Post: Jamison Crowder returns to Redskins practice, but status for Bucs game remains uncertain
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/2018/11/08/jamison-crowder-returns-redskins-practice-status-bucs-game-remains-uncertain/
Copeland Washington Post: With a banged up offensive line, the Redskins need big-yardage plays now more than ever
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/2018/11/08/with-banged-up-offensive-line-redskins-need-big-yardage-plays-now-more-than-ever/
Colleges/Draft
Miller B/R: Matt Miller's Scouting Notebook: Top Coaching Candidate You've Never Heard of
“It's time to update the big board once more before a full breakdown on Tuesday, November 12. Here's my most recent top 32:
1. Nick Bosa, EDGE, Ohio State
2. Ed Oliver, DL, Houston
3. Quinnen Williams, DL, Alabama
4. Devin White, LB, LSU
5. Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
6. Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
7. Rashan Gary, DL, Michigan
8. Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson
9. Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
10. Josh Allen, EDGE, Kentucky”
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2805102-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-top-coaching-candidate-youve-never-heard-of.amp.html
Thamel Yahoo Sports: Can Notre Dame survive without star quarterback Ian Book?
https://sports.yahoo.com/can-notre-dame-survive-without-star-quarterback-ian-book-191814501.html
Bromberg Yahoo Sports: Utah reportedly loses its starting QB and RB to season-ending injuries less than a week apart
https://sports.yahoo.com/utah-reportedly-loses-starting-qb-rb-season-ending-injuries-less-week-apart-021045394.html
Barron Houston Chronicle: Where has the defense gone in Texas college, high school football?
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/college/article/Where-has-the-defense-gone-in-Texas-college-high-13375478.php
WR
Moore AZ Central: Say goodbye to ASU star N'Keal Harry against UCLA, it should be his last home game
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/asu/2018/11/08/asu-star-nkeal-harry-playing-his-last-game-sun-devil-stadium/1903034002/
CB
Simmons SF Chronicle: Cal’s Camryn Bynum using homecoming to stoke NFL dream
https://www.sfchronicle.com/collegesports/amp/Cal-s-Camryn-Bynum-using-homecoming-to-stoke-13376495.php
History
Lions.com: Lions Legend Wally Triplett passes away at age 92
“Lions Legend Wally Triplett, who left his indelible mark on National Football League history by becoming the first African-American player to be drafted and play for an NFL team, passed away earlier today at the age of 92.
“His contributions date back to his days at Penn State as the Nittany Lions’ first African-American starter and varsity letter-winner, highlighted by his appearance in the first integrated Cotton Bowl.
“Wally’s legacy also reaches beyond breaking color barriers, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Triplett was a 5-11, 173-pound running back and return specialist for the Lions from 1949-50 after being drafted by the club in the 19th round of the 1949 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he set the team record at the time for longest run from scrimmage with an 80-yard TD at Green Bay on October 30, 1949.
Perhaps his most memorable on-field achievement occurred on October 29, 1950 at the Los Angeles Rams when he produced one of the most impressive special teams performances in NFL history. Triplett would set a League single-game record with 294 yards on just four kickoff returns, including a 97-yard touchdown. Along with his 97-yarder in the second quarter, he also registered returns of 74 and 81 yards in the first half. His final kickoff return in the third quarter netted 42 yards.
His 294-yard effort stands as one of the Lions’ longest-lasting single-game individual records in team history. This record lasted as an NFL-best for 44 seasons before it was broken in 1994, and it still ranks as the third-highest single-game mark in NFL history. Triplett’s astounding kickoff return average of 73.5 yards in that game is still an NFL single-game record.
On November 15, 1950, a little more than two weeks following his record-breaking effort, Triplett was assigned to the 594th Field Artillery Battalion after being drafted into the U.S. Army. He would serve two years during the Korean War.
Following his service in the military, Triplett finished out his NFL career with the Chicago Cardinals from 1952-53.
Triplett was a trailblazer even before he entered the NFL. A three-year letterman at Penn State, he became the first African-American player ever to start for the Nittany Lions football team. He was the first African-American to play in the Cotton Bowl in 1948, and he went on to catch the game-tying touchdown in Penn State’s 13-13 tie with Southern Methodist University.”
https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-legend-wally-triplett-passes-away-at-age-92
Michigan State.com; Former Spartan All-American Walt Kowalczyk Passes Away
https://msuspartans.com/news/2018/11/8/football-former-spartan-all-american-walt-kowalczyk-passes-away.aspx
Brown SJ Mercury News: How one ex-49ers star helped another and proved that not everything is terrible
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/11/08/how-one-ex-49ers-star-helped-another-and-proved-that-not-everythhing-is-terrible/amp/
Giants Birthdays 11-09
Sean Bennett RB D4-Northwestern 1999 NYG 1999-2002 11-09-1975
Hank Burnine E D12-Missouri 1955 NYG 1956 11-09-1932
Dan Lloyd LILB D6-Washington 1976 NYG 1976-1979 11-09-1953
