The New Orleans Saints (4-8) are back in primetime this Monday night taking on heated division rival, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-6). For the Saints, this is virtually their last chance at a possible division crown and a playoff spot. A loss would all but eliminate them from postseason contention. While the odds remain extremely low, a win would give the Saints some much needed momentum going into their bye week.
Matt Gay kicked a 30-yard field goal as time expired as the Los Angeles Rams withstood the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' rally from a 24- point deficit for a 30-27 victory in an NFL divisional playoff game today in Tampa, Fla.
Quarterback is king in the NFL.
And this year – more than most – that position will rule the first round of the NFL Draft.
That is good news for the Tennessee Titans, who have the No. 22 overall pick and no pressing need for a top quarterback prospect. They are set with Ryan Tannehill as their starter, which means they can address a different position – cornerback, wide receiver, edge rusher and tackle all look like possibilities – with their top pick.
“Anytime when you’re not in that world where you’re looking to take a (quarterback) that high,” general manager Jon Robinson said Monday, “that pushes another player at another position down to you.”
RECAP: Jared Allen Joins Dustin Baker’s Show with Bryant McKinnie 3 minutes read
Soon-to-be Hall of Famer Jared Allen joined the Minnesota Vikings-themed podcast Bleav in Vikings with Bryant McKinnie and Dustin Baker on Wednesday. The show typically spans about 45 minutes, but Allen – on brand – eloquently pushed it to the brink of a full hour. Episode 28
Allen was asked an array of questions from his Olympic curling endeavors, disdain of technology, thought on today’s NFL, Wounded Warriors project, to early personal bouts with alcohol (spurred by immaturity).
Nic from Saint Paul, Minnesota, a lifelong Vikings die-harder, debuted on the show with Raun Sawh of FranchiseTagged to fill out the lineup.
GAME DAY: Vikings Visit Buccaneers Today in Tampa
The Minnesota Vikings will be looking to build on last weekend s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, and solidify a playoff spot when they visit Tom Brady and the Buccaneers this afternoon in Tampa.
After starting the season 1-5, the Vikings (6-6) have now gone 5-1 over their last six games to climb back into the playoff race. The Buccaneers (7-5) are coming off a 27-24 loss at home last week to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Vikings lead the all-time series against the Buccaneers with a 33-22 record. The last matchup saw the Vikings top the Bucs 34-17 in Minneapolis on September 24th, 2017.