Archive: 2025 / 09
At 31, Derrick Henry tops active NFL rushers with 11,615 yards and boasts a rare 1,500‑yard/15‑TD season three times. His 2020 and 2024 campaigns rank among the most dominant ever, yet modern running‑back devaluation and a Super Bowl‑less resume raise questions. A new contract with the Ravens could tip the scales, but longevity and team success remain the final hurdles for a Hall of Fame nod.
No. 21 Texas Tech crushed Oregon State 45-14 in Lubbock, moving to 3-0 behind Behren Morton's 442 yards and four touchdowns. The Red Raiders have averaged 58 points in three non-conference wins and never let the Beavers breathe. A game delay didn’t slow them. Next up: their first road and Big 12 test at Utah. Oregon State drops to 0-3 and needs answers on both sides of the ball.
The Vikings settled their quarterback depth chart for 2025: J.J. McCarthy starts, Carson Wentz is QB2, and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer lands QB3 after a standout preseason. Minnesota traded Sam Howell to the Eagles, doubling down on youth plus veteran insurance. The move signals full commitment to McCarthy while keeping proven experience ready behind him.