Rodgers throws 3 INTs, Lions hold on to beat Packers 15-9
Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three interceptions and threw an incomplete pass on fourth down from the Detroit 17 in the final minute, letting the Detroit Lions hold on for a 15-9 win over the Packers in a matchup of slumping teams on Sunday.
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Rams sign speedy veteran WR DeSean Jackson for LA homecoming
Veteran receiver DeSean Jackson has signed with the Los Angeles Rams, returning to his native Southern California after 13 NFL seasons on the East Coast. The Rams announced the deal for Jackson on Sunday, March 21, 2021 adding him to the targets for new quarterback Matthew Stafford. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)LOS ANGELES โ Veteran receiver DeSean Jackson agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, returning to his native Southern California after 13 NFL seasons on the East Coast. โThe difficult part of the equation is finding those players who can actually threaten NFL defenders, because most players that come into this league are fast,โ Snead added. Weโd all love to identify those guys that can even threaten NFL defenders.โ___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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San Antonioโs connection to the NFL Playoffs
SAN ANTONIO โ Even though the Cowboys and Texans did not make the postseason, there is still plenty to cheer for in this yearโs NFL playoffs. Steele High School state champ and former Texas Longhorn Malcolm Brown has been playing for the Rams since 2015. Heโs joined by John Jay High School and Texas A&M standout Josh Reynolds. Sendejo, who has been in the NFL since 2010, has 54 solo tackles, one forced fumble and three passes defended this year including the postseason. Taylor has 9 solo tackles, one fumble recovery, one blocked kick and one pass defended through the first week of the playoffs.
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Rams dominate matchup of tough defenses, beat Bears 24-10
Josh Reynolds and Gerald Everett caught touchdown passes from Jared Goff, and the Rams won a matchup of dominant defenses, beating the Bears 24-10 on Monday night. โWe proved that we were the better defense today,โ Floyd said after a six-tackle performance in his first game against Chicago since the Bears released him last offseason. After his first sack, Floyd jumped up and went toward the Bears sideline, shouting and gesticulating at the team that let him go. Weโre just one tight unit right now.โThe Rams led 10-3 at halftime after holding the Bears to 126 yards. ... TE Tyler Higbee was inactive with a hand injury, missing his second game since 2016.
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Ertz accounts for 3 TDs, K-State tops Texas A&M 33-28
HOUSTON โ Kansas State was unbeatable against teams from Texas in the regular season, and that didn't change on Wednesday night in the Texas Bowl. Jesse Ertz threw for 195 yards and a touchdown and ran for two more scores in Kansas State's 33-28 victory over Texas A&M. "It was a case tonight where either we stopped (Ertz) or gave up the home run," Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin said. The Wildcats took the lead when Ertz stiff-armed Justin Evans on a 5-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter. HANDLING GARRETT: Kansas State did a good job of neutralizing Texas A&M star defensive end Myles Garrett .