Why did Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield fail with the Carolina Panthers? An inside look
Since leaving Carolina following their unsuccessful tenures in Charlotte, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield both revived their careers. At Minnesota, Darnold became a Pro Bowler and went 14-3 in 2024. At Tampa Bay,
Reusse: Darnold’s flash-and-flop moment with Vikings comes with parallels in Minnesota history
A couple of other quarterbacks fit that pattern, and the Twins, Lynx, Gophers and North Stars all have made boom-and-bust hires.
Lions elevate veteran Teddy Bridgewater to backup QB role against Commanders
The Detroit Lions have chosen veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater over Hendon Hooker to back up Jared Goff against the Washington Commanders
Honolulu Blues: Turnovers, leaky defense spell end to Lions' season
The Lions had five turnovers and couldn't stop Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' offense in divisional-round loss.
NFL Divisional Rapid Reaction: Jayden Daniels Dazzles, Commanders Shock Lions
It’s time to stop calling Jayden Daniels a rookie because he delivered a superstar performance to send his Washington Commanders to the NFC championship game.
Lions CB Amik Robertson hurt and QB Jared Goff misses a series in playoff game vs. Commanders
Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson suffered an elbow injury on the Washington Commanders’ second snap and walked off the field in tears in Saturday night’s divisional playoff game
Jayden Daniels and the Commanders stun the top-seeded Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game
Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington's dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.
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Bridgewater's first playoff pass as a Lion goes for first-down pickup
Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater connects with running back Jahmyr Gibbs for a gain of 3 yards. Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater connects with running back Jahmyr Gibbs for a gain of 3 yards. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels scrambles for 15 yards against the Detroit Lions.
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Turnovers, leaky defense spell end to Lions' season
Quarterback Jared Goff threw three interceptions, including a pick-six, and a 15-win season ended in a flash with a 45-31 loss to Washington in the divisional round on Saturday night. The Lions end their season with a franchise-record 15 wins and absolutely nothing to show for it after a disastrous defensive showing in the season's biggest moment.
Panthers veteran believes Bryce Young is 'the guy' to build around
Ever since Cam Newton was unceremoniously and prematurely cut from the Carolina Panthers in 2019, they've been searching for a quarterback. Teddy Bridgewater, B
Missing Greg Olsen: How is it that TV’s best broadcaster has been benched for NFL playoffs?
Former Carolina Panthers QBs Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield made quick departures in the NFL playoffs. Greg Olsen, the best lead football NFL analyst working today, never got started at all, with Tom Brady getting all the plum playoffs assignments for Fox Sports.
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And then there were none
Former Panthers quarterbacks did not fare well over Wild Card Weekend