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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Losses to the Chargers and Bengals with a playoff berth on the line show Sean Payton made a miscalculation when he agreed to flex the Denver Broncos' Week 16 game to a Thursday night. The NFL needed the Broncos' approval to replace the Cincinnati-Cleveland game with the Broncos-Chargers game because Denver had already played on a Thursday night on the road. He eagerly agreed to the switch, figuring the team's fanbase always travels well to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and the Broncos would be the more rested team at Cincinnati. But after an emotional comeback win over the Colts, the Broncos (9-7) lost to the Chargers in part because Payton got away from the run even though it helped them score touchdowns on their first three drives — and he had written “Run It!!” in marker on top of his play sheet. And they lost to the Bengals 30-24 in overtime on Saturday after Payton decided against going for 2 and the win when Marvin Mims Jr. hauled in a highlight-reel touchdown grab between two defenders with 8 seconds left in regulation. “We knew a tie for us was just as beneficial as a win,” Payton explained. “We felt like we had the momentum at that point.” Holding up two fingers, rookie QB Bo Nix lobbied for the 2-point try to no avail. “We discussed it all. We had plenty of time, plenty of time, plenty of time,” Payton said. "And the decision we made was the right one.” Well ... An extra point assured Joe Burrow would get the ball back, and the Broncos hadn't forced a single punt all game, something Payton acknowledged afterward that he wasn't aware of, and they hadn't stopped the Bengals since twice holding them on fourth down in the first half. They finally forced a punt in overtime, but the Broncos went three-and-out, something they did again after Bengals kicker Cade York doinked a 33-yard field-goal attempt off the left upright on Cincinnati's second possession. With the Bengals out of timeouts, all the Broncos needed was a first down and they'd be playoff-bound for the first time since 2015, but Bo Nix misfired to tight end Adam Trautman on third-and-long, so the Broncos punted and Burrow led the Bengals (8-8) on their game-winning touchdown drive. “I thought we could move the ball in overtime,” Nix said, “but we didn't.” The Broncos could render all of it moot with a win in Week 18 against Kansas City with the Chiefs (15-1) expected to rely heavily on backups as they rest up for the playoffs as the AFC's top seed. But Denver's defense has been dismal since November, giving up the most yards in the league, and another letdown against the Chiefs would give the Broncos their biggest collapse in two decades. “This is what we do it for — meaningful games here,” Payton said. "I think it’s important that you embrace it, and it is exciting. There’s nothing worse than playing games in the last part of the season where there’s nothing at stake. So I think it’s something we’ll all be excited about.” What’s working Denver's pass rush. The Broncos sacked Burrow seven times, giving them a league-high 58 for the season. Zach Allen had a career-best 3 1/2 of them and Dondrea Tillman's sack gives the Broncos six players without at least five sacks this season. What needs help Riley Moss led the Broncos with 14 tackles but he had a tough return to action after missing a month with a sprained MCL. Burrow targeted him over and over, including on the game-winning touchdown throw to Tee Higgins, who caught three TD passes. “Riley could have been healthy for the last eight weeks. Whoever’s opposite Pat, they’re going to go that direction, right?" Payton said. (Higgins) is a good player. A real good player. It wasn’t anything that we didn’t expect. In other words, that happens when you’re teammates with Pat.” Stock up WR Marvin Mims Jr. had a breakout performance with eight catches for 103 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, a 51-yarder and the 25-yard catch on fourth down in the closing seconds while sandwiched between two veteran defenders. Stock down Denver's defense. Even with Moss back, which allowed DC Vance Joseph to go back to relying more on man coverage, the Broncos defense continued to struggle since the calendar turned to December. Injuries The Broncos came out healthy although superstar CB Patrick Surtain II was limping on the game's final snaps. Key number 5 — Number of NFL rookie QBs to throw for at least 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns with Nix joining Justin Herbert, Baker Mayfield, Russell Wilson and Peyton Manning. What’s next It's all or nothing next week when a win over the Chiefs would send Denver to the playoffs. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLAP News Summary at 8:02 p.m. EST
Despite the drastic change, Zuo seemed completely at ease with his transformation, using a blend of emoticons to convey feelings of confidence and self-assurance. His playful demeanor and infectious energy shone through, making it evident that he was thoroughly enjoying the process of rebranding himself as "Zuo the Monkey."
The legal battle between Zhang Jizhong and his ex-wife has been ongoing for quite some time, with accusations of financial discrepancies and breach of contract at the center of the conflict. The recent court ruling, which orders Zhang's company to compensate his ex-wife for losses incurred during their divorce proceedings, marks a significant turn in the case.
As Chen Xiao's recent appearance at Hangzhou Airport continues to make headlines, fans and observers are eager to see how the situation will unfold. Will the actor address the rumors of marital troubles, or will he continue to maintain his silence on the matter? Only time will tell what the future holds for Chen Xiao and Michelle Chen, but one thing is certain: their relationship will continue to be a topic of fascination and speculation for years to come.
Woodland Christian football team’s CIF Sac-Joaquin Section D6 title bid falls short against SonoraThe wettest and rainiest night of the year proved to be both a bad omen and a huge hindrance to the Woodland Christian football team as the downpour that made its way through the area washed away any chance the Cardinals had to repeat as section, regional and state champions. Amid gusts of wind, a muddy field and rain that never let up, the Cardinals’ bid to repeat as champions ended Friday night at the hands of Sonora, who were able to thrive in the wet and wild environment to get back on the bus home with a resounding 28-0 win, advancing them to the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division VI Championship game. Unfortunately, the weather elements that seemed to magnify the visiting Wildcats’ biggest strength—running the ball up the gut with authority—held the Cardinals’ usual high-octane passing attack in check as they faced a battle on two fronts. “I was not expecting us to be unable to throw or catch the ball,” Cardinals head coach Mike Paschke said. “Having the passing game taken away from us was really unfortunate. That’s how we won a lot of our games this year. The weather really made us one-dimensional. The rain made both teams one-dimensional, but everything Sonora likes to do is hand the ball off under center and run. I thought we had a good game plan, but for whatever reason, it just didn’t work out. There wasn’t anything we could have done differently. “Last year, we were more run-heavy, and this year, we were pass-heavy, so we just couldn’t throw the ball in these conditions. We struggled right out of the gate with turnovers and were immediately behind the Eight-ball.” The Cardinals came into the semifinals knowing how hard the jump up into D6 playoffs was following a tough, battle-testing 21-7 win over No. 7 seed Liberty Ranch last week. Two late touchdowns from star senior Devin Herrera and a stout defensive performance sealed the deal for the Cardinals, who advanced to the section semifinals for the fourth year in a row. No. 3 seed Sonora came into the showdown following a 64-7 beatdown over Calaveras last week after also enjoying a first-round bye alongside the Cardinals the week before. The Wildcats earned the No. 3 seed after a 9-2 season overall, going 4-2 in the Trans Valley League, finishing in second place behind Division V No. 1 seed Hughson. “They were good and very well coached,” Paschke said. “One of the best-coached teams we have seen all year. Their tailback just churns and punishes people for even trying to tackle him. Sonora beat the No. 1 seed in Division III in Oakdale and will now take on Bradshaw Christian, who are just as good. That is going to be a heck of a game.” The Wildcats jumped out to an early 7-0 lead after getting the ball back on an interception on the defense’s second drive, which eventually led to a 46-yard rushing touchdown by running back Tommy Sutton. After trading punts, the Wildcats pounced on another throw from Cardinals quarterback Isaiah Hunt for the defense’s second interception of the night. This led to Sutton doubling his touchdown total via a 3-yard run to make it 14-0. With the field now looking like a demolition derby arena, the Cardinals had the monumental task of not only battling back from a 14-0 deficit but also battling the elements and field conditions. After another stalled drive and trading of possessions, both teams went into halftime with completely different priorities. The Wildcats received the second-half kick and mounted a nice drive, highlighted by a 40-yard-plus play to set them up inside the red zone. Once inside the 5-yard line, they’d punch in a 2-yard run to go up 21-0. The Cards’ next drive ended on a turnover on downs, which then directly led to another long Wildcats drive, topped off with a 2-yard touchdown from Brody Speer to make it 28-0. While there were still 11 minutes in the game, the Cardinals found it hard to get going on offense before punting the ball back to the Wildcats. They were able to recover a fumble with about seven minutes left in the game to give the home crowd something to cheer about, but with limited time left and half the playbook actually feasible due to the conditions, the game felt like a foregone conclusion. “I didn’t think the rain was going to affect us as badly as it did,” Paschke recalled. “It’s my fourth year here, so I guess I haven’t seen it all. We prepared a lot this week to throw the ball because that’s where we thought we could attack them. To have that taken away is really tough.” After a few more possessions were traded off, the Wildcats got control of the ball and ran the final few minutes off the clock before composing themselves for the traditional handshakes and then gleefully sliding into a mud patch near midfield. “After the game, it was really about the seniors,” Paschke said. “I’ve been with a lot of these kids since they were 9 years old. I came up and learned with them. This was a great group of young men. This group of men will be successful in life beyond football. I’m so grateful they won a state championship last year. As a coaching staff, we are really close to them and pour everything we have into the kids. They are godly men who will be really good fathers someday. “It makes it easier for us when the kids are policing themselves,’ he continued. “We set the rules, but they have to want to follow them. We can mold them, but they shape themselves. When you have it good at the top, it’s easy. From top to bottom, we had great leadership this year.” Sonora will meet D6 No. 1 seed Bradshaw Christian next Friday for the section championship. That game is set for Friday, Nov 29, at 11 a.m. at Sac City College.When asked about the inspiration behind his new hairstyle, Zuo chuckled and tapped out a sequence of emoticons that resembled a mischievous monkey swinging from vine to vine. The resemblance was uncanny, with Zuo's hair styled in a wild yet stylish manner that truly embodied the spirit of the jungle. It was clear that he was embracing the "Zuo the Monkey" persona with gusto.
Ed Seeks GrowthHome Equity Loan Platforms for Smart Investments: Making Equity Work for YouITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — Cornelious Brown IV threw five touchdown passes, Donovan Eaglin ran for 105 yards and two scores, and Alabama A&M defeated Mississippi Valley State 49-35 on Saturday. The Bulldogs scored 21 points in the third quarter to break free from a 28-all tie at halftime. All three touchdowns came on passes by Brown. He hit DJ Nelson for 35 yards, Donovan Payne for 9 yards, and Keenan Hambrick for 13 yards. Alabama A&M led 49-28 heading to the final quarter. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck announced Saturday that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2025 NFL Draft. Beck, 22, led the Southeastern Conference with 28 touchdown passes and finished third in the SEC with 3,485 passing yards. He also led the conference in interceptions, however. Beck will be a spectator for the Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff after undergoing surgery Monday to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right (throwing) elbow. Gunner Stockton is in line to guide No. 2 seed Georgia into the CFP, starting with the Bulldogs' quarterfinal game against No. 7 seed Notre Dame at the Sugar Bowl on Wednesday in New Orleans. "There's unfinished business still this season and I'll be here to support however I can, finish strong!" Beck said in a statement posted on social media. Beck, a fifth-year senior, finished with a 24-3 record in his career with Georgia. "The past five years at the University of Georgia have been nothing short of a dream come true and I will forever cherish the memories that have been made. Thank you Dawg Nation for the time I've been here and to those who've supported and believed in me, thank you," Beck wrote on social media. "It's been an incredible journey and all these moments have ultimately led me to take the next step in my football career. With that being said, I will be declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Go Dawgs!" Beck, the Bulldogs' starter all year, was replaced in the second half of the SEC title game with the injury. Stockton helped to guide the Bulldogs to a 22-19 overtime win over Texas and clinch a first-round bye in the first 12-team playoff. --Field Level MediaThe incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers and vulnerabilities faced by individuals, particularly young women, in society today. It also underscores the importance of prompt and thorough investigations by authorities, as well as the need for increased awareness and vigilance in communities to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
As this story continues to develop, it is imperative for all parties involved to work towards a resolution that prioritizes justice, accountability, and the well-being of the victim. Only through a collective effort can we strive towards a society where such incidents are rare and swiftly addressed.Vikings escape with 30-27 win over Bears in overtime thrillerMisconception 2: Linear Progression
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