Ron Rivera installed Taylor Heinicke as his starting QB and stayed the course everywhere else despite a 1–4 start. Now his team is in playoff contention. Plus, big moves by the Cowboys and Eagles pay off.
Synergy among networks and promoters can create positive developments—look no further than the Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia agreement—but it’s rarer than ever.
Marcus Jones’ punt return for a touchdown and Cordarrelle Patterson’s kickoff return for a score highlight the day. Plus, Aidan Hutchinson continues to live up to his No. 2 selection.