Day: December 17, 2017

Chargers’ playoff hopes take a blow after loss in Kansas CityChargers’ playoff hopes take a blow after loss in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY — Make that eight straight rivalry losses for the Chargers. In their biggest game of the season, Coach Anthony Lynn’s team fell short in a 30-13 defeat to Kansas City on Saturday, one that potentially ended their postseason hopes. The Chargers could still win the AFC West, even after

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Lions fans shouldn’t feel good about bad victories in playoff chaseLions fans shouldn’t feel good about bad victories in playoff chase

Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez discuss the state of the Detroit Lions after the 20-10 win over the Bears on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at Ford Field. Don’t get sucked in. It’s going to be tempting. It was tempting after the Lions beat up on the terrible Chicago Bears

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Lawlor: Eagles Must Remain Aggressive And Take It To The GiantsLawlor: Eagles Must Remain Aggressive And Take It To The Giants

The Eagles were down 35-31. Nick Foles was in at quarterback. You would think Doug Pederson might have tried to run the ball or call a conservative play. Instead, Pederson had the Eagles line up in an empty set and called a pass play. Foles bobbled the snap, but then secured it and ran for 9 yards. Pederson

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