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Dane Mizutani: Vikings have handled Justin Jefferson’s recovery process perfectly

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:49:21 GMT

There’s a good chance star receiver Justin Jefferson is inactive when the Vikings host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football.That’s more than OK.The past month and a half has been a masterclass from the Vikings in how to take care of their best player. Not every team in the NFL would have been so patient.Literally from the moment that Jefferson hobbled to the sidelines on Oct. 8 during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Vikings immediately started to devise a thorough game plan that ensured he wouldn’t rush back from his hamstring injury at any point.The common refrain from head coach Kevin O’Connell along the way has centered on the Vikings not being willing to cut corners with the recovery process. No matter the circumstance. That includes being fresh off a loss heading into a primetime game against a division rival.“We have urgency to win this football game,” O’Connell said with the Vikings needing a win ...

Broncos report card: Turnover-mad Denver defense, powerful rushing attack power critical win over Cleveland

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:49:21 GMT

Offense — BThe Broncos broke a couple of trends in the first half, not only converting twice in the red zone but both times finishing the drive with a rushing touchdown. They finished the first half with more yards rushing (101) than the stingy Browns allowed per game (99.6) entering Sunday. In the second half, they mostly kept it rolling after a slow start to the third quarter, finishing with a season-high 169 yards on the ground. It was their best rushing output of the season. Russell Wilson finished with 134 yards passing, his seventh time in 11 games this season under 200. Nobody will be complaining, though, if Denver keeps stringing together wins.Defense — B+Three more takeaways and another high-flying outing for Vance Joseph’s defense. The Browns ran the ball too much, but they’re one of the best in the league in that department. Denver’s defense was on its heels when Cleveland mounted consecutive drives of 57, 67 and 79 yards to get within 14-12. The Broncos’ second of three ...

Heroes and Zeros from Broncos’ win over Browns: Samaje Perine breaks Denver’s run game woes in red zone

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:49:21 GMT

Here are the heroes and zeros from the Broncos’ 29-12 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon at Empower Field at Mile High.HeroesDenver’s run game: The Broncos had one rushing touchdown through 10 games. Against the Browns, they had two in the first half. Running back Samaje Perine powered into the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown in the first quarter. In the second, quarterback Russell Wilson took a zone read for a 2-yard score. The Broncos generated their offensive success through the run game. Denver rushed for 169 yards on 39 carries. Perine had 55 yards on seven carries, while running back Javonte Williams ran the ball 18 times for 65 yards.Garett Bolles: It’s not easy to face Browns edge rusher and defensive player of the year candidate Myles Garrett. Bolles, the Broncos’ starting left tackle, handled it well. Bolles didn’t allow a sack against Garrett. In general, Denver’s offensive line was solid against the league’s best pass defense, as the unit allowed one sack....

Broncos four downs: Team Takeaway strikes again, and now Denver’s right back in playoff hunt

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:49:21 GMT

Initial thoughts from Broncos’ 29-12 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 12 at Empower Field at Mile High:Old memories: For those of us old enough to remember the 1980s, Broncos-Browns was appointment viewing once upon a time. This was, of course, before Art Modell committed crimes against humanity by moving the Browns to Baltimore and turning them into the Ravens. The fumble. The drive. Clay Matthews. John Elway. Bernie Kosar. Dan Reeves. Marty Schottenheimer. Sad, sad Marty Schottenheimer. It’s hard not to think about all those moments — all Broncos triumphs, mind you — whenever these two teams come together … and then curse Modell’s name for ruining it all.Garett vs. Garrett: How do you make the Browns defense look ordinary? It starts by neutralizing superstar defensive end Myles Garrett, the No. 1 overall draft pick who entered Sunday’s game as the front runner for NFL defensive player of the year. That’s exactly what veteran left tack...

How it Happened: Broncos clobber Browns for 5th straight win, improve to 6-5 on season

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:49:21 GMT

The Broncos are the hottest team in the NFL with a four-game winning streak. Can they continue their run? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.Live updatesFINAL | Broncos 29, Browns 12It feels like a lifetime ago since the Broncos were 1-5.Denver won its fifth-straight game on Sunday, beating the Browns, 27-12, at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos improved to 6-5 on the season. Full story coming soon.More Broncos coverage:Heroes and Zeros from Broncos’ win over Browns: Samaje Perine breaks Denver’s run game woes in red zone.Broncos four downs: Team Takeaway strikes again, and now Denver’s right back in playoff hunt.Fourth-quarter updatesSafety, Broncos (5:08 p.m.): Zach Allen sacked P.J. Walker in the end zone for a safety. Broncos 29, Browns 12 with 2:17 to go. — Joe NguyenAnother sack (5 p.m.): Josey Jewell with the strip sack on Browns QB P.J. Walker. Cleveland recovered. — Joe NguyenThree...

Deaths of 4 people outdoors in Denver this weekend under investigation

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:49:21 GMT

The Denver Police Department is investigating the deaths of four people found outdoors in just over 24 hours during the snowy, below-freezing weekend.All four deaths remain under investigation, but a police spokesperson told The Denver Post on Sunday morning that investigators didn’t believe either of Saturday’s two deaths were related to the cold snap.No further information was available on the third and fourth deaths, reported Sunday morning and evening, police said.None of the three cases are homicide investigations, though police said they would update the public if that changes.The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner will release the victims’ names and the causes of death after further investigation.On Saturday, Denver police announced two outdoor death investigations in a two-hour span on social media: one in the 2400 block of North Alcott Street, and another in the 1700 block of Wewatta Street.The first announcement came at 4:44 p.m. Saturday, as temperatu...

Police ask for public's help in deadly South L.A. shooting

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:49:21 GMT

L.A. police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person responsible for shooting a man to death Sunday morning in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Vermont Vista, authorities announced.  Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Southeast Area responded to calls of the shooting in the 800 block of West 110th Street at around 7 a.m.  By the time police arrived, the victim, described only as a possibly Hispanic male, approximately 30-40 years old, he had already been declared dead at the scene by medical personnel with the Los Angeles Fire Department.  L.A. police on the scene of a fatal shooting in Vermont Vista on Nov. 26, 2023. (KTLA)L.A. police on the scene of a fatal shooting in Vermont Vista on Nov. 26, 2023. (KTLA)L.A. police on the scene of a fatal shooting in Vermont Vista on Nov. 26, 2023. (KTLA)The victim has not yet been identified, nor have police provided any description of a suspect in the deadly shooting.  Anyone with inform...

Texans are moving to California in droves 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:49:21 GMT

While it is known that many Californians looking to leave the Golden State often choose Texas as their new home, new statistics indicate that a growing number of Texans are making their home in California.Data obtained from the United States Census Bureau by the Houston Chronicle on state-to-state migration shows that California welcomed 42,279 Texans as new residents in 2022, the most of any state. One major motivator when it comes to relocating is how much residents are paid; according to Forbes, the average salary in Texas for 2023 is $57,300, which ranks 24th in the nation. The average Californian’s salary is $73,220, which is third highest in America only behind New York ($74,870) and Massachusetts ($76,600).  Young and wealthy Californians leaving the region for other states, study says Forbes analysts say that the average annual salary across the U.S. is $59,428 -- around $2,000 more than the average Texas resident -- meaning that Texans "often require a handsome ...

Grandfather, granddaughter swept out to sea: 1 dead, 1 missing

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:49:21 GMT

(KRON) -- San Mateo Fire recovered a 5-year-old girl who was swept out to sea Saturday afternoon at Martins Beach in Half Moon Bay, officials said. She was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead, Coast Guard officials said in a news release.Rescue teams searched 100 square miles for a 54-year-old man who was also swept out to sea for over 22 hours. They suspended their search on Sunday afternoon.The Coast Guard confirmed the two were grandfather and granddaughter.“The decision to suspend search efforts is one of the hardest decisions to make, but our crews searched for nearly 24 hours without any sightings of the missing person,” said Capt. Jordan Baldueza, deputy commander, Coast Guard Sector San Francisco. A call about two people being swept out to sea came in around 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Coast Guard officials said. A helicopter and a rescue boat were deployed to help with the search. They were able to recover a 5-year-old girl. She was airlifted to Stanford Hospital w...

Broncos’ surging defense gets three more takeaways in 29-12 win over Browns

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:49:21 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Russell Wilson accounted for two touchdowns and Denver’s defense produced three more takeaways and a safety in the Broncos’ 29-12 win over the injury-riddled Cleveland Browns on Sunday.With their fifth consecutive victory, the Broncos (6-5) moved above .500 for the first time under coach Sean Payton.The Browns (7-4) missed out on a chance to match their best start since 1999 and they lost several starters to injury, including rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (head) in his first road start. He was hit hard by edge rusher Baron Browning just as he released a pass, drawing a late flag although the hit appeared legal.The Broncos sacked his backup, P.J. Walker four times, once in the end zone for a safety.Already without star cornerback Denzel Ward, who was inactive with a shoulder injury, the Browns saw several key players get hurt, including Myles Garrett (hand/wrist), Amari Cooper (rib) and Jordan Elliott (ankle).Although the Browns sport a histori...