Former Sooners Baker Mayfield and Jalen Hurts will quarterback National Football League teams in the opening round of the playoffs. That’s no small thing. Playoff quarterbacks from OU, OSU or the University of Tulsa are not abundant in NFL playoff history.
The Vikings-Rams game features five former Sooners. Brian Asamoah, Jalen Redmond, and Walter Rouse suit up for Minnesota, while Neville Gallimore and Drake Stoops play for Los Angeles. We’ll take Redmond as our pick, as the defensive lineman has come from the United Football League to be a rotational piece up front for a 14-win team.
Jalen Hurts did not fumble ... Or a fan of the Buccaneers and seeing Baker Mayfield’s cough up a fourth-quarter fumble at his own 15 in a loss to the Commanders. "Jalen is built for this ...
Baker Mayfield made a huge ... Facing 1st-and-10 at their 15, Mayfield botched what appeared to be a simple handoff to wide receiver Jalen McMillan. The ball ended up on the grass and Commanders ...
The Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs was full of favorites advancing as all but one of the teams with home field advantage moved on to the next round.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – JANUARY 13: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
If Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had been asked which school he would claim in his introductions, his answer would likely have been: "Yes." Here is more on Hurts' NBC introduction and why he came up with it.
Currently, with the 19th pick, Tampa Bay selects Ohio State star Emeka Egbuka to join Mayfield and Co. "Given Mike Evans ' age and Chris Godwin coming off another major injury, the Buccaneers go back to the receiver well with the sizable and speedy Emeka Egbuka," CBS Sports writes.
5. However the Eagles face the prospect of having to play QB3 Tanner McKee if starter Jalen Hurts doesn't clear concussion protocol and backup Kenny Pickett's tender ribs prove overly problematic.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has reflected on what was ultimately a failed season after losing in the Wild Card round to the Washington Commanders.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield says he's disappointed in losing in the Wild Card round and believed his team was meant for more.