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Heroes and Zeros from Broncos’ win over Buffalo Bills: Ja’Quan McMillian one season’s biggest surprises

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:17:11 GMT

Here are the heroes and zeros from Denver’s 24-22 win over the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Monday night.HeroesRussell Wilson: Vintage Russ was on display against the Bills. Facing a fourth-and-2 at Buffalo’s 7-yard line, Wilson sensed defensive end Shaq Lawson closing in. He rolled left, reverse spinned, then backpedaled before throwing a 22-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Courtland Sutton to take a 9-0 lead. The catch and throw were insane. But the fact that Wilson’s throw had a 3.2% completion probability, according to Next Gen Stats, made the play even more impressive. Wilson was efficient, completing 24 of 29 passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns.Ja’Quan McMillian: Denver’s nickel cornerback has been one of the biggest surprise stories this season. Each week, McMillian has found a way to make an impact. On Buffalo’s first drive of the game, he stripped the ball from Bills running back James Cook and recovered it for one of the Broncos’ four takeaways. He finished...

Broncos four downs: Russell Wilson just cooked Josh Allen, Bills in their own dang kitchen

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:17:11 GMT

Initial thoughts from Broncos’ Monday night visit to Buffalo in Week 10 at Highmark Stadium:1. Big Russ cooks: Russell Wilson just cooked Josh Allen in his own kitchen. And with arguably his worst throw of the night.Social media is going to have a field day with Big Russ’ underthrown ball to Jerry Jeudy that set up Wil Lutz’s game-winning 36-yard field goal — on the second try.But give the credit where it’s due: Wilson completed 24 of 29 pass attempts in one of the NFL’s most hostile environments (Although against a defense that’s pretty badly beat-up.)Wilson didn’t just make good decisions on the move — he looked pretty light on his feet. Wilson’s 31 rush yards were his most in a road game as a member of the Broncos. And the stats matched the eye test, whether it was stepping up in the pocket to evade the rush or working the zone read with tailback Javonte Williams.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Broncos lineup...

Broncos walk off Bills on Monday night after Wil Lutz knocks home game-winning 36-yard field goal

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:17:11 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — When the Broncos needed it most, Russell Wilson delivered.In prime time.With a chance at a potential run toward playoff contention teetering.The football world watching.Wilson engineered a fourth-quarter touchdown drive to take the lead and then a last-minute dash into field goal range to help propel the Broncos past Buffalo, 24-22, on Monday night.The key play on the game-winning drive: A 28-yard defensive pass interference penalty by Taron Johnson on Jerry Jeudy down the field on a third-and-10 heave.Denver kicker Wil Lutz knocked home a 36-yard field goal to deliver the final margin. But even that came with drama. He missed a 41-yard attempt, but Buffalo had 12 men on the field and the veteran kicker delivered on Round 2.Denver’s won three straight, the past two against Kansas City and Buffalo, perennial conference powers.Welcome to the AFC playoff race, Broncos Country.Wilson and the Broncos offense had gone dormant for the entire third quarter before ...

Local students suspects in Rose Bowl locker room thefts

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:17:11 GMT

After thousands of dollars in jewelry and other items were stolen from the locker room of players on the University of Colorado football team at the Rose Bowl last month, several high school students from Riverside County are considered suspects, authorities confirmed to KTLA.  The thefts occurred on Oct. 28 as the Buffaloes were playing the UCLA Bruins in Pasadena.  As the team returned to the locker room after losing the game 28-16, at least five players discovered their valuables, including gold and diamond chains, according to reporting from The Denver Post, had been taken.  While authorities in Pasadena confirmed to KTLA that the students are from Beaumont High School, they would not confirm other media reports that it was four “recruits on an official visit to UCLA for the game.”  Asked for comment, officials at the Beaumont Unified School District also declined to name the number of students or say if they were on an official visit to the university, but r...

Sale closed in Milpitas: $2.5 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:17:11 GMT

1051 Crescent Terrace – Google Street ViewA 2,549-square-foot house built in 1988 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 1000 block of Crescent Terrace in Milpitas was sold on Nov. 1, 2023. The $2,525,000 purchase price works out to $991 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three baths. Additionally, the house features a two-car garage, providing ample room for vehicles and storage needs.Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby:A 3,389-square-foot home on the 2100 block of Fieldcrest Drive in Milpitas sold in September 2023, for $3,126,500, a price per square foot of $923. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Westridge Drive, Milpitas, in August 2023, a 3,389-square-foot home was sold for $2,985,000, a price per square foot of $881. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In September 2023, a 3,389-square-foot home on Incline Court in Milpitas sold for $3,000,000, a price per square foot of $885. The hom...

Correction: US–California-Sheriff’s Recruits Struck story

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:17:11 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In story published Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Nicholas Gutierrez was charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, based on a press release from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Gutierrez actually was charged with one count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and one count of vehicle manslaughter without gross negligence.Source

Draisaitl, McDavid help Oilers beat Islanders 4-1 to win Kris Knoblauch’s coaching debut

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:17:11 GMT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists, Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, and Edmonton beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Monday night in Kris Knoblauch’s debut as Oilers coach.Zach Hyman and Evander Kane also scored for Edmonton and Stuart Skinner stopped 32 shots. The Oilers got their first home victory of the season and got their second straight win overall after losing four in a row.Mathew Barzal scored for the Islanders and Ilya Sorokin finished with 28 saves. New York five in a row, including four straight in regulation.It was Knoblauch’s first game since taking over for the fired Jay Woodcroft on Sunday following the Oilers’ 3-9-1 start.The new coach’s debut did not start smoothly as the Oilers coughed up a puck in their own end just 40 seconds into the game, allowing Bo Horvat to send it across to Barzal for a one-timer that beat Skinner glove-side.Edmonton tied it with 5:43 to play in the opening period as Draisai...

Md. commuters urged to weigh in on the future of 270 and American Legion Bridge

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:17:11 GMT

A series of open house events got underway Monday night on the future of the American Legion Bridge and Interstate 270 in Maryland.Ideas to improve the roadways were laid out in stations across a large room at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.“Whether you’re sitting in traffic, trying to take a bus, trying to walk or bike, these corridors really don’t work for anyone,” said Drew Morrison, a policy advisor with the Maryland Department of Transportation.The six step proposal plans to “multimodal transportation facilities and elevating travel experiences across the American Legion Bridge and I-270 up to Frederick,” according to the website. The project — pending some multimillion dollar funding — could be completed as soon as 2031.Corey Weller, who lives in Bethesda, attended the open house and said he liked one idea he saw.“I’m excited to hear about an actual bus route between Bethesda and Tysons,” he said.Armen Sahagian, of Rockville, express...

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi defeats Dallas Christian 104-45

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:17:11 GMT

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Lance Amir-Paul scored 18 points as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi beat Dallas Christian 104-45 on Monday night.Amir-Paul was 5 of 8 shooting, including 3 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Islanders (2-1). Shilo Jackson scored 12 points and added eight rebounds. Marion Humphrey finished 4 of 5 from the field to finish with 11 points.The Crusaders were led in scoring by Nicolas Matheus, who finished with 12 points. Yuot Gai added eight points for Dallas Christian. NEXT UPUp next for the Islanders is a matchup Thursday with Texas Tech on the road. Dallas Christian visits Texas A&M-Commerce on Wednesday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Lutz is good on second chance with 36-yard field goal in Broncos’ 24-22 win over Bills

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:17:11 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Wil Lutz got a do-over and kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired, and the Denver Broncos won their third straight by rallying for a 24-22 victory over the sloppy, turnover-prone Buffalo Bills on Monday night.Lutz got a second chance after he missed wide right with four seconds remaining from 41 yards, but the play was negated when Buffalo was flagged for having 12 players on the field. Lutz also overcame his own struggles in a game he missed an extra point by hitting the left upright, and was unable to get another extra-point attempt off when holder Riley Dixon bobbled the snap.After Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen scampered in from 6 yards to give the Bills their first and only lead, Russell Wilson oversaw a 10-play, 57-yard drive to set up Lutz’s field goal. The key play of the drive came on third down and 10 from Buffalo’s 45 when Wilson — facing an all-out blitz — lobbed a pass deep over the middle intended for Jerry Jeudy, who was clearly interfer...