The Sportsletter - Josh Allen > Josh Allen

BY JEFF YODER

NOV. 8, 2021  |  SUBSCRIBE  |  BROWSER VIEW

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The NFL’s Week 9 will be in the books following tonight’s Bears-Steelers showdown (8:15 pm ET), and we’ve got college basketball action tomorrow night. Stay tuned for a revised schedule this week.

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NFL

Allen vs. Allen: The Week 9 Wrap-Up

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Josh Allen vs. Josh Allen: Jags Shock Bills (9-6) to Lead Week 9’s Biggest Storylines

Week 9 in the NFL wasn’t without drama, and the biggest storyline of all was the stunning upset of the Jaguars over the Bills in a defensive thriller (9-6). Bills QB Josh Allen was battered all day long by Jags’ LB Josh Allen. The jokes flew all day long across the league. Jacksonville’s defender tallied eight tackles, one sack, a fumble recovery and an interception to lead a stout defensive effort. The Bills had scored 25-plus points in each of the last six weeks until Sunday’s stunner that kept them out of the end zone.

Watch: Every Play of Josh Allen vs. Josh Allen

All Week 9 Scores & Highlights

Colts def. Jets (45-30) | Falcons def. Saints (27-25) | Broncos def. Cowboys (30-16) | Patriots def. Panthers (24-6) | Vikings def. Ravens (34-31) | Browns def. Bengals (41-16) | Jaguars def. Bills (9-6) | Dolphins def. Texans (17-9) | Giants def. Raiders (23-16) | Chargers def. Eagles (27-24) | Chiefs def. Packers (13-7) | Cardinals def. 49ers (31-17) | Titans def. Rams (28-16)

Monday Night Football

Bears at Steelers (8:15 pm ET)

Additional Storylines

NFL: Week 9: What We Learned From Sunday’s Games

CBS Sports: NFL Week 9 Grades: Report Cards for Every Team

NBA

Luka Heroics Keep Mavs Hot

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Luka Doncic Hits Game-Winner to Lift Mavs Over Celtics (107-104)

A full weekend of NBA action delivered plenty of stellar performances across the hardwood, but none better than Luka Doncic’s dagger 3 to bury the Celtics. After Boston rallied in the second half to tie things up with the Mavericks in the 4th quarter, Doncic delivered another iconic moment — a step-back 3 from the left-wing in front of the home fans. Doncic ended with 32 points in the win. The Mavs are winners of two straight and three of the last four.

Watch: Luka Doncic Buries Game-Winner

All NBA Scores & Highlights

NBA Heat Check

76ers (8-2) | Won 6 Straight

Nets (7-3) | Won 5 Straight

Warriors (8-1) | Won 4 Straight

Cavs (7-4) | Won 4 Straight

Suns (5-3) | Won 4 Straight

Clippers (5-4) | Won 4 Straight

Additional Storylines

ESPN: 76ers Resume Fining Ben Simmons

NBA: Horry Scale: How Does Luka’s Game-Winner Rank?

CFB

The Spoiler-Makers Strike Again

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Purdue Upends #3 Michigan State for 2nd Top-5 Upset

Another takedown for the Purdue Spoiler-makers. The Boilers knocked off 5th-ranked Michigan State on Saturday (40-29) to notch their second upset of a Top-5 team. Purdue also beat #2 Iowa a few weeks earlier. And with the Spartans’ loss, there’s a shakeup and a newcomer in the top-5. Here’s a look at the new AP Top-10.

AP Top-10

1. Georgia (9-0) | —

2. Cincinnati (9-0) | —

3. Alabama (8-1) | —

4. Oklahoma (9-0) | —

5. Oregon (8-1) | ↑2

6. Ohio State (8-1) | —

7. Notre Dame (8-1) | ↑1

8. Michigan State (8-1) | ↓3

9. Michigan (8-1) | —

10. Oklahoma State (8-1) | ↑1

Full AP Top-25

College Football Highlights

#1 Georgia def. Missouri (43-6)

#2 Cincinnati def. Tulsa (28-20) 

#3 Alabama def. LSU (20-14)

Purdue def. #5 Michigan State (40-29)

#6 Ohio State def. Nebraska (26-17)

#7 Oregon def. Washington (26-16)

#8 Notre Dame def. Navy (34-6)

#9 Michigan def. Indiana (27-9)

North Carolina def. #10 Wake Forest (58-55)

#13 Texas A&M def. #12 Auburn (20-3)

NASCAR

Larson Wins NASCAR Title

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Kyle Larson Wins 10th Race of the Season to Capture 2021 Cup Series Championship

The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff is in the books, and it’s Kyle Larson holding the checkered flag and the cup title. Larson, who won his 10th race of the season, used a late restart off pit lane to capture the victory at Phoenix Raceway. Larson started in pole position and led 107 of 312 laps. He held off the three other drivers in the Championship 4 down the stretch to complete one of the best seasons in NASCAR history.

NASCAR Playoff Standings

1. Kyle Larson (5,040 points)

2. Martin Truex Jr. (5,035 points)

3. Denny Hamlin (5,034 points)

4. Chase Elliot (5,032 points)

Watch: Larson Completes Dream Season With Cup Series Title

Additional Storylines

FTW: How Kyle Larson’s Pit Crew Won a Late Race Off Pit Row

CBS Sports: Kyle Larson Wins Cup Series Title to Cap Off Dominant Season

📰 THE HEADLINES

WR Desean Jackson to Sign Contract With Raiders After Rams Release

(Bleacher Report)

Olympian Molly Seidel Breaks Record at NYC Marathon With Broken Ribs

(Yahoo! Sports)

J.D. Martinez Opts to Stay With Red Sox for 2022 Season

(CBS Sports)

Former Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. Hopes to Clear Waivers & Join Playoff Contender

(Yahoo! Sports)

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