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Giants Swipe NFC Contender’s WR Ahead of Week 15

2025 年 12 月 13 日 admin Leave a comment

**Giants Claim WR Ryan Miller from Buccaneers Ahead of Week 15 Matchup**

The New York Giants made an under-the-radar move before their Week 15 contest with the Washington Commanders, swiping wide receiver Ryan Miller from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ roster. Fox Sports Bucs insider Greg Auman reported the news on December 11, noting:

> “Receiver Ryan Miller, cut by the Bucs on Wednesday, has been claimed by the Giants.”

The Giants subsequently confirmed the roster move, which Auman described as a “tough loss for the Bucs [losing a] special-teams standout who has one touchdown catch this season.”

Tampa Bay had been hoping to sneak Miller back onto their practice squad following the return of starters Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan. However, the Giants acted quickly to snatch him up, securing a plus-special teamer and serviceable wide receiver. Miller now has several weeks—and the upcoming offseason—to prove he deserves a full-time role on Big Blue’s 53-man roster.

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### New Giants WR Ryan Miller Had a Mini-Breakout With Buccaneers in 2024

Considering his undrafted status out of Furman, Miller’s 2024 campaign with the Buccaneers could be classified as a mini-breakout. Last season, he recorded 12 catches for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns—solid numbers for his second year in the NFL.

Unfortunately, that spurt of offensive production didn’t carry over into 2025. This season, Miller remained an important piece for Tampa Bay on special teams, but his contributions as a receiver were limited. Even with the Bucs dealing with injuries at the position early in the season, Miller registered just 2 catches for 34 yards and one touchdown.

It remains to be seen if he can carve out a role amid the Giants’ wide-open depth chart at receiver.

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### Giants Announce Beaux Collins’ Return to Practice

In other wide receiver news, undrafted rookie and camp standout Beaux Collins returned to practice this week after recovering from a neck/concussion issue that kept him on injured reserve. Giants team reporter Matt Citak announced on December 12 that Collins will be ruled out for Week 15, meaning he’ll need at least one more week before returning to action.

Per NFL rules, the Giants have 21 days to activate Collins from IR following his return to practice. They’ll need to free up a roster spot whenever they make that decision.

With the addition of Ryan Miller, it’s uncertain which receiver might be at risk when Collins is ready to rejoin the active roster. The Giants currently have several IR players designated to return, meaning each week could serve as an audition as the bottom of the roster battles to keep their spots.

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**Stay tuned for more updates as the Giants continue to shape their roster amid a pivotal stretch of the season.**
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/new-york-giants/week-15-news-ryan-miller-commanders/

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Bills’ Ray Davis gashes Texans for 97-yard kickoff return TD with must-see finish

2025 年 11 月 21 日 admin Leave a comment

Ray Davis celebrated his birthday in the loudest way possible Thursday night. The Buffalo Bills running back took a kickoff 97 yards to the house late in the second quarter, flipping momentum and giving Buffalo the lead with a highlight-reel score that sent the Bills sideline into a frenzy. The clip made the social-media rounds almost instantly. Davis, who handled return duties, fielded the kick near his own 3-yard line, found a sliver of daylight, then burst through the first wave of coverage and raced down the right sideline for the touchdown. The run erased a Houston lead and injected life into a Bills team that needed a spark on the road. His TD, the kind of special-teams play coaches live for, came after Buffalo had traded blows with the Houston Texans all half. The return gave the Bills a temporary edge and underscored Davis’ value beyond the backfield; the rookie’s ability to change field position instantly has become a weapon. Buffalo’s victory push will hinge on a few big plays, and Davis’ birthday present was the loudest. For Davis, it was one of those rare, unforgettable moments where a single play becomes the headline. The game isn’t over yet, but Davis made sure he gave Josh Allen and the offense a fighting chance against a resilient Texans side. The Bills will hope that spark carries forward as they chase consistency in a tight AFC picture. For one night, though, Ray Davis scored the kind of touchdown that makes opponents pause, fans cheer, and highlight reels play on repeat.
https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/bills-news-ray-davis-gashes-texans-97-yard-kickoff-return-td-must-see-finish

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Rookie Saints coach Kellen Moore takes fire for questionable fourth-down decisions

2025 年 9 月 22 日 admin Leave a comment

The New Orleans Saints entered their third game of the season winless but came out with an aggressive attitude against the Seattle Seahawks. However, some might say they were too aggressive, making questionable decisions far too early in the game.

One example came in the second quarter, roughly three and a half minutes into the contest, when the Saints attempted a fourth-down play from two yards out. Quarterback Spencer Rattler tried to connect with running back Alvin Kamara on a deep pass, but it fell incomplete. This gave Seattle the ball near midfield. The decision was particularly baffling since the game was still scoreless at that point.

On the very next fourth-down attempt, with just one yard to go, Rattler tried to pick up the first down himself. Unfortunately, a penalty pushed the Saints back, turning it into fourth and six, forcing them to punt.

Things went from bad to worse when Seahawks special teams ace Tory Horton returned the punt 95 yards for a touchdown, putting Seattle on the board in a big way.

Saints fans took to social media to express their frustration over the series of events, with many suggesting that New Orleans is making a strong case for being one of the worst teams in the NFL this season.
https://saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2025/09/21/saints-kellen-moore-fourth-down-spencer-rattler-seahawks/86282653007/