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Field Level Media Will Levis threw a go-ahead 70-yard touchdown pass to Chig Okonkwo in the fourth quarter to help the Tennessee Titans record a stunning 32-27 victory over the host Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon. Tony Pollard rushed for 119 yards and one touchdown and Nick Westbrook-Ihkine caught a scoring pass as Tennessee (3-8) won for just the second time in its last seven games. Levis was 18-of-24 passing for 278 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for the Titans. Houston had a chance to force overtime but Ka’imi Fairbairn missed a chip-shot 28-yard field goal with 1:53 remaining, sending the kick wide left. The Texans got the ball back with 1:29 left. Three plays later, Harold Landry sacked Houston’s C.J. Stroud in the end zone to make it a five-point margin with 1:13 left. Stroud completed 20 of 33 passes for 247 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for Houston (7-5), which lost for the fourth time in the past six games. Jimmie Ward returned an interception for a touchdown for the Texans. Nico Collins and Cade Stover caught scoring passes for Houston. Houston sacked Levis eight times. Danielle Hunter had three and Will Anderson Jr. notched two. Ward traveled 65 yards on his pick-six to give the Texans a 24-23 lead with four seconds left in the third period. The Texans moved ahead by four when Fairbairn kicked a 56-yard field goal with 9:46 remaining in the game. It was Fairbairn’s 12th field goal of 50 or more yards this season, surpassing the NFL record of Daniel Carlson (11 in 2022 for the Las Vegas Raiders). But on Houston’s next offensive play, Okonkwo caught a pass from Levis near his own 40-yard line and raced up the middle and sped past multiple Titans to turn it into a 70-yard scoring play to give Tennessee a 30-27 lead. The game began great for Houston as Dameon Pierce returned the opening kickoff 80 yards and Stroud followed with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Stover. The Titans recovered with the next 17 points. Nick Folk kicked a 51-yard field goal and Levis threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Westbrook-Ikhine in the first quarter. Pollard scored on a 10-yard run to boost the Titans’ lead to 17-7 with 11:03 left in the first half. Stroud tossed a 5-yard scoring pass to Collins with 6:17 left in the quarter and Fairbairn tacked on a 28-yard field goal to knot the score at 17 with 1:47 remaining. Folk booted a 56-yard field as time ran out to give Tennessee a 20-17 halftime lead. Folk connected from 51 yards as the Titans led by six with 9:08 remaining in the third period.
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Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler was taken to the hospital after suffering a scary injury in the game against the Dallas Cowboys. The team announced they made the move out with an abundance of caution. The injury happened late in the fourth quarter when Ekeler was returning a kick. The veteran running back was hit hard and laid on the field motionless for a few minutes. Ekeler was helped off the field, and the Commanders didn’t have an immediate update since the game was ending. Ekekler’s injury happened not too long after fellow Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. left the game with an ankle injury. During the offseason, Ekeler signed a two-year contract with the Commanders after spending seven seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. While Ekeler is not the featured back in the Commanders’ offense, he’s been a steady hand, rushing for over 300 yards and tallying over 300 receiving yards. After signing his contract, Ekeler said he joined the Commanders because he wanted to share the backfield with Robinson and work with running backs coach Anthony Lynn who was the head coach of the Chargers from 2017 to 2020. Why Austin Ekeler signed a contract with the Commanders “Yeah, it was just an opportunity to come in and be this two-back backfield, back where I was feeling the best in my career with Melvin Gordon and I when I was going through my first contract,” Ekeler explained at the time, per NFL.com . “That really was intriguing to me, just the philosophies, being in a room with coach Lynn as well as far as a running back coach. “This man is an absolute guru. So just being back in a room with him I know will definitely keep me focused, keep me locked in and give me the best opportunity to push myself as a player. And so that was the opportunity and the environment I wanted to be in.” Ekeler also talked about when’s he has learned about the NFL over the last few years. “We’re in the business of sports, and in the business of sports, you’re gonna go through ups and downs depending on coaches and players and staff and support,” he said. “There’s so much that goes into the ecosystem of sports, and you’re always trying to be the most competitive that you can possibly be and trying to sustain that for as long as you can, but unfortunately, as we even experienced last year with the Chargers, going through some down years.” This article first appeared on 5 GOATs and was syndicated with permission.
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Popular Jamaican TikToker Niah, known for his gritty freestyles and magnetic social media presence, tragically died on Saturday night in a shocking incident that unfolded during a live stream. According to reports, Niah, who hailed from Old Harbour, was shot and killed in a yard where he was actively recording content for his audience. During the chaotic livestream, Niah could be seen speaking with another TikToker about “badness” and street life. Suddenly, loud sounds resembling gunshots interrupted the stream, sending Niah and an individual nearby fleeing off camera. Moments later, multiple explosions could be heard, after which the feed abruptly ended. Niah, a prominent figure on TikTok and YouTube under the Niah Gang banner, was celebrated for his extended lyrical freestyles and collaborations with other artistes. Just hours before the tragedy, he had uploaded a TikTok video where he optimistically declared that he envisioned himself achieving wealth by 2025. The viral video of the livestream has ignited conversations about violence and safety within the online influencer community. Police investigations are reportedly underway as authorities work to piece together the events that led to Niah’s untimely death. Showcase your business with a personalized page on McKoy’s News. Highlight your products or services with multiple photos, contact information, and detailed descriptions Capture attention with visually stunning banner ads that promote your brand across our website, reaching a large audience with every click. Tell your story with impactful video advertisements, designed to engage viewers and drive traffic to your business. Gain credibility and visibility with feature articles on McKoy’s News. Share your success stories, latest offerings, and expert insights with our readers. Contact us today and let McKoy’s News be your partner in success.
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