Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac with another Sports Report for ya! Baseball, basketball, football, and hockey! But first!
…Did you see what happened in the Browns – 49’ers game yesterday? San Francisco entered the game undefeated and were heavily favored to beat Cleveland. But backup quarterback P.J. Walker (playing for an injured Deshaun Watson) got the start…and the win! Walker was excellent!
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: Talanoa Hufanga #29 of the San Francisco 49ers pressures PJ Walker #10 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
As a result, Niners phenom QB Brock Purdy suffered his first loss as a starter in the NFL.
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers attempts a pass while pressured by Ogbo Okoronkwo #54 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Congrats, P.J.! Great game! From Elizabeth, New Jersey to Temple University in Philly to the NFL and defeating a previously unbeaten team! Bada bing!
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: PJ Walker #10 of the Cleveland Browns hugs a teammate after their team’s 19-17 win against the San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Jets Upset The Eagles
The Jets beat the Eagles yesterday in surprising fashion…20 to 14…giving Philly their first loss of the year. The Jets defense was the star…they intercepted Philly QB Jalen Hurts three times and also forced a fumble and turnover on Eagles running back D’Andre Swift. Zach Wilson threw for 186 yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions. The Jets improve to 3 and 3. The Eagles are now 5 and 1.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 15: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass while under pressure from Michael Carter II #30 of the New York Jets during the first half at MetLife Stadium on October 15, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Giants Lose On Last Play To Bills
On Sunday Night Football…the Giants lost a heartbreaker to the Bills…14 to 9. The Giants defense was really good…but especially with no Daniel Jones in the game…the G-Men just couldn’t get enough points. Despite that…the Giants had one final play at the Bills’ one-yard line with no time on the clock…and Tyrod Taylor’s throw to tight end Darren Waller went just over his head. It looked like passing interference as Waller’s jersey was grabbed and he was puled down…but the ref didn’t call it. The Giants drop to 1 and 5. The Bills are now 4 and 2.
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 15: Darren Waller #12 of the New York Giants is tackled by Terrel Bernard #43 of the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter of a game at Highmark Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
Former Yankee-Turned-Ranger Shuts Down Astros In Game 1 Of NLCS
The Texas Rangers shut out the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS…two to nothing…as Texas takes a one game to none lead. Former Yankee Jordan Montgomery…the guy who Brian Cashman traded last year for a player he released this year…Monty was the winner…throwing six-plus innings of shutout baseball.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 15: Jordan Montgomery #52 of the Texas Rangers pitches in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 15, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Phillies Vs. D-Backs In NLCS Game 1 Tonight
Tonight the Phillies take on the Diamondbacks for Game 1 of the NLCS. The game is in Philadelphia…first pitch is scheduled for 8:07.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 12: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a single in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game Four of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Hockey Tonight: Devils Vs. Panthers
Tonight the Devils face the Florida Panthers at the Prudential Center.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 12: Luke Hughes #43 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the Detroit Red Wings at the Prudential Center on October 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Rangers Vs. Coyotes
The New York Rangers go against the Arizona Coyotes in Madison Square Garden.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 04: Chris Kreider #20 of New York Rangers looks for a penalty call during the second period against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 04, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Flyers Vs. Canucks
The Flyers play the Canucks on Tuesday in Philly.
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 14: Goalie Carter Hart #79 of the Philadelphia Flyers tends the net against the Washington Capitals during the second period at Capital One Arena on January 14, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Celtics Hire Van Gundy
The Boston Celtics have hired former Knicks head coach and ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy as a senior consultant. Van Gundy was one of the layoffs by ESPN after they made serious cuts this past June. Van Gundy coached 11 seasons in the NBA, going 430-318 with the New York Knicks (1995-2002) and Houston Rockets (2003-07).
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 06: ESPN NBA color commentator Jeff Van Gundy stands for the American national anthem before calling a preseason game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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