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Vik Chokshi retweeted
Jeffery Simmons since 2025 (DT ranks):
š¹15.0 sacks (1st)
š¹23 TFL (1st)
š¹85 pressures (T-1st)*
š¹28 pressures after double team (1st)*
š¹31 quick pressures (1st)*
š¹6 turnovers caused by pressure (1st)*
š¹9.5 sacks on 3rd down (1st)
*Per @NextGenStats
Vik Chokshi retweeted
"I never thought you'd do it to me"
The Joe Buck-Troy Aikman divorce ... and ESPN has chosen Buck.
Details ....
nytimes.com/athletic/7736561ā¦
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Case Keenum & Luther Burden III REACT to Jeffery Simmons trade š„
New episode: In Case Youāre Wondering with Luther Burden III drops todayā¦stay tunedš¤« @casekeenum @lutherburden3
Vik Chokshi retweeted
āThis to me is about the next two yearsā¦this team has a lot of premium positions already sorted with young cheap players."
@robertmays, @davehelman_ and Derrik explain why the Jeffery Simmons trade isn't just about the 2026 season for the Chicago Bears.
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Jeffery Simmons' ranks amongst defensive tackles in sacks and pressure (via TruMedia) since the start of:
2026: t-1st in sacks, 1st in pressures
2025: 1st in sacks, 1st in pressures
2024: 1st in sacks, 1st in pressures
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Emergency Pod! šØ
Chicago Bears trade for All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons. @robertmays, @davehelman_ and Derrik break it all down.
youtube.com/watch?v=jTSRqV8Rā¦
Vik Chokshi retweeted
What are the Bears getting in Jeffery Simmons? I wrote this a few years ago, free to read now. nytimes.com/athletic/3749447ā¦
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Jeffery Simmons leads everyone at his postion in sacks and pressures when double teamed. That is the ultimate sign of dominance. Awesome trade. Bears are probably gonna win the NFC. Good franchises make damn sure they solve problems. Bears are a good franchise now.
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Stacey King forever š
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Jeffery Simmons has 4 sacks, 6 TFL and 9 QB hits this season. Heād lead the Bears or be tied for the lead in all three categories.
Four-time Pro Bowler. 29 years old.
The Chicago Bears are trading for Titans All Pro DT Jeffery Simmons, sources tell @TheAthletic.
Vik Chokshi retweeted
Story with @WillSammon: The Cubs reworked John Malleeās contract after the Mets showed preliminary interest in the hitting coach, retaining a key figure in Pete Crow-Armstrongās development into this yearās presumptive National League MVP. nytimes.com/athletic/7733565ā¦
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College Football Playoff odds: Georgia is national title favorite, Texas projected to make 12-team field
nytimes.com/athletic/7727202ā¦
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Patrick Mahomes is the best quarterback of his generation. Fans love betting on himā¦and they keep losing. Professional bettors do the opposite. This fall, in a series of columns for @TheAthletic, Iām sharing some strategies pro gamblers use that give them a decision-making edge. Betting against a future Hall of Fame QB is one of them. Hereās why. nytimes.com/athletic/7725379ā¦
Vik Chokshi retweeted
NEW @TheAthletic:
My column breaking down every game for NFL Week 8 from a straight-up and ATS perspective.
You can read here, unlocked for FREE:
nytimes.com/athletic/7732601ā¦
Vik Chokshi retweeted
Weāve seen how electric Luther Burden can be. Whatās next for the Bearsā second-year WR? Story by @danwiederer nytimes.com/athletic/7729855ā¦
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NBA veteran Malik Beasley has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges stemming from a Department of Justice investigation into illegal sports gambling in NBA. He will be 2nd active NBA player to plead guilty to charges resulting from that investigation. nytimes.com/athletic/7730332ā¦
Vik Chokshi retweeted
Every week @TheAthletic NFL team publishes its own power ranking of all 32 teams. Starting today you can create and share your own version too!
[Naturally first thing I did was move Vikings down]
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