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USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Watch: Falcons WR Drake London makes NFL Top 100 Players of 2025
For the first time in his career, Drake London makes NFL Top 100 Players list NFL Top 100 Players of 2025:@AtlantaFalcons WR Drake London checks in at No. 97! @NFLFilms The Atlanta Falcons' 2024 season ended in disappointment, but they saw growth from a handful of key players, including wide receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson. Both former top-10 picks were among the most productive players at their respective positions last year. London posted a career-high 100 catches for 1,271 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. He finished his third NFL season ranked fourth in receiving yards, and ninth in both catches and touchdowns among wide receivers. The former USC star played so well that he was voted onto the NFL Top 100 Players of 2025. In his first-ever appearance on the countdown, London landed at No. 97. Watch the full segment, as shared by the NFL's social media account below. WATCH: Drake London on NFL top 100 players of 2025 Robinson was perhaps even more impressive, rushing for the third-most yards of any running back last year (1,456 yards) while finishing fifth in touchdowns (14). As he enters his third NFL season, Robinson has firmly established himself among the most complete backs in the league. Expect the former Texas standout to also make his debut on the "NFL Top 100" this week.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why is the NFL ditching TV for Elon Musk's X in its latest ‘Top 100' player rankings?
NFL Top 100 Moves to X ( The NFL is bringing its highly anticipated NFL Top 100 series to Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter), giving the annual countdown a digital-first makeover. Traditionally a televised special on NFL Network, this summer-long celebration of the league's best players is now finding a new home in short-form content — where conversation and debate unfold in real time. Is the NFL's partnership with X a game-changer or a risky digital gamble? Beginning June 30, fans can catch daily episodes on X, each highlighting two players voted by their peers as among the NFL's finest. This weekday rollout continues through August 29, culminating with the Top 10 finale airing on NFL Network on September 1. The countdown kicked off with Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey claiming the #100 spot. For Ross Ketover, senior executive at NFL Films, this shift isn't just about format — it's about connection. 'It's always been great content,' he said, 'but a big part of it has been sort of the partnership with the players and the engagement with the players.' The change in distribution is aimed at elevating that interaction. With NFL players already active on X, the league saw an opportunity to harness the platform's real-time nature and build a more dynamic relationship with fans. It's not simply about releasing videos — it's about fueling conversations, debates, and viral moments. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo 'We might as well be in a platform that also helps foster that same debate,' Ketover added. Mitchell Smith, head of original content at X, emphasized how the platform's identity aligns with this vision. 'So a format like this and an IP like this that fosters debate around who the greatest is felt like a really organic place to start,' he noted. X's own study found that much of the online discourse around GOATs and elite players already happens there. The NFL Top 100, with its built-in controversy and fan passion, is a natural fit. But this partnership represents more than just a series move — it's part of a broader pivot by X into creator-led programming. 'Everyone in this ecosystem is a creator,' said Smith. 'Whether you're the NFL or the Williams sisters or Khloe Kardashian, we're looking for creators who are super users of the platform.' In this evolving landscape, the NFL stands out as a power user — consistently delivering highlights, behind-the-scenes access, and storytelling that resonates deeply with audiences. NFL Films, which already produces acclaimed content like Hard Knocks for HBO and Quarterback for Netflix, understands the value of placing the right show on the right platform. Ketover summed it up well: 'There used to be a thought of, 'you bring viewers to platforms with shows,' but we're actually finding it's the other way. Let's deliver what people want on the platforms they're on.' With this move to X, the NFL is not only adapting to shifting media habits — it's embracing them, in real time, right where the fans are already talking. Also Read: Tom Brady struggles to find love again as Gisele Bundchen moves on with confidence Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jalen Ramsey announces Steelers trade with sick NFL Films-style clip
Jalen Ramsey is finally not a Miami Dolphin anymore -- it was clear that the star cornerback and the franchise were going to have a clear break this offseason. So where is he heading? On Monday, we learned it: he's going to be a Pittsburgh Steeler! He's joining a stacked secondary that has Darius Slay Jr., DeShon Elliott and Joey Porter Jr. And of course the man who's always active on social media decided to break the news himself. How did he do it? With a pretty sick video that's in the style of NFL Films, complete with a baritone voice narrating: "Shut-down corner, relentless competitor, a walking chip on his shoulder with four wheels and no brakes." That's pretty awesome. Steelers and Jalen Ramsey trade details The Steelers dealt Minkah Fitzpatrick, which is kind of wild. We also know Ramsey is getting more money: Wild stuff. What position will Jalen Ramsey play for the Steelers? Maybe he'll be a safety given that Fitzpatrick is out? No one has said for sure, but that could be a move if Ramsey has a lost a step since his prime.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
X Announces New Original Program From the NFL to Boost Sports Engagement
This story was originally published on Social Media Today. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Social Media Today newsletter. X has announced its 18th X Originals video series, with a new 'NFL Top 100' program set to air exclusively on the platform from next week. As explained by X: 'Produced by NFL Films, 'NFL Top 100' will feature three-to-five-minute episodes highlighting the league's top 100 players, as voted on exclusively by current NFL players. Episodes will debut weekdays at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. ET on X and NFL+ beginning June 30 and running through Friday, August 29.' So, it'll also air on NFL+, which makes it a semi-exclusive, I guess. But either way, it'll give X another big sports show to add to its slate of video programming, as it looks to boost video engagement, in line with its publicly stated 'video-first' focus. X has maintained Twitter's broadcast partnership with the NFL, and has worked with the league on various activations, including its in-app gameday portal. And given that sports is the most popular topic of discussion in the app, and the NFL is the most discussed sport, it makes sense for X to make this a focus, especially as Meta looks to incorporate its own sports engagement options on Threads. It also makes sense for the NFL, with millions of fans engaging in the app. The series will run for 10 weeks, leading into the 2025 NFL season, and will ideally help to maintain X as a key platform for NFL fans. Though, given its 'video first' focus, X is still lagging behind in terms of original content. As noted, this will be X's 18th 'X Originals' program, though most of the programming that it's signed up has been fairly niche. At this stage, X's Originals have been: Khloe Kardashian in her 'Khloe in Wonderland' interview show Anthony Pompliano in his business-focused program 'From the Desk of Anthony Pompliano' Paris Hilton, in a yet-to-be-announced project (which now seems to have been dumped) Tucker Carlson, whose interviews had been generating millions of views in the app (before he migrated to his own platform) Don Lemon, whose X show was canceled after he interviewed Elon Musk Tulsi Gabbard, who had been developing a series of documentary-style programs focused on U.S. politics (now seemingly dumped) Jim Rome who's still airing his show 'The Jungle' in the app WWE, which is airing a weekly 'WWE Speed' show in the app The Big 3 league of retired NBA players, which aired weekly games in the app last season (now airing on CBS) Rap battle show Verzuz, which is looking to make a comeback on X Investment-based show 'Going Public' Football docu-series 'The Offseason' NHL's '4 Nations' tournament Athlos athletic events Special docu-series 'The Art of the Surge' focusing on Trump's re-election, and 'All-In with the Boston Celtics' X is also set to air a new program with Venus and Serena Williams later in the year, which is another big-name sports program, aligning with X user interests. But as you can see, X hasn't really attracted, or held onto any major name content, and it's hard to view the platform as a 'video first' offering as yet, despite what X itself keeps saying. I had expected X to attract some bigger-name shows, using the connections of CEO Linda Yaccarino, who previously headed ad partnerships at NBCUniversal, and presumably has a huge Rolodex of connections to call up as a result. But thus far, those connections seem to only have brought in some big names from yesteryear, like Paris Hilton, and a lesser Kardashian. X had also made a splash on political content, signing up various commentators last year. But given the way that the company, and Elon Musk specifically, handled the deal with Don Lemon, that could have also spooked some big names, and kept them away from the app. But then again, on the flip side, 18 X Originals is significant, and X says that it's hosted over 300 episodes of its Originals programs over the past two years. It doesn't feel like X's video push is really gaining traction, and its far from what most would consider a 'video first' platform as yet. But video views in the app are rising, and as it continues to look for new content partners, maybe that will, eventually, yield more significant growth results for the app. Which, of course, is the key focus. Despite X's proclamations of massive innovation and progress, the app is pretty much the same as it was when Elon took over, in terms of functionality at least, and it's gradually losing users over time, while Threads continues to gain. That's seemingly pushing X to refine its programming focus onto its key areas of audience interest, as opposed to promoting political ideology, and that could help to yield better audience results, and engagement, or at the least, keep its key audience segments from drifting off to other apps. Really, this is the same lesson that Twitter learned with its past video content efforts, that it needs to hone in on what its audience wants, though even then, it could never quite get the balance right, and capitalize on its popularity as a second-screen option for major events. Will X do better on this front? Right now, it seems like it's just working to keep a hold on what it has, as the competition heats up for user engagement. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Express Tribune
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Glen Powell goes undercover as quarterback Chad Powers in Hulu football comedy teaser
Hulu has released the first teaser for its upcoming comedy series Chad Powers, starring Glen Powell as a disgraced college quarterback attempting a secret comeback. The series will premiere with its first two episodes on September 30. In the teaser, which debuted during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Powell plays Russ Holliday, a once-promising quarterback whose career collapses after a major blunder on the field. Facing public backlash and mockery on social media, Russ decides to reinvent himself by going undercover as 'Chad Powers,' complete with a wig and prosthetic nose, in an attempt to rejoin football anonymously. 'If I can't play as Russ, I'll play as someone else,' Powell's character declares in the clip. Despite his unusual appearance, the teaser shows Chad impressing teammates on the field while drawing humorous remarks off it — including a cheerleader who quips, 'He's, like, extremely ugly.' The series also stars Perry Mattfeld, Quentin Plair, Wynn Everett, Frankie A. Rodriguez, and Steve Zahn. The pilot was co-written by Powell and Michael Waldron. Chad Powers is based on a comedic sketch from Eli's Places, produced by NFL Films and Omaha Productions for ESPN+. Powell also serves as executive producer through his Barnstorm Productions, alongside Eli and Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown, ESPN, and producers from Anomaly Pictures.
