John Riker
@JhnRiker
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Freelance Sports Journalist • Bylines for @AJCSports @Broncos @thedailynu • @NorthwesternU Grad • 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Joined August 2015
What could NFL coverage look like without locker room media sessions? This week, I'm examining this possible shift from the varied perspectives of local papers, TV stations, fan sites, in-house/team media and national outlets and how each could adapt:
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Reading was a major part of my 2024, ranging from sports biographies to true crime to heart-pounding fiction. Of the 52 books that made it to my Goodreads list, here are 24 from '24 that I'm still thinking about in the new year:
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For 16 teams on the outside of the NFL playoff picture, last-minute defeats, regression and injuries prevented them from reaching their potential. In this week's Riker Report article, I graded the regular-season performances of these 16 teams:
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The Hawks kept the matchup close for a half, but the Nuggets decimated their defense and took advantage of a three-point shooting slump to kick off Atlanta's 2025 with a 139-120 defeat. Five observations and more for the @AJCsports team:
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FINAL | Nuggets 139, Hawks 120 Young (ATL): 30 pts, 9 assists Daniels (ATL): nine pts, 4-17 FG, six assists Jokic (DEN): 23 pts, 17 rebounds, 15 assists The Hawks' defense breaks down just days after a historic performance on Sunday and allows Denver to take control in the 3Q.
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Hawks coach Quin Snyder: On the boost of several days off: “It’s always good to have time to recuperate, recharge, emotionally [and] physically." On Jamal Murray: “He’s so talented offensively and does so many things. And then you combine him with Jokic, and it’s exponential.”
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RT @WilliamsLaurenL: No Denver for me today. But @JhnRiker has got y’all covered for tonight’s Hawks @ Nuggets game!
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What are the storylines you should be watching in the final weeks of the NFL regular season? From top games to playoff positioning battles to important developments for teams outside of playoff contention, this is your guide to the stretch run:
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@KrissyBirdsall @OrlandoMagic @Fanatics That’s incredible 😂 I’ve followed the Magic since ‘09 and have Howard/O’Neal/Gordon/Gordon/Terrence Ross/Bamba/Suggs jerseys. It’s been quite a ride!
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Steelers-Bengals lived up to the hype, while Buccaneers-Panthers exceeded all expectations with a back-and-forth overtime ending. These are the storylines to know from Week 13:
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Falcons safety Justin Simmons emerged as one of the league's best in his eight seasons in Denver, but his game against his former team was spoiled by the Broncos' high-flying offensive attack. More on his "bittersweet" return to Mile High for @AJCsports:
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FINAL | Broncos 38, Falcons 6 That one was never close. The Falcons lose their second consecutive game as their NFC South lead takes a hit. Atlanta's defense allowed Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix to record career-highs in passing touchdowns (four) and passing yardage (307).
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