Uncertain times as America’s game embraces the fear

If you saw the Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch plough through the Arizona Cardinals defence for a late touchdown on Sunday night, then you had the opportunity to enjoy one of the highlights of this NFL season.

It was another badly needed moment of brilliance and athletic prowess for the league in what has been a sub-par four months of football overall.

Lynch’s run from deep in his own half, availing of an amazing ability to stay on his feet in spite of assaults from all sides, will rank alongside the Odell Beckham Jr catch in the colours of the New York Giants which stirred the soul a month ago.