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Week 11 NFL picks against the spread: Bengals, Chiefs win big road showdowns
In Sporting News' latest weekly game picks and predictions against the spread for Week 11, the Eagles survive the Commanders while the Chiefs, Steelers, and Bengals are among those teams who win virtual tossup games.
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How Commanders became NFL's biggest surprise in 2024
Washington's NFL franchise hasn't won more than 10 games in an NFL season in 33 years. Here's breaking down why the 2024 Commanders look like they will lead a long-awaited big turnaround.
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Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em recommendations for Week 11
Vinnie Iyer is back for another week of fantasy football season-long lineup advice, bringing his rankings and insights across all positions to help you make those tough Week 11 start 'em, sit 'em decisions based on matchups, usage, and other factors.
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Week 11 NFL power rankings: Steelers & Eagles edge toward top as Broncos & 'Boys slide
Here's looking at how all 32 NFL teams stack up against each other after Week 10 of the 2024 regular season.
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Updated NFL playoff picture through Week 10
Here's where every NFL team stands in both conferences in the race to make the playoffs ahead of Week 10's Monday action.
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CMC is back — and so is 49ers' Super Bowl offense
It took only Christian McCaffrey's first game of the 2024 NFL season to prove the 49ers needed him back badly to field an offense capable of returning to the Super Bowl.
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Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em advice for Week 10
Vinnie Iyer is back for another week of fantasy football season-long lineup advice, bringing his rankings and insights across all positions to help you make those tough Week 10 start 'em, sit 'em decisions based on matchups, usage, and other factors.
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Week 10 NFL picks against the spread: Commanders stop Steelers, 49ers stay winning
In Sporting News' latest weekly game picks and predictions against the spread for Week 10, Jayden Daniels and Washington pass a tough Pittsburgh test, while Buffalo rolls, San Francisco romps, and both New York teams win.
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Do Jared Goff's stats add up to 2024 NFL MVP? Not for loaded Lions
Jared Goff is getting plenty of NFL MVP buzz during the Detroit Lions' NFC-best 7-1 start to the season, but the numbers suggest it's a bad bet
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Predicting 4-6 Bengals' second-half fate in AFC wild-card race
The Bengals are 4-6 but still very much alive for an AFC playoff berth despite an 0-3 start. Here's breaking down Cincinnati's chances based on its remaining schedule, even after a Week 10 loss at Baltimore.
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Why RB Derrick Henry has real chance for rare MVP feat in 2024
There are several elite quarterbacks emerging as 2024 NFL MVP candidates, but none of their campaigns might be strong enough to dethrone Derrick Henry from ending the award's long RB drought.
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NFL trade deadline grades: Ranking every move
There were 19 veteran players moved in the middle of the 2024 season before the Nov. 5 trade deadline. Here's ranking them all in terms of acquisitions for their new team.
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NFL trade deadline winners and losers: Chiefs, Lions get stronger for second half
Kansas City, Detroit, and Minnesota made smart, needed moves ahead of Tuesday's 2024 NFL trade deadline, while San Francisco and Miami didn't act on any of the numerous rumors. Here's looking at the other teams who did right or wrong by dealing or not dealing.
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Mike Williams trade grades: Steelers take shot, Aaron Rodgers gets his way
The Steelers were smart to get a veteran field-stretcher to better use the big arm of Russell Wilson, while the Jets cast off yet another person who didn't work well with Aaron Rodgers.
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Marshon Lattimore trade grades: Both Commanders, Saints make smart deal
The Saints, after firing defensive-minded head coach Dennis Allen, are now working on moving their veteran personnel to help hasten their overdue rebuild on that side of the ball., while the Commanders get an immediate big upgrade.
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Week 10 NFL power rankings: Eagles, Ravens fly up; Bears, Texans sink
Here's looking at how all 32 NFL teams stack up against each other after Week 9 of the 2024 regular season.
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Za'Darius Smith trade grades: Lions come up big, Browns embrace rebuild
Detroit made its much-anticipated move for needed pass-rush help at the NFL trade deadline with NFC North veteran Za'Darius Smith, while Cleveland ends up with a pair of draft picks to show for it.
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Updated NFL playoff picture for Week 9: Chiefs, Lions remain on top
Here's where every NFL team stands in both conferences in the race to make the playoffs after Week 9's Sunday action.
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Cowboys' best QB replacements for Dak Prescott, from Cooper Rush to Ryan Tannehill
The Cowboys' 3-5 season is going from bad to worse with Dak Prescott set to miss multiple games with a hamstring injury. Here's looking at how Dallas can best play out the string at QB.
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Saints' best coaching candidates to Dennis Allen
Dennis Allen is out as head coach of the Saints. Here's looking at the eight best candidates the team should try to hire to replace him full-time in 2025.
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Breaking down the Cowboys' playoff chances after latest loss to Atlanta
The Cowboys are 3-5 after Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season after they won the NFC East in 2023 with a 12-5 record, putting their chances of returning to the playoffs in serious jeopardy.
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Second-half predictions for Lions, Packers, Vikings, and Bears in NFL's best division
Through the first half of the 2024 NFL season, the NFC North has been the league's best division with four potential playoff teams. Here's predicting the fates of Detroit, Green Bay, Minnesota, and Chicago in the second-half race.
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Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em advice for Week 9
Vinnie Iyer is back for another week of fantasy football season-long lineup advice, bringing his rankings and insights across all positions to help you make those tough Week 9 start 'em, sit 'em decisions based on matchups, usage, and other factors.
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10 NFL players most likely to still be dealt by 2024 trade deadline
After several moves were already made ahead of the 2024 NFL trade deadline, which other players can expect to be dealt? Here's breaking down the remaining likeliest candidates.
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NFL trade predictions: Potential landing spots for Nick Chubb, Justin Fields, and more
There already have been several notable deals made ahead of the 2024 NFL trade deadline. Here's looking at few more swaps that can still be made before Tuesday Nov. 5.
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Week 9 NFL picks against the spread: Lions and Eagles stay hot; Falcons get clipped
In Sporting News' latest weekly game picks and predictions against the spread for Week 9, the Lions continue to flex in the NFC North, while the Eagles stay hot and Cowboys rebound in the NFC East.
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Projecting C.J. Stroud's next contract: Why Texans QB will be NFL's highest-paid player
C.J. Stroud hasn't disappointed the Texans one bit as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and he's destined to become the league's highest-paid player in two more years.
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Comparing Anthony Richardson's stats to JaMarcus Russell, more draft busts after benching
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is being benched while being healthy enough to play for the first time in his two-year career, but the team still should be wary of giving up on him too soon.
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Week 9 NFL power rankings: Bills, Packers bump up; Ravens, Vikings & Cowboys tumble
Here's looking at how all 32 NFL teams stack up against each other after Week 8 of the 2024 regular season.
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Updated NFL playoff picture through Week 8: Chiefs lead AFC, Lions control NFC
Here's where every NFL team stands in both conferences in the race to make the playoffs going into Week 9.
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Josh Uche trade grades: Chiefs get pass rusher they need
The Chiefs' limited pass rush is getting a significant edge boost by bringing in former Patriots pass rusher Josh Uche.
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Kirk Cousins' 4-0 mark vs. NFC South proves Falcons made best offseason move
Kirk Cousins is lighting it up for the Falcons' offense, and most important, his play is adding up to an NFC South title for Atlanta.
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Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em advice for Week 8
Vinnie Iyer is back for another week of fantasy football season-long lineup advice, bringing his rankings and insights across all positions to help you make those tough Week 8 start 'em, sit 'em decisions based on matchups, usage, and other factors.
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Best NFL trade deadline targets for playoff contenders
Here's looking at one player every NFL team with playoff or Super Bowl aspirations needs to consider adding at the 2024 midseason trade deadline on Nov. 5.
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Where Jayden Daniels, Caleb Daniels rank among best rookie QBs in NFL history
Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams are battling to be the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year after being the first two players taken in the 2024 NFL Draft. With over a half-season left, they're also trying to make the cut among the best rookie QBs of all-time.
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49ers trade deadline targets: WR Darius Slayton, DE Za'Darius Smith headline list
The 49ers are battling a ton of injuries this season, and although they likely won't make any blockbuster deals at the trade deadline, there are still a number of availble players who can help.
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Week 8 NFL picks against the spread: 49ers and Vikings rebound; Broncos and Chiefs stay hot
In Sporting News' latest weekly game picks and predictions against the spread for Week 8, San Francisco recovers from a bad loss to knock off Dallas, while Denver and Kansas City keep rolling from the AFC West.
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Projecting Sam Darnold's next contract after career-saving Vikings breakout
Sam Darnold has saved the Vikings from a lost season with rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy injured. In turn, he should be rewarded with a much bigger contract from another new team in 2025.
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Why the Vikings are a serious contender to win NFC and reach Super Bowl 59
The Vikings are 5-1 after another hot start under coach Kevin O'Connell, but given what happened two seasons ago, there are doubts about whether they are true NFC contenders vs. inflated pretenders.
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Grading DeAndre Hopkins' trade to Chiefs
The Chiefs match the Jets and Bills by trading for a much-needed veteran wide receiver before the midseason deadline.
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Best Cooper Kupp trade fits, from Steelers to Buccaneers
The Rams reportedly are considering moving 31-year-old wide receiver Cooper Kupp, and they shouldn't have a lack of suitors around the NFL.
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Week 8 NFL power rankings: Lions and Steelers rise; 49ers and Jets flop
Here's looking at how all 32 NFL teams stack up against each other after Week 7 of the 2024 regular season.
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Have we seen the last of Deshaun Watson in NFL after latest injury?
Deshaun Watson suffered what looks like a serious Achilles injury in the Browns' Week 7 game vs. the Bengals. Here's why there should be concern that the major setback will also end his time as an NFL quarterback.
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How Jim Harbaugh has turned the Chargers into a legit playoff contender in Year 1
Jim Harbaugh didn't need much time to turn the Chargers into a winning franchise again because of how he simply remade the team in his image.
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Why Steelers are smart to start Russell Wilson
The Steelers are making an interesting decision to start a healthy Russell Wilson over Justin Fields despite going 4-2 with the latter at QB. Here's explaining why it's the smart and right choice.
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NFL quarterback power rankings 2024: How the best (and worst) QBs stack up
From elite veterans and first-round rookies to inexperienced backups thrust into unexpected action, here's looking at how all of 2024's starters stack up against each other after six weeks of the NFL season.
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Patrick Mahomes' GOAT QB case vs. Tom Brady and Joe Montana
Patrick Mahomes is only in his seventh season as the Chiefs' starting quarterback, but he's already building a strong case that he's greatest QB of the Super Bowl era.
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Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em advice for Week 7
Vinnie Iyer is back for another week of fantasy football season-long lineup advice, bringing his rankings and insights across all positions to help you make those tough Week 7 start 'em, sit 'em decisions based on matchups, usage, and other factors.
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Week 7 NFL picks against the spread: Chiefs outlast 49ers; Eagles, Packers, & Steelers stay hot
In Sporting News' latest weekly game picks and predictions against the spread for Week 7, the Chiefs beat the 49ers — again — and the Packers and Steelers win crucial showdowns.
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Grading the 2024 rookie QBs, from Jayden Daniels to Spencer Rattler
Here's breaking down how the five rookie quarterbacks who have started games in 2024 stack up against each other very early in their careers.
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Tee Higgins, DeAndre Hopkins lead WR trade target list for WR-needy teams
The two biggest dominos have fallen in the wide receiver trade market, but several more notable names remain. Vinnie Iyer breaks down the best available options for WR-needy teams like Pittsburgh, Dallas, and Kansas City.
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Davante Adams to Jets trade grades: Jets save Aaron Rodgers with favorite WR
How did the Jets fare in their trade to reunite wide receiver Davante Adams with Aaron Rodgers? Here's grading both them and the Raiders for the move.
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Cam Akers trade grades: Vikings reunite with backup RB
Cam Akers has been traded to Minnesota for a second consecutive season to help with backfield injury issues, this time behind Aaron Jones.
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Amari Cooper Bills-Browns trade grades: Win-win deal benefits both teams
The Bills land an experienced wide receiver to help Josh Allen in a sea of youngsters, while the Browns move closer to an accelerated offensive rebuild.
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Week 7 NFL power rankings: Lions, Packers, Steelers and Bears all rise; Cowboys plummet
Here's looking at how all 32 NFL teams stack up against each other after Week 6 of the 2024 regular season.
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3 things Jets must do to lift an underwhelming Aaron Rodgers in new offense
Aaron Rodgers' passing performance and stats have been underwhelming this season, but much of the issues can be attributed to now offensive play-caller Nathaniel Hackett. Here's what needs to change to save his 2024 season going forward.
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Grading Spencer Rattler's debut: Rookie QB sparks Saints but ultimately fizzles
Here's breaking down how Saints fifth-round rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler fared filling in for injured Derek Carr in Sunday's Week 6 home loss vs. the Buccaneers.
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NFL Mock Draft 2025 3.0: Travis Hunter goes No. 1, Shedeur Sanders at No. 7
Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer delivers his third early mock projections for the 2025 NFL Draft, now with a versatile Colorado star going in the top spot.
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How Bengals are badly wasting career year from Joe Burrow
The Bengals have seen Joe Burrow live up to his massive contract with his play early this season, but unfortunately, a lot of other factors have led to them still starting with one win in five games.
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How Caleb Williams can avoid veteran funk of fellow No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence
Caleb Williams is getting on track to live up to the hype as Chicago's No. 1 overall draft pick in 2024, but he needs help from his team to keep from slumping like Trevor Lawrence as a young veteran.
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Cowboys trade rumors: Is offensive help on the way in Dallas?
The Cowboys need some help at the NFL's 2024 midseason trade deadline, especially on offense for QB Dak Prescott. Here are six targets for Dallas to consider before Nov. 5.
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What to expect from Aaron Rodgers in new Jets' offense
TSN's Vinnie Iyer makes sense of New York's decision to demote Nathaniel Hackett and promote Todd Downing.
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Week 6 NFL picks against the spread: Steelers, Jets win AFC showdowns
In Sporting News' latest weekly game picks and predictions against the spread for Week 6, the Ravens win the Beltway shootout showdown, the Steelers rebound in Las Vegas, the Lions survive Dallas, and the Bills fall again.
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Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em advice for Week 6
Vinnie Iyer is back for another week of fantasy football season-long lineup advice, bringing his rankings and insights across all positions to help you make those tough Week 6 start 'em, sit 'em decisions based on matchups, usage, and other factors.
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Ranking the Jets' best coaching candidates, from Bill Belichick to Ben Johnson
The Jets have fired Robert Saleh only five games into his fourth season. Here's a look at the best candidates to be the new full-time head coach in New York.
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Week 6 NFL power rankings: Commanders, Ravens rise; 49ers, Bills fall
Here's looking at how all 32 NFL teams stack up against each other ahead of Week 6 of the 2024 regular season.
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Why the Saints might be the favorite for Davante Adams
Davante Adams wants to be traded from the Raiders, and has a short list of desired teams. Here's why the Saints have pulled away from the rest of the field.
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Bears prove they own Bryce Young trade with dominant win vs. Panthers
Caleb Williams and D.J. Moore were among the key players the Bears acquired in the trade with the Panthers that led Carolina to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall. That duo showed on the field just how lopsided the deal was in Chicag's favor.
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Jayden Daniels for ROY? Try Jayden Daniels for MVP in standout rookie season
Washington's Jayden Daniels is putting up stellar, all-around stats that say he shouldn't just be the NFL's runaway Rookie of the Year, but also a serious candidate to become the first rookie in 67 years to win league MVP.
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Revisiting Cowboys' Super Bowl 30 win over Steelers
The Cowboys' Super Bowl drought is up to 28 seasons in 2024. They get a strong reminder of that in their latest matchup against the Steelers.
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Why Steelers need to stick to starting Justin Fields
The Steelers may not have intended to start Justin Fields over Russell Wilson this season, but they should be in going full reverse with that thinking now.
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Kirk Cousins proves he's all the way back to vintage Vikings swag during OT comeback vs. Bucs
With his comeback mojo picking up where it left off, Falcons QB Kirk Cousins has quickly proved the torn Achilles that ended his tenure in Minnesota is behind him.
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2024 NFL backup QB rankings: Best and worst No. 2 quarterbacks
What teams can best survive their starting quarterback going down in 2024 and who would be in the most trouble? Here's breaking down all the current backups from 1-32.
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Week 5 NFL picks against the spread: Bengals, Jets slow down Ravens, Vikings
In Sporting News' latest weekly game picks and predictions against the spread for Week 5, the Steelers, Bengals, Jets, and Texans all win big games to strengthen their statuses in the AFC.
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Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold: From 2018 draft to NFL comeback stories
Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold needed a fourth team to redeem their NFL careers. From the 2018 draft to a brief stint together on the Panthers, their roads to redemption were paved in very much the same way.
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Davante Adams trade fits: Chiefs, Steelers, Jets among best destinations
Davante Adams is looking like he wants to be traded from the Raiders, and the team will not lack high-profiler suitors, including one division rival and the team that starts his former QB.
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Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em advice for Week 5
Vinnie Iyer is back for another week of fantasy football season-long lineup advice, bringing his rankings and insights across all positions to help you make those tough Week 5 start 'em, sit 'em decisions based on matchups, usage, and other factors.
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NFL power rankings Week 5: Vikings, Chiefs stay undefeated; Eagles, Jets fade into Week 5
Here's looking at how all 32 NFL teams stack up against each other ahead of Week 5 of the 2024 regular season.
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Chiefs trade rumors: Five best Rashee Rice replacements
With Rashee Rice down for the season with a major knee injury, here are five veteran options for which Kansas City can trade to help its once again depleted receiver depth chart.
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Chiefs' offensive karma once again tied to Travis Kelce after Rashee Rice injury
Travis Kelce finally had a good game, but the Chiefs will need even more with Rashee Rice out for the foreseeable future.
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Why Sam Darnold has been an MVP candidate through 4 games — and why it can continue
The Vikings are 4-0 as the best team in the NFC after about a quarter of the 2024 NfL season and a big reason why is quarterback Sam Darnold and is MVP-caliber numbers during Minnesota's hot start.
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Why a Travis Kelce breakout game is coming in Week 4 vs. Chargers
Travis Kelce has only eight catches for 69 yards in the first three Chiefs games of the 2024 NFL season, but he should produce a lot more in the key Week 4 divisional road game at the Chargers. Here's why.
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How the Bills, Ravens landed the best QBs from the 2018 NFL Draft class
Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson were among five quarterbacks taken in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. Here's looking at back at how Buffalo and Baltimore aced it when several other teams either whiffed at QB or failed by not taking a chance on either.
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Will Micah Parsons be NFL's highest-paid defensive player next year?
Micah Parsons has been an elite and unique defensive player for the Cowboys since his rookie season. Here's how much he can earn in resetting the market and joining teammates Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb in getting a lucrative contract extension.
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Is Brian Daboll on hot seat after Giants' 1-3 start?
Brian Daboll is only in his third season of coaching the New York Giants, but could it be his last? Here's examining whether his seat is hot enough to be in the line of firing.
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Week 4 NFL picks against the spread: Cowboys get back on track, Chiefs keep winning
In our latest weekly game picks and predictions against the spread for the 2024 regular season, Baltimore holds off Buffalo, Green Bay edges Minnesota, and Pittsburgh rips Indianapolis
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Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em advice Week 4
Vinnie Iyer is back for another week of fantasy football season-long lineup advice, bringing his rankings and insights across all positions to help you make those tough Week 4 start 'em, sit 'em decisions based on matchups, usage, and other factors.
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History stacked against 0-3 Bengals, Jaguars in quest for postseason
The Jaguars and Bengals had some playoff promise going into the 2024 NFL season, but those hopes are all but dashed after both AFC teams fell to 0-3 on Monday night.
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Doug Pederson on hot seat after midseason collapse, early-season struggles
Doug Pederson had the Jaguars at 6-2 in the middle of the 2023 season, but since then, his team has gone only 3-9, losing eight of the past nine games. The pressure is on for Pederson to turn around the Jaguars, stat.
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NFL power rankings Week 4: Eagles and Lions bounce back, Chiefs hold down No. 1 spot
Here's looking at how all 32 NFL teams stack up against each other ahead of Week 4 of the 2024 regular season.
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