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Tom Brady first broadcast review: How GOAT QB fared in first NFL game for Fox
Tom Brady's much-anticipated debut as FOX Sports' lead NFL game analyst was a solid start for the all-time greatest QB's promising TV career.
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Worst overreactions from NFL Week 1, from rookie QBs' struggles to Cowboys' dominance
Everything that happened in Week 1 of an NFL regular season is hyperbole, with the good being the very best and the bad being the absolute worst. 2024 is no different when comes to these misguided, knee-jerk overreactions.
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Brock Purdy contract projection: 49ers QB set to be NFL's highest-paid QB
Brock Purdy has a chance to break the bank with the 49ers at whole new level in 2025 after several NFL quarterbacks got paid with lucrative extensions that gave them the richest contracts at the position in 2024.
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Justin Fields stats in Steelers debut make Week 2 QB decision easy
Justin Fields wasn't really in the Steelers starting QB battle in training camp and the preseason, but he made the most of Russell Wilson needing to miss Week 1 in Atlanta with a calf injury.
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Dak Prescott must deliver more wins as NFL's highest-paid player
Dak Prescott is once again the NFL's highest-paid player in terms of average annual salary with his new four-year contract in Dallas, but now the pressure is on to raise his play in the playoffs.
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Week 1 NFL picks against the spread
In our first picks and predictions against the spread for the 2024 regular season, Philadelphia, Cleveland and San Francisco join Kansas City in taking care of business in three of Week 1's biggest matchups.
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Ranking the NFL's best head coaches 2024
The NFL's best head coaches list takes on a different look in 2024 with Super Bowl winners Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll no longer in the mix.
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Fantasy Football Sleepers Week 1: Potential fantasy breakouts at each position
Struggling with setting your Week 1 lineup? These are three players from each position that you should considering getting into your lineup this week.
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Xavier Worthy's jaw-dropping debut puts Ravens, rest of NFL on notice
The Chiefs wasted no time showing the Ravens and all other AFC title contenders why they aggressively traded up with the Bills to draft wide receiver Xavier Worthy to pair with Patrick Mahomes.
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Why Chiefs are Sporting News' pick to win Super Bowl 59 over Lions
The Chiefs are set up for an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title as Patrick Mahomes waits to take down a new NFC opponent in New Orleans in February.
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Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 1
Vinnie Iyer is back for another season of fantasy football lineup advice, bringing his rankings and insights across all positions to help you make those tough Week 1 start 'em, sit 'em decisions based on matchups, usage, and other factors.
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Fantasy Football TNF Start 'Em and Sit 'Em: Chiefs vs. Ravens
The 2024 NFL season kicks off Thursday night as the Chiefs host the Ravens. We break down the Thursday Night Football opener and all of its fantasy football implications.
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Four reasons why the Dallas Cowboys will miss the NFC playoffs in 2024
The Cowboys have made the playoffs in three consecutive seasons under Mike McCarthy, but here's boldly predicting they won't even earn an NFC wild-card berth in 2024.
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Why Chiefs will be the first NFL team to win three straight Super Bowls
The Kansas City Chiefs are already a Super Bowl dynasty, but they are positioned to do something with Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid that even Bill Belchick and Tom Brady couldn't pull off with the Patriots.
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NFL predictions 2024: Final standings, playoff projections, & Super Bowl 59 pick
Will the Chiefs win the Super Bowl again? What teams will and won't make the playoffs after the 2024 regular season? Sporting News looks into its crystal ball once again to make its best-laid picks and predictions.
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Fantasy Football Busts Week 1: Players at each position to consider leaving on your bench
It may be tough to "sit" someone you drafted to be a starter on your fantasy roster, but consider letting these players rest up on the bench this week.
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Week 1 NFL power rankings: Eagles, Bills, Jets bump up behind Chiefs
Following a long offseason of free agency, the draft, training camp and the preseason, here's how all 32 teams stack up against each other going into the 2024 NFL regular season.
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NFL Mock Draft 2025 2.0: Carson Beck edges Shedeur Sanders as top QB
Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer delivers his second early mock projections for the 2025 NFL Draft, with two Colorado stars going in the top 10.
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NFL quarterback rankings for 2024, from Patrick Mahomes to Gardner Minshew
Patrick Mahomes reigns among NFL quarterbacks yet again after winning his third Super Bowl, but what does the hierarchy look behind him going into the 2024 season? Here's a look at how all 32 projected starting QBs stack up against each other.
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Ranking the NFL's top-30 running backs in 2024
Is Christian McCaffrey still the king of NFL backfields? Here's an updated look at Sporting News' league-wide running back rankings ahead of the 2024 regular season.
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Ranking the NFL's best wide receivers, led by Tyreek Hill
A ton of wide receivers got paid big money during the NFL offseason, with two looking for a massive payday soon. Here's how they stack up against each other as the very best at the position going into the 2024 regular season.
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Ranking the NFL's best tight ends, led by Travis Kelce
Is Travis Kelce still the king of NFL tight ends, even with some hot competition from young rising stars and consistent contemporaries? Here's looking at the latest best in the position going into the 2024 regular season.
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Ranking the NFL's best defensive players, led by Myles Garrett and Micah Parsons
Whether they rush the quarterback from the edge or clean up on the back end in coverage, here are the NFL's most impactful defensive players going into the 2024 regular season.
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2025 NFL Draft big board: Top 50 players & position rankings
Just in time for Week 1 of the college football and NFL seasons, here's an early look at the top 50 overall prospects for next year's draft.
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The NFL's highest-paid wide receivers
NFL wide receiver salaries continue to escalate and there are a new wave players at the position getting paid top dollar. Here's looking at the earning power of the very best in 2024.
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Fantasy Football Roundtable: Debating 14 of the toughest Draft Day decisions
When looking at your fantasy football draft rankings for 2024 on your cheat sheet of choice, there are still plenty of close calls to make on whom to pick from a position. Here's debating each one to help you decide.
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Updated 2024 Fantasy Football DEF Rankings: Top defenses, best sleepers to draft
Looking at how to best target a starting defense and special teams unit in your fantasy football redraft leagues for 2024? Here's our latest annual dive into the positional rankings.
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Updated 2024 Fantasy Football K Rankings: Top kickers, best sleepers to draft
Still using a kicker in your redraft fantasy football league? Here's looking at how you should target them in 2024, starting with two familiar scorers at the top.
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Updated Fantasy football rookie rankings for 2024: Marvin Harrison Jr. tops list
Here's breaking down the 2024 NFL rookie class based on their fantasy football value for the upcoming season, starting with must-draft impact players and later diving into some deep sleepers.
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Kadarius Toney, Desmond Ridder, and more of the biggest cuts around the NFL
Here's looking at some of the most recognizable NFL players who were released from rosters in the final 2024 preseason cuts.
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Ja'Marr Chase contract projection
Ja'Marr Chase should become the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL over Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb, but likely not until 2025.
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A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith: Which Eagles WR is the better fantasy football draft value?
The Eagles have two top-notch fantasy football wide receivers, but is it better to draft A.J. Brown earlier or wait for DeVonta Smith a little later? Here's a breakdown and a decision on the draft debate.
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Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels: Who's the better fantasy football value pick?
Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, the best rookie quarterbacks in the NFL for the 2024 season, are both rising up fantasy football drafts boards, but which will be the better value?
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Comparing Yahoo, ESPN fantasy football rankings to find sleepers, busts
Yahoo and ESPN have some key differences in their fantasy football PPR rankings for 2024 redraft leagues. Here's how managers can use that to their advantage in drafts on either site.
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Fantasy Football: Best season-long QB-WR stacks to target in 2024
For those who like to double-dip with top performers from the same passing game in fantasy football in season-long leagues, here are the best QB-WR stacks to draft in 2024.
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Fantasy Football Deep Sleepers: 12 breakout players to target late in 2024 drafts
Looking for some players with big upside to draft late in your fantasy football drafts? Here's 12 targets for the 14th round or later that can give you sneaky good value.
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NFL preseason rookie stock watch
Which rookies, quarterbacks and otherwise, are rising or falling in the NFL 2024 preseason? Here's an update after Week 2's exhibition game action.
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Fantasy Football Value Picks 2024: Best draft steals, most underrated players
Who are the best draft values to target as top fantasy football sleepers in your 2024 redraft leagues? Here's looking at how to find great ROI from every position.
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NFL preseason Week 2 takeaways: Russell Wilson slops, Daniel Jones flops
Russell Wilson returned to uninspiring results playing QB ahead of Justin Fields for the Steelers, while two NFC East QBs delivered in different directions. Here are all the Week 2 overreactions and takeaways from the 2024 NFL preseason.
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CeeDee Lamb contract projection: What will Cowboys need to pay star WR?
CeeDee Lamb has been holding out of Dallas' training camp as he seeks a new lucrative long-term deal, but the final numbers aren't likely to change much given he's already near the top of the wide receiver market.
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Patience will make Dak Prescott the NFL's highest-paid player
Dak Prescott is waiting for the Cowboys to give him a new lucrative contract extension ahead of his 2025 NFL free agency, giving him the key leverage in trying to once again become the league's highest-paid QB.
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Why Aidan O'Connell should start over Gardner Minshew in Week 1
The Raiders might seem to have a tough starting quarterback decision between second-year passer Aidan O'Connell and veteran newcomer Gardner Minshew, but there's one clear choice.
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Fantasy Football Kicker Auction Values 2024: Dollar projections, rankings
For those who use an auction format to select players in fantasy football draft leagues, here's what you need to know about the dollar values for kickers across the board in 2024.
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Fantasy Football 2024: 'Do Not Draft' list of overrated players to avoid
Here's the annual advice column on players who are overrated, over-ranked, and being over-drafted in fantasy football redraft leagues in 2024.
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Fantasy Football Defense Auction Values 2024: Dollar projections, rankings
Here's a look at the projected dollar values for defense/special teams units to consider for those participating in auction fantasy football leagues in 2024.
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Fantasy Football Defense Breakouts 2024: Potential D/ST sleepers
Take a look at some of sneakiest draft and auction values when targeting your D/ST in 2024 fantasy football leagues.
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What's the best draft position in fantasy football for 2024?
You can win your fantasy football redraft league no matter where you draft in the first and subsequent rounds. Here's advice on how to do just that.
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What to watch for NFL preseason Week 2
Week 2 of the NFL preseason has many key 2024 storylines in play, including Tennessee trying to build more buzz as a sleeper AFC playoff contender and Denver and Las Vegas coming closer to starting quarterback decisions.
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Why Jets are smart not to give into Haason Reddick trade request
Haason Reddick wants a trade before playing a down for the Jets, but it would make no business sense for his new team to deal the former Eagles pass rusher.
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Three takeaways from Stetson Bennett's 4-INT preseason game
The Rams should have very mixed feelings about the second-year quarterback after an up-and-down performance to open the NFL preseason
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NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways & overreactions: Steelers' QB 'battle' and more
Is Justin Fields vs. Russell Wilson heating up? What should one make of the fine performances from Joe Burrow and Jordan Love? Here's looking at the biggest overreactions and proper reactions from Week 1 of the 2024 NFL preseason.
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Grading NFL rookie QB preseason debuts
How did every key rookie quarterback fare in their preseason debuts over the weekend? Here's breaking down and rating their first impressions from best to worst.
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Jim Harbaugh's Chargers preseason debut: 3 takeaways from coach's NFL return
The Chargers were down several starters in their first game of the 2024 NFL preseason against the Seahawks, but they still provided a good idea of what kind of team they will be under Jim Harbaugh.
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Fantasy Football Defense Tiers 2024: D/ST draft strategy, rankings, sleepers
Breaking down the 2024 fantasy football rankings for defense/special teams units, taking into consideration this year's upside much more than last year's finish.
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Patrick Willis retirement, explained: Why 49ers linebacker unexpectedly retired in his prime after eight-year career
Patrick Willis never had a dropoff in his defensive play as a Hall of Fame linebacker and a big part of that was his decision to walk away from the NFL earlier than most expected.
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Iyer: Breaking down which non-Hall of Fame QBs deserve to get gold jackets
There are 26 quarterbacks in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a list that has stayed the same since Peyton Manning was a no-brainer induction in 2020. Here's looking at which QBs are worthiest to expand that list past 30 in the near future.
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Ranking best new NFL players eligible for NFL Hall of Fame class of 2025
The list of candidates for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame will grow in 2025 with a lot of big names retiring in 2020. Here's looking at the best new players eligible for Canton, and the 10 finalists who fell just short in 2024.
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Caleb Williams sitting out Hall of Fame game, hoping for preseason debut vs. Bills
Caleb Williams will not get his first taste of NFL game action in the Hall of Fame preseason opener against the Texans.
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Explaining why Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael is nicknamed 'Mongo'
Why was former Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael nicknamed "Mongo"? Here's looking at back at how he also got the perfect moniker to transition into pro wrestling after his Hall of Fame football career.
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Best plays in Devin Hester's Hall of Fame career
Devin Hester had 20 special teams return touchdowns in his career, including regular season and playoffs, mostly for the Bears. Here's looking back at the most notable big scoring plays in his now Hall of Fame career.
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Steve McMichael vs. ALS: How Bears Hall of Fame legend is battling disease
Bears Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve "Mongo" Michael was a tough competitor on the field as a dominant defensive lineman, but his battle against ALS with unwavering resolve is unbeatable.
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Meet the NFL's 2024 Hall of Fame class, including Devin Hester and Andre Johnson
Here's looking at the seven men who will be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio in August 2024, including the five latest modern enshrined players and two senior selections.
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Fantasy football sleepers 2024: Best undervalued draft target from each NFL team
Who are the most underrated players to target in 2024 fantasy football drafts? Here's looking at the top sleeper on every NFL team.
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Who has the most gold medals overall in Summer Games history?
Here's breaking down the most decorated Olympic champions in the 32 Olympiad history of the Summer Games going into Paris 2024.
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All-time gold medal totals in Summer Games history by country
Here's breaking down how the gold medals have been distributed by nation in the long history of the Summer Olympic Games going into Paris 2024.
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Running back position battles 2024: 12 RB depth charts to watch most in training camp
Here's breaking down and projecting some of the NFL's most intriguing uncertain running back situations in training camp based on potential fantasy football value and depth chart roles.
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Wide receiver position battles 2024: 12 WR depth charts to watch most in training camp
Here's breaking down and projecting some of the NFL's most intriguing uncertain wide receiver situations in training camp based on potential fantasy football value and depth chart roles.
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Best tips, advice for dominating your 2024 fantasy football snake draft
Getting ready to put together a winning team in your redraft leagues in 2024? Make sure you read Vinnie Iyer's draft game plan to help dominate your leagues this fantasy football season.
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'Cobra Kai' Season 6 Part I review
Fans of "Cobra Kai" will get exactly what they came back for as Netflix releases a third of the "Karate Kid" legacy series' final season.
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Why Terrell Owens felt 'disrespected' after being ignored by Tom Brady
Terrell Owens has a ridiculous take on how Tom Brady disrespected him by not asking the Buccaneers to sign him in 2021.
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5 teams that need to figure out the most during 2024 NFL training camps
Some NFL teams have a more personnel concerns sort out during 2024 NFL training camps than others. Here are five teams, including Jim Harbaugh's Chargers, that are facing the most 'hard knocks' in camp.
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14 rookie sleepers worth watching in NFL training camps
Quarterbacks and first-round picks will be under a very hot spotlight in 2024 NFL training camps, but here's looking at 14 rookies taken in the second round or later who will be vying for key roles during heated camp battles soon.
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The 5 best landing spots for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk
Which teams should be most in the running for 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk? Here are five teams to watch.
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Is a Davante Adams to the Jets trade possible?
Rumors of a potential Davante Adams receiving reunion with Aaron Rodgers are swirling, but here's why Adams is likely to stay a Raider this season.
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Predicting winners of key training camp QB battles
Most NFL teams are already set on their starting quarterbacks for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL regular season, but here's predicting how the league's five most uncertain QB situations will play out in training camp and the preseason.
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'Receiver' review: Davante Adams, George Kittle steal show
Does "Receiver" live up to the hype as the Peyton Manning-produced sequel to "Quarterback"? Why the latest Netflix NFL docuseries is worth watching.
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Every NFL team's most important non-QB in 2024
Quarterback is the most important position in the NFL but the other positions also have plenty of impactful, indispensable stars. Here's looking at most critical non-QB performer for every team for the 2024 NFL season.
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NFL All-Under-25 team: Lions, Chiefs dominate list
Who's the best player at every position who won't celebrate their 25th birthday before the start of the 2024 NFL season? Here's a break down of the league's most accomplished young stars.
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NFL All-Breakout Defense 2024: Jalen Carter, Derek Stingley Jr. lead a loaded team
Here's a look at the best 11 candidates to break out as young defensive players in 2024, stamped by the league's next two great defensive tackles and punctuated by a pair of playmaking safeties.
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NFL All-Breakout Offense 2024: Colts, Raiders double up on fun young teams
Here's a look at the top dozen candidates to break out as young offensive players in 2024, starting with an exciting second-year QB and ending with a promising set of five linemen.
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NFL’s All-Overpaid Team 2024: Deshaun Watson headlines worst contracts
NFL teams hand out a lot of bad contracts and often overpay players for either past performances or unrealistic future expectations. Here's looking across positions for the poorest returns on salary investments going into the 2024 season.
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NFL’s All-Underpaid Team 2024: Russell Wilson headlines best bargain contracts
Which NFL teams are about to get the best bang for their buck in their starting lineups in 2024? Here's a look at the biggest bargain contracts in terms of annual salary for the upcoming season.
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Belmont Stakes horses 2024: Fast facts, betting tips, predictions for final Triple Crown race
Before you make your bets and picks for the 2024 Belmont Stakes, here's breaking what you need to know about the horses in the field including Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and Preakness Stakes victor Seize The Grey.
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Ranking NFL QBs most likely to benched in 2024
Which projected starting quarterbacks are likely to lose their jobs to rookies or other veterans at some point during the NFL season? Here's looking at nine QBs who are sitting on the hottest pockets in 2024.
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Ranking NFL coaches on the hot seat
There are 32 head coaches in the NFL, and eight are new full-time for the 2024 season. While those sideline leaders are safe, along with the league's biggest winners, here's taking the temperature of the coaches under the most pressure this season.
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Every NFL team's biggest remaining need
With free agency and the draft well in the rearview mirror in the 2024 NFL offseason, here's looking at each team's top weakness going into training camp.
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Every NFL team's worst offseason move in 2024
Acing every move of an offseason is more difficult for some NFL teams than others, but all 32 tend to make at least one big misstep with a player personnel decision in either free agency or the draft. Here's looking at what stood out for each team in 2024.
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Projecting CeeDee Lamb's contract with Cowboys
CeeDee Lamb just saw his 2020 first-round draftmate Justin Jefferson break the bank with a historic wide receiver contract. Here's how that deal can help Lamb get what he's worth from the Cowboys.
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Projecting Ja'Marr Chase's next contract with the Bengals
Ja'Marr Chase will be the next big-time young NFL wide receiver in line for a contract extension after others get their deals done in 2024. Here's looking at the kind of contract Cincinnati officials need to give him to top-market value.
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Every NFL team's best offseason move in 2024
What did all 32 teams in the NFL ace most in their attempts to upgrade their 2024 personnel? Here's picking one standout move from each front office.
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Which NFL teams will disappoint in 2024?
The Chargers went from 10-7 and an AFC wild-card team in 2022 to 5-12 and needing a new coach in 2023. Which teams are most likely to go down that path in 2024?
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5 NFL teams most likely to have big turnarounds in 2024
The Texans went from 3-13-1 during the 2022 season to 10-7 and a AFC South title last season. Here's looking at five teams with the most potential for big turnarounds in 2024.
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NFL second-year QB predictions: Projecting C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, & more in 2024
C.J. Stroud already broke out for the Texans as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but will the other top QBs in his class catch up in Year 2? Here's breaking down the outlook for four sophomore passers.
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12 undrafted rookies who can make NFL rosters in 2024
Here's a look at a dozen players who could make final NFL rosters as rookies in 2024 despite not being drafted in April, including developmental backup QBs Sam Hartman, Austin Reed, and Jack Plummer.
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Rookie QB starting predictions: Will J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye, & Bo Nix start in 2024?
One rookie first-round quarterback, Caleb Williams, already has been named the Week 1 starter for the 2024 NFL season, but what about the five drafted behind him in the first round? Here's projecting when they will see their initial first-string action.
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Grading every NFL team's 2024 offseason
When combining the results of NFL free agency and the draft, which teams are the most and least improved? Here's breaking down all 32 ahead of 2024 training camp.
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Why Dak Prescott and Cowboys are in no rush for contract extension
Here's why Dallas and its veteran quarterback aren't feeling antsy about the delay.
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Projecting Justin Jefferson's contract extension with Vikings
Jefferson, who is not with Minnesota to start OTAs, is looking for a lucrative extension from the Vikings. What could his next contract be worth?
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NFL's 6 most improved coaching staffs for 2024
NFL teams that enjoy quick turnaround usually get immediate schematic results from new coaches and coordinators. Here are six teams hoping to tap into that kind of success in 2024.
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Rashee Rice timeline: Would Chiefs cut WR while he awaits discipline from NFL?
SN's Vinnie Iyer breaks down Rashee Rice's offseason issues and potential punishment from the NFL and the Chiefs.
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NFL's 6 most improved defenses for 2024, led by Eagles and Lions
The NFL always sees a big change in its defensive landscape from one season to the next. Here's a look at which teams will be the most improved in 2024 based on their offseason upgrades.
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NFL's 6 most improved offenses for 2024, from Bears to Jets
The Bears overhauled their offense around No. 1 overall QB pick Caleb Williams, while the Jets will be a lot better with Aaron Rodgers back healthy. Both are among the most improved offenses for 2024.
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Preakness Stakes horses 2024: Fast facts to know
Sporting News breaks down the current and historical trends for the 2024 Preakness Stakes that you should consider when picking Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan or another horse in the second leg of the Triple Crown.
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