NFL Power Rankings Week 12: Eagles, Chiefs on top, but who else is actually good?
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 12: Eagles, Chiefs on top, but who else is actually good?

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 The NFL season is starting down the stretch, and there’s still a lot up in the air. ET GO DEEPER NFL Week 11 takeaways: Browns defense is 'special'; 49ers appear to be back Sunday: Lost to New York Giants 31-19 Are they good? Up next: vs. Carolina Panthers, Sunday, 1 p.m. New York Giants Sunday: Beat Washington Commanders 31-19 Are they good? Mac Jones is 32nd in the league in EPA per attempt, but the good news is the Giants’ win Sunday put the Patriots one step closer to being able to draft Jones’ replacement. Up next: at New York Giants, Sunday, 1 p.m. Carolina Panthers Sunday: Lost to Dallas Cowboys 33-10 Are they good?

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NFL Week 16 picks against the spread: Caleb Williams will keep it close against Lions
4 days, 17 hours ago

NFL Week 16 picks against the spread: Caleb Williams will keep it close against Lions

New York Times  

I need to adopt a new mediocre-to-poor quarterback. It’s not like we’re asking Williams to win Sunday; just stay within seven points of a banged-up Detroit Lions team that everyone is betting will bounce back after losing to the Buffalo Bills. Herbert used to be able to lean on J.K. Dobbins and the run game, but he’s hurt and the …

Pro Picks: Eagles will beat Steelers in a close one and Bills will upset the Lions
1 week, 4 days ago

Pro Picks: Eagles will beat Steelers in a close one and Bills will upset the Lions

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. Tampa Bay at Los Angeles Chargers Line: Chargers minus 3 The banged-up Buccaneers beat three last-place teams in a row to move into first place in the NFC South. BEST BET: CHARGERS: 23-17 Buffalo at Detroit Line: Lions minus 1 1/2 …

NFL Power Rankings Week 14: Bills, Eagles peaking, plus worst-case scenarios
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 14: Bills, Eagles peaking, plus worst-case scenarios

New York Times  

The Week 14 NFL Power Rankings don’t want to be a downer, but since we did best-case scenarios last week, it’s only fair to consider the worst-case scenarios for all 32 teams. Up next: vs. Carolina Panthers, Sunday, 1 p.m. Buffalo Bills Last week: 3 Sunday: Beat San Francisco 49ers 35-10 Worst-case scenario: Derrick Henry going wild in the playoffs …

NFL Week 13 picks against the spread: Stay warm and pick the relaxing sides on Thanksgiving
3 weeks, 4 days ago

NFL Week 13 picks against the spread: Stay warm and pick the relaxing sides on Thanksgiving

New York Times  

People like to say that Thanksgiving is about family, but it’s really about eating weird stuff that you normally don’t, taking the day off from work and reducing stress — and let’s face it, some family members can be a challenge to your relaxation goals. GO DEEPER NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Eagles, Packers rising, plus the best case for …

NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Eagles, Packers on the rise as Chiefs, Steelers slip
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Eagles, Packers on the rise as Chiefs, Steelers slip

New York Times  

The Week 13 NFL Power Rankings are in a holiday mood so we’re going to look at this season’s best-case scenario for all 32 teams. Up next: vs. Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, 1 p.m. Baltimore Ravens Last week: 8 Monday: Beat Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 Best-case scenario: Super Bowl After a one-week slump against the Steelers, Baltimore put 30 points on …

NFL Week 11 top storylines: Chiefs-Bills, Ravens-Steelers and can Bears get right vs. Packers?
1 month ago

NFL Week 11 top storylines: Chiefs-Bills, Ravens-Steelers and can Bears get right vs. Packers?

New York Times  

And the beat goes on. Another action-packed slate of games is upon us as Week 11 of the NFL regular season offers four high-stakes divisional matchups and another three contests between projected playoff teams. Pittsburgh’s defense, which is eighth-best in yards and second-stingiest in points per game, will certainly receive its most challenging assignment of the season. If the Ravens …

NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Something nice about every team, starting with Lions, Chiefs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Something nice about every team, starting with Lions, Chiefs

New York Times  

Read our Week 12 NFL Power Rankings The Power Rankings are aware that there may be bigger news around the country today, and that makes Week 10 the perfect time for us to focus on the positive. Last week: 4 Sunday: Beat Miami Dolphins 30-27 Something nice: Josh Allen’s TD-to-INT ratio After throwing three touchdowns Sunday against the Dolphins, Buffalo’s …

NFL Week 8 picks against the spread: Backing Jameis Winston, one of the planet’s 32 best QBs
1 month, 4 weeks ago

NFL Week 8 picks against the spread: Backing Jameis Winston, one of the planet’s 32 best QBs

New York Times  

That sound you hear is the metal jaws of the garbage truck scraping the bottom of the bin. — Kurt Warner October 22, 2024 If Winston came in right away last week, the Browns would’ve easily covered the spread against the Cincinnati Bengals. And Winston will let it fly against a Ravens defense that ranks 27th in EPA per play …

NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Are Packers, Steelers, Seahawks contenders?
2 months ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Are Packers, Steelers, Seahawks contenders?

New York Times  

Read our Week 12 NFL Power Rankings The Week 8 Power Rankings are here, and it’s time to take a closer look at everyone’s resume. Up next: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, 1 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles Last week: 18 Sunday: Beat New York Giants 28-3 Who have they beaten? Up next: at New England Patriots, Sunday, 1 p.m. Las Vegas …

NFL Power Rankings Week 7: How good are Ravens, Lions? Plus more big questions
2 months, 1 week ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 7: How good are Ravens, Lions? Plus more big questions

New York Times  

Read our Week 12 NFL Power Rankings We’re a third of the way through the NFL season, and we have some answers about some teams. Up next: vs. Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Last week: 11 Sunday: Beat New Orleans Saints 51-27 One Big Question: What will Mike Evans’ career numbers be? Up next: at Atlanta …

Vikings, Ravens, Buccaneers and Commanders Prove They're Still Alive in Prove-It Week
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings, Ravens, Buccaneers and Commanders Prove They're Still Alive in Prove-It Week

Associated Press  

The article highlights the divisional battles in the NFL, with teams like the Vikings, Ravens, Buccaneers and Commanders proving their worth in Week 4. The Vikings' Sam Darnold shines brightly for the team, leading them to a convincing victory against the Green Bay Packers. The Ravens' Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry continue their unstoppable partnership, while the Buccaneers' offense shines …

NFL Week 4 Power Rankings: Vikings, Seahawks among early-season surprises
2 months, 4 weeks ago

NFL Week 4 Power Rankings: Vikings, Seahawks among early-season surprises

New York Times  

Read our Week 8 NFL Power Rankings It’s only Week 4 in the NFL, and already the league has given us plenty of surprises. ET Last week: 1 Sunday: Beat Atlanta Falcons 22-17 Surprise: Travis Kelce’s mortality The Chiefs offense isn’t “The Chiefs Offense” and a lot of that is because Kelce has only eight catches for 69 yards. Up …

City Section top 10 football rankings
3 months, 1 week ago

City Section top 10 football rankings

LA Times  

Receiver Da’Mari Hall and Narbonne will get to face Cathedral on Friday. City Section top 10 football rankings after Week 3: 1. SAN PEDRO ; Pirates’ line play keeps improving; next up is offensive-minded Eagle Rock. PALISADES ; Double overtime loss to Brentwood helps prepare Dolphins for Western League. WESTCHESTER ; Running back Landon Davis showing big-play abilities.

Pre-training camp NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs and 49ers reign, Texans and Bears on the rise
5 months ago

Pre-training camp NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs and 49ers reign, Texans and Bears on the rise

New York Times  

Read our Week 12 NFL Power Rankings The longest offseason in major professional sports will be over by the end of the week. GO DEEPER Offseason observations from all 32 NFL teams: Chiefs' rebuilt WR room, Kirk Cousins' impact Last season: 9-8, missed playoffs Entering his second season, Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is 15th in the NFL’s MVP odds, according …

Chiefs vs. 49ers Super Bowl 58 expert picks, odds: Early predictions mostly with Kansas City
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs vs. 49ers Super Bowl 58 expert picks, odds: Early predictions mostly with Kansas City

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Super Bowl LVIII between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII kicks off from Allegiant Stadium at 6:30 p.m. San Francisco is slightly favored, but expect this line to fluctuate as we get closer to the game. He set a new record for career playoff receptions while adding to his touchdown total in …

Projecting each NFL playoff team’s odds to win the Super Bowl, with wild-card matchup analysis
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Projecting each NFL playoff team’s odds to win the Super Bowl, with wild-card matchup analysis

New York Times  

Don’t miss a single beat of the playoffs with Robert Mays and the gang on “The Athletic Football Show.” Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts. Are we destined for a San Francisco 49ers–Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl showdown, or will one of the teams playing on wild-card weekend pull off an upset en route to a shot at the …

NFL Power Rankings Week 18: Browns and Packers move up, plus a lesson from every team
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 18: Browns and Packers move up, plus a lesson from every team

New York Times  

Like the rest of you, the Power Rankings are trying to make some sense of this NFL year as we head into the final week of the regular season. Up next: vs. Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. Cleveland Browns Thursday: Beat New York Jets 37-20 The lesson: They didn’t even need Deshaun Watson The Browns would be one of …

Analysis: Cowboys got all the breaks while Ravens and 49ers were big winners, locking up No. 1 seeds
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis: Cowboys got all the breaks while Ravens and 49ers were big winners, locking up No. 1 seeds

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Lamar Jackson threw five touchdown passes and had a perfect passer rating, helping the Ravens secure a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs while also boosting his chances to win his second NFL MVP award. Arizona’s stunning comeback win over the Eagles also gave the …

NFL Week 17 takeaways: What ails the Eagles? What should Bears do with draft’s No. 1 pick?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Week 17 takeaways: What ails the Eagles? What should Bears do with draft’s No. 1 pick?

New York Times  

After Week 17 in the NFL began with wins by the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys, the drama continued Sunday with 14 games, including 10 in the early window. They manhandled the Dolphins — one of football’s best — even though they were coming off an emotional victory on the road and playing on a short week. The Bills and …

NFL Power Rankings Week 17: Ravens take over the top spot, plus an MVP for every team
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 17: Ravens take over the top spot, plus an MVP for every team

New York Times  

The NFL’s MVP award is going to dominate much of the conversation in the final two weeks of the regular season, but the Power Rankings think we should be celebrating more than just one player. ET GO DEEPER NFL’s 12 biggest surprises of 2023, led by Baker outplaying 2022 Brady: Sando’s Pick Six Sunday: Beat Dallas Cowboys 22-20 MVP: Tyreek …

NFL playoff picture after Week 15: Eagles fall to Seahawks, lose control over NFC’s top seed
1 year ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 15: Eagles fall to Seahawks, lose control over NFC’s top seed

New York Times  

Read the latest on the NFL playoff picture. Remaining schedule: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, vs. Carolina Panthers, at Tennessee Titans Odds: To make playoffs: 72.6 percent | To earn bye: 0 percent | To win Super Bowl: 2 percent Cleveland Browns Quarterback Joe Flacco, who turns 39 next month, has eclipsed 300 yards in back-to-back games, and he’s thrown for …

How to fix one big issue for the Chiefs, Eagles, Lions and Jaguars
1 year ago

How to fix one big issue for the Chiefs, Eagles, Lions and Jaguars

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs. Seahawks on Monday Night Football The race is not given to the swift nor the strong, but to the one that endures until the end. The Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars all seemed set to run away with their divisions while vying for the top seeds in …

NFL Power Rankings Week 15: Chaos in the AFC, plus a fantasy spotlight for every team
1 year ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 15: Chaos in the AFC, plus a fantasy spotlight for every team

New York Times  

It’s Week 15 in the NFL, which means millions of Americans are sweating their fantasy football team’s playoff positioning because this is the week the playoffs begin in most leagues. ET Sunday: Lost to Chicago Bears 28-13 Fantasy spotlight: The rookies Running back Jahmyr Gibbs and tight end Sam LaPorta are each top 11 in fantasy points among rookies this …

NFL Power Rankings Week 14: 49ers make a statement, plus worst-case scenarios
1 year ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 14: 49ers make a statement, plus worst-case scenarios

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 Last week, the Power Rankings looked at the best-case scenario for all 32 NFL teams, but it’s late in the season and we’ve had to watch so many bad Jets quarterbacks that it’s taken all the optimism out of us. ET Sunday GO DEEPER Jones: NFL officials face impossible task — we or …

NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Cowboys, Steelers moving up, plus best-case scenarios
1 year ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Cowboys, Steelers moving up, plus best-case scenarios

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 The homestretch of the NFL season is upon us, and the Power Rankings are in an optimistic mood. Up next: at Green Bay Packers, Sunday, 8:20 p.m. San Francisco 49ers Thursday: Beat Seattle Seahawks 31-13 Best case: Super Bowl ring Since acquiring defensive end Chase Young at the trade deadline, the 49ers are …

Analysis: AFC’s race for the No. 1 seed is tight with 4 division leaders earning Week 12 wins
1 year ago

Analysis: AFC’s race for the No. 1 seed is tight with 4 division leaders earning Week 12 wins

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. “When you have a short week and you’re playing a team like the Raiders, who always plays you tough, you have to bounce right back,” Mahomes said. A week after drops by Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Justin Watson cost them a win against the Eagles, it was important …

What we learned in NFL Week 12: Colts, Broncos flip the AFC playoff script and more
1 year ago

What we learned in NFL Week 12: Colts, Broncos flip the AFC playoff script and more

New York Times  

A year ago at this time, the Denver Broncos were mired in a five-game losing streak. Whether the Broncos and Colts remain contenders in a crowded AFC playoff race will reveal itself over the coming weeks, but their surprising revivals this season — coupled with that of the Houston Texans, who despite a loss Sunday are 6-5 and in the …

Analysis: The NFC goes through Philadelphia, but the 49ers and Cowboys aren’t far behind
1 year ago

Analysis: The NFC goes through Philadelphia, but the 49ers and Cowboys aren’t far behind

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and the rest of San Francisco’s dynamic offense racked up 377 yards and the defense was dominant. Purdy has thrown 18 touchdown passes and only six interceptions, but he’s prone to making dangerous throws, including one that was returned for a TD by …

NFL Power Rankings Week 11: Browns, Texans on the rise, plus head coach status check
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 11: Browns, Texans on the rise, plus head coach status check

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 It’s Week 11 in the NFL, and it’s time to start thinking about who among the current head coaches has a future that will extend into the 2024 season. ET Sunday: Beat Cincinnati Bengals 30-27 Coach status: Safe It looks like everyone who’s been saying that DeMeco Ryans was going to make a …

NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Ravens the new No. 1, midseason report cards for all 32 teams
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Ravens the new No. 1, midseason report cards for all 32 teams

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 We’re through nine weeks of the NFL season, and that means the Power Rankings can start handing out report cards. Up next: vs. New York Giants, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday: Beat Tennessee Titans 20-16 Report card: B-minus Yes, the Steelers are two games above.500, but we can’t forget the hype surrounding …

NFL Week 9 takeaways: Chiefs win despite quiet offense; is C.J. Stroud already a top-15 QB?
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Week 9 takeaways: Chiefs win despite quiet offense; is C.J. Stroud already a top-15 QB?

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Here’s the most amazing thing about this team — they lost their starting running back before the season and may still have the best running game in the league. The Ravens’ victory over the Seahawks was especially impressive because the Seahawks have been a …

NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Eagles, Ravens at the top, plus something scary for every team
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Eagles, Ravens at the top, plus something scary for every team

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 Happy Halloween, NFL fans. Up next: vs. Buffalo Bills, Sunday, 8:20 ET Sunday: Beat Los Angeles Rams 43-20 Something scary : This version of Dallas The Cowboys led Sunday’s game 33-3 late in the second quarter. ET Sunday: Lost to Minnesota Vikings 24-10 Something scary : Jordan Love’s play The man Green Bay …

NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Chiefs, Eagles are 1-2, plus one question for each team
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Chiefs, Eagles are 1-2, plus one question for each team

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 The Power Rankings have a new No. Up next: at Tennessee Titans, Sunday, 1 p.m. Minnesota Vikings Monday: Beat San Francisco 49ers 22-17 One question: Who designs the Vikings’ turnover celebrations? Up next: at Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, 1 p.m. Tennessee Titans Sunday: Bye One question: What’s the plan at quarterback? Up next: vs. …

NFL Power Rankings Week 7: Dolphins move ahead of 49ers; Browns, Jets rising
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 7: Dolphins move ahead of 49ers; Browns, Jets rising

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 One-third of the NFL season is complete, and we’re still trying to get our arms around who in the league is good and who is not. Up next: at Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, 4:05 p.m. New York Jets Sunday: Beat Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 Who’d you beat? Up next: vs. Cleveland Browns, Sunday, 1 …

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Unbeaten no more as 49ers, Eagles upset by backup QBs
1 year, 2 months ago

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Unbeaten no more as 49ers, Eagles upset by backup QBs

New York Times  

In Cleveland, the journeyman quarterback who’s been cut a staggering 11 times in his career — at one point, he was the XFL’s leading passer — outlasted the league’s newest star in an upset no one saw coming. The league’s two remaining unbeatens — the 49ers and Eagles — both suffered their first loss of the season at the hands …

NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Lions, Jaguars on the rise, plus rookie check-in
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Lions, Jaguars on the rise, plus rookie check-in

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 It’s already Week 6 in the NFL. ET Sunday: Beat New York Giants 31-16 Miami might have missed on second-round cornerback Cam Smith, but the Dolphins made up for it with third-round pick De’Von Achane. Sunday: Beat Buffalo Bills 25-20 Wide receiver Calvin Ridley has helped after being acquired in a trade with …

NFL Week 5 takeaways: Patriots, Mac Jones unravel again; Eagles stay perfect with imperfect win
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Week 5 takeaways: Patriots, Mac Jones unravel again; Eagles stay perfect with imperfect win

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. A week after the New England Patriots suffered the worst loss of Bill Belichick’s head-coaching career against the Cowboys, they nearly matched it in Sunday’s 34-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson left Sunday’s game against the Titans in …

NFL Power Rankings Week 5: 49ers, Eagles rule and Dolphins tumble on Chaos Week
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 5: 49ers, Eagles rule and Dolphins tumble on Chaos Week

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 The Cincinnati Bengals are terrible. Up next: vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 4:05 p.m ET Sunday Sunday: Lost to Los Angeles Rams 29-23 in OT Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson isn’t quite there as a passer, but former Eagles offensive architect Shane Steichen, now the Colts’ head coach, is producing offense nonetheless. ET Sunday in London …

NFL Power Rankings Week 4: Dolphins, 49ers are 1-2, plus QB confidence ratings
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 4: Dolphins, 49ers are 1-2, plus QB confidence ratings

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 Every week in the NFL is a Quarterback Week. ET Sunday: Beat Chicago Bears 41-10 QB confidence rating: 10 Patrick Mahomes is still the league’s gold standard. ET Sunday: Beat Washington Commanders 37-3 QB confidence rating: 8 All is forgiven after Josh Allen’s Week 1 meltdown. ET Sunday: Beat Tennessee Titans 27-3 QB …

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 3: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits | Tony Jones, Josh Reynolds and more
1 year, 2 months ago

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 3: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits | Tony Jones, Josh Reynolds and more

New York Times  

Read the latest edition of Jake Ciely’s fantasy football rankings ahead of Week 11. Browns lead the league in rush attempts, rush yards and are second to the 49ers in YPC Jerome Ford handled 90% of the running back touches after Nick Chubb’s injury. Woo-oo Worthy QB: Jared Goff, DET RB: Jerome Ford, CLE; Joshua Kelley, LAC WR: Zay Jones, …

NFL Power Rankings: Dolphins, Eagles on the rise; offense is back!
1 year, 3 months ago

NFL Power Rankings: Dolphins, Eagles on the rise; offense is back!

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 The Power Rankings are happy to announce that offense is back in the NFL. ET Sunday: Beat New England Patriots 24-17 After two games, the Dolphins lead the NFL in yards per game and yards per play, and one of those games was against Bill Belichick. Sunday: Beat Los Angeles Chargers 27-24 Ryan …

What we learned in NFL Week 2: Giants are resilient, Cowboys roll, Bengals and Chargers look off
1 year, 3 months ago

What we learned in NFL Week 2: Giants are resilient, Cowboys roll, Bengals and Chargers look off

New York Times  

From the depths of 60-0 deficit six quarters into their season, and a 21-point third-quarter hole Sunday in Arizona, the Giants suddenly, improbably, have life. We’re only two weeks into the season, but the early returns in Chicago aren’t promising — for the Bears or their franchise quarterback. The Chiefs still didn’t look like the Chiefs on Sunday in Jacksonville, …

NFL future power rankings: Why Chiefs, Eagles and Bills are best-positioned franchises
1 year, 3 months ago

NFL future power rankings: Why Chiefs, Eagles and Bills are best-positioned franchises

New York Times  

Read our NFL Week 8 Power Rankings. It’s been a few years since The Athletic produced “NFL Future Power Rankings” sizing up how teams are positioned for success three years down the road. Group Blue Chip Common Cyclical Growth IPO Penny Preferred Value Conference AFC NFC Division AFC East AFC North AFC South AFC West NFC East NFC North NFC …

Pro Picks: Bengals over Cowboys in Super Bowl 58
1 year, 3 months ago

Pro Picks: Bengals over Cowboys in Super Bowl 58

Associated Press  

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs know winning consecutive Super Bowls is a tough task. Falcons NFC WEST: The 49ers have a healthy Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey for a full season and a dominant defense that’s still missing Nick Bosa. The Los Angeles Rams still have Aaron Donald, Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp but they’re rebuilding after a dreadful …

Pro Picks: Eagles’ talent over Chiefs’ experience
1 year, 10 months ago

Pro Picks: Eagles’ talent over Chiefs’ experience

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Philadelphia Eagles left their dog masks at home. Back in the Super Bowl five years after winning the first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history, the Eagles took a different path to reach this one. They’re 1 1/2-point favorites against the Kansas City Chiefs, per FanDuel Sportsbook, after outscoring the Giants and 49ers 69-14 in the playoffs. During …

NFL playoff picture in Week 18: Seahawks clinch with Packers loss to Lions
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL playoff picture in Week 18: Seahawks clinch with Packers loss to Lions

New York Times  

Half of the 14-team NFL playoff field features teams that didn’t make the postseason last year, and two of those teams, the Dolphins and Seahawks, entered Week 18 needing help from other teams to get into the tournament. Odds: To win conference: 31.9 percent | To win Super Bowl: 16.3 percent The Bills’ 35-23 win against the Patriots means a …

NFL Week 11 takeaways: What happened to the Giants? How good are the Cowboys?
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL Week 11 takeaways: What happened to the Giants? How good are the Cowboys?

New York Times  

Just when we thought we had a good sense of which teams were playoff hopefuls and which teams were playing out the string through 10 weeks of the season, Sunday happened. That’s mostly been borne out this season, with six one-score games coming into this week, and now three consecutive wins that required Detroit to gut it out late into …

NFL Power Rankings: 49ers, Seahawks on the rise; Raiders, Jaguars tumble
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL Power Rankings: 49ers, Seahawks on the rise; Raiders, Jaguars tumble

New York Times  

Listen, media literacy is hard. By yards per carry, TruMedia’s EPA per rush and EPA per touch, it was the best game by a starting Cowboys running back since Ezekiel Elliott entered the league in 2016. Up next: Bye week Fact: You’re not wrong for feeling like the 49ers are the league’s least predictable team week to week. ET Fact: …

NFL Week 8 best bets: Games with intriguing early lines and odds
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL Week 8 best bets: Games with intriguing early lines and odds

LA Times  

New San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey carries the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. To go from a Super Bowl champion to a team averaging just five yards per play through six games is quite a fall from grace. The 49ers went into the game tops in the league in yards per play allowed with 4.2, …

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