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 multiple touchdowns in all three of his starts this season. Raiders, vs. Texans Odds: To make playoffs: 67.8 percent | To earn bye: 0 percent | To win Super Bowl: 1.2 percent In the hunt • Houston Texans • Buffalo Bills • Pittsburgh Steelers • Denver Broncos • Las Vegas Raiders • Los Angeles Chargers Eliminated • Tennessee Titans • New York Jets • New England Patriots NFC playoff picture Seed Team Record Week 15 result y--1 49ers 11-3 W vs. ARI x--2 Cowboys 10-4 L vs. BUF 3 Lions 10-4 W vs. DEN 4 Buccaneers 7-7 W vs. GB x--5 Eagles 10-4 L vs. SEA 6 Vikings 7-7 L vs. CIN 7 Rams 7-7 W vs. WAS x — Clinched playoff berth | y — Clinched division title San Francisco 49ers The NFC West champions have outscored their opponents 207-94 during their six-game winning streak. Remaining schedule: vs. New York Giants, vs. Cardinals, at Giants Odds: To make playoffs: 100 percent | To earn bye: 5.5 percent | To win Super Bowl: 6.7 percent GO DEEPER Eagles' Patricia assumes defensive play-calling duties: Sources Minnesota Vikings The Vikings are taking on water, and they’re going to rue a major missed opportunity Saturday against the Bengals, who won in overtime after scoring 21 fourth-quarter points. Remaining schedule: vs. Saints, at Giants, at 49ers Odds: To make playoffs: 52.1 percent | To earn bye: 0 percent | To win Super Bowl: 1 percent In the hunt • Seattle Seahawks • New Orleans Saints • Atlanta Falcons • Green Bay Packers • New York Giants • Chicago Bears Eliminated • Washington Commanders • Arizona Cardinals • Carolina Panthers GO DEEPER What we learned in NFL Week 15: Beware the Ravens and Bills, trouble in Pittsburgh and more GO DEEPER NFL QB EPA rankings: Brock Purdy is in Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers territory “The Football 100,” the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, is on sale now.

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Seahawks’ loss to Vikings sends their playoff chances tumbling
14 hours, 54 minutes ago

Seahawks’ loss to Vikings sends their playoff chances tumbling

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — For the Seattle Seahawks, there is now no easy path to the postseason. According to the NFL, the Seahawks’ probability of making the playoffs fell to 24% after Sunday’s 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, who pulled ahead on a late touchdown pass from Sam Darnold to Justin Jefferson and held on thanks to a game-sealing interception of …

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 …

2024 NFL playoff picture: Who’s sealed their spot and who’s still in the hunt after Week 15
6 days, 17 hours ago

2024 NFL playoff picture: Who’s sealed their spot and who’s still in the hunt after Week 15

CNN  

CNN — The NFL playoffs are nearly in sight and the heat is on for some teams still in the fight to make the postseason. The reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs secured their 10th straight playoff berth with five games to spare after beating the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday in Week 13. The San Francisco …

NFL Week 16 playoff scenarios: Ravens, Broncos, Packers can clinch berths; Chiefs closing in on AFC’s top seed
6 days, 17 hours ago

NFL Week 16 playoff scenarios: Ravens, Broncos, Packers can clinch berths; Chiefs closing in on AFC’s top seed

New York Times  

With the NFL calendar moving to Week 16, seven of the 14 playoff spots are accounted for and several more can be locked down ahead of Christmas. Dolphins loss or tie and Cincinnati Bengals loss or tie and Colts loss or tie Los Angeles clinches a playoff berth with: 1. Chargers tie and Dolphins loss and Colts loss and Bengals …

First-place Steelers, Eagles meet in battle of Keystone State that is potential Super Bowl preview
1 week, 3 days ago

First-place Steelers, Eagles meet in battle of Keystone State that is potential Super Bowl preview

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Sunday, 4:25 p.m., FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Eagles by 4 1/2 Against the spread: Pittsburgh 10-3; Philadelphia 8-5 Series record: Eagles lead 48-29-3. Last meeting: On Oct. 30, 2022 in Philadelphia, Jalen Hurts passed for 285 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Eagles to a 35-13 win. Brown was targeted just four times in last week’s …

Chargers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
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1 week, 3 days ago

Chargers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

They received blue pin-striped, short-sleeved work shirts complete with embroidered name tags. “The culture that he’s trying to build around here,” edge rusher Joey Bosa said, “that we’re hard workers, that we come to work every single day, and it’s not always pretty.” Coming off a disappointing loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chargers’ fortitude will be tested as …

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 …

Panthers at Eagles: How to watch, odds, expert picks with Philadelphia as big favorite
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Panthers at Eagles: How to watch, odds, expert picks with Philadelphia as big favorite

New York Times  

The red-hot Philadelphia Eagles look to keep things going when they host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. How to watch Panthers at Eagles Philadelphia has won eight in a row after last week’s impressive road victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The Panthers won back-to-back games before their Week 11 bye, followed by a pair of three-point defeats — two weeks …

Eagles clinch playoff berth with win vs. Panthers, Cardinals loss: Key takeaways
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Eagles clinch playoff berth with win vs. Panthers, Cardinals loss: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Brooks Kubena, Joseph Person and Lauren Smith The NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles extended their winning streak to nine games Sunday, picking up a 22-16 win in a back-and-forth contest against the visiting Carolina Panthers. @saquon | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/3DDRTLlB2x — Philadelphia Eagles December 8, 2024 But despite Barkley’s strong play and Jalen Hurts’ three-touchdown day, the improved Panthers never slipped …

Pro Picks: Falcons will upset the Vikings in Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pro Picks: Falcons will upset the Vikings in Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. Buffalo at Los Angeles Rams Line: Bills minus 3 1/2 The Bills already clinched their fifth straight AFC East title, Josh Allen is the betting favorite for NFL MVP and the No. BEST BET: BILLS: 27-20 Atlanta at Minnesota Line: Vikings …

NFL best bets Week 14: Packers, Chiefs, Dolphins to cover and a couple over-unders
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NFL best bets Week 14: Packers, Chiefs, Dolphins to cover and a couple over-unders

New York Times  

If you thought that the Chicago Bears’ game-ending blunder was bad or that Justin Tucker’s fall from GOAT status was tough, imagine being on the wrong side of both of those bets this past week. Sign Up Best bets for NFL Week 14 If you gleaned any takeaways from the Bears-Lions Thanksgiving matchup other than the Bears’ incompetency, it was …

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 …

Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Guide: Your roadmap to NFL matchups, with other games, times and odds
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Guide: Your roadmap to NFL matchups, with other games, times and odds

Associated Press  

The long sports-filled Thanksgiving weekend is a time when many Americans enjoy gathering with friends and family for good food, good company and hopefully not too much political conversation. Battle 4 Atlantis championship, 5:30 p.m., ESPN: One of the premier early season tournaments, the eight-team field includes No. Oklahoma City at Los Angeles Lakers, 10 p.m., ESPN: The Thunder look …

NFL Week 13: Steelers-Bengals and 4 more games with biggest impact on playoff odds
3 weeks, 5 days ago

NFL Week 13: Steelers-Bengals and 4 more games with biggest impact on playoff odds

New York Times  

Thanksgiving is here, and that means it’s time to really start diving into the NFL playoff picture. So, let’s get started: Team Current playoff odds Playoff odds with win Playoff odds with loss Dolphins 32.8% 49.2% 23.2% Packers 93.9% 96.5% 89.5% The Dolphins have the third-highest swing in playoffs odds going into Week 13 at 26%. GO DEEPER NFL best …

NFL best bets Week 13 with overs on Bears-Lions, Eagles-Ravens: ‘Give me all the food and all the points’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NFL best bets Week 13 with overs on Bears-Lions, Eagles-Ravens: ‘Give me all the food and all the points’

New York Times  

Thanksgiving is on Thursday, so we’ll have NFL football on all day — and there’s nothing better than football and mountains of food. Last week’s record: 2-2-1, -0.20 units Season record: 26-28-3, -3.70 units, -6.1% ROI Here are three plays to kick off the week, including one on Thanksgiving. Sign Up Best bets for NFL Week 13 Chicago Bears at …

News Analysis: Rams’ path to playoffs: Analysis of NFC West race for the division crown
3 weeks, 6 days ago

News Analysis: Rams’ path to playoffs: Analysis of NFC West race for the division crown

LA Times  

Coach Sean McVay congratulates players as they come off the field after the Rams scored a touchdown against Philadelphia on Sunday. The Rams made the playoffs five times in coach Sean McVay’s first seven seasons, qualifying three times by winning the NFC West and twice when finishing second. With six games left, including division matchups against the San Francisco 49ers, …

NFL Week 13 playoff scenarios: How Bills, Chiefs and Lions can clinch spots
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NFL Week 13 playoff scenarios: How Bills, Chiefs and Lions can clinch spots

New York Times  

Three NFL teams are in position to potentially clinch playoff spots in Week 13 — the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions. A win, San Francisco 49ers loss or tie, Arizona Cardinals loss or tie, Seattle Seahawks loss and Tampa Bay Buccaneers loss or tie OR 2. A win, 49ers loss or tie, Cardinals loss or tie, Seahawks …

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 …

Super Bowl 2025 odds: Detroit Lions emerge as favorites
1 month ago

Super Bowl 2025 odds: Detroit Lions emerge as favorites

New York Times  

The Kansas City Chiefs have been unseated. A new favorite to win the Super Bowl has emerged — and no, it’s not the Buffalo Bills, despite their masterful win against the previously undefeated Chiefs. Sign Up Super Bowl 2025 odds Detroit is on an eight-game win streak after a ballistic 52-6 dismantling of the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. If the …

NFL Week 11 Sunday review: Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late
1 month ago

NFL Week 11 Sunday review: Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late

CNN  

CNN — Week 11 saw late drama, blowout wins and surprising upsets as the 2024 NFL season’s playoff picture became a little bit clearer. And they did so admirably, holding Baltimore’s offense to two touchdowns – one coming late in the fourth quarter – and a season-low 329 total yards, as well as forcing three turnovers. Jackson looked out of …

2024 NFL Week 11: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for
1 month ago

2024 NFL Week 11: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for

CNN  

CNN — Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season is here and the race for the playoff spots are beginning to heat up. Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The two teams will face off again in Week 16 to offer Sunday’s loser the chance at redemption, but in terms of mid-season momentum, Week 11’s clash could be vital. ET Week 11’s game …

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 …

Pro Picks: Big-time QB matchups highlight the NFL’s Week 11 schedule
1 month, 1 week ago

Pro Picks: Big-time QB matchups highlight the NFL’s Week 11 schedule

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. Cincinnati at Los Angeles Chargers Line: Chargers minus 1 1/2 Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and the Bengals had a shot to knock off the Ravens last week, but blew a 14-point lead and then couldn’t convert a 2-point conversion at the …

NFL Week 10 takeaways: Who’s more disappointing, Jets or Cowboys? Are Steelers Super Bowl worthy?
1 month, 1 week ago

NFL Week 10 takeaways: Who’s more disappointing, Jets or Cowboys? Are Steelers Super Bowl worthy?

New York Times  

Week 10 Sunday brought a possible end to the Cowboys’ and Jets’ playoff hopes, an even more improbable escape for the Chiefs, the Steelers staying hot and foiling more Jayden Daniels late-game magic, the Falcons stumbling in New Orleans, and the Bucs falling short against the 49ers despite some Baker Mayfield heroics. Although I never buy Jerry Jones’ annual Super …

NFL best bets Week 10: Betting on bad defense for TNF and Miami to lose on Monday
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NFL best bets Week 10: Betting on bad defense for TNF and Miami to lose on Monday

New York Times  

My NFL Projection Model has had a nice little run here. Last week’s record: 3-2, +1.30 units Season record: 22-21-2, +1.00 units, +2.1% ROI I’m a little late to start this week due to some family matters, so I missed out on some value. I’m also sharing a “worst price to bet,” which is the last number that I would …

NFL strength of schedule takeaways: Which teams have the toughest remaining games?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NFL strength of schedule takeaways: Which teams have the toughest remaining games?

New York Times  

We are around the midway point of the NFL regular season, and with playoff races taking shape, we have to remember that not all remaining schedules are created equal. According to my NFL Projection Model, the Steelers actually have the toughest remaining strength of schedule. The same can be said for a few other teams ranked at the top of …

Pro Picks: 6 teams are road favorites and 2 more are slight underdogs in Week 10
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pro Picks: 6 teams are road favorites and 2 more are slight underdogs in Week 10

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. Atlanta at New Orleans Line: Falcons minus 3 1/2 Kirk Cousins has helped the Falcons reach first place in the NFC South and Atlanta isn’t looking back. They’re 5-2 against the spread in their past seven games overall and 4-1 ATS …

NFC North Showdown: Lions' High-Powered Offense Facing Packers' Ball-Hawking Defense
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

NFC North Showdown: Lions' High-Powered Offense Facing Packers' Ball-Hawking Defense

Associated Press  

The NFC North showdown between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions is set to take place this Sunday. The Lions have a high-powered offense, while the Packers specialize in taking the ball away. The game is expected to be a high-scoring contest, as both teams are capable of scoring plenty of points. Detroit has been a dominant force …

2024 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: Each Team’s Path to the Postseason
1 month, 3 weeks ago

2024 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: Each Team’s Path to the Postseason

New York Times  

There are 590 quintillion different ways the season could end. The New York Jets lost to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, but their chances of making the playoffs remained less than 1 percent. The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants in Week 13, but their chances of making the playoffs remained 1 percent. The Chicago Bears lost to the …

NFC South Showdown: Falcons Face a Rejuvenated Buccaneers in Tampa Bay
1 month, 4 weeks ago

NFC South Showdown: Falcons Face a Rejuvenated Buccaneers in Tampa Bay

Associated Press  

The Atlanta Falcons will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a highly anticipated matchup. The Falcons are coming off a tough loss to the Seattle Seahawks, while the Buccaneers have been struggling to find their footing after losing key players to injuries. This game will be a test of the Falcons' offense and defense, as well as the Buccaneers' ability …

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 …

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Bears have their guy, Cowboys shocked at home
2 months, 1 week ago

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Bears have their guy, Cowboys shocked at home

New York Times  

It was an unnerving sight: an NFL head coach disappearing into the blue medical tent on the sideline during a game, then walking to the locker room with the training staff. That means Williams has thrown for nine touchdowns in his first six starts, matching the total the Bears’ last two first-round picks at quarterback amassed across their entire first …

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 …

What we learned in NFL Week 4: Ravens get mojo back, Vikings prove staying power
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What we learned in NFL Week 4: Ravens get mojo back, Vikings prove staying power

New York Times  

Two weeks ago, the Baltimore Ravens walked off their home field 0-2 while boos rained down. Cincinnati is still 7-14-1 under coach Zac Taylor in the month of September, but 0-4 would’ve been pretty close to a death knell: only one team in NFL history, the 1992 San Diego Chargers, made the playoffs after losing their first four games of …

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 …

Sports betting: The NFL season opens on Thursday, bringing NFL betting back with it
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sports betting: The NFL season opens on Thursday, bringing NFL betting back with it

Associated Press  

The NFL season, and NFL betting, are back. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints, +120 The Carolina Panthers allowed the most rushing touchdowns of any team a year ago, giving Kamara a good chance to find the end zone in this NFC South matchup. The New York Giants allowed the second-most rushing touchdowns in 2023 and Jones should get a lot …

Pro Picks: Eagles will beat the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, preventing a 3-peat
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pro Picks: Eagles will beat the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, preventing a 3-peat

Associated Press  

The Chiefs are going for a three-peat. Giants NFC North Detroit lived up to its preseason hype last season and would’ve reached its first Super Bowl if coach Dan Campbell didn’t stick to his aggressive approach on fourth downs in the NFC title game in San Francisco. Derek Carr had a so-so first season in New Orleans and there’s no …

2024 NFL win total projections for all 32 teams: Experts react to our model
3 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 NFL win total projections for all 32 teams: Experts react to our model

New York Times  

The Detroit Lions have never won 10 or more games in consecutive seasons. — Brooks Kubena Win total: 10.0 Despite Dallas’ three consecutive 12-win seasons, the model’s 10-win projection is right on line with what most would expect from the Cowboys. — Zac Jackson GO DEEPER Browns restructure Watson's contract, release Huntley Win total: 8.2 The Saints entered last year …

Lions and Packers and Vikings and Bears, oh my! The NFC North has become a daunting division
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions and Packers and Vikings and Bears, oh my! The NFC North has become a daunting division

Associated Press  

The week before Minnesota Gov. “The NFC North,” Walz said, “is the one.” With 38 combined wins including the playoffs, the NFC North was second in the league behind the AFC North last season and ought to have as good of an opportunity as any of the eight quartets to stake that claim as the NFL’s best in 2024. The …

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 …

NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week
7 months, 1 week ago

NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week

Associated Press  

Even though the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will not occur until almost the midpoint of the season, NFL fans will be treated to a pair of playoff rematches on the opening weekend. It also marks the second straight season the Chiefs will have a Super Bowl rematch after they lost to the …

Which NFL teams have the biggest swings in Super Bowl 2025 odds since last year?
10 months, 1 week ago

Which NFL teams have the biggest swings in Super Bowl 2025 odds since last year?

New York Times  

With Super Bowl XLVIII in the books, let’s look at the fresh Super Bowl odds for next February. Below the table, we’re going to look at the teams that have seen their fortunes change the most — by comparing their post-Super Bowl odds with those on the eve of training camp in 2023. We’ll also look at the teams that …

Super Bowl 2025 odds: 49ers are early favorites; Chiefs, Ravens and Bills among top teams
10 months, 1 week ago

Super Bowl 2025 odds: 49ers are early favorites; Chiefs, Ravens and Bills among top teams

New York Times  

The Chiefs beat the 49ers in overtime to win Super Bowl LVIII. Consider that the Chiefs had worse odds entering this year’s playoffs than they did after last year’s Super Bowl win. Super Bowl 59 odds Team Odds 49ers +500 Chiefs +700 Ravens +850 Bills +1200 Lions +1200 Bengals +1400 Cowboys +1600 Eagles +1600 Dolphins +2000 Packers +2500 Texans +2500 …

Pro Picks: Chiefs and 49ers will win to set up a Super Bowl rematch
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Pro Picks: Chiefs and 49ers will win to set up a Super Bowl rematch

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. The defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs are in the AFC championship game for the sixth straight season, but going on the road for the first time in that span. KANSAS CITY at BALTIMORE Line: Ravens minus 3 1/2 Mahomes led the …

Super Bowl 2024 odds: 49ers still favorite with Ravens close behind entering championship weekend
11 months ago

Super Bowl 2024 odds: 49ers still favorite with Ravens close behind entering championship weekend

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Super Bowl LVIII between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs The NFL is down to its final four teams, and the San Francisco 49ers remain favorites to win Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. After narrowly escaping with a win against the Green Bay Packers in the divisional round, the 49ers host the Detroit Lions …

Lions vs. 49ers odds: San Francisco a big favorite in Detroit’s first NFC Championship game since 1991
11 months ago

Lions vs. 49ers odds: San Francisco a big favorite in Detroit’s first NFC Championship game since 1991

New York Times  

Update: The Super Bowl matchup is set with the Chiefs vs. 49ers. The Detroit Lions are in the NFC Championship game for the first time since 1991. San Francisco finished third in points per game in the NFL while Detroit finished fifth. The big difference is that the 49ers’ defense finished third in points per game allowed while the Lions …

Ravens-Texans matchup highlights mouthwatering slate of Divisional Round playoff games along with Packers-49ers, Chiefs-Bills and Lions-Buccaneers
11 months, 1 week ago

Ravens-Texans matchup highlights mouthwatering slate of Divisional Round playoff games along with Packers-49ers, Chiefs-Bills and Lions-Buccaneers

Daily Mail  

The hard-to-predict group should be a better slate of games than the Wild Cards The NFL's final eight are all three games away from lifting a Lombardi Trophy The NFL Divisional round is set. QBs CJ Stroud and Lamar Jackson will be the duo in Baltimore under the biggest spotlight Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens In matchup of the future …

Rams vs. Lions in NFC wild-card playoffs: How to watch, start time and prediction
11 months, 1 week ago

Rams vs. Lions in NFC wild-card playoffs: How to watch, start time and prediction

LA Times  

The Rams need to account for where Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is lining up at all times. Quarterback Matt Stafford returns to Ford Field for the first time since the Rams acquired him in a 2021 trade for Jared Goff and draft picks. Stafford, who led the Rams to a Super Bowl title in 2021, made the Pro Bowl …

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