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 Raiders Last week: 25 Sunday: Lost to Los Angeles Rams 20-15 Who have they beaten? Up next: vs. Green Bay Packers, Sunday, 1 p.m. New England Patriots Last week: 29 Sunday: Lost to Jacksonville Jaguars 32-16 Who have they beaten? Up next: vs. New York Jets, Sunday, 1 p.m. Tennessee Titans Last week: 28 Sunday: Lost to Buffalo Bills 34-10 Who have they beaten?

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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 …

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 …

Green Bay looks to rebound on the road against Seattle on Sunday night
1 week, 3 days ago

Green Bay looks to rebound on the road against Seattle on Sunday night

Associated Press  

Green Bay at Seattle Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Packers by 3 Against the spread: Green Bay 7-6, Seattle 6-6-1 Series record: Green Bay leads 15-9 Last meeting: Nov. 14, 2021, Packers win 17-0 at Lambeau Field. Key matchup The Packers offense overall appears to have the upper hand with the steady leadership of quarterback Jordan Love, …

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 …

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 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 …

49ers attempt to bounce back and boost their postseason chances as they visit Green Bay
1 month ago

49ers attempt to bounce back and boost their postseason chances as they visit Green Bay

Associated Press  

San Francisco at Green Bay Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 2 1/2. Last week: 49ers lost 20-17 at home to Seattle; Packers won 20-19 at Chicago 49ers offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Packers offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring 49ers defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Packers defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Turnover differential: 49ers plus-3; Packers …

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 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 …

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 …

What we learned in NFL Week 7: Chiefs flip the script, Steelers’ bet pays off
2 months ago

What we learned in NFL Week 7: Chiefs flip the script, Steelers’ bet pays off

New York Times  

After the Patriots lost their sixth in a row, first-year coach Jerod Mayo called his team soft. After the boos rained down on Saquon Barkley in his return to MetLife Stadium — one sign even read “TRAITOR” — the Eagles’ star running back torched his old team. AFC Standings Division Team Record AFC East Bills 5-2 Dolphins 2-4 Jets 2-5 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sportsbooks pulling hard for big underdogs Packers and Steelers in the playoffs
11 months, 1 week ago

Sportsbooks pulling hard for big underdogs Packers and Steelers in the playoffs

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Sportsbook directors follow the money when it comes to cheering for particular teams, and they are solidly behind the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend. “If we get the Steelers or the Packers to least cover, that’ll probably get us a pretty good week.” Bruce Marshall of The Gold Sheet said he thought those two …

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 …

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 …

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 playoff picture after Week 13: Jaguars lose Trevor Lawrence, control of AFC top seed
1 year ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 13: Jaguars lose Trevor Lawrence, control of AFC top seed

New York Times  

Read the latest on the NFL playoff picture. Remaining schedule: vs. Rams, at Jaguars, at 49ers, vs. Dolphins, vs. Steelers Odds: To make playoffs: 98.6 percent | To earn bye: 23.5 percent | To win Super Bowl: 11.6 percent GO DEEPER NFL Power Rankings Week 14: 49ers make a statement, plus worst-case scenarios The Chiefs are 2-3 over their last …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 playoff picture after Week 14: Patriots hang tight with league’s toughest schedule ahead
2 years ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 14: Patriots hang tight with league’s toughest schedule ahead

New York Times  

Week 14 has featured a loss for one team in the hunt for a No. Remaining schedule: at Chargers, vs. Texans, vs. Cowboys, at Jaguars Odds: To make playoffs: 88.3 percent | To earn bye: 0.0 percent | To win Super Bowl: 4.0 percent Cincinnati Bengals The Bengals didn’t have Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd or Hayden Hurst, but they still …

NFL Week 12 expert roundtable: A busy Thanksgiving, Bengals-Titans and QBs in need of a win
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL Week 12 expert roundtable: A busy Thanksgiving, Bengals-Titans and QBs in need of a win

New York Times  

With a three-game Thanksgiving Thursday serving as a lead-in to the rest of the Week 12 action, we thought we’d get this out a few days early. Jones: I think the Bills will be OK. Last week’s approach, where offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey lightened Josh Allen’s load and went with a more balanced approach, was smart. Kirk Cousins’ career stats: …

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, …

NFL Power Rankings: Bills, Chiefs remain on top; Dolphins, Eagles make a move
2 years, 3 months ago

NFL Power Rankings: Bills, Chiefs remain on top; Dolphins, Eagles make a move

New York Times  

Welcome back to another week of power rankings. “And I felt like early in the game what you want to do is be able to take the crowd out of the football game, and I think early on that was the thought process.” We have come a long way in a short time from Staley being the league’s analytics darling …

NFL Week 3 odds and totals: Opening spreads for every game
2 years, 3 months ago

NFL Week 3 odds and totals: Opening spreads for every game

New York Times  

NFL Week 3 gets started on Thursday night with an AFC North battle between the Browns and the visiting Steelers. Week 2 NFL betting recap Week 2 saw favorites go 8-6 straight up with two games pending on Monday night Underdogs went 9-4-1 against the spread Unders went 9-4-1 Favorites are now 17-11-1 straight up on the season, but underdogs …

NFL Week 14 picks: Chiefs beat Dolphins; Steelers lose again
4 years ago

NFL Week 14 picks: Chiefs beat Dolphins; Steelers lose again

LA Times  

The Times’ NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week’s matchups. Prediction: Panthers 28, Broncos 21 Texans at Bears Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: None. Prediction: Chiefs 28, Dolphins 20 Cowboys at Bengals Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: None. Prediction: Buccaneers 28, Vikings 24 Colts at Raiders Sunday, 1:05 p.m. TV: None. Prediction: Seahawks 28, Jets 20 Packers at Lions Sunday, 1:05 p.m. …

Packers head to San Francisco for another matchup with 49ers
4 years, 1 month ago

Packers head to San Francisco for another matchup with 49ers

Associated Press  

What a brilliant idea: The defending NFC champion 49ers hosting the team they vanquished in January to get to the Super Bowl, the Packers. What they present against a Packers team coming off a weak performance against underachieving Minnesota isn’t exactly spotlight material. Other injured 49ers include receiver Deebo Samuel, cornerback Richard Sherman, pass rushers Nick Bosa and Dee Ford, …

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