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NFL Week 6 top storylines: Commanders-Ravens, rookie QBs in spotlight and Jets start over

NFL Week 6 top storylines: Commanders-Ravens, rookie QBs in spotlight and Jets start over

It was a topsy-turvy week across the NFL. The New York Jets gave us the first head coach firing of the season. In Cleveland, the pressure continues to mount on Browns coach Kevin Stefanski and quarterback Deshaun Watson. New Orleans had to go to a backup plan at quarterback (Spencer Rattler) far sooner than expected […]

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NFL Week 6 roundtable: Jayden Daniels’ big test, Browns struggles and Jeff Ulbrich’s Jets

NFL Week 6 roundtable: Jayden Daniels’ big test, Browns struggles and Jeff Ulbrich’s Jets

What would it take for the Cleveland Browns to bench quarterback Deshaun Watson? It’s the biggest topic surrounding a floundering team as it faces the Philadelphia Eagles, in need of a win of their own coming off a bye. Jayden Daniels has captivated the league so far in 2024. But has he seen a test

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NFL players say more money, second bye week needed to approve 18th game: Poll

NFL players say more money, second bye week needed to approve 18th game: Poll

The handwriting is on the wall. NFL owners want to eventually expand the regular season from 17 games to 18. The owners usually get what they want, so it seems like a matter of when, and not if, we see an expansion. The current collective bargaining agreement runs through 2030, but NFL owners, officials and

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NFL quarter-season superlatives: Darnold and Daniels hot; Jaguars not; Chiefs face a challenge

NFL quarter-season superlatives: Darnold and Daniels hot; Jaguars not; Chiefs face a challenge

Follow live coverage of Buccaneers vs. Falcons on Thursday Night Football today The first quarter of the NFL season is in the books, and although there’s a lot of football left to play, you can sense things starting to fall into place for many teams (and developing concerns for others). Let’s take a look at

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Anonymous NFL player poll 2024: Josh Allen for MVP; Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson as building blocks

Anonymous NFL player poll 2024: Josh Allen for MVP; Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson as building blocks

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is widely regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. He has all of the desirable traits one could ask for in a quarterback: size, a cannon of an arm, elite-level athleticism, keen instincts, strong leadership traits and an intense competitive fire. Ever since he ascended to a

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NFL QB stock report, Week 5: Is Justin Herbert underutilized? Jayden Daniels surges up ranks

NFL QB stock report, Week 5: Is Justin Herbert underutilized? Jayden Daniels surges up ranks

Lamar Jackson’s second prime-time quarterback showdown went much better than the first. The two-time MVP’s Baltimore Ravens drubbed Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, 35-10, on Sunday night. Jackson amassed three touchdowns but didn’t need to do it all himself, as the running back tandem of Derrick Henry and Justice Hill combined for 305 yards

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NFL Power Rankings Week 5: Believing in the Vikings and rookie check-in

NFL Power Rankings Week 5: Believing in the Vikings and rookie check-in

In honor of Jayden Daniels’ historic start to his NFL career, the Power Rankings are checking in on rookies this week. Daniels, the No. 2 pick in April’s draft, has overshadowed top pick Caleb Williams and given Washington Commanders fans hope that they’ve finally found their savior. The news is not quite so good in

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Jayden Daniels and the Commanders’ offense have been even better than you think

Jayden Daniels and the Commanders’ offense have been even better than you think

(Editor’s note: This is excerpted from Mike Sando’s Pick Six of Sept. 30, 2024.) Let’s count the ways Jayden Daniels is transforming the Washington Commanders and the NFC East race. The Commanders moved atop the NFC East at 3-1 with a 42-14 domination at Arizona. Their Daniels-quarterbacked offense is setting the bar higher than anyone could have

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NFL Week 4 roundtable: Vikings-Packers showdown, Justin Fields’ rise, 0-3 teams in danger

NFL Week 4 roundtable: Vikings-Packers showdown, Justin Fields’ rise, 0-3 teams in danger

If 0-3 spells danger, then 0-4 spells disaster for an NFL team. The Jacksonville Jaguars and Cincinnati Bengals — both with high expectations entering the year — could find themselves in that position after Sunday. Before the season, some might not have expected Minnesota Vikings–Green Bay Packers to arguably be Week 4’s most interesting game.

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