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Among notable talking points when it comes to scouting, though, is Alabama’s defense, which shut down another talented offense. It’s time to start thinking historically about this Crimson Tide unit. MARVEZ: Lessons from NFL Week 1 Elsewhere, Royce Freeman leads the running back discussion in the country and for the 2017 NFL Draft, as this class looks like the Year of the Running Back. Also in this week’s draft spotlight is a nugget on Cooper Rush, recanted allegations on a one-time top prospect and something you missed....

Teams will only be allowed to reopen facilities if it is allowed by state and local restrictions for containing the spread of the coronavirus, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell shared in a memo Friday. IYER: Making sense of reported Rooney Rule change While the move is a step toward starting the 2020 season on time, the continued restrictions on players and coaches indicate the league still has a long way to go....

Both Tom Brady and Russell Wilson have donated $10k each on Hamlin’s GoFundMe page. Apart from Wilson and Brady, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has also donated $15k. The Washington Commanders have also donated $5k but fans on social media trolled them for it. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is the second-highest donor as he has chipped in with $18,003k. A donation from ‘Carpet Man Flooring’ also equaled $5k, a similar amount to the Washington Commanders, and as a result, the fans took digs at the troubled franchise....

Jones-Drew, whom the Jacksonville Jaguars chose not to re-sign, had previously visited the Pittsburgh Steelers but didn't get a offer from them. The Raiders re-signed Darren McFadden for their backfield, but they decided to let former Jaguars running back Rashad Jennings leave for the New York Giants. Both Jones-Drew and McFadden have been banged up and slowed down, but now they'll form the new committee in Oakland. The Jaguars, meanwhile, have moved on with former Minnesota Vikings backup Toby Gerhart as their new workhorse....

Even if they’re not officially “injured,” players are likely hurting somewhere due to the toll of the schedule and its weekly collisions with other big, fast, highly-trained professional athletes. Often the key for NFL teams who make the playoffs and ultimately meet in the Super Bowl is simply which team’s roster who can hold itself together long enough to suffer the fewest amount of significant injuries and play through the nagging ailments at a high level....

Not only does the NFL offer free live streaming of its games on mobile devices via the NFL and Yahoo! Sports apps, but all of the major live TV streaming services in the United States now carry all of the networks that broadcast NFL games. MORE: Watch NFL games live on fuboTV (7-day free trial) While those live TV streaming services charge monthly fees, they all offer free trials. So if one so chooses, he or she can simply cancel the subscription before the end of the trial period in order to keep the experience free....

Following the projections from No 1 through No. 18 overall involving the non-playoff teams, here’s going 23 deep with the picks this week with six exiting teams joining them. The Dolphins forfeit their first-rounder after losing to the Bills as part of their league-imposed punishment for tampering, but the Seahawks, Chargers, Vikings, Ravens and Buccaneers all are now already on the clock. Here’s what they might all do with their picks, based on the updated draft order:...

It’s hard to say whether the Raiders’ final season in Oakland before they move to Las Vegas will be successful, but one thing is certain: It will not be boring. Since trading for Antonio Brown in the offseason, the Raiders have been extremely busy—and not just because they featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks. The wide receiver missed most of training camp with frostbite on his feet, incurred after not wearing the appropriate footwear in a cryotherapy chamber....

With players going out with injuries or even on their own terms into retirement, teams have until Saturday to finalize their 53-man rosters. Three things that matter Change coming to Jaguars’ defense? Jacksonville has three explosive weapons in defensive ends Josh Allen, Yannick Ngakoue and Calais Campbell, but defensive coordinator Todd Wash explained he is comfortable changing up his scheme to ensure the team can maximize Allen and Ngakoue together....

The star in question was All-Pro center Jason Kelce, who should have been called for a penalty in Philadelphia’s game-opening drive. The penalty in question — assisting the runner — occurred when Kelce attempted to pull Kenneth Gainwell into the end zone following a short screen pass to the running back. Gainwell ultimately fell short of the goal line. But a few Texans defensive players, including Kurt Hinish, pointed to Kelce, suggesting he should have been called for a penalty....

But are the takeaways as positive or negative as some think? Here we rate the level of worthiness and accuracy of overreactions tied to Sunday’s developments. “Patrick Mahomes is real, spectacular and the new best QB of the 2017 draft class.” Level of accuracy: 70 percent In his first real start replacing Alex Smith as the Chiefs’ quarterback, Mahomes lit up a good — albeit Joey Bosa-less — Chargers pass defense....

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But a fourth-down toss to the right was eaten up by the Jacksonville defense, and Pittsburgh turned it over on downs with 4:19 to play in the first quarter. The play, a toss to Le’Veon Bell, came after the Jaguars had called a timeout. It resulted in a loss of four yards on fourth-and-1. LIVE: Jaguars vs. Steelers updates NFL players, current and former, had eyes on the Jaguars-Steelers game Sunday and were tweeting their thoughts....

The clinching scenarios are highlighted by the Chiefs and Saints, who play a potential Super Bowl preview at 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday. Both have already clinched spots in the postseason, with Kansas City controlling the AFC West, too, and looking for a first-round bye. The other six teams that have clinching possibilities in Week 15 are the Bills, Steelers, Titans, Seahawks, Rams and Buccaneers. Below are all the NFL playoff clinching scenarios for the eight teams that have chances to stamp their postseason status in Week 15, followed by a complete playoff picture....

The Eagles have a similar opportunity in the NFC, as there are three Week 16 scenarios in which Philadelphia can clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Vikings can clinch a first-round bye. The Rams, after demolishing the Seahawks in Week 15, can officially clinch the division Sunday. The NFC South is a playoff picture worth watching on its own. All three contenders from the division have chances to clinch playoff berths in Week 16....

The Patriots and Chiefs survived tough road games over the weekend to stay on their collision course for another AFC championship game meeting. The 49ers didn’t lose because they didn’t play anyone during their bye. Then there’s a baker dozen of teams that are even with 2-2 records. That’s more than 40 percent (13 of 32) of the league, including one entire division in which all teams are tied for both first and last place with that record....

Unfortunately, a little more than half the league — 18 teams — will be staying home for the postseason. With a Week 18 happening this season, every team has a chance to finish strong. With Week 15 in the books, here’s how every team ranks in relation to the others 1-32 in turning the corner to holiday-powered Week 16. MORE: Updated NFL standings, playoff picture from Week 15 NFL power rankings Green Bay Packers 11-3 (previous ranking: 2) The Packers keep building their solid resume, headed to another 13-win season, three-for-three there with the combination of Aaron Rodgers and Matt LaFleur....

While six teams have separated with 5-1 or better records (see the 6-0 Cardinals) and seventh can join that group on Monday night, the interesting movement is in the muddled middle between 4-2 and 2-4. With the playoffs having room for 14 teams, there’s plenty that can change in the back end of the playoff picture. Here’s how SN sees how all the teams stack up against each other 1-32 with one third of the 2021 season finished:...