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In our latest Sporting News power rankings, perfect Seattle doesn’t lose its No. 1 standing because of a bye, but there’s definitely a new worthy No. 2, with No. 4 rapidly pushing to challenge for the top spot, too. On the flip side, the Giants, Falcons and others separated a little from the Jets at the bottom and the middle had plenty of shakeup, too. Here’s how we have all 32 teams stacking up against each other going into Week 7, the near midway point:...

Of course, teams like the Rams and Colts are no longer buying into the idea that starters need to get some snaps in the preseason. The key starters for those teams won’t play in Week 3, but the rest of the league will offer plenty of looks at their biggest stars as the regular season approaches. MORE: Watch select NFL preseason games with fuboTV (7-day free trial) Thursday night’s Week 3 NFL preseason games are highlighted by some QB “debuts,” assuming the Panthers’ Cam Newton and the Packers’ Aaron Rodgers start as expected against the Patriots and Raiders, respectively....

Members of that squad usually have to sweat until at least November before the final undefeated team loses to guarantee Miami remains the only team to have ever completed an undefeated season from start to finish. Only one team this season, Kansas City (4-0), can still challenge that mark. Mediocrity rather than perfection is the big on-field story through the first four weeks of the 2017 NFL season. There are 13 teams at 2-2....

The receiver was running a slant route against cornerback Marcus Peters during camp but pulled up his route and started limping. He immediately fell to the ground and proceeded to limp into the locker room followed by the Ravens’ general manager, Eric DeCosta. It’s the second time during training camp that Bateman has suffered an injury. The week before, he missed some time with an abdominal injury, returning on Monday....

But here we are. It’s early August, Watson’s ongoing legal situation is still up in the air, and he’s still a member of the Houston Texans. Deshaun Watson won’t travel with the Texans to Green Bay this week The Houston Texans will fly out at the end of this week for the first preseason game of the 2021 season. The Texans will head to Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers, but it appears they will be without Deshaun Watson when they board the plane....

A “Sunday Night Football” showdown between the AFC North-leading Steelers and surging division rival Ravens should be great television. Saints-Falcons on Thursday night and Patriots-Dolphins on Monday night complete this weekend’s prime-time slate. NFL WEEK 14: Playoff picture | Power Rankings | Picks SU | Picks ATS Below is the full NFL Week 14 schedule, with kickoff times (all Eastern) and TV coverage. NFL schedule: Week 14 kickoff times, TV coverage MORE: Watch the NFL in the U....

Based on strength of schedule for all 32 teams, the Raiders have the hardest schedule in 2019. The opponents on the schedule for coach Jon Gruden’s team combined for a .539 win percentage last season, the highest number for any team’s opponents in 2019. Ironically, the team with the easiest schedule for 2019 based on opponents’ win percentage from last season is the Redskins, who are coached by Jon’s brother Jay Gruden....

The league said Wednesday the newsletter was written by the Duke Infection Control Outreach Network, the league’s infectious disease consultants, and sent to the league’s 32 teams on Monday. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Wednesday in an email the newsletter was informational. The two doctors who signed the newsletter advised teams that they did not need to screen players or staff to make sure they have not had close contact with anyone who traveled to or from areas where Ebola is now endemic....

The NFL should investigate reports of homophobic slurs used by the Panthers, said Julie Muller, commissioner of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC), which — partnered with the You Can Play Project — is dedicated to improving inclusion and acceptance of gay student-athletes. If reports are true, Muller said, Norman and the Panthers should face fines and suspensions. Just like Beckham. MORE: Openly gay athletes | Panthers coach Ron Rivera calls out ‘No Fun League,’ but ends team’s bat ritual...

The Titans said they will close its team facilities for a week, and that the team would work remotely in case their game would still be played against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday in Nashville. Later Tuesday, the NFL indicated it would move forward with the Sunday game, at least for now. The Titans have stated they may not see each other as a team until Saturday, which would entail just a walk through before Sunday afternoon’s game....

The Saints improved to 9-2 with a 34-31 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday and a win in Atlanta would seal a third consecutive NFC South title, as well as avenging the shock loss they suffered to the Falcons in Week 10. While a playoff spot is little more than a formality for New Orleans—the 5-6 Panthers are its closest rivals in the division—extending the winning to three games would go some way towards consolidating their chances of earning a first-round bye....

Unfortunately, the former Chiefs’ 2020 campaign was cut short after he sustained a back injury that later required minor surgery. Kansas City went on to win the AFC Championship without its All-Pro right tackle, but the team suffered in the absence of both Schwartz and fellow injury casualty Eric Fisher in the Super Bowl: the Bucs’ defense found it too easy to pour across the line to get to QB Patrick Mahomes, and Bruce Arians’ team hoisted the Lombardi trophy as a result....

The Jaguars on Monday announced they have signed the veteran wide receiver to an undisclosed contract. According to NFL Media, which cited unidentified sources, the deal is for one year. Pryor worked out with the Jaguars last Wednesday and the team reportedly offered him a deal the next day. Pryor began last season with the Jets and had 14 receptions for 235 yards and two touchdowns through six games before a groin injury led him to being cut in October....

The 29-year-old quarterback stepped into prominence again with Philadelphia after Carson Wentz went down with a season-ending knee injury in Week 14. Foles assumed the starting job, and the rest is now history for the Super Bowl MVP. But with Wentz expected to recover in time for the 2018 season, Foles and his role on the roster is interesting. He will not be the Eagles’ starter next year, barring a setback for Wentz, and he has another season left on his two-year contract, giving the Eagles all sorts of possibilities this offseason....

So here’s a fresh take on the whole thing for 2015: Superlatives! MORE: Each team’s fatal flaw | Players hated by fans | NFL issues still not fixed Let’s kick off with the Super Bowl champion Patriots and their Super Bowl MVP, shall we? Most valuable player: Tom Brady. Yeah, we get it, best quarterback of all time is arguably quarterbacking better than he ever has. Next. Most angriest player: Tom Brady....

Based on the Combine results that either raised or lowered prospects’ draft stock across positions, there are wholesale changes for our projected first round, beginning at the top. With Kyler Murray going to the Cardinals at No. 1 overall feeling more like reality than rumor, there are ripple effects all the way to No. 32. Should Arizona go through with the decision to a draft another quarterback early, the rest of the teams will enjoy the trickle-down effect it has on a strong, top-heavy class of edge and interior pass-rushers....

From updates on Sam Darnold’s illness to another disgruntled player potentially on the move, we take a look at what’s happening around the league in this edition of NFL news and notes. Three things that matter Sam Darnold to undergo further evaluation Friday The Jets quarterback will have an ultrasound on his spleen and blood tests done that will determine whether he’ll be able to play Sunday against the Eagles....