Three of this year’s semifinalists are the same as last year, as the Eagles replace the Super Bowl 56 champion Rams. Either conference bracket has had little deviation from the chalk as it is No. 1 vs. No. 3 in the AFC and No. 1 vs. No. 2 in the NFC. That also means any of the teams playing on championship weekend have a fair shot at winning Super Bowl 57, given their recent big-game experience....
Although the No. 1 Eagles are safe for now with no losses yet, there is plenty of change behind them. The Chiefs are the clear new team to beat in the AFC. Dormant NFC powerhouses such as the 49ers and Buccaneers are starting to flex. There’s even a lot of shuffling between the many three-win teams. Putting all that together, here’s how all 32 teams stack up against each other with two months left in the 2022 NFL season:...
There are no more undefeated teams after the Chiefs fell to the Steelers, but they still are the team that defeated the league’s only other one-loss team, the Eagles. Kansas City and Philadelphia are the easy choices for the top, but behind them, the three powerhouses of preseason predictions — New England, Pittsburgh and Seattle — are making their moves. MORE: NFL playoff picture | Week 7 schedule NFL Power Rankings: Week 7 1....
Will Cam Newton or Mac Jones be the QB1 for New England Patriots? It seems like Cam Newton is being made QB1 merely based on his experience in the league and with this offense. Sure, Cam is playing well in training camp, but Mac Jones seems to have the edge more and more with each practice. Both the media and fellow teammates are showering the rookie with praise for his accountability and performance thus far....
Gambling on Derrius Guice #1 - New York Giants The New York Giants already have one of the top-ten running backs in the league with Saquon Barkley. However, he’s already shown injury problems after missing all of 2020 with a torn ACL. If he gets hurt again in 2021, the Giants only have Davontae Booker to sub in. Broncos fans spent four seasons with Booker and will say that he is a third-string running back, not a bellcow....
The 22-year-old has had a stand out rookie season which has see him named First-Team All-Pro member, the first rookie cornerback to do this since San Francisco 49ers’ Ronnie Lott did so in 1981. With the Jets not making it to the playoff, Gardner has shared with fans what he plans to do now that he is in the postseason. He has revealed that he will be heading back to the University of Cincinnati so that he can complete his degree, with plans of graduating in the summer....
Dallas Cowboys: RB Lance Dunbar The Cowboys will keep chucking in Scott Linehan’s pass-happy offense, and Dunbar, whom the coaches love, is the perfect pass-catching back for it. He’ll be involved often as a change of pace from DeMarco Murray. New York Giants: WR Rueben Randle They used a first-round pick on Odell Beckham Jr. to help replace Hakeem Nicks, but it’s really Randle’s turn for a huge breakout as the big receiver outside to complement what quick Victor Cruz does inside....
“Based on our review to date, we believe that the audio interference on Steelers’ headsets last night was entirely attributable to an electrical issue made worse by the inclement weather; that it involved no manipulation by any individual; and that the Patriots had nothing to do with it,” the league’s statement said, via NBC Sports. “The issue was promptly resolved and there were no further problems for the remainder of the game....
Three of the four teams that will play on Saturday have clinched a spot in the playoffs. The Chiefs, who play the Broncos, are hoping to make one last bid to gain the No. 1 seed in the AFC, needing both a win and a Titans’ loss to ensure a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Cowboys and Eagles have both punched their ticket to the playoffs, the former by way of the NFC East title and the latter by wild-card berth....
There’s something in common with the latest three servings — the lines are all tight, including two tough division rivalries. From the the appetizer in Detroit, the main course in Dallas and the dessert in Pittsburgh, here’s breaking down how the Turkey Day action should play out: MORE WEEK 12 NFL PICKS: Against the spread | Straight up NFL picks, predictions for Thanksgiving Texans (-2. 5, 51. 5 o/u) at Lions 12:30 p....
Pryor, 28, will be entering his third full season as an NFL receiver, each with a different team, after beginning his career as a quarterback with the Raiders. Last season he caught 20 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown for the Redskins. An early-season ankle injury limited him to nine games with Washington. FREE AGENCY: Bridgewater welcomes Jets QB competition The season prior, he broke out with 77 receptions, 1,007 yards and four TDs for the Browns....
There’s a smaller slate this week of only 13 games to break down with six teams on bye. That’s time to make hay with fewer matchups on which to focus. Without further ado, here’s the latest fearless forecast of professional pigskin prognostications: (Odds courtesy of Sports Interaction) POWER RANKINGS: 49ers, Seahawks surge as NFC contenders NFL picks against the spread for Week 9 Game of Midweek: Eagles (-13, 44 o/u) at Texans The Eagles have the versatile offense to dominate either running or passing often with Jalen Hurts....
That’s the question we’re trying to figure out beforehand, and we started with last year’s participants in championship weekend to find a preemptive answer. Defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay plays in the Thursday Night Football opener against Dallas. The Cowboys get Dak Prescott back. Green Bay, after an offseason full of drama with Aaron Rodgers, opens the season at New Orleans with new starting quarterback Jameis Winston. In the AFC, Kansas City and Cleveland meet in a rematch of last year’s AFC Divisional playoff thriller....
They had all the underdogs in last night’s three key football games. Stanford (+11) was a Massey-Peabody Big Play and won outright, derailing Oregon’s quest for a national title for the second year in a row. The Vikings, an Other Play at +2.5, beat the visiting Redskins, 34-27. Only Oklahoma, a Break-Even or Better pick, failed to get the cash as a 15-point underdog at still-undefeated Baylor. Our partners are now 36-25-1 in the NFL on the season, and after going 18-31 through the first five weeks of college, they’re 29-15-1 since....
NFL Player Prop #1 - Drake London Over 53.5 Receiving Yards (-115) Drake London plays wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons. The 21-year-old is in his first season in the NFL and has already become a star. Even in the loss against the Los Angeles Rams, he produced some great numbers. He recorded 86 receiving yards at a 10.8 average with a single TD to his name. It was a close 31-27 loss but he certainly did his job as a rookie....
First off, here are the scores and immediate effects from Saturday: Houston 23, Tampa Bay 20 New England 24, Buffalo 17 San Francisco 34, LA Rams 31 New England Patriots win the AFC East (11th-consecutive year)Houston Texans win the AFC South (4th time in six years)Minnesota Vikings clinch playoff berth with Rams lossLos Angeles Rams are eliminated from playoff contention The Sunday games and one Monday game could perhaps determine the playoff scenario for both the AFC and NFC, should outcomes work accordingly....
The Chiefs rolled into New Orleans and beat the Saints on Sunday while the Packers held off the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. Now, Kansas City (13-1) and Green Bay (11-3) lead their conferences with two games remaining in regular season. The Cleveland Browns won their 10th game of the season on Sunday night, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept their playoff hopes intact with a comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks held off a pesky Washington squad....
One is obvious. The Chiefs haven’t looked back after dusting the Super Bowl LI-champion Patriots in New England in Week 1 to remain the only undefeated team in the league after Week 4. Because it plays in the AFC and has beaten the best there (so far), Kansas City needs an early NFC opponent. That team is Green Bay, the best overall of the 3-1 teams in that conference. The Packers have been playing well through injuries and still have the game’s most transcendent quarterback....
But that won’t stop fans from tuning in to watch as their teams get further geared up for the season proper — whether that’s checking on highly drafted prospects, positional battles or players who’ve showed up out of nowhere to wow their teammates. The action starts Thursday when the Bears take on the Seahawks. The ongoing quarterback battle between Geno Smith and Drew Lock will be something to watch. Look to see how much action Chicago second-year QB Justin Fields gets after a struggle-filled rookie season....
