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The highlight matchup of Week 2 is Seahawks vs. Patriots on Sunday night; not only is it a famous Super Bowl rematch from a few years ago, but it also combines two of the most fun quarterbacks in the league in Russell Wilson and Cam Newton. There are also chances for teams that disappointed last year to prove they’re legitimate this season. The Raiders, for instance, could gain credibility if they improve to 2-0 with an upset of the Saints on Monday night....

MORE: NFL scoreboard | Must-see Week 14 photos | Crazy weather games NFL SCORES — WEEK 14 New Orleans Saints 31, Carolina Panthers 13 Recap | Stats | Video highlights Drew Brees passed for 313 yards and four touchdowns and the New Orleans Saints beat Carolina 31-13 on Sunday night to regain sole possession of first place in the NFC South and snap the Panthers' winning streak at eight games....

MORE: Most heinous crimes | Disgraced athletes The final amount will be broken up over the course of five years into 27 $50,000 grants, all awarded to nonprofit domestic-violence groups around the country. “What I can’t stress enough is the potential for this progress and how excited we are to be standing behind these organizations because their goals are so lofty and this is such a huge moment in sexual violence," NFL senior vice president of social responsibility Anna Isaacson told USA Today Sports....

The league already hosts annual games in London. Now, the league is looking to broaden its horizons to other nations. MORE: Goodell responds to several issues at owners’ meetings | 49ers cut Martin | Hightower out 6-7 months “The work we’re doing now is to ask, ‘How do we accelerate the agenda in Mexico, Canada and China?’” Mark Waller, the league’s executive vice president for international affairs, told NFL.com. “Those would be our next stage, and we have offices in those three countries....

“The Commissioner did not call him,” said league spokesman Brian McCarthy via email. MORE: Dolphins hope Arian Foster can be Reggie Bush OK, did anybody else call Wahlberg to tell them him couldn’t use real-life NFL players in the show? “We did not speak to him,” answered McCarthy. The mystery over the supposed call started Friday when Wahlberg told ESPN2’s “MIke & Mike” show that he received calls from “guys like Roger Goodell” not to use real-life NFL players in cameos during the show....

This is what happened to Gholston in 2013 because of his cousin Vernon, a 2008 first-round bust with the New York Jets. While not the only reason William Gholston slipped to the fourth round, concerns that Vernon’s failings could somehow be connected to his family name contributed to his tumble. Seriously. As I reported in 2013, the Jets were so wary of another Gholston flopping that William wasn’t even listed on their draft board....

The former Chargers offensive lineman signed a one-year deal with the Giants on Saturday, according to NFL.com. Further details on the contract have not yet been released. MORE: NFL free agency tracker: Signings, deals, updates Fluker, the No. 11 pick out of Alabama in the 2013 NFL Draft, struggled with consistency and mental errors in four seasons with the Chargers, not to mention several injuries, especially concussions. Now, he has one year to prove his worth with the Giants, which ranked 29th in rushing yards (1,416) in 2016....

Melton is already on his way for a visit, and makes more sense for Dallas, given they just lost a good, versatile pass-rushing tackle in Jason Hatcher to the NFC East archrival Washington Redskins. Although he's only an offseason removed from being tagged as the Bears' franchise player on the strength of a dominant Pro Bowl season in 2012, Melton is a calculated risk coming off a knee injury (torn ACL) that ended his 2013 season after only three games....

The letter, which contains some of the same information in a public league statement, explains that the NFL not only reviewed allegations of domestic violence levied against Elliott, but also his St. Patrick’s Day incident — in which he exposed a woman’s breasts — in determining the severity of his suspension. A source close to the investigation provided the letter to Sporting News’ Alex Marvez. MORE: NFL fans unhappy with league’s decision...

Alabama, and LSU. The Tigers are coming off one of the greatest seasons in college football history, and the number of draft-eligible players would sure seem to indicate that. Quarterback Joe Burrow is considered a lock for No. 1 overall after one of the best statistical seasons of all time, but he surely won’t be the last Tiger selected in the draft. MORE: Full seven-round NFL mock draft Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer projects an absurd 16 (!...

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Having trouble with your picks and predictions? We’ve got all of the latest odds, lines and analysis for Week 15 from our experts. Here are some of the key games we’re watching. MORE: Week 15 picks against the spread | Expert picks straight up | Week 15 odds, lines Panthers at Giants pick against the spread Perfection Challenge of the Week: Another late-season visit to the Meadowlands by an undefeated team — like a certain team in 2007 — when the 15-0 Patriots closed the season out at old Giants Stadium....

On the AFC side, the Chiefs will host the Bills at Arrowhead Stadium. On the NFC side, the Packers will host the Buccaneers at Lambeau Field. All four teams have top-tier quarterbacks, though the status of Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes is uncertain after his concussion in the divisional round. Star defensive players litter the remaining contenders, but it will be those passers making Sunday a special occasion for postseason action with a significant national draw....

Newsweek has detailed the weather and a preview for each of the NFL’s divisional games below. Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers The first matchup of the National Football Conference (NFC) divisional round will feature the San Francisco 49ers hosting the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, January 11, at 4:35 p.m. ET. According to AccuWeather forecasters, the game is projected to have an average temperature of around 56 degrees, which is usual for Southern California in January....

The wild, wacky 2021 season of parity has taken “any given Sunday” to a whole new level. Every week, upsets and upstarts change the landscape of the league when trying to separate its best teams from its worst. Starting with No. 1 (again), there are more big changes, more risers and fallers, in this week’s Sporting News’ power rankings. Here’s how SN sees the teams stacking up against each other, from 1-32, going into Week 12:...

We have been treated to some nice surprises in the NFL standings, but disappointing teams can no longer trick us. Every week, there’s a little more information as to who’s more of a full-sized candy bar and who’s an uneaten piece of candy corn. Who are the teams to fear, and which have proved to be frighteningly bad? Here are this week’s power rankings, with a tip of the helmet to Halloween....

This is about the time when teams separate as true contenders for the Super Bowl. With more unpredictability, however, that group is expanded conveniently, for now, to this week’s top 10 teams in Sporting News’ latest power rankings. MORE: Updated NFL playoff picture NFL Power Rankings: Week 12 Philadelphia Eagles 9-1 (last week: 1) They started a little slow after the bye in Dallas, but they quickly found overdrive with a dominant rushing attack and swarming defense to support Carson Wentz....