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The league, which previously aggressively marketed fantasy football games to kids on its NFL Rush Fantasy website and app during the 2015-2016 season, agreed to the move after the groups — the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and the National Council on Problem Gambling — sent letters (here and here) in February citing evidence that children who play fantasy sports for valuable prizes experienced a greater incidence of gambling-related problems later....

Is this really a worthwhile sleeper or just some guy who wasn’t even good enough to play in the MAC? Chances are, if teams are interested in a small-school player, he has more than earned the right to have his name called by the commissioner (see Carson Wentz, Jimmy Garoppolo, Cooper Kupp, Darius Leonard, etc.). But fans usually aren’t familiar with these guys, so below is a breakdown of the top-10 small-school prospects in this year’s NFL Draft....

Of the 271 reported concussions, more than a third — 92, also a four-year high — were the result of helmet-to-helmet contact, despite the league’s efforts to reduce that type of hit, especially against defenseless players. MORE: Doctor would ‘bet his medical license’ that OJ Simpson has CTE | Athletes with career-ending injuries The increase comes after three straight seasons in which the total had dropped as the league implemented rules in an effort to reduce the number of head shots....

Ryan Fitzpatrick will start under center with a thumb injury as Marcus Mariota gears up to return after battling a knee injury. Kiko Alonso is ready to get back on the field after sitting out the last several weeks, though T.Y. Hilton may not be so lucky. MORE: Todd Gurley tops latest NFL rookie rankings | Photos, new details surface in Greg Hardy’s assault case Here are the five most impactful injuries heading into Week 9:...

Heavy sharp action on Minnesota – misguided as it turned out to be – brought the line back to Pats -3 by kickoff. “They were wrong, and it doesn’t happen too often, especially with that strong of an opinion,” Rood said of the 31-7 Pats win. This week, despite the Vikings’ reversal on Peterson’s status, the star running back did not affect the line. MGM Resorts assumed Peterson would not play and opened the Vikes as 9....

Jordan was accused of patting a woman on the buttocks at a nightclub last fall, resulting in a complaint of misdemeanor sexual battery by the woman and her boyfriend, who was involved in a scuffle with the 6-4, 287-pound defensive end. The report also says Jordan dangled the woman’s boyfriend in the air in the club’s bathroom and taunted him. MORE: NFL fan misery index | Roger Goodell could be stripped of discipline authority While it is normal for the league to investigate allegations made against its players, sources told The Advocate that it would be a surprise if any punishment is handed down....

The most recent SN editions were a full seven-rounder, followed by an updated three-rounder. We decided to go another three rounds one final time with the most updated information and rumors considered with all 105 picks through Days 1 and 2. There are few more key changes in the first round that have a ripple effect throughout this mock. Although the landing spots for three quarterbacks are pretty clear, here are our best educated guesses to figure out the rest:...

Alabama, and LSU. The Crimson Tide have several draft-eligible players who are surely to be selected in the draft, which runs from April 23 to 25. The most notable, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, has long been projected to go to the Dolphins with the fifth overall pick. But what about the others? MORE: Full seven-round NFL mock draft Thanks to Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer, that question has been answered: He projects nine Alabama players to be selected in this year’s draft, including what would be a record-tying six in the first round....

Amid all the talk about declining ratings and fuss about the Thursday Night Football schedule during the 2016 season, the league is finishing strong with matchups made more for the marquee. MORE: Bad development ruining QB play But even if one loves football and would watch it at any time, any place, no matter who’s playing, he or she can admit there are ways the NFL can improve its overall weekly TV package....

Three things that matter Michael Bennett suspended Week 7 Eyebrows were raised when the Patriots defensive end was absent from practice Tuesday, and it was later reported he was banned for one week due to conduct detrimental to the team. Bennett, an 11-year veteran who was traded to New England in March, later addressed the situation and clarified the origin of the ban. “On Friday, I had a philosophical disagreement with my position coach that has led to my suspension....

The divisional round of the 2022 NFL playoffs helped make up for a lackluster wild-card weekend with a four-game display that was, arguably, the best week of postseason action in NFL history. All four games were decided by a score on the final play. The only favorite to win and advance, the Chiefs, needed a 13-second miracle drive from Patrick Mahomes to tie the game. Aside from that, three underdogs won outright to set up a couple of intriguing matchups in the AFC and NFC Championship Games....

After the AFC Divisional Game saw the Chiefs beat the Bills 42-36 in overtime in a thrilling game, much was made of the fact the Bills didn’t get a chance with the ball. The game was a back and forth between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, but ultimately it quite literally came down to a coin flip to determine the outcome. This year, the Colts, Eagles, and Titans all submitted proposals to try and ensure both teams get a shot in OT....

That leaves us the golden opportunity to get a few more pigskin prognostications right each week, and we have no plans to tarnish it. This week, there are several massive spreads and a couple toss-up games to navigate through. Without further ado, here’s our latest fearless forceast for upcoming NFL results. All odds are courtesy of SportsInsider.com. MORE: Get the latest NFL odds & betting trends from Sports Insider...

The Jets sit ninth in the AFC standings ahead of Thursday’s prime-time matchup against the Jaguars. Will Zach Wilson or Mike White get the start? That’s a development worth watching. Four 7-7 teams play in the 1 p.m window on Saturday. Detroit has emerged as a comeback story after winning five of their last six games under second-year coach Dan Campbell. The Lions have a must-win game on the road against Carolina....

If anything, teams like the Colts and Eagles last week reinforced the fact that even some of the biggest favorites based on the odds can lose. Now some contenders are flirting with a damning 0-2 hole to start the 2020 NFL season. Based on the odds, Week 2 is expected to be a big one for the home teams, as the road team is favored in just five of the 16 games on the schedule....

New Orleans secured a third consecutive NFC South title and ensured it will be playing football in January with a 26-18 road win over the Atlanta Falcons on Thanksgiving, improving to 10-2. The Saints were then handed the No. 1 seed on Monday night after Seattle knocked San Francisco off the top of the NFC West following a 37-30 win over the Vikings. The No. 1 seed changed in the AFC as well, with the Baltimore Ravens leapfrogging the New England Patriots in top spot....

First, Tampa Bay meets Green Bay in the NFC championship game at 3:05 p.m. ET on Sunday. Aaron Rodgers, 37, is playing in his fifth NFC championship game, but it’s his first one at Lambeau Field. Tom Brady, 43, is in his 14th NFC championship game, but this is his first one in the NFC. It’s also the first postseason matchup between the two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks. Buffalo travels to Kansas City for the AFC championship game at 6:40 p....

Seattle, of course, hosts San Francisco in that season finale. Below are all the scenarios at play for the Seahawks in the NFL playoff picture for Week 17, including the races for the NFC’s top seed, divisional title and wild card based on the results of Week 17. MORE: Projecting the AFC, NFC playoff matchups NFC playoff picture: How Seahawks can clinch No. 3 seed The Seahawks would win the NFC West at 12-4 if they were to beat the 49ers at home on Sunday night....