NFL Contender or Pretender: Taking stock of 10 Super Bowl hopefuls
We sort out which darkhorse teams have the potential to stay awhile in the playoffs. Are these teams Super Bowl contenders or pretenders?3 HOURS AGO
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2025 Super Bowl odds: Detroit Lions new favorites to win Lombardi Trophy
The Detroit Lions are the new favorites to win the Super Bowl after a huge win over Jacksonville. Check out the latest odds, including how f...3 DAYS AGO
NFL top-10 rankings: Lions are No. 1; Chiefs drop 3 spots; Steelers, Bills climb
The Chiefs' first loss in nearly a year shakes up the top 10. The Lions are now No. 1, with the Steelers and Bills also moving ahead of K.C.4 DAYS AGO
Shedeur Sanders' 5 best NFL team fits: Raiders a perfect match?
With Shedeur Sanders squarely in the mix for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, these teams make the most sense for Colorado's star QB.NOVEMBER 14
NFL top-10 rankings: Chiefs top Lions; Steelers, Bills, Eagles climb; Falcons drop out
Wild wins by the Chiefs and Lions keep Bucky Brooks' top two in tact, but the Steelers, Bills and Eagles shake up the middle of the pack.NOVEMBER 11
2024 NFL midseason All-22 roster: Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry lead the way
As the NFL regular season reaches the midpoint, these players have starred, including a host of standouts from the Ravens, Chiefs and Lions.NOVEMBER 8
NFL top-10 rankings: Lions shove; Commanders climb; Texans, Packers drop out
The Lions stake their claim as the best of the NFC bunch. The Commanders, Vikings and Ravens move up as the Texans and Packers move out.NOVEMBER 4
2025 NFL QB market: Teams in need of a reset, and potential replacements
Looking at which NFL quarterbacks could be out of a starting job in 2025 and which free agent and college QBs are waiting in the wings.NOVEMBER 1
NFL top-10 rankings: Chiefs still on top; Texans, Packers jump; Vikings, Ravens drop
The Chiefs and Lions hold firm to the top spots, but there's a shakeup in the middle of Bucky Brooks' Top 10 after a wild weekend.OCTOBER 28
From Davante Adams to Amari Cooper, what's behind all the WR trades?
This NFL season has produced a robust number of trades involing wide receivers. Here's what's behind it and why more are likely on the way.OCTOBER 25
NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs still No. 1; Lions, Packers move up; Vikings drop
The Lions jump the Vikings after a thrilling victory and inch closer to the Chiefs, who are now the league's only remaining unbeaten team.OCTOBER 21
Kirk Cousins, Derrick Henry headline 2024 NFL free-agent studs and duds
Kirk Cousins and Derrick Henry have soared while Gardner Minshew has floundered. Here's which free agents have been studs or duds with their...OCTOBER 18
What Davante Adams can offer the Jets, even as a star in decline
Davante Adams got his wish and will be reunited with Aaron Rodgers. Here's how he can help the Jets this season.OCTOBER 15
NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs, Vikings stay on top; Ravens move up; Cowboys drop out
While the unbeaten Chiefs and Vikings enjoyed their bye week, the Lions and Ravens pressed their cases, and the Cowboys fell off the list.OCTOBER 14
NFL Top-10 rankings: Vikings shove, Commanders jump, Cowboys join list
The unbeaten Vikings keep up the pressure on the Chiefs. Meanwhile, the upstart Commanders move up the list and the Cowboys re-enter.OCTOBER 7
Brandon Aiyuk, Travis Kelce among 5 stars who desperately need to get on track
These five NFL stars faced lofty expectations for 2024 and so far have under-delivered. Is there still time for them to rebound?OCTOBER 4
NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs still No. 1; Bucs, Commanders enter, Eagles drop out
The Chiefs hold the top spot with another gritty win, but the unbeaten Vikings are lurking and the upstart Bucs and Commanders are shoving.SEPTEMBER 30
Jayden Daniels has taken the NFL by storm ... and he's just getting started
Jayden Daniels looks nothing like a rookie for Washington, establishing himself as a franchise QB for a team starved to find for one.SEPTEMBER 27
NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs keep top spot, but Vikings right on their heels
The upstart Vikings continue to climb Bucky Brooks' Top 10 list, showing they're a legitimate threat to the back-to-back champs.SEPTEMBER 23
The failed Bryce Young experiment shows perils of evaluating franchise QBs
On the heels of the Panthers benching 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young after just 18 games, a former scout explains why it went so wrong.SEPTEMBER 19
NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs hold top spot; Saints, Bills, Bucs storm list
The Chiefs remain in the top spot in Bucky Brooks' Top 10, but five new teams jump onto the list in Week 2 of the 2024 season.SEPTEMBER 16
Saquon Barkley headlines 5 players who most impressed in Week 1
These five players deserve gold stars for their play in the season openers, including a former QB castoff and a hotshot rookie receiver.SEPTEMBER 12
2024-25 NFL conference title odds: Chiefs, 49ers favored; Eagles rise
While K.C. and S.F. are still favored to meet in the Super Bowl once again, a number of contenders are gaining ground. Check out the odds af...SEPTEMBER 10
NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs in top spot; 49ers, Eagles, Cowboys close behind
The back-to-back champion Chiefs open the 2024 season atop Bucky Brooks' Top 10, but Week 1 showed they'll have plenty of competition.SEPTEMBER 9
How 49ers can guard against the classic Super Bowl hangover
The San Francisco 49ers are trying to accomplish the improbable: go from Super Bowl runners-up to Super Bowl champs. Here's how they can get...SEPTEMBER 6
