49ers grab top spot, Bengals climb in Bucky Brooks' top 10 NFL teams
The 49ers, Bengals and Chiefs occupy the first three spots in Bucky Brooks' final ranking of top NFL teams before the playoffs begin.JANUARY 9, 2023
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Daniel Jones shines; Gardner Minshew, Carson Wentz fail: NFL notes and analysis
Bucky Brooks breaks down how the Giants, Packers and Seahawks met the moment, and how Gardner Minshew and Carson Wentz didn't.JANUARY 2, 2023
Chiefs, 49ers lead the pack in Bucky Brooks' top 10 NFL teams
The Chiefs and 49ers climbed into the top-two spots, while the Giants entered this week's rankings after clinching a playoff berth.JANUARY 2, 2023
Why do quick-fix QBs like Russell Wilson, Matt Ryan fail? A lack of the 'three P's'
Bucky Brooks explains that quarterbacks need a village around them to flourish, and that includes a playcaller, playmakers and protection.DECEMBER 29, 2022
Eagles, Chiefs, Bills hold steady; Jaguars crash Bucky Brooks' top 10 NFL teams
Despite their loss in Dallas, the Eagles stay No. 1. The top teams hold steady, but an upstart squad breaks into Bucky Brooks' top 10.DECEMBER 26, 2022
Niners roll; Packers, Steelers stay alive; Jets, Broncos flail: NFL notes and analysis
The Jets and Broncos may have flatlined, but don't bury the Packers and Steelers just yet in their fight for the playoffs.DECEMBER 26, 2022
Should Eagles, 49ers, other playoff clinchers rest stars or follow routine?
Former player Bucky Brooks knows how quickly teams can lose momentum. So should playoff locks like the Eagles and 49ers rest their stars?DECEMBER 22, 2022
Trevor Lawrence is the next big thing; Patriots, Colts suffer meltdowns: NFL notes and analysis
Trevor Lawrence and Justin Herbert starred at the quarterback position in Week 15, while the Colts and Patriots imploded.DECEMBER 19, 2022
49ers rise, Cowboys fall in Bucky Brooks' top 10 NFL teams
The top-four teams from last week's rankings remain unchanged, but a pair of NFC stalwarts — 49ers and Cowboys — swapped spots after Week 15...DECEMBER 19, 2022
'Mr. Irrelevant' Brock Purdy latest QB to flourish in Kyle Shanahan's system
Bucky Brooks breaks down what makes 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan's scheme so quarterback friendly, and why Brock Purdy is the perfect fit.DECEMBER 16, 2022
Trevor Lawrence, Jared Goff rise; Tua, Tom Brady fall: NFL notes and analysis
Trevor Lawrence and Jared Goff spark surprising playoff pushes while Tua Tagovailoa and Tom Brady struggle to keep their teams on track.DECEMBER 13, 2022
Chiefs, Bengals make moves in Bucky Brooks' top 10 NFL teams
The Eagles are perched at the top, but three AFC teams — the Chiefs, Bills and Bengals — are nipping at their heels.DECEMBER 12, 2022
How scouting the college football bowls has changed for NFL teams
Bowl games used to be key for draft evaluations, but due to opt-outs and other factors, former NFL scout Bucky Brooks says that has changed.DECEMBER 8, 2022
Jared Goff, Joe Burrow shine; Tua, Deshaun Watson wane: NFL notes and analysis
The Lions and Bengals have hit their stride while the Dolphins and Browns looked rusty this week. And it's all about the quarterbacks.DECEMBER 6, 2022
Cowboys climb, Chiefs crash in Bucky Brooks' top 10 NFL teams
The NFC dominates the top of the rankings this week, with the Eagles, Vikings and Cowboys holding down the top three spots.DECEMBER 6, 2022
Browns, Raiders among five NFL dark-horse contenders
Bucky Brooks highlights five potentially surprising teams to keep an eye on as Super Bowl contenders down the stretch.DECEMBER 2, 2022
Eagles pass Chiefs for No. 1 spot in Bucky Brooks' top 10 NFL teams
The Eagles are back in the top spot ahead of the Chiefs, while the Cowboys, Bengals and 49ers are also trending upward.NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Mike White, Jordan Love take flight; Bucs, Ravens falter: NFL notes and analysis
In another wild week, Mike White, Jordan Love and Trevor Lawrence starred for their teams while the Bucs, Seahawks and Ravens struggled.NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Taking stock of Cowboys, Niners, Bills, Vikings, Jets, Giants down the stretch
The Cowboys, Niners and Bills are riding high while the Vikings, Jets and Giants are regrouping. So who are the real contenders?NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Travis Kelce reigns; Cowboys bounce back; Rams, Jets fall flat: NFL notes and analysis
Travis Kelce, Taylor Heinicke and the Cowboys produced statement games on Sunday, while the defending champs continued to fade away.NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Chiefs overtake Eagles for top spot in Bucky Brooks' top 10 NFL teams
There's a new No. 1 team in town. The Chiefs claimed the top spot in the weekly rankings, edging out the Eagles in the process.NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Three keys opposing coaches can take from Eagles' loss to build blueprint
After the Eagles' loss to the Commanders, Bucky Brooks breaks down three keys to a blueprint on how to knock off the title contenders.NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Barkley, Saturday, Toney shine; Cowboys, Bills give games away: NFL notes and analysis
Bucky Brooks provides insight on the potential NFL MVP, the Chiefs' X-factor, the Giants' big-money back and top teams that came up short.NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Bills tumble, Dolphins rise in Bucky Brooks' top 10 NFL teams
The Bills and Cowboys are trending down following losses, while the Dolphins are trending up in this week's rankings.NOVEMBER 14, 2022
