A few of the season’s surprise storylines are starting to look like the new reality in the NFL. In Week 11’s unexpected marquee matchup, Case Keenum and Adam Thielen—now the second-leading receiver in the league—powered the Vikings to a dominant win over the NFC West–leading Rams. Meanwhile, the scorching-hot Saints defied probability in an overtime win over Washington, while the Jaguars completed their sweep of the AFC North by beating the Browns. But as much as the week may have solidified the changing of the guard in some divisions, others have a more familiar look: The Patriots controlled their game against the Raiders in Mexico City from start to finish, and the Bills may have played themselves out of a playoff spot thanks to Nathan Peterman’s five-interception first half.
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November 17, 2019
Lamar Jackson Has Blown Open the MVP Debate—and the Ravens May Be the NFL’s Most Complete Team
In a 41-7 rout of Houston on Sunday, Baltimore’s defense was just as impressive as its offense
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November 21, 2017
It’s Time to Start Talking Playoffs
What happened to the Chiefs, and should Eagles fans start booking their trip to the Super Bowl?
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November 20, 2017
NFL Week 11 Recap: Regression Has Come for the Cowboys
Dallas took the NFC by storm last fall. After a blowout loss to the Eagles, though, Dak Prescott and Co. are scrambling for answers.
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November 20, 2017
Legacy of Boom: In Appreciation of the Seahawks Secondary and the Players Who Built It
The soul-crushing Seattle defense will likely be without Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor for the rest of the season. But instead of mourning their absence, let’s celebrate all that the Legion of Boom has accomplished.
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November 20, 2017
The Broncos Are in Free Fall—How Did That Happen?
After losing six straight, this looks like a lost season in Denver, and John Elway will have some tough questions to address this offseason
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November 20, 2017
The Eagles Experimented With Two-Point Conversions Against Dallas
After kicker Jake Elliott left with a head injury, Philly began going for two
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November 20, 2017
The Winners and Losers From NFL Week 11
It turns out that when the Bills bench their starter, we all lose
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November 20, 2017
‘GM Street’ Week 11 Reactions: The Playoff Race Takes Shape
Breaking down the postseason picture after an eventful Sunday
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November 19, 2017
The Bills Benched Tyrod Taylor so Nathan Peterman Could Throw Five First-Half Interceptions
The rookie quarterback’s disastrous first start against the Chargers will live in infamy
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November 19, 2017
The Giants’ Overtime Win Over the Chiefs Was the Feel-Bad Game of the Year
The 12-9 victory for New York was full of botched trick plays, interceptions, and comical mistakes
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November 19, 2017
New Orleans Beat Washington, and Math, to Extend Its Stunning Win Streak
Neither win probability nor Father Time can slow Drew Brees and the Saints, who are 8-2 and well on their way to a playoff berth after an improbable comeback victory
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November 19, 2017
Adam Thielen Silenced the Rams—and His Doubters
Don’t look now, but the Vikings receiver is officially one of the best pass catchers in the league
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November 17, 2017
‘No Bull’ With Michael Lombardi, Week 11
Plus: Why stuffing is the quarterback of any Thanksgiving meal
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November 17, 2017
Hey, There Might Actually Be Some Good NFL Games This Weekend
Just, uh, not for the reasons anyone would’ve expected
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November 16, 2017
Jalen Ramsey Is the NFL’s Most Relentless Trash Talker
The Jaguars’ young star talks a big game. He’s also poised to be one of the NFL’s most dominant cornerbacks for years to come.
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November 16, 2017
What About the NFL’s Other Young Quarterbacks?
Mitchell Trubisky, DeShone Kizer, and Jacoby Brissett have fallen behind while Carson Wentz, Jared Goff and Dak Prescott have soared. But fans of the Bears, Browns and Colts shouldn’t give up hope on their young QBs just yet.
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November 16, 2017
Can the SkyCam Change the Way We Watch Football?
NBC’s use of a north-south angle for ‘Thursday Night Football’ could prove to be a shift in NFL broadcasts—or just a gimmick
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November 15, 2017
Ezekiel Elliott Will Drop His Appeal and Serve His Full Six-Game Suspension
The Cowboys running back will be eligible to return in Week 16
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November 15, 2017
In the Middle of a Playoff Race, the Buffalo Bills Just Benched Tyrod Taylor
And now the hopes of Western New York fall on the unproven shoulders of rookie quarterback Nathan Peterman
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November 15, 2017
Five Ways to Fix the Dumbest Rule in Football
When an NFL player fumbles the ball out of bounds through the end zone, it automatically results in a touchback. That’s absurd—so we came up with solutions that would work much better.
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November 14, 2017
The 2017 RedZone Power Rankings
In a season filled with plenty of dire football, what NFL teams produce the best brief bouts of excitement? Scott Hanson and Andrew Siciliano chime in.
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November 14, 2017
Fantasy Playbook: The Most Efficient Players in the NFL
These five guys make the most of their touches—and that could help your fantasy team
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November 13, 2017
Guess the Lines Week 11 With Cousin Sal
Jerry Jones feuds with Roger Goodell, and the NFC wild-card race heats up