We’re halfway through the NFL season. So far, we’ve seen young players like Carson Wentz and Kareem Hunt turn into stars, potential contenders like the Falcons and the Raiders stumble, and typical stalwarts like Tom Brady and Le’Veon Bell play like Tom Brady and Le’Veon Bell. Whether you’re concerned about offensive line play or looking for second-half breakout performances, The Ringer has you covered. Here’s what to know at the midway point of the season, and what to look for from the rest of the year.
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November 3, 2017
The Cracks in the NFL’s Entertainment Defense
A league claiming to be an "entertainment company" has stopped being entertaining. So what should fans make of a season defined by protests, grisly injuries, and legal battles?
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November 3, 2017
Our Completely Accurate Predictions for the Second Half of the NFL Season
The Eagles will be good, the Browns will be bad, and Case Keenum will win a playoff game
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November 2, 2017
Not Another Midseason Award Show
With eight weeks of NFL football in the books, Kevin and Michael sit down for their midseason review
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November 2, 2017
The NFL’s Offensive Line Crisis Has No Single Diagnosis
Why has the league’s on-field product seemed lackluster at times in 2017? Look no further than a problem with multiple causes, and no easy solution.
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October 31, 2017
Our Updated Predictions for the NFL’s Second Half
We were wrong before—but now we are 100 percent correct
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October 31, 2017
Fantasy Playbook: The Dark-Horse Breakout Candidates for the NFL’s Second Half
From youngsters in line for a larger workload to players returning from injury, here are football’s most likely second-half surprises
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October 27, 2017
How the NFL Can Cure Football Fatigue
It’s time for the NFL to institute a weeklong midseason break. The owners would get to keep their money, the players would get to rest, and fans would get to spend a Thursday, Sunday, and Monday doing something else.