Following the Chiefs loss in a thriller against the Patriots last week, the Rams are the only undefeated team in the league. Will they keep their perfect record intact and move to 7-0 as they face the 49ers on the road? The Ringer has all the action covered, so stay tuned for updates, analysis, and highlights from our staff.
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October 22, 2018
The Starting 11: The Saints Are Not-So-Under-the-Radar Super Bowl Contenders
Thanks to a rare Justin Tucker gaffe, New Orleans squeaked past the Ravens on Sunday. But don’t let the missed kick distract you — the Saints have the talent to beat anyone. Plus: The Vikings are finding their form, Blake Bortles has found the bench, and Dallas has found a new offensive piece in Amari Cooper.
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October 22, 2018
Todd Gurley’s NFL MVP Case Is Only Getting Stronger
The Rams’ star is the best player on the league’s last undefeated team. But can a running back really be the most valuable player in an era defined by prolific QBs?
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October 22, 2018
The Six Plays That Changed NFL Week 7
The Patriots had no trouble without Sony Michel or Gronk, Kerryon Johnson looks like a true feature back in Detroit, the Colts have new life, and more
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October 22, 2018
What the Playoffs Will Look Like in the AFC
Plus, Robert Mays and Kevin Clark list their ‘Stock Up’ and ‘Stock Down’ teams of the week
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October 22, 2018
The Winners and Losers From NFL Week 7
Mitchell Trubisky is an elite runner, but not so elite on Hail Mary attempts. Plus: If you hear a long snapper’s name, it’s most likely not because he’s a winner.
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October 21, 2018
All the Terrible Ways That Teams Lost in Week 7
From a missed extra point to a short Hail Mary to a five-point scorigami, Sunday’s losers found new ways to rip defeat from the jaws of (possible) victory
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October 21, 2018
Benching Blake Bortles Won’t Save the Struggling Jaguars
Jacksonville has accepted that it has a quarterback problem, but doesn’t seem to have any solutions
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October 19, 2018
Lombardi’s Week 7 Watch List and Last-Second Fantasy Advice
Plus some fantasy football advice for this weekend
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October 19, 2018
Which Teams Might See Their Playoff Dreams End in Week 7?
These squads might be able to bounce back, but they’re certainly not safe bets for the postseason
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October 19, 2018
The Four Must-See Matchups for NFL Week 7
A matchup between the NFL’s no. 1 scoring offense and no. 1 scoring defense pits Drew Brees’s enduring excellence against the Ravens’ miserly defense. What else will we learn this weekend?
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October 19, 2018
Sacksonville No More?—Why the Jaguars Haven’t Been Themselves in 2018
The team is 3-3, and the defense hasn’t been the historic force it was last season. But there’s still hope for Jacksonville to reclaim the NFL’s defensive throne.
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October 18, 2018
Dan Orlovsky on the Current State of the Quarterback Position
Plus a legendary Take Shop
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October 18, 2018
Worst Picks of the Week | NFL Week 7
Kevin Clark explains why the New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts, and Tennessee Titans are the worst picks this week
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October 18, 2018
The Eight Best Players of the 2018 NFL Season So Far
At this point in the schedule, the MVP race is far too close to call. So instead of trying to predict who’ll wind up taking home the hardware, we’re celebrating the players who have defined the first six weeks of the season.
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October 18, 2018
Suddenly Sam Darnold Is Making the Jets Fantasy Relevant
Don’t look now, but the 21-year-old passer has turned a corner in recent weeks, and his play could make guys like Jermaine Kearse, Quincy Enunwa, and Robby Anderson factors in fantasy football
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October 17, 2018
The Six Most Infuriatingly Misused Players in the NFL
Why are the Cardinals running David Johnson into a brick wall? Why won’t the Giants throw downfield to Odell Beckham Jr.? Sometimes there’s more going on with a coach’s decision than meets the eye—but other times, football decision-makers can just be flat out wrong.