About halfway through the regular season, penalties are up, the best and worst teams are getting easier to identify, and backup quarterback performances abound. This Sunday, will Patrick Mahomes be in or out against the Packers? And how will newly appointed Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill fare against Jameis Winston? The Ringer has all that covered and more. Stay tuned right here for updates, analysis, and highlights from our staff.
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October 29, 2019
Stranger Danger: Can You Trust Any Week 8 Breakout Players?
Plus: The extreme fantasy football league
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October 28, 2019
The Starting 11: The Futures of the Falcons and Jets and Bears … Oh My!
Of all the teams that started the season with high expectations, Chicago has fallen the furthest. But four other teams aren’t far behind in the sadness index. Plus: The Packers have unleashed Aaron Jones, and Gardner Minshew II continues to amaze.
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October 28, 2019
The Patriots, the 49ers, and the Pursuit of a Perfect Season
New England and San Francisco both rolled Sunday to stay unbeaten at the NFL’s midway point. What makes each team so special? And does either have a chance to run the table?
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October 28, 2019
Which Fringe Fantasy Running Backs Can You Trust for Your Playoff Push?
Oft-sidelined backs like David Montgomery, Melvin Gordon III, and Joe Mixon had fantasy-relevant stat lines in Week 8. But are any of them worth leaning on going forward?
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October 28, 2019
Defense Is King: The Juggernaut 49ers, Patriots, and Saints Dominate Week 8
Forget high-flying offenses; in 2019, defense is where it’s at
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October 28, 2019
The Increasingly Scary 49ers, Brady’s Future, Hilarious Challenges, and Historic Fantasy Defenses
Bill and Cousin Sal break down all the action from Week 8, then look ahead to Week 9 by guessing the lines
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October 28, 2019
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 8
Nick Bosa is the obvious favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year—but what about Defensive Player of the Year? Plus: More Pats defensive greatness, more Browns sadness, and more of Aaron Jones’s pelvis.
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October 28, 2019
The Matt Moore Renaissance Wasn’t Enough to Match Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Jones
Even without Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City kept pace with Green Bay on Sunday night—and offered proof of concept for the Andy Reid coaching experience
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October 27, 2019
Chicago’s Kicking Curse Has Put Its Season on the Ropes
A last-second missed field goal brought back bad memories of the Bears’ appearance in last year’s playoffs, but the team has issues with much more than just its special teams unit
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October 25, 2019
Hating That We’re Into the Titans and Loving That We’re Out on the Giants
We preview the Week 8 daily fantasy slate by going over our go-big-or-go-home guys, lows of the week
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October 25, 2019
Week 8 NFL Matchup Guide: Luckily, Andy Reid’s Not Really Going to Start Patrick Mahomes
Plus, all the injuries, betting lines, and story lines you need to know for every game this week
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October 25, 2019
NFL Teams Are Undervaluing Backup QBs, Even in the Era of the Backup QB
Nick Foles led the Eagles to a Super Bowl title. Teddy Bridgewater is 5-0 as a starter for the Saints. So why are teams still treating having a proven backup passer like a luxury rather than a necessity?
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October 24, 2019
The NFL Trades We’d Like to See Before Tuesday’s Deadline
We have ideas for where to send Patrick Peterson, A.J. Green, and Trent Williams—plus a few other potentially available big names you may not be thinking of