A quarter of the way through the NFL season, trends are solidifying and certain teams’ futures seem clear. But there’s still room for surprises in the week to come. This Sunday, the Cowboys-Packers matchup is the true focal point of the day, but we’ll have updates, analysis, and highlights from everything else too. Stay tuned here for that coverage.
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Everything You Need to Know About Week 5 of the 2019 NFL Season
This Sunday, the Cowboys-Packers matchup is the true focal point
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October 8, 2019
An Extremely Thorough Analysis of the Richard Sherman–Baker Mayfield Handshake Fracas
After the 49ers’ win over the Browns, Sherman said Mayfield had snubbed him in the pregame handshake line. Video evidence later muddied that claim—and left plenty to be examined about what we’re now calling BakeShakeGate.
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October 8, 2019
The 13 Candidates to Replace Jay Gruden in Washington
Some are rumored, some are long shots, but all will be on Dan Snyder’s radar
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October 8, 2019
The 40-Point Club, Maddening Mike Evans, and the Sleeper Pool
Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Craig Horlbeck discuss the wildest fantasy scoring day in almost 70 years
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October 8, 2019
It’s Time to Get Excited About the 49ers, the Brash NFC Contender Hiding in Plain Sight
San Francisco embarrassed the Cleveland Browns on Monday night, and Nick Bosa got revenge for one of Baker Mayfield’s most famous moments
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October 7, 2019
The Starting 11: How Real Is the Christian McCaffrey MVP Buzz?
The Panthers running back has been carrying his team while Cam Newton is out, but it may not be enough to overcome the league’s QB preference. Plus: Washington’s hopelessness continues, and the Colts showed an impressive blueprint in their win over the Chiefs.
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October 7, 2019
Week 5 Recap With Chris Long
Russillo talks the Jay Gruden firing, the Jalen Ramsey saga, cannabis and the NFL, and more
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October 7, 2019
The Falcons’ Dan Quinn Era Is Running on Borrowed Time
Atlanta returned to Houston on Sunday for the first time since Super Bowl LI and once again suffered a debilitating loss. With a team that’s built to win now heading in the opposite direction, how long can Quinn last?
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October 7, 2019
Jay Gruden Is Out As Washington Head Coach, but Nothing Will Change
After an 0-5 start, the younger Gruden finally got the ax. Until Dan Snyder removes team president Bruce Allen, though, the franchise is still heading nowhere fast.
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October 7, 2019
Christian McCaffrey Is the New King of Fantasy Football
The Panthers back is a matchup-proof, quarterback-proof points-scoring machine. Plus: the fantasy breakouts of Will Fuller, Aaron Jones, and more.
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October 7, 2019
Mahomes Is Human, the London Raiders, and McCaffrey’s MVP Campaign
Plus: Week 5 reactions
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October 7, 2019
If Patrick Mahomes Isn’t 100 Percent, Neither Are the Chiefs
The reigning MVP came up limping in a tilt with the Colts, and Kansas City looked downright mediocre without a superstar quarterback to mask the team’s flaws
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October 7, 2019
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 5
In a week when so many players gained superpowers, Patrick Mahomes lost his. Plus, the Dolphins managed to lose even when they had a week off.
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October 6, 2019
The Cowboys Look Like Contenders—Until They Play a Good Team
After a 3-0 start, Dallas has dropped two straight against quality opponents
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October 6, 2019
Deshaun Watson Is the Best QB on the Planet—When He Gets Some Protection
The Houston Texans quarterback had one of the best games of his career against the Falcons on Sunday. Coincidentally, he wasn’t sacked once.
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October 6, 2019
Jon Gruden’s Raiders Are Still a Meme, but Now They’re Playoff Contenders Too
Oakland grabbed an unexpected win over Chicago—and is suddenly a winning team that could reach the postseason
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October 4, 2019
Your NFL Week 5 Matchup Preview: The NFL Clears Out the Lane for Packers-Cowboys
With only two late games, the league thinks this NFC showdown is the only game that matters. Plus, the point spreads, injuries, story lines, and everything else you need to know for every Week 5 game.
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October 4, 2019
Melvin or Ekeler, the Buy-Low Bengals, and Other Week 5 Matchups to Exploit
Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Craig Horlbeck talk about the players who are too rich for their blood and players to buy low on
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October 4, 2019
Russell Wilson Is Off to His Best Start Ever
The Seahawks QB entered the MVP debate after a nail-biter win over the Rams
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October 3, 2019
Stefon Diggs Is Mad As Hell. Where Do the Vikings Go From Here?
The wideout says he’s frustrated with losing and Minnesota’s passing game, but the team reportedly has no plans to trade him
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October 3, 2019
The Andy Dalton Era in Cincinnati Is the Perfect Quarterback Litmus Test
As the Bengals sit at 0-4 and trend in the wrong direction, it seems like Dalton’s tenure with the team is coming to an end. What have we learned from his time there?
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October 2, 2019
NFL Week 5 Top Games, MLB Playoff Bets, and Greg Jennings
Cousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss another one of Harry’s tweets