With the trade deadline and midpoint of the 2019 NFL season in the past, teams are turning toward the postseason (or the 2020 draft) as the playoff picture is starting to come into focus. The 49ers took down the Cardinals on Thursday Night Football to remain undefeated, and on Sunday the Dolphins halted the tank to pick up their first win of the season. The Ringer has all that covered and more. Stay tuned right here for updates, analysis, and highlights from our staff.
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Everything You Need to Know About Week 9 of the 2019 NFL Season
Entering the second half of the season, the playoff picture is starting to come into focus
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November 11, 2019
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 10
Lamar Jackson wasn’t just the best player on the field on Sunday, he was the coolest. Plus, the rest of the action from an exciting—and unpredictable—Sunday.
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November 4, 2019
The Starting 11: The NFL’s Race to the Bottom Keeps Reaching New Lows
The Dolphins have been orchestrating their Fish Tank all season, but after a win over the Jets this week, they no longer have the inside track at the no. 1 pick. Plus: Derek Carr continues to impress, and we are not worthy of Deshaun Watson.
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November 4, 2019
Week 9 Recap With Chris Long
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long
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November 4, 2019
Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson Experiment Just Bulldozed the Mighty Patriots
The Ravens have spent the past two years building an offense and a roster around their QB, and on Sunday night they showed just how great that combination can be
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November 4, 2019
Go Ahead, Bury the Pats
Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss Lamar Jackson and the Ravens handing the Patriots their first loss of the season
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November 4, 2019
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens Run Wild Against the Patriots
The Baltimore Ravens are playing the most interesting football in the NFL, but is their success sustainable?
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November 4, 2019
Which Fantasy Players Stuck on Bad Teams Are Worth Relying On?
It never feels good to plug in a player on a struggling team, but some players—from Mike Evans to Preston Williams—can outshine their situations. Which are worth relying on?
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November 4, 2019
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 9
The Ravens punctured the Patriots’ air of invincibility on Sunday night. Plus, Adam Gase embarrassed himself in front of his ex, the Bengals got a big win without playing, and the memory of Ray Finkle lingers.
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November 4, 2019
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens Passed Their Test With Flying Colors
Suddenly, the Patriots appear mortal while Baltimore has the look of an AFC contender. What’s even more impressive about the team’s 37-20 win over New England is that they did it the exact way they’ve beaten everyone all season.
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November 3, 2019
Russell Wilson Is Justifying the MVP Hype—and All of Seattle’s Decisions
The Seahawks quarterback had one of the best games of his career against the Buccaneers on Sunday while further solidifying his connection with his supporting cast
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November 3, 2019
Adam Vinatieri Has Become a Liability the Colts Can’t Ignore
The most celebrated place kicker of all time cost his team a likely win for the second time this year on Sunday against the Steelers—and it could come back to bite Indy come playoff time
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November 3, 2019
The Dolphins Won a Game and Put Their Tank in Jeopardy
Miami, a team trying to lose, beat the Jets, a team trying to win. Now New York is only second to the Bengals in the race for the top pick.
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November 1, 2019
Baker and Jamal vs. Everybody Plus QB Talk With Trent Dilfer
How close is Tom Brady to the cliff? Ryen discusses that and more with Trent Dilfer.
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November 1, 2019
Draft (Vi)kings: Going All in on the Minnesota Vikings Against the Chiefs
Plus: an appreciation for Josh Jacobs, and our weekly "Is Melvin Gordon good?" discussion
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November 1, 2019
Week 9 NFL Preview: The Patriots Get Their First Test in Lamar Jackson
The historically great New England defense matches up with the historically great rushing QB. Plus, all the injuries, point spreads, and story lines you need to know for every matchup.
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November 1, 2019
Jimmy Garoppolo Finally Gave the 49ers the Performance They Paid Him For
San Francisco’s $137.5 million man has flown under the radar during the team’s 8-0 start. But he was the driving force behind the Niners’ 28-25 win over the Cardinals and showed that he can deliver when the team needs him to.
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October 30, 2019
NFL Week 9, College Football, and the Most Undisciplined Team of All Time
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta talk about Harry’s success away from the podcast and the two "big" games from this week’s NFL slate