It’s the third week of the NFL season, when trends are being established. Rookie passer Gardner Minshew II had his third impressive performance in a row as his Jaguars beat the Titans 20-7; Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs handed Lamar Jackson and the Ravens their first loss of the season; sixth-overall pick Daniel Jones led the Giants to a comeback win over the Buccaneers in his first career start. The Ringer has all that covered and more. Stay tuned right here for updates, analysis, and highlights from our staff.
-
September 25, 2019
The Dolphins’ Historic Tank Job, As Explained by the Worst Plays From Every Position Group
Miami is in the midst of the most aggressive teardown the NFL has ever seen. That’s best understood by going to the tape.
-
September 25, 2019
‘Slow News Day’: The Daniel Jones Appreciation Episode With ESPN’s Mina Kimes
Plus, the next step in Gardner Minshew II’s look and a lesson from Baker Mayfield
-
September 25, 2019
What’s Gone Right and What’s Gone Wrong for the NFL’s Rookie Head Coaches?
The Packers’ Matt LaFleur has three wins. The seven other first-year coaches have combined for two. It will be a long season for most of these teams, but many have shown flashes of success with a new boss on sidelines.
-
September 24, 2019
Our Brief NFL Holding Nightmare May Finally Be Over
After a dramatic spike in the number of offensive holding penalties this season, the league told officials to pull back on Sunday. Is the game back to normal?
-
September 24, 2019
There’s No Justification for Not Starting Dwayne Haskins
Washington looked hapless as the team fell to 0-3 on Monday night, but Jay Gruden is preaching continuity with Case Keenum
-
September 23, 2019
The Starting 11: The Biggest Takeaways From Week 3’s Revenge of the Backup QBs
Daniel Jones and Kyle Allen look ready for the spotlight, and the Saints may be succeeding despite Teddy Bridgewater. Plus: The 49ers defense has the team off to a surprising 3-0 start, and Patrick Mahomes stays Patrick Mahomes.
-
September 23, 2019
Week 3 Recap With Chris Long
Russillo discusses Baker Mayfield’s Sunday, Daniel Jones and the Giants, and more
-
September 23, 2019
Danny Dimes, Praised Be His Name, Needed Just One Start to End the Giants’ Purgatory
In April, Daniel Jones was an NFL laughingstock. Now, he’s a rookie revelation. One Giants fan reacts to this brave, beautiful new world.
-
September 23, 2019
Which Preseason Hype Teams Have the Most Cause for Concern Through Week 3?
Coming into the 2019 season, the Eagles had Super Bowl buzz, the Browns had promise, and the Falcons and Chargers seemed playoff-bound. Now all four sit at 1-2, and only two of these teams look ready to turn things around.
-
September 23, 2019
Backup Quarterbacks Are Shaking Up Fantasy Football
Between Daniel Jones and Kyle Allen, Luke Falk and Josh Rosen, changes under center have the potential to completely alter NFL offenses—and your fantasy league. Here’s how to take advantage.
-
September 23, 2019
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 3
Welcome to the church of Danny Dimes. Plus: The Chiefs can replace seemingly anyone besides Pat Mahomes, the Patriots’ future has one glaring hole, and the Ravens attempted an innovative—if not particularly useful—kicking move.
-
September 23, 2019
Undefeated Daniel Jones and the Week of the Backup QB, Mahomes vs. Lamar, and Rams and Browns Concern
Unpacking the Giants rookie’s breakout performance, and more from Week 3 in the NFL
-
September 23, 2019
Handing Out Awards to Week 3’s Backups Turned Starting QBs
Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series? Kyle Allen. Best Costume Design? Like we could choose anyone else besides Gardner Minshew II.
-
September 23, 2019
The Browns Are Not Ready to Contend
After falling to the Rams, Cleveland is now 1-2, with their only win coming against the Sam Darnold–less Jets. Baker Mayfield and Co. have plenty of kinks to work out.
-
September 22, 2019
Daniel Jones’s Legend-Making Debut Shows We All Know Nothing
Playing without Saquon Barkley for much of Sunday, the oft-derided Giants rookie made plays with his arms and legs for a dramatic victory over the Buccaneers
-
September 22, 2019
The Ravens Are the Aggressive, Analytically Driven Team We’ve Been Waiting For
Baltimore came up short against the Chiefs, but it wasn’t because the team was too aggressive on two-point conversions and fourth downs. John Harbaugh put his squad in the best position to win—and showed why the Ravens should be considered one of the smartest franchises in the NFL.
-
September 20, 2019
Antonio Brown Was a Problem Too Big for the Patriots
On Monday, Sports Illustrated reported a 2017 incident in which a woman said Brown harassed her at his Pittsburgh home. That same day, NFL investigators interviewed Brown’s former trainer who said he sexually assaulted and raped her. On Friday, the Patriots released the wide receiver.
-
September 20, 2019
The New England Patriots Have Released Antonio Brown
Following a former trainer’s civil complaint saying that Brown sexually assaulted and raped her, and a second report that said Brown harassed another woman in 2017, the Patriots have cut ties with the receiver
-
September 20, 2019
Big Spenders, Bargain Buys, and Contrarian Picks
Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Craig Horlbeck categorize their favorite and not-so-favorite daily fantasy players heading into Week 3
-
September 20, 2019
Your Week 3 Matchup Guide: Is Mahomes-Lamar the Next Great AFC Rivalry?
The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens face off in the best game of the week. Plus, the point spreads, injuries, story lines, and everything else you need to know for every Week 3 game.
-
September 20, 2019
The Cardinals’ Air Raid Has Revitalized Larry Fitzgerald
At 36 years old, the legendary wideout is not only still playing, he may be off to the best start of his career. Fitz is thriving in Kliff Kingsbury’s wide-open scheme, and in return he’s giving rookie Kyler Murray a reliable veteran presence down the field—it’s a perfect match.
-
September 20, 2019
Gardner Minshew II Is a Jaguars QB Worth Getting Excited About
The rookie passer turned in his third impressive performance in a row, dispatching the Titans 20-7
-
September 20, 2019
MVP Gripes, Lamar’s Moment & Million Dollar Picks, Plus a Beto O’Rourke Interview With Mallory Rubin and Joe House
The Democratic presidential hopeful joins to discuss the debates, running against Ted Cruz for U.S. senate in 2018, and more
-
September 19, 2019
Bill Simmons on the NFL Hall of Fame and Player Empowerment
Discussing NFL contract negotiating, Patrick Mahomes, Ben Roethlisberger, Eli Manning, and more
-
September 19, 2019
The Daniel Jones Era Is Upon Us, the Aging QB Fallout, and Jalen Ramsey’s Future
Plus, the biggest three games of the week, Cam Newton’s career trajectory, and more