How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other going into Week3 of the 2025 NFL regular season? Here's an updated look from best to worst.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are off to their first 0-2 start with Patrick Mahomes as their starting quarterback. There should be still plenty of optimism as their status as AFC title contenders.
Which of the more surprising undefeated NFL teams should be trusted after Week 2? Vinnie Iyer breaks it all down.
Joe Burrow is once again hurt for the Bengals, this time looking at a 12-week absence recovering from a Week 2 toe injury that requires surgery. Here's considering if they can win enough without him to stay in playoff position upon his return.
The Bengals are dealing with another concerning Joe Burrow injury to throw off another promising seasons. Here's exploring how they can best replace him, from their current backup to the top available veteran.
The 49ers almost had Mac Jones as their starting QB before he enters that role for Week 2 and beyond with Brock Purdy on the shelf. Here's why hey preferred to go after Trey Lance — whom Purdy replaced — in the 2021 draft.
Micah Parsons' impact on the Packers' defense isn't measured by his own sacks, but the entire team rallying to dominant two of the NFL's highest-scoring offense to open the season.
From his key passing and running stats, efficiency and proficiency, first regular season and playoffs, Jayden Daniels became the top rookie QB of all time. Here's how a special encore can earn Washington's dynamic dual threat a lot more than his first league MVP..
How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other going into Week 2 of the 2025 NFL regular season? Here's an updated look from best to worst.
Everything that happened in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, including the very best, the bad and the absolute worst. Here are the misguided, knee-jerk overreactions.
Justin Fields and Garrett Wilson didn't produce a win in Week 1 against the Steelers, but they did produce plenty in their Jets debut together. They lead the list of league's most exciting news passing combinations.
What NFL coaches most need to produce winning results in 2025 to avoid being replaced? Start with the man in Miami, Mike McDaniel
For the Chiefs, a Super Bowl hangover season is defined by not getting to the Super Bowl. Here's a look at why even an 0-1 start can be cause for longer-term AFC championship concern.
The Cowboys' defense picked up where it left off with its 2024 struggles spilling into the 2025 Week 1 Thursday night opener in Philadelphia, without their former best defensive player.
The Philadelphia Eagles have had many greats help them win a lot of games over the years, including their two recent Super Bowl victories.
When The Sporting News did its Mount Rushmore project for the best "Big Four" athletes in Philadelphia, Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins was the top candidate.
The Dallas Cowboys have long been considered America's Team, but who are their best to have worn the star on their helmets?
Will the Eagles win the Super Bowl again? What teams will and won't make the playoffs after the 2025 regular season? Sporting News looks into its crystal ball once again to make its year-long picks and predictions.
Sporting News' latest annual Super Bowl prediction sides with recent two-time NFC champion San Francisco to finally break through with its first ring in 31 years, the sixth in franchise history.
The New York Giants have been around for a century as an NFL franchise. Here's looking at the very best of the great players who have suited up for them over the years.
Tight end had been a position dominated by the consistent old guard of top all-time receivers and blockers, but an infusion of young talent has restocked the group to one full of dynamic athletes.
Who are the best, most impactful running backs in the NFL going into the 2025 season? Fantasy meets reality here with the most productive versatile workhorses standing out at the top.
In Sporting News' first picks and predictions against the spread for the 2025 regular season, Philadelphia celebrates by crushing Dallas, Buffalo wins an MVP battle with Baltimore and Chicago lives up to its big NFC buzz early.
How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other going into Week 1 of the 2025 NFL regular season? Here's an updated look at the hierarchy, with one last big shakeup before league-wide kickoff.
Sporting News' annual preseason wide receiver rankings once again get a major update thanks to a bunch of young superstars who have yet to hit their primes — including a few who went to LSU.
Here's how all 32 starting QBs for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL regular season stack up against each other, from the fantastic four starting in the AFC to the shakiest bridge options.
Sporting News checks in with its second early dose of first-round projections for the 2026 NFL Draft, just in time for the official kickoff of the 2025 college football season.
The Cowboys didn't want to pay top defensive player Micah Parsons. The Packers did — and at a heavy price of salary and big-time draft picks.
Here's ranking all 32 NFL lines' strengths and weaknesses, from best to worst, to figure into some tougher fantasy decisions.
Just in time for the official kickoff of the 2025 college football season, Sporting News clocks in with its second set of updated NFL draft prospect rankings for next year.
Breaking down the 2025 fantasy football rankings for defense/special teams units, taking into consideration this year's upside much more than last year's finish.
Here's looking at some of the most recognizable NFL players who were released from rosters in the final 2025 preseason cuts.
NFL players have put up some terrific individual single-season performances this century. We rank the 25 best from those 25 years.
How might a 12-team half-point PPR mock draft look through 17 rounds of picks in 2025? Here's clocking in with a mock of 204 picks with analysis for each round.
What should you not do while on the clock in your fantasy football leagues? Here's six valuable pieces of advice to avoid common missteps most managers make.
Anthony Richardson got benched by the Colts for Daniel Jones for the start of the 2025 NFL season. Here's looking at the best places to could continue his career to get a second shot outside of Indianapolis.
Who are the best draft values to target as top fantasy football sleepers in your 2025 redraft leagues? Here's looking at how to find a profitable ROI from every position.
The Chicago Bears have a long, proud history as an NFL franchise dating back to 1920. Here's a look at their best-ever players from 100-plus seasons.
How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other after Week 1 of the 2025 preseason? Here's an updated look at the hierarchy now that every team has played an exhibition game.
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have driven much of the modern success of the Chiefs, but where do they rank all time?
Which fantasy football players will disappoint most with their production in relation to their 2025 average draft position? Here's looking at 25 picks to avoid targeting this year.
Here's grading the much-anticipated game debuts of 11 rookies taken in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft and beyond, including the biggest name in the class.
The Dolphins have been one of the NFL's most beloved franchises since they entered the league in 1966, including pulling off the only perfect season in the Super Bowl era.
The Los Angeles Chargers have huge immediate expectations for Omarion Hampton in Jim Harbaugh's offense, and his first NFL action indicates he won't disappoint.
Terry McLaurin's contract extension impasse with the Commanders might see him leaving the team via trade during the 2025 NFL preseason. Here would be the top suitors for his receiving services.
The Ravens have had plenty of great players suit up for them in their 30 seasons of existence. Sporting News breaks down the best of the best in Baltimore's new NFL history.
The 49ers have won five Super Bowls and have a proud, rich history of success since kicking off their time in the NFL.
Sporting News breaks the surprise summer blockbuster NFL trade of the Steelers acquiring 3-time All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Dolphins for Minkah Fitzpatrick, Jonnu Smith and what it means for both teams.
The Green Bay Packers have a history going back more than a century with 13 championships to show for it.
The Steelers have a long and storied history with elite stars throughout several different eras.
The New England Patriots have six Super Bowl victories and 11 AFC titles to their credit, so there is no shortage of legendary players in franchise history.
The Buffalo Bills have a proud tradition with a loyal fan base going back to their AFL days and AFC championship dynasty.
If NFL players do get a chance to represent the USA in the Olympics, this would be the best "Dream Team" they could assemble from the league's most talented players in 2025.
Here's looking at the most important aspects of and highlights from the complete NFL regular-season schedule of 272 games for 2025.
Six of the Chiefs' marquee matchups land on our list of the 15 can't-miss games of the 2025 regular season.
Here's looking at the most compelling matchups for all 32 NFL teams, headlined by heavyweight battles between Kansas City, Philadelphia, and their biggest Super Bowl challengers.
NFL schedules are not created equal. Here's a look at the teams who are set to benefit most and least based on when and where they're playing their latest set of opponents during the 2025 regular season.
Here's an early look at which NFL teams will either deliver or disappoint in relation to their projected win totals and potential playoff contention.
Which NFL teams are the best bets to make or miss the 2025 playoffs based on the futures odds? Here's how you can look for six potential payout values.
Which NFL rookies will make the veteran competition on their new teams most nervous after offseason camps? Here's looking at a dozen who can rise up depth charts quickly.
Pittsburgh officials have had a weird few months in trying to improve their team from free agency to the draft to blockbuster trades. Here's breaking down an unusually shaky offseason for the Black and Gold.
The Cowboys and Steelers make a rare late offseason blockbuster swap, filling a need for one team and getting rid of a superfluous player for another team.
NFL free agency is going into its latest stage for the 2025 offseason with the draft now in the rearview, but there still are plenty of unsigned veterans who can fill some key holes for teams ahead of training camp.
Although teams have upgraded much of their roster personnel with veteran signings and draft picks in the 2025, here's look at the position each team needs to address during the rest of the offseason.
What are some recent and historical trends to consider most when deciding which horses will fare well running the first leg of the Triple Crown? Here's the annual breakdown of what you need to know for the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other after the 2025 NFL Draft? Here's breaking down the latest early offseason look in the race toward Super Bowl 60.
How did your team fare in the 2025 NFL Draft? Here's our initial reaction and ranking for all 32 teams.
Shedeur Sanders is the fourth quarterback Cleveland acquired in the 2025 offseason to find an answer for an injured Deshaun Watson. Here's breaking down his path to avoid being cut as a rookie fifth-round draft pick.
Sporting News checks in with its first early mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft, with Arch Manning projected to go in the first round.
Here's looking at the players selected on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL draft who represent the best value picks for teams based on their big board rankings
Storylines are quick to emerge and linger during and after every NFL Draft, and 2025 is no different. Here's breaking down the biggest overreactions after this year's seven rounds of picks.
Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer hands out grades with expert analysis on every 2025 NFL Draft pick from Rounds 1-3.
Now that the Steelers have passed on selecting Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft, what do they do at quarterback this offseason with no reliable options on their depth chart? Here's exploring what Pittsburgh can still do at QB.
With Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft complete, here's taking a look at how Day 2 might play out with complete second- and third-round projections in one last mock draft for the year.
Sporting News clocks in with a final three-round mock draft right before the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday night, once again projecting the latest potential picks from No. 1 through No. 102 overall.
Sporting News' 15th mock draft for 2025 is expanded to seven rounds, with three of the 13 QBs selected going in the first round and a record-tying 15 players picked overall from Ohio State's national championship roster.
Here's looking at the first-round mock draft projections for 2025 through the lens of each pick being reminiscent of a previous prospect.
What are the ripple effects of the Giants and Raiders pivoting their popular mock draft picks? Here's looking at the potential first-round chain reaction.
Shedeur Sanders may go as high as No. 2 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, but most signs are pointing toward him falling well below that. Here are his top seven landing spots.
With the 2025 NFL Draft finally here, it's time for one last expanded look at Sporting News' top 250 overall players available for all seven rounds.
The 2025 NFL Draft offers a couple of surefire franchise passers — and maybe more.
Here's looking at 14 teams that should consider selecting a QB at some point in the seven rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, from early locks to late wild cards.
The 2025 NFL Draft features a strong, deep class of running backs, beginning with a couple of potential three-down workhorse stars.
Sporting News clocks with another mock draft eight days before the 2025 NFL Draft, this time an isolated look at projecting picks No. 1 through No. 102 overall.
The 2025 NFL Draft class maintains the recent theme of being strong with edge pass rushers made for a variety of schemes and roles, led by a can't-miss stud and several other freakish prospects.
Here's breaking down the best tight ends in the 2025 NFL Draft class, starting with Big Ten first-round impact players Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland.
With the end of pro days and 2025 NFL Draft month here for 2025, it's time for the latest expanded look at Sporting News' top 200 overall players.
On the surface, the 2025 NFL Draft class seems weaker than usual at wide receiver, but even when not factoring in two-way threat Travis Hunter, there are plenty of impact playmakers with impressive size.
In Vinnie Iyer's only Sporting News mock draft of 2025 that includes trades, aggressive moves upward for two quarterbacks and two running backs help shake up the entire first round.
The Saints have gone from wanting to replace their starting QB to needing to do so in the wake of Derek Carr's shoulder injury revelation. Here's exploring their best options ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Travis Hunter didn't run the 40-yard dash to show off his speed or do any defensive back drills, but he still impressed at his pro day even with his limited route-running work as a receiver.
Shedeur Sanders finally had his pro day workout at the "Colorado Showcase" and didn't disappoint with his strong pocket passing and ability to make all the necessary throws, stamped by his big-play attempts.
Jaxson Dart gave more reason to NFL team evaluators that he should be the third quarterback off the board in the 2025 draft on April 24.
The Sporting News is breaking down all the notable early offseason moves by NFL teams in 2025, including free-agent signings and significant trades.
NFL free agency 2025 has already gone through the first few waves, but there are plenty of solid veterans still available on the open market. SN's Vinnie Iyer breaks down the best at every position.
The Texas quarterback prospect had a strong pro day workout back on campus at Austin, coming up as a second- or third-round alternative for QB needy teams.
Cam Ward didn't disappoint after waiting to throw for NFL draft evaluators during his March 24 pro day at Miami.
Sporting News breaks down the 77 best unrestricted free agents ahead of 2025 NFL free agency,
In Sporting News' 14th mock projections for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, quarterbacks go 1-2 to start the selections, while the top edge rusher and running back go to completely new teams a little later than expected.
How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other after 2025 NFL free agency? Here's breaking down for a second time who's leading and lagging early in the race for Super Bowl 60.
How did your team do to kick off the 2025 NFL offseason? Here's grading every team based on how they spent or saved their money on free agents, including those who used some resources on trades.
Which teams did well in 2025 NFL free agency with their spending and personnel decisions? Which teams struggled to get better with their moves or lack thereof? Here's separating who sprang into March and who got stomped by the open market.
The Browns and Eagles make an interesting trade involving young backup quarterbacks that helps Philadelphia a little more than Cleveland.
Laremy Tunsil will go from protecting third-year QB C.J. Stroud to second-year QB Jayden Daniels in a head-scratching move by Houston that greatly helps Washington.
DK Metcalf is going to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL's second blockbuster trade of the 2025, both orchestrated by the Seattle Seahawks.
Defense is definitely stronger than offense when it comes to the pool of veteran talent available in 2025 NFL free agency, especially for teams needing edge rush and secondary help.
Tee Higgins was franchise-tagged by the Bengals, but there are still plenty of solid complementary values in the 2025 free-agent class of wide receivers.
The Browns should now be looking for a new veteran starting QB in NFL free agency after restructuring Deshaun Watson's contract, but there are only two realistic options, both from NFC teams.
The Steelers reportedly want to re-sign Justin Fields but have little interest in bringing back Russell Wilson.
DK Metcalf is hoping to be traded out of Seattle. Here are looking at the other NFL teams who should most interesting in making a blockbuster deal to acquire the gamebreaking wide receiver.
Running backs available in 2025 NFL free agency pale in comparison to the veteran riches on the open market from the 2024 offseason, but there are still valuable supporting backs to be had for much cheaper prices.
Quarterback has limited viable starting options available in free agency for 2025, but there are several intriguing players who could bolster rosters, including numerous former top-10 picks, a Super Bowl champion, and a soon-to-be-released four-time MVP.
In Sporting News' 13th mock projections for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders reemerge as top choices for familiar teams, and there's a big shakeup for the edge rushers after the NFL Combine.
The 2025 NFL Draft Combine was missing several of the best prospects, but plenty of players still helped or hurt their stock in Indianapolis.
Top QB prospects Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders didn't work out at the NFL Scouting Combine, but the competition was still strong between several big-name college stars trying to improve their draft stock.
In Sporting News' latest 2025 NFL mock draft, the projections are expanded to two rounds. See the latest predictions based on prospect talent and team needs going into this year's NFL Combine workouts.
Here's projecting where the top nine wide receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft class will land, including their possible range of selections and ultimate team predictions.
The 2025 NFL Draft QB class isn't the best overall, but here's looking at where Colorado's Shedeur Sanders, Miami's Cam Ward, and more of the other promising signal-callers fit best in April.
The running back class in the 2025 NFL Draft is loaded with some top options and valuable depth throughout. Here's looking at the most ideal landing spots for the best prospects, led by Boise State's Ashton Jeanty.
With Matthew Stafford returning to the Rams, one key piece of the NFL's league-wide quarterback puzzle is off the board. Here's looking at how impacts his top previous suitors and other QBs available in the 2025 offseason.
Where will the best unsigned veterans in 2025 land in free agency? Here's projecting 21 upcoming free-agent signings.
With the arrival of the latest NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, here's the latest look at Sporting News' top 125 overall prospects for 2025.
The tight end class in the 2025 NFL Draft is loaded with top-end talent and depth, led by former Big Ten standouts Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland. Here's exploring their best fits in the first round and beyond in April.
What would it take for Philadelphia to acquire Myles Garrett from Cleveland? Here's breaking down a potential trade between the teams involving the superstar edge pass rusher.
What would it take for Washington to acquire Myles Garrett from Cleveland? Here's breaking down a potential trade between the teams involving the superstar edge pass rusher.
What would it take for Buffalo to acquire Myles Garrett from Cleveland? Here's breaking down a potential trade between the teams involving the superstar edge pass rusher.
The NFL trade rumors are already swirling a little less than a month before free agency starts. Here's making some calls on where 10 players will be dealt in the 2025 offseason.
Here's looking at five potential free agents who should get the strongest consideration to be franchise-tagged by their respective NFL teams.
Aaron Rodgers is done with the New York Jets after only two seasons. Here's looking at who might be their next starting quarterback in the 2025 season.
Aaron Rodgers looks to be one healthy season and done with the New York Jets. Here's looking at five teams that fit him best ahead of the 2025 season.
The latest class of new NFL head coaches includes a good mix of hot-shot young offensive coordinators and seasoned veterans who won big elsewhere.
The Eagles, like all Super Bowl-winning teams in the modern era, have some key free-agent concerns to address to keep their championship defensive mojo intact.
The Chiefs are hoping to avoid a hangover after their crushing Super Bowl 59 loss to the Eagles, but to do so, they will need get some key answers over the next few months.
How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other going into the 2025 NFL offseason? Here's breaking down who's leading and lagging early in the race for Super Bowl 60.
In Sporting News' 11th mock projections for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, quarterback Cam Ward is the new No. 1 overall pick, while Shedeur Sanders falls out of the top 10.
The Philadelphia Eagles were a one-hit wonder when they won Super Bowl 52 with a much different team seven years ago. Here's explaining why the core of the team that just won Super Bowl 59 might not be done winning rings.
The Eagles got sweet revenge in Super Bowl 59 by beating the Chiefs in resounding fashion. Here's breaking down how Philadelphia pulled off a complete, dominant rout.
There's no question Travis Kelce will soon join the best tight ends in NFL history in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here's where he stacks with the top receivers overall as he keeps racking up stats and Super Bowl wins.
For the second time in three Super Bowls, the Chiefs and Eagles will play each other in Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. Here's picking the game and predicting why the rematch might end in a very similar way to Super Bowl 57.
Eli Manning and no other quarterbacks were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025, but it should be a busy annual run for the position starting in 2026.
With the Senior Bowl done and the Super Bowl here, here's the latest expanded look at Sporting News' top 120 overall prospects for 2025.
Eli Manning's regular-season body of work doesn't suggest he's Hall of Fame worthy, but his overall case is more complicated than others.
The Chiefs will be prepared to try and stop the Eagles' 'Tush Push', but don't expect them to run the same play on offense.
Lamar Jackson is trying to win his second consecutive NFL MVP award and third overall, but Josh Allen is the favorite. Here's breaking down the numbers for both elite AFC quarterbacks.
Since the Super Bowl era kicked off, no team has won three straight rings despite some legendary dynasties. Here's looking back at how the previous Super Bowl three-peat attempts were dashed over the past 58 years.
Myles Garrett is in his prime as the Sporting News back-to-back NFL Defensive Player of the Year, so it will cost a Super Bowl contender plenty in compensation to land him in his desired trade out of Cleveland.
Which 2025 NFL Draft prospects helped or hurt their stock the most during Senior Bowl practices in Mobile? While one SEC East QB had a good week, another did not.
Let the Super Bowl 59 hype begin — and not end — until the Chiefs and Eagles take the field on Feb. 9. Here's looking at what will be the most overplayed and overrated storylines for the next two weeks.
Jayden Daniels dazzled and dominated in his D.C. debut like few first-year quarterbacks ever have. Find out how much Washington's massive turnaround factored into the players' decision to vote the Commanders QB as Sporting News' 2024 Rookie of the Year.
Saquon Barkley rushed for over 2,000 yards in 2024, so it's no surprise his peers recognized him as the league's best offensive player over a pair of elite quarterbacks.
Before the "other" NFL honors are revealed, find out who won Sporting News' major individual awards for the 2024 regular season, exclusively based on voting from their playing, coaching, and front-office peers.
Here's a look at the 26 players who make up Sporting News' 2024 NFL All-Pro Team, as voted on by NFL head coaches.
In Sporting News' 10th mock draft projections for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Washington and Buffalo add some much-needed extra defensive help after crushing conference championship game losses.
Josh Allen played his best overall playoff game against the Chiefs in another tough loss in the AFC championship game, but here's breaking down why it ended in a familiar frustrating result.
Nick Sirianni has been much maligned in his short NFL coaching tenure with the Eagles, but with two Super Bowl trips in three seasons, the perception of him should change for good.
Where does the Commanders' Jayden Daniels rank among the best rookie QBs in NFL history? The answer might surprise after his two playoff victories.
Contrary to popular belief, the Kansas City Chiefs do not win so many games because they have NFL officials in their pocket. Here's the proof.
Chris Jones, along with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, has been a core member of the Chiefs' three-ring dynasty and is headed to getting rewarded with a future place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
In Sporting News' ninth mock draft projections for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Ravens join the Packers, Patriots, Panthers, and Bengals in getting an impact wide receiver, while the Lions and Texans address different issues up front.
Kliff Kingsbury turned down the Raiders' offensive coordinator job last season, deciding to take that role with the Commanders instead. Las Vegas has a much better shot at getting him for a higher position this season thanks to a new key connection.
Philadelphia and Washington split their regular-season series in NFC East play. Here's looking at whether Jalen Hurts' Eagles or Jayden Daniels' Commanders is the better bet to win the NFC championship game.
Kansas City and Buffalo meet again in the AFC playoffs with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. Although the Bills might seem well positioned for the mild upset, here's looking at why the Chiefs remain the better bet.
With the AFC and NFC championship games set and four teams left in the tournament, here's how they stack up against each other in their chances of winning Super Bowl 59.
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens have fallen short of the Super Bowl despite having six playoff trips in the past seven seasons. There's not much they need to change to win an AFC title, except trust in their current process.
Two NFC playoffs removed from winning his first Super Bowl in his first season as the Rams' quarterback, Stafford remains a tough call for voters.
The stellar play of Jayden Daniels has added up to the Commanders scoring two big road upsets en route to the NFC title game. Here's why it's wise to believe that Daniels can be the first-ever rookie Super Bowl QB.
If this is the year that NFL star offensive coordinator Kellen Moore gets his shot to be a young rookie head coach, here's why going back to Dallas or replacing someone who used to coach in Philadelphia makes the most sense.
Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are both considered elite, MVP-caliber quarterbacks, but neither has been able to get past Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Which AFC star needs to win a Super Bowl more in 2025 to validate his great young career?
Washington has been very aggressive in the first season under coach Dan Quinn, taking a big page out of Dan Campbell's playbook in Detroit.
Washington enter Saturday's divisional round matchup as the big underdog against No. 1 Detroit. But here's why the upset-minded road team can at least make the Lions sweat.
Ben Johnson should land his first NFL head-coaching gig during the 2025 hiring cycle. Here's why Dallas and Chicago are the most ideal situations.
Thomas Brown went an uninspiring 1-4 as the Bears' interim coach replacing fired Matt Eberflus. Here's looking at the best candidates to fill their vacant full-time position.
In Sporting News' eighth mock draft projections for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the four best QB prospects land all over the board.
In Sporting News' latest power rankings for the 2025 divisional playoffs, here's looking at how all eight teams still alive to win Super Bowl 59 stack up against each other.
In Sporting News' NFL picks against the spread for the divisional round of the 2025 playoffs, the Lions and Eagles survive and advance in the NFC.
Sam Darnold's strong 2024 NFL regular season with the Vikings ended with a thud in Monday night's lopsided wild-card playoff loss to the Rams. Here's what it means for his offseason value in 2025.
What's the most appealing job among the six NFL head-coaching vacancies for 2025? Here's ranking them by most turnaround appeal for a new hire, such as hot candidate Ben Johnson.
The Vikings have a tough decision to make on Sam Darnold as their starting quarterback, including whether they just want to turn the page to injured first-round pick J.J. McCarthy in Year 2.
The Eagles' offense scored just enough to beat the Packers, as their defense dominated for most of their home 22-10 win. But here are the familiar issues Philadelphia must overcome to survive and advance from the next round.
The Eagles and Packers made surprise picks of Jalen Hurts and Jordan Love in the 2020 NFL Draft but they turned out to be some of the smartest recent moves by any team at any position.
Lamar Jackson needs to shake off some past disappointments in this year's AFC playoffs, and his stellar performance in the wild-card round vs. the Steelers sets him up well to finally take Baltimore back to the Super Bowl.
The Chargers were favored in their road wild-card playoff game at the Texans but they had no chance to win with quarterback Justin Herbert turning in an atrocious performance.
The Steelers got a cheap, serviceable season from Russell Wilson to help clean up a previously messy situation, but they could move on from him in 2025.
In Sporting News' NFL picks against the spread for the wild-card round of the 2025 playoffs, we break down why the Ravens will rip the Steelers and the Commanders will upset the Bucs.
Here's breaking down the hierarchy of the 14 teams in the 2025 NFL Playoffs, comparing their championship odds to their true Super Bowl-winning potential.
If Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers forgoes his remaining college eligibility and enters the 2025 NFL draft, several teams could consider him in the first round.
The Raiders gave Antonio Pierce only one full season as their head coach. Here's looking at who they should target most to replace him.
The Jaguars are in search of the 10th head coach in franchise history after firing Doug Pederson at the end of the 2024 NFL season.
In Sporting News' seventh mock draft projections for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Travis Hunter's landing spot becomes more evident, while the Giants and Cowboys land offensive playmakers.
Here's where every NFL team stands in both conferences in the race to make the playoffs after the 18th and final week of the 2024 regular season.
The Bengals' narrow path to the playoffs closed in Week 18.
The Steelers are locked into a Wild Card spot but don't know their specific seed yet.
The Ravens have repeated as AFC North division champions. The Sporting News breaks down their playoff position after the end of the 2024 NFL regular season.
Denver has been one of the NFL's biggest surprise teams in 2024 with rookie quarterback Bo Nix and coach Sean Payton. Here's how the Broncos can finish their regular season with an AFC playoff berth.
The Dolphins are trying to make the playoffs as an AFC wild-card team for a third consecutive season under Mike McDaniel.
With Jerod Mayo fired after only one season, here are the 8 best potential replacements for the Patriots' 16th head coach.
In Sporting News' NFL picks against the spread for Week 18, the Lions win the NFC North over the Vikings, while the Chiefs and Jets help the Bengals get into the playoffs.
The 2024 NFL MVP race has a clear favorite among four deserving candidates, but it's still coming down to the final week of the regular season.
Here's looking at how all 32 NFL teams stack up against each other after Week 17 of the 2024 regular season.
Here's where every NFL team stands in both conferences in the race to make the playoffs after Week 17's Sunday and Monday action.
