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• ESPN Names Stephon Gilmore Among Top Offseason Additions

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images And it’s hard to argue, honestly The Minnesota Vikings may have waited until the last minute to add cornerback Stephon Gilmore to their defense, but it’s an addition that has proven to be worth waiting for, according to ESPN. Behind the great E$PN paywall, Aaron Schatz has named five players whose contracts with their new teams are working out pretty w...2024
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• Pre-Snap Reads 11/1: Will Seahawks make a major move at the trade deadline?

Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images Read! In Today’s Links: injury updates, both good and bad; a few articles on Geno’s emotions, preview of the Seattle Seahawks’ big game Sunday versus them Rams; photos, report cards, and more! Enjoy your Friday. You need it! #np Flexin’ by Sarah Couch Seahawks News Schneider's 4 most important players - Seaside JoeWhy Charles Cross is doing good enou...2024
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• Notes: Lions statistical achievement bodes well for Super Bowl chances

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have achieved a statistical benchmark that has resulted in Super Bowl wins for 6 of the previous 8 teams who accomplished it. Earlier on Tuesday, we wrote about how the Detroit Lions were the best team in the NFL through eight weeks by a large margin when it comes to the DVOA statistic. In that article, I marveled at the fact the Lions...2024
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• Detroit Lions are the best team in football by ‘big margin,’ per analytics

Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Per an advanced statistical model, the Detroit Lions are the best team in football, and it’s not close. The Detroit Lions are 6-1, are off to their best start in nearly 70 years, and have blown out two of their last three opponents. It’s not hard to make the case that they’re the best team in football, despite the fact that the returni...2024
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• Lions vs. Titans snap counts: Detroit continues to mix, match along DL

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images A look at the Detroit Lions Week 8 snap counts against the Tennessee Titans, including how the defensive line continues to adapt to obstacles. Let’s take a detailed look at the Detroit Lions Week 8 snap counts from their 38-point win over the Tennessee Titans. Two things to keep in mind this week: first, the Lions constantly had the ball in great field position b...2024
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• The Chiefs’ defense is finishing the job on third down

Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Kansas City’s defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is at his best when closing out a drive. For the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs’ defense, the key to its success has been third down. The unit’s elite run defense often forces third-and-long plays, giving defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo the ability to bring out his most complex pass-rushing packages and coverage...2024
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• Pre-Snap Reads 11/1: Will Seahawks make a major move at the trade deadline?
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• Lions vs. Titans snap counts: Detroit continues to mix, match along DL
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• The Chiefs’ defense is finishing the job on third down
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• NFL World: Lamar Jackson is the best player on the planet

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Ravens’ two-time MVP Lamar Jackson is being recognized as not one of the best, but the best Following Monday, there was a great disturbance in the Force. As if millions of voices cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. For no pundit, no stan, no critic could deny what Lamar Jackson has become: the greatest football player on the planet. Jackson an...2024
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• London Bridge is falling down. Jaguars get right versus Patriots, 32-16

The Jaguars wrap up their 2024 London series, with a victory over the Patriots, going 1-1 in England. The Jacksonville Jaguars picked up their second victory of 2024 on Sunday morning after dominating the New England Patriots 32-16 at Wembley Stadium. With today’s victory, the Jaguars stand at 2-5, at third in the AFC south, one game behind the Indianapolis Colts. With this victory, Jacksonville c...2024
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• Rams top corner is last in the NFL in this coverage stat

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Free agent Tre’Davious White isn’t the All-Pro cornerback that he used to be Is Tre’Davious White, once an All-Pro and a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, now the worst starting cornerback in the NFL? According to DVOA, he might be. Aaron Schatz tweeted out some cornerback coverage stats on Wednesday and unfortunately White’s name was mentioned whe...2024
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• The NFL’s best offensive and defensive player through Week 4

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Plus, nobody should be doubting the Baltimore Ravens. October is here, which means so is playoff baseball. What a wonderful time to be alive. As the fall fully arrives (hopefully cooler weather will follow), we can finally start to draw legitimate conclusions about who each NFL team is here in 2024. A month’s worth of data is in our hands and while that...2024
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• Should the Rams extend Bobby Brown and what would that cost?

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Only 24 years old, the best of Bobby Brown could be ahead Bobby Brown has the same name as a pop artist from the 90s, and that should not be one of the 100 most interesting things people can think of when they mention the Rams defensive tackle going into his fourth year. His name is the same as a famous (although how long has it been...2024
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• Bengals Training Camp Day 9 open thread

Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Back at it. After a day off, the Cincinnati Bengals are back on the practice field for a Sunday session. We’re also entering a game week for the first time since the 2023 season ended, as Cincinnati will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next Saturday in both teams’ preseason opener. For today’s training camp practice, gates open at 1:30, and prac...2024
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• Interview: FTN’s Aaron Schatz on why DVOA projects Seahawks to be in playoff hunt

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The big area of improvement for Seattle? Defense. Will the Seattle Seahawks return to the playoffs in their first year under head coach Mike Macdonald? Based on advanced metrics, the answer is about 50-50. Earlier this month, Aaron Schatz’s FTN Football Almanac 2024 was released, and in the annual DVOA preseason projections, the Seahawks have a playoff ...2024
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• The Phinsider Mailbag: Do the Dolphins need to sign Calais Campbell?

Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images The Phinsider Mailbag is back today with answers to the questions that have been on your mind. It is time to open The Phinsider Mailbag to see what our readers are thinking. The Miami Dolphins are in the second period of organized team activities, closing them out at the end of the week. After the team’s minicamp next week, the offseason training program...2024
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• Urban Legends of the NFL: The Fixing of Super Bowl XL
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"— Aaron Schatz (@ASchatzNFL) January 14, 2024 The Packers scored 6 touchdowns of their first 7 possessions before shutting it down."

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"But this one courtesy of DVOA creator Aaron Schatz is the most jaw-dropping."

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"On her podcast, “The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny,” ESPN analyst Mina Kimes and Football Outsiders’ Aaron Schatz outlined their high expectations for the Broncos’ offense and highlighted key players on the defense."

2018
"Buffalo’s offense has submitted a historically woeful stretch, with Football Outsiders’ Aaron Schatz tweeting the Bills’ offensive DVOA through six games is second only to the 2004 Dolphins’ among the worst the website has graded since 1986."

2016
"Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders nevertheless preferred the Pats to prosper or fall with their field general slinging the pigskin rather than bothering with the running game: The only highlight of the third quarter was a New England field goal set up by another Gronk special, as he hauled in a pass and ran the rest of the way for a gain of 31."

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"That left the Redskins' hopes hanging on Cousins' arm, which typically isn't a good sign, as Aaron Schatz of FootballOutsiders."

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"Football Outsiders' Aaron Schatz weighed in on the home team's kind fortune:On the next play from scrimmage, Brandon LaFell got inside on a slant, and Brady zipped it into the tight window for a 10-yard TD."

• ESPN Names Stephon Gilmore Among Top Offseason Additions
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• Pre-Snap Reads 11/1: Will Seahawks make a major move at the trade deadline?
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• Lions vs. Titans snap counts: Detroit continues to mix, match along DL
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• London Bridge is falling down. Jaguars get right versus Patriots, 32-16
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• Rams top corner is last in the NFL in this coverage stat
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• The NFL’s best offensive and defensive player through Week 4
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• Should the Rams extend Bobby Brown and what would that cost?
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• Rams can’t do much worse on special teams than last year, right?

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Rams were historically ineffective on special teams in the 2023. Can they “regress to the mean” this year? The Los Angeles Rams performed so poorly on special teams last year that they should in principle “regress to the mean” this season and improve. Blaine Grisak covered some of the issues last December. I am not sure special team’s coordinator’s Chase ...2024
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• ESPN Analyst Aaron Schatz joins The Orange and Black Insider Bengals podcast

Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The creator of DVOA and fantastic, longtime NFL analyst, Aaron Schatz joins the program this week. We talk about the Bengals’ outlook, predictions and what needs to happen for a bounce-back 2024 campaign. The Cincinnati Bengals are in the early stages of training camp and optimism is high. The stars are showing off once again, while the new fac...2024
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• Ravens News 7/25: Interception Feast

Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports Practice Report: Ravens Secondary Feasts on More Interceptions Ryan Mink, BaltimoreRavens.com Marcus Williams took the first play of 11-on-11s for a pick-six when Josh Johnson’s pass bounced off Derrick Henry’s hands. Marlon Humphrey got two interceptions. Kyle Hamilton, Jalyn Armour-Davis, and Trayvon Mullen all also notched picks. “Hopefully we get a lo...2024
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• ESPN Names Stephon Gilmore Among Top Offseason Additions
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• Pre-Snap Reads 11/1: Will Seahawks make a major move at the trade deadline?
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• Notes: Lions statistical achievement bodes well for Super Bowl chances
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• Detroit Lions are the best team in football by ‘big margin,’ per analytics
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• Lions vs. Titans snap counts: Detroit continues to mix, match along DL
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• NFL World: Lamar Jackson is the best player on the planet
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• London Bridge is falling down. Jaguars get right versus Patriots, 32-16
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• Rams top corner is last in the NFL in this coverage stat
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• The NFL’s best offensive and defensive player through Week 4
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• Rams can’t do much worse on special teams than last year, right?
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• Notes: Lions statistical achievement bodes well for Super Bowl chances
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• The Chiefs’ defense is finishing the job on third down
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• London Bridge is falling down. Jaguars get right versus Patriots, 32-16
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• The NFL’s best offensive and defensive player through Week 4
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• Ravens News 7/25: Interception Feast
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• This season may show the Cowboys’ free agency inactivity was not that big of a deal

Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images Despite overwhelming criticism throughout the process, it is possible that the Cowboys will not regret not being active in free agency. Marty and The Doc returned to 1955 for the express purpose of preventing 2015 Biff Tannen from giving his 1955 self the sports almanac that created the alternate 1985 where their lives were both destroyed. If you do not...2024
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• Key Seahawks analysis and takeaways from Aaron Schatz’s 2024 Football Almanac

Photo by Conor Courtney/Getty Images Spoiler: There are not many good statistics about the Seahawks defense. Aaron Schatz, the godfather of the popular DVOA metric, just released the 2024 edition of the FTN Football Almanac. This is the second year in a row that this treasure trove of advanced analytics has been published through the FTN Fantasy platform, following the sad collapse of Foot...2024
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• Where the Seahawks stack up in ESPN’s ranking of teams’ under-25 talent

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The Seahawks round out the top-10, but could (or should) they be higher? I was enjoying a quiet respite from the social obligations that come with the presence of extended family, and reading over the recent (paywalled) article from ESPN’s Aaron Schatz ranking each team based on their players under 25 years of age. Before finishing the first paragraph I...2024
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• The Phinsider Mailbag: Do the Dolphins need to sign Calais Campbell?
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• ESPN’s biggest roster hole for the Seahawks may surprise you

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Or, considering the lack of continuity at the position, it may not surprise you one bit. The Seattle Seahawks addressed the offensive line in this year’s NFL Draft, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t question marks concerning that unit. In an ESPN+ article penned by FTN’s Aaron Schatz, aka the godfather of DVOA, he listed the biggest roster hole for eve...2024
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• Washington Redskins Running Out of Excuses to Start Kirk Cousins at QB
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• Patriots vs. Broncos: Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 AFC Championship
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• Tom Brady Breaks Record for Most Postseason Passing Yards in NFL History
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• Mile High Morning: ESPN's Mina Kimes says Broncos should have 'a very good rushing attack'

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• Potential Seahawks coach candidate Dan Quinn has historic disasterclass

Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Future Seahawks head coach Dan Quinn? Probably not after what just happened to the Cowboys defense against the Packers. If Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is a potential candidate to be the Seattle Seahawks’ next head coach, Sunday’s NFL Wild Card disaster against the Green Bay Packers might have been the ultimate deal...2024
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• The Detroit Lions are off to their best start in at least 40 years

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Statistically speaking, the Detroit Lions are off to their best start to the season since at least 1981, per DVOA numbers. The Detroit Lions are off to a 4-1 start this season—by record, their best start since going 5-0 at the beginning of the 2011 season. By point differential, the Lions’ current mark of +41 is the highest also since that 2011 season (+70...2023
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• Trevor Lawrence deserves none — but also, all — of the blame

Getty Images Trevor Lawrence is both the main catalyst and inhibitor of the team’s trajectory. Football gods tormented Jacksonville Jaguars fans on Sunday with a simple anniversary post. One year ago today, the Jaguars pulled off a 27-0 comeback in the playoffs : @NFL pic.twitter.com/LscFLsotCl— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) January 14, 2024 A year ago, the franchise was riding ...2024
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• Why Geno Smith’s new Seahawks deal is a rare win-win-win-win-win situation
Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports The player, the locker room, the cap, the present, the future — none of them have to lose now How can so many parties possibly win when news breaks of a nine-figure contract for a journeyman quarterback with one good season? Glad you asked. First, foremost, and most plainly, Geno Smith’s new deal is a win for Geno Smith. Before officially writing back to the...2023
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• Cowboys news: The ways Ezekiel Elliott can help the team line up with fantasy relevance

Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports The latest headlines surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. Fantasy football: Ezekiel Elliott is foolishly being overlooked - Eric Karabell, ESPN Fantasy owners may want to keep an eye on Ezekiel Elliott for this season. Elliott averaged 20 touches per game over the final six contests in 2023, finding the end zone three times. No, he did not look like the same player...2024
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• Ravens News 2/26: Critical Combine

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images With Madubuike decision looming for Ravens, salary cap set at $255.4 million for 2024 season Luke Jones, Baltimore Positive On Friday, the NFL announced an unprecedented increase of just over $30 million to $255.4 million, which was markedly higher than most cap projections ahead of the new league year, which officially begins on March 13. The 2023 ...2024
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• Ravens vs. 49ers is a legendary matchup on multiple levels

Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports History, star players, and more make Monday’s matchup the game of the year Before the season started, many pundits had the upcoming Christmas Day clash between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers circled on their calendars. What many did not know is that these heavyweights would be the consensus two best teams in the league, holding the No. 1 seeds in ...2023
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• FTN Network’s Aaron Schatz on the 2023 Minnesota Vikings

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Aaron Schatz — Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Network and the creator of DVOA, gives his nuanced ice-cold takes on the 2023 Minnesota Vikings! Aaron Schatz — Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Network and the creator of DVOA, gives his nuanced ice-cold takes on the 2023 Minnesota Vikings! Topics of conversation include: How Aaron Schatz created DVOA. The ...2023
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• Will DeMarco Murray Overcome the 'Curse of 370'?
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• NFL Pro Bowl Roster 2015: Twitter Reacts to Players for Unconferenced Draft
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• Pre-Snap Reads 11/1: Will Seahawks make a major move at the trade deadline?
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• Lions vs. Titans snap counts: Detroit continues to mix, match along DL
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• London Bridge is falling down. Jaguars get right versus Patriots, 32-16
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• Rams top corner is last in the NFL in this coverage stat
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• The NFL’s best offensive and defensive player through Week 4
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• Analytics expert ranks Ravens above Chiefs in AFC hierarchy; views Bengals as biggest threat in division

Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images DVOA creator Aaron Schatz shares his outlook on the 2024 Ravens ahead of the regular season. With the 2024 NFL season finally upon us, FTN Fantasy’s Aaron Schatz, the creator of DVOA and many advanced metrics sat down with Baltimore Beatdown to share his thoughts, predictions and overall outlook for the Baltimore Ravens including where...2024
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• Bengals Training Camp Day 9 open thread
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• ESPN Analyst Aaron Schatz joins The Orange and Black Insider Bengals podcast
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• Interview: FTN’s Aaron Schatz on why DVOA projects Seahawks to be in playoff hunt
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• Ravens News 7/25: Interception Feast
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• Lions news: ESPN recognizes Detroit’s loaded ‘under-25’ roster

Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions roster isn’t just stacked, it’s YOUNG, as proven by these ESPN under-25 rankings. While 2024 certainly could be a special year for the Detroit Lions, it’s important to recognize how well they’re currently set up for long-term success. Not only are they in a great financial situation with ample cap space and no outra...2024
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• ESPN gives Seahawks roster a thoroughly middling ranking

Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images The Seahawks wide receivers do get praise as the strength of the team. It’s NFL roster rankings time at ESPN, and as always it’s Mike Clay leading the charge when assessing the strengths and weaknesses of every team. This year he’s joined by Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder. As expected, the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are at the top of the ...2024
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• The making of a Super Bowl champion: The 2007 New York Giants

SetNumber: X79478 TK2 R3 F118 Is luck the residue of design? If you’re reading this article, there is most likely no game more firmly etched into your memory than the New York Giants’ stirring 17-14 victory over New England in Super Bowl XLII. (You can watch the full game here if you haven’t done so 37 times.) What more can I tell you about this magical season that you don’t already know? ...2024
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• Ravens vs. Chiefs: Early thoughts

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports MVP quarterbacks face off for a trip to the Super Bowl With the Kansas City Chiefs victory over the Buffalo Bills, the Baltimore Ravens finally have their opponent for the AFC Championship set in stone, and while the game is still five days away, it’s never too early to evaluate these two football titans and how they will fair against one another in the big ...2024
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• Trevor Lawrence deserves none — but also, all — of the blame
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• Social media reacts to Seahawks moving on from Pete Carroll

Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images The phenomenal fourteen year run of Pete Carroll as head coach of the Seahawks has come to an end, and The 2023 season of the Seattle Seahawks came to a conclusion, with a 21-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals, and then on Wednesday the Pete Carroll era came to a conclusion. Statement from Jody Allen - Chair, Seattle Seahawks pic.twitter.com/RNUZvF6V...2024
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• Eagles, 49ers Shine in Football Outsiders Awards
Eagles, 49ers Shine in Football Outsiders Awards Vincent Verhei 21 Feb 2023, 10:05am Welcome to the results of the 20th annual Football Outsiders Awards—the best and worst players of the year, as voted on by you, our readers. For those curious about the FO Award winners in past years, you will find links to each of the previous FO Awards articles on this page. La...2023
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• Urban Legends of the NFL: The Fixing of Super Bowl XL
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• Will DeMarco Murray Overcome the 'Curse of 370'?
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