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• Analyst explains why Vikings should make bold Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy move

ESPN's Ben Solak explained why Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah should explore making J.J. McCarthy available to other clubs before the opening night of the 2025 NFL Draft....2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 13: The Seahawks might be for real already

Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Seattle Seahawks won their fourth straight game to improve to 8-5, beating the Arizona Cardinals and further ensconcing themselves in 1st place in the NFC West ***Keeping this here for the rest of the season — just want y’all to know how much I appreciate y’all over all these years*** Guys, I can’t tell you how much I’ve en...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 12: Seahawks and Jets do a bunch of drugs, see what happens

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The Seattle Seahawks win an insane football game over the New York Jets, improving to 7-5 and securing their lead in the NFC West It’s funny, last week’s Seattle Seahawks game against the Arizona Cardinals carried much higher leverage than today’s game against the Jets did, but I was remarkably placid as I watched it. I think it’s because, even after the win...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 11: Seahawks peck small-beaked rivals to death

Steven Bisig-Imagn Images The Seattle Seahawks played their best defensive game of the season, beating the Arizona Cardinals 16-6 to reclaim 1st place in the NFC West. First of all, I appreciate your patience with me posting today instead of after yesterday’s game like usual. We had a family birthday party last night and I wanted to just lean into it with everyone else. That’s easier to do...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts Podcast, Episode 159: Ben Solak

ESPN’s quick-witted NFL analyst gets after it in the Lounge ESPN’s sensational ball-knower joined me to break down the Seahawks’ huge win over the 49ers (2:38), offer his prognosis for the NFC West (23:02), give a confidence rating for Seattle’s GM (57:20), and handicap the NFL’s true contenders (1:01:52). — YOUTUBE APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY — And if you didn’t know— we also have our own cigars no...2024
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• Yahoo Sports NFL columnist calls Trevor Lawrence ‘the most underrated player in the entire league’

Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images Esteemed takesman Charles McDonald is a firm believer. Trey Lance’s appearance in Monday Night Football prompted an online conversation about the 2021 NFL Draft quarterback class. Former SB Nation blogger and current Yahoo Sports! NFL writer Charles McDonald responded to a Bluesky post claiming Justin Fields to be the best player from that group. ...2024
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• The Honolulu Blueprint: 4 keys to a Lions Week 9 victory over the Packers

Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK 4 keys to a Detroit Lions Week 9 victory over the Green Bay Packers. It’s the Honolulu Blueprint! The Detroit Lions (6-1) are on the road in Week 9, talking on division rival Green Bay Packers (6-2), their second NFC North road battle of the season. If the Lions want to continue their hot streak, they’ll need to follow the keys to victory laid out in this we...2024
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• Vikings Links: Can The Vikings Still Make The Playoffs?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Yes, there is a lot of talent still on the team! Well, the team has two close losses in a row now and there are a lot of fans who have jumped off the bandwagon. Adversity was sure to come this season and now the team has a chance to respond. I believe they will continue to battle and will, in fact, win more games this season. The most pressing issues n...2024
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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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• Patrick Mahomes’ supposed ‘down year’ is still giving the Chiefs everything they need

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs aren’t explosive—and that’s how they like it. The Kansas City Chiefs can, and will, keep getting away with it. After WR Rashee Rice went down with an injury that would sideline him for an extended period of time, I wrote about how the Chiefs’ offense has a razor thin margin for error offensively, and their inability to generate exp...2024
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• Lions @ Vikings: A Preview

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Some Insights into the NFC North Showdown The reigning NFC North champion Detroit Lions travel to US Bank Stadium to take on the undefeated Minnesota Vikings in an NFC North showdown between the two best teams in the NFC in record, total DVOA, and point differential. Let’s take a look at the matchup. Lions Offense vs. Vikings Defense This is the marque...2024
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• Lions @ Vikings: A Preview

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Some Insights into the NFC North Showdown The reigning NFC North champion Detroit Lions travel to US Bank stadium to take on the undefeated Minnesota Vikings in an NFC North showdown between the two best teams in the NFC in record, total DVOA, and point differential. Let’s take a look at the matchup. Lions Offense vs. Vikings Defense This is the marqu...2024
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• Cowboys news: Jerry Jones explains himself after fired up radio appearance

Tim Heitman-Imagn Images The latest headline surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones explains himself to The Athletic after fired up radio comments Tuesday - Jon Machota and Diana Russini, The Athletic Jerry Jones spoke for the first time after his contentious appearance on 105.3 The Fan. While attending NFL meetings Tuesday afternoon in Atlanta, Jones explained in an e...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 1: The Vibes Are Back

Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks kicked off the Mike Macdonald era with a 26-20 victory over the Denver Broncos ***As most of you know, Cigar Thoughts is now a podcast. Check out our recent conversation with The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue: — Welcome back to real football, friends. And welcome back to the Cigar Thoughts articles. The Seahawks stepped into a new e...2024
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"The most recent being The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak on their podcast, Extra Point Taken."

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"” The Ringer: 10 (Last week: 13) From The Ringer staff, excerpt from Ben Solak: “The Lions have bet on youth and development the last two seasons, and this is the year they hope it pays off."

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• Adam Butler should be trade deadline target for Bengals, says ESPN’s Ben Solak

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The Raiders defensive tackle’s contract and skills are perfect for Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive line is coming around, thanks to the return of Sheldon Rankins and the reemergence of Sam Hubbard. But it’s still not a strength of the team. That’s why ESPN’s Ben Solak thinks the Bengals should trade for Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle ...2024
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• Cowboys news: Jerry Jones explains himself after fired up radio appearance
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• Yahoo Sports NFL columnist calls Trevor Lawrence ‘the most underrated player in the entire league’
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• Bengals vs Chargers: Sunday Night Football picks and open thread

Jaguars fans, who are you picking in tonight’s game between the Bengals and Chargers? Sunday Night Football kicks off tonight at 8:20 p.m. EST as the Los Angeles Chargers host the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers are 1.5-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, and the total is 47.5 points. It’s a heavyweight battle between Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow, two of the best q...2024
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• Cowboys vs 49ers: Sunday Night Football picks and open thread

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Jaguars fans, who are you picking in tonight’s game between the Cowboys vs 49ers? Sunday Night Football kicks off tonight at 8:20 p.m. EST as the San Francisco 49ers host the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium. The Niners are 4.5-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, and the total is 47.5 points. A big storyline in tonight’s matchup is Dalvin Cook’...2024
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• Bengals News (10/12): Crunch time for Lou Anarumo

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Is Lou Anarumo on the hot seat? Lou Anarumo’s future as Bengals defensive coordinator should come down to the next monthIt’s a simple calculus. If one side of the ball is playing red-hot and wins aren’t following, the other side of the ball needs drastic attention. The problem for Anarumo is that attention has always been given to his needs. With Return Of...2024
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• Cowboys news: CeeDee Lamb takes accountability for sideline demeanor

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The latest news around the Dallas Cowboys. CeeDee Lamb addresses behavior during Cowboys’ loss to Ravens, more - Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com Credit to the Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver for addressing his behavior from Sunday. On Tuesday, just ahead of the departure for the Big Apple, Lamb not only spoke, but his words were drenched in accountabi...2024
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• Vikings Links: Should The Vikings Be Underdogs?

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images The Vikings are the Rodney Dangerfield of the NFL The Vikings are still slight underdogs at home which is still kind of a surprise. I know the Texans went to the playoffs last year but this is a new year. They have added some good players in Danielle Hunter, Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon, Azeez Al-Shaair, Denico Autry, and Folorunso Fatukasi. They lost Jonathan...2024
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• Rumor: Ravens and Derrick Henry ‘have been in contact’

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Ravens are getting involved in the legal tampering According to 247sports’ Brad Stainbrook, the Baltimore Ravens and running back Derrick Henry have been in contact during the NFL’s legal tampering. Source: Baltimore Ravens and Derrick Henry have been in contact today.— Brad Stainbrook (@StainbrookNFL) March 11, 2024 It comes as no surprise the...2024
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• Joe Burrow ranked surprisingly low by one analyst in QB tiers list

Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Has everyone already forgotten how good Burrow is? Has Joe Burrow been forgotten? It sure seems that way... One analyst even has Burrow ranked shockingly low after his season-ending wrist injury against the Baltimore Ravens. Ben Solak of The Ringer posted his NFL quarterback ranking and placed the Cincinnati QB in the “great” category. Order w...2024
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• Yahoo Sports NFL columnist calls Trevor Lawrence ‘the most underrated player in the entire league’
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• Power rankings: Where experts put the Lions after statement win over Chiefs

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Checking in on where the Detroit Lions stand in the national rankings. The Detroit Lions entered the 2023 season ranked anywhere from seven to 15 in most of the initial national power rankings. But after walking into Kansas City and knocking off the Chiefs on the night they were hanging their Super Bowl banner, the Lions have turned some heads. Let’s tak...2023
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• 10 EDGE trade candidates for Detroit Lions to replace Aidan Hutchinson

Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images If the Detroit Lions look outside the organization to replace Aidan Hutchinson, there are 10 edge rushers they should consider. Detroit Lions fans are waking up on Victory Monday and surely feeling conflicting emotions. After dismantling the Dallas Cowboys 47-9 on the road, the Lions made a statement to the NFL, but with the news that they have likely los...2024
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• Notes: Film analysts shower praise on Lions for Week 1 victory

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images It really looks like Ben Johnson’s offense picked up right where it left off last year. Oh, and the defense did stuff too. On the heels of the absolutely incredible road win by the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium on national television, we have analysts across the football-verse posting tons of quality film content. Given there are no other NFL games u...2023
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• 2023 NFL Power Rankings Week 12: Two pundits keep the No. 1 seed Ravens out of their top 5

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The latest power rankings following their Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The majority of national pundits view the Baltimore Ravens as a top-five and even a top three team in the league after they completed the regular season sweep of the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. Now, it’s time to see where the team lands among the NFL landscape of power ...2023
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• Giants news, 8/27: Roster cut down day, Evan Neal, Brian Daboll, more headlines

Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports New York Giants news for Tuesday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Film breakdown: How did Evan Neal perform against the Jets? NFL execs, coaches put Giants Daniel Jones in bottom tier of NFL quarterbacks Three Giants land on ESPN’s Top 100 list Ex-Giant Sterling Shepard cut; Kadarius Toney may be soon to follow Giants roster cuts tracker ...2024
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• Trevor Lawrence for MVP among bets to place in 2023

Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence to win MVP among bets you should place for 2023 NFL Awards Welcome to my NFL Awards betting guide / 2023 season preview all wrapped up in one. Professional football kicks off tomorrow. Is there really anything more that needs to be said? All odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook as of Sept. 6. Odds explainer can be found here. ...2023
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• 2023 NFL Awards: Trevor Lawrence for MVP among bets to place

Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence to win MVP among bets you should place for 2023 NFL Awards Welcome to my NFL Awards betting guide / 2023 season preview all wrapped up in one. Professional football kicks off tomorrow. Is there really anything more that needs to be said? All odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook as of Sept. 6. Odds explainer can be found here. ...2023
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• Adam Butler should be trade deadline target for Bengals, says ESPN’s Ben Solak
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• Miami Dolphins 2024 mock draft tracker 4.0: One week until the draft

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The 2024 NFL Draft is one week away. It is time to take another tour around the web to see which college prospect is being projected to the Miami Dolphins. The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off a week from tonight, starting the three-day selection process welcoming 257 college prospects into the league. As we get closer to the start of the actual draft, new NFL m...2024
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• POD Community Mock: With the 2nd pick, the Commanders take...

Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports With the 2nd pick in our POD Community Mock, the Commanders select... The Pride of Detroit Community Mock continues with the Washington Commanders. The Commanders have gained a little notoriety among Detroit Lions fans this offseason for a couple reasons. They missed out on Lions OC Ben Johnson, then participated in some sort of weird smear campaign of him. The...2024
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• New York Jets Flight Connections 03/23/24

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Bringing your daily links to the NFL’s New York Jets Good morning Gang Green Nation! After an active start to free agency by Joe Douglas and the New York Jets, this team looks, at least on paper, to be the deepest and most talented Jets team since Rex Ryan’s glory days. Yet the Jets’ Super Bowl odds have barely budged. What gives? For o...2024
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• NFL power rankings: Detroit Lions still high, but national writers have concerns

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Checking in on where the Detroit Lions stand in the national rankings heading into Super Wild Card weekend of the NFL postseason. The Detroit Lions have won the NFC North for the first time in 30 years and will host a playoff game at Ford Field for the first time in its history. The Lions won 12 games this season—comfortably leading the division by a three...2024
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• Bengals in NFL Power Rankings Week 12 Roundup

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images As you expected, the Bengals dropped. The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football in Week 11. It was a brutal loss, not because the Bengals are now 5-5, but because Joe Burrow was injured for the season. He will now be sidelined with a torn wrist ligament, a brutal blow for a team that has made it to the AFC Championshi...2023
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• Ravens News 10/3: Enhanced Threat

Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports Five things we learned from the Ravens’ 28-3 win over the Cleveland Browns Childs Walker, The Baltimore Sun In one quarter, the Ravens changed the narrative on a defense that had eaten opponents alive Have we ever seen Jackson concentrate more brilliant throws into a single quarter? There was a lovely 23-yard tear drop to a streaking Melvin Gordon on the sidelin...2023
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