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• What analyst finds 'interesting' about Steelers, T.J. Watt situation

ESPN's Ben Solak suggested the T.J. Watt-Steelers situation could be one to follow from the final weeks of springtime workouts through the team's summer break....2025
• ESPN has ‘bold prediction’ for Rams rookie

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images First-year TE Terrance Ferguson predicted to have a big season There are now 100 days until the 2025 Los Angeles Rams’ season, and excitement continues to build. The Rams are a perceived Super Bowl contender and will likely call on their top young talent to reach Santa Clara. ESPN had quite the “bold prediction” for rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson th...2025
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• NFL draft: Browns a ‘team fit’ for Shedeur Sanders

Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images Despite concerns, a top analyst lists the Browns as a top landing spot for the polarizing prospect. The NFL Draft is set to begin in a little over 48 hours as the Cleveland Browns appear to be settled on Travis Hunter being the pick at two. A report earlier in the day has suggested the Browns are listening to offers on trading out of the pick and that scenario...2025
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• Cowboys news: Tyron Smith rightfully retires a Cowboy

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports The latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. Cowboys legends fill room for Tyron Smith’s emotional retirement ceremony - Koby Skillern, Sports Illustrated Notable former Cowboys show up for Dallas’ legendary left tackle. Wednesday, April 16, was a bittersweet day for the Dallas Cowboys organization and its players, as future Hall of Fame left tackle Tyron S...2025
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• ESPN Predicts a Quarterback to Minnesota in the 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images But don’t worry, it’s a late-round pick Much has been made of the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback situation this offseason, and for good reason. From the impending return of J.J. McCarthy from injury, the “will they or won’t they” with Sam Darnold, and the “they’d better not” of Aaron Rodgers, there have been a lot of storylines swirling around the mos...2025
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• ESPN Ranks Vikings’ Free Agency Haul Among NFL’s Most Impressive

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Not a bad job by Kwesi and company The majority of the NFL’s annual free agent signing frenzy is officially over and done with, and the Minnesota Vikings have gotten high marks for what they’ve done so far this offseason. Behind the great E$PN paywall, Ben Solak has ranked the free agency classes of all 32 NFL teams, and has put our favorite team at #3 overall for wh...2025
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• Per ESPN’s Ben Solak, Cardinals’ rank #13 in 2025 free agency

Tell us what you love about this class and what you don’t love about it Per ESPN’s Ben Solak, the Arizona Cardinals had the 13th best free agency class/most improved roster in the NFL this year. Here is Ben Solak’s assessment: 2025 NFL free agency class rankings: Most improved rosters - ESPN 13. Arizona Cardinals Key acquisitions and returning players: Edge Josh Sweat, C Evan Brown, DT Dalvin Tom...2025
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• ‘I don’t see the vision’ - ESPN analyst thinks Seahawks have taken step backward in free agency

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images This is the time of year outsiders get upset about the Seahawks and you get upset that they’re upset about the Seahawks. It’s been a hell of an offseason for the Seattle Seahawks in terms of activity. The first major moves were to trade away quarterback Geno Smith and DK Metcalf prior to the start of free agency, as well as cut beloved receiver Tyler Lockett...2025
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• The Linc - “Howie Roseman has built his roster to allow the Eagles to reload for next season rather than rebuild”

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/18/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 10 takeaways from the first week of 2025 NFL free agency - PFFThe Eagles have let several key contributors walk, but that’s OK. After winning the franchise’s second Super Bowl, the Eagles had some decisions to make in the offseason. They let several key players...2025
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• Staff roundtable: 2025 Jaguars free agency predictions

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images With the NFL tampering period fast approaching, we share our favorite free agent fits for Jacksonville and our predictions for Liam Coen and James Gladstone's inaugural free agent class. Welcome to Big Cat Country’s staff roundtable! With the 2025 NFL Free Agency negotiation (tampering) period set to kick off on Monday, March 10th, the BCC staff took a few moments ...2025
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• Cowboys news: Offseason needs to be judged on actions, not slogans

Kara Durrette/Getty Images The latest headlines surrounding the Dallas Cowboys all in one place. Cowboys’ offseason needs to be judged on actions, not slogans and catchphrases - Saad Yousuf, The Athletic After last season’s “all-in” comments and this season’s “selectively aggressive” comments, it’s time for the Cowboys’ front office to show it. Speaking last week at the NFL Scouting Combi...2025
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• Colts free agent RG Will Fries named among ESPN’s ‘underrated players who could be steals’

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The Colts have a potential free agent gem they’d ideally like to retain, right guard Will Fries, but is their secret already out? According to ESPN’s Ben Solak (subscription), Indianapolis Colts starting right guard Will Fries was named among their ‘underrated players who could be steals’: G Will Fries 2024 team: Indianapolis Colts | Age entering 2025 s...2025
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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, 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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• ESPN has ‘bold prediction’ for Rams rookie
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• NFL draft: Browns a ‘team fit’ for Shedeur Sanders
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• Cowboys news: Tyron Smith rightfully retires a Cowboy
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• ESPN Predicts a Quarterback to Minnesota in the 2025 NFL Draft
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• ESPN Ranks Vikings’ Free Agency Haul Among NFL’s Most Impressive
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• Per ESPN’s Ben Solak, Cardinals’ rank #13 in 2025 free agency
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• Pre-Snap Reads 3/23: Grading the Geno Smith, DK Metcalf trades

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports And how does it make you feel? Light news day. Some fun bits here and there, new FA signings, mock drafts, and opinions on our Seattle Seahawks’ off-season strategy. Happy Sunday! Hope you got some rest. #np Titi Me Pregunto by Bad Bunny Seahawks News Seahawks fans grade Geno Smith, DK Metcalf trades - Seaside JoeOverwhelming approval for Sam Darnold, ...2025
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• ‘I don’t see the vision’ - ESPN analyst thinks Seahawks have taken step backward in free agency
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• The Linc - “Howie Roseman has built his roster to allow the Eagles to reload for next season rather than rebuild”
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• 3 in, 3 out: Comparing 2024 stats from outgoing, incoming Seahawks

Photo by Christopher Mast/Getty Images The total offensive output of the three players lost compared to the three players gained tells an interesting story. Much has been made about the three big offensive pieces that have been changed over in Seattle. As far as three names leaving, three names coming in, I don’t think there’s an argument against the Seattle Seahawks having the most name-...2025
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• Giants news, 2/18: The cost to move up in the draft, Jaxson Dart, Justin Fields, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants news for Tuesday Good morning New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Projection shows New York Giants as underdog in every game on 2025 schedule 7-round New York Giants mock draft: Jaxson Dart in Round 3? Is that realistic? ESPN’s Matt Miller has zero first-round QB grades 2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre D...2025
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• 3 Chargers named to ESPN’s 2024 All-Rookie Team

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Chargers rookies Ladd McConkey and Joe Alt help headline a talent-packed group of first-year players in 2024. Without a full offseason to prepare for their first draft at the helm of the Los Angeles Chargers, head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz still managed to draft two cornerstone players for the franchise with their first two picks...2025
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• ESPN predicts the Bengals will trade for a former top draft pick

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images This would certainly be a game-changer for the offense. It is pretty clear the Cincinnati Bengals have multiple positions to address this offseason from the coaching staff to the roster. It is also safe to assume that a large majority of the focus this offseason will be on the defensive revamp in Cincinnati. While that is likely a safe assumption, the tight ...2025
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• Jaguars 2025 head coach candidate profile: Lions OC Ben Johnson

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images What makes Ben Johnson an attractive candidate? For the third time in five years, the Jacksonville Jaguars are searching for a new head coach. Big Cat Country’s Jaguars head coach hiring process tracker is constantly being updated — but to provide more information on the top candidates being interviewed, we’ll be releasing in-depth profiles throughout ...2025
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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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• Per ESPN’s Ben Solak, Cardinals’ rank #13 in 2025 free agency
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• ‘I don’t see the vision’ - ESPN analyst thinks Seahawks have taken step backward in free agency
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• Staff roundtable: 2025 Jaguars free agency predictions
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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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• 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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• 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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• ESPN predicts the Bengals will trade for a former top draft pick
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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’

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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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 1: The Vibes Are Back
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• Why the Raiders hired Pete Carroll to get them back on track
We answer six burning questions on Carroll's return to coaching -- and Tom Brady's involvement. Plus, Ben Solak grades the hire....2025
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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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• The Linc - “Howie Roseman has built his roster to allow the Eagles to reload for next season rather than rebuild”
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 12: Seahawks and Jets do a bunch of drugs, see what happens
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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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• Per ESPN’s Ben Solak, Cardinals’ rank #13 in 2025 free agency
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• 3 in, 3 out: Comparing 2024 stats from outgoing, incoming Seahawks
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• ‘I don’t see the vision’ - ESPN analyst thinks Seahawks have taken step backward in free agency
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• The Linc - “Howie Roseman has built his roster to allow the Eagles to reload for next season rather than rebuild”
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• Colts free agent RG Will Fries named among ESPN’s ‘underrated players who could be steals’
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• Random Ramsdom: Not seeing trade market for Kupp

Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 3/3/25 Cooper Kupp is reportedly still on the trade block (and or chopping block) for the Los Angeles Rams, but it doesn’t seem like there is much news about an actual trade. That doesn’t mean a trade won’t happen, but it seems less likely as time goes forward. You never know though, perhaps something can be worked out and is b...2025
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• Giants news, 2/18: The cost to move up in the draft, Jaxson Dart, Justin Fields, more headlines
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• NFL draft: Browns a ‘team fit’ for Shedeur Sanders
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 12: Seahawks and Jets do a bunch of drugs, see what happens
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 11: Seahawks peck small-beaked rivals to death
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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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• Joe Burrow ranked surprisingly low by one analyst in QB tiers list
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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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