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• Despite concerns, George Pickens is a perfect fit for Brian Schottenheimer’s Cowboys

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Here is how George Pickens can help the Cowboys After months of anticipation and speculation, and a complete lack of moves during the 2025 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys have finally added a viable starter at wide receiver opposite CeeDee Lamb. They traded for Steelers receiver George Pickens on Wednesday, and the move already has fans divided. Our own RJ Ocho...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: 5 Days Until The Draft

Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What position will the team take with their first pick? Interesting article on what strategy to utilize when drafting. https://overthecap.com/nfl-drafting-strategies#google_vignette The first thing I did was go back to 2020 and look at the top 20 contracts at every position in the NFL. I then determined of those top 20 players how m...2025
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• ESPN analytics predict the Saints to draft Will Johnson in round one

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images New Orleans projected to draft the cornerback out of Michigan with the ninth pick ESPN’s draft day predictor is up and according to their simulation, Will Johnson is the expected pick for the New Orleans Saints at the ninth spot. The Michigan cornerback is arguably the best cornerback in the NFL Draft. Though, Johnson considers himself to be a cut above...2025
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• Colts GM Chris Ballard hints at the futures of Ryan Kelly, Braden Smith, and Samson Ebukam

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Attempting to read the tea leaves that fell from Chris Ballard’s press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine. Indianapolis, IN — The NFL Scouting Combine’s media portion kicked off this morning as general managers and head coaches from across the league took the podium for availability. While these press conferences in question offer potential insight as...2025
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• There was nothing exotic about the Eagles’ Super Bowl trashing of the Chiefs

Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Eagles dominated up front, and most of the time, that’s all it takes to win a football game. One of my favorite football strategy quotes comes from the great coach Chris Vasseur: “Football is a simple game made complex by coaches”. Often times, we’re left grasping for some major complex or exotic reason why one team beat another, wh...2025
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• A simple way Aaron Glenn can help unlock Quinnen Williams

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports It’s as easy as aligning in more spots. Like many of his teammates, Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams had a down year in 2024. His struggles were not really about his usage. That said, I would argue that the way the Jets utilized Williams under Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich did make him a bit easier to neutralize. In 2022 and 2023, Williams was so ...2025
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• Despite concerns, George Pickens is a perfect fit for Brian Schottenheimer’s Cowboys
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• ESPN analytics predict the Saints to draft Will Johnson in round one
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• Colts GM Chris Ballard hints at the futures of Ryan Kelly, Braden Smith, and Samson Ebukam
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• The Linc - Commanders DC says Washington will hit Jalen Hurts like a running back if he runs

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 1/24/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... If Jalen Hurts runs, the Commanders plan to hit him like a running back - PFTOn Thursday, Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. had a blunt assessment of how his players intend to approach Hurts if/when he chooses to become a runner. “The one thing is,...2025
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• Packers at Vikings: A Daily Norseman Roundtable Discussion

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images We’re gonna give ‘em to the count of 10 to get their ugly, yella, no-good keisters off our property It’s time for the Border Battle v2.0 on Sunday and there’s still plenty at stake as the Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings still have visions of No. 1 seeds and division crowns dancing in their heads, while they’re also looking for ...2024
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• Behind enemy lines, Week 16 preview: Seahawks face must-win vs. Vikings

Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images The Seahawks end their home schedule with a key game with playoff implications against the red-hot Vikings. Here are the Seattle Seahawks’ playoff odds via ESPN Analytics: -37.2% to win the NFC West -35.1% to make the playoffs The NFC West division lead has been blown, currently leaving the team out of the playoffs. The Commanders are one game ahead for the...2024
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• Behind enemy lines, Week 15 preview: The keys to the Seahawks against the Packers

Mark Hoffman, MARK HOFFMAN/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL S The Seahawks host the Packers in what will be a three-game NFC North series. After four straight wins, the Seattle Seahawks could still be out of the playoff picture with a loss to the Green Bay Packers. According to ESPN Analytics, the Seahawks have a 55% chance of making the playoffs and a 51% chance of winning the NFC West. The Packers have...2024
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• Giants news, 12/12: Tommy DeVito to start, Tyler Nubin to IR, Shedeur Sanders, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants news for Thursday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View New York Giants place promising rookie safety on season-ending IR Tommy DeVito will start at QB on Sunday for New York Giants ESPN mock draft - Field Yates sends Shedeur Sanders to the Giants New York Giants sign CB off Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad Two New York Giant...2024
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• SB Nation Reacts: Seahawks fan confidence skyrockets after two straight division wins

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Thank you, Leonard Williams, Coby Bryant, and Ernest Jones. Happy holidays, sports fans; the Seattle Seahawks are on a bit of a roll. Should I knock on wood? No, I’m casting a reverse, reverse jinx. I’m feigning confidence while daring to feel cautiously optimistic, which is probably a familiar position for a Seahawks fan. Two division wins in a row h...2024
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: 5 Days Until The Draft
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• ESPN analytics predict the Saints to draft Will Johnson in round one
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• Colts GM Chris Ballard hints at the futures of Ryan Kelly, Braden Smith, and Samson Ebukam
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• A simple way Aaron Glenn can help unlock Quinnen Williams
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• Will Rams re-sign top pending free agent?

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images LT Alaric Jackson is set to hit free agency after a strong 2024 campaign Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson had the best season of his four-year career in 2024, and will hit free agency this offseason. Jackson is primed for a significant payday based on his production this season—but are the Rams willing to spend a fortune to keep him? ESPN rep...2025
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• Does Jordan Whittington offer more than Cooper Kupp and can he be playoff x-factor?

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Jordan Whittington could be Rams x-factor in the playoffs Sometimes the right decision can also be the most difficult. Over much of the last six years, wide receiver Cooper Kupp has been the heart and soul of the Los Angeles Rams offense. There’s a reason why some believe that had Kupp not gotten hurt in 2018, that the Rams beat the New England Patriots in t...2025
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• 10 takeaways from Rams ugly win against the 49ers in primetime

Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Rams ride Kyren Willams and defense to win over the 49ers The Los Angeles Rams experienced the definition of winning ugly on Thursday Night Football, defeating the 49ers without scoring a touchdown. It may not have been the 44-42 barn-burner the week before, but the Rams will take wins as they come, even if the score is only 12-6. While the offense showed up in ...2024
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• Giants news, 12/12: Tommy DeVito to start, Tyler Nubin to IR, Shedeur Sanders, more headlines
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• Behind Seahawks Enemy Lines, Week 11: Previewing the San Francisco 49ers rematch

Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images Is this the year the Seahawks finally beat the 49ers again? It’s a virtual must-win situation. This is the game of the season for the Seattle Seahawks. According to ESPN Analytics, the Seahawks have a 6.4% chance of making the playoffs. However, that could change dramatically with a loss or win against the San Francisco 49ers on the...2024
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• Colts GM Chris Ballard hints at the futures of Ryan Kelly, Braden Smith, and Samson Ebukam
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• The Linc - Commanders DC says Washington will hit Jalen Hurts like a running back if he runs
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• Does Jordan Whittington offer more than Cooper Kupp and can he be playoff x-factor?
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• Can Rams fix offensive problems before the playoffs?

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images The Rams offense has struggled recently. Can they fix it? When the Los Angeles Rams scored 44 points against the Buffalo Bills almost a month ago, it seemed as if the offense was finally clicking. On eight fully offensive possessions, the Rams scored six times. While scoring 40 points every week was never the expectation, it seemed like the offense had found...2025
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• Behind enemy lines, Week 17 preview: Seahawks face Bears on ‘Thursday Night Football’

Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports The Seahawks play in primetime looking to stay alive in playoff hunt. If you’ve come to this article still believing in the playoffs, congratulations, you have a lot of faith. According to ESPN Analytics, the Seattle Seahawks have an 18.6% chance of winning the NFC West. In fact, there’s a better chance of the Seahawks being eliminated one round early than qu...2024
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• Behind enemy lines, Week 16 preview: Seahawks face must-win vs. Vikings
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• 10 takeaways from Rams ugly win against the 49ers in primetime
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• Behind enemy lines, Week 13 preview: The keys to the Seahawks beating the Jets

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Seattle can extend its winning streak to three and increase its chances of winning the NFC West with a victory over the fading New York Jets. The Seattle Seahawks now have a ~28% chance of making the playoffs, according to ESPN Analytics. Their predictive model gives Seattle a ~24% chance of winning the NFC West, which they lead via tiebreaker. The NFC East s...2024
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• Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts remain in top 10 following loss

Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Despite the loss, the Chargers actually saw a rise in this week’s power rankings thanks to losses by the Commanders and Steelers. The Chargers put up a good fight against a perennial AFC contender but ultimately fell short against the efforts of two guys who may end up making the First-Team All-Pro squad at the end of the season. Los Angeles is still 7-4 and in...2024
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• Despite concerns, George Pickens is a perfect fit for Brian Schottenheimer’s Cowboys
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• The Linc - Saquon Barkley “deserves some MVP consideration”

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 11/15/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Dominant Defense Leads to Win - Iggles BlitzJalen Hurts and the Eagles offense were once again a tricky group to evaluate. The final stats showed 26 points and 434 yards. Most teams would kill for that. The Eagles only had 10 points in the first three quarters and the...2024
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• NFL Power Rankings: Browns slip two spots to 26th heading into Week 10 bye

Cleveland is still getting that post-Watson boost, despite losing to the Chargers. Here is a summary of how the Cleveland Browns are viewed across mainstream media outlets in NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season. Note: These rankings were before the Week 10 TNF game between the Ravens and Bengals. CBS Sports - No. 24 (down 1 spot) Jameis Winston-mania came to a screeching...2024
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• Cowboys news: Dallas travels to Santa Clara for meeting of desperate, banged up teams

Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images The latest and greatest Dallas Cowboys news. Where do the 3-3 Cowboys stand as they exit their bye week? - Todd Archer, ESPN The Cowboys didn’t shuffle the roster at all over the bye, leaving just on-field adjustments against the 49ers as the last thing they can do to show hope for the season. Despite the collective bargaining agreement saying players must have fo...2024
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• Game balls for the Broncos 34-18 win over the Raiders

Photo by Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Denver Broncos secured their third consecutive win with that 34-18 drubbing of the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5. Here are Mile High Report’s game balls for this game! The Denver Broncos ended an eight-game skid against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday with a defensive beatdown. Early on it didn’t seem it was go...2024
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• Where the Bengals stand in ESPN’s latest NFL Power Rankings
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images No surprise to see the Bengals and Chiefs on top. With the NFL Draft over, we have a good feel for what all 32 teams will look like when the 2023 season kicks off. For the Cincinnati Bengals, that’s the look of a Super Bowl contender after a second-straight year of making the NFL’s final four. Now, ESPN has released their updated NFL Power Rankings, which ...2023
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• Arrowheadlines: Isiah Pacheco’s production is set to skyrocket

Photo by Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Thursday, November 9 The latest NFL RB Index, Week 10: Four running backs whose production should skyrocket in second half | NFL.com Isiah Pacheco Kansas City Chiefs · RB The Chiefs’ offense is as balanced as it’s ever been in the Patrick Mahomes era, with the passing offense struggling to find its rhythm. Kansas Ci...2023
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• Rams are not out of playoff race, despite 3-6 record

Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK Will Rams win a wild card spot by going on a second half run? The Los Angeles Rams are not out of the race yet, not even at 3-6. According to ESPN Analytics, the Rams still have a 14% chance to reach the NFC playoffs as a wild card, trying their hardest to keep pace with the other four teams who are standing just outside of the f...2023
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• Jared Verse already showing he’s among NFL’s best edge rushers

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Jared Verse has made an early impact in his career with the Rams When former Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald retired during this past offseason, it was critical that the team find a pass rusher to replace him. While replacing Donald was always going to be an impossible task, finding a threat that the offense needed to respect was alwa...2024
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• Rams playoff rooting guide for the final 3-game stretch

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Here’s how the Rams can get to the playoffs based on how the next 3 weeks play out The Los Angeles Rams are 7-7 following their win over the Commanders at home. The team is 4-1 since the bye and are now all of a sudden the seventh-seed in the playoffs and one of the league’s scariest teams in December. The Rams have turned their season around from 3-6 to 7-7...2023
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• Bengals News (5/16): Le’Veon Bell wants to box Vontaze Burfict
Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images Le’Veon Bell wants some revenge for something from eight years ago. Le'Veon Bell wants payback against Vontaze Burfict for 2015 injuryThe reputation of former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been well-earned. Burfict became a centerpiece of Cincinnati's defense in the early 2010s, only to be ostracized from the league after his career t...2023
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• Bengals should call Jets about Haason Reddick in light of Hendrickson and Hubbard injuries

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images With Trey Hendrickson dealing with a stinger and Hubbard battling a bum hamstring, the Bengals have to do something. The Cincinnati Bengals won their first game of the season in Week 4 against the Carolina Panthers, but in doing so, an already injury-ridden defensive line was dealt a potential death blow when three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson left...2024
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• Lions Week 5 power rankings: National analysts behind the DVOA curve

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Checking in on where the Detroit Lions stand in the national rankings after Week 5 of the NFL season. Four weeks into the 2023 regular season, the Detroit Lions are firmly in control of the NFC North and are settling in as one of the top teams in the NFL. For the second week in a row, the Lions finished in the top 10 in every national publication th...2023
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• Cowboys news: Dallas has plenty of options for the first round of the draft
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The latest news and notes surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. Science Lab: Cowboys 7-Round Mock Is Explosive - Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com No way the team drafts a running back in Round 1, right? 1. Bijan Robinson, RB Pick: Round 1, 26th-overall School: Texas Honors: Doak Walker Award Winner, Unanimous All-American, 2x First-Team All-Big 12 I literal...2023
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• Colts GM Chris Ballard hints at the futures of Ryan Kelly, Braden Smith, and Samson Ebukam
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• There was nothing exotic about the Eagles’ Super Bowl trashing of the Chiefs
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• Colts’ Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner ranked among ESPN’s ‘Top 100 Real NFL MVP Candidates’ for 2024 season

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images While the Colts endured a disappointing season collectively, Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner remained key league standouts individually. According to ESPN Analytics’ Seth Walder (subscription), the Indianapolis Colts have two players ranked among his ‘Top 100 real NFL MVP Candidates’ of the 2024 season—as both All-Pro offensive guard Quenton Nel...2025
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• Does Jordan Whittington offer more than Cooper Kupp and can he be playoff x-factor?
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• Packers at Vikings: A Daily Norseman Roundtable Discussion
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• Despite concerns, George Pickens is a perfect fit for Brian Schottenheimer’s Cowboys
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• NFL Power Rankings: Browns slip two spots to 26th heading into Week 10 bye
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• Giants news, 10/4: Nabers, Singletary miss practice, Jalin Hyatt, Daniel Jones, more headlines

Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports New York Giants news for Friday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Malik Nabers, Devin Singletary again miss practice for New York Giants Two Giants make Dane Brugler’s quarter-pole All-Rookie Team Jalin Hyatt’s opportunity might finally be here Daniel Jones still believes he can throw the deep ball Giants at Seahawks Week 5: What to expect...2024
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• Bengals should call Jets about Haason Reddick in light of Hendrickson and Hubbard injuries
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• Jared Verse already showing he’s among NFL’s best edge rushers
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• Cowboys analytics roundup: Defense shines bright in Week 1 win

Ken Blaze-Imagn Images What do the numbers say about the Cowboys’ first win? Welcome back football, we have missed you dearly! With Week 1 officially in the books, the Cowboys sit at a perfect 1-0 record following a rather impressive win over the Browns on the road. They were underdogs in this one and found a way to win by multiple scores in one of the most dominant wins of the week. Of co...2024
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• Wide receiver targets for the Dolphins in the draft - The Splash Zone 4/12/24

Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours. The Miami Dolphins have one of the best wide receiver duos in the league with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. So it’s kind of shocking to see that wide receiver is a need for the Dolphins, but i...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Miami and Detroit are in play for L’Jarius Sneed

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Monday, March 4 The latest NFL Trade Rumors: Chiefs’ L’Jarius Sneed Eyed by Teams; Lions, Dolphins May Target CB | Bleacher Report The Miami Dolphins are a potential candidate. So are the Detroit Lions, who are “pretty set on adding a high-end corner,” according to Fowler. NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported last week that the Chief...2024
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