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What to do with Joe Burrow

16 Feb , 2026
It's a Christian McCaffrey-like situation, although Burrow is theoretically in his prime and playing a position that shouldn't be as much of an injury risk as a franchise running back...
Joe Burrow

Arizona's putrid running game

15 Feb , 2026
The Cardinals had essentially no running game last year. They weren’t very good at running the ball, and at times they simply didn’t make much of an effort to even try...
Trey Benson James Conner Kyler Murray Michael Carter Emari Demercado

Is Cam Ward a sleeper candidate?

14 Feb , 2026
That’s not surprising. It’s tough for a rookie to come in and excel at that position, and he didn’t have much to work with...
Cam Ward Brian Daboll

Old man running backs

14 Feb , 2026
Could he really have another top-10 or 15 season? Odds are against it. But the same could have -- and was -- said a year ago, when Henry was 31...
Derrick Henry

Seahawks wrap up their first half century

12 Feb , 2026
Seattle joined the league in 1976. Since that time, they’ve won 40 more regular-season games than they’ve lost...
Seahawks Mike Macdonald Kenneth Walker Rashid Shaheed Sam Darnold

Let's Cook?

11 Feb , 2026
Win a rushing title, and you probably endured a lot of wear and tear. The next season, if history is any guide, can involve anything from a lessened role, to injury, to contract squabbles...
James Cook

Bonuses that aren't so super

6 Feb , 2026
Bonuses are 4 times higher than they were 30 years ago (when winners were getting $42,000) but there’s a lot more money in the game today...

Smith-Njigba raises his game

4 Feb , 2026
Smith-Njigba, recall, lasted until 20th in 2023 draft. Two others selected just after him in that draft were more productive early in their rookie seasons – Jordan Addison and Zay Flowers...
Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Falcons hand the reins to Kevin Stefanski

30 Jan , 2026
Stefanski was the Coach of the Year after helping the Browns to a 11-5 record in 2020, highlighted by their first playoff win since the franchise relaunched in 1999 – at Heinz Field, no less...
Kevin Stefanski

Hawks, Patriots have improved running games

27 Jan , 2026
Only four teams averaged over 35 more rushing yards in the second half of the season, and two of them are these Super Bowl teams...
Rhamondre Stevenson Kenneth Walker Zach Charbonnet TreVeyon Henderson

Aging like fine wine

27 Jan , 2026
Stafford is 37, and that's an age where most football players at any position have retired or, if they're still hanging around, notably declining...

The Jaxon Smith-Enigma

26 Jan , 2026
The Patriots have had some willingness to have Gonzalez travel with No. 1 receivers. He’s that kind of corner. But I would think it’s a matchup that favors JSN...
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Christian Gonzalez

Harvey as lead back

25 Jan , 2026
Dobbins' absence means RJ Harvey will start and serve as the Broncos' lead running back, making him look better as a fantasy option...

What now for McCaffrey?

19 Jan , 2026
McCaffrey in the just-completed season wasn’t the uber-elite difference maker he’s been in the past. He’s still a valuable weapon in the passing game; he caught 102 passes for 924 yards, with 7 TDs...
Christian McCaffrey

Flipping the script

17 Jan , 2026
It serves as a reminder that teams can get better in a hurry...
Caleb Williams Drake Maye
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