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Analysis: Eagles have bigger problems than a 3-game losing streak
The Philadelphia Eagles have bigger problems than a three-game losing streak. Jalen Hurts questioned the commitment of his teammates following a stunning 20-17 loss at Seattle on Monday night.
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Analysis: Josh Allen and the Bills show how quickly things can turn around in the NFL
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Analysis: NFL playoff race defines parity, though competition doesn’t always equal quality football
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Analysis: The AFC is up for grabs with four potential division races coming down to the final week
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Analysis: Officiating again stole the spotlight even though the call against the Chiefs was correct
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Analysis: If a kicker once won the AP NFL MVP award, Tyreek Hill or another non-QB can win it
Tyreek Hill’s record-breaking pace this season has led to a persistent question that’s become a hot topic on debate shows.
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Analysis: With expansion coming, good riddance to the 4-team playoff after unprecedented snub of FSU
A College Football Playoff with not enough spots to accommodate deserving teams? Good riddance.
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Analysis: Patriots’ problems are bigger than quarterback, blame starts with Bill Belichick
The New England Patriots fell to 2-10 following a 6-0 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that saw their offensive futility sink to historic levels.
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Aaron Rodgers’ recovery sets new standard for players who tear Achilles tendon: Analysis
Aaron Rodgers defied conventional medicine by returning to practice just 77 days after surgery for a torn Achilles tendon.
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Analysis: Frank Reich paid the price for a Panthers roster lacking talent
Frank Reich paid the price for a roster that lacked talent. The Carolina Panthers are 1-10 for several reasons, including poor coaching.
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Analysis: AFC’s race for the No. 1 seed is tight with 4 division leaders earning Week 12 wins
Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars took control of their division. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs shrugged off a big deficit.
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Analysis: The NFC goes through Philadelphia, but the 49ers and Cowboys aren’t far behind
The NFC goes through Philadelphia. The top three challengers showed where they stand on Thanksgiving. Detroit took a step backward.
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Analysis: Winning another Super Bowl without Tyreek Hill won’t be easy for Mahomes and the Chiefs
Coach Andy Reid figured out his franchise quarterback needed a true No. 1 wide receiver after five seasons as a head coach and three straight losses in the NFC championship game.
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Analysis: 10 favorites found different ways to win Sunday around the NFL
Dallas dominated. Detroit and Denver rallied. Jacksonville and Buffalo rebounded. San Francisco cruised.
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Analysis: No Joe Burrow means no chance for the Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow shook his head, screamed and jogged to the locker room because the pain in his right wrist wouldn’t allow him to throw a football on the sideline.
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Analysis: Giving Deshaun Watson $230 million guaranteed has become a disaster for the Browns
Giving Deshaun Watson a fully guaranteed $230 million contract has turned into another disaster for the Cleveland Browns.
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Analysis: Walkoff field goals and tight games highlight competitive Sunday
Walkoff field goals. Comebacks. Close games. Sunday was filled with competitive action across the NFL. Just the way the league wants it.
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Analysis: Bill Belichick should get another opportunity if he wants to keep coaching after Patriots
Bill Belichick has won six Super Bowls as a head coach and more games than everyone except Don Shula. That won’t save his job in New England if the Patriots keep losing.
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Analysis: Todd Bowles using a timeout over a 10-second runoff was biggest coaching blunder in Week 9
C.J. Stroud threw a game-winning touchdown pass with 6 seconds remaining on a play the Houston Texans shouldn’t have had time to make.
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Analysis: Sunday’s stacked lineup of games could have playoff ramifications for several teams
A stacked lineup of games Sunday could determine plenty come January. The action kicks off at 9:30 a.m.
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Analysis: NFL can’t protect QBs from freak injuries like noncontact Achilles tears
The NFL has done everything it can to protect quarterbacks short of putting a flag on them. Can’t hit them high. Can’t hit them low. Can’t touch them too late.
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Analysis: NFL teams shouldn’t let one game affect their trade deadline approach
Some NFL teams still have to make a decision on how to approach Tuesday’s trade deadline. Contenders are buyers.
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Analysis: 3 of the NFL’s most-hyped teams had a rough, humbling day as Dolphins, Lions, Bills lost
Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and the Miami Dolphins’ high-octane offense were shut down by a gang of kelly green Eagles.
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Analysis: NFL wants to make football more popular than futbol globally
The king of American sports wants to take over the world. The NFL’s desire to become a global powerhouse is no secret.
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Analysis: Eagles, 49ers beat themselves, leaving NFL with no undefeated teams
The NFL’s last two undefeated teams beat themselves. The San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles struggled on the road against inferior opponents with backup quarterbacks and tough defenses.
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Analysis: Injuries to key NFL players are piling up, making depth even more important
The NFL’s injured reserve is starting to look like an All-Pro or Pro Bowl roster. Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and Bills linebacker Matt Milano along with Dolphins breakout rookie De’Von Achane, Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, Cardinals
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Analysis: Bill Belichick seems lost without Tom Brady, Sean Payton off to a disastrous start
Bill Belichick is lost without Tom Brady. Sean Payton is off to a disastrous start in his return to the sideline.
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Analysis: Rookie QB C.J. Stroud’s impressive start underscores silliness of pre-draft process
C.J. Stroud spent weeks leading into the NFL draft answering questions about a cognition test. Nobody cares how he scored anymore.
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Analysis: Few surprises among NFL’s top teams a quarter into the season
The NFL’s top preseason contenders played like it in the first quarter of the season. Defending champion Kansas City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Dallas and Buffalo are 17-3 combined.
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Analysis: Thriving NFL benefits most from Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce relationship
The NFL didn’t need a popularity boost before Travis Kelce became enchanted with Taylor Swift. They’ll gladly welcome millions of Swifties to watch this love story unfold.
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Analysis: Vikings, Chargers trade inexplicable decisions. Jets’ commitment to Wilson still baffling
The Vikings and Chargers traded inexplicable decisions in the final two minutes. The Jets are sticking with a baffling choice for the foreseeable future.
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What’s next in major college football realignment? How about a best-of-the-rest league
Now that the Power Five is about to become a Power Four in college sports, the schools left out of conference realignment are looking at creative ways to stay relevant.
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Nick Chubb’s injury underscores running backs’ pleas for bigger contracts and teams’ fears
Nick Chubb’s injury underscores why running backs want better contracts and why NFL teams are reluctant to pay them.
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Josh Allen heads list of QBs who rebounded from poor performances in Week 1
Josh Allen was back to himself after a terrible opener. Daniel Jones and Ryan Tannehill also rebounded from awful games to lead comeback wins.
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History suggests 0-2 start is too difficult to overcome in the NFL
Two losses in five days already puts the Minnesota Vikings in a big hole that’s been difficult for NFL teams to overcome.
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