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Why Lions extended Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes
DETROIT — Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes have transformed the Detroit Lions from laughingstock franchise to Super Bowl contenders in just three seasons. That’s how well Detroit’s coach and general manager have worked together. And Thursday, amid the yearly free agency rush, they were rewarded with contract extensions that will keep them together through the […]
Continue readingNFL playoff bracket: Schedule, Super Bowl odds, stats, more
More Teams. More Games. DeMeco Ryans celebrates a triumphant moment as the Texans clinch their first playoff spot since 2019 with a win against the Colts. (1:38) The 2023 NFL playoffs are here, and the No. 1 seeds in each conference — the Ravens in the AFC and the 49ers in the NFC — will […]
Continue readingWeek 18 betting odds, picks, tips: Which games to avoid, pursue
Betting analysts Eric Moody, Tyler Fulghum, Seth Walder and Aaron Schatz are here to provide their thoughts. Note: Odds by ESPN BET. Schatz: I can imagine that Dan Campbell will have his team playing hard even if the Lions are probably ticketed for the No. 3 seed in the NFC. The Lions are eighth in […]
Continue readingNFL Week 17 picks, schedule, odds, injuries, fantasy tips
More Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee breaks down why how the Broncos’ situation regarding Russell Wilson could play out this year. (1:09) The Week 17 NFL schedule for the 2023 season is stacked with great matchups, and we got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters […]
Continue readingBest 2023 NFL rookies: Top 10 rankings, standouts, stats
More Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith is full of praise for C.J. Stroud and weighs in on his MVP candidacy. (1:34) The 2023 NFL draft class has shined through Week 10 of the regular season. Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud‘s debut is off to an impressive and record-breaking start, and defensive tackle Jalen Carter […]
Continue readingRanking NFL MVP candidates, awards picks through Week 9 of 2023
We’ve made it to the midway point of the NFL season. One-hundred and thirty-five of the 272 regular-season games we will see this season have been played; the Chargers-Jets game on “Monday Night Football” officially will get us 50% of the way through the campaign. It has been a weird season. Teams that have been […]
Continue readingSix stats that show why the Lions are no fluke
DETROIT — As Amon-Ra St. Brown stood at the postgame podium inside of Raymond James Stadium, the third-year Detroit Lions receiver was hit with a simple question on Sunday. “Are the Lions one of the best teams in the league?” asked a reporter following the Lions’ 20-6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “I think […]
Continue readingLions RB Jahmyr Gibbs out, WR Amon-Ra St. Brown to return vs. Bucs
Gibbs, who did not practice this week, also missed last week’s 42-24 victory over the Carolina Panthers with the same injury. With 179 yards and a touchdown with an additional 70 receiving yards in his four appearances, he is Detroit’s second-leading rusher. Veteran running back David Montgomery has carried the load in his absence, with […]
Continue readingNFL Power Rankings 2023: 32-team poll after the NFL draft
More Teams. More Games. Dan Orlovsky states his case on why Bears QB Justin Fields is going to be in the NFL MVP discussion this upcoming season. (1:17) The 2023 NFL draft is over. The league has more than 259 new players looking to make a difference on a team. These players fill important holes […]
Continue reading2023 NFL draft: Best picks, rookie classes, bold predictions
With the 2023 NFL draft nearly two full weeks behind us and rookie camps starting up around the league, our NFL experts have had plenty of time to assess the class. So we asked 10 of them to weigh in on some of the draft’s biggest questions and make predictions. Which rookies could have outstanding […]
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