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Time running out for Matt Ryan to prove he can make Falcons contenders again

Whether the Atlanta Falcons’ Matt Ryan remains one of the NFL’s top quarterback depends on who you ask. When 46 ESPN NFL experts predicted the Top 100 players coming into the season, they ranked Ryan 37th among all players and ninth among quarterbacks — although analyst Matt Bowen labeled Ryan overrated in relation to the […]

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New York Giants adding Devonta Freeman on 1-year, $3 million deal

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants are signing former Pro Bowl running back Devonta Freeman after losing Saquon Barkley for the season. Freeman and the Giants agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million, Freeman’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Freeman is expected to sign the contract […]

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Notable bets: Jaguars upset bad for bettors, survivor-pool players

The Raiders are in Las Vegas, a place the NFL stiff-armed for decades over fears of Sin City’s thriving sports betting market. On the opening Sunday, commercials for Las Vegas ran frequently during NFL games — some of which were played in empty stadiums, with manufactured crowd noise. Tom Brady is in Tampa Bay and […]

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Rams, CB Jalen Ramsey agree to five-year, $105M contract, agent says

The Los Angeles Rams and Jalen Ramsey have agreed to terms on a five-year, $105 million extension that is the largest contract ever for a cornerback, agent David Mulugheta told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Ramsey becomes the first defensive back in NFL history to sign a deal worth over $100 million, and his $71.2 million at […]

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Atlanta Falcons 2020 season preview: Todd Gurley could be ultimate wild card

The Atlanta Falcons are ranked No. 18 in ESPN’s Football Power Index ahead of the 2020 NFL season. With no preseason games this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, Week 1 is the first time we’ll see new acquisitions and rookies for every team. Week 1 will also give us the first NFL games since Super […]

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Jaguars waive Leonard Fournette after three seasons

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jaguars have waived running back Leonard Fournette, the team announced Monday. The move ends a tumultuous three-year run in which Fournette rushed for 2,631 yards and 17 touchdowns. The Jaguars didn’t pick up his fifth-year option during the offseason and actively pursued a trade without receiving any serious offers. Fournette thanked […]

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Fantasy football rankings 2020: Field Yates’ PPR top 100

Fantasy football rankings are always changing, so below is my updated top 100 for the 2020 season. NOTE: These will be updated throughout the offseason. Create or join a league today >> Cheat Sheet Central >> 1. Christian McCaffrey CAR RB1 2. Saquon Barkley NYG RB2 3. Ezekiel Elliott DAL RB3 4. Alvin Kamara NO […]

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Matthew Stafford or Jared Goff for 2020 NFL MVP? Long shots for six NFL awards, including best coach and rookies

If it feels like I’ve prefaced every one of my columns recently by pointing out that the 2020 NFL season is going to be weird, it’s not an accident. We’re approaching a season in which it would be a pleasant surprise if each team were able to play all 16 games. Even if that happens, […]

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Fantasy football rankings: Mike Clay’s 192 players who should be drafted

During the offseason, 2,880 human beings (32 teams x 90 players) can be rostered by an NFL team. Once Week 1 rolls around, that number is cut down to 1,760 (32 x 55). The ESPN Fantasy Football player database includes nearly 2,500 players. Create or join a league today >> Cheat Sheet Central >> You […]

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NFL training camp 2020: Injuries abound, Brady’s biggest fan and a sleeping Titan awakens

Just a couple of days into full padded practices during 2020 NFL training camps and major injuries have popped up around the league. A torn Achilles tendon, a torn ACL and a concussions are among the injuries suffered early. Players such as Vince Biegel, Gerald McCoy, Robert Alford and Nick Chubb are among those sidelined. […]

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