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Week 4 NFL Power Rankings 2021: 1-32 poll, plus how every team rates at quarterback thus far
When looking at the NFL Power Rankings, it’s never too early to evaluate the quarterback position. And it’s always welcome, as talking about them never gets old. So this week, we had our NFL Nation reporters look at ESPN Stats & Info’s Total QBR figures and use those numbers to tell the quarterbacking stories of […]
Continue readingWhat 2021 NFL first-round picks did with their first-TD footballs: Mac Jones’ went to the Patriots’ Hall of Fame, Najee Harris’ to his locker
One already is in a hall of fame. Another is in mom’s possession. The 2021 draft class of first-round skill players has come out firing. Each of the five quarterbacks and the first three wide receivers selected were responsible for touchdowns in Week 1. The first running back taken, Najee Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers, […]
Continue readingNFL Week 3 takeaways: What we learned, big reaction questions and stat leaders for every game
Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season brought us some wild endings. Through a frenetic final two minutes, the Chargers edged past Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs after Kansas City struggled with ball security. The Ravens avoided an upset loss to the Lions with a record-setting 66-yard field goal from Justin Tucker that rang off […]
Continue readingLegacy of pressure: Playing quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — For San Francisco football fans, the names roll off the tongue like fog rolls off the Bay: Y.A. Tittle, John Brodie, Joe Montana, Steve Young. They are the Mount Rushmore of Fog City signal-callers, the quartet that took the job of professional quarterback and elevated it to a bigger title for […]
Continue readingNFL quarterback rankings 2021: How all 32 teams’ QBs stack up and weekly big takeaways
The NFL is back for the 2021 season, and Week 1 quarterback play brought a mixed bag of exactly what you would have expected and wild surprises. Patrick Mahomes and Russell Wilson picked up where they left off in wins, and Matthew Stafford shined for his new team. Jameis Winston had a strong showing in […]
Continue readingRookie QB Tracker: How did these rookie signal-callers fare in their NFL debuts?
The NFL season is underway and remains plenty exciting for fans everywhere. Week 1’s action was rich with comebacks, notable returns and an array of highlight-reel plays to kick off the season in proper form. Of course, some of that excitement could be a tad overwhelming if you’re an NFL rookie adjusting to the style […]
Continue readingSources: San Francisco 49ers’ trade for No. 3 draft pick spurred by concern over New England Patriots moving up for Mac Jones
One of the many reasons the San Francisco 49ers traded up to the third overall spot in this year’s NFL draft was their belief that the New England Patriots could trade up to No. 3 and beat them to Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, league sources told ESPN. San Francisco wanted to position itself to select […]
Continue readingNFL Week 1 takeaways: What we learned, big reaction questions and stat leaders for every game
Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season had a little bit of everything. The Cardinals’ offense looked great in a big win over the Titans, as Kyler Murray starred with five total touchdowns. Tennessee struggled all day, as did another AFC powerhouse, the Bills. Elsewhere, Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold had a day against his old […]
Continue readingSan Francisco 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan remains coy on QB choice; Jimmy Garoppolo indicates ‘it’s official’
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan still won’t explicitly say who his starting quarterback is, but all signs point to the same person they have throughout the preseason: incumbent Jimmy Garoppolo. In fact, it was Garoppolo himself on Wednesday who all but confirmed that he will start Sunday’s regular-season opener against […]
Continue readingNFL 2021 team previews: Bold predictions, breakout candidates, biggest questions
The 2021 NFL season is nearly here, with teams taking on a 17-week slate of games for the first time in history. The season opener is Thursday night, when the reigning Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys. Our NFL Nation reporters have you covered with intel and projections on all 32 […]
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