What we learned in NFL Week 5: 2 ascending RBs; top receivers shine; which QBs need help?
Week 5 of the NFL season featured breakout RB performances, top receivers delivering when needed — and a few warning signs for offenses we e...OCTOBER 9, 2023
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Led by George Kittle and stout defense, 49ers bully Cowboys to stay unbeaten
The 49ers humbled the Cowboys in a measuring stick game at Levi's Stadium on Sunday night to improve to 5-0.OCTOBER 9, 2023
2023 10 Best CBs in the NFL: Sauce Gardner, Patrick Surtain Jr. lead rankings
Who are the NFL's best cornerbacks? We ranked the top 10 and analyzed what makes each of them special.SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
10 Best NFL DT rankings: Aaron Donald, Chris Jones atop interior defensive linemen
Defensive tackles and 3-4 defensive ends are worth their (considerable) weight in the gold. Who are the NFL's best, and what makes them spec...SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
2023 10 Best defensive ends in NFL: Nick Bosa leads pass rusher rankings
Edge rushers are second only to quarterbacks in the NFL hierarchy. Who are the league's best? We ranked the top 10 and went through what mak...SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
2023 NFL offensive line rankings: Eagles the clear best group; which other teams stand out?
The Eagles have the best offensive line in the NFL. Which teams round out the top 10? We ranked them and broke down what makes them stand ou...AUGUST 30, 2023
2023 Tight End rankings: Chiefs' Travis Kelce unanimous leader of top 10 in NFL
Travis Kelce is a future Hall of Famer and the uncontested No. 1 tight end. Who else is in the top 10 for 2023 and what makes them special?AUGUST 23, 2023
2023 Top 10 RB rankings: Christian McCaffrey leads best NFL running backs list
Who are the best RBs in the NFL? FOX Sports' NFL writers ranked them and wrote about what makes them stand out.AUGUST 21, 2023
2023 NFL WR rankings: Justin Jefferson leads loaded list of top 10 receivers
Who are the NFL's best wide receivers? Our writers ranked the league's top 10 and broke down what makes them stand out.AUGUST 16, 2023
NFC Championship rematch highlights top 10 NFC West games for 2023
Here are the 10 NFC West games that already jump off the calendar, including a rematch of the 49ers and Eagles in early December.MAY 12, 2023
2023 NFL schedule release: Win-loss predictions, analysis for every team
The NFL's 2023 schedule has been released. Our experts broke down every team's schedule, predicting game-by-game results and their final rec...MAY 12, 2023
Aaron Donald, Rams embrace new role as NFL underdogs
After L.A.'s extensive remodel, Aaron Donald says he's all-in on leading a new group of Rams from the bottom back to the top of the league.MAY 11, 2023
Deon Cain’s 91-yard kick return for TD earns win for Stallions over Maulers
Deon Cain capitalized for the Birmingham Stallions, weaving his way to a 91-yard kick return for a score, in a 24-20 win over the Pittsburgh...MAY 8, 2023
Breakers outlast Generals, stay unbeaten behind 2-TD effort by Wes Hills
Coach John DeFilippo led the New Orleans Breakers to a gritty, 20-17 road victory, which he described as a "14-round heavyweight fight."MAY 8, 2023
Stetson Bennett's addition gives Rams understudy for aging Matthew Stafford
The Rams drafted Stetson Bennett to serve as a developmental prospect behind another Georgia product, Matthew Stafford.MAY 4, 2023
Seahawks get physical in NFL Draft in chase of 49ers in NFC West
In drafting Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the first round, Seattle completed its goal of adding toughness and physicality.MAY 1, 2023
2023 NFL Draft grades: Analyzing all 32 teams' classes, with Eagles leading the way
The 2023 NFL Draft is over. How did each team do? Our analysts evaluate the draft classes and assign letter gradesAPRIL 30, 2023
New Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort deftly navigates draft board in first round
Wheeling and dealing on Thursday, new Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort beefed up Arizona's O-line for QB Kyler Murray with OT Paris Johnson Jr.APRIL 28, 2023
Seattle surprise: Seahawks bolster secondary with Devon Witherspoon
Once again, the Seahawks zigged when others expected them to zag in drafting CB Devon Witherspoon with the 5th pick.APRIL 28, 2023
Seahawks draft preview: Will GM John Schneider resist temptation to trade back?
The Seahawks have a history of trading down. So what will John Schneider and Pete Carroll do with the highest pick they've had in Seattle?APRIL 27, 2023
Los Angeles Rams draft preview: Sean McVay seeks return to fundamentals
The Rams have 11 picks in this year's NFL Draft, the first one coming at No. 36. Head coach Sean McVay is focused on reinforcing a roster th...APRIL 26, 2023
Time for 49ers to deal Trey Lance? Five trade partners that make sense
The Niners have reportedly "fielded calls" on Trey Lance. So whether they deal him now or later, here are five potential trade partners.APRIL 25, 2023
Trading No. 3 overall pick key for Cardinals to jumpstart roster rebuild
Arizona's new braintrust needs as many picks as possible in this year's draft in order to upgrade an underwhelming roster.APRIL 24, 2023
Why Seahawks should select Texas Tech DE Tyree Wilson at No. 5 overall
With five selections in the top 83 picks, Seattle has a lot of options, but securing a difference maker on defense should be a priority.APRIL 20, 2023
NFL Draft alternate universe: How 6 teams' fortunes change if not for Texans' comeback
A few gutsy calls in Lovie Smith's final game as Houston's head coach cost the Texans the No. 1 pick. How did that affect the Texans, Colts,...APRIL 17, 2023
