Throughout the 2023 season, NFL Network analysts will provide one bold prediction heading into each week’s slate of games (see the full Week 12 schedule). Bryce Young has thrown for 200 or more yards just four times this season — he last did it in Week 8. We’ve been waiting for the No. 1 overall pick to break out, and […]

In the aftermath of a Thanksgiving blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys, the Washington Commanders shook up the coaching staff. The Commanders have fired defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Friday, per sources informed of the decision. Washington also fired defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero added. The Commanders later […]

Geno Smith dismissed his banged-up elbow as the reason the Seattle Seahawks offense struggled in Thursday night’s 31-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. “No, not at all,” Smith said via the team’s official website. “It was good enough to play, so wasn’t thinking about it.” Head coach Pete Carroll concurred: “Had nothing to do with it. I think he […]

San Francisco’s defense appears to be peaking for the stretch run.  The 49ers’ first-ranked scoring unit again showed out on Thursday night, overcoming a third-quarter offensive lull by holding steady in its domination over the Seattle Seahawks to help deliver a 31-13 victory. “The way the defense played tonight was unbelievable,” head coach Kyle Shanahan said after the game. “To […]

DaRon Bland used the Cowboys’ annual Thanksgiving Day game to write himself into the history books. The Cowboys cornerback set the NFL single-season record on Thursday with his fifth pick-six of the year, intercepting Commanders quarterback Sam Howell and evading multiple would-be tacklers on a 63-yard return to pay dirt. “To have the fans, the family, the coaches there and […]

It appears New Orleans will have its starting quarterback for Sunday’s NFC South showdown. Derek Carr, who was listed as a full participant in Wednesday’s practice with a concussion, was removed from Thursday’s practice report, clearing the way for him to play against the Atlanta Falcons. Concussed during a Week 10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Carr left the game […]

We’re heading into the final stretch of the 2023 regular season, and that means the offseason is just (ish) around the corner. In today’s edition of the RB Index, I’m assessing the state of all 32 backfields and identifying 10 teams — presented in alphabetical order — that must invest in the running back position this offseason. The Ravens boast […]

We’ve reached Thanksgiving week! That means a couple of things. Time to take stock of what’s good in our lives — be it family, friends or that waiver wire pickup that has kept your fantasy team afloat most of the season.   It also means that time is getting short to make a move for the fantasy playoffs. In many […]

Who were the NFL’s top stars in Week 11? Each Wednesday the league unveils its weekly honor roll. See who the Players of the Week are below. AFC Offensive Player of the Week Lawrence was at his best Sunday in a 34-14 rout of the Tennessee Titans. His all-around game and his pinpoint accuracy took center stage as he racked […]

The New York Jets have finally moved on from Zach Wilson, electing to hand the reins to Tim Boyle for the team’s Black Friday tilt against the Miami Dolphins. It’s the second quarterback change in Gotham this season, although the first one — the shift from Aaron Rodgers to Wilson — was involuntary following the four-time MVP’s Achilles tear in […]