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Pittsburgh is not sweating Le'Veon Bell's holdout with good reason. With the likes of James Conner, Jaylen Samuels and JuJu Smith-Schuster, the Steelers will be able to keep their offensive machine rolling. (Take note, fantasy football players.)

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Our Week 1 NFL power rankings reflect how we see supremacy shaking up in our predictions all the way through Super Bowl 53.

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Our Week 1 NFL picks against the spread feature a shocker in Cleveland. Plus, New England gets a comfortable win at home against a tough Houston team.

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The Raiders' trade of Khalil Mack to the Bears has to have Oakland questioning whether new coach Jon Gruden was a worthy investment.

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It's only Week 1, but you might already have fantasy football start 'em/sit 'em questions. Vinnie Iyer, aka "The Decider", breaks down the matchups and offers lineup advice and more tips on who to start.

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Bad offensive line play can keep a good NFL team from being great, and it can turn an average team into a bad one. Here are the seven worst OL units in the league, ranked from No. 26 to No. 32, based on injuries or general weakness.

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Carolina reveals in its "dress rehearsal" for the 2018 season that the second-year running back's role is expanding.

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Tyrod Taylor displays toughness and leadership in returning from a scary-looking injury vs. the reigning Super Bowl champs. He shows once and for all that he is the man for the starting quarterback job.

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49ers cornerback Richard Sherman spoke with SN on a wide range of juicy topics, from fellow corner Jalen Ramsey's recent rant on NFL QBs to the fantasy football website he co-founded.

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The best available NFL free agents as the 2018 season approaches is a list that features plenty of talent, but there are reasons these players remain unsigned so late in the preseason. When (and with whom) will these guys find jobs?

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This 2018 class of NFL rookie wide receivers is promising, but some are developing with their new teams quicker than others. Pay attention, fantasy football players.

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Of all the rookie QBs who were drafted in the first round, Lamar Jackson clearly needs the most work. But he also has shown the Ravens the humility necessary to use the adversity to his advantage.

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A new QB-WR duo is one of many changes in Kansas City for the 2018 season. SN breaks down how the Chiefs, already playoff contenders, got even better through free agency and the NFL Draft.

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Avoiding busts is critical to implementing a solid draft strategy, and some players definitely qualify if they're overdrafted. Here's a look at the players who should be on your 'Do Not Draft' list because of their bust potential and inflated ADPs.

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With the preseason here and the real 2018 NFL draft well in the rearview, how should rate rookies when going into your fantasy football draft? Vinnie Iyer updates his rankings to help owners spot top-tier young talent and first-year sleepers.

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Undervalued players come at all points during the draft. Here's a look at some potential fantasy football steals that may or may not be considered sleepers but could definitely break out and provide a lot of value.

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Knowing how to approach your fantasy football draft is critically important. Here are the best tips for having a sound draft strategy and dominating your snake draft in 2018.

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New York's first-round rookie QB showed against Washington that he isn't ready to take over the team in Week 1. In fact, his second preseason outing indicated he's behind Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater.

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Blake Bortles in the past has put up pleasing fantasy numbers, but in 2018, he will find his sweet spot in real-life production. SN's Vinnie Iyer explains why the Jaguars QB is primed for a true breakout season.

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Yes, the Eagles are still good, but repeating as division and Super Bowl champs will be tougher than their surprise run last season. SN's Vinnie Iyer explains why things will only be partly sunny in Philadelphia this year.

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The 2018 class of NFL rookie running backs is collectively strong, but after Week 1 of the preseason, a few rushers are looking better than others in terms of projected workloads for the regular season. Pay attention, fantasy football players.

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The first full week of NFL preseason action in 2018 featured several intriguing rookie debuts ... and the return of one familiar veteran quarterback. Here are SN's takeaways from Week 1.

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The first pick in the 2018 NFL Draft showed potential in Cleveland's preseason opener, but he's still behind a playoff QB who hasn't done anything to open the window for the rookie.

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The rookie running back found an opening behind New York's revamped offensive line and then did the rest. The play was a sign that the two elements will mesh well in 2018.

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The seemingly constant change among New England's group of wide receivers as Week 1 approaches is an issue for fantasy football players. For the Patriots? Not so much.

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Terrell Owens' Hall of Fame ceremony in Chattanooga was not about himself, contrary to what was expected. Instead, at the heart of the legendary wide receiver's event was the homecoming.

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Baltimore gave its Heisman-winning rookie quarterback a full half to become acclimated to NFL competition. The results weren't important; completing the next step in his development was.

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If the Khalil Mack situation gets ugly enough for Oakland to trade him, the Raiders will be losers no matter what they get in return. The beginning of the new Jon Gruden era was not supposed to be this dysfunctional.

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Which defensive players have Aaron Donald, Khalil Mack and Earl Thomas envious as they already have some of the NFL's richest contracts based on average annual salary? Here are the top 25.

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Based on SN's picks and predictions for the 2018 NFL regular season and playoffs, New Orleans and Los Angeles are our projected Super Bowl participants. But who will win?

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With NFL postseason seeding based on SN's division-by-division picks for 2018, here are our predictions for this season's NFC playoffs.

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With NFL postseason seeding based on SN's division-by-division picks for 2018, here are our predictions for this season's AFC playoffs.

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SN predicts the winners for all of the NFL's major individual awards at the end of the 2018 season.

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Based on SN's picks for the entire 2018 NFL season, here are our predictions for the AFC West.

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Based on SN's picks for the entire 2018 NFL season, here are our predictions for the NFC West.

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As the Chargers begin training camp, SN spoke with new Los Angeles safety Derwin James about his preparation for his first NFL season.

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Jimmy Garoppolo's future in San Francisco is bright for a handful of reasons. None of them have anything to do with Tom Brady.

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The changes at running back for Denver as the team enters training camp should amount to rookie third-round pick Royce Freeman winning the starting job.

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New York made some big changes this offseason on both sides of the ball. Will they result in the kind of complementary football that made the Giants a playoff team two years ago?

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Antonio Brown can add one more accolade to his glorious NFL career: video game cover athlete.

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Another training camp, another quarterback battle for New York. But unlike the recent past, the competition in 2018 is legitimate. Here are the pros and cons for all three potential Jets passers.

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Chicago's offseason was all about stuffing its depth chart with players who can help its second-year QB grow. SN breaks down the changes the Bears have made for 2018.

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Dallas' release of Dez Bryant set in motion some welcome changes at wide receiver around Dak Prescott. Here is how the new Cowboys WR group will look and why it will be more effective.

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Because the NFL is loaded with elite wide receivers, there is constant debate regarding how they rank. Here is our top 10 for 2018. Antonio Brown has some serious competition at the top.

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Green Bay is working through more changes to its group of wide receivers for Aaron Rodgers. From a group of rookies and a couple veterans, who will emerge in training camp to earn the most snaps?

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The suspension Jameis Winston is getting after an investigation of his allegedly groping an Uber driver is bad news for a QB who still has a lot to prove. For Tampa Bay, though, not much changes.

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No young quarterbacks have as much surrounding them entering the 2018 season as Jimmy Garoppolo and Deshaun Watson. That's reflected in the early MVP odds.

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Dak Prescott lost his mother Peggy to colon cancer almost five years ago. Now the Cowboys QB is taking his fight against cancer to another level with Ready. Raise. Rise.

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Yes, the Steelers still have one of the best WR duos in the NFL, but they no longer have the top receiving combo in their own division. In fact, four of the five best WR duos come from the AFC North and NFC North.

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Even though they won a playoff game last season, the Titans felt the need to improve their roster at a handful of key positions. Are the upgrades enough to turn Tennessee into a title contender?

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The suspension Jameis Winston faces amid an investigation of his allegedly groping an Uber driver is bad news for a QB who still has a lot to prove. For Tampa Bay, though, not much changes.

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Cleveland should be thrilled with how its rookie quarterback handled his appearance on Colin Cowherd's show.

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A new QB-WR duo is one of many changes in Kansas City for the 2018 season. SN breaks down how the Chiefs, already playoff contenders, got even better through free agency and the NFL Draft.

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Beyond a new group of quarterbacks, the many changes to Arizona's depth chart at key positions require a deep dive to get a better grasp of the Cardinals' outlook for 2018.

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The roster moves San Francisco has made this offseason have shaken up the depth charts at five key positions. SN breaks down how the 49ers' new parts will work.

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Justify will try to become horse racing's 13th Triple Crown winner at the 2018 Belmont Stakes. Here's what you need to know.

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The New England Patriots were dealt a blow with the Julian Edelman suspension, but they have ample options to replace him while he's gone.

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An offseason of change in Seattle might be a good thing if certain newcomers work out as planned. SN's Vinnie Iyer breaks down the key changes on the Seahawks' depth chart.

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New coach Jon Gruden and Raiders management didn't waste time in shaking up Oakland's roster. So what do the changes mean for the Raiders' 2018 outlook?

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The Rams are loaded after a busy offseason that landed them a handful of new starters. Here we break down the depth charts for LA's positions of significant change in 2018.

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With the Panthers, new team owner David Tepper is inheriting a well-managed, successful NFL team. But that means the bottom line starts higher for coach Ron Rivera and general manager Marty Hurney.

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No Dez Bryant or Jason Witten? No problem for Dallas. The changes around quarterback Dak Prescott this offseason will result in a net gain for the Cowboys.

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Tyrod Taylor is a perfect fit for a Cleveland team transitioning offensively. Browns coach Hue Jackson needs to remember that as Baker Mayfield battles Taylor for the starting QB job over the summer.

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Kentucky Derby winner Justify has a great shot to win the Preakness, the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.

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As always, several NFL coaches in 2018 will be working to save their jobs. Whose seats are the warmest and coolest around the league?

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The Cowboys' 2018 schedule is much tougher than it looks. SN breaks down the full schedule for Dallas this season.

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The Eagles' 2018 schedule is not easy, but it's manageable enough for Philadelphia to repeat as division champion. SN breaks down the schedule.

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The Saints' 2018 schedule is one of the toughest in the NFL, but New Orleans is talented enough to work through it and compete for an NFC title. SN breaks down the schedule.

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The 49ers' 2018 schedule is manageable enough for San Francisco to be a legitimate wild-card contender. SN breaks down the 49ers' schedule.

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The Raiders' 2018 schedule is favorable, but in a tough division, will Oakland win enough games to make the playoffs? SN breaks it down.

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As the NFL offseason progresses into training camps, multiple position battles will be worth watching. SN pins the 11 best competitions and predicts the winner of each.

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Where does your team's quarterback depth chart rank among others in the NFL? SN breaks down the best and worst of all the QB situations in the league heading into the 2018 season,

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Ben Roethlisberger's emotional reaction to Pittsburgh drafting his potential replacement is understandable. But the Steelers made the right move, because they now have a more motivated veteran quarterback.

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Read these must-know facts before you pick a horse to win the 2018 Kentucky Derby.

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The 2018 NFL Draft produced multiple players who have solid odds to win defensive rookie of the year this season. SN's Vinnie Iyer pins the five who have the best chances.

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The 2018 NFL offensive rookie of the year race feels like Saquon Barkley's to lose, but the Giants running back will be pushed by a handful of players, none of whom are quarterbacks. SN breaks down the odds for the award.

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As teams make their picks in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, SN has you covered with analysis of the draft results.

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Our NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams are in. Who aced the selection process with their picks, and who failed? SN's Vinnie Iyer weighs in on the best and worst of the 2018 NFL Draft.

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Our grades of picks from the second and third rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft are out. Who are the winners and losers of Rounds 2-3?

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Our NFL Draft grades for the first round are out. Who are the winners and losers of Round 1 in 2018?

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Teams have made their picks in the second and third rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft, SN has you covered with the results and analysis of each selection.

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The Broncos enter the 2018 NFL Draft with multiple needs to address with their seven picks. SN breaks down how the draft might play out for Denver.

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The Cowboys enter the 2018 NFL Draft with obvious needs to be addressed with their 10 picks. SN breaks down how the draft should play out for Dallas.

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Derrius Guice is considered one of the best running backs of the 2018 NFL Draft. It's the culmination of a journey that began when he was just 5 years old.

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Our latest NFL Mock Draft for 2018 features big decisions on QBs within the top 10 picks. Plus, Lamar Jackson goes to a surprise team late in the first round.

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The Steelers and 49ers seem to have relatively easy paths to success on their 2018 schedules.

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In the wake of the NFL releasing all 32 team schedules for 2018, SN's Vinnie Iyer points out six playoff-caliber teams that got hosed by the league with their 16-game slates.

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If Aaron Rodgers is frustrated with Green Bay's moves in NFL free agency, he shouldn't be. SN's Vinnie Iyer explains how the Packers actually have given their star QB more help for 2018 and beyond.

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Now that Dallas has released Dez Bryant, which NFL teams should try to sign the star wide receiver? Three come to mind for SN's Vinnie Iyer.

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The Patriots enter the 2018 NFL Draft with a ton of picks, including two first-round picks and two second-round picks. We break down how those draft selections might play out for New England.

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A look at the San Francisco 49ers' 2018 NFL Draft plan, including draft order, first-round picks, a Day 2 plan and late-round sleepers.

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Our NFL Power Rankings for 2018 have been updated to account for moves made in free agency. Here is where each team stands with the NFL Draft fast approaching.

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Aaron Boone's biggest question could be where to bat Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton in the Yankees lineup, but then again, it's no question at all.

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Lamar Jackson put up a strong performance at his Pro Day on Thursday. SN's Vinnie Iyer delivers the most important takeaways, including which NFL teams are showing legitimate interest in the QB.

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Amid Odell Beckham Jr. trade rumors is this reality: Only a few teams have what it takes to pull off a deal for the star wide receiver. SN's Vinnie Iyer pins three realistic candidates, not including the Rams.

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The Bills can select almost any quarterback they want in the 2018 NFL Draft. The tough part is figuring out which QB to target and when to target him. SN's Vinnie Iyer breaks it down for Buffalo.

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Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson spoke with SN's Vinnie Iyer about a variety of topics, including his former college rival QB's projection in the NFL.

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Our latest NFL Mock Draft for 2018 features the most ideal landing places for five QBs in the first round. Plus, Denver and San Francisco land luxury skill players in the top 10.

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Which NFL team will draft Saquon Barkley? SN's Vinnie Iyer breaks down his best fits, including sleeper teams that could shock everybody and trade up for the star running back.

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Some think New England's losses in 2018 NFL free agency are signs of the dynasty's demise. But look closer, SN's Vinnie Iyer writes. The Patriots simply are practicing patience over panic.

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NFL free agency kicks off the 2018 league year this week. Here is a roundup of rumors, reported deals, signings and cuts as 2018 NFL free agency plays out.

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As NFL free agency signings continue, here are the winners and losers of the week. Which teams made the best and worst deals?

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Our 2018 NFL free agency grades are in. Which teams (and players) made the best and worst moves in the open market this year?

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Despite the usual March Madness, KenPom has been more right than wrong when predicting Final Four teams and NCAA Tournament champions.

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The Titans enter 2018 NFL free agency with plenty of salary cap space to get the offensive weapons they need around Marcus Mariota under a new coaching staff.

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The Texans enter 2018 NFL free agency with more than enough salary cap space to address their few team needs. It's all about adding talent to support Deshaun Watson and J.J. Watt.

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Richard Sherman likely is done with the Seahawks, and rumors of his next possible team are swirling. Consider the Patriots the favorites to land the CB, but New England will have strong competition.

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With all seven rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft set, our latest mock draft includes a first round that features an early run on offensive stars. Looking at you, New York NFL teams.

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Allen Robinson is set to hit free agency in a week and these four teams would be wise to add the dynamic receiver to their offenses.

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The Giants enter NFL free agency with limited salary cap space, but they have just enough to set the tone for their offseason with a key signing. Time for new GM Dave Gettleman to work his magic.

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As proven by his Combine results, Da'Ron Payne's athleticism for a 300-pounder is off the charts. The Alabama product could be the first defensive tackle drafted in April.

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If Lamar Jackson's NFL Combine workout did anything to hurt his draft stock, that's not necessarily a bad thing. The teams with which he fits best have later draft picks, anyway.

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Need some help filling out your 2018 Oscars pool in advance of watching the 90th Academy Awards on Sunday? You first need to know the odds and which favorites among the nominees you should feel most confident to pick as winners.

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Former USC quarterback will rely on his March 21 Pro Day to impress teams.

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The Colts have enough salary cap space for NFL free agency to both help Andrew Luck and build a 4-3 defense for new coach Frank Reich. There also happen to be players on the market who fit perfectly.

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Here are seven current stars who overcame some of the worst performances in NFL Combine history, including an MVP-caliber receiver and the greatest QB of all time.

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SN breaks down Denver's options and team needs in NFL free agency. They start at quarterback, of course, but signing Kirk Cousins is not the best move for the Broncos given their salary cap space.

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Given Washington's salary cap space for 2018 NFL free agency, the Redskins need to focus on their offensive team needs in order to get a good return on their Alex Smith investment.

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The Vikings don't have many team needs as NFL free agency approaches, which is part of the reason they will be able to offer Kirk Cousins the best deal the QB can get in 2018.

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They are the NFL Combine performances you don't forget, from Bo Jackson's incredible speed to Dwight Freeney's unexpected strength.

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With Kansas City set to send star cornerback Marcus Peters to Los Angeles in a trade, SN breaks down the ripple effects for both teams and 2018 NFL free agency as a whole.

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Dion Lewis will hit NFL free agency in 2018 after a big season with the Patriots. Assuming he does not return to New England, the running back would be a great fit with these five teams.

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The Bears' team needs in NFL free agency line up with the fact that they drafted their franchise QB last year. Chicago needs to support Mitchell Trubisky with its moves in 2018.

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Cleveland has all kinds of cap space for 2018 NFL free agency, but the Browns need to hit the right quality-quantity formula. SN breaks down how it can be done.

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Teams that label Lamar Jackson "just another athlete" and Baker Mayfield "the next Johnny Manziel" ahead of the 2018 NFL Draft likely will be sorry.

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Jimmy Graham will be the best tight end on the 2018 NFL free agency open market. These six teams should seriously consider signing him.

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The Jets are facing a critical offseason, but New York has the draft picks and cap space to address most if not all of their many team needs in 2018.

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Every NFL team seems to be in need of a wide receiver during every free-agency period. Here are the best WRs available as 2018 NFL free agency approaches.

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These notable NFL players are in danger of getting cut by their teams as 2018 free agency approaches.

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If the Dolphins let Jarvis Landry hit free agency in 2018, these five teams need to seriously consider signing the playmaking wide receiver.

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SN breaks down San Francisco's biggest team needs for free agency and the 2018 NFL Draft, plus which specific players the 49ers might target throughout the offseason.

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Jeremy Bloom holds the rare dual distinction of Olympian and NFL draft pick. The former skier's worlds collided at Super Bowl 52, where he spoke to Sporting News about his conflicted rooting interests, the 2018 Games and more.

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As NFL free agency 2018 approaches, who are the best available free agents, unrestricted and restricted? Here is a complete breakdown.

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Indianapolis should not fret over losing Josh McDaniels as its next head coach. The search for his replacement can begin and end with Frank Reich.

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The Patriots obviously don't want Malcolm Butler, but he would be a great fit for these five teams in free agency.

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What's next for Nick Foles after leading the Eagles to a Super Bowl? The pressure suddenly is on young superstar Carson Wentz to keep proving himself over the next year.

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The Patriots are never out of a close game if there's time on the clock and the ball is in Tom Brady's hands. They and the Eagles were aware of that in the closing moments of Super Bowl 52.

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The other 30 teams have a head start on the Eagles and Patriots in preparing for next season. Here are our way-too-early power rankings for the 2018 season.

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If Terrell Owens not getting in doesn't prompt a change in the Hall of Fame process, nothing will.

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Look across all sports, and you will not find a more impressive winner than Tom Brady. Not even Michael Jordan can boast what the Patriots quarterback can.

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Kenny Britt is the latest castoff who has a chance to win a Super Bowl as a small part of New England's dynasty. Safe to say the wide receiver is happy to be out of Cleveland.

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Many would love to see Terrell Owens play in the XFL when the league returns in 2020. Those people should not get their hopes up.

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The Super Bowl will have been played in 25 stadiums when Philadelphia and New England meet in Super Bowl 52 on Sunday. None of them match the new silver standard that is U.S. Bank Stadium.

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When Kirk Cousins enters free agency, the Vikings need to pounce. It's a perfect fit.

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In a conversation with SN, Terry Bradshaw said he can't figure out why his former team ditched offensive coordinator Todd Haley. He also wonders whether Le'Veon Bell is worth a hefty investment from the Steelers in 2018.

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Super Bowl 52 should not be low-scoring. As the Patriots and Eagles prepare for what should be a classic Super Bowl, SN breaks down the matchup in detail and predicts who will have an edge in each area of the game.

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Jaguars defensive lineman Calais Campbell was the best defensive player in the NFL for the 2017 season, according to his peers.

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Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was the best offensive player in the NFL during the 2017 season, according to his peers.

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Super Bowl 52 MVP odds are out. You already know the favorite, so here some players who have the best chances to edge Tom Brady for the award.

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Super Bowl 52 between the Eagles and Patriots has several weird connections and similarities to the last time Philadelphia and New England met in the Super Bowl.

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Thirteen years since the Eagles and Patriots met in Super Bowl 39, who will take the rematch in Super Bowl 52? Here's a prediction.

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Philadelphia is in the Super Bowl thanks in part to Nick Foles, who was ready for this challenge thanks in part to the experience he gained under former Eagles coach Chip Kelly four years ago.

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We thought Tom Brady could not be more impressive after New England's comeback win in Super Bowl 51. We were wrong. The Patriots quarterback was even better against the Jaguars.

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Once again, Kirk Cousins is a highly coveted commodity in free agency. Here's a ranking of the QB's best fits.

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The NFC championship should be a close game between two dominant defenses. Taking a closer look at the matchup, here is why the Vikings might have a slight edge over the Eagles on Sunday.

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The AFC championship game features a better matchup than a nine-point spread would suggest. Here is why the Jaguars will give the Patriots a real fight and, maybe, pull off the upset Sunday.

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The Vikings and Eagles play Sunday for a chance to advance to Super Bowl LII. Here are our picks and predictions for the NFC championship game.

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The NFC championship game featuring two elevated backup quarterbacks does not make it an anomaly. The Vikings and Eagles are reminding us what a team needs most in order to win a Super Bowl.

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Tennessee suddenly is in the market for a new head coach. Here are the best potential candidates for the Titans to replace Mike Mularkey.

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Pittsburgh takes a big step back after making strides the previous three postseasons. Already behind New England in the AFC, it's now trailing Jacksonville, too, after a second loss to the Jags.

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Nick Foles is not great, but he's just gritty enough for Philadelphia to win with him at QB. The Eagles have found their formula with Foles for the playoffs as they prepare to host the NFC championship game.

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NFL teams are in the process of hiring and firing coaches and coordinators. Here is a tracker for all the league's coaching changes this year.

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Tyrod Taylor's midseason benching showed the Bills are ready to move on at QB. So, who's next?

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The Jaguars and Steelers play Sunday for a chance to advance to the AFC championship game. Here are our picks and predictions for the divisional-round game in Pittsburgh.

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The Falcons and Eagles play Saturday for a chance to advance to the NFC championship game. Here are our picks and predictions for the divisional round game in Philadelphia.

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New Orleans leaned on Drew Brees to get past the Panthers. Brees' postseason savvy is a huge plus to a Saints team that will face a Vikings squad that is stronger but is led by an unproven quarterback.

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The Falcons pivot from offense to defense in their win over the Rams prove they're more than ready to put away the Eagles next week.

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No, Seattle is not finished as a power in the NFC. The Seahawks still have the right pieces to keep building around as they contend for more titles.

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The Panthers and Saints are about to face each other for the third time this year ... this time with the season on the line. Here are our picks and predictions for Sunday's wild-card game.

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The Titans and Chiefs play Saturday for a chance to advance in the AFC playoffs. Here are our picks and predictions for the wild-card game in Kansas City.

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Green Bay has been bad on defense for two years, which is why Dom Capers was fired. But the Packers' new defensive coordinator already has the pieces in place to succeed if that person follows these steps.

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The NFC playoff seeding suggests Atlanta is not as strong this year as it was during its Super Bowl run last year. But the Falcons match up well against every possible opponent on their way to another conference title.

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The Cardinals' search for a new head coach after Bruce Arians' retirement should begin in their own building. Here are the best candidates for the job in Arizona.

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In their search for a new head coach, the Bears only need to think about one thing: offense. Here are the best potential coaching candidates for Chicago to replace John Fox.

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It makes perfect sense that Oakland would want to reunite with Jon Gruden, the coach who helped get the franchise back into the Super Bowl more than a decade ago.

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Here is a complete look at the NFL playoff picture through the early games of Week 17.

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Our NFL picks against the spread for Week 17 feature playoff berths for Baltimore, Tennessee and Atlanta, filling the final three wild-card spots for the postseason.

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Our NFL power rankings for Week 17 feature the rise of two California-based rivals. While LA looks good heading into the playoffs, San Francisco is building momentum for 2018.

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The reasons for Dallas being eliminated from the playoffs go far beyond Ezekiel Elliott's suspension. Here is why the Cowboys will be watching the postseason after the 2017 season.

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No more beating around the bush: With Cleveland securing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, it's time to solve the quarterback riddle once and for all.

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Here is a complete look at the NFL playoff picture through the early Sunday games of Week 16.

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At this point, it's Tom Brady against the field in the 2017 NFL MVP race. But a handful of candidates still have chances to catch the Patriots quarterback in the last two weeks of the season.

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Our Week 16 NFL picks against the spread feature a vital win for Dallas in the NFC, plus an easy victory for New England as it tries to clinch home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.

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The playoff picture in the AFC looks great for the Ravens and Chargers even though both currently are on the outside looking in. Can the Titans and/or Bills hold on for postseason berths?

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New England shows why it's the team to beat with a gritty effort in Pittsburgh, but a pair of upstarts are entering contention, including a Jacksonville squad that may represent the Pats' largest threat.

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As Week 16 approaches, here are the scenarios for the Falcons, Seahawks, Cowboys, Lions and, yes, even the Packers, to make the NFL playoffs.

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Derek Carr's late turnover at the goal line cost the Raiders a likely victory over the Cowboys. Don't blame the rules for that. There's a good reason Carr's move was punished.

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Nick Foles on Sunday gave the Eagles exactly what they needed post-Carson Wentz injury. The quarterback also showed the team something it probably didn't realize it needed to see.

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Here is a complete look at the NFL playoff picture after the Thursday, Saturday and early Sunday games of Week 15.

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The list of reasonable candidates for the Bengals to replace Marvin Lewis as head coach next season starts with a person already on Cincinnati's staff.

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If you're looking for Week 15 fantasy start 'em sit 'em advice, you've come to the right place. The Decider is here to help with your fantasy football lineup decisions and dish out NFL DFS tips.

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Whether it's stats or the eye test, Jimmy Garoppolo has given San Francisco everything it needed to see through two starts. And the 49ers' new franchise quarterback is just getting started.

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When Aaron Rodgers returns as Green Bay's starting QB, he will play in an improved Packers offense thanks to four key developments during his injury recovery.

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Antonio Brown and Pittsburgh will play New England next weekend for control of the AFC. The squads are SN's most powerful this week.

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Kansas City starting guard close to getting doctorate in medicine.

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Following a tough loss to the Jaguars, the Seahawks have little margin for error in their quest for a sixth straight playoff berth.

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With Carson Wentz out with a torn ACL, the Eagles' playoff formula actually doesn't change much. But for teams like the Seahawks, Saints and other NFC playoff hopefuls, everything changes.