Why Roschon Johnson sits among our top Week 3 fantasy sleepers

Bears rookie Roschon Johnson was overshadowed by Bijan Robinson at Texas — but like his former Longhorns backfield mate, he might soon have a big rookie role on his NFL team.

NFL picks, predictions against the spread Week 3

In Sporting News' NFL picks against the spread for Week 3, the 49ers, Chiefs and Cowboys take care of some massive numbers in their favor while the Dolphins keep taking care of business and the Jets drop the Patriots to 0-3.

Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 3

Whether you're 2-0 or 0-2 or somewhere in between, don't worry. Vinnie Iyer is back for another week of fantasy football lineup advice, bringing his rankings and insights across all positions to help you make those tough Week 3 start 'em, sit 'em decisions.

Best NFL DFS Stacks Week 3

Who are the best correlated combinations of players from one team to deploy in NFL DFS in Week 3? Here are our picks for DraftKings and FanDuel cash games and tournaments.

Best Eagles-Buccaneers prop bets Week 3 MNF

Here's taking a look at the four best player props to target for over/under bets on SuperDraft Monday night when the Buccaneers host their Week 3 game vs. the Eagles.

Eagles vs. Buccaneers odds, prediction

Here's a betting breakdown of the NFL Week 3 early "Monday Night Football" matchup of Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, including odds, final score prediction, our favorite prop, and more.

Giants vs. 49ers Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em

Who are the recommended fantasy plays when the Giants travel to San Francisco to open NFL Week 3 on Thursday night? Here's your seasonal league advice plus some single-game DFS lineup suggestions.

Giants vs. 49ers odds, prediction

Here's a betting breakdown of the NFL Week 3 opening 'Thursday Night Football" matchup of New York at San Francisco, including odds, final score prediction, our favorite prop, and more.

Best Giants-49ers prop bets Week 3

Here's taking a look at the four best player props to target for over/under bets on SuperDraft Thursday night when the 49ers open NFL Week 3 at home vs. the Giants.

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How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other after Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season? With a two-game sample size, here's a better understanding of the league hierarchy going into Week 3.

Fantasy Football FAAB Advice for Week 3 waiver pickups

How much of your FAAB budget should you bid on top Week 3 fantasy waiver wire pickups like Roschon Johnson and Josh Reynolds? We rank the best adds at every position and break down how much you should spend.

NFL contenders and pretenders: Bengals will be OK at 0-2 but Chargers, Vikings won't

Looking at the NFL's groups of 2-0 and 0-2 teams after Week 2 of the 2023 regular season, which 'bad' teams are contenders and which 'good' teams are pretenders?

Browns vs. Steelers prediction, betting preview

Here's a betting breakdown of the Week 2 'Monday Night Football" matchup of Cleveland and Pittsburgh, including odds, final score prediction, our favorite prop, and more.

Best Browns-Steelers prop bets for MNF

Here's looking at the best over/under props to target on SuperDraft when looking for action on the Browns-Steelers Week 2 Monday Night Football matchup.

Big win for 49ers, bad beat for bettors

The Rams decided to boot a meaningless field goal as time expired against the 49ers, much to the chagrin of bettors who picked San Francisco to cover by 8 or 7.5 points on Sunday.

Cam Akers inactive in Week 2, Kyren Williams rising up fantasy rankings

Cam Akers will reportedly be inactive for the Rams during their Week 2 late Sunday afternoon vs. the 49ers with Kyren Williams starting again at running back for Los Angeles.

Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 2

Whether you're 1-0 or 0-1, don't worry. Vinnie Iyer is back for another week of fantasy football lineup advice, bringing his rankings and insights across all positions to help you make those tough Week 2 start 'em, sit 'em decisions.

NFL picks, predictions against the spread Week 2

In Sporting News' NFL picks against the spread for Week 2, the Eagles drop the Vikings to 0-2, while the Chiefs, Steelers, Giants and Bengals are among the teams that get their first wins.

Best Week 2 DFS Stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel tournaments

There are plenty of great stacks to target in DraftKings and FanDuel contests during Week 2. Here's breaking down our favorite sets of teammates, including Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.

Puka Nacua injury update, fantasy

After being one of the hottest waiver pickups ahead of Week 2, Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua has popped up on the injury report with a midweek oblique injury. We discuss the latest news, whether he can play vs. the 49ers, and if you should start him on your fantasy team if he's active.

Vikings vs. Eagles Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em

Who should you deploy or avoid from the Vikings and Eagles in your fantasy football lineups for Week 2's Thursday night opener? Here's helping you make those tough start 'em, sit 'em decisions for season-long leagues and DFS contests.

Vikings vs. Eagles odds, prediction

Here's a betting breakdown of the Week 2 'Thursday Night Football" matchup of Minnesota at Philadelphia, including odds, final score prediction, our favorite prop, and more.

Best Vikings-Eagles prop bets for TNF

Here's looking at the best over/under props to target on SuperDraft when looking for action on the Vikings-Eagles Week 2 Thursday Night Football matchup.

Fantasy Football FAAB Advice for Week 2 waiver pickups

How much of your FAAB budget should you bid on top Week 2 fantasy waiver wire pickups like Puka Nacua and Gus Edwards? We rank the best adds at every position and break down how much you should spend.

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How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other after a wild Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season? Based on the first impressions vs. preseason expectations, here are Sporting News' updated NFL power rankings for Week 2.

Aaron Rodgers fantasy fallout: How his injury impacts Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall

Aaron Rodgers is easily replaceable as a borderline QB1 in fantasy leagues, but what does his injury absence mean for his key weapons? Here's an updated outlook for wide receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall.

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The Jets were able to recover from Aaron Rodgers' devastating Achilles injury early in Week 1 to come back and beat the Bills in overtime, but are they headed from 1-0 to another disappointing season? Here is New York's Rodgers-less outlook.

Is Tua a good bet for NFL MVP?

Tua Tagovailoa was a preseason sleeper for NFL MVP, but now he's the co-favorite with Patrick Mahomes on DraftKings. We break down Tua's sudden odds jump.

NFL Week 1 overreactions: 49ers unstoppable, Steelers stink

What's for real and what's just overblown from what happened in the games of Week 1 around the NFL to open the 2023 season? The Sporting News seperates fact from hype.

NFL picks, predictions against the spread Week 1

In our 2023 regular season-opening picks against the spread for Week 1, here's why Sporting News likes the Jets and Packers in mild divisional upsets and the 49ers will survive a tough interconference road test vs. the Steelers.

Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 1

Vinnie Iyer is back for another season of fantasy football lineup advice, bringing his rankings and insights across all positions to help you make those tough Week 1 start 'em, sit 'em decisions based on matchups, usage, and other factors.

Best Week 1 DFS Stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel tournaments

There are plenty of great stacks to target in DraftKings and FanDuel contests during Week 1. Here's breaking down our favorite sets of teammates, including Trevor Lawrence, Calvin Ridley, and Christian Kirk.

Lions vs. Chiefs Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em

Who should you deploy or avoid from the Lions and Chiefs in your fantasy football lineups for the Thursday night NFL opener? Here's helping you make those tough start 'em, sit 'em decisions for season-long leagues and DFS contests.

Should you start Skyy Moore in fantasy football in Week 1?

Skyy Moore has a lot of buzz going into his second NFL season with the Chiefs, but does that mean you can trust him in your starting fantasy football lineups in Week 1? Here's a breakdown of his Thursday night matchup vs. the Lions.

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Here's how 32 teams stack up against each other going into the regular-season opening games of NFL Week 1 in 2023.

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Sporting News' predictions for the 2023 NFL season are here. Check out our complete set of projections for the regular season standings and playoff matchups all the way through Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas.

Best 49ers-Steelers SuperDraft player prop bets

Sporting News breaks down its four favorite 49ers-Steelers Week 1 props on SuperDraft, highlighted by the over/unders for Christian McCaffrey and George Pickens.

49ers vs. Steelers betting odds, predictions

Check out our betting breakdown of the season-opening Week 1 game between the 49ers and Steelers on Sunday afternoon.

Lions vs. Chiefs betting odds, predictions

Check out our betting breakdown of the season-opening Week 1 game between the Lions and Chiefs on Thursday night.

Trevor Lawrence, NFL MVP? Why Patrick Mahomes is on alert

Patrick Mahomes, based on the 2023 NFL MVP odds, is a popular pick to repeat and win his third award. But if you're looking for a longer shot who can pay off, here's why Trevor Lawrence is the best bet.

Why Aaron Rodgers, Jets are SN's pick to win Super Bowl 58

The Jets haven't won the Super Bowl in 55 years since Joe Namath was their quarterback. Here's why they will end the drought, more with defense than with "Broadway" Aaron Rodgers.

Underrated players to steal in 2023 fantasy football drafts

All fantasy football owners have a common goal at every point of their drafts: Stealing the best value picks on the board. Here's breaking down the biggest potential sleepers and breakouts for 2023 based on ADPs and rankings.

Be wary of these potential busts during your fantasy football draft

It's time to cross out some names again -- this time on your 2023 fantasy football cheat sheet. Vinnie Iyer weighs in with his annual "Do Not Draft" list. See which potential busts he thinks are being picked too high based on their preseason rankings and average draft positions.

Sam Howell leads fantasy "Deep Sleeper Team" for 2023

Looking for deep sleepers late in your 2023 fantasy football drafts who could have big ROIs? Here are 12 potential breakouts you should have circled on your cheat sheet.

NFL Mock Draft 2024: Cardinals haul in Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr.

With the kickoff of college football season, which players should be watched most for the NFL as potential first-round picks in 2024. Sporting News updates its summer mock with its second set of projections from 1-32;

2023 fantasy football rookie rankings

Which offensive skill rookies should be highest on your radar ahead of fantasy football drafts? Here's an updated look at a strong class, topped by a clear No. 1 in our rankings, Bijan Robinson.

How Yahoo, ESPN fantasy rankings differ the most in 2023

If you play fantasy football on ESPN and Yahoo, then it's important to know their default settings and how their rankings differ. We break down some of the biggest differences in their 2023 fantasy rankings to help you find sleepers and avoid busts.

Treylon Burks Fantasy Outlook: Should you draft Burks in 2023?

Titans' WR Treylon Burks' availability for the start of the season is in question because of a knee injury, prompting fantasy football owners to question his value in upcoming drafts. We break down his 2023 fantasy outlook and decide whether he makes for a smart draft pick.

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With college football season kicking off everywhere, here's an updated look at the top 50 overall prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft and the best potential players available by position.

Need-to-know tips for dominating your fantasy snake draft

Snake drafts are still the standard in 2023, and it never hurts to get as many tips as possible on how to dominate. From how to build your team early to finding the best sleepers late, SN's Vinnie Iyer weighs in with updated fantasy football strategy advice.

Ranking the NFL's best head coaches

There are nine Super Bowl-winning head coaches actively working in the NFL, with Andy Reid reigning supreme with his Chiefs again after getting a second ring in Super Bowl 57. Here's how they stack up against the rest of the field of sideline leaders going into the 2023 season.

Ranking the NFL's best wide receivers

Justin Jefferson has moved on up to become the NFL's unquestioned best wide receiver, but there is some strong competition near the top with a slew of speedy gamebreakers and speedy playmakers. Here's looking who makes the cut, with plenty of teams represented twice.

Ranking the NFL's best running backs

The latest annual forward-looking NFL running back rankings have some familiar names near the top but also offer some big immediate expectations for rookies Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs. See which other rising stars made the list.

Ranking the NFL's best defensive players

With a lot of great, impactful defensive players across positions in the NFL, it's hard to separate them in terms of overall value to their teams. Here's taking a shot at ranking the best, from 1-30.

Ranking the NFL's best tight ends

Who are the NFL's best 15 tight ends, looking forward to the 2023 season? It's still Travis Kelce well ahead of fellow familiar veterans and rising young stars. Here's a look at the players trying to catch up to him at one of the league's most versatile positions.

Early NFL picks, predictions for Week 1

Based on the early betting odds, here are Sporting News' NFL Week 1 picks straight up and against the spread for an exciting regular-season opening slate, including the Chiefs opening vs. the hyped Lions, Aaron Rodgers debuting for the Jets vs. the Bills and Jordan Love helming the Packers vs. the Bears.

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These were the most recognizable players who were released from NFL rosters on Tuesday's 53-man cutdown day for 2023.

Breaking down the best draft position in 2023 fantasy football drafts

Is there truly an advantage to drafting either first, last, or in the middle of a 12-team fantasy football snake draft? Here's how to win your league picking from any spot in the first round in 2023.

Why did the Cowboys trade for Trey Lance?

The Cowboys weren't the favorites to make a late preseason trade for 49ers quarterback Trey Lance, but they had some good reason to add him to their QB room.

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The Lions have big expectations to end their playoff drought after six seasons. Will Detroit be one of the best teams in the NFC and win its first division title in 30 years?

Should the 49ers trade Trey Lance?

Are the 49ers better off trading or keeping Trey Lance? Here's weighing the decisions San Francisco can make with its struggling third-year QB.

NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways & overreactions

There were some red-hot takeaways from the opening action of the 2023 NFL preseason. Here's making sense of Week 1, from starting quarterbacks new, young and old to a much-hyped defense going into the regular season.

Grading 2023 NFL rookie QB preseason debuts

How did first-rounder Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson do in their NFL preseason debuts? The Sporting News breaks down that trio and all the other rookies who saw their initial QB action over the weekend.

Breaking down Bryce Young's NFL debut

Young lived up to the Panthers' immediate expectations as a franchise QB. After just one game of NFL preseason action, here's why they can already feel great about the decision to aggressively trade up to draft him No. 1 overall.

Grading C.J. Stroud's NFL debut

How did Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud do in his NFL preseason debut? Here's breaking down the first action for the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 draft.

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With Week 1 of the 2023 NFL preseason schedule about to kick off, Sporting News once again checks in on how all 32 teams stack up against each other coming out of early training camp.

Bijan Robinson vs. Jahmyr Gibbs: Who's the better fantasy pick?

Rookies Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs are the highest-selected combination of running backs in the NFL draft since Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey in 2017, but who will be the better fantasy football draft value pick in 2023? Here's the breakdown.

Jonathan Taylor trade fits

Would the Colts seriously consider moving star running back Jonathan Taylor after his trade request, despite his importance to the team's offense? If Indianapolis officials do field real offers, these are the five teams that should be most interested.

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Seattle has a rich, proud sports history, led by the long-standing Mariners and Seahawks and redefined by new franchises such as the WNBA's Storm, MLS' Sounders and the NHL's Kraken. Here's breaking down the best individual athletic representation of team excellence in the Emerald City, with Hall of Fame credentials galore among the ultimate four.

Why RBs under franchise tags aren't underpaid

Here's why, in the short term, Barkley, Jacobs and Pollard aren't underpaid at their position.

The NFL's highest-paid running backs in 2023 salary, guaranteed money and total contract value

Who are the highest-paid running backs in the NFL? Here's breaking down the list by different parameters, with the 49ers' Christian McCaffrey setting the pace for active players.

'Quarterback' review: Patrick Mahomes not the only star of Peyton Manning doc series

"Quarterback," the latest documentary series from Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, is worth watching just for the Chiefs quarterback, but two lesser QBs often steal the show.

Best free agent fits for Dalvin Cook, Ezekiel Elliott & more

With his release from the Vikings, Dalvin Cook is the latest running back be thrown into the pool of big-name running backs still available as NFL free agents. Sporting News breaks down the ideal landing spots for him, Ezekiel Elliott and the rest.

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The NFL offseason was more fruitful in terms of personnel upgrades for some teams, less so for others. Here's a look at the best and worst of roster management in free agency and the draft before 2023 training camps.

Belmont Stakes horses 2023: Fast facts to know

Will National Treasure make it two consecutive Triple Crown victories at the Belmont Stakes? Here's what you need to know about the 2023 Preakness winner and eight other horses in the field, including a one-time Kentucky Derby favorite in the long race known as the "'test of the champion."

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Who are the best players in the NFL when it comes to picking one for each available jersey number, from 0-99?

Best NFL free agents still available at each position

Most of the NFL's best agents have found new or familiar homes before the heart of the 2023 offseason program, but there are still several notable veterans available on the open market who can help teams in different ways, including a recently released Cardinals wide receiver.

Preakness Stakes horses 2023: Fast facts to know

Sporting News breaks down the current and historical trends for the 2023 Preakness Stakes that you should consider when picking the best horses in the field running in the second leg of the 2023 Triple Crown season?

Jim Brown on Jim Brown, as told to TSN

What did Jim Brown say almost a quarter-century ago about being ranked No. 1 by The Sporting News in the book "Football's 100 Greatest Players?" The late Browns legend was humbled by the selection.

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With every regular-season NFL schedule, there are twists and turns that make it a wild ride from September through January. 2023 is no different,

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The NFL schedule isn't created equal for all 32 teams based on which opponents they're playing and when they're playing them. Here's breaking down the best and worst slates, topped by the Super Bowl 57 champions and two NFC contenders.

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Here's a look at all the teams the Titans will face on their 2023 NFL schedule as Tennessee is a team in major transition in the AFC South.

What to know about the Jaguars' 2023 schedule

Here is a look at the Jaguars' NFL schedule for 2023, following up on their AFC South division-winning breakout last season.

Best games on 2023 NFL schedule by team

What are the most compelling matchups for all 32 teams in the NFL based on their 2023 opponents? Here's ranking them all, starting with a Super Bowl rematch, twice.

Fast facts to know before you pick a 2023 Kentucky Derby winner

What are some current and historical trends that you should consider when considering the best horses in the field running in the first leg of the 2023 Triple Crown season? Here's a breakdown of what you need to know.

Ranking all 16 NFC QBs, from best to worst

With Tom Brady retiring and Aaron Rodgers being traded, the NFC quarterback landscape has changed again for 2023.

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The Sporting News' grades are in for the 2023 NFL Draft with all 259 picks in the books. Here are the best and worst classes, from the Steelers, Eagles and Colts as heads of the class to the Jets and Cardinals flunking out.

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With the results of the 2023 NFL Draft rounding out the offseason moves, The Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer offers up his third offseason ranking of all 32 teams.

Way-too-early 2024 NFL mock draft

In Sporting News' first way-too-early first-round mock for the 2024 NFL Draft, the quarterbacks are back on the marquee, led by USC's Caleb Williams and North Carolina's Drake Maye, but watch for Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison to threaten to go No. 1 overall, too.

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What are the biggest misconceptions about the 2023 NFL Draft results? Here were the worst overreactions, from questioning teams' good picks and praising other more questionable selections.

Complete grades & analysis for every 2023 NFL Draft pick in Rounds 1-3

The Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer handed out live grades for each pick during the first, second and third rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Which teams made some great value selections in the fourth through seventh rounds on Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft? Here were the potential sleeper stars based on talent and scheme fits.

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How did the Eagles and Lions fare with the trade of running back D'Andre Swift during Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft? The Sporting News breaks down the deal as both teams overhaul their backfields.

Mock draft 2023 for Rounds 2-3: Will Levis, Hendon Hooker land, Steelers nab Joey Porter Jr.

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, but plenty of good talent is available among the Day 2 prospects. Here's projecting how the second and third rounds might play out.

Get to know new Titans O-lineman Peter Skoronski

What kind of player are the Titans getting in Peter Skoronski, their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft? The Sporting News has a breakdown and a Q&A with Tennessee's new pass protector.

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The Sporting News' latest NFL mock draft for 2023 spans a complete seven rounds, covering all 259 picks from the projected No. 1 overall selection, C.J. Stroud to the Panthers, down to Mr. Irrelevant to the Texans.

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In The Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer's last three-round mock for the 2023 NFL Draft, there are few more shakeups in predicting how all the picks might play out for real, including a major slip for one of the top QBs.

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The Sporting News' list of the top 200 NFL prospects and rankings by position is updated to reflect the latest developments in the days before the 2023 draft.

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Now that the Jets have solved quarterback in the short term with a major upgrade from Aaron Rodgers, here's what they need to do in the 2023 NFL Draft to finish become true AFC title contenders.

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Aaron Rodgers' trade to the Jets is finally done following weeks of NFL offseason drama and on-again, off-again trade negotiations. The Sporting News hands out grades for both the Jets and Packers going into the 2023 NFL Draft.

NFL Draft prospects 2023: Ranking the top 10 quarterbacks

The 2023 QB class should have four first-round picks, including three for sure in the top-five overall selections, but there also are some intriguing developmental sleepers to consider through the seventh round.

NFL Draft prospects 2023: The top 10 tight ends

The 2023 tight end class is loaded with starting-caliber talent as teams across the league can find fine receiving and blocking help from the position, starting with Notre Dame's Michael Mayer and Utah's Dalton Kincaid early.

NFL Draft prospects 2023: The top 10 edge pass rushers

The 2023 class for edge pass rushers is loaded at the top, from Alabama's dominant all-around Will Anderson to Texas Tech's explosive Tyree Wilson. But there are also good values throughout the NFL Draft as a one of its deepest positions.

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Jalen Hurts became the highest-paid NFL quarterback and player overall in terms of annual salary with the five-year, $255 million deal he signed with Philadelphia, but that status likely won't last long with Joe Burrow needing an extension in Cincinnati.

NFL mock draft 2023 with trades: Ravens, Lions, Bills help shake up first round

When factoring six potential big trades into the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, none are bigger than the Ravens dealing Lamar Jackson for an extra first-rounder and the Lions giving up later picks for the upside of Anthony Richardson. Plus, the Bills can get aggressive to land the second running back off the board.

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Sporting News' list of the top 140 prospects and ranking the best players across positions is updated to reflect the latest developments from pro days a month before the 2023 draft.

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With the big pro day workouts done ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, Sporting News looks at the players who helped or hurt their stock the most less than one month ahead of the first round on April 27.

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Sporting News breaks down how Anthony Richardson performed at his on-campus workout for NFL scouts ahead of the 2023 draft as a follow-up to his dazzling Combine performance.

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With the bulk of NFL free agency moves made and the 2023 draft looming in a month, Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer offers up his second offseason ranking of all 32 teams.

Best NFL free agents still available at each position, from Ezekiel Elliott to Odell Beckham Jr.

Most of the NFL's best agents have found new or familiar homes during the first wave of NFL free agency in 2023, but there are still several notable veterans available on the open market who can help teams in different ways.

Latest: Will Levis to Lions, Jalen Carter falls to Eagles, Cowboys & Vikes pivot after free agency

Sporting News' latest mock draft for 2023 has been updated to consider how the key personnel gains and losses in NFL free agency impact all 31 picks in the first round, with the Lions and Raiders among those changing their positional targets early.

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With the big waves of NFL free agency in the books for 2023, here's a look at how all 32 teams fared in their personnel additions and player losses, from the best to the worst.

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Sporting News breaks down the best unrestricted free agents ahead of 2023 NFL free agency, with quarterback Lamar Jackson adding some extra unexpected juice (for now) to the open market.

Live grades, analysis of every NFL free agent signing and trade

The Sporting News grades every notable NFL free agent signing, trade and franchise tagging in the 2023 offseason, breaking down the players who were the best bangs for the bucks and others who were overvalued by their new or old teams.

Jets set with Aaron Rodgers; Raiders, Bears spend wisely; Bills & Dolphins duds

What NFL teams fared well in the open market with signings and trades? Which teams didn't do so well and either took big hits or didn't do enough to improve? Sporting News looks at the early best and worst of another wild NFL free agency in 2023.

Using KenPom to pick NCAA bracket upsets, Final Four

Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer uses KenPom rankings to predict the 2023 NCAA Tournament from the first round all the way through the national championship game.

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The Cowboys are set to part ways with running back Ezekiel Elliott after seven seasons in Dallas. The veteran power back has faded, but he still will have some key suitors in contenders' committees.

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While the Raiders move on from one-time Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller before turns 31 to save big money toward the 2023 NFL salary cap, the Giants reach for a fading, aging player coming off an injury-riddled season.

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Lamar Jackson is hoping to get a new long-term contract to his liking either from the Ravens or another team via a blockbuster trade. Here's looking at the most likely scenarios and what they mean for him:

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Indianapolis officials seem to be still interested in trading for and signing Baltimore franchise-tagged quarterback Lamar Jackson. Here's why it may end up being the ideal win-win situation for Jackson and a new team.

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Sporting News' latest mock draft for 2023 has been updated to explore the aftershocks of the No. 1 overall pick being traded from the Bears to the Panthers.

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NFL free agency is about to begin for 2023. Sporting News projects where the top available players will land, from likely trade candidates like Aaron Rodgers to top unrestricted free agents Jimmy Garoppolo, Miles Sanders and more.

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How did the Bears and Panthers both fare in their blockbuster trade ahead of the NFL free agency and the 2023 draft? Sporting News hands out the grades for GMs Ryan Poles and Scott Fitterer.

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Who are the best defensive players available as an unrestricted free agents and looking for new contracts in 2023? Sporting News breaks down a variety impact players across positions, from sure run-stoppers up front to intriguing cover men on the back end.

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Who are the best wide receivers available as an unrestricted free agents and looking for new contracts in 2023? Sporting News breaks down the group lacking a marquee name, save for the one trying to come back from knee injury (again) after not playing last season.

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Who are the running backs set to become unrestricted free agents and looking for new contracts in 2023? Sporting News breaks down plenty of well-rounded talent, including a nice prize at the top.

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Who are the best quarterbacks looking for new contracts in 2023? Sporting News breaks down the pool of veteran QB free agents, topped by the big Baltimore prize of Lamar Jackson.

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It's not often a recent NFL MVP quarterback becomes available. After the Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Lamar Jackson, here's a look at the possibility of all 31 other teams in the league trading for him.

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Sporting News' latest mock draft for 2023 has been updated to explore the biggest risers and fallers on the heels of the NFL Combine, from Anthony Richardson's skyrocketing stock to Jalen Carter's character concerns.

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Derek Carr has new home as a starting quarterback, reuniting with his former Raiders coach Dennis Allen in New Orleans. Here's what that means for the big and smaller names on the quarterback trade and free-agent market in the 2023 offseason.

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Did Anthony Richardson shake up the hierarchy of quarterbacks for the 2023 NFL Draft with his dazzling athletic performance? Does Bryce Young's short measurement mean anything? Here's what Sporting News learned from the results of the NFL Combine across positions, starting at QB.

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Sporting News' list of the top 125 prospects and best players across positions is updated to reflect the latest developments before the NFL Combine, kicking off the 2023 NFL Draft season.

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Sporting News' 12th mock of the 2023 NFL Draft covers picks No. 1 through No. 32 overall, plus the entire second round, No. 33 through No. 64.

Grading the quarterbacks who worked out at the NFL Combine

Which QBs fared well and which ones struggled in their pre-2023 NFL Draft workouts at the combine? TSN ranks them all, including top prospects from Ohio State, Florida and Kentucky.

Where will Michael Mayer land in 2023 NFL Draft?

Michael Mayer is one of the best first-round tight end prospects the NFL draft has ever seen. Here's projecting at where the former Fighting Irish superstar may be selected in the first round.

Is it time to end the NFL Combine as we know it?

The NFL Scouting Combine used to be a necessary, ultimate centralized showcase of the best pro prospects ahead for an upcoming draft, but here's why that's not necessarily the case anymore with the event gaining more vocal opposition.

Breaking down Bears' draft dilemma: Trade No. 1 pick ... or Justin Fields?

The Bears are sitting on a gold mine with the top overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Here's breaking down which is the better trade for Chicago, moving the selection or dealing young QB Justin Fields and taking Bryce Young at No. 1.

Ranking the 40 best quotes from all six 'Rocky' movies

Turn back the clock as The Sporting News looks into some of the top lines from the Rocky franchise.

Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson among 8 players most likely to be traded in 2023 offseason

There should be another slew of marquee NFL trades going down this offseason , with quarterback Aaron Rodgers looking like he's played in last down in Green Bay and Lamar Jackson still being a possibility to leave Baltimore.

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Sporting News' 11th first-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft covers picks No. 1 through No. 32.

Raiders' six best QB options in 2023

Derek Carr is no longer the Raiders' top quarterback after being released following his nine consecutive seasons starting for them. Here's looking at where Las Vegas should look most for a replacement under Josh McDaniels.

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The Chiefs have been to the Super Bowl three times in the past four years with Patrick Mahomes as their quarterback under Andy Reid. Here's looking at whether Kansas City keep this up and dominate the NFL like New England just did.

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Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer offers up his first ranking of all the NFL's teams for the 2023 season on the heels of Super Bowl 57.

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The Chiefs' 38-35 victory over the Eagles' was stamped with a lot of big plays, especially from Patrick Mahomes and the offense. Here's a breakdown of the seven key moments that helped Kansas City outscore Jalen Hurts and Philadelphia.

How Patrick Mahomes bested Tom Brady, Joe Montana, other greats with Super Bowl MVP effort

Patrick Mahomes became the sixth quarterback in NFL history to win multiple Super Bowl MVP awards with his game in Super Bowl 57, but he also joined an even more exclusive club.

Brian Dawkins explains why Philadelphia sports and Eagles fans are so intense

When The Sporting News did its Mount Rushmore project for the best "Big Four" athletes in Philadelphia, Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins was the top candidate.

With Super Bowl back in Arizona, Malcolm Butler revisits game-winning INT for Pats vs. Seahawks

What does Malcolm Butler think of the interception that ensured his team would beat the Seahawks in Super Bowl 49? Back in Arizona eight years later, Butler takes The Sporting News through the moment.

Shannon Sharpe on Travis Kelce vs. Rob Gronkowski GOAT tight end debate

Shannon Sharpe, the only tight end in the Pro Football Hall of Fame to win Super Bowls with two teams, breaks down who has the better case for greatest of all time.

Matthew Berry Q&A: 'Fantasy Life,' Influential partnership, Super Bowl betting advice

Matthew Berry, fantasy football's most popular analyst, shares the early success story of his new "Fantasy Life" — now in partnership with the world's largest influencer marketing company — while also raising his national TV profile with NBC after leaving ESPN.

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Patrick Mahomes is the NFL MVP for a second time in his career. Just like all recent leaders of top offenses vs. strong defenses, that's not a good sign for the Chiefs winning Super Bowl 57.

Is Travis Kelce the best tight end of all time?

Travis Kelce's career with the Chiefs keep pushing him closer to the status of top tight end in NFL history. Here's how the future Hall of Famer stacks up against the two of the best to ever play the position.

How Chiefs built Super Bowl 57 roster for Patrick Mahomes

The Chiefs are playing in their third Super Bowl in four years. Here's how they quickly got back to the big game with a new-look roster tailored around Patrick Mahomes.

History of Super Bowls in Arizona, from David Tyree's 'Helmet Catch' to Malcolm Butler's INT

The first Super Bowl in Arizona was played in January 1996. The fourth is being played in February 2023. SN looks back at the memorable moments in the past three games, including the thrill of victory and agony of defeat for Tom Brady.

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Here is Sporting News' comprehensive breakdown of Super Bowl 57 between the Eagles and Chiefs, including our expert prediction for the 2023 game.

Updated 100-player big board for 2023 NFL Draft

Breaking down the 100 best college prospects available to make the jump to the NFL next year.

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Super Bowl 57 is a much-anticipated matchup between Jalen Hurts' Eagles and Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs, but these are a few of the overblown storylines one will hear about leading up to the big game.

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The Buccaneers now know for sure Tom Brady isn't in their quarterback plans in 2023. Here's a look at their best options to move on from the GOAT.

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A total of 17 teams are represented on SN's NFL All-Pro Team for 2022, which is voted upon by the league's head coaches over the last few weeks of the regular season.

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NFL players, coaches and executives voted to determine Sporting News' 2022 awards and the results found the 49ers and Bills both being deservedly recognized twice.

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Justin Jefferson is the first wide receiver since Antonio Brown to win Sporting News Offensive Player of the Year, something accomplished only by Brown and Jerry Rice (and never Randy Moss).

Give Broncos high marks for Sean Payton hire

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Sporting News' 10th first-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft covers picks No. 1 through No. 30 with two more teams eliminated in the conference championship games ahead of Super Bowl 57.

How Chiefs' defense finally solved Joe Burrow in AFC title game win over Bengals

The Chiefs needed a big performance by their defense to help Patrick Mahomes get to another Super Bowl. Here's breaking down how they solved Mahomes' Bengals counterpart.

Give Kyle Shanahan, 49ers a pass for offense shutting down vs. Eagles

Kyle Shanahan's 49ers offense finally succumbed to bad quarterback injury luck in the NFC championship game in Philadelphia. San Francisco was placed in the worst possible no-win situation.

The Joe Burrow-Tom Brady comparison, explained

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow hasn't taken long into his budding career as a great NFL quarterback to draw comparisons to Tom Brady. Here's why he reminds so many of the greatest QB of all time.

Joe Burrow contract projection

Joe Burrow is due up for a contract extension from the Bengals beyond his rookie deal. Here's looking at the potential lucrative parameters, including average annual salary and total guaranteed money.

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Brock Purdy has a perfect record through seven starts in his NFL career after one strong victories relief effort, Here's looking at how his surprising, amazing run compares to other top rookie quarterbacks.

Ranking the Super Bowl 57 matchup combinations, from best to worst

With San Francisco, Kansas City, Philadelphia and Cincinnati all playing in the NFL, conference championship games, Sporting News ranks the four Super Bowl 57 matchups based on the most compelling factors.

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Sporting News' ninth first-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft covers picks No. 1 through No. 28 with four more teams eliminated in the divisional round round of the playoffs.

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How do the four remaining teams in the 2023 NFL playoffs stack up against each other ahead of conference championship weekend? Here's explore the current Super Bowl odds of Kansas City, San Francisco, Philadelphia and Cincinnati.

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Here's a complete breakdown of Bengals vs. Chiefs in the 2023 AFC championship game, including our expert's pick to reach Super Bowl 57.

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Here's a complete breakdown of 49ers vs. Eagles in the 2023 NFC championship game, including our expert's pick to reach Super Bowl 57.

The best of Brock Purdy? Rookie shows maturity in leading Niners to NFC title game

Brock Purdy had his worst stats as an NFL starting QB in Sunday's 19-12 divisional playoff win over the Cowboys, but here's why they translated into the best performance of his rookie season.

Why Bills were dominated by Bengals in AFC divisional playoffs

Buffalo was no match for Cincinnati in the teams' AFC divisional playoff matchup, despite the host being a solid favorite. Here's all what wrong for the Bills in their 27-10 loss.

Divisional round picks against the spread: Chiefs crush Jaguars to kick off weekend

In our picks and predictions against the spread for divisional weekend of the 2023 NFL playoffs, the 49ers edge the Cowboys in a matchup of hot NFC teams, while the Bengals and Chiefs set up an AFC championship game rematch in Kansas City.

No. 1 vs. No. 1 in Super Bowl? Eagles, Chiefs in position to add to short list

The No. 1 seeds in the AFC and NFC both came up with strong home divisional playoff wins coming off their byes. They stayed on track for a rare Super Bowl occurrence.

Patrick Mahomes' injury doesn't hurt Chiefs in their quest to get back to the Super Bowl

Why Patrick Mahomes' injury doesn't harm the Chiefs' prospects of reacing the big game.

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With six teams eliminated from Super Bowl 57 contention during the wild-card round of the 2022-2023 NFL playoffs, here's looking at the best of the rest, including the Chiefs, Eagles and the six teams that just advanced.

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Tom Brady is the established GOAT and Aaron Rodgers is the outgoing MVP, but the 2022 season confirmed that the top three QBs in the NFL how reside in the AFC. Here's breaking down whether Patrick Mahomes still should be considered better than fellow divisional playoff passers Josh Allen and Joe Burrow.

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The 2023 NFL offseason could be another busy one for veteran quarterbacks on the move. Here's breaking down the best of who will be on the market, including the GOAT and a recent MVP.

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Sporting News' eighth first-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft covers picks No. 1 through No. 24 with six more teams eliminated in the wild-card round of the playoffs.

Five reasons for Buccaneers' playoff fail vs. Cowboys

If the Buccaneers' 31-14 Monday night home NFC wild-card playoff loss to the Cowboys was Tom Brady's final game with Tampa Bay, it will be remembered for his shaky all-around performance.

Breaking down Ravens' pros, cons of giving Lamar Jackson a new contract

Lamar Jackson wasn't available for the Ravens' final six games of the 2022 season, through Sunday night's 24-17 AFC wild-card playoff loss at the Bengals. Did that make the miss the one-time MVP more, or want to move on from him? Here's exploring Baltimore's massive offseason question.

Where will Tom Brady play in 2023?

Where would Tom Brady play in the NFL after the 2022 playoffs? Here's breaking down the most favorable options as a soon-to-be 46-year-old QB.

Vikings don't let Justin Jefferson save the day, pay the price with early exit

Why was No. 3 seed Minnesota beaten at home in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs? It came down to the team not getting its best player involved enough.

How the Chargers blew a 27-0 lead and lost to the Jaguars

The Chargers suffered more postseason heartbreak in Saturday night's 31-30 wild-card loss at Jacksonville. Here's how LA facilitated the third-biggest comeback in NFL playoff history.

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In the previous 56 Super Bowls, no team with a rookie quarterback has lifted the Lombardi Trophy, but here's looking at why the 49ers seventh-rounder is an unlikely favorite to become the first.

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Sporting News' seventh first-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft covers picks No. 1 through No. 18 for every team that missed out on the playoffs.

Revisiting the 2020 NFL Draft's playoff-bound QB class

The 2022-2023 NFL playoffs is well represented by quarterbacks taken in the 2020 draft, with the Bengals, Dolphins, Chargers and Eagles all taking the right passers for then and now.

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In our picks and predictions against the spread for wild-card weekend of the 2023 NFL playoffs, the Buccaneers upset the Cowboys like they did in Week 1 while the 49ers rock the Seahawks for a third time.

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Here are Sporting News' power rankings for the entire NFL playoff bracket 1-14, from the team with the best chances to win the Super Bowl to the longest odds of lifting the Lombardi Trophy in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 12.

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In Sporting News' NFL picks against the spread for Week 18, the Packers and Steelers get the wins they need to sneak into the playoffs while the Eagles and Jaguars earn their division titles and the Dolphins stumble one more time.

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Sean McVay will turn only 37 later in January and is coming off his first losing NFL season in six years with the Rams, but the timing is still right for him to step down.

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The Packers went from having three consecutive 13-win NFC North title seasons with Aaron Rodgers and Matt LaFleur to 8-9 and out of the playoffs. Here's breaking down the sudden breakdown in Green Bay.

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With the Cardinals losing seven consecutive games to finish 4-13 in disappointing post-playoff season, they made the decision to fire Killf Kingsbury. Here's looking at the best candidates to be next coach in Arizona, led by the biggest rumored name.

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Who are the 70 best college prospects available to make the jump to the NFL next year? Here's breaking down the top of the 2023 class that features Alabama teammates Will Anderson and Bryce Young and Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud.

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Should Sean Payton decide to return to NFL coaching in 2023, which would be the ideal situation for him? Here's breaking down where he could best re-create his Saints success.

Jim Harbaugh's best NFL fits

Should Jim Harbaugh decide to leave Michigan for another NFL coaching job in 20223, which would be the ideal situation for him? Here's breaking down where he could best re-create his 49ers success.

Final NFL standings, playoff picture after Week 18

Here's a look at the final playoff picture after the Week 18 finale of the 2022 NFL season, including all the current postseason seed positions.

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For the second consecutive NFL offseason, the Texans have fired a coach after only one season. This time it's Lovie Smith, who went 3-13-1 replacing David Culley. Here's a look at Houston's best potential replacements.