The 2019 NFL regular season will feature 13 games played on Thursday night, beginning from Week 2 when the Carolina Panthers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an all-NFC South affair. Week 3 sees an AFC South rivalry take center stage, as the Jacksonville Jaguars welcome the Tennessee Titans, while the Philadelphia Eagles travel to Wisconsin to play the Green Bay Packers a week later. The Los Angeles Rams travel to Seattle to play the Seahawks hoping to make it four consecutive wins against their NFC West rivals in Week 5, while the New England Patriots host the New York Giants a week later....

That’s wrong, actually. It was more that Mitchell, a safety for the Steelers, felt the absence of something — something, in this case, being Murray’s control of his body. MORE: Notable NFL players out for season | Best of Week 9 | Week 10 opening lines “To be honest with you, I kind of felt him go limp in my arms, so I didn’t really know what was happening. I just knew I wanted to get off of their sideline and didn’t want to get any type of penalties or anything crazy,” Mitchell said....

We thought about other high-floor stacks and jamming Le’Veon Bell off the rebound, as the Vikes-Steelers presents some interesting paths to lineup construction, as well. Alas, only one lineup can rule them all when it comes to this column. Is that a Lord of the Rings reference? I don’t remember. And I refuse to remember how I budgeted for DJ last week. Anyways, Take II! WEEK 2 RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker...

Here we break down their five core draft questions and provide our best answers. NFL Draft 2017: Mock Draft | Big Board 1. How much do the Bills need to think receiver first? Although it might appear like something Buffalo can put on the backburner, the Bills really need someone who can be difference-maker for Tyrod Taylor other than the oft-injured Sammy Watkins. With the No. 10 overall selection, the value is there, with the one exception being speedster John Ross....

Bringing up the rear in picks this year are the Seattle Seahawks with just three selections. The Jets own Seattle’s first and third rounders this year after the Jamal Adams trade sent the safety west. MORE NFL DRAFT: Complete 7-round mock | Top 100 big board The Philadelphia Eagles lead the league in picks this draft with 11. The Eagles were one of a few teams to make waves this draft cycle, opting to trade down from their No....

Where the quarterbacks land on draft day is still to be determined, but how teams view these passers is becoming clearer as the process continues. Could the Cleveland Browns have a split in the decision making when it comes to which passer they want? How do teams view AJ McCarron? What will the Jacksonville Jaguars do at No. 3 overall? And which two defensive linemen are highly viewed by NFL teams?...

But this week’s NFL Draft spotlight focuses on a Western Michigan team that should be valued higher, much higher, now rather than when we look back years from now. Plus, a Pac-12 player had the best game I’ve seen all year from a cornerback, and that’s not counting the three touchdowns he scored. We’ll also look at quarterback efficiency, as well as a five-touchdown receiver. Davis, Terrell, Western Michigan deserve more credit Western Michigan trounced Toledo in its final regular season game, solidifying a 12-0 record en route to a MAC Championship game against Ohio in which it should be favored by two touchdowns....

WIDE RECEIVERS (rankings) Studs: DeSean Jackson vs. TB (Pinkerton); Alshon Jeffery vs. MIN (Williams); A.J. Green at NO (Lutovsky) Sleepers: Davante Adams vs. PHI (Pinkerton); Jordan Matthews at GB (Williams); Cordarrelle Patterson at CHI (Lutovsky) Stumblers: Larry Fitzgerald vs. DET (Pinkerton); Michael Floyd vs. DET (Williams); Marques Colston vs. CIN (Lutovsky) MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL: The ‘Most Hated’ list | Week 11 Waiver Wire | Try DraftKings RUNNING BACKS (rankings)...

“How many points do you think (Kevin) Zeitler and (Ronald) Leary score over the next five years?” he texted me. Barring an end-zone fumble recovery, the likelihood is zero. I’d list the odds of the team that signed Leary reaching Super Bowl 52 as being only slightly better with its current quarterback situation. That’s why the Denver Broncos must acquire Tony Romo. NFL free agency tracker: Signings, deals, analysis of key moves Broncos football poobah John Elway shouldn’t mess around....

The scope here is narrowed to players who have been waived or released by Feb. 28, so many high-profile players set to become free agents are not included. Below are their best paths to fantasy football relevance in 2015. FANTASY FOOTBALL: Best rookie landing spots for QB | RB | WR | TE Reggie Bush to New Orleans Saints The Saints have some serious cap issues, but veteran running backs aren’t too costly these days and Bush still provides a unique weapon....

File Glennon as the latest unlikely young veteran poster boy of the league’s most quarterback-needy teams. At 6-6, 225, he isn’t as big or tall as Osweiler, but he might be a bigger bust for whoever signs him, even at a little less the price. Glennon was the Buccaneers’ backup to Jameis Winston last season. You’ll recall that before Winston’s first overall selection in the 2015 draft, Glennon struggled to stay on the field ahead of Josh McCown....

Taylor reportedly turned himself in after Pembroke Pines police told him there was a warrant out for his arrest, and was released after being booked into Broward County jail and posting $500 bail Thursday. The New York Giants legend pleaded guilty in New York in 2011 to misdemeanor charges of sexual misconduct and soliciting a prostitute, who he maintained he thought was of the age of consent, but was actually 16....

Two of the names in the discussion have taken home the coveted trophy before: Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. But a huge start to the season by Cardinals QB Kyler Murray has made him the early favorite to win the award. According to VegasInsider, Murray is sitting at +550 odds to win, with Mahomes not far behind at +600 and Brady sitting in third at +700. And it’s not the only site listing Murray as the favorite....

MORE: Get the latest NFL odds & betting advice at Sportsbook Review All the essentials are in one place, from updated odds and spreads, our experts’ picks (straight up and against the spread), and a game-by-game guide to trends and injury reports every bettor should know before placing their wager. There are tips for making your survivor and pick ’em pool picks this week. And if daily games are more your speed, you’ll find advice on building the ideal lineups for the most popular games on DraftKings, FanDuel and Yahoo....

With another full slate of 16 games, everything will get more challenging with Sporting News’ NFL picks and predictions against the spread for Week 15. This week also adds Saturday action into the mix to replace college football. Here’s breaking down all the matchups available with another detailed fearless forecast: (Odds courtesy of Sports Interaction) NFL POWER RANKINGS: Cowboys, Vikings, Giants get exposed; 49ers, Chargers, Lions make playoff noise for Week 15...

That’s the big question knowing that 10 home teams are underdogs, starting with the defending Super Bowl champion in the Thursday Night Football opener. The Bills, a popular pick to win Super Bowl LVII, are slight favorites against the Rams in what should be a thrilling quarterback duel between Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford. Which home underdogs are interesting? The Vikings could be a trendy pick against the Packers in a battle of NFC North teams....

Saquon Barkley is a factor again, and New York has pulled out two close victories in the first two weeks. Now, the Giants get the Monday Night Football spotlight against the rival Dallas Cowboys, who pulled off their own upset against Cincinnati in Week 2 with backup quarterback Cooper Rush. These teams are always in primetime – even when they’re bad – but this one is worth watching. San Francisco’s Jimmy Garoppolo is back after the devastating season-ending injury to Trey Lance....

Four-and-a-half months, 20.5 sacks, 41 quarterback hits, 25 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles later, we’re starting to wonder whether Donald even needs practice reps in the regular season, let alone camp. Donald, 27, is the Sporting News Defensive Player of the Year for 2018 based on a vote of his NFL peers that was not close. No defensive tackle in NFL history has recorded more sacks than Donald’s 20....

“As part of the collaboration between the NFL and players, players will represent hundreds of charitable organizations that focus on causes from youth wellness to sex trafficking prevention and support for single parents,” the NFL wrote on its website. Earlier this week, players from nearly every different team showcased their custom cleats before this Sunday’s games in the third consecutive “Unboxing day.” The NFL described this day as “a league-wide unveiling of the players’ custom cleats....