But for now, based on what we know, here’s a mock draft projecting the first-round picks for each NFL team. MORE: Optimum Scouting’s latest mock draft | NFL prospect rankings NFL Mock Draft 2017 1. Browns: Myles Garrett, DE/OLB, Texas A&M Cleveland needs plenty beyond a quarterback, a position it can acquire several other ways, including a later draft pick. So why not take the best all-around prospect in the class, a player who can emerge soon as one of the league’s dominant pass rushers?...

Following the 76ers’ 115-109 win over the Lakers on Wednesday night, Dales was critical of Lonzo Ball’s two-point performance. MORE: Joel Embiid trolls Lonzo after win vs. Lakers Several internet trolls responded to the tweet, including this person: Dales responded with an epic burn. Ouch. UPDATE: Charbe is not backing off, even though the internet has handed him infinite Ls. He scolded Dales on Thursday for some of her responses in the exchange....

NFL Network spokesman Alex Riethmiller confirmed the punishment to SN Wednesday. MORE: Week 9 NFL picks The 57-year old Baldinger made the controversial remark to Philadelphia area radio station 97.5 The Fanatic before the Cowboys’ 29-23 win over the Eagles Sunday night. Said Baldinger about the rookie Cowboys running back: “This is the guy that that we’ve got to hurt. This is the guy that we’ve got to take out of the game....

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....

This NFL offseason could mirror a baseball or basketball season that sees a record number of stars moving from one team to another. As many teams look to fill their quarterback spots—both as starters and on the depth chart—there looks to be a full buffet to choose from between big-name NFL stars who are free agents and a slew of solid college quarterbacks entering the 2020 NFL Draft. Here are the top 10 NFL quarterbacks who are now free agents (in alphabetical order):...

There are only two weeks left in the regular season, or 32 more matchups to prognosticate. With coaches and players fighting to keep jobs for 2020, and with plenty of playoff implications left for 2019, projecting the remaining games is a welcome-but-difficult challenge. Without further ado, here’s our latest fearless forecast for upcoming NFL results. All odds are courtesy of SportsInsider.com. MORE: Get the latest NFL odds & betting trends from Sports Insider...

The NFL player responded to a tweet from ProFootballTalk saying what it would take for him to get the shot. ProFootballTalk’s original tweet linked an article from their website proposing the NFL and its player association halt marijuana testing for players who agree to get vaccinated. “I’ll get vaccinated and be an advocate for it if Pfizer puts a percentage of its earnings from the vaccine in my wife’s name,” Beasley tweeted....

The deal between the two entities gives Bose rights that will entitle it to prevent players and coaches from wearing any other manufacturer’s headphones during televised interviews. It is said to be effective immediately so consequently gone are the days of Kaepernick and Cam Newton warming up while sporting a pair of Beats on the field. MORE: Five facts about Kyle Orton | Morris Claiborne is done | Russell Wilson was a bullly...

The Ravens, for example, clinched a playoff berth last week and won the AFC North title with their victory over the Jets on Thursday, but they had more clinching scenarios in front of them Sunday, when they had opportunities to clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs based on other results. The Patriots, Bills, 49ers and Seahawks failed to clinch playoff berths last week despite the scenarios that were in play, but all four had chances again in Week 15....

Although it’s evident that some teams are already “in,” there are plenty of cards that still need some punching, wild or otherwise. All three undefeated teams are in great positions, but that also leaves a lot of mediocre teams fighting for theirs. Here’s how the playoff picture looks going into Week 10: MORE: Week 10 picks against the spread | Picks straight up | Betting lines, odds AFC Who would be in...

The postseason field has expanded by one team each in the AFC and the NFC to a total of 14 has made the late-season results more interesting. Based on the current standings, here’s an updated look at what each conference tournament would look like if the playoffs started now: WEEK 16: Sporting News’ latest NFL power rankings NFL standings for Week 15 AFC playoff picture Who would be in?...

Here is an updated look at what each conference field would look like now, what teams are still in contention and what teams should already be thinking about the offseason. MORE: NFL playoff clinching scenarios in Week 13 NFL standings for Week 13 AFC playoff picture Who would be in? Ravens, first place, AFC North (10-2) — The Ravens are playing like the best team in the NFL. They jumped the Patriots for the top seed with their win over the 49ers coupled with that team losing at the Texans, thanks to a convincing head-to-head tiebreaker....

The Rams are big 4/7 favorites to beat the 49ers this Sunday and book their place in the 2022 Super Bowl at the SoFi Stadium in California. Despite the odds not being in their favor, the 49ers appear to have a psychological advantage over the Rams having beaten them twice already this season. In fact, the 49ers, under the guidance of head coach Kyle Shanahan, have won their last SIX encounters with the Rams....

Three of this year’s semifinalists are the same as last year, as the Eagles replace the Super Bowl 56 champion Rams. Either conference bracket has had little deviation from the chalk as it is No. 1 vs. No. 3 in the AFC and No. 1 vs. No. 2 in the NFC. That also means any of the teams playing on championship weekend have a fair shot at winning Super Bowl 57, given their recent big-game experience....

When all that happens, it tends to shake up the power rankings from top to bottom. That’s the case going into Week 14 as we take an updated look at how every team stacks up against each other with only one month left in the 2019 NFL regular season. MORE: NFL playoff picture | Updated draft order Starting with the new No. 1 down through No. 32, here’s looking at the best, mediocre and worst of the league going into Week 14....

The Chiefs and Raiders are picking up where they left off with impressive offensive-minded victories. But how about those Broncos, who have suddenly got their passing, rushing and scoring groove back, as well? Denver has the best defense of the trio, while Oakland has the best offense. Kansas City has the best all-around team so far. WEEK 3: Picks straight up | Against spread Here’s how they stack up in relation to each other....

Although the No. 1 Eagles are safe for now with no losses yet, there is plenty of change behind them. The Chiefs are the clear new team to beat in the AFC. Dormant NFC powerhouses such as the 49ers and Buccaneers are starting to flex. There’s even a lot of shuffling between the many three-win teams. Putting all that together, here’s how all 32 teams stack up against each other with two months left in the 2022 NFL season:...

There are no more undefeated teams after the Chiefs fell to the Steelers, but they still are the team that defeated the league’s only other one-loss team, the Eagles. Kansas City and Philadelphia are the easy choices for the top, but behind them, the three powerhouses of preseason predictions — New England, Pittsburgh and Seattle — are making their moves. MORE: NFL playoff picture | Week 7 schedule NFL Power Rankings: Week 7 1....

While KC won’t be able to truly celebrate and defend its title in front of its fans come 2020, it might not be long — at least not 50 years — until the Chiefs have chance to celebrate. After all, the team is still stacked, Patrick Mahomes is still young (and very, very wealthy) and the Kingdom is as strong as ever. With Andy Reid returning for another season and the Chiefs’ roster largely intact, it’s hard to see where exactly Kansas City might have taken a step back in 2020....

The 22-year-old has had a stand out rookie season which has see him named First-Team All-Pro member, the first rookie cornerback to do this since San Francisco 49ers’ Ronnie Lott did so in 1981. With the Jets not making it to the playoff, Gardner has shared with fans what he plans to do now that he is in the postseason. He has revealed that he will be heading back to the University of Cincinnati so that he can complete his degree, with plans of graduating in the summer....