The junior cornerback is a virtual lock to be a first-round draft pick if he leaves college for the NFL after this season, and he is projected to be a top-10 pick in several way-too-early mock drafts. But Fitzpatrick’s NFL draft ceiling might be higher than just a top-10 pick. MORE: SN’s latest mock draft One NFL general manager told Sporting News he thinks Fitzpatrick might be the most under-valued prospect for the 2018 NFL Draft, and the GM would consider drafting the Bama product within the first three picks....

The “think tank,” funded by an educational grant from the NFL, was held Sunday and Monday at league headquarters in New York. Dozens of scientific and medical personnel, representing contact sports such as football and rugby to noncontact competitions such as equestrian, took part. Dr. Rich Ellenbogen, chairman of the NFL’s head, neck and spine committee, says the various sports organizations “need to look at all variations of what is being done around the world....

Julian Edelman and T.J. Yeldon won’t make an appearance this week, but Matt Forte and AJ McCarron are expected to play in their respective regular season finales. Meanwhile, Peyton Manning will be active in Sunday’s matchup against the Dolphins, though that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll play. MORE: Week 17 betting lines | Report: Browns expected to fire Mike Pettine after Sunday Here are the five most impactful injuries heading into Week 17:...

The league released a statement on the situation early Sunday afternoon. “Tonight’s Steelers-Chiefs Divisional Playoff game on NBC will move forward as announced at 8:20 p.m.,” the statement read. “We feel comfortable, after consulting with state and local authorities and both teams, that we can proceed tonight without resulting in any negative impact on public safety resources. “We will continue to monitor the weather and urge anyone traveling to the game to use appropriate caution and heed any warnings from local authorities....

Vikings running back Dalvin Cook might not have said the above words verbatim, but he reportedly saved over $1 million by waiting a season to take advantage of the changes in the NFL’s jersey number rules to switch to No. 4 for the 2022 season. To add context to Cook’s cost-saving move, NFL rules mandated him to buy out the existing inventory of retail-ready No. 33 jerseys if he were to change his number during the 2021 season....

As is always the case, fan bases from 31 teams will direct their attention to the upcoming draft, impending free agency and several other notable events while the Super Bowl champs bask in their glory. Luckily for you, we have mapped out the offseason’s key dates and events all in one place so you don’t have to go digging. NFL MOCK DRAFT 2020:Patriots, Raiders, Cowboys, Giants go defense; Bucs, Chargers get in on QB...

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Picks that are being underrated by the public can yield weekly gains that make the difference between winning and losing a season-long NFL pool, while smart upset picks can drive success in weekly pools. TeamRankings is the only site that provides customized picks that maximize your edge in NFL pick ’em pools. Check out TeamRankings’ Football Pick ’em Picks, NFL Survivor Picks, and NFL Betting Picks. For a limited time, you can also get a free three-day trial of all their premium football picks....

MORE: Get the latest NFL Week 14 odds, lines & more here After a better fearless forecast for Week 13, here’s to building on needed positive momentum as we go deeper into prognostications. As we say good-bye to byes, here’s breaking down the first of four closing full slates of games: NFL picks against the spread for Week 14 Game of Midweek: Patriots at Rams (-6, 44. 5 o/u) The Patriots are at their best when they can win games with the running of Cam Newton and their deep backfield, buoyed by complementary defense....

All 32 teams are in action, and a pair of Saturday games are very interesting. The Raiders meet the Browns in a matchup of teams fighting to get off the AFC playoff fringe, and the Patriots meet the Colts in a classic rivalry in prime time. Those come after what should be a thrilling Thursday night matchup between AFC West rivals Kansas City and Los Angeles. The Packers and Ravens also meet on Sunday, but Aaron Rodgers (toe) and Lamar Jackson (ankle) are both nursing injuries....

Once again, the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks lead the NFL playoffs as the best team in the NFC. There are lot of changes from 2013, however, with only six other teams returning to challenge Seattle. Here’s how everything settled after a wild final Sunday of action in Week 17: MORE: NFL playoff schedule | New TV line-up | Opening lines NFC (who’s in) No. 1 seed: Seahawks (12-4). They became NFC West champions and locked down the conference’s pole position for the second straight postseason with a resounding 20-6 comeback win over St....

With Sunday’s results, the Packers, 49ers, Seahawks officially joined the South Division champion Saints as four of the conference’s six playoff teams. The fifth spot (and the No. 4 seed) belongs to the winner of the NFC East, either the Cowboys or the Eagles. NFL PLAYOFF PICTURE: Updated AFC, NFC standings for Week 15 That leaves the Vikings still vying for the sixth and final spot. They can get it through one of two ways: a wild-card berth or an NFC North title....

Late into the 2021 season, we have our first division winner: The Packers locked up the NFC North with a win over the Ravens in Week 15, their third consecutive division crown and their 12th since 2000. While the Buccaneers had a chance to join the Packers as division champs (NFC South), the Saints had other plans: New Orleans shut out their division rival on Sunday night. While the NFC West and NFC East are still in limbo, the AFC is a bit worse: There are six teams at or within two games of ....

Based on the standings and taking into account tiebreakers, here are how things are looking in the AFC and NFC going into the Sunday and Monday games: WEEK 11 NFL PICKS:Against the spread | Straight up NFL playoff picture AFC No. 1 seed — Steelers (8-2) : First place, AFC North. Pittsburgh rebounded from a Week 10 escape at Indianapolis to throttle Tennessee on Thursday night to open Week 11....

Here is a look at our updated NFL power rankings going into Week 11. MORE: Updated NFL playoff picture NFL power rankings New Orleans Saints 8-1 (last week: 1) The Saints ran and passed at will in Cincinnati, and they also made big plays on defense. They keep finding ways to pile on to what they already do well. Kansas City Chiefs 9-1 (last week: 3) The Chiefs proved they can win a gritty game when Patrick Mahomes and Kareem Hunt are not automatic....

As for many other contenders, it was a rough week, causing some major reshuffling in the rest of the top 10 of our weekly power rankings. Here’s a look at our updated NFL power rankings going into Week 7. NFL power rankings Los Angeles Rams 6-0 (last week: 1) Todd Gurley is literally running his way to an MVP season, showing he can carry the team even when the passing game and defense are off....

The most significant injury was to Packers receiver Jordy Nelson, who left the game on Green Bay’s first series with a reported ACL injury. Pittsburgh later lost Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey, whose left ankle was rolled onto during a running play. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said after the game that Pouncey will likely require surgery to repair a broken bone. MORE: Packers, Seahawks lead SN preseason power rankings | Injury tracker...

The action was started in Buffalo, where new Steelers quarterback Michael Vick along with Bills passers EJ Manuel and Tyrod Taylor all played exceptionally well in the Bills’ 43-19 win. PHOTOS: Must-see Week 3 preseason images | MORE: Injuries plague Packers Manuel completed 7 of 8 pass attempts for 170 yards and two touchdowns, while Taylor completed 12 of 13 passes for 122 yards and scored on a 20 yard touchdown run....

Now that Cleveland has been given four night games, we’re going to find out if it is truly ready for prime time. Each of those games will build toward the moment of truth on Dec. 1, a matchup that could signify a changing of the guard — or an end to the hype. There’s good reason to be curious about Cleveland, mostly because it doesn’t have much prime-time experience since returning to the NFL in 1999....

Below, we’ll break down the 2022 byes and let you know which are the worst for each position. From there, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of three common “strategies” for dealing with bye weeks before offering up our advice. DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Ultimate 2022 fantasy cheat sheet NFL Schedule 2022: Bye Weeks Week 6: Lions, Texans, Titans, Raiders Week 7: Bills, Eagles, Vikings, Rams Week 8: Chiefs, Chargers...