Houston and Tennessee each have odds of more than 10-1 to win the AFC and advance to the Super Bowl, but those teams both have reason to believe they can win this weekend. MORE: Get the latest NFL odds & betting trends from Sports Insider Baltimore Ravens (-10) vs. Tennessee Titans, O/U 46.5 The Ravens opened as 10-point favorites at home against the Titans this Saturday night. Baltimore is the current favorite to win it all, per the Super Bowl betting odds, but the early action came in on Tennessee....

The playoffs don’t often play out based on higher seeds winning all the games they are supposed to win, so the number attached to all championship contenders means little at this time of year. There’s a reason a dozen teams now compete on wild-card weekend. That both increases the pressure on the favorites and makes the pre divisional-round action more compelling. Last season, the still reigning champion Buccaneers made a successful Super Bowl 55-winning run as the NFC No....

The league withdrew its invitation following Johnson’s indictment Thursday on charges of aggravated rape. The investigation into allegations against Johnson and Vols teammate Michael Williams started in November, and both players were suspended by the team for the rest of the season. MORE: List of players invited to Combine Heading into the season, Johnson was considered among the nation’s top senior prospects. He was a 2013 All-SEC selection and at the time of the suspension was the leading tackler on his team....

To upgrade the weakest part of their offense, the Cardinals added just one running back: third-round draft pick David Johnson. The Northern Iowa back put up the highly impressive numbers that we’ve come to expect with small-school runners in the NFL draft, but it’s his size (6-1, 224) and versatility that made Johnson one of Optimum Scouting’s favorite prospects leading up to the 2015 draft. READ MORE: 2015 fantasy RB rankings | NFL rookie rankings | Fantasy Alarm Draft Guide...

Here’s a look at which of the league’s quarterback and wide receiver combinations have produced the most hits. MORE: Top fantasy pickups | Who your fan base hates | Worst contracts by position Drew Brees to Marques Colston, Saints (2006-present) Receptions: 611 | Touchdowns: 63 | Receiving yards: 8,444 This pair found immediate chemistry after Brees signed as a free agent and Colston was drafted in the seventh round in the same year....

Colts linebacker Jonathan Newsome was booked early Wednesday morning after police had shown up because of a neighbor’s complaint about loud music. They found a small amount in his apartment; after his arrest, he was released on bond. It’s not good that Newsome got mixed up with the police, and he’ll suffer consequences. But he’s now open to consequences from the NFL, for having weed at his home as much as for having been arrested....

It’s getting to be crunch time for teams that have postseason aspirations. Week 13 marks the first week that clubs can clinch spots in the playoffs. Both the Vikings and Eagles have a chance to lock into the postseason, albeit with help from other clubs. MORE: Updated NFL playoff picture for Week 13 Philadelphia and Minnesota highlight two of the better matchups in the early Sunday slate, as the Vikings host the Jets and the Eagles play the Titans....

The NFL could do flex scheduling on Sunday night, beginning in Week 5. Up to two Sunday afternoon games between weeks 5-10 can be flexed to Sunday night. MORE: 15 must-watch games | Thursday Night schedule | Monday Night schedule | NFL tickets | Week 1 betting lines posted in Vegas The complete “Sunday Night Football” schedule: Week 1, Sept. 13: New York Giants at Dallas Week 2, Sept. 20: Seattle at Green Bay...

But the NFL, flexing its Draconian uniform regulations, had a different punishment in mind. PHOTOS: Muhammad Ali’s beautiful memorial service CBS Sports reporter Evan Washburn said during the broadcast of Sunday’s Steelers-Jets game that the league threatened to eject Brown from the game unless he removed the cleats bearing Ali’s likeness. The cleats in question, coupled with the Steelers’ striped uniforms, bore both the butterfly and the bee of Ali’s most famous quote:...

In the next few days, the league will release a full 17-week schedule that begins with a Sept. 10 opener and ends with Super Bowl 55 on Feb. 7, league spokesman Brian McCarthy told ESPN on Saturday. Four months would stand between an early May schedule release and the first game, and the coronavirus pandemic obviously could complicate matters. NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent said this week that the league is doing “reasonable and responsible planning” in regards to COVID-19....

Last year, the Rams made a blockbuster deal that paid off, acquiring edge rusher Von Miller from the Broncos. Zach Ertz, Stephon Gilmore, Melvin Ingram and Mark Ingram also were among the 14 players traded in October and November Although the big names might be limited again in ‘22, there’s some move every team should think about making — either trading for a player or trading away one. Here’s one suggestion for all 32:...

Indianapolis has been receiving trade calls, according to a report from NFL Network, and the team “could be active in the coming weeks.” The Colts have depth at cornerback, wide receiver and on the offensive line, the report notes, but is currently not shopping any particular player. The Colts have multiple pass-catching options behind leading wideout T.Y. Hilton and tight end Eric Ebron. They also have Jacoby Brissett, a top backup quarterback, but they’ve said previously they’re not looking to deal him....

Before we get into the Week 11 forecasts, here’s a reminder that if you have any questions about sports weather or how weather could impact play (and, potentially, your fantasy, DFS, and gambling decisions), don’t hesitate to reach out to RotoGrinders’ meteorologist Kevin Roth on Twitter (@KevinRothWx) or check out the hourly NFL weather forecasts on RotoGrinders. To take your game to the next level, subscribe to RotoGrinders’ exclusive WeatherEdge tool and see how different weather conditions have impacted historical scoring....

Cam Newton is making his return to the Panthers’ lineup this year after offseason shoulder surgery and said he is feeling “like a rookie again.” Le’Veon Bell is making his first appearance with the Jets and says he doesn’t want his coach to “hold back.” Antonio Brown is already bickering with the Raiders, but he has found a helmet. Ezekiel Elliott was made the NFL’s highest-paid running back and truly believes he is the best back in the NFL....

Christmas Day, a Friday in 2020, featured one NFL game. Then there were three more on Saturday. Sunday’s two afternoon windows will feature a total of 10 games, and then you’ve still got Sunday and Monday night games. This will actually be less Sunday afternoon games than there have been in a while, so the Week 16 coverage map provides ample opportunity to watch your favorite team play. MORE: Watch NFL Week 16 games live with fuboTV (7-day free trial)...

But for those who like to lay a few dollars on NFL action, we’ve enlisted betting expert Joe Rodgers, senior writer for BetIndianaNews, to help us decide which wagers are worth making — and which to avoid in Week 4. Which game are you targeting with the most confidence in Week 4? Eagles (+4.5) at Packers, 8:20 p.m. ET Thursday (Fox/NFL) This prime time game features two of the preseason favorites in the NFC....

The NFL TV schedule no longer includes Patriots vs. Chiefs, which was to be the “Romo Game” featuring Jim Nantz and Tony Romo on CBS at 4:25 p.m. ET in Kansas City until Cam Newton tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday. That game is expected to be played Monday or Tuesday night. It follows the postponement of Steelers vs. Titans, which will be played in Week 7. Saints vs. Lions is also in flux after a New Orleans player reportedly tested positive after the team landed in Detroit....