Jordan was accused of patting a woman on the buttocks at a nightclub last fall, resulting in a complaint of misdemeanor sexual battery by the woman and her boyfriend, who was involved in a scuffle with the 6-4, 287-pound defensive end. The report also says Jordan dangled the woman’s boyfriend in the air in the club’s bathroom and taunted him. MORE: NFL fan misery index | Roger Goodell could be stripped of discipline authority While it is normal for the league to investigate allegations made against its players, sources told The Advocate that it would be a surprise if any punishment is handed down....

The fallout from the Deflategate scandal now includes a series of new procedures aimed at keeping game balls as uniform as possible across the board. MORE: Classic training camp photos | Steelers hope Brady plays opener According to Fox Sports, both teams will be required to submit two dozen footballs to game officials — 12 for the game and 12 backups — two hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff....

The most recent SN editions were a full seven-rounder, followed by an updated three-rounder. We decided to go another three rounds one final time with the most updated information and rumors considered with all 105 picks through Days 1 and 2. There are few more key changes in the first round that have a ripple effect throughout this mock. Although the landing spots for three quarterbacks are pretty clear, here are our best educated guesses to figure out the rest:...

The current first round of projected selections is QB-heavy again, only with a shakeup of when and where the top prospects at the position are taken. There’s also a heavier presence for the four top programs at the moment — Alabama, Georgia, Oregon and Oklahoma. Expanding through the AP top 15, Iowa Notre Dame, Cincinnati, Florida, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Michigan are also all well represented....

Alabama, and LSU. The Crimson Tide have several draft-eligible players who are surely to be selected in the draft, which runs from April 23 to 25. The most notable, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, has long been projected to go to the Dolphins with the fifth overall pick. But what about the others? MORE: Full seven-round NFL mock draft Thanks to Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer, that question has been answered: He projects nine Alabama players to be selected in this year’s draft, including what would be a record-tying six in the first round....

Amid all the talk about declining ratings and fuss about the Thursday Night Football schedule during the 2016 season, the league is finishing strong with matchups made more for the marquee. MORE: Bad development ruining QB play But even if one loves football and would watch it at any time, any place, no matter who’s playing, he or she can admit there are ways the NFL can improve its overall weekly TV package....

Three things that matter Michael Bennett suspended Week 7 Eyebrows were raised when the Patriots defensive end was absent from practice Tuesday, and it was later reported he was banned for one week due to conduct detrimental to the team. Bennett, an 11-year veteran who was traded to New England in March, later addressed the situation and clarified the origin of the ban. “On Friday, I had a philosophical disagreement with my position coach that has led to my suspension....

Outside of the 12 games on Sunday, we have a pivotal AFC West matchup next Monday night between the Broncos and Chargers in Los Angeles. The Chargers are six-point favorites after coming off a tough win over the Browns on the road, while the Broncos are trying to snap their two-game losing skid and pick up a win in the division. We also have our first set of byes this season with the Lions, Titans, Raiders, and Texans getting a much-needed week off....

After the AFC Divisional Game saw the Chiefs beat the Bills 42-36 in overtime in a thrilling game, much was made of the fact the Bills didn’t get a chance with the ball. The game was a back and forth between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, but ultimately it quite literally came down to a coin flip to determine the outcome. This year, the Colts, Eagles, and Titans all submitted proposals to try and ensure both teams get a shot in OT....

That leaves us the golden opportunity to get a few more pigskin prognostications right each week, and we have no plans to tarnish it. This week, there are several massive spreads and a couple toss-up games to navigate through. Without further ado, here’s our latest fearless forceast for upcoming NFL results. All odds are courtesy of SportsInsider.com. MORE: Get the latest NFL odds & betting trends from Sports Insider...

The Jets sit ninth in the AFC standings ahead of Thursday’s prime-time matchup against the Jaguars. Will Zach Wilson or Mike White get the start? That’s a development worth watching. Four 7-7 teams play in the 1 p.m window on Saturday. Detroit has emerged as a comeback story after winning five of their last six games under second-year coach Dan Campbell. The Lions have a must-win game on the road against Carolina....

If anything, teams like the Colts and Eagles last week reinforced the fact that even some of the biggest favorites based on the odds can lose. Now some contenders are flirting with a damning 0-2 hole to start the 2020 NFL season. Based on the odds, Week 2 is expected to be a big one for the home teams, as the road team is favored in just five of the 16 games on the schedule....

New Orleans secured a third consecutive NFC South title and ensured it will be playing football in January with a 26-18 road win over the Atlanta Falcons on Thanksgiving, improving to 10-2. The Saints were then handed the No. 1 seed on Monday night after Seattle knocked San Francisco off the top of the NFC West following a 37-30 win over the Vikings. The No. 1 seed changed in the AFC as well, with the Baltimore Ravens leapfrogging the New England Patriots in top spot....

First, Tampa Bay meets Green Bay in the NFC championship game at 3:05 p.m. ET on Sunday. Aaron Rodgers, 37, is playing in his fifth NFC championship game, but it’s his first one at Lambeau Field. Tom Brady, 43, is in his 14th NFC championship game, but this is his first one in the NFC. It’s also the first postseason matchup between the two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks. Buffalo travels to Kansas City for the AFC championship game at 6:40 p....

Seattle, of course, hosts San Francisco in that season finale. Below are all the scenarios at play for the Seahawks in the NFL playoff picture for Week 17, including the races for the NFC’s top seed, divisional title and wild card based on the results of Week 17. MORE: Projecting the AFC, NFC playoff matchups NFC playoff picture: How Seahawks can clinch No. 3 seed The Seahawks would win the NFC West at 12-4 if they were to beat the 49ers at home on Sunday night....

Let’s break down the implications of the 49ers’ loss in the NFL playoff picture with two games left on their 2021 schedule. WEEK 16 PICKS: Straight up | Against the spread NFL playoff picture: 49ers’ NFC wild-card chances The 49ers didn’t change positions as a result of their defeat. They still remain the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoffs. That status is unlikely to change much (if it all) with the results of Week 16’s weekend games....

But putting seeding and BetMGM odds aside, how do the playoff teams in the current field stack up against each other in the race to bring home the ring? Here’s taking a look at all their real chances to emerge as Super Bowl victors, No. 1 through No. 14: MORE NFL PLAYOFFS: Full TV schedule | Wild-card breakdown | Updated bracket NFL playoff power rankings 2023 1. Kansas City Chiefs (AFC No....

The new structure would increase the amount of playoff teams from six to seven in each conference, and only the top seed in each conference would get a bye. Currently, the top two seeds get a bye while the 3-6 seeds play in the wild card weekend. The new system would not add any more weeks to the playoff schedule, just two more games during the first playoff weekend—likely three games on Saturday and three more on Sunday....