McCoy’s visit with the team began Tuesday and stretched into Wednesday morning, ESPN first reported. According to the report, which cited an unidentified source, McCoy’s visit had been “great” and “the Ravens (were) hoping he doesn’t leave town without a contract.” That apparently didn’t happen, though NFL Media reported that the Ravens, along with the Browns, are the frontrunners to sign the six-time Pro Bowl selection. The Buccaneers released McCoy last week after nine seasons and quickly filled the void by signing fellow veteran defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to a one-year deal....

Fangio has gained great respect around the league as one of the game’s best 3-4 defensive play-callers. Appropriately, he receives this recognition based on voting from his coaching peers. Fangio had some solid groups with the Panthers, Colts, Texans and 49ers over the years. But his work with Khalil Mack and the Bears in 2018, during the biggest offensive season in NFL history, was most impressive. Chicago ranked No. 1 in scoring defense, No....

Be sure to click through to the informative and entertaining videos, which are shot at the South Point sports book and our studios in Vegas. The point spreads and totals listed below are the Vegas consensus as of Saturday. You can check updated NFL Week 7 lines on our live odds page . Bengals vs. Colts (-3, 50), 1 p.m. ET, CBS Micah Roberts and Vinny Magliulo both like the Colts to cover – especially without A....

By now you’ve probably heard the Kipers and Jeremiahs of the world say something along the lines of this: The 2022 NFL Draft doesn’t have the top talent, but it sure is deep. That lends itself to a Doctor Strange-esque 14,000,605 different scenarios in which any number of outcomes are possible. Jacksonville finds itself in a very intriguing position: With no slam-dunk, surefire, No. 1 overall prospect this year, the Jaguars’ pick could set off a tremendous ripple effect through the top five, even the top 10....

With four weeks left in 2016, the race is a little more interesting. MORE: Week 14 playoff scenarios Likewise, Las Vegas has some intriguing updated odds in the battle for the league’s most coveted individual award. Quarterbacks, as they usually do, dominate the most valuable conversation. But, for now, the runaway leader is a running back. Here’s breaking down the top 10 candidates, according to Bovada.lv, and a look at five long shots to not rule out....

Speaking at halftime of the Bills-Broncos game on Saturday, the former Panthers star made two points: First, he noted that Green Bay (10-3) is in a groove and might be better off not taking a week off. Then Smith concluded his argument by saying that the Packers might as well “play and get paid.” “You don’t get a playoff check if you don’t play that week, so you’re just sitting around and not collecting any money,” Smith said on NFL Network....

If you happened to bet the Texans moneyline in that game, power to you. But more bettors that thought the Titans may be an easy choice against the spread given their recent successes were foiled, as underdogs put forth another strong week and continued to make even the savviest gamblers tear out their hair. Heading into Week 12, the NFL landscape looks like a mess. There are 12 teams with records better than ....

Odds are that few gamblers anticipated that the Jets and Mike White would cover a 10.5-point spread against the Bengals. Even fewer expected that they would actually win. The same can be said about the Saints, who upset the Buccaneers at home despite losing Jameis Winston to a torn ACL. Bettors who live bet that one after seeing Trevor Siemian come onto the field can’t have been happy about that result....

The NFL will announce the host cities for Super Bowls LIII, LIV and LV on Tuesday. The league also will reveal the voting results on rules changes, most notably adjustments to replay. Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles are expected to land the league’s championship games for the 2018, 2019 and 2020 seasons. Tampa and New Orleans also are bidding to host one of those three Super Bowls but likely will not be selected....

Because of that, no favorite seems invulnerable and every underdog has some hope. Considering that, our picks and predictions straight up and against the spread have been good through Week 5. But how well we’re doing means nothing if we can’t back it up with another strong showing in Week 6. Here is our latest fearless forecast ATS, with odds coming straight out of Las Vegas: MORE: Week 6 NFL power rankings...

Most of the teams in the NFL are fighting for something. Even the team to clinch a postseason berth — the Packers, who clinched the NFC North — are still battling a few of the other NFC contenders for the No. 1 seed, so they aren’t done with clinching scenarios yet either. They don’t have one in Week 16, but seven other NFL teams have playoff spots on the line....

Aside from the Chiefs locking up the AFC’s No. 1 seed a week ago, there’ll still be movement everywhere else on a 16-game Sunday. Four teams that enter the final day with a chance will miss out. Two divisions are still up for grabs. The NFC’s lone first-round bye is still in play for three clubs. And there’s a Sunday Night Football game to decide one of the worst division winners (by record) in the modern playoff era....

If the playoffs started today, the home-field advantages would belong to the teams from Arrowhead Stadium and Lambeau Field. While the No. 1 seeds changed hands on Sunday, their primary competition got tougher, too. Here’s breaking down how all 32 teams stack up against each other in Sporting News’ latest look at the NFL teams from best to worst in 2020: MORE: Updated NFL playoff picture after Week 14...

As predicted, the early results have unpredictable. Although some of the familiar powers still remain close to the top, there are plenty more shockers and disappointments as all 32 teams try to figure out who they are. From the emerging contenders to the sliding pretenders, from the most accomplished clubs to the messiest organizations on the field, here’s the latest look at the league from best to worst: MORE: Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson emerge as MVP front-runners after Week 3...

Well, the preseason is here and there is plenty to follow as everyone prepares for the other Week 1 starting Sept. 5. The Cardinals have a new quarterback under center while the Dolphins are trying to find theirs. A few teams have tons of new personnel while others are dealing with the losses of their stars. Some have even chosen to spend the early weeks far, far away from the field....

New England remarkably has taken home 10 straight division crowns and finished on top in 15 of the last 16 years. The Patriots and star quarterback Tom Brady aren’t focusing on their previous accomplishments, though. “If (there’s) anything the Patriots have taught me, it is being in the present and not resting on what has happened in the past and certainly not worrying what is happening in the future,” Brady said during a radio interview in mid-August....

With the Patriots trailing just 6-3, the New England defense appeared to come up with a fumble after a sack of Patrick Mahomes. The turnover would have given New England a possession already in Chiefs territory, and the possibility of either tying at 6-6 or perhaps taking the lead. But officials blew the play dead, and it was ruled no turnover. Patriots coach Bill Belichick was heated afterward. MORE: NFL fans react to blown fumble call in Patriots-Chiefs...

Some breaks are determined immediately by the strength or weakness or particular divisions. Other benefits come from drawing the right interdivisional matchups at the right time and where a team a finished in last year’s standings. Considering all those factors, here’s separating the best and worst schedules among Super Bowl hopefuls, prime playoff contenders and teams looking for a quick turnaround with their final records: Winners and losers of 2022 NFL schedule Winners: Green Bay Packers...