For the N.F.L.’s Worst Teams, the Reward for Failure Might Look Different

There are eight teams vying for the No. 1 pick, but there’s no consensus on who would benefit most from having a top draft choice.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Ranking N.F.L. Teams From First to Worst, With a New No. 1

The Lions overtook the Vikings for the top spot, and the changes don’t stop there.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst After a Week of Upsets

The Ravens, Jets and Vikings all suffered surprising losses.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst, With a Shuffle in the Top 5

Detroit and Kansas City remain at the top. Then the changes begin.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst, With a New No. 1

Kansas City is back on top, and that’s not the only change in the top five.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

How Years of Government Failure Led to Nigeria’s Worst Flood in Decades

After a recent dam disaster, Nigerian officials blamed God, climate change and poor people. But experts had warned the dam was at risk well before it collapsed. The officials did nothing.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Why the Social Media Reaction to Trump’s Election May Be Different From 2016

In 2016, online platforms were awash in calls to protest the day after Donald J. Trump’s victory. On Wednesday, many said it seemed like business as usual.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 days ago

There has never been a 9-0 team quite like these Chiefs

The 9-0 Chiefs don't look like juggernauts, but they're not frauds, either. Kansas City is imperfectly perfect by finding a gameplan that allows K.C. to stack wins.

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