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The 6 N.F.L. Coaches Who Could Be on the Hot Seat
The Saints parted with Dennis Allen on Monday. He won’t be the last head coach fired, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 6 -
Winners and Losers From the N.F.L. Trade Deadline
The rich got richer, while several teams made puzzling decisions, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 6 -
The N.F.L.’s Biggest Surprises, and Disappointments, at the Halfway Point
Despite losing their quarterback, the Vikings are on the rise thanks to an outstanding coach, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 7 -
One Midseason Prediction for All 32 N.F.L. Teams
Who will win the league’s major awards? Experts from The Athletic preview the second half of the season.Sports - The New York Times - November 7 -
What We Learned in Week 10 of the N.F.L. Season
The Detroit Lions continue to shine while the Dallas Cowboys are officially in free fall with no end in sight.Sports - The New York Times - November 11 -
Why a Former N.F.L. Quarterback Fell in Love With Wrexham
Joey Harrington lives 4,750 miles away from north Wales, but will support the soccer team for “eternity.”Sports - The New York Times - November 15 -
N.F.L. Teams Are Returning to One of the Original Offensive Systems
Offensive coaches are looking for ideas everywhere, and multiple teams have turned to the Wing T.Sports - The New York Times - November 15 -
Rivalry Games Raise the Stakes in N.F.L. Week 11
This week could be a turning point for a few division and conference races.Sports - The New York Times - November 16 -
What We Learned in Week 11 of the N.F.L. Season
The Bills got gutsy, the Steelers made a statement, and the top spot in the A.F.C. is officially up for grabs.Sports - The New York Times - November 18 -
The Balance of Power Has Officially Shifted in the N.F.L.
Week 11 was all about the A.F.C.’s top contenders trying to bully one another, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 18 -
How an N.F.L. Player Invented the Popular ‘Seatbelt’ Celebration
Jaycee Horn’s father, Joe, was known for impressive choreography during touchdown celebrations.Sports - The New York Times - November 20 -
The Sudden Fall of the N.F.L.’s Best Kicker
Justin Tucker has been the gold standard at his position for years. Now he’s one of the reasons Baltimore is losing games, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
The Races for Congress
We preview next week’s elections and what a divided or united government might mean for each party.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
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 -
When It Comes to Political Expression, Does the N.F.L. Have Double Standards?
If the league’s goal is to keep political expressions off its fields, then Nick Bosa should face some type of discipline, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 30 -
The Middle School Football Team Coached by Three Former N.F.L. Stars
The Charlotte Christian coaches Greg Olsen, Luke Kuechly and Jonathan Stewart pose for photos with opponents after games.Sports - The New York Times - October 31 -
The N.F.L.’s Most Expensive Roster Needs to Be Torn Down
The Browns have invested $337 million on this team. They have two wins, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 4 -
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 -
The No. 1 Pick in Next Year’s N.F.L. Draft Could Play Offense and Defense
The Colorado star Travis Hunter might be the best cornerback and the best wide receiver available, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 7 -
N.F.L. Predictions at the Midseason Point, Including the Super Bowl Winner
Even with Kansas City undefeated, Detroit is the favorite to lift the Lombardi Trophy.Sports - The New York Times - November 8 -
The N.F.L. Is Heading to Germany. The Country Has Fallen for American Football.
Close to 70,000 fans will visit the sold-out Allianz Arena in Munich on Sunday as the Giants and Panthers face off.Sports - The New York Times - November 8 -
Halfway Through the N.F.L. Season, One Star Finally Returns
The San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey will make his season debut after dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both legs. Will he make a difference?Sports - The New York Times - November 10 -
Roger Goodell Responds to Rumors of a 2025 N.F.L. Game in Berlin
“I usually say don’t believe rumors,” the commissioner said at a fan event in Munich on Saturday. “In this case, I say believe them.”Sports - The New York Times - November 10 -
Live Updates From Around the N.F.L. as Week 10 Continues
The Baltimore Ravens opened this week’s games with an epic 35-34 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.Sports - The New York Times - November 10 -
N.F.L. Week 10 Takeaways: Steelers Could Be Super Bowl Contenders
Under Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh’s offense is as good as it has been in years, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 10 -
Why Don Shula’s Grandson Isn’t the Poster Child for N.F.L. Nepotism
“I never think of him as a Shula,” the Rams general manager Les Snead said. “That’s how Chris always wanted it.”Sports - The New York Times - November 11 -
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 - November 12 -
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 - November 13 -
Mike Tomlin Is the N.F.L.’s Longest-Tenured, and Best, Head Coach
The longtime Steelers leader has never won the league’s coach of the year award. It’s time for that to change, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 13 -
Deion Sanders Will ‘Privately’ Intervene if the Wrong N.F.L. Team Drafts His Son
Shedeur Sanders is likely a first-round pick in next year’s draft.Sports - The New York Times - November 14 -
Bill Belichick Leads the Group of 2025 N.F.L. Head Coaching Candidates
There is a star-studded list of available coaches for teams that could be hiring, including the Cowboys.Sports - The New York Times - November 14 -
Measuring Which N.F.L. Teams Have Betrayed Their Quarterbacks the Most
Successful defense and special teams play is critical to a quarterback’s success. Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens haven’t provided much support.Sports - The New York Times - November 14 -
Aaron Rodgers Is Already Thinking About Returning for a 21st N.F.L. Season
The Jets quarterback has posted a career low in passer rating and has yet to throw for 300 yards in a game this season.Sports - The New York Times - November 14 -
These Bad N.F.L. Decisions Are Coming Back to Haunt Teams This Season
With a whopping 16 teams holding losing records, plenty of franchises are paying the price for moves made in the off-season.Sports - The New York Times - November 15 -
Why These 12 N.F.L. Teams Could Be Starting Over at Quarterback Next Season
The Daniel Jones era in New York is nearing the end. Where should the Giants seek their next franchise savior?Sports - The New York Times - November 15 -
This N.F.L. Coach Hiring Cycle Is Going to Be Huge. These Are the Names to Watch.
Conversations about the next wave of coaches are already brewing among owners and their front-office staffs.Sports - The New York Times - November 16