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The NFL's most disappointing teams: How four went from preseason contenders to disastrous seasons
The Cowboys, Browns, Jags and Saints each went from early-season NFL playoff hopefuls to being out of the postseason picture. What has gone wrong?
TOP HEADLINES
SAINTS FIRE THEIR COACH
Adam Schefter: Dennis Allen firing the start of a lot of changes for Saints
What does Allen's firing mean for Saints, Derek Carr?
After a seven-game losing streak, the Saints parted ways with their coach.
How former players have returned to spark the Chiefs' perfect start
With an onslaught of injuries to starters, Andy Reid has been able to slide familiar faces into his lineup as if they never left.
Mayfield, Bucs looking to navigate 'critical game' vs. Chiefs without Godwin, Evans
Baker Mayfield is off to a hot start this season, but can the 4-4 Bucs keep their season afloat?
COWBOYS LOSE THIRD STRAIGHT GAME
Stephen A.: Jerry Jones is the biggest reason for Cowboys' problems
Adam Schefter: Cowboys aren't making a deal to save their season
LOOKING BACK AT ALL THE ACTION
Bryce Young to the Giants? Cowboys trading away players? Our Week 9 overreactions
We sized up Week 9 overreactions ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, including what's next for the Giants, Cowboys, Bengals and Cardinals.
Week 9 takeaways: We answered big questions and sized up every single matchup
NFL Nation reporters answer the biggest questions coming out of each game.
HOT TOPICS
Stephen A.: No question the Lions are the best team in the NFC
Chris Canty not in favor of Deion-Shedeur Sanders package deal
'NOT GIVING UP ON ANTHONY BY ANY MEANS'
Is Anthony Richardson a long shot to reclaim his QB1 role with the Colts?
History suggests it won't be easy, but the Colts maintain they haven't given up on the 2023 No. 4 overall pick.
TOP PLAYS OF THE DAY
Saquon pulls off spin move, incredible reverse hurdle for a 1st down
Tyler Bass drills game-winning 61-yard FG for the Bills
BEST OF NFL NATION
Do 3-5 Cowboys still have a playoff path through NFC East?
To make it to the postseason, Dallas will have to overcome some history.
Why the Falcons are off to their best start since the 2016 (Super Bowl) season
QB Kirk Cousins, second-year RB Bijan Robinson and some timely defense have Atlanta thinking big.
'We are for real': How Cardinals fine-tuned weaknesses to win three straight
Arizona sits atop the NFC West for the first time in November or later since 2021.
Top Headlines
- Saints fire coach Allen after seventh loss in row
- Raiders' Pierce: OC change 100%' my decision
- Titans lose Cushenberry, Diggs for rest of season
- Barkley's reverse hurdle leaves Eagles 'speechless'
- Flacco fails to jolt Colts but still QB1 'right now'
- Lions conquer rainy Lambeau: 'We're built to win'
- Cowboys' Prescott, Lamb to get MRIs for injuries
- Rams' Nacua on punch: Emotions got best of me
- Judging biggest overreactions for Week 9
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NFL execs predict 2024 division winners, Super Bowl matchup
We asked executives to assess the NFL at the midway point of the 2024 season and predict how the second half will go.
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2025 NFL draft position rankings: Kiper, Miller, Reid, Yates
Who are the best players at every position? Our four analysts give their top-fives, plus their combined overall top-10 ranking for the 2025 class.
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2025 NFL draft Big Board rankings: Mel Kiper's top prospects
Which prospects make Mel Kiper Jr.'s updated top 25 rankings for the 2025 NFL draft? Who are the best players at every position?
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The Chiefs are positioned to dominate the NFL's next decade
The 2024 Chiefs stand where the 2006 Patriots once stood. Here's why they could chart the same course -- and what could get in the way.
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2024 NFL trade deadline: Updates, latest deals, rumors, news
We're following deals ahead of the NFL trade deadline, which is Nov. 5. Diontae Johnson, Cam Robinson and Josh Uche are the latest players to be dealt.
