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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?
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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.
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
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?
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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
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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.
COWBOYS LOSE AGAIN
Mike McCarthy slams tablet after Darnell Mooney's wide-open TD
Stephen A. has no words after Cowboys' loss in Week 9
Top Headlines
- Saints fire coach Allen after seventh loss in row
- Raiders, at league-worst 2-7, fire OC, two others
- 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
- Williams tweaks ankle late with Bears down by 20
- Rams' Nacua on punch: Emotions got best of me
- Contenders that should make trades
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