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Cory Woodroof

Cory Woodroof is a longtime journalist that lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He has covered the Atlanta Falcons for the past five years for SB Nation's The Falcoholic and yearly for Athlon's NFL preview edition. He has also covered sports at all levels for the Nashville Post. In addition to sports, he is a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic and has written about film for outlets like The Playlist, the Nashville Scene, The Young Folks, PopMatters and 615 Film. His Twitter handle is @CoryWoodroof47

Eagles' loss to Commanders shows no team is unbeatable in 2022

It's impossible to predict who is the "favorite" to win Super Bowl LVII because parity has struck the NFL in unexpected ways this season. 

Commanders could push ahead for first winning season since 2015

The Washington Commanders are on track for their first winning season since 2015.

Struggling Texans on track for top pick in 2023 NFL Draft

The Houston Texans aren't going to have to work very hard for a top pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Buccaneers reclaim NFC South momentum with win over Seahawks

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers used a trip to Germany to get back on track in the NFC South.

Bears QB Justin Fields makes bold promise after Lions loss

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields made a bold promise after the team's 31-30 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Colts QB Matt Ryan scrambles back to form in second chance

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan kicked on the jets in his second stint this season as Indy's starter. The quarterback's 39-yard scramble late in the team's game against the Las Vegas Raiders helped set up a game-winning touchdown.

Panthers' Steve Wilks could push past interim tag

The Panthers are far from perfect, but Wilks is making a case for him to transition from interim to full-time. 

Falcons QB Marcus Mariota's starting future uncertain after ugly loss to Panthers

With the Falcons still in the NFC South hunt at 4-6, there will be no easy answers for Atlanta on how to move forward at the game's most important position.  

Titans RB Derrick Henry rounding back into elite status

After a slow start to the season by his standards, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is returning to his elite form as the second half of the NFL season is under way.

Seahawks QB Geno Smith dodges answering Russell Wilson-inspired question

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith wasn't about to fall for the bait on a Russell Wilson-inspired question during Thursday press conference. 

Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel made moving gesture for Miami employees after first 2022 win

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is winning fans fast within the Dolphins organization.  Dolphins in-house podcast host Travis Wingfield shared a touching gesture McDaniel made all of the organization's employees after his regime's first win on Sept.

Bills have strong contingency plan at QB if Josh Allen has to miss time

The Buffalo Bills have a great contingency plan if quarterback Josh Allen misses time on the field. 

Titans HC Mike Vrabel only coach left standing from 2018 hiring cycle

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is officially the Highlander of the 2018 NFL head coaching cycle with him outlasting any other coach hired during that timespan. 

Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence on similar trajectory as another AFC South QB

Lawrence hasn't quite exploded onto the scene as many expected him to do coming out of Clemson, but the quarterback statistically is tracking just like you would want a first-round pick to. 

Will Falcons turn to QB Desmond Ridder down the stretch?

Quarterback Marcus Mariota has had a bit of a resurgence with the Falcons, but his limited passing game is preventing top weapons like tight end Kyle Pitts and wideout Drake London from really breaking out.

Saints in for rough offseason after disappointing 2022 campaign

The 3-6 Saints will most likely leave the 2022 season with a lot of questions to answer, and no playoff berth to mark Dennis Allen's first year as head coach. 

Could benched QB Matt Ryan help coach for the Colts?

It's not a move that the NFL has many precedents for, but neither is hiring a guy who has never coached in the NFL before to lead your team on an interim basis.

Packers LB De'Vondre Campbell after teammate's injury: 'Turf is literally like concrete'

Campbell has become the latest NFL player to sound off about turf fields. 

Falcons can't keep pace in division if passing offense, defense doesn't improve

The Atlanta Falcons aren't going to be able to make it to January football if the team can't improve in the air.

Panthers fire two defensive assistants as spiral continues

The Carolina Panthers look like a team ready to wave the white flag on the 2022 season.

Bucs headed in wrong direction despite leading weak NFC South

Even if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers squeak out a division title in a struggling NFC South, the team can't feel great about its long-term outlook.

Can anyone take down the Eagles in the NFC?

 Can anyone in the NFC beat the Philadelphia Eagles?  At 8-0, the Eagles look like one of the best teams in the NFL.

Can Chargers get passing game back on track against the Falcons?

Herbert is going to need his receiving core to step up against a team that struggles against the pass if L.A. is to get to 5-3 on the season. 

Dameon Pierce looks like a steal for Houston Texans

The Florida alum slipped through the cracks of the 2022 NFL Draft, going to Houston in the fourth round. So far, he's looked like anything but a mid-round draft pick. 

New Bills RB Nyheim Hines strengthens Buffalo's already-lofty Super Bowl odds

As if Buffalo wasn't already a problem, now teams have to factor in one of the best pass-catching running backs in football.