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Unfortunately, Week 5 brought more major injuries. It also included a rare early-October GM firing. Here are some odds and ends, and grades, for every NFL team exiting the NFL's fifth Sunday -- along with a look at the bevy of teams that did not play Sunday.
The best NFL rookies through four weeks
This NFL offseason brought a particularly difficult environment for rookies, who could not begin onsite work until training camp. But teams are starting to see some investments pay off, and several first-year players will be key figures for contending teams.
NFL Week 4 grades from around the league
Albeit with two fewer games, the NFL's Week 4 Sunday unfolded and supplied a fair amount of surprises and statements. Here are odds and ends along with grades for each team from the fourth week of the season.
NFL Week 3 grades from around the league
Featuring multiple high-octane quarterback duels, Week 3 was lower on injuries and higher on late-game swings. Here are some odds and ends along with grades for each team from the third week of the season.
Assessing the fallout from the injuries in Week 2 of the NFL season
Week 2 brought rarely seen injury volume in the NFL, with numerous teams seeing key starters suffer serious setbacks. Here are the most significant injuries from the season's second week and where teams stand in the aftermath.
NFL Week 2 grades from around the league
Injuries overshadowed much of the NFL's Week 2 action, but key developments — particularly on the quarterback front — transpired as well. Here are some odds and ends along with grades for each team from the second week of the season.
NFL Week 1 grades from around the league
With Week 1 moving into its Monday doubleheader, here are some odds and ends along with grades for each team from the first week of the NFL's 101st season.
The next likely jersey retirement for every NFL team
The NFL's 32 franchises treat jersey retirements differently. With that in mind, here are 32 predictions (well, 29) on who these respective teams will choose to honor next.
Who is the best backup QB in the NFL?
Nearly two-thirds of the NFL's franchises will go into Week 1 with a different backup QB than they had last season. Here is how the reserve signal-callers stack up going into the season.
Which NFL teams have allowed the fewest points in the 16-game era?
Many Super Bowl celebrations have occurred after the assembly of a dominant defense. Even when elite defenses did not produce a title, they have often defined an era for a franchise.
Predicting the division and award winners for the 2020 NFL season
The NFL has thus far navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and is less than a week away from Week 1. With that in mind, here are some obviously spot-on predictions for how the league's 101st season will unfold.
The best and worst outcomes for every NFL team in 2020
Beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous subplots and turning points will shape the 2020 NFL season. Here are the ceilings, floors and record predictions for each team ahead of what will be the strangest season in the league's modern history.
The longest tenured player on every NFL team
Several changing-of-the-guard transactions changed NFL rosters this offseason. While the Chargers, Giants and Patriots saw iconic quarterbacks depart, other teams have new longest-tenured players as well.
The most logical trade chip for every NFL team
The bulk of the NFL will begin padded practices this week, and more teams will determine their respective strengths and weaknesses ahead of the regular season.
Ranking the defensive play-callers for every NFL team
As many as 10 teams may enter Week 1 with a new defensive play-caller, and the new leaders are days away from working in their new roles in full practice sessions.
Who will replace the NFL players who opted out of the 2020 season?
Sixty-nine players chose not to play during a 2020 season set to be defined by the coronavirus. Several of those who opted out were starters, leaving many teams' depth charts weaker early in training camp.
Ranking the offensive play-callers from every NFL team
Having an on-point play-caller is essential for modern NFL success, and in 2020's uncertain landscape, experience here will be critical. Here is how the league's 32 teams' play-callers stand at the outset of training camp.
The best all-time receiving corps for every NFL franchise
Many teams shook up their receiving corps this offseason. Some have the potential to be historically good groups. On that note, here is the best set of receivers in every team's history.
Ranking the secondaries of every NFL team
The Seahawks made a big move to add an All-Pro talent to their secondary, but beyond the Jamal Adams trade, many teams made changes to their defensive back groups this year.
NFL rankings: Teams best, worst equipped for challenging season
The altered offseason probably will disproportionately impact franchises that made big changes or ones set to rely on rookies in essential roles. With that in mind, Yardbarker ranks NFL teams on their ability to navigate a COVID-19-plagued season.
These Achilles' heels could hamstring Super Bowl contenders
NFL training camps are scheduled to open in two weeks. Yardbarker's Sam Robinson, Michael Nania and Chris Mueller identify the major flaw on six Super Bowl contenders.
Best, worst NFL position groups heading into the season
NFL training camps are scheduled to begin later this month. While there are several starter-caliber free agents waiting in the wings to round out certain depth charts, most position groups are set.
Chiefs' rivals have improved, but they may be fatally flawed
The Chiefs have a star quarterback locked in for years, but Kansas City's rivals face serious questions at the NFL's most important position, writes Yardbarker's Sam Robinson.
Why Mahomes' megadeal should please QBs, teams (except Cowboys)
Dak Prescott, Deshaun Watson and, come 2021, Lamar Jackson will feel the effects from the Chiefs’ extension for their superstar QB, writes Yardbarker's Sam Robinson.
Six NFL defenders primed to break out in Year 2
Steelers linebacker Devin Bush quickly improved after a slow start as a rookie in 2019. He's among six players on defense whom Yardbarker's Michael Nania and Sam Robinson believe will make a Year 2 leap.
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