Since the AFL and NFL joined forces, numerous divisions have brought season-long intrigue. Judged on quality and depth, here are the best divisions in that time.
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If the players receive enough in return, a 17-game regular season can be a game-changer for the NFL long term and widen the popularity gap between it and the other major American sports leagues, Yardbarker's Sam Robinson writes.
The Bosas have become the latest standout sibling tandem, but there have been many throughout the NFL's history. Here are the sibling duos and trios the Chargers' and 49ers' pass rushers will be measured against throughout their careers.
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On the field, the 2017 draft class is on track to push that of 2008 — which produced Chris Johnson, Jamaal Charles, Matt Forte, Jonathan Stewart and Ray Rice — as the 21st century’s best, Sam Robinson writes.
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The NFL has made major changes this decade, with some of them coming after significant stories affected the league. With less than two months left in the 2010s, here are the biggest NFL stories of the decade:
With backup Kyle Allen playing steady in Cam Newton's stead, rumors are swirling that Carolina will move on from the 2015 NFL MVP, but that may not be the best idea, writes Yardbarker's Sam Robinson.
Several non-Patriots teams submitted elite work in the last decade, which again became known for New England dominance. Here are the 25 best NFL teams from the 2010s.
The Patriots are well represented on Yardbarker's team, which also includes coaching staffs and front offices.
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The undefeated Patriots and 49ers are well-represented on our team, which also includes the Packers' Aaron Rodgers.
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The Bengals and Dolphins each remain winless, making this season the first with two 0-6 teams in six years. (The Bengals are now 0-7.) But there have certainly been several starts worse than these.
The Patriots' defense gives Tom Brady a tremendous safety net, Sam Robinson writes.
We're confining this to the Super Bowl era, when NFL fashion began to take off, but older designs worn by teams as throwbacks are included. The picks are specific, with the home or away uniform pictured being the choice for each franchise.
Yardbarker's Sam Robinson and Michael Nania go deep inside NFL games each week, focusing on key numbers and roster issues.
Even if Patrick Mahomes misses only three weeks, his injury is a major blow for a snake-bitten, small-market team, Sam Robinson writes.
Yardbarker's Sam Robinson and Michael Nania go deep inside NFL games each week, focusing on key numbers and roster issues.
Despite starting 0-2, Carolina is back in the NFC mix thanks to yardage machine Christian McCaffrey, Sam Robinson writes.
Yardbarker's Sam Robinson and Michael Nania go deep inside NFL games each week, focusing on key numbers and roster issues.
The Dolphins acquired three first-round picks in 2020's virtual draft. While they follow the Raiders and Giants, who made three first-round selections in 2019, there have been more than 20 instances of franchises holding at least three first-round selections in a single draft over the past 78 years.
Barring significant injuries to Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, the Patriots and Chiefs are set up for a high-stakes duel at New England and an AFC title game rematch, Sam Robinson writes.
Yardbarker's Sam Robinson and Michael Nania go deep inside NFL games each week, focusing on key numbers and roster issues.