Can 2014's breakout players sustain NFL success?
They made huge impacts when no one saw it coming. But can they keep it up next year? That’s the big question with these breakout players. We analyze their strengths and weaknesses and offer a forecast...
View ArticleUpdated NFL playoff bracket and an early look at the divisional round
The NFL playoffs are down to eight teams the divisional-round matchups are set. Here’s a look at the bracket and a look-ahead to next week’s games.
View ArticleThe X-factor for each remaining playoff team
We’ve reached the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. As wild card week showed, close playoff games can hinge on pretty much anything: a weird penalty call, a missing player, a star making big plays....
View ArticleLIVE: Sunday divisional round playoff coverage
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View ArticleColts move on as Broncos must consider Manning's future
(Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports) NO MORE SHADOW: Luck leads Colts over Manning, Broncos CHRISTINE BRENNAN: No Peyton of old. Just Old Peyton. BOX SCORE: Indianapolis 24, Denver 13 With this win,...
View ArticleRanking the NFL head coaching hires
Hiring season for NFL head coaches is just about over, so it’s time to assess the pieces that have fallen into place. Which teams upgraded? Which downgraded? We’ve got you covered, ranking the coaching...
View ArticleQB Rank No. 4: Peyton Manning
ACCURACY Manning remains a surgeon on short and intermediate passes but having to compensate for declining arm strength has thrown his deep accuracy off kilter. Deep perimeter throws are especially...
View ArticleFinal: NFL game day analysis from Week 1
The first NFL Sunday is here, and it’s time to kick back, relax and join the experts at USA TODAY Sports for all the exciting action. Stay with our crew from a noon fantasy football Q&A to the...
View ArticleRecap: NFL game day analysis for Week 6
Enjoy Week 6 with the USA TODAY Sports staff, beginning at noon for a one-hour fantasy football Q&A, followed by an analysis and commentary hangout for all the games leading up to the Sunday night...
View ArticleLIVE: Broncos top Panthers in Super Bowl 50
Defense was the name of the game, as the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 to become the ninth NFL franchise to claim at least three Super Bowl championships. Led by MVP Von Miller,...
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