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From a statistical perspective, Matthew Stafford is one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in NFL history. The former No. 1 overall pick has thrown for 49,995 yards in his career, putting him at No. 12 on the all-time list. He is…

With one extra week left in the 2021 NFL regular season, the power shifted once again before the playoffs. Some of the NFC and AFC contenders looked sharp in their penultimate tuneups, some did not. Some of the bottom-feeders built on…

The NFL playoffs are almost here with two weeks left in the regular season. While some teams are looking forward to playing in the tournament toward Super Bowl 56, more teams' next big event is the 2022 draft. At the same time, major…

Week 16, with all the COVID-19 situations and late-season injury attrition, made Sporting News' weekly NFL game picks and predictions against the spread difficult. Although there was a decent level of success to inspire, Week 17 will…

Week 17 of the NFL schedule is a mixed bag. There are four games with double-digit spreads, and those could be rough for a few teams trying to break in the New Year.  There are some great matchups that could be playoff previews.…

Week 16 in the NFL created a little more separation. In the AFC, only the Chiefs have clinched a playoff spot as West champions, but five more teams are in good position behind them. The NFC has had five teams already punch tickets,…

Week 15 in the NFL brough some major surprises to throw off our games picks and predictions against the spread. With Christmas Day on its way in the middle of Week 16, there will be no gifts of "gimme" games this week, either There…

Week 16 of the NFL schedule features a four-day lineup on Christmas weekend, and seven games are between teams with records of .500 or better.  The playoff race is on, and every day has a good matchup.  On Thursday, the 49ers, who…

The final month of the expanded 2021 NFL season has begun. Only three weeks of action are now left and all nearly half the league —14 teams —want to do for Christmas is secure their playoff positions to play a little longer into 2022.…

The 2021 NFL season has been one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, and yet another NFL titan fell in an unexpected spot in Week 15. The Cardinals entered the week with a 10-3 record. They were traveling to Detroit to take on…