15 NFL experts make second-half predictions: Record-breakers, surprise playoff runs
7:00 AM ETESPN staffWe are now through nine weeks of the 2021 NFL season, which means we're officially at the midway point. And with roughly two months still to play in the regular season and at least eight games still on the schedule for all 32 teams, a lot can happen. Only a few teams…
Real Sociedad are in LaLiga’s title race and it’s all
Nov 5, 2021Sid LoweSpain writer Lobete, No. 35, is the latest prospect to emerge from Real Sociedad's grassroots academies and make an impact with the first team. It's all part of their grand plan. Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images"When you see him score that goal at Anoeta, you feel like leaping onto the pitch and hugging…
NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus one bold second-half prediction
Nov 9, 2021NFL NationESPN We've officially hit the midpoint of the longest season in NFL history, but instead of looking back at what's been done, the NFL Power Rankings are looking ahead and making strong predictions for what's to come. With help from our NFL Nation writers, we're laying our reputations on the line and…
2021 NFL midseason report: What we’ve learned, questions and record
Nov 10, 2021NFL NationESPN With nine weeks of NFL games in the books, we are officially at the midway point of the first 18-week season.The Arizona Cardinals (8-1) have the best record in the league and sit atop the NFC, with the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys right…
Week 9’s biggest fantasy football questions: NFL reporters give advice
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water ...COVID-19 has reared its ugly head again in NFL circles, and while the Green Bay Packers managed to hand the Arizona Cardinals their first loss on Oct. 28 without leading receiver Davante Adams after he was sidelined with the coronavirus, how will…
Injuries, penalties biggest road blocks in Buccaneers’ quest to win
TAMPA, Fla. -- Coming out of their late bye last year, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were 7-4, with their best hope -- even with quarterback Tom Brady at the helm -- grabbing one of the final NFC wild-card spots. Then they orchestrated an eight-game win streak that resulted in a Super Bowl.This year, they're 6-2…
Tua Tagovailoa injury history: A complete timeline of injuries for
History lessons are most painful when they revolve around injuries. While Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa still has a promising NFL career ahead of him, injuries have still been something of an issue since his college days. With a devastating hip injury the most highlighted setback, he's dealt with a fair amount of smaller things throughout his…
What to know for NFL Week 9: Score picks, bold
Nov 5, 2021ESPN staffThe Week 9 NFL schedule for the 2021 season is stacked with great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game, a bold prediction for each matchup and, of course, final score…
WR Jackson: Not asking to get ball 100 times
HENDERSON, Nev. -- It was a decidedly kinder, gentler DeSean Jackson who showed up at the Las Vegas Raiders' podium Wednesday afternoon, after his first official practice with the newest team in an oft-star-crossed 14-year career.Diva? Don't even. Not on this day."It's really not about myself at this point," said Jackson, a three-time Pro Bowler…
Sources: OBJ considering Chiefs, Packers, Saints
Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is considering the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints as potential landing spots, league sources told ESPN's Dianna Russini on Wednesday.Beckham, who cleared waivers Tuesday after being released by the Cleveland Browns on Monday, was still sorting through several offers Wednesday night, with as many…