Clayton's crystal ball: (Many) NFL second-half predictions
Among John Clayton's prognostications down the stretch: Joey Bosa will take home an award; get ready for Jared Goff soon; and Matthew Stafford and the Lions are going to do what now?
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Kaepernick on election: I didn't pay attention
Niners quarterback Colin Kaepernick said he didn't vote or pay attention to Tuesday's presidential election results, adding that for him it "didn't really matter who went in there."
Belichick says letter to Trump not political
Patriots coach Bill Belichick says that a letter he sent to Donald Trump was not political.
Bucs' Winston: 'Not a loser' despite 9-15 record
The 3-5 Bucs are "on the right path," said QB Jameis Winston, who's in unfamiliar territory with 15 losses as a starter in the NFL.
Vikings' Zimmer reiterates support for Walsh
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer reiterated his support for kicker Blair Walsh on Wednesday.
Sources: Romo's availability now up to coaches
Tony Romo's return to the Cowboys is now in the hands of the team's coaching staff, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Big Ben on Cowboys' QB issue: 'Hard to change'
Ben Roethlisberger relates to Dak Prescott's situation with the Cowboys, in part because he became the Steelers' starter under similar circumstances in 2004.
Best, worst DFS NFL matchups for Week 10
Fading the Seahawks against the Patriots is a wise Week 10 strategy, but which players should you start in their place?
Roethlisberger: Hard to replace Dak when he's winning (0:35)
Aaron Rodgers hopes 'as a country we can now come together' after election
The Packers quarterback didn't reveal who he voted for, but said it's time for Americans to "figure out how to work with each other."
It took a little while, but Eric Ebron developing into Top 10 TE for Lions
Once thought to be a draft bust, Eric Ebron's production has steadily improved to the point where he's become an asset for the Lions.
Waiver pickup Eli Rogers still the key to unlocking Steelers offense
Look for Ben Roethlisberger to find Eli Rogers in the slot more as the Steelers try to jump-start their offense.
Most impactful offseason moves for all 32 NFL teams
Josh Norman, Sam Bradford and more make up our team-by-team rundown of the free-agent signings, draft picks and coaching changes that have had the most impact -- good or bad -- at midseason.
Sherman not buying Carpenter's wife's apology (0:39)
Wife of Bills kicker goes after Richard Sherman via Twitter
Kaela Carpenter had her say about Richard Sherman's late hit on her husband in Monday night's game. Sherman responded to her tweet Tuesday morning.
Meet the 13-year-old gunslinger playing with the guys
It's not until she takes her helmet off that opposing teams and coaches realize they'd been playing against a girl. And that's just how this teenage QB likes it.
Decision on Kirk Cousins' future remains cloudy after eight games
The final eight games of the season will not only decide the Redskins' playoff fate, but likely Kirk Cousins' future in Washington.
NFL Insiders Predict: Week 10 upsets, NFC North race, more
Will Miami win on the road in San Diego? Can the Minnesota defense carry the Vikings to a division title? Our experts make their predictions for Week 10 and beyond.
Malcolm Butler: Super Bowl INT a great memory but won't produce win Sunday
Malcolm Butler is awash in memories of his Super Bowl-saving interception, but he knows it will have no meaning on Sunday against the Seahawks.
Seahawks' Jimmy Graham: No one thought I'd be able to be me again
Jimmy Graham's hard work rehabbing from a serious knee injury last season has paid off, including catching two touchdowns in Monday night's win.
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David Johnson makes strong case for Offensive Player of the Year
David Johnson's 1,112 yards from scrimmage leads the NFL and accounts for nearly 40 percent of the Cardinals' offense.
Quiz: How well do you remember these controversial NFL calls?
The NFL has been full of controversial calls, so test your knowledge on how much you know about them.
Steelers plan to keep 'multiple guys hitting' Ezekiel Elliott
The Steelers know they won't win many one-on-one matchups with Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. They must play him 11-on-1.
Gerry Austin on Cam Newton hits: NFL needs to add eighth official
The former referee says the NFL needs to dedicate an eighth official to pay sole attention to what is happening to the QB in and out of the pocket.
Trevor Siemian's wild ride from pick No. 250 to Broncos' QB1
In an NFL driven by scouting reports, Trevor Siemian wasn't supposed to happen, and almost didn't. Lucky for him, Gary Kubiak went channel-surfing.
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Week 10 fantasy football rankings
Our fantasy football experts help you set your Week 10 lineups with individual and composite rankings for each position.
Bengals, Packers hanging on to playoff hopes
Football Outsiders updates the postseason odds for all 32 teams at the midseason point, with Cincinnati and Green Bay having some ground to make up.
Daily fantasy football: Building blocks for Week 10
ESPN's fantasy football experts recommend the best players to build your lineups around in DFS games.
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Tolbert 'frustrated' with NFL for not protecting Cam (0:30)
When will Browns win? Analytics suggest they won't in 2016
"We're not going to go winless," one Browns player declared. The numbers predict otherwise.
Jets place OT Clady on IR, release DE Jenkins
The New York Jets have placed left tackle Ryan Clady on injured reserve with a shoulder injury and activated wide receiver Devin Smith from the physically unable to perform list.
Source: 2 questionable hits on Newton legal
Two questionable hits on Panthers quarterback Cam Newton by the Rams were not deemed illegal, a source told ESPN.
Titans' Mariota (ankle) full participant at practice
Titans QB Marcus Mariota, who suffered an ankle injury last week, was a full participant at practice Wednesday and is likely to play against the Packers on Sunday.
Raiders join Patriots, Cowboys in top 5 of Week 10 Power Rankings
Oakland, one of the hottest teams in the league and the leader of the AFC West with a 7-2 record, has elbowed its way into the top five in this week's rankings.
Lessons learned from Week 9: Giants, Jets going in opposite directions
At 3-6 and with quarterback issues, the Jets are falling apart. The 5-3 Giants, for a change, are not. Here's what we learned (and didn't learn) in Week 9.
Biggest first-half NFL betting takeaways
The Carolina Panthers are the NFL's third-best team? Overs continuing to cash at a high rate? Dave Tuley and Rufus Peabody reveal their biggest first-half betting takeaways from this season.
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AFC/NFC South: How the division can be won
Midseason grades, MVPs, more for every NFL team
The Raiders and Cowboys are rolling, while the Vikings' season might be going off the rails. NFL Nation reporters evaluate all 32 teams' seasons so far -- and assess what's next.
The NFL's biggest QB surprises: Which will continue?
Are the hot starts from the Cowboys' Dak Prescott and the Raiders' Derek Carr sustainable? Here's what to make of eight QB surprises headed into the second half.
Best and worst QBs at NFL's midseason mark
We're past the first half of the season and Tom Brady has the best Total QBR in the NFL.
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The luckiest and unluckiest NFL teams of 2016 (so far)
Can't recover fumbles? Unlucky. That's you, Giants. Losing every close game? Unlucky. Step right up, Buffalo. Winning more than your point total suggests? Lucky. Houston, we could have a problem.
Latest Super Bowl 51 odds
Chalk presents the latest odds for every NFL team to win Super Bowl 51, courtesy of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. The New England Patriots are the favorites at 7-5.
The Slumping Six: Which NFL contenders will bounce back?
The Steelers, Packers, Vikings, Eagles, Panthers and Cardinals enter the season's second half feeling various degrees of disappointment. Let's rank each team's chances of busting its slump.
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Paul Gutierrez ESPN Staff Writer
"I know, as a people, we have a new leader that's going to be in place and he's going to lay out a vision. But it's up to us. It's really up to us to come together and love one another and serve each other." - Derek Carr, who compared the nationwide healing needed in the aftermath of the election to what a football team with its various personalities must endure to be successful.
Sheil Kapadia ESPN Writer
Richard Sherman on Kaela Carpenter: "It's not surprising at all. This is a day and age, you've got the Ku Klux Klan running around. People say whatever they want, and there's very little consequence. For her to say something like that and then have a BS apology like she did, it's just the way of the world. I don't let it bother me. It's something I'm very used to. It's just the way people are, the way people were raised."
Jordan Raanan ESPN Staff Writer
Eli Manning on Trump winning the election: "No reaction. Woke up this morning, saw it and went to work. Started getting ready for Cincinnati."
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Chargers OT Joe Barksdale received a custom-made, Chargers-themed guitar from Fender today.
Paul Kuharsky ESPN Staff Writer
Packers- Titans injury report.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
The Chiefs have made it official with LB Justin Houston. He's been activated from the physically unable to perform list. He is now eligible to play in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Chargers injury report: DNP -- WR Travis Benjamin (knee), WR Tyrell Williams (knee), LB Jatavis Brown (knee), LB Denzel Perryman (hamstring), G Orlando Franklin (concussion), WR Jeremy Butler (ankle), P Drew Kaser (illness), DT Damion Square (illness). LIMITED-- S Jahleel Addae (clavicle), TE Antonio Gates (knee), TE Hunter Henry (knee), C Matt Slauson (biceps). FULL -- LB Jerry Attaochu (ankle), CB Craig Mager (concussion).
Mike Triplett ESPN Staff Writer
Saints QB Drew Brees on Broncos LB Von Miller: "He has no weakness."
Rob Demovsky ESPN Staff Writer
Randall Cobb is still listed on the Packers' injury report even after he came back and played last Sunday after missing the previous game. Here's the full Wednesday report:
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As forecasted and expected, but now officially official: the Chiefs have activated OLB Justin Houston from PUP, per source.
Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer
Jets WR Brandon Marshall on Trump winning the election: "The thing I like about this whole situation is we have a flawed man leading our country and I think that's a good thing because we try to out certain people in certain positions on a pedestal and we expect perfection. That's not the case. There's only one perfect man who walked this earth. It gives hope to those who are flawed. People get second chances. I hope he does a great job."
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
49ers QB Colin Kaepernick said on a conference call Wednesday afternoon that he "didn't pay too close of attention" to last night's presidential election, won by Donald Trump. To him, it didn't matter who won because "it's another face that's going to be the face of that system of oppression and to me, it really didn't matter who went in there, the system still remains intact that oppresses people of color."
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith said from what he's seen Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has merit for complaining about some of the hits he's taking in the pocket.
Paul Kuharsky ESPN Staff Writer
Marcus Mariota injured ankle on third or fourth series in San Diego. Ran for 14-yard TD with it. Full go today. "It wasn't a big deal," he said. Said he ran well today.
Sheil Kapadia ESPN Writer
Richard Sherman says it was a "BS apology" from the wife of Dan Carpenter. He said he was not surprised by her initial remarks.
Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer
Broncos coach Gary Kubiak has been an NFL quarterback and he's coached plenty of NFL quarterbacks, including two in the Hall of Fame (Steve Young and John Elway) and one on the way to the Hall (Peyton Manning) and here's what Kubiak had to say about Saints quarterback Drew Brees Wednesday: ""We've faced a lot of good quarterbacks and this one's got to be on top of the list. He's exceptional. One of the finest players I've ever seen from being a quarterback guy and watching that position, this guy's been exceptional for years and years.''