The Playbook introduces our first ever NFL Power Rankings. Each week, teams will be ranked 1-32 based on season performance. The rankings essentially show who would win on a neutral field given normal conditions. That is, the number 1 team … Read More
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NFL preview, week 13: Bills take on Patriots in huge clash; Broncos and Chiefs battle for AFC West
Two thirds of the season is over and the NFL heads into the final stretch. The injury reports for teams pile up and each team vying for a playoff spot will lean on new players to fill in and make … Read More
NFL Round-up, week 12: Thanksgiving disappointment for home teams; AFC heats up
Thanksgiving weekend came and went with great food and great NFL football. Here’s a Genius Sports Report recap of the week 12 NFL action. Not Coming Home for the Holidays For the third straight year every home team has lost … Read More
NFL preview, week 12: Thanksgiving match-ups promise to excite
Turkey, stuffing and the National Football League. Thanksgiving Day is a day to celebrate family, friends, food and football. There are few traditions as engrained in the United States as gathering around on the fourth Thursday in November to eat … Read More
NFL week eight recap: Halloween week features underdogs and backups
No more undefeated teams remain after the Green Bay Packers limped into Arizona and took down the Cardinals on a thrilling Thursday night 24-21. Week eight turned out to be one of upsets, with five victorious underdogs led by three … Read More
NFL week seven review: Cardinals and Bengals at the summit; new AFC powerhouses and quarterback superstars
Rolling back the years Heisman Trophy winners Kyler Murray and Joe Burrow (2018 and 2019 respectively) enjoyed good weekends as they helped the Arizona Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals to the top of the table in their respective Conferences. New AFC … Read More
NFL week six preview: Cardinals aim for sixth successive win; Ravers host the Chargers in big AFC clash
Week six match-ups to watch The Arizona Cardinals remain unbeaten but face a tough test travelling to Cleveland to face the Browns. Another NFL London game kicks off and the Chargers and Ravens face off to see who can take … Read More
NFL week one review: Brady rolls back the years again; Mahomes sparks comeback win; A look at the rookie quarterbacks
Week one recap The seven-month wait is over and week one of the 2021 NFL season has been completed. Heading into the season, several teams were fancied to win the Super Bowl including the defending champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers and … Read More