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Power Rankings: Who's rising and falling, plus we picked under-the-radar fantasy standouts
Deebo Samuel is among the top point-getters at receiver, Sam Darnold looks improved and Devin Singletary has stepped it up a notch.
TOP HEADLINES
QUARTERBACK TALK
Once the Bears turn to Justin Fields at QB, there's no going back
In Chicago, Justin Fields is the future. Andy Dalton is the placeholder. And Dalton’s knee injury versus the Bengals might have expedited the process.
'Frustrated' Cardinals QB Kyler Murray has higher expectations than 2-0
Murray is annoyed by "ugly" penalties, interceptions and sacks he says are holding the Cardinals back.
With Carson Wentz injured, it's fair to question Colts' QB depth
Considering the Andrew Luck saga and Wentz's injury history, it was a big risk having no experienced backups.
NFL DRAFT BUZZ
Projected 2022 draft order: Lions are new favorite for No. 1 pick
The Lions and Jets are struggling through the first two weeks of the season. Here's how the ESPN Football Power Index sees Round 1.
Kiper's draft notebook: Sleepers, risers and the biggest surprises so far
Liberty QB Malik Willis looks even better and transfers are moving up draft boards. Mel Kiper looks ahead.
'NO LONGER A FOOTBALL STORY'
Kimes: No football conversations about Deshaun Watson right now
IT'S RAINING PENALTY FLAGS
The NFL cracked down on taunting, but it might not last: Everything we know so far
Through two weeks of the 2021 NFL season, we've seen 11 flags for taunting -- as many as we saw in the entire 2020 campaign. Why? And is the uptick here to stay?
AROUND NFL NATION
Chiefs don't have a championship defense right now
The Chiefs are the NFL's worst in yards and rushing yards allowed per game, are giving up more than 30 points per game and they're missing tackles.
CHECKING IN ON THE NFL MVP RACE
Who's worth a play entering Week 3?
Doug Kezirian takes a look at the NFL MVP race and helps you build a portfolio for the season.
TRENDING UP IN DALLAS?
Cowboys overcome difficult week to build confidence for season ahead
The Cowboys aren't far from 0-2. But they eked out a needed win on the road that could provide the foundation the season is built upon.
Spears calls out Greeny for trying to hop on Cowboys' bandwagon
FANTASY FOOTBALL
Fantasy football trade index and rest-of-season rankings: Is now the time to trade for Jonathan Taylor?
Eric Karabell provides his rankings for the remainder of the 2021 season and helps gauge which players may be good to trade for or trade away.
Top Headlines
- Steelers' Roethlisberger dealing with pec injury
- One injured as Superdome roof catches on fire
- Texans to start rookie Mills at QB; Taylor to IR
- Co-founder of Raiders' Black Hole fan section dies
- Packers' Jones recovers chain with dad's ashes
- Browns WR Landry to IR, out at least 3 games
- Packers cut TE Sternberger with ban complete
- Golladay says outburst was at Garrett, not Jones
- Barnwell: Inside crushing Week 2 losses
ESPN Daily Podcast
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
Picking the winners (ESPN+)
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NFL execs pick award winners for 2021: Predicting MVP, top rookies, Player of the Year honors, comeback stars, breakouts, more
Who will win MVP? Who will be the NFL's top rookies? Who is primed for a big breakout? We asked execs, scouts and coaches around the league for their picks.
Drawing up the paths (ESPN+)
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Super Bowl 56: The case for all 32 NFL teams to win a title in 2022, from the Texans to the Chiefs and Bucs
Think your favorite team has no shot at a title this season? Think again. Let's count them down, from the worst squad to the best.
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The best of 'NFL Films Presents,' now on ESPN+
Explore the history of the league with over 80 archived episodes from the extensive NFL Films library.
