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18 NFL experts make second-half predictions: Playoff race shockers, MVP picks and one team losing out

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The midway point of the 2024 NFL season is here. After nine weeks, the Kansas City Chiefs are still undefeated, rookie Jayden Daniels is making a serious run at MVP and there’s no clear favorite in the NFC West. But a lot can happen over the next two months.

We asked 18 of our NFL analysts for their best second-half prediction. Which teams will shockingly make the playoffs? Who’s making a strong case for one of the league’s annual awards? What records could the Lions break this season? And which team could lose out the

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Recapping the NFL trade deadline: We tracked every deal, plus buzz from our reporters

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The 2024 NFL trade deadline passed at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and we saw 18 moves in total.

Things got started with the Seahawks trading with the Jaguars for defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris on Oct. 14. But the Jets made arguably the biggest splash, landing wide receiver Davante Adams from the Raiders the next day. On deadline day, we saw the Steelers pick up wide receiver Mike Williams, the Lions add edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, the Cowboys deal for wide receiver Jonathan Mingo and the Commanders trade for

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Macaulay Culkin’s Joe Burrow impression among Halloween fits

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It’s that time of year again.

Athletes (and at least one actor) are proving they’re just like us when it comes to their affinity for Halloween.

Exhibit A: This assortment of costumes from NHL players.

Whether it be a nod to Outkast or channeling “Elf,” there has been no shortage of creative costumes in 2024. Here are how some other stars got into spooky season:

WEMBY! 😱🎃 pic.twitter.com/biGipEqE6H

— NBA (@NBA) October 31, 2024

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— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 31, 2024

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— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 31, 2024

the big bad wolf 🐺 pic.twitter.com/QdVMwccMB1

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) October 29, 2024

🥶Ice

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Steelers defeat Giants and more results from Monday’s ‘sports equinox’

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not the Christmas season. Monday, Oct. 28, marked a sports equinox.

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The stars — and schedules — have aligned, and four of America’s major sports leagues have games happening at once. There was the continuation of the early games of the NBA and NHL regular seasons. There was “Monday Night Football.” There was Game 3 of the World Series. Heck, there were even MLS playoff games on Monday night!

In a moment that can only happen during a sports equinox, all four of New York’s teams in action —

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