What did coach O’Connell change to open up Vikings’ offense?

Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterNov 5, 2024, 06:00 AM ET

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MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Jefferson stepped to the microphones last week and delivered a revelation that nearly slipped through unnoticed. During his weekly news conference with local reporters, the <a

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Making a run for it: Line play, scheme, depth have Commanders thinking playoff run

John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterNov 5, 2024, 06:00 AM ET

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MEADOWLANDS, N.J. — The Washington Commanders didn’t have their top third-down back in a game earlier this season. It didn’t matter. They didn’t

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Week 10 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the biggest remaining game for every team

NFL Nation, ESPNNov 5, 2024, 07:00 AM ET

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Welcome to Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season. The trade deadline is here, and it’s midseason.

The Kansas City Chiefs are the lone undefeated team, after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday. Three teams — the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills and Washington Commanders — boast seven wins this season, while nine teams have only two victories.

In addition to the updated rankings, we asked NFL Nation reporters to pick the most important game of the second half of the season for

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Bowles defends Buccaneers not going for two

Jenna Laine, ESPN Staff WriterNov 5, 2024, 03:43 AM ET

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles defended his decision to kick an extra point and not try a two-point conversion after his team scored a touchdown with 30 seconds remaining in regulation in Monday night’s eventual 30-24 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

“We wanted to get into overtime with the

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Mahomes shakes off ‘scary’ injury, lifts KC to 8-0

Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterNov 5, 2024, 01:16 AM ET

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For a moment Monday night, Patrick Mahomes said he feared the worst. He had to be helped to his feet after injuring his ankle in the fourth quarter and for a few seconds wondered whether he would be able to finish the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“Definitely scary,” Mahomes said later. “I think it hurt more just because it’s the same ankle I rolled last

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Chiefs survive OT, Mahomes injury scare to beat Bucs

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ESPN Staff WriterJenna Laine covers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for ESPN. She started covering the Bucs for ESPN in 2016, but she has covered the team since 2009. Follow Jenna on Twitter: @JennaLaineESPN.Nov 4, 2024, 11:46 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have found their way to 8-0 this season by winning in some improbable ways. Perhaps none of them more unlikely than their 30-24 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on

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Bill Belichick, Jason Sudeikis and Maria Taylor join Week 9’s ‘ManningCast’

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The “ManningCast” is back for another week with the “Monday Night Football” matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Both teams are making their second appearance on the alternate broadcast this season: The Chiefs defeated the New Orleans Saints in Week 5, while the Buccaneers lost to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7. This is the fourth time Kansas City has been featured on the show, while it’s the sixth time for Tampa Bay.

Peyton and Eli Manning will be joined

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Ravens CB Humphrey: Not DC’s fault for struggles

Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterNov 4, 2024, 08:05 PM ET

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OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey offered support for criticized defensive coordinator Zach Orr,

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Chargers seek clarity for lack of calls for Herbert

Kris Rhim, ESPNNov 4, 2024, 06:45 PM ET

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that he and the team are frustrated by the lack of roughing-the-passer calls on Justin Herbert in recent weeks and have submitted plays to the NFL for clarification.

Harbaugh compared the hits to Herbert to how NBA players would foul Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal but he wouldn’t receive calls because of his size.

“Does it sound like I’m complaining? Maybe? I could be,” Harbaugh said. “I think he doesn’t get some of those calls when

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Fantasy football waiver wire: Look to Cedric Tillman ahead of Week 10

Eric Moody, ESPNSep 5, 2024, 10:00 AM ET

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The NFL is a “next man up” league. By extension, your fantasy football league is as well. You acquired your team during the draft, but it’s the moves you make as the season unfolds that will ultimately decide if you’re playoff-bound or planning for next season. Every week, we’ll help you identify the players available in more than 50% of ESPN leagues whose value has

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