With so many players and a limited, high-stakes schedule, the N.F.L. is one of the best leagues at producing compelling story lines. Like those of Brock Purdy and Geno Smith.
Category: National Football League
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Two Backup Quarterbacks and the Relentless N.F.L. Narrative Machine
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Tom Coughlin Looks Back at Giants’ Super Bowl Win
The New York Times – Sports:Tom Coughlin, the former Giants coach, looks back on his first Super Bowl victory and his time serving as primary caregiver to his wife, Judy.
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N.F.L. Week 15 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
The New York Times – Sports:The Dolphins’ and Bills’ prolific receivers may be iced in a freezing night game on Saturday before the Giants and Commanders meet in a battle to avoid the N.F.C. East’s cellar.
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The Lions Are Finally Playing Up to Their Coach’s Tough-Guy Image
The New York Times – Sports:The Detroit Lions turned their season around thanks to a people-throwing offensive line and gambling play calls. Much of it owes to the personality and tactics of Coach Dan Campbell.
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What We Learned From Week 14 in the N.F.L.
The New York Times – Sports:Receiver Jameson Williams gave the Lions a major boost to beat the Vikings, the Cowboys avoided being upset but Houston exposed a weakness, and the Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence is earning some respect.
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Eagles Clinch a Playoff Spot With a Big Win Over the Giants
The New York Times – Sports:Philadelphia improved to 12-1, but the Giants (7-5-1) could not secure a victory for a fourth consecutive game.
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In Today’s N.F.L., Good Backups Pay Off (and Are Getting Paid)
The New York Times – Sports:Backup quarterbacks have been thrust into action at a high rate this season. A handful are keeping their playoff-bound teams afloat.
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N.F.L. Week 13 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
The New York Times – Sports:The Vikings and 49ers are both underdogs — Minnesota to the surging Lions, San Francisco to Tom Brady’s Buccaneers — in a weekend of “trap” games.
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Dan Snyder Impeded Sexual Harassment Investigation, Congress Finds
The New York Times – Sports:A congressional committee said the N.F.L. “has not protected workers from sexual harassment and abuse” and found that Snyder, the Commanders owner, went to great lengths to interfere in workplace inquiries.
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Congress Slams Dan Snyder and the N.F.L. for Impeding Sexual Harassment Investigation
The New York Times – Sports:A congressional committee said the N.F.L. “has not protected workers from sexual harassment and abuse” and found that Snyder, the Commanders owner, went to great lengths to interfere in workplace inquiries.
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What N.F.L. Broadcasters Left Out in Deshaun Watson’s Return
The New York Times – Sports:When Deshaun Watson’s suspension ended, the N.F.L.’s broadcast partners focused mainly on his return to the field, not on the behavior a hearing officer had deemed “predatory,” or on the women who accused him.
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The N.F.L. Playoff Picture Isn’t as Cloudy as Records Make It Seem
The New York Times – Sports:As teams jockey for 14 playoff spots over the end of the regular season, the gap between postseason hopefuls and championship contenders is widening.