
Jerry Donabedian believes rookies and new coaches will face a tougher transition than usual in an offseason that's likely to have abbreviated practice schedules.

Peter Schoenke attempts to answer the question: is Kirk Cousins the Vikings' missing link to postseason success?

The NFL free agency process can feel like a whirlwind, so look here for an up to date one-stop inventory.

Blake Bortles has been a fantasy playoffs hero, but will he play much in Week 17? Jacksonville, Kansas City, the L.A. Rams and Philly all are candidates to rest their regulars. Check out Jeff Erickson's rankings.

With Austin Ekeler suffering a broken hand, Melvin Gordon stands to benefit from extra chances in the passing game, in addition to handling his usual heavy workload on the ground.

With last week's back injury a non-issue, Keenan Allen is set to produce against a Jets defense that hasn't defended the slot well.

With Marvin Lewis likely headed out the door, the lifeless Bengals provide an accommodating matchup for Detroit's Matthew Stafford and Theo Riddick.

Ezekiel Elliott returns this week - where does he rank on the Week 16 Value Meter? Check out that and all of Jeff Erickson's weekly rankings.

Juan Carlos Blanco examines who's fortunes and rising and falling heading into Week 16 and likes what he's seen from Mitchell Trubisky now that the rookie is being allowed to show what he can do.

All the Thielen puns have already been made, but he and the Vikings have a great matchup this week against the banged-up Bengals.

Juan Carlos Blanco looks at whose fortunes are changing heading into Week 14 and couldn't help but be impressed by Josh Gordon's performance after his unprecented layoff.

What will Josh Gordon do in his second game back, this time at home in what projects to be a friendlier matchup?

Alvin Kamara continues to tear it up each week - he's third in this week's Flex Rankings. Check out all of Jeff Erickson's rankings for Week 13.

Russell Wilson may be running for his life each week, but he's also running wild behind his makeshift offensive line. He has a favorable matchup against the Niners this week.

Can Melvin Gordon bounce back from last week's awful showing against Jacksonville in a good-on-paper matchup against the Bills? Check out all of Jeff Erickson's Week 11 Rankings.

Robby Anderson and the Jets get to face the woeful Tampa Bay defense this week. Check out all of Jeff Erickson's Week 10 rankings.