As John Dorsey steps in, Browns show they’re closer than they look

The Browns’ first game after John Dorsey’s hiring was a heartbreaker. It also was a reminder that Cleveland’s new general manager is in position to reap his predecessor’s harvest.

The Browns’ first game after John Dorsey’s hiring was a heartbreaker. It also was a reminder that Cleveland’s new general manager is in position to reap his predecessor’s harvest.

Week 14 NFL picks straight up: Cowboys bully Giants; Jaguars edge Seahawks

Our Week 14 NFL picks and predictions feature more embarrassment for New York. Plus, Jacksonville establishes itself as a legit playoff contender with a big win.

Our Week 14 NFL picks and predictions feature more embarrassment for New York. Plus, Jacksonville establishes itself as a legit playoff contender with a big win.

Steelers vs. Bengals is a painful, expensive rivalry, not just ‘AFC North football’

These teams have gone overboard every time they’ve met since 2015, to the tune of nearly $300,000 in fines, multiple suspensions and catastrophic injuries.

These teams have gone overboard every time they’ve met since 2015, to the tune of nearly $300,000 in fines, multiple suspensions and catastrophic injuries.

Giants shakeup signals biggest crisis in four decades, no easy solution

No matter which path the Giants take to fix the mess they created, New York could struggle to fill the coach and GM jobs with its preferred people.

No matter which path the Giants take to fix the mess they created, New York could struggle to fill the coach and GM jobs with its preferred people.

Blow to Ravens’ defense means bad offense has to get better fast

A Ravens defense that has caught lots of breaks had a big one go against it with Jimmy Smith’s injury. Joe Flacco and the offense, time to join the party.

A Ravens defense that has caught lots of breaks had a big one go against it with Jimmy Smith’s injury. Joe Flacco and the offense, time to join the party.

Eagles’ failed gamble sign of how NFC is gaining on them

The gap between the Eagles and the rest of the NFC seemed so big at times this season, but not any more. One play in Seattle epitomized the gap closing.

The gap between the Eagles and the rest of the NFC seemed so big at times this season, but not any more. One play in Seattle epitomized the gap closing.

Week 13 NFL picks straight up: Can Panthers overcome Saints in New Orleans?

In our Week 13 NFL picks and predictions, the schedule gives us a post-Thanksgiving feast. The main dish will be the Panthers-Saints rematch in the NFC South.

In our Week 13 NFL picks and predictions, the schedule gives us a post-Thanksgiving feast. The main dish will be the Panthers-Saints rematch in the NFC South.

Death of Cowboys’ offense without Ezekiel Elliott is greatly exaggerated

The Cowboys’ offense was better in the second half against Washington, than in all three games Ezekiel Elliott had missed. Hello, Dak Prescott and Alfred Morris.

The Cowboys’ offense was better in the second half against Washington, than in all three games Ezekiel Elliott had missed. Hello, Dak Prescott and Alfred Morris.

Seven NFL coaching moves that could cost (or earn) a playoff spot

Bench your quarterback when you’re still a wild-card team? Onside kick in the season opener? The difference between being in and out of the playoffs is that thin.

Bench your quarterback when you’re still a wild-card team? Onside kick in the season opener? The difference between being in and out of the playoffs is that thin.