Author: viyer@sportingnews.com (Vinnie Iyer)

NFL Power Rankings: Saints, Rams elevate again for Week 11

In an NFL season marked by surprises and unexpected rises, no teams are doing it better than New Orleans and L.A. As the Saints keep stomping, the Rams keep romping.

In an NFL season marked by surprises and unexpected rises, no teams are doing it better than New Orleans and L.A. As the Saints keep stomping, the Rams keep romping.

Jay Cutler isn’t Dolphins’ biggest obstacle to playoff berth

The fill-in QB isn’t the problem in Miami; the guys on the other side of the ball are. They turned in their worst performance of the season Monday night. That’s a bad sign with tough foes ahead.

The fill-in QB isn’t the problem in Miami; the guys on the other side of the ball are. They turned in their worst performance of the season Monday night. That’s a bad sign with tough foes ahead.

Cowboys learn they can survive without Ezekiel Elliott, but not without Tyron Smith

It took just one brutal day in Atlanta to remind Dallas that Tyron Smith, not Ezekiel Elliott, is the player on offense it absolutely must have as it fights for a playoff spot in the NFC.

It took just one brutal day in Atlanta to remind Dallas that Tyron Smith, not Ezekiel Elliott, is the player on offense it absolutely must have as it fights for a playoff spot in the NFC.

Vikings need to ride Case Keenum, even if Teddy Bridgewater is ready to return

It makes no sense for the Vikings to bench a rolling Case Keenum in favor of a rusty Teddy Bridgewater. Keenum is a big reason Minnesota has a two-game lead in the NFC North.

It makes no sense for the Vikings to bench a rolling Case Keenum in favor of a rusty Teddy Bridgewater. Keenum is a big reason Minnesota has a two-game lead in the NFC North.

Week 10 NFL picks against spread: Saints stump Bills; Falcons cool Cowboys

Our Week 10 NFL picks against the spread feature a New Orleans win in Buffalo, plus an exciting NFC game in Atlanta.

Our Week 10 NFL picks against the spread feature a New Orleans win in Buffalo, plus an exciting NFC game in Atlanta.

Richard Sherman’s injury chills Seahawks, sends them down uncertain path

Richard Sherman’s season-ending Achilles injury brings uncertainty to Seattle. The “Legion of Boom” won’t go bust without its charter member, but by no means will it still be supersonic.

Richard Sherman’s season-ending Achilles injury brings uncertainty to Seattle. The “Legion of Boom” won’t go bust without its charter member, but by no means will it still be supersonic.

Dak Prescott can keep Cowboys offense rolling with or without Ezekiel Elliott

With Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension looming, Dallas’ offense could be without a key player in the coming weeks. Good thing the Cowboys have Dak Prescott.

With Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension looming, Dallas’ offense could be without a key player in the coming weeks. Good thing the Cowboys have Dak Prescott.

NFL playoff picture: Cowboys back in business; Saints, Rams keep rising

The NFL playoff picture after Week 9 has Dallas back in the postseason mix, while New Orleans and Los Angeles continue to climb.

The NFL playoff picture after Week 9 has Dallas back in the postseason mix, while New Orleans and Los Angeles continue to climb.