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2023 NFL Offensive Player Rankings, Week 3: Three offensive surprises who aren't flukes

2023 NFL Offensive Player Rankings, Week 3: Three offensive surprises who aren't flukes

The biggest offensive surprise of the first two weeks of the 2023 NFL season? I have to think it’s Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua. Selected in the fifth round of April’s draft, the BYU product has caught everything Matthew Stafford has thrown his way, setting several league records in the process. The rookie…

NFL RB Index, Week 3: Five potential trade fits for Cam Akers; Bijan Robinson climbs top 15 RB ranks

NFL RB Index, Week 3: Five potential trade fits for Cam Akers; Bijan Robinson climbs top 15 RB ranks

EDITOR’S UPDATE: This article was published prior to the Los Angeles Rams trading running back Cam Akers to the Minnesota Vikings, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday. The teams will swap late-round picks in 2026. Last week, I discussed Jonathan Taylor trade fits in this space. This week, I’m turning to another running back…

Frank Reich: Andy Dalton taking short-yardage reps can limit rookie Bryce Young's 'exposure'

The Carolina Panthers utilized Andy Dalton as a designated fourth-down quarterback in Monday night’s loss to the New Orleans Saints. Dalton replaced Bryce Young twice in short-yardage situations, one sideswiped by a false start and the other a pitch to Miles Sanders. Panthers head coach Frank Reich noted that Dalton taking short-yardage reps could be…

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey not worried about heavy workload to open season

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey took every rep in Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Rams, with Elijah Mitchell saddled to the bench. Over two weeks, McCaffrey has taken 91.7% of the reps. McCaffrey isn’t fretting about his usage early in the season. “I think it’s all dependent on how the game’s going,”…

NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Nick Chubb injury + waiver wire targets

Marcas Grant & Michael F. Florio are back for a fresh edition of the podcast. The guys start the show discussing Nick Chubb‘s injury Monday night and the fantasy implications. Afterwards, the guys dive into Florio’s top waiver wire targets for this week, with a surprise name at the top of the list. Lastly, the fellas wrap up…

Raiders offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi says WR Hunter Renfrow 'not deterred' by one target in two games

Hunter Renfrow was hoping 2022 was a “fluke.” One catch, 23 yards and 38 snaps into the 2023 season, it certainly doesn’t appear it was. Nevertheless, Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi insists Renfrow hasn’t been left out of the game plan, and with a team-first approach his wideout remains steadfast in his approach….

Jets WR Garrett Wilson on 14-game losing streak to Patriots: 'That's unacceptable'

The New York Jets lost Aaron Rodgers for the season in Week 1. They lost in blowout fashion to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. In Week 3, they’re facing a rival that’s dominated them for more than a decade. In the eyes of second-year standout Garrett Wilson, another Jets loss to the New England…

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, Jan. 12

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, Jan. 12

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com’s transaction hub for a daily breakdown. NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order READ: NFL coaching, general manager tracker Atlanta Falcons 2023 · 7-10-0 COACHING INTERVIEWS The Falcons interview Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for their head…

Atlanta Falcons training camp preview: Key dates, notable additions, biggest storylines

Atlanta Falcons training camp preview: Key dates, notable additions, biggest storylines

AFC East AFC North AFC South AFC West NFC East NFC North NFC South NFC West With 2024 NFL training camps set to open, it’s time to get up to speed on all 32 NFL teams. Bobby Kownack has the lowdown on position battles, key players and notable subplots across the NFC South. Buccaneers Falcons…

TRUE OR FALSE: Cowboys NFL's best team? Bengals in real trouble? Patriots cooked? Josh Allen BACK?

In Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season … The Jaguars missed a golden opportunity to beat the Chiefs in Jacksonville. The Seahawks showed off their talent and toughness, outlasting the Lions in Detroit. The Broncos and Cardinals completely fell apart, blowing three-score leads in front of horrified home fans. All of that is true…