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Optimism in the NFL tends to be closely tied to a team's starting quarterback. So which fan bases are most optimistic heading into 2024?
Nick Kosmider, Chad Graff and Adam Jahns
NFL decision-makers' predictions for 2024: Caleb Williams delivers, Cowboys struggle, more
Jeff Howe
NFL best bets Week 1: Trusting in Josh Allen and fading the Bo Nix hype for now
Austin Mock71
Colts stuck on hamster wheel of mediocrity under Chris Ballard. Is it win or else in 2024?
James Boyd77
The Athletic's NFL QB stock report, Week 1: It's Patrick Mahomes, then everyone else
Jeff Howe199
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Haason Reddick's holdout, Justin Herbert's foot and an untested kicker in Green Bay are among the issues our experts identified.
The Athletic NFL Staff and more39
The NFL Week 1 Power Rankings are here, and we're doing a vibe check for every team heading into the season.
Josh Kendall270
Dozens of NFL executives and coaches weigh in with thoughts on how the 2024 season will unfold for each team.
Jeff Howe200
The performances of Harrison, Lamar Jackson, Micah Parsons and others will go a long way in setting a season tone for their teams.
Mike Jones254
Our staff compiled 32 NFL stadium guides, one for every team, to help fans buy tickets and enjoy the day watching their favorite clubs.
James Boyd and The Athletic NFL Staff4
“At one point people thought seatbelts were f---ing stupid,” Granson told The Athletic on Thursday.
James Boyd237
Will the Lions post consecutive double-digit win seasons for the first time in team history? Can Jayden Daniels lift the Commanders?
The Athletic NFL Staff377
For the second year in a row, the Patriots face a stacked slate of quarterbacks, as AFC teams have eight of the nine hardest schedules.
Mike Sando60
In our sixth annual agent survey, reps offered thoughts on everything from QB contracts to top talent evaluators to ways to improve the NFL.
Ben Standig347
Ballard has unwavering conviction in his team-building philosophy. “It’s what we believe. If it gets me fired, so be it.”
James Boyd25
QB Mike White, WR Tim Patrick and C Dylan McMahon were among Tuesday's cuts that intrigued The Athletic's NFL writers most.
The Athletic NFL Staff210
Did the Colts make the right call keeping Sam Ehlinger over Jason Bean?
James Boyd24
It's way, way too early to declare any 2024 first-round picks as busts, but some did get off to better starts than others in preseason.
Nick Baumgardner92
From rookie Spencer Rattler shining with the Saints to Anthony Richardson still needing improvement in Indy, there has been plenty to glean.
Ted Nguyen77
With a growing number of QBs using biomechanics to guide offseason training, teams are figuring out how to implement the data.
Jourdan Rodrigue39
Aaron Rodgers missed Tier 1 for the first time in the 11th annual survey of 50 NFL coaches and execs. His successor in Green Bay surged.
Mike Sando1175
The Athletic's NFL beat reporters address the questions keeping fantasy managers up at night.
The Athletic NFL Staff38
The first drive Thursday night was precise, purposeful and damn near perfect. After that, Richardson's play was much choppier.
James Boyd45
Tell us how hopeful you're feeling about your favorite NFL team and why. The results and top responses will be shared in a future story.
Adam Jahns169
The Colts must trim their roster to 53 players by Tuesday evening. They have a few tough decisions to make.
James Boyd23
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