Scoop City: Inside The NFL

Can the Baltimore Ravens end the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff hopes? Will the Chicago Bears continue their improbable run in Week 14? Can Patrick Mahomes save the Kansas City Chiefs’ season? What should Justin Herbert fantasy owners do with the Chargers quarterback? And should quarterbacks be under center more?

Scoop City returns with its weekly road trip across the NFL. The first stop is Pittsburgh, where the Steelers’ season i...

Can the Dallas Cowboys continue their improbable run to a playoff berth or will the Detroit Lions get back on track with a pivotal win on Thursday night? Can the Pittsburgh Steelers actually summit the AFC race despite their offensive issues? And is the New York Giants’ head-coaching job more about managing personalities than drawing up plays?

James Palmer and Dianna Russini start in New York, where Joe Schoen addressed the medi...

Are the Pittsburgh Steelers reaching a breaking point following their loss to the Buffalo Bills? Will the Kansas City Chiefs actually miss the playoffs? Do the Philadelphia Eagles have an offensive identity crisis? And what should we make of the Carolina Panthers beating the Los Angeles Rams?

Scoop City returns with a look at the Steelers following their Week 13 loss to the Bills. Fans were heard chanting for Mike Tomlin to be f...

How important is the Thanksgiving Day matchup for the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions? Could the Dallas Cowboys be knocked out of postseason contention this week? Will Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears upset the Philadelphia Eagles? And will Aaron Rodgers be able to keep the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff hopes alive?

The NFC North might be on the line this Thanksgiving Day. The Packers and Lions are both still in the mix t...

Are the Los Angeles Rams the best team in football? Did the Kansas City Chiefs save their season on Sunday? Did Jerry Jones finally get things right for the Dallas Cowboys? What did we learn about Shedeur Sanders after his first start for the Cleveland Browns? And why have the Chicago Bears been so successful under Ben Johnson?

The Los Angeles Rams have emerged as one of the top teams in the NFL — but are they the top team? Form...

Do the Dallas Cowboys have a chance to save their season or will it be too little, too late for Dak and company? Will the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams actually hang on to the NFC North lead? Can Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs survive a desperate showdown with the surging Indianapolis Colts? Have the Packers done enough to go deep in the playoffs or will their season end like it has in recent years?

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Will the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams actually win the NFC North? Has Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson been frustrated with their floundering offense? What does Aaron Rodgers’ wrist injury mean for the Pittsburgh Steelers? And will the Kansas City Chiefs actually miss the postseason?

Scoop City returns with a deep dive into the surprising Chicago Bears. Ben Johnson’s group is currently leading a highly compet...

Are the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes in danger of missing the playoffs? How do the Philadelphia Eagles continue to win despite their offensive struggles? Can Josh Allen keep carrying the Buffalo Bills? And what should we make of Shedeur Sanders’ regular-season Cleveland Browns debut?

The Denver Broncos handed Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs their second straight loss, dropping them to 5-5. Is Kansas City in danger of mi...

Thursday’s episode of Scoop City dives into the growing frustration in Philadelphia after A.J. Brown’s “unapologetic” comments about the Eagles’ struggling offense. Can the Ravens take advantage of the inconsistent AFC North, or could another Lamar Jackson injury end Baltimore’s hopes of saving its season? The Seahawks and Rams bring into focus which team is a real contender to win the NFC. Plus, we help set your fantasy lineup for...

Wednesday’s episode of Scoop City examines the fallout from the New York Giants' firing of head coach Brian Daboll. Do the Green Bay Packers need to hit the panic button after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles? Which teams are in desperate need of a turnaround in Week 11? And is eggnog overrated?

On Monday, the New York Giants parted ways with head coach Brian Daboll. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini shares insig...

Scoop City returns with reactions to the New York Giants' firing of head coach Brian Daboll. The New England Patriots have taken a commanding lead in the AFC East, and now Drake Maye is in the MVP conversation. The Buffalo Bills fell to the Miami Dolphins in stunning fashion. Will the Bills be in danger of missing the postseason? And why did Dan Campbell take over play-calling duties for the Detroit Lions?

The New York Giants fi...

Are the Seattle Seahawks contenders in the NFC after their trade deadline acquisition of Rashid Shaheed? Is the New England Patriots offense explosive despite a lack of weapons? Will Matthew Stafford finally win his first MVP? And is Derrick Henry’s high school record actually in danger of being broken?

The Seattle Seahawks bolstered their wide receiver group by trading for Rashid Shaheed. The former Saints wideout reunites with...

The New York Jets hit the reset button at the trade deadline. How did the deals for Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner go down? What does the Williams trade mean for the Dallas Cowboys? The Seattle Seahawks bolstered their offense by adding Rashid Shaheed. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini takes you inside NFL trade deadline day and explains why some deals did not get done.

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Should the Washington Commanders have pulled quarterback Jayden Daniels before his injury? Is there cause for concern for the Kansas City Chiefs after their loss to the Buffalo Bills? How dominant can the Philadelphia Eagles' defense be after adding Jaelan Phillips? Can the Minnesota Vikings make a playoff push now that J.J. McCarthy is starting again?

The Commanders will be without Daniels after he suffered a dislocated elbow a...

It’s a Halloween Week 9 edition of Scoop City with James Palmer and a stacked lineup of insiders from The Athletic! We’re serving up more treats than tricks as the NFL trade deadline approaches and several playoff contenders face must-win moments. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for your insider breakdowns straight from the locker room.

The AFC playoff picture heats up as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs square off ...

Welcome back to Scoop City! James Palmer and The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini are breaking down the midseason stretch of the NFL heading into Week 9 — including which teams are surging, who’s slipping, and what’s still to come at the trade deadline.

As the NFL trade deadline nears, Palmer and Russini dive into the biggest questions around the league, including why big-name players like A.J. Brown and Chris Olave ...

What does Jordan Love and the Packers’ win over the Steelers mean for the NFC? Did Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles correct their offensive issues? Should Drake Maye be at the top of the MVP conversation? Did Justin Fields prove the doubters wrong? And, can the Dallas Cowboys correct their defensive woes?

The Green Bay Packers made a statement on Sunday night with a dominant win over their former QB, Aaron Rodgers, and th...

Will Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers spoil the Green Bay Packers’ trip to Pittsburgh? Are the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes back? Which quarterback has impressed Chase Daniel through seven weeks? And which Carolina Panthers running back should crack your starting lineup in fantasy football?

Scoop City returns with a “stock up or stock down” report on quarterbacks across the league. Former NFL QB Chase Daniel breaks down ...

What went wrong for the New York Giants in Denver? The San Francisco 49ers continue to win. Are reinforcements on the way for the Niners? What’s the latest with Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels' injury? And, did the Philadelphia Eagles make a statement with their win against the Minnesota Vikings?

Scoop City returns with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the New York Giants' epic collapse in Denver against the Bronco...