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Riker Report: Quarterback changes, trade requests highlight busy start to NFL offseason

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One month removed from Super Bowl LIX, the NFL is still providing plenty of entertainment value. The NFL landscape has been littered with trade requests from All-Pros, cryptic social media posts, quarterback trades and overpriced signings, all against the backdrop of the excitement of the NFL combine and upcoming draft. Even the defending Super Bowl … Continue reading Riker Report: Quarterback changes, trade requests highlight busy start to NFL offseason

Riker Report: Eagles pound Chiefs in stunning Super Bowl LIX (and what to make of the NFL awards results)

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In one of the most shocking Super Bowl results in recent memory, the Philadelphia Eagles demolished the 17-2 Kansas City Chiefs and thwarted KC’s attempt for an unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat. Though the game was not competitive for all but the first couple minutes, the outcome left plenty for NFL fans to dissect heading into … Continue reading Riker Report: Eagles pound Chiefs in stunning Super Bowl LIX (and what to make of the NFL awards results)

Riker Report: 10 NFL storylines with staying power leading into Super Bowl LIX

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The stage is set for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, but the action around the NFL isn’t limited to the Big Easy. From the teams that nearly missed out on the Super Bowl to those who missed the playoffs entirely but are making waves in the offseason, the last month has felt like an … Continue reading Riker Report: 10 NFL storylines with staying power leading into Super Bowl LIX

Riker Report: Regular season report cards for 2024 playoff teams (and a couple extra AFC squads)

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Last week, I assessed the 2024 seasons of the bottom half of the NFL, the 16 teams with dashed playoff hopes and unrealized potential. I’m shifting my focus to the top half this week and taking a look at the 14 playoff entrants, along with the two contestants for the last AFC wild card spot … Continue reading Riker Report: Regular season report cards for 2024 playoff teams (and a couple extra AFC squads)

Riker Report: Report cards for the 16 teams on the outside of the playoff picture

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When NFL teams make an early-round draft selection or a headline-grabbing free agency signing, experts are quick to assess the transaction and slap on a grade. Those grades may not take into account the team’s decision-making process, the fit with the team or the player’s potential for growth, and they can become fodder for some … Continue reading Riker Report: Report cards for the 16 teams on the outside of the playoff picture

Riker Report Week 16: Commanders punch playoff ticket with thrilling divisional win

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Welcome to the Riker Report, where I open up my game day files each week and share a quick-hitter observation or development from each of the eight NFL divisions. Divisional battles in Baltimore and Landover, Maryland brought clarity to the playoff picture this weekend, headlined by masterful performances by award hopefuls in Lamar Jackson and … Continue reading Riker Report Week 16: Commanders punch playoff ticket with thrilling divisional win

Riker Report Week 15: Atlanta’s quarterback swap, Broncos’ defensive romp headline eventful Week 15

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Welcome to the Riker Report, where I open up my game day files each week and share a quick-hitter observation or development from each of the eight NFL divisions. Quarterback benchings have transformed both playoff contenders and afterthoughts alike, while a couple of divisional battles have shaped playoff races. These are the developments you need … Continue reading Riker Report Week 15: Atlanta’s quarterback swap, Broncos’ defensive romp headline eventful Week 15

Riker Report Week 13: Pennsylvania’s NFL teams are getting hot at the right time

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Welcome to the Riker Report, where I open up my game day files each week and share a quick-hitter observation or development from each of the eight NFL divisions. A third NFL head coach has been fired, while the league’s first playoff bids have been clinched. Here’s a closer look at eight meaningful storylines from … Continue reading Riker Report Week 13: Pennsylvania’s NFL teams are getting hot at the right time

Riker Report Week 12: Flurry of fourth-quarter touchdowns lift Cowboys over Commanders

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Welcome to the Riker Report, where I open up my game day files each week and share a quick-hitter observation or development from each of the eight NFL divisions. A week after taking a bye week from the column to cover the Broncos’ rout of the Falcons, I’m back and ready to delve into the … Continue reading Riker Report Week 12: Flurry of fourth-quarter touchdowns lift Cowboys over Commanders