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The new fourth-down rule?

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The new fourth-down rule?

With more competitive parity through the first six weeks of the NFL season, more teams are going for fourth downs than in years past. But how is the current trend holding up in the light? Cynthia Frelund breaks down the numbers and more in this week's edition of "Game Theory."

WHAT'S TRENDING

Players who will shine in Week 7 | 'GMFB'

Lakisha Wesseling remembers the wonderful life of her husband Chris in letter to their son Lincoln

Nate Burleson wakes up with 'GMFB,' weighs in on Week 7 NFL storylines

Reasons to watch Week 7

Week 7 win probabilities, score projections | Game Theory

NFL Game Pass

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Kurt Warner's top MVP candidates through first six weeks of 2021

Is Baker Mayfield a franchise QB? Smith Sr., Irvin get into heated debate

FANTASY FOOTBALL

NFL Fantasy 2021 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 7: Defenses

NFL Fantasy 2021 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 7: Running backs

NFL Fantasy 2021 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 7: Tight ends

NFL Fantasy 2021 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 7: Wide receivers

NFL Fantasy 2021 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 7: Quarterbacks

Fantasy Football waiver wire targets for Week 7 of 2021 NFL season

NFL Fantasy Football 2021 Marcas Grant's Sleepers Week 7

Fantasy PSA: Adam Rank's House of Free Agents

Michael F. Florio's top fantasy waiver-wire targets for Week 7

Kay Adams' Week 7 waiver wire targets

WEEK 7 GAME PREVIEWS

Chiefs vs. Titans preview | Week 7

Bengals vs. Ravens preview | Week 7

Saints vs. Seahawks preview | Week 7

Lions vs. Rams preview | Week 7

Colts vs. 49ers preview | Week 7

Jets vs. Patriots preview | Week 7

Texans vs. Cardinals preview | Week 7

Eagles vs. Raiders preview | Week 7

Washington vs. Packers preview | Week 7

Bears vs. Buccaneers preview | Week 7

Falcons vs. Dolphins preview | Week 7

Panthers vs. Giants preview | Week 7

Broncos vs. Browns preview | Week 7

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

2021 NFL season, Week 7: What we learned from Browns' win over Broncos on Thursday night

Broncos vs. Browns highlights | Week 7

D'Ernest Johnson reacts to first career win as RB1

Case Keenum explains what 'TNF' win means for Browns

Von Miller reacts to Broncos' loss to Browns

D'Ernest Johnson uses truck stick en route to first NFL TD

D'Ernest Johnson's best plays from 168-yard game | Week 7

Melvin Gordon dives at pylon for impressive receiving TD

Former UNLV QB Johnny Stanton makes first NFL TD catch

Javonte Williams caps Broncos' methodical 17-play drive with screen-pass TD

Courtland Sutton hops into toe-tap grab for 13 yards

Shelby Harris denies Browns points with key FG block

Jarvis Landry's bobbling fingertip grab deserves second look

John Johnson baits Teddy Bridgewater on endzone INT

D'Ernest Johnson hurdles defender on explosive 20-yard burst

Austin Hooper takes TE screen over middle for 34 yards

Case Keenum can't escape Shelby Harris on sack

Chase McLaughlin drills 52-yard field goal against the wind

CELEBRATING NATIONAL TIGHT ENDS DAY

Greatest tight end plays in history | NFL Throwback

Mic'd Up: George Kittle's best moments on National Tight Ends Day

Nick Shook's Top 10 tight ends ranking entering Week 7 of 2021

Dawson Knox explains how Travis Kelce has inspired him as tight end

Top 10 tight ends of the 2021 NFL season: Mark Andrews, Travis Kelce rolling

FEATURED

Lamar Jackson should exploit runs outside to go 6-0 vs. Bengals | Next Gen Edge

Derek Carr's play action improvements can slow Eagles pass rush | Next Gen Edge

Seahawks need to bring the pressure vs. Jameis Winston | Next Gen Edge

Next Gen Stats: Derrick Henry fastest ball carrier of 2021 on 76-yard TD | Week 6

Top 5 fastest ball carriers from Week 6 | Next Gen Stats

Next Gen Stats: Derek Carr's 5 most improbable completions | Week 6

Top 5 plays from Week 6 | Next Gen Stats

Top 5 connections by air distance through Sunday of Week 6

Most underrated players from Week 6 | Next Gen Stats

Next Gen Stats: Patrick Mahomes' 4 most improbable completions | Week 6

Next Gen Stats: Kirk Cousins' 5 most improbable completions | Week 6

Next Gen Stats: Kyler Murray's 3 most improbable completions | Week 6

Next Gen Stats: Carson Wentz's 3 most improbable completions | Week 6

Mayfield's Hail Mary to Peoples-Jones was longest air-yards completion of Next Gen Stats era

Players on record pace in 2021 | Next Gen Stats

Five most improbable Heinicke to McLaurin completions through five weeks | Next Gen Stats

Top 10 connections by air distance at first quarter mark | Next Gen Stats

Top 10 fastest players through quarter mark of 2021 season | Next Gen Stats

Top 10 plays from quarter mark of 2021 season | Next Gen Stats

ANALYSIS

Robert Woods discusses Jared Goff's departure, forging relationship with Matthew Stafford

RB Index, Week 7: Which NFL teams should trade for a running back before the Nov. 2 deadline?

NFL QB Index, Week 7: Dak Prescott hits No. 1 spot

NFL Power Rankings, Week 7: Cardinals reclaim No. 1 spot; Browns stumble out of top 10

Ten buyers and sellers ahead of 2021 NFL trade deadline

NFL Week 7 underdogs: Making the case for six teams to beat the odds

Aaron Rodgers-Bears, Tom Brady-Bills: Nine players who 'own' a rival team

Offensive Player Rankings, Week 7: Dak Prescott among three QBs reaching new highs

2022 NFL Draft order: Eagles holding three of top 11 picks

My Crucial Catch: How the NFL's cancer awareness campaign helped save my life

These Cowboys are different, Aaron Rodgers is the same, and the Steelers are still lame

Solidifying new coach, offensive adjustments among Raiders' priorities following Jon Gruden's resignation

Top 10 surprising performances so far: Cordarrelle Patterson, Dawson Knox among eyebrow-raisers

NFL trade deadline: An executive's guide to player transactions

2022 NFL Draft: Top 25 Senior Bowl prospects at midseason

Las Vegas Raiders left with 'a lot to process' after Jon Gruden's resignation

Jon Gruden's words cut against NFL's efforts to promote diversity

Devin White: The impact of my late brother's mentorship on my NFL journey, life

WEEK 7 BY THE NUMBERS

Cyn City: Frelund's Week 7 predictions powered by DraftKings Sportsbook

Cynthia Frelund projects point totals for Week 7 games

NFL Numbers: Week 6's Winning Numbers

Cynthia Frelund projects player stats in Week 7

Week 7 NFL game picks: Ravens top Bengals for sixth straight win; Chiefs tame Titans in Nashville

Week 7 win probabilities, score projections | Game Theory

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FROM THE CLUBS

Titans wear T-shirts during media availability for adoptable dogs

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Aaron Jones gifts scooters to Packers equipment manager

Behind the scenes of Sean Taylor's jersey retirement

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Steelers welcome back Hall of Fame alums

Photos: Eagles bid farewell to Zach Ertz

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Rolando Cantu, Cards run youth camp in Mexico during Hispanic Heritage Month

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