Willie McGinest explains how Bill Belichick and the Patriots seem to regularly find gold in the later rounds of the NFL draft. Plus, he scouts some good potential fits, like Alabama's Ryan Anderson.

The Panthers announced Friday that the Patriots have shipped their second-round pick south in exchange for pass-rusher Kony Ealy and Carolina's third-rounder.

Riveted by the Raiders? Captivated by the Cowboys? You're not alone. Gregg Rosenthal ranks the 10 most watchable teams for the stretch run. Plus, new depths to Andy Reid and Matthew Stafford.

Matt Ryan leads the No. 1 scoring offense. Philip Rivers leads the No. 3 scoring offense. Get all of your information on Falcons-Chargers, and every other Week 7 game in Cheat Sheet.

Can Zeke's Cowboys run past Clay Matthews and the Packers? With Sunday kickoff approaching, check out the Week 6 Cheat Sheet for everything you need to know.

If the Jacksonville Jaguars plan to even their record against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, they'll need to do so without cornerback Prince Amukamara and running back Chris Ivory.

The Chicago Bears could be without two offensive cogs. Guard Kyle Long and wideout Kevin White were both listed as questionable Friday for Sunday's game against the Texans.

In the latest blow to New England's pass rush, Jabaal Sheard is reportedly dealing with an MCL injury. How long is the defensive end expected to be out of commission?

What's the one thing Ezekiel Elliott must display early? Is this the year Teddy Bridgewater makes the leap? How healthy will Tyrann Mathieu be in 2016? Elliot Harrison studies the biggest NFC storylines.

It's difficult to build a compelling case -- barring a reinstatement of Brady's Deflategate suspension -- that this is the year the Pats finally falter. But can any other team win the AFC East?

The Cleveland Browns have signed former New York Jets inside linebacker Demario Davis to a two-year deal worth $8 million. Who else found new homes on Wednesday?

Former Colts linebacker Jerrell Freeman signed a three-year deal with the Bears. Does Chicago now have the league's most improved linebacker corps?

The New York Jets will host Pittsburgh Steelers left tackle Kelvin Beachum on a visit soon, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday. Is Beachum destined for the Big Apple?

A day after Malik Jackson agreed to a whopping six-year, $90 million deal with the Jaguars, the Bears landed ex-Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan on a four-year deal.

With a week left before the free-agent market opens, there are several teams with plenty of salary-cap space. Conor Orr breaks down which teams have the most room to maneuver.

What will the Jets do about Muhammad Wilkerson? The defensive end is poised to get franchise tagged by New York. Conor Orr takes a look at the other top free agent defenders available.

The final Sunday of the regular season is upon us and the Patriots are one win away from home-field advantage. Will Tom Brady lead a win over the Dolphins? Kevin Patra breaks down every contest.

The Seahawks ruled out running back Marshawn Lynch from their season finale against the Cardinals. He hasn't played since Week 10 due to an abdomen injury. Check the rest of the day's injury news.

Cardinals running back Andre Ellington (toe) is expected to return to action when Arizona hosts the Green Bay Packers today, according to NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport.

The Texans might be forced to play without starting quarterback Brian Hoyer as he continues to recover from a concussion. Meanwhile, the Bengals will be without Tyler Eifert on Sunday.

Two backups -- AJ McCarron and Brock Osweiler -- will quarterback the Bengals and the Broncos in Monday's crucial AFC matchup. Here's everything you need to know before kickoff.

With plenty of fantasy championships on the line, Marcas Grant looks toward a familiar name to return to his star status for IDP owners. More on that in this week's Reading the Defense.

Thanksgiving felt like the end of the road for two NFC East teams. For the Green Bay Packers, it was yet another humbling loss to a division rival. What else did we learn from Thursday's three games?