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The Arizona Cardinals showed Sunday why they're the class of the NFC. Jeffri Chadiha explains how Arizona -- sans head coach Kliff Kingsbury -- improved to 6-0 with a resounding win over the Cleveland Browns.

Are the Raiders finally ready to get over the hump and back to the playoffs under Jon Gruden? Jeffri Chadiha explores that topic and more in his First Read ahead of Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season.

Can the Eagles jump out to a 2-0 start by knocking off the 49ers? Are the Cowboys en route to 0-2? Who'll win a prime-time showdown between the Chiefs and Ravens? Gregg Rosenthal makes his picks for every Week 2 NFL game.

The players have spoken. Now what did they get wrong? Jeremy Bergman provides five items that he believes should have been handled differently by the "Top 100 Players of 2021" voters.

The players ranked in the top 10 of the "Top 100 Players of 2021" were revealed on Sunday, and Cynthia Frelund's analytics suggest some deserving players were left out. She reveals the five biggest snubs from the top 10 based on her models.

DeAngelo Hall ranks the top 10 safeties heading into the 2021 NFL season. Who makes the cut? Who doesn't? And who lands at No. 1?

Can Jeremy Chinn really play "wherever"? Is Alvin Kamara as big a threat through the air as he is on the ground? Gil Brandt ranks the 11 most versatile players in the NFL in 2021. 

Budda Baker has shuffled through jersey numbers since stepping foot into the NFL. Entering his fifth season, the Cardinals safety may have finally found the answer.

What would the NFL's richest roster look like? Anthony Holzman-Escareno assembles an all-star collection of the highest-paid players at each position heading into the 2021 season.

With the 2021 NFL Draft right around the corner, Gregg Rosenthal ranks the general managers by their drafting prowess. Who has the savviest scouting eye? Which guys needs to re-evaluate their process? Check out the full pecking order!

The presence of QB Kyler Murray, a reunion with WR DeAndre Hopkins and a familiar and friendly defensive scheme were all factors in J.J. Watt signing with the Cardinals, the standout defensive end told reporters Tuesday. 

Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers highlight the rosters for the 2021 Pro Bowl. Check out the complete AFC and NFC rosters.

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram, dealing with a high-ankle sprain and listed as questionable, had a good week of practice and should be set to play tonight, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

Tom Brady, Derrick Henry and Justin Herbert lead the way as the best in the NFL for the month of October. 

DK Metcalf is a freak of nature. That's what Budda Baker learned when the Cardinals safety was tackled from behind by the Seahawks WR on a pick-six attempt on Sunday night.

Titans running back Derrick Henry had more than 200 yards rushing on Sunday and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had more than 350 yards passing as they led the way in the NFL's weekly honor roll. 

Brandon Mendoza dives into five overreactions from Week 6, including a major sign of distress for the Patriots and a Titans offense that is gaining steam.

Thanks to the play of two former second-round picks, the Cardinals are soaring above the winds of victory. S Budda Baker was all over the field against Dallas and WR Christian Kirk caught two passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns.

When the Cardinals defense takes the field Sunday against the Lions, All-Pro safety Budda Baker will be out with his teammates. But he will do so playing through a thumb injury that figures to take him off the field in the next week.

With Week 1 right around the corner, Gregg Rosenthal rounds up the winners and losers from NFL training camp. Is Le'Veon Bell a lock to open this season on the Jets?

The Arizona Cardinals are making Budda Baker the highest-paid safety in the NFL. Baker is set to sign a four-year, $59 million extension that includes $33.1 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2020 NFL season.

With the 2020 NFL Draft right around the corner, Charley Casserly digs into the men who'll be making the selections. What does each general manager's track record look like? Here are the best picks, value picks and tendencies for everyone.

Adam Rank revisits the 2017 NFL Draft. Just how high does Christian McCaffrey rise? Where do Deshaun Watson and his fellow quarterbacks end up?

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson said tight end Zach Ertz would sit out another practice while he deals with a rib injury. Here are other injuries we're tracking on Thursday.

NFL Network's Kurt Warner talks with Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker, defensive end J.J. Watt on Cardinals' 5-0 start.

The Arizona Cardinals have started 5-0 for the first time since 1974 in St. Louis, check out some of the best moments from their Week 5 win over the San Francisco 49ers, according to Next Gen Stats.

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker intercepts a pass thrown by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance.

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker scoops Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel's fumble to set the Cards up at the Rams' 19-yard line.

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker suplexes himself off turf after strong tackle.

NFL Media's Cynthia Frelund reveals her All-Analytics Team defense entering the 2021 season, based on projected Win Shares.

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker has been voted as the No. 19 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2021" rankings.

NFL Network's Willie McGinest catches up with Cardinals safety Budda Baker to talk about the origin of his nickname, Arizona's offseason acquisitions, expectations in 2021 and more.

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker joins NFL Network's coverage of the 2021 schedule release to talk about matchups he's looking forward to, why he changed his number this offseason and more.

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker joins "NFL Total Access" for an interview.

NFL Network's Deion Sanders gets hyped up for DBs, introduces Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams and Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker.

The "NFL Total Access" crew Introduces 2021 Pro Bowl defensive backs for AFC, NFC.

Watch the top defense of Week 11 during the NFL 2020 season.

Pro Football Focus unveils its All-Pro Team at the midpoint of the 2020 season.

Watch highlights of Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker from the month of October.

Watch the top plays during Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season.

Next Gen Stats ranks the fastest ball carriers through Sunday of Week 7 by miles per hour.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson throws a goal line interception to Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker who returns it 90 yards before being tackled by wide receiver D.K. Metcalf.

Watch the highlights from the Week 7 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals during the 2020 season.

Here is every player with a Pro Football Focus grade of 90+ in Week 6 of the 2020 NFL season.

Watch the best defensive plays of Week 6.

Watch the best plays from the Arizona Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6 of the 2020 NFL season.

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker intercepts a pass from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton.

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton.

Watch the highlights between the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions in their Week 5 matchup.