Kevin Patra identifies one unsung hero from each AFC team, with the selections ranging from surprise difference-makers to those who are overlooked. Which defensive player deserved more attention in Houston? 

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Which second-year wide receivers will break out in 2023? Is a Broncos tight end set to step up in Sean Payton's offense? The Next Gen Stats team's Mike Band identifies one Making the Leap candidate for each AFC team.

Who are the NFL's brightest young talents heading into the 2023 season? Nick Shook reveals his All-Under-25 Team, highlighting the league's rising stars at each position.

Former 11-year NFL offensive lineman Brian Baldinger uses his expertise to select eight second-year players -- four O-linemen and four D-linemen -- who are poised to break out in 2022. 

Will Marquez Valdes-Scantling be the deep threat Kansas City needs after Tyreek Hill's exit? Is Tua Tagovailoa poised for a breakthrough season? Will Jerry Jeudy make sweet music with Russell Wilson? Gregg Rosenthal identifies Making the Leap candidates for each AFC team.

Mac Jones and Bill Belichick ended New England's brief playoff absence last season. Can the duo return to the postseason in 2022? Adam Rank digs into the state of the Patriots.

Will Joe Burrow earn all-star accolades in Year 3? Which Broncos receiver will soar to new heights? Nick Shook has chosen one prime candidate from each AFC team to earn a first Pro Bowl nod in 2022.

The Raiders had a busy offseason -- but don't overlook Hunter Renfrow. Cynthia Frelund identifies the most underappreciated player on each AFC team.

The Patriots haven't lived up to their own lofty standards for the past three seasons, and it's grating on the owner. Robert Kraft said he hopes the success of last year's offseason helps the Pats get back to their winning ways.

With the 2021 NFL regular season in the books, Daniel Jeremiah provides a final ranking of the top 25 rookies. Who claims the No. 1 spot: Cowboys LB Micah Parsons or Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase?

The Eagles RB room could be back to full strength ahead of Saturday's playoff clash with the Buccaneers. Plus, other news from around the NFL.

Gil Brandt assembles a roster of the best defensive rookies of the 2021 NFL season. Who else joins Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons?

Daniel Jeremiah updates his ranking of the NFL's 25 best rookies. Where does Bears QB Justin Fields land after his impressive performance against the Steelers on Monday night?

Mac Jones leads all QBs while two Chargers crack the top 10 in Daniel Jeremiah's ranking of the 25 best rookies through Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season.

Did Teddy Bridgewater pull into the lead in the Broncos' QB race? Is Micah Parsons the new face of the Cowboys' defense? How did Justin Fields fare in his second pro outing? Gregg Rosenthal identifies the winners and losers of NFL Preseason Week 2.

Lance Zierlein identifies one pivotal rookie for each of the 32 NFL teams, a list that includes only one of the five quarterbacks selected in the first round of this year's draft.

Lance Zierlein ranks his top 10 candidates for Defensive Rookie of the Year. Will Cowboys LB Micah Parsons grab the spotlight at the head of a stacked class of first-year pros?

The New York Jets have signed second-round WR Elijah Moore while the New England Patriots have signed second-round DT Christian Barmore. Plus, other news happening around the NFL on Wednesday.

After a flurry of offseason activity, are the Patriots ready to return to their winning ways? Adam Rank explores the state of the franchise entering the 2021 campaign.

Watch all of New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore's best plays from his 3-sack game against the Denver Broncos in Week 16 of the 2023 NFL regular season.

New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore's third sack against the Denver Broncos sets a personal career high in a single game for the young defensive tackle.

New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore looks like Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald on a 9-yard sack vs. Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson.

New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore boosts his 2023 NFL regular season sack total to 6.5 by taking down Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson.

The New England Patriots defense stonewalls the Denver Broncos offense on fourth-and-goal to re-gain possession.

New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore takes down Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to put the Chiefs behind the chains.

Defensive tackle Christian Barmore leads a trio of New England Patriots into a sack of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.

Watch the New England Patriots' top plays vs. the New York Jets from Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season.

Watch the game highlights from the New England Patriots and the New York Jets from Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season.

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore engulfs New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson for 12-yard sack.

Watch every game-changing play by the New England Patriots' defense vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17 of the 2021 NFL season.

Watch New England Patriots' best defensive plays in the Week 11 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

NFL Network's Peter Schrager breaks down the top five rookie performances of Week 10 on "Good Morning Football."

NFL Network's Mike Giardi spotlights two New England Patriots rookies who've impressed in the preseason.

Watch the New England Patriots' top plays vs. the Philadelphia Eagles during Preseason Week 2.

Watch the New England Patriots drop Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Mullens for big sacks on consecutive snaps.

NFL Network guest analyst Thomas Davis breaks down the New England Patriots 2021 NFL Draft picks.

NFL Network's Terrell Davis, Brian Baldinger and Cynthia Frelund highlight the head-to-head rookie matchups they are most looking forward to in 2021.

NFL Network's Lance Zierlein and Bucky Brooks grade the New England Patriots' 2021 NFL Draft class.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein examine what the New England Patriots are getting in Alabama Crimson Tide defensive tackle Christian Barmore.

The New England Patriots select Alabama Crimson Tide defensive tackle Christian Barmore in Round 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft with the No. 38 overall pick (via a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals).

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks, Charley Casserly and Brian Baldinger spotlight three players who could sneak into Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Next Gen Stats ranks the top 30 prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft by Draft Score.

NFL Network's Charley Casserly identifies two players the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could target with the No. 32 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Breaking down Alabama defensive tackle Christian Barmore's college highlights.