Stopping today's high-octane offenses is a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Adam Schein projects the top nine NFL defenses in 2021. Who claims the No. 1 spot? Which stout units just missed the cut?

Editors Ali Bhanpuri and Tom Blair assess the 30 best players over the age of 30 heading into the 2021 NFL season. How high did Tom Brady climb from last year's list? Is anyone above Aaron Rodgers?

In today's pass-happy NFL, defenses need MULTIPLE cornerbacks with strong coverage ability. So, which team boasts the best 1-2 punch at the position? Cynthia Frelund ranks the top 10 CB duos entering the 2021 season.

The Colts have agreed to a four-year, $70 million contract extension with right tackle Braden Smith, the team announced Wednesday.

Nick Shook uses Next Gen Stats to rank the top 10 coverage players of the 2020 NFL season. 49ers linebacker Fred Warner earns a spot on a list dominated by defensive backs.

Will the Colts' acquisition of Carson Wentz pay off? Are the Titans in a tricky spot? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every AFC South team.

The Bills' Cole Beasley and the Browns' Rashard Higgins might not be stars, but they played like studs in 2020. Nick Shook uses Next Gen Stats to identify one unsung hero on each AFC team. 

Nick Shook uses Next Gen Stats to assemble a 2020 All-Pro squad. Did Myles Garrett and Roquan Smith make the cut on defense?

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks offers four ideas for how to fix the Bears' offense. Plus, who is the NFL's best route runner?

Should the Cowboys trade Ezekiel Elliott? Is Matt LaFleur a Hall of Fame-caliber coach? Brandon Mendoza runs through five overreactions from Week 4.

Bucky Brooks identifies the reasons for the Chiefs' success against Lamar Jackson. Plus, examining Aaron Rodgers' hot start and the hype around Nick Foles.

Two of the very best the NFL has to offer -- Patrick Mahomes and Russell Wilson -- were among six players recognized as the best of Week 3. 

Will Cam Newton get a major raise in 2021? Can Nick Chubb secure a serious extension? Gil Brandt lists nine players set to strike it rich with their 2020 play.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks explains why George Kittle is worth every bit of his new deal with the 49ers. Plus, ranking the NFL's top five GM-coach duos, identifying a potential bounce-back star and examining the impact of college football postponements on next year's draft.

While the trade for Nick Foles might not have been the offseason QB move Bears fans hoped for, legit competition at the position could yield positive results, Grant Gordon writes. Get up to speed on the rest of the NFC North ahead of the 2020 draft.

The Houston Texans have won four of the last five division titles, but is their reign in jeopardy after a busy offseason? Grant Gordon explores movement among teams in the AFC South.

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.

Following the signing of Xavier Rhodes, the Colts are adding another veteran presence to the defensive backfield as they've agreed to terms with T.J. Carrie, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Do Tom Brady and Philip Rivers immediately lift their new teams back into contention? Marc Sessler spotlights three non-playoff teams from the 2019 season that could crash the postseason party in 2020.

Could the Tom Brady-less Patriots take a QB in Round 1? Cynthia Frelund's analytics-based mock is based solely on a contextual, data-driven model that aims to do one thing: maximize each team's potential to win as many games as possible in 2020.

Will the 2020 NFL postseason field NOT include Deshaun Watson's Texans or Bill Belichick's Patriots? Marc Sessler spotlights three 2019 playoff teams heading in the wrong direction this offseason.

The Colts have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, per Rhodes' agent, Sunny Shah.

The first wave of free agency crashed over the NFL like a tsunami, shaking up rosters across the league. And yet, a number of impact players remain on the open market. Where could they be headed? Nick Shook plays matchmaker.

How has the free agency frenzy -- with its accompanying raft of trades -- impacted the 2020 NFL Draft? That's the task Charley Casserly was presented with in his second mock of this year. Check out his entire first-round projection.

After a frenzied first wave of free agency, NFL rosters look stunningly different than they did just one year ago. Here is a team-by-team listing of the notable departures during a wild 2020 free agency period.

Ahead of their Week 9 matchup, watch highlights from the Indianapolis Colts dominant win over the New York Jets in Week 3 of the 2020 season.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes blankets San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel for a physical interception.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero shares Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes and linebacker Eric Fisher ruled out for Colts Week 1 vs. Seattle Seahawks

Camp highlight: Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes breaks up a pass on deep ball to wide receiver Michael Pittman.

Indianapolis Colts CB Xavier Rhodes joins "Good Morning Football" to discuss his 2020 season, QB Carson Wentz and shares expectations for 2021.

Watch the full game highlights of the Week 16 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NFL Network's James Jones shares why Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams vs. Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes is the matchup to watch in Week 11.

Check out the Indianapolis Colts defense best plays from Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart and cornerback Xavier Rhodes make a huge stop to give the Colts the ball back.

Watch the most impressive plays from the Indianapolis Colts defense in their Week 8 win over the Detroit Lions.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks discusses why Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes is reprising an All-Pro form in 2020.

NFL Network's Stacey Dales reveals one Indianapolis Colts player who's having renaissance year in 2020.

Watch all of the highlights from the Indianapolis Colts' home win against the visiting Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Watch the game highlights of the Week 4 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears.

Watch every big play by the Indianapolis Colts' defense in the Week 4 matchup against the Chicago Bears.

Indianapolis Colts CB Xavier Rhodes reacts to having highest PFF grade of Week 3, 2020.

Every player with a PFF grade of 90+ in Week 3 of the NFL season

Check out the top plays from Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season.

Watch the best plays made by the Indianapolis Colts' defense in their Week 3 matchup versus the New York Jets.

Watch highlights of the Week 3 matchup between the New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes intercepts New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold for the second time in Week 3.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes opens the scoring in Week 3 against the New York Jets with an interception and 44-yard return to the end zone off of quarterback Sam Darnold.

Check out the best defensive plays from the Indianapolis Colts' 28-11 victory vs. the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger breaks down the mega matchup between cornerback Xavier Rhodes and Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams in 2018.

See which players from each AFC team are poised for increased production in 2020 according to NFL analytics expert Cynthia Frelund.