Scoop City: Inside The NFL

Wild Card Weekend is here in the NFL — and with it comes chaos, pressure, and opportunity. Which teams are built to survive January football? Which quarterbacks can change their postseason narrative in one game? And which contenders have everything to lose as the playoff field opens up with no clear favorite? We start in the NFC with a massive North showdown as the No. 2 seed Chicago Bears host th...

John Harbaugh’s tenure in Baltimore is over — and the ripple effects are being felt across the entire NFL. Where do the Baltimore Ravens go from here? How does Harbaugh's exit change the coaching landscape? Will there be more coaching changes to come? The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini breaks down how Harbaugh’s firing unfolded behind the scenes, why the timing matters, and how his s...

The NFL regular season is complete, the playoff field is set, and the coaching carousel is already spinning. On today’s episode of Scoop City, we break down everything that mattered from the Week 18 finish — how the final results locked in seeding, shaped the Wild Card Weekend matchups, and revealed which teams are entering the postseason with momentum and which ones raised new concerns. We run th...

What’s truly at stake in Week 18 across the NFL? Which quarterbacks are rising at the perfect time — and which teams have everything to lose heading into the playoffs? Scoop City breaks down the biggest seeding battles, division title races, and QB storylines as the regular season reaches its dramatic finale. The NFC playoff picture comes down to a winner-take-all showdown in the NFC West. The Sea...

Should the Philadelphia Eagles be concerned about their offense? Did the Buffalo Bills make the right decision by going for two in their Week 17 loss to Philly? Can Brock Purdy carry the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl? What do we need to know about the Week 18 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens? The Philadelphia Eagles escaped Buffalo with a 13–12 win over the Bill...

Who can’t afford to slip up in Week 17? And which quarterbacks are separating themselves as the postseason approaches? Scoop City returns with James Palmer and Chase Daniel breaking down a loaded NFL slate as the holiday week of football brings massive playoff implications. With most postseason spots nearly locked in, James and Chase explain what still matters — from the race for the No. 1 seed to...

Are the New England Patriots the most dangerous team in the AFC? Did the Jacksonville Jaguars make Sunday's biggest statement against the Denver Broncos? Are the Chicago Bears a playoff threat in the NFC? Will the Carolina Panthers capture the NFC South title? Scoop City returns following a thrilling Week 16. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini takes you inside the Patriots’ win over...

The Lions head into the week 16 in must-win territory. How is Detroit is preparing for the final stretch of the season. The Ravens find themselves still with a chance to win the division, will Lamar Jackson get Baltimore back to the postseason. The 49ers continue to win despite their long list of injuries. How Kyle Shanahan kept his team in the fight for the #1 seed in the NFC? James Palmer takes...

The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams will face off in a highly anticipated Thursday night matchup. Will Sam Darnold bounce back against the Rams? What’s next for the Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa? Will the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens both make the playoffs? And will the Super Bowl winner come out of the NFC? The marquee game of Week 16 is an NFC West rematch in Seattle, where the S...

What’s next for the Kansas City Chiefs after Patrick Mahomes’ ACL tear? Are the Denver Broncos the best team in the league? Are the Green Bay Packers still Super Bowl contenders after losing Micah Parsons for the season? Did Josh Allen re-enter the Super Bowl conversation after beating the New England Patriots in Foxborough? Scoop City returns to break down the latest news following an action-pack...

Can Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills prevent the New England Patriots from capturing the AFC East divisional title? Will the Denver Broncos hold off a red-hot Green Bay Packers squad? How crucial is Week 15 for the Los Angeles Rams? Plus, why should fantasy owners be concerned about Jaxson Dart? Scoop City returns with a road trip around the league. Starting in Buffalo, The Athletic’s Joe Buscagli...

Why did the Indianapolis Colts turn to 44-year-old Philip Rivers? Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner discusses Rivers’ return after last playing five years ago with the Colts. Warner also breaks down the state of the Philadelphia Eagles and what he likes about Jalen Hurts at the helm. In addition, he explains what he has seen from Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. The Athletic’s Colts be...

The Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff hopes are slim. What should the Chiefs do after losing to the Houston Texans? Did Josh Allen’s play against the Cincinnati Bengals put him back in the MVP conversation? Should we be taking the Jacksonville Jaguars more seriously? And what did we learn about the Chicago Bears after their loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday? Scoop City is back to examine where thi...

Can the Baltimore Ravens end the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff hopes? Will the Chicago Bears continue their improbable run in Week 14? Can Patrick Mahomes save the Kansas City Chiefs’ season? What should Justin Herbert fantasy owners do with the Chargers quarterback? And should quarterbacks be under center more? Scoop City returns with its weekly road trip across the NFL. The first stop is Pittsbur...

Can the Dallas Cowboys continue their improbable run to a playoff berth or will the Detroit Lions get back on track with a pivotal win on Thursday night? Can the Pittsburgh Steelers actually summit the AFC race despite their offensive issues? And is the New York Giants’ head-coaching job more about managing personalities than drawing up plays? James Palmer and Dianna Russini start in New York, whe...

Are the Pittsburgh Steelers reaching a breaking point following their loss to the Buffalo Bills? Will the Kansas City Chiefs actually miss the playoffs? Do the Philadelphia Eagles have an offensive identity crisis? And what should we make of the Carolina Panthers beating the Los Angeles Rams? Scoop City returns with a look at the Steelers following their Week 13 loss to the Bills. Fans were heard...

How important is the Thanksgiving Day matchup for the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions? Could the Dallas Cowboys be knocked out of postseason contention this week? Will Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears upset the Philadelphia Eagles? And will Aaron Rodgers be able to keep the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff hopes alive? The NFC North might be on the line this Thanksgiving Day. The Packers and L...

Are the Los Angeles Rams the best team in football? Did the Kansas City Chiefs save their season on Sunday? Did Jerry Jones finally get things right for the Dallas Cowboys? What did we learn about Shedeur Sanders after his first start for the Cleveland Browns? And why have the Chicago Bears been so successful under Ben Johnson? The Los Angeles Rams have emerged as one of the top teams in the NFL —...

Do the Dallas Cowboys have a chance to save their season or will it be too little, too late for Dak and company? Will the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams actually hang on to the NFC North lead? Can Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs survive a desperate showdown with the surging Indianapolis Colts? Have the Packers done enough to go deep in the playoffs or will their season end like it has...

Will the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams actually win the NFC North? Has Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson been frustrated with their floundering offense? What does Aaron Rodgers’ wrist injury mean for the Pittsburgh Steelers? And will the Kansas City Chiefs actually miss the postseason? Scoop City returns with a deep dive into the surprising Chicago Bears. Ben Johnson’s group is c...

Are the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes in danger of missing the playoffs? How do the Philadelphia Eagles continue to win despite their offensive struggles? Can Josh Allen keep carrying the Buffalo Bills? And what should we make of Shedeur Sanders’ regular-season Cleveland Browns debut? The Denver Broncos handed Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs their second straight loss, dropping them to 5-5...

Thursday’s episode of Scoop City dives into the growing frustration in Philadelphia after A.J. Brown’s “unapologetic” comments about the Eagles’ struggling offense. Can the Ravens take advantage of the inconsistent AFC North, or could another Lamar Jackson injury end Baltimore’s hopes of saving its season? The Seahawks and Rams bring into focus which team is a real contender to win the NFC. Plus,...

Wednesday’s episode of Scoop City examines the fallout from the New York Giants' firing of head coach Brian Daboll. Do the Green Bay Packers need to hit the panic button after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles? Which teams are in desperate need of a turnaround in Week 11? And is eggnog overrated? On Monday, the New York Giants parted ways with head coach Brian Daboll. The Athletic’s senior NFL ins...

Scoop City returns with reactions to the New York Giants' firing of head coach Brian Daboll. The New England Patriots have taken a commanding lead in the AFC East, and now Drake Maye is in the MVP conversation. The Buffalo Bills fell to the Miami Dolphins in stunning fashion. Will the Bills be in danger of missing the postseason? And why did Dan Campbell take over play-calling duties for the Detro...

Are the Seattle Seahawks contenders in the NFC after their trade deadline acquisition of Rashid Shaheed? Is the New England Patriots offense explosive despite a lack of weapons? Will Matthew Stafford finally win his first MVP? And is Derrick Henry’s high school record actually in danger of being broken? The Seattle Seahawks bolstered their wide receiver group by trading for Rashid Shaheed. The for...