NFL power rankings: Patriots closing in on No. 1 Rams October 16, 2018 New England knocked Chiefs from ranks of unbeaten Sunday and vaulted K.C. to claim No. 2 spot behind still perfect L.A. Rams in our weekly power poll.

NFL had 'intervention' with seven teams on concussion rates October 16, 2018 The NFL says that after meeting with seven teams that had higher concussion rates than

Giants owner John Mara: Odell Beckham Jr. needs to do 'more playing' and 'less talking' October 16, 2018 Odell Beckham Jr.'s criticisms of the New York Giants and Eli Manning didn't sit well with owner John Mara.

Atlanta Falcons to place RB Devonta Freeman on injured reserve October 16, 2018 Devonta Freeman will become the fifth starter to be placed on injured reserve for the hard-luck Atlanta Falcons.

Report details Aaron Hernandez's erratic behavior while with Patriots October 16, 2018 The third installment of a six-part series on late Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez delves deeper into his troubled personality.

Nick Bosa will not return to Ohio State after injury and instead focus on NFL draft October 16, 2018 Nick Bosa will not return to Ohio State as he recovers from abdominal surgery and instead focus on preparing for the NFL draft next year.

Troy Vincent's advice to NFL defenders on roughing the passer rulings: 'You've just got to play' October 16, 2018 After Chiefs LB Breeland Speaks let go of Tom Brady while fearing a penalty, NFL executive Troy Vincent gave defenders a piece of advice.

NFL, NCAA to convene for unprecedented meeting aimed at aligning player safety rules October 16, 2018 Safety is the common ground motivating officials from the NFL and NCAA to convene in New York later this month for an unprecedented in-season summit.

NY Giants: What comes next at quarterback after Eli Manning and is that time now? October 16, 2018 NY Giants are sticking with Eli Manning, at least for now. But is there a succession plan? Examining what could come next at quarterback for Big Blue.

For Chiefs, getting revenge on Patriots is within reach but will require growth October 15, 2018 Though the Chiefs are confident they can pave a path toward a playoff rematch with the Patriots, they must take several important steps to get there.

32 things we learned from Week 6 of the 2018 NFL season October 15, 2018 From the Cowboys' offense igniting against one of the league's best defenses to kickers thriving, Week 6 featured plenty of surprises.

Seahawks, Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen dies of cancer at 65 October 15, 2018 Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who died Monday at 65, bought three pro sports teams - the Seahawks, Trail Blazers and Sounders - with his fortune.

NFL Power Rankings: Your turn to rank the teams! October 09, 2018 Week 1 is in the books and now you can rank the NFL teams and compare your picks with those of our USA TODAY Sports NFL experts.

USA TODAY Sports' Week 6 NFL picks: Tom Brady's Patriots look to knock off unbeaten Chiefs October 13, 2018 USA TODAY Sports' Week 6 NFL picks include our prognostications for Chiefs-Patriots, Steelers-Bengals and this year's first international game.

USA TODAY Sports' 2018 NFL predictions for Super Bowl LIII, MVP and more September 04, 2018 USA TODAY Sports' NFL experts offer their predictions for Super Bowl LIII, the playoffs and the league's most prominent individual awards for 2018.

2018 NFL record projections: Will Patriots falter on road to Super Bowl LIII? September 06, 2018 USA TODAY Sports releases it annual NFL record projections, which suggest the Patriots and Seahawks will falter in 2018 on the road to Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta.

Fantasy football: Top 200 overall rankings for the 2018 season September 02, 2018 Here's how the players stack up for the 2018 season, based on a 12-team PPR format.

Joe Hawley retired from NFL. Then he moved into van and hit road in search of new path May 11, 2018 He retired from the NFL. He gave away most of his stuff. Now, former Tampa Bay Bucs offensive lineman Joe Hawley is traveling around the country in a tricked-out van, trying to fill the void that football left behind.

Ranking current NFL players' chances of Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement August 03, 2018 As the Pro Football Hall of Fame inducts its 56th class, it's a good time to ponder which active NFL players will one day be enshrined in Canton. Think Tom Brady makes the cut?

NFL draft grades 2018: Which teams had best, worst classes? April 29, 2018 One team stood above the rest with an A+, while two NFC squads made some seriously questionable choices in the 2018 NFL draft.

2018 NFL schedules for all 32 teams April 19, 2018 Take a look at every NFL team's schedule for the 2018 season, which kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 6 when the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field.

Open letter to Ralph Wilson, late owner of the Buffalo Bills: 'Sorry, I was wrong' October 17, 2018 One of the great weaknesses of sportswriters is many of us don’t know much about money and yet we’re not shy about telling people who’ve made a lot of it how we think they should spend it.

How fortune left by late Bills owner Ralph Wilson is benefiting Detroit and Buffalo October 17, 2018 The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation was formed in 2015 with about $1.2 billion and a mandate to give it away over 20 years.

Seahawks' Pete Carroll reflects after death of Paul Allen October 16, 2018 Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says the team is still figuring out plans to honor late owner Paul Allen for the remainder of the season

Heat is on McCoy again as Cardinals prepare for Broncos October 16, 2018 The heat must feel familiar to Mike McCoy

Gruden on Raiders: 'We aren't tanking anything' October 16, 2018 Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden says his team isn't about to start tanking despite a depleted roster and 1-5 record

Keenum hasn't taken Denver by storm like he did Minnesota October 16, 2018 Case Keenum hasn't enjoyed the same success in Denver that he had in Minnesota last year

Chiefs waive McQuay, sign Allen to help offensive line October 16, 2018 The Chiefs waived safety Leon McQuay and signed offensive lineman Jeff Allen on Tuesday, giving them some additional depth up front after recent injuries to Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and Mitch Morse

49ers have little time to dwell on Packers loss with LA next October 16, 2018 The San Francisco 49ers have little time to dwell on a heartbreaking loss to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers

Giants owner embarrassed by start, wants more from Beckham October 16, 2018 The co-owner of the New York Giants is embarrassed by the team's second straight 1-5 start and he wants star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to make his highlights on the field instead of getting recognition from off-the-field comments

Future of Paul Allen's sports holdings remains unclear October 16, 2018 Paul Allen's death has raised questions about the future of his sports holdings, the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers and the NFL's Seattle Seahawks

McCarthy knows Packers have to improve for post-bye stretch October 16, 2018 Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy heads into the bye week well aware of his team's shortcomings. And he knows how crucial it is to fix them in advance of the most challenging portion of the schedule.

Fantasy football waiver wire: No objection to adding Ito Smith October 16, 2018 Falcons RB has scored in three consecutive weeks, but won't provide high volume; Jets WR Jermaine Kearse cleared for takeoff.

Surprising Maryland excels under unusual circumstances October 16, 2018 Maryland experiences success while coping with the death of a teammate and adjusting to interim head coach Matt Canada

Redskins release defensive lineman Ziggy Hood October 16, 2018 The Washington Redskins have released veteran defensive lineman Ziggy Hood

Broncos star linebacker promises to whoop Cardinals October 16, 2018 Denver Broncos star linebacker Von Miller is in no laughing mood this week with his team mired in a four-game losing streak

NFL wants players to play with a free mind October 16, 2018 The NFL doesn't want its players worrying about getting flagged or fined

The Jaguars' biggest problem isn't Blake Bortles. It's complacency. October 16, 2018 Don't blame Bortles for all of Jacksonville's problems.

FANTASY PLAYS: Potential waiver pickups for Week 7 October 16, 2018 FANTASY PLAYS: Potential waiver pickups for Week 7

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman goes on IR with groin injury October 16, 2018 The Atlanta Falcons are placing running back Devonta Freeman on injured reserve with a groin issue, another major setback in the team's injury plagued season

Column: How about some other sports for Conor McGregor? October 16, 2018 Column: How about some other sports for Conor McGregor, perhaps golf, tennis or horse racing?

Revamped Steelers secondary still a work in progress October 16, 2018 The Pittsburgh Steelers revamped secondary remains a work in progress as midseason approaches

Vikings place rookie CB Hughes on IR, re-sign DT Parry October 16, 2018 Vikings place rookie CB Mike Hughes on IR, re-sign DT David Parry

NFL 2018: Wild weather games October 16, 2018 Take a look at NFL games impacted by adverse weather conditions during the 2018 NFL season.

NFL fans: The most passionate in sports? October 16, 2018 Does the NFL have the most passionate fanbase in all of sports?

NFL player suspensions for 2018 season August 21, 2018

No. 1 NFL draft picks since 1985 April 27, 2018

NFL player arrests database December 14, 2016 USA TODAY Sports' complete database of all the arrests since 2000.

NY Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. holds "selfie challenge" to help food pantries October 12, 2018 NY Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. took 250 selfies in 20 minutes to raise money for local food pantries in Wallington's ShopRite on Oct. 12.

Detroit Lions tagging Ziggy Ansah looks like horrible free-agent move October 16, 2018 Detroit Lions DE Ziggy Ansah has played just 19 snaps in 2018. Of the 6 players that were tagged before free agency, only Le'Veon Bell has done less.

Colts thumbs up, down: Someone catch the ball! October 15, 2018 Frank Reich's decisions figure prominently in thumbs down

NFL power rankings: Week 7 October 16, 2018 Take a look at how the NFL teams stand after six weeks of play in the 2018 season.

Best of NFL Week 6 October 15, 2018 Take a look at the best images from the sixth week of play during the 2018 NFL season.

NFL cheerleaders in 2018 season October 14, 2018

Best celebrations of the 2018 NFL season October 14, 2018 Take a look at NFL players celebrating big plays during the 2018 season.

Best photos of the 2018 NFL season October 15, 2018 Take a look at the very best images taken during the 2018 NFL season.