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Brock Purdy's case for -- and against -- an unprecedented MVP award: Why he's now the favorite

Purdy has emerged as the betting favorite to get the award, but is he even the most valuable player on his team? We dive in to see.

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MVP poll: Experts pick top five candidates, plus risers and sleepers

Who is leading the race? Whose stock is up? We ranked the top candidates and answered big questions.

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NO. 1 IN THEIR FIELD

We picked the NFL's best players at, well, everything: 101 standout traits, skills and talents

Most accurate QB? Best route-runner? Fastest pass-rush closing speed? Top ball hawk? We named the NFL's standout in 101 specific skills.

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FOOTBALL TALK

McAfee raves about Dolphins' culture under Mike McDaniel

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Stephen A., Spears lose it over Mad Dog's NFC QB take

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REMARKABLE RECEIVERS

Can Dolphins' Tyreek Hill still break Calvin Johnson's record?

After missing Sunday's game against the Jets, Hill needs to end the season with three big games against tough opponents.

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Five catches that define Tee Higgins, including THAT one vs. the Vikings

Higgins' incredible catch and stretch against the Vikings was one of the most memorable of his career.

LATEST WEEK 16 BUZZ

What we're hearing on looming free agents, trade candidates and coaching intrigue

Offseason trade buzz for Davante Adams? Sneaky free agent markets for Baker Mayfield or Ryan Tannehill? Early buzz on the Chargers' open coaching job?

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NFL NATION

Panthers' Hayden Hurst learns to 'appreciate the beauty of my life' while recovering from post-traumatic amnesia

With lingering memory issues due to a concussion, Hurst is leaning on family while planning to return in 2024.

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AARON RODGERS' FUTURE

New offensive coordinator, coach, backup QB? What's next for the Jets and Aaron Rodgers

The first season with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback for the Jets has been a wash. What's next?

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Rodgers to Pat McAfee: I'd push to play if I was 100% healthy

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WHERE EVERY TEAM STANDS

Our updated NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the spot where every team ranks No. 1

Which teams are ranked in the top 10? Are the 49ers still No. 1? Plus, what stat every team is ranked No. 1 in -- good or bad.

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    Predict playoff pairings by selecting the winners of the remaining regular-season games to generate potential scenarios.

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