Andy Benoit

The defense should be O.K. even after struggling through the heat and humidity in Nashville, but the Seahawks are desperate for an identity on offense. There’s a solution that could mitigate the O-line’s problems and play to Russell Wilson’s strengths

Goff’s bounce-back performance in the victory over the 49ers reveals a player in an ideal system, growing into his role as a franchise QB 

Plus, the silver lining for the Cowboys in Denver, an embarrassing performance from a Seahawks offensive lineman, a diamond in the rough in New England’s pass rush and more

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense has been young and fast for a few years, but now it’s also versatile and complex. There's no ceiling in sight, and the unit could become the best D in the AFC

He’s not as good as his gaudy Week 1 stat line suggests. But he’s not as bad as the disastrous game-ending interception in Week 2 might make you think. Here’s how first-year head coach Sean McVay has put Goff back on track to become the Rams' franchise quarterback

Two games into a disastrous 2017, the Bengals turn to Bill Lazor as offensive coordinator. Why the former Chip Kelly assistant might bring just what Andy Dalton needs: a faster, simpler approach to keep the QB from over-thinking on the field

Plus, notes on the evolution of Carson Wentz in Philly and why the Packers D will have a lot more trouble in Atlanta than they did with the Seahawks

The ideal circumstances in Dallas—the wrecking crew of an offensive line, Ezekiel Elliott in the backfield, and Dez Bryant and Jason Witten catching passes downfield—make it virtually impossible to gauge Dak Prescott’s true level of talent. We'll find out when things go awry for the Cowboys

Whether you consider it ‘scrappy’ or ‘ugly,’ the Falcons escaped Chicago with a win. But there are reasons to wonder about whether this offense can reach the heights it did in 2016

Bill Belichick’s defense was out-smarted, out-maneuvered and made a number of mental mistakes on Thursday night. And if Dont’a Hightower is going to miss time, this unit is in big trouble up front