Andy Benoit

The league’s best young arm and its most unorthodox (and underappreciated?) matchup on TNF. Here’s what to watch for.

Even in a year of record-setting offense, there are a handful of first-year players thriving on the defensive side of the ball. Sizing up the best of a great crop of defensive rookies.

A head coach who wants to run it despite a shaky O-line. A new coordinator with a playbook full of innovative passing designs, a newly minted franchise QB and two star receivers. A bad ending had become inevitable for the Vikings.

He’s has less than a full season of games as a starter under his belt, but Mahomes continues to do things no one has ever seen before. Is it time to make “most talented QB to ever play” a two-man debate?

The Seahawks have historically struggled against a Cover 4-based defense, which the Vikings effectively run.

While a lack of playoff success diminishes his reputation among media and fans, Rivers has the respect of players and coaches around the NFL. In the midst of a career year and with the Chargers poised to play deep into January, the veteran QB is on the verge of getting the kind of recognition he’s already earned.

From Andy Benoit’s film study, key matchups and schemes to watch for across Sunday’s slate.  

Amid a disappointing season for the Jaguars' defensive line, the unit had arguably its best game of the year against the Colts last week. Can it build on that success against the Titans on Thursday night?

John and Jim Harbaugh. Jon and Jay Gruden. Meet Zac and Press Taylor, the 30-something QB coaches making a name for themselves in the NFL

Despite his three interceptions against the Texans in Week 13, the Browns rookie quarterback is flashing an on-field confidence and an ability to get outside of the pocket with purpose—signs that his game will, in fact, succeed in the NFL. Also, notes on the Packers’ head coaching search, John DeFilippo’s run decisions and the Chiefs without Kareem Hunt.