Gilberto Manzano

Joined: Feb 14, 2023

Gilberto Manzano is a staff writer covering the NFL for Sports Illustrated. After starting off as a breaking news writer at NFL.com in 2014, he worked as the Raiders beat reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal and covered the Chargers and Rams for the Orange County Register and Los Angeles Daily News. During his time as a combat sports reporter, he was awarded best sports spot story of 2018 by the Nevada Press Association for his coverage of the Conor McGregor-Khabib Nurmagomedov post-fight brawl. Manzano, a first-generation Mexican-American with parents from Nayarit, Mexico, is the cohost of Compas on the Beat, a sports and culture show featuring Mexican-American journalists. He has been a member of the Pro Football Writers of America since 2017.

With Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stepping down, several Pittsburgh veterans could be on the move, too, including edge rusher T.J. Watt.

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After another quick playoff exit for the Chargers, it's time for Harbaugh to do things differently and help Herbert avoid the fates of Philip Rivers and Dan Fouts before him.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had three turnovers against the Steelers, but did just enough to help Houston advance with a win over Pittsburgh on Monday night.

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Houston held Pittsburgh’s offense to 175 yards and no touchdowns in what could have been Aaron Rodgers’s final game in the NFL and maybe Mike Tomlin’s with the Steelers.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been front and center since being traded from the Lions.

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It says plenty about Matthew Stafford that Los Angeles is in a position to win another Super Bowl despite a lack of talent on the back end of the defense.

Maxx Crosby’s future in Las Vegas is unknown after another disappointing season for the team.

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The next Las Vegas coach should focus on building for the long term rather than on immediate results.

Matthew Stafford led the league in passing yards and passing touchdowns, making him a favorite to win MVP.

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The Rams dominated the stat sheet this season, with three Los Angeles players leading their respective statistical categories. Plus, Myles Garrett’s historic campaign, Kevin Byard III’s renaissance and more.

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NFL Week 18 betting insights from Las Vegas, including public and sharp action on Ravens-Steelers and the other games.

New England head coach Mike Vrabel talks with officials during a game this season. The league wants more accountability from its referees and believes that adding incentives could lead to better officiating.

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What 2026 could bring, including more accountability for referees, standardized playing surfaces, and much more, in this week’s Fact or Fiction.

The Bills’ comeback effort Sunday fell short despite two late rushing touchdowns from Josh Allen.

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Josh Allen & Co. nearly pulled off a comeback victory over Philadelphia, but Buffalo’s weaknesses were exposed in the process. Plus, the Panthers’ trouble with pressure and more lessons learned from Week 17.