Author: Nate Davis, USA TODAY

Critics have been bashing Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins for years, but he may finally be ready to take Vikes to promised land.

Aside from perhaps Raiders-Texans and Panthers-49ers, few compelling games on slate … unless you think one of the unbeaten teams might go down.

It may have seemed like New England overpaid for veteran Falcons receiver, but dig a little deeper before rendering judgment.

As the NFL approaches its midseason point, several contenders are rounding into top form while others are getting desperate.

If Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ knee injury turns out to be serious, fans will wait three-plus months to see who plays the Patriots in Super Bowl LIV.

Texans, Seahawks and 49ers continue to surge while struggling Cowboys take another hefty tumble down the board.

Don’t look now, but the Texans might be a legitimate AFC contender. The Chiefs, meanwhile, might be fading fast after their second consecutive defeat.

A battle of thoroughly beatens should produce a long-awaited first win for the Washington Redskins or Miami Dolphins this week.

The ’08 Lions and ’17 Browns made history in an undesired fashion with their winless seasons. But where do they rank among the NFL’s worst teams ever?

A surprise in London, offensive explosion in Houston and lockdown performance in New Orleans were among the big highlights of NFL Week 5.