Barnwell: Proposing 10 NFL trades before the deadline, including the Titans going all-in
The Titans need to upgrade at cornerback, while the Dolphins could look to move players after a disappointing start. These trades help both sides.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
4-2, 1st in AFC West
- 8/14W 13-6
- 8/22L 15-10
- 8/28L 27-0
- 9/12W 20-16
- 9/19L 20-17
- 9/26W 30-24
- 10/4W 28-14
- 10/10W 47-42
- 10/17L 34-6
- 10/31
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- Full Schedule
Stacking the NFL's most improved teams: Barnwell on the reasons behind the rise of the Cowboys, Cardinals and more
The 6-0 Cardinals have seen surprising improvement from their secondary, while the 5-1 Cowboys have been bailed out by their ascending defense.
Ranking NFL teams 1-32 and evaluating confidence ratings against Week 1 expectations
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are feeling good after five wins in a row, while confidence is dropping in Brian Flores and the Dolphins and DK Metcalf and the Seahawks.
Early grades for 10 high-paid NFL free-agent signings: Execs help rate the impact
How have the offseason's biggest free-agent acquisitions looked through six weeks? We ask execs and coaches from around the league -- and handed out grades to 10 such players.
Week 6 takeaways and big questions: Ravens and Rams roll, Henry tramples Bills, Chiefs bounce back
The Ravens showed their strength against the Chargers, Derrick Henry ran all over the Bills, and the Chiefs got back on track. What to know for every Week 6 game.
Did Baltimore's blowout win say more about Ravens or Chargers? (2:08)
Lamar tops Marino record for wins under age 25
With Baltimore's 34-6 rout of the Chargers on Sunday, quarterback Lamar Jackson set the NFL record for the most wins under the age of 25 since the 1970 merger. His 35th victory moved him past Dan Marino.
Ravens shut down Herbert, Chargers in 34-6 victory
— This Baltimore victory ended with the backup quarterback taking a knee.
Chargers WR Williams active for Ravens matchup
Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams, who had been listed as questionable with a knee injury, is set to play Sunday at Baltimore.
HR 2: Starting A Trend
Did the Dodgers unintentionally start a trend by not starting their best pitcher in Game 5 of the NLDS vs the SF Giants? Travis and Sliwa discussed. Plus, even though it worked, Dodger fans are split down the middle on the decisions that Dave Roberts made in that Game 5 win. And, "Fact Or Cap" with if you would return food at a restaurant if you were unsatisfied with it. Also, who is the better LA Football team: the Rams or the Chargers?
Which teams have the best -- and worst -- backup QB situations? We stacked them
Backup QBs have started 37 games through five weeks, and a few more will likely get the call in Week 6. Who are the league's most reliable and most questionable second-stringers?
Ranking the top NFL MVP candidates: Can anyone catch Kyler Murray?
Who is leading the NFL's MVP race through five weeks? We rank the top candidates, look at who is climbing -- and falling -- on the board and more.
Updated NFL Power Rankings: Bills are No. 1, plus the most improved player for every team
Cameron Heyward is playing better than ever in Pittsburgh, Cordarrelle Patterson is hitting new heights in Atlanta and Taylor Heinicke has stepped up in Washington.
Just how impressive are the Chargers? (0:52)
What just happened? Barnwell on Week 5's frantic finishes, including the unprecedented Chargers comeback
Sunday featured a bevy of wild finishes and dramatic victories, from 41 fourth-quarter points in L.A. to kicking misadventures in Cincinnati.
Let's overreact to NFL Week 5: Are the Chiefs in trouble? Could Russell Wilson leave the Seahawks in 2022?
Kansas City is 2-3 and in last place in the AFC West. Seattle's injured quarterback could leave if the season goes sideways.
Hour 2: Who Runs the AFC?
Who is the best team in the AFC right now? Also, ESPN Football Analyst Dan Orlovsky joins the guys to talk about Aaron Rodgers, why the Browns can win a Super Bowl with Baker Mayfield, and why Justin Herbert is his MVP right now. Plus, ESPN CFP Expert Heather Dinich joins the show to talk about how the Alabama loss impacts the top 4.
Hour 1: Keyshawn addresses Gruden emails
The Bills crushed the Chiefs last night in a game that showed everyone that Josh Allen is who we thought he was. Also, the Browns came up short vs the Chargers. Is Baker Mayfield as good as some give him credit for? Plus, the guys discuss the Jon Gruden email controversy.
Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over Browns
— Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers showed early in the season they can rally to win close games on the road.
Week 5 takeaways and big questions: Chaos in Packers-Bengals, Lions heartbreak, Cardinals 5-0
Green Bay and Cincinnati traded field goal misses in a wild one, the Lions squandered a chance, and the Eagles overcame a two-score deficit. What to know for every Week 5 game.
Justin Herbert and Mike Williams connect for two long touchdown passes for Chargers
Herbert showed his long-ball skills by lofting two perfect passes to Williams, who continues his hot start to the season for the Chargers.
Carr admits Bosa's comments got 'under my skin'
Two days after a loss to the Chargers, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr admitted that Los Angeles defensive end Joey Bosa's critical comments bothered the Las Vegas veteran but said he is content to let that serve as motivation moving forward.
Why Austin Ekeler embraces fantasy football so much (1:35)
Herbert and Chargers make statement on Monday Night Football
On this edition of NFL Live the crew dives into the Chargers big win on Monday Night Football against the division rival Las Vegas Raiders. Plus the latest on Urban Meyer's situation in Jacksonville and is time to move on from Ben Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh? All that an more on NFL Live
Why Derwin James deserves praise after Chargers' MNF win (1:12)
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2021 AFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | 148 | 150 |
| Las Vegas | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | 147 | 144 |
| Kansas City | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 | 185 | 176 |
| Denver | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 | 140 | 127 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards282.87th
Rushing Yards94.722nd
Points For24.7Tied-11th
Points Against25.022nd
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(13) | Rashawn Slater | OT | Northwestern |
| 2(15) | Asante Samuel Jr. | CB | Florida State |
| 3(14) | Josh Palmer | WR | Tennessee |
| 3(34) | Tre' McKitty | TE | Georgia |
| 4(13) | Chris Rumph II | OLB | Duke |
| 5(15) | Brenden Jaimes | OT | Nebraska |
| 6(1) | Nick Niemann | ILB | Iowa |
| 6(14) | Larry Rountree III | RB | Missouri |
| 7(13) | Mark Webb | S | Georgia |