Zac Taylor: Latest News and Analysis
Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Mixon’s hat trick of touchdowns lead to Bengals first victory
There were plenty who criticized the Cincinnati Bengals' decision to give running back Joe Mixon a $48 million extension. Before Sunday, the 24-year-old stumbled out the gate, accounting for 164 yards in the first...
Cincinnati Bengals
How do the Bengals fix their offensive line in 2020 and beyond?
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a rookie quarterback? Ask the Cincinnati Bengals offensive line. They'll have the answer in a few weeks. The 2020 NFL season isn't even...
Cincinnati Bengals
Could Tee Higgins become the new WR1 for the Bengals?
In 2011, the Cincinnati Bengals decided to rebuild their offense. After drafting A.J. Green fourth overall and Andy Dalton in the second round, the two combined forces as the cornerstones of the offense over...
Cincinnati Bengals
Can John Ross be the Bengals X-Factor on offense in 2020?
Who else remembers John Ross' start for the Bengals in 2019? Week 1 against the Seahawks, the former top-10 pick was a flat out x-factor as the vertical threat on the outside, finishing with...
The impact of the 2019 AFC coaching hires on their teams’ draft classes
The 2019 cycle brought some interesting names to the head-coaching ranks in the National Football League. That group ranged from a rookie head coach to a coach that was brought out of retirement after...
NFL Draft
Hurts, Don’t It: Jalen Hurts’ anticipated return to Alabama
When LSU's Joe Burrow announced he would not attend the 2020 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., the attention turned to the South roster. Two quarterbacks, Justin Herbert and Jalen Hurts, both known for their...
Fantasy Football
College Football: Devy matchups to watch in the opening weekend of 2019’s bowl season
With college football transitioning into bowl season, we take a look at the best devy matchups to watch on the opening weekend of bowl season. Friday's college football bowl game slate opens with Buffalo...
Cincinnati Bengals: Why Monday night is everything
To say the Cincinnati Bengals have a history of collapsing under the lights is an understatement. Since 2003, the Marvin Lewis-led Bengals were 9-31 in primetime games. The Bengals' misfortune is perhaps best summed...
Bengals: When a loss is actually a win for Cincinnati
In the record books, it will show that Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor lost his NFL debut. Sometimes, however, a loss can be as valuable as a win for a team's development. Cincinnati’s...
Cincinnati Bengals: Four takeaways from the initial 53-man roster
Zac Taylor’s first seven months on the job as Cincinnati Bengals head coach have not been kind. He’s weathered the storm of injuries and retirements to put a final 53-man roster together, but it...
Cincinnati Bengals: Post-injuries offensive depth chart
When Zac Taylor accepted the job as the Cincinnati Bengals first new head coach in sixteen seasons, you have to think he didn’t see this coming. As a member of the Sean McVay coaching...
Fantasy Football
DJ Moore Fantasy Outlook: Can the WR exceed expectations in Week 7?
Entering the season as a player we thought could take the next step, especially in fantasy football, Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore has...
Fantasy Football
Dallas Goedert Fantasy Outlook: Despite injury, is he a must-add in fantasy?
Do you want the bad news or the good news first? We'll start with the bad news, and that is tight end Zach Ertz...
Fantasy Football
Sterling Shepard is a fantastic buy-low player in fantasy for Week 7
On Tuesday, the New York Giants officially designated wide receiver Sterling Shepard to return from injured reserve; starting the 21-day clock the team has...
Fantasy Football
Fantasy Football Start/Sit Week 7: Doubling down on a pair of Lions
Another week in the books. Suspected case scares and injuries are still running rampant, and now we get to start stacking bye weeks. Yippee...
Fantasy Football
If Seahawks sign Antonio Brown, could he help you win your fantasy league?
Widely regarded as one of, if not the best, wide receiver of his generation, the only person who could stop Antonio Brown was himself....
NFL Analytics and Stats
NFL Stats That Matter: Derrick Henry and Ryan Tannehill keep the Titans offense balanced
Derrick Henry leads the NFL with 588 rushing yards entering Week 7, despite having only played five games so far in the 2020 season....
NFL Analysis and News
Could the Cowboys coaching staff be one-and-done in Dallas?
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and/or his coaching staff could be one-and-done in Dallas. On Tuesday's PFN Weekly digital show, Pro Football Network...
NFL Analytics and Stats
Drew Lock played better on Sunday than his stats would indicate
Drew Lock finally returned from an injury to his throwing shoulder on Sunday against the New England Patriots, and his stats were somewhat of...
NFL Analysis and News
QB Power Rankings 2020 Week 7: Matt Ryan, Deshaun Watson out to reclaim seasons
While the quarterback position has always been important, the overall infatuation with passers has only grown more profound over time. This has led, of...
NFL Analysis and News
Week 7 NFL Top CB Rankings: Humphrey rising up the ranks
The season has almost reached its halfway point, which means we are now able to find a pulse on where the top cornerbacks are...
TEAM COVERAGE
NFL Analytics and Stats
NFL Stats That Matter: Derrick Henry and Ryan Tannehill keep the Titans offense balanced
Derrick Henry leads the NFL with 588 rushing yards entering Week 7, despite having only played five games so far in the 2020 season....
NFL Analysis and News
QB Power Rankings 2020 Week 7: Matt Ryan, Deshaun Watson out to reclaim seasons
While the quarterback position has always been important, the overall infatuation with passers has only grown more profound over time. This has led, of...
Fantasy Football
Does a John Ross trade make him fantasy football relevant in 2020?
It seems another wide receiver is unhappy on the Cincinnati Bengals offense as John Ross has reportedly requested a trade. When looking at it...
NFL Analysis and News
Why are the Dolphins giving Tua Tagovailoa his first NFL start in Week 8?
Tua Tagovailoa has been named the starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins, and he'll get his first NFL action against the Los Angeles Rams...
Fantasy Football
Tua Tagovailoa’s fantasy football stock is on the rise after being named starting QB
The Miami Dolphins long national nightmare is over... they finally have their franchise quarterback under center. With 2020 first-round pick Tua Tagovailoa taking over...
NFL Draft
Rondale Moore NFL Draft Player Profile
Purdue is one of the most consistent programs in producing NFL-caliber players. Since 2000, however, the team has only produced two first-round picks in...
NFL Draft
NFL Draft Rumors & News: Will Jets look to pair Trevor Lawrence & Dabo Swinney?
This 2020 NFL season continues to move forward while the college football season will begin to look a little more familiar as the Big...
NFL Draft
Bailey’s First Round 2021 NFL Mock Draft
We are quickly approaching the halfway mark of the NFL season, and the biggest needs for every team are starting to become more evident...
NFL Draft
Paris Ford, Safety, Pittsburgh – NFL Draft Player Profile
While the Pittsburgh Panthers are not a household name in the college football landscape, the NFL world is covered with former talented Panthers. From...
NFL Draft
Tylan Wallace NFL Draft Player Profile
Although the Oklahoma State Cowboys didn't have one player drafted in 2020, the program has a rich history of sending talent into the NFL....
NFL Analytics and Stats
Drew Lock played better on Sunday than his stats would indicate
Drew Lock finally returned from an injury to his throwing shoulder on Sunday against the New England Patriots, and his stats were somewhat of...
NFL Analytics and Stats
How has Philip Rivers’ production fared for the Colts so far in 2020?
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has been catching a little heat this week after last Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Rivers definitely seemed...
NFL Analytics and Stats
Justin Herbert has been excellent despite not yet winning a game
Going into the 2020 NFL Draft, Justin Herbert was something of a controversial prospect. The physical talent was clearly there, but many analysts were...
NFL Analytics and Stats
John Brown’s 2020 production is helping drive this Bills’ winning streak
Are you ready for some Tuesday Night Football? The Buffalo Bills have started their 2020 season with some heat and are gearing up for...
NFL Analysis and News
James Robinson has outperformed Leonard Fournette as a starting RB
Before starting the 2020 NFL season, the Jacksonville Jaguars continued their offseason expulsion of players when the franchise waived 2017 fourth overall pick Leonard...
NFL Betting
NFL Week 7 Picks: Opening betting lines, best bets, and early action
With only two more games left in Week 6, the Pro Football Network betting team has already started to look at the early odds...
NFL Betting
NFL Week 7 Prop Bets: Which players will standout this week?
As we enter Week 7, the NFL prop bet market is starting to smooth off a little as sportsbooks are getting more of a...
NFL Betting
NFL Bets: PFN’s top picks to win money in Week 7
At Pro Football Network, the betting team believes in a process that is informed by film study, analytics, and understanding of the betting marketplace....
NFL Betting
NFL Week 6 Best Bets: What plays do our experts like?
With Week 6 in the NFL about to kickoff, the PFN betting team has released a plethora of picks and analyses in an attempt...
NFL Betting
NFL Week 6 Prop Bets: Which players will standout Sunday?
Week 6 sees us entering with an overall record of +10.56 units and an 11.5% return on investment when it comes to the NFL...
