Cavs Reportedly Offered Korver, Pick for Fultz

According to multiple reports, the Cleveland Cavaliers offered Kyle Korver and a protected draft pick to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Markelle Fultz. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, Fultz is no longer part of the 76ers’ long-term plans.

Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders reported that the Cavs inquired about Fultz and proposed the 37-year-old sharpshooting guard/forward Korver in trade discussions. Korver and Fultz have nearly the same salaries, meaning the players can be traded for one another straight-up.

The Cavs covet the 20-year-old Fultz, as Amico Hoops reported on Sunday. After the 76ers acquired Jimmy Butler, it was clear there was no room for Fultz in their lineup. Fultz, whose shooting woes have been well-documented, cannot play next to Ben Simmons, the reigning Rookie of the Year and franchise cornerstone who also has yet to develop an outside shot.

The 76ers have centered their future on a Big Three of Joel Embiid, Simmons and Butler. They are willing to part ways with Fultz if it means bolstering this year’s roster (and ideally beyond). Korver would add much-needed shooting to the 76ers’ second-unit.

For the season, Fultz has posted per-game averages of 8.2 points and 3.1 assists. He is shooting a dreadful 42 percent from the field, a measly 29 percent from three-point territory and 56.8 percent from the free-throw line. Fultz’s young age and potential make him an attractive option for the rebuilding Cavs, in spite of his early career struggles.

The 76ers are willing to trade Markelle Fultz. (Reinhold Matay/USA Today Sports)

Korver is an enticing trade asset because his $7.5 million salary for next season is non-guaranteed. If the 76ers were to acquire Korver, who spent the first four year of his career with Philadelphia, they could give him a trial run for the remainder of the year. They can let go of him after the year if things don’t work out and he is unable to help in their postseason run.

It's unclear exactly how far the talks went between Cleveland and Philadelphia, but the 76ers are listening to offers for Fultz, signaling his time in Philadelphia will end sooner rather than later.

NFL Power Rankings Week 13

1. New Orleans Saints (10-1)

Drew Brees threw four touchdown passes to four undrafted players in Thursday night's win over the Falcons. Receivers Tommylee Lewis and Austin Carr each caught a touchdown pass, as did rookie tight end Dan Arnold and rookie wideout Keith Kirkwood.

The Saints’ defense logged a season-high six sacks, 13 quarterback hits and an interception. The Falcons lost three fumbles inside the Saints’ 20-yard line and were held to 26 yards rushing.

The victory lifted the Saints into the No. 1 seed in the NFC and eliminated the Falcons (4-7) from contention in the NFC South. New Orleans has outscored opponents 130-38 over its last three games.

Drew Brees tossed 4 touchdown passes in the Saints' win. (AP Photo)

2. Los Angeles Rams (10-1)

Coming off the bye, the Rams can clinch the NFC West for the second year in a row with a win at Detroit on Sunday.

3. Kansas City Chiefs (9-2)

The Chiefs return from their bye week to play the lowly Raiders in an AFC West matchup.

4. New England Patriots (8-3)

Rookie Sony Michel ran for a career-best 133 yards and a TD. The Patriots accumulated 216 rushing yards in their 27-13 victory against the Jets.

5. Chicago Bears (8-3)

Eddie Jackson collected his second pick-six in a five-day span, intercepting an errant Matthew Stafford pass and returning it 41 yards to the house, which turned out to be the game-winning touchdown in the Bears’ Thanksgiving Day win at Detroit.

Backup quarterback Chase Daniel—filling in for injured Mitchell Trubisky (shoulder)—threw for career-highs in completions (27), yards (230) and touchdowns (two).

6. Los Angeles Chargers (8-3)

Philip Rivers completed 28 of his 29 passes for 259 yards and three TDs in the Chargers’ rout of the Cardinals, logging the highest completion percentage (96.6%) in a single game in NFL history. He completed all 19 of his first-half pass attempts for 187 yards and two TDs.

Rivers set an NFL record with 25 consecutive completions to start the game. His 25th completion came on a four-yard score to Keenan Allen. Rivers has thrown multiple touchdown passes in every game this season.

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7. Houston Texans (8-3)

Winners of eight straight and currently the AFC's hottest team, the Texans steamrolled the Titans on Monday Night Football. Lamar Miller did the heavy lifting for the offense, rushing for 162 yards, highlighted by a 97-yard TD dash.

Demaryius Thomas, playing in his third game since being acquired by the Texans, caught two TD passes.

The Texans' elite defense sacked Marcus Mariota six times, increasing the unit's season sack total to 34.

8. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-3-1)

Ben Roethlisberger compiled 462 passing yards versus the Broncos, but threw only one touchdown pass and two interceptions—including an awful pick in the end zone to end the contest.

The loss slid the Steelers down to the No. 4 seed in the AFC playoff picture as the Patriots and Texans leapfrogged them in the standings.

9. Minnesota Vikings (6-4-1)

The Vikings' defense put pressure on Aaron Rodgers all night, sacking the Packers QB four times—two from Sheldon Richardson—and allowing no points in the second half.

Kirk Cousins played one of his best games of the year, shredding the Packers' secondary for 342 yards and three touchdowns. Adam Thielen registered his ninth game with over 100 yards receiving (eight receptions for 125 yards and a TD) this season, setting a Vikings franchise record. Stefon Diggs caught eight passes for 77 yards and a score.

10. Seattle Seahawks (6-5)

Spearheaded by quarterback Russell Wilson, who threw for 339 yards and two touchdowns, Seattle handed Carolina its first home loss of the season.

Sebastian Janikowski hit a game-winning 31-yard field goal as time expired.

11. Baltimore Ravens (6-5)

Lamar Jackson has 190 rushing yards in his first two starts—both wins—the most through a QB's first two starts in the Super Bowl era.

In Gus Edwards' first career start, the undrafted rookie tailback ran for 118 yards in the Ravens’ pummeling of the Raiders, averaging 5.1 yards per carry.

12. Dallas Cowboys (6-5)

Amari Cooper feasted on the Redskins’ secondary, catching two TD passes—including a 90-yard score—in a 180-yard receiving effort, a Dallas Thanksgiving-record.

13. Indianapolis Colts (6-5)

T.Y. Hilton led the Colts in receiving with 125 yards in the Colts’ 27-24 comeback victory over the Dolphins. Eric Ebron caught five passes for 45 yards and two touchdowns, giving him 12 TDs for the year.

Andrew Luck threw three touchdowns—his eighth straight game with three or more passing scores.

Adam Vinatieri hit a walk-off 32-yard field goal. He has made 28 game-winning field goals in his storied career.

14. Washington Redskins (6-5)

The Redskins have dropped three of their last four contests as quarterback Colt McCoy lost in what was his first start in four years.

15. Carolina Panthers (6-5)

Christian McCaffrey totaled 237 yards, rushing for 125 yards and a score and catching 11 passes for 112 yards and a receiving TD. McCaffrey has been a touchdown machine lately. In his past five games, he has tallied five TDs on the ground and four more through the air for a total of nine (9!) TDs.

McCaffrey’s otherworldly outing was spoiled by the Panthers’ horrific defense, which gave up 30 points in the three-point defeat to the visiting Seahawks.

Michael Thomas is Having a Historic Season

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is playing at an unprecedented level.

In Sunday’s blowout victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, Thomas caught all four of his targets thrown his way by quarterback Drew Brees for 92 yards and a touchdown. He has logged four TD receptions in his past three games.

So far this year, Thomas has caught 82 passes for 1,042 yards and eight touchdowns. What is most impressive about his whopping 82 receptions through 10 games played? They have been accomplished on 91 targets. This equates to a completion rate of 90.1 percent on passes thrown to Thomas.

Targets have been an official stat since 1986. FootballOutsiders.com has tracked targets for each player since then. The highest catch rate for any receiver with over 1,000 yards in a season since 1986 belongs to San Francisco 49ers wideout John Taylor, who caught 80 percent of his targets and totaled 60 receptions for 1,077 yards in 1989.

Thomas has already cracked the 1,000-yard milestone with six games still remaining in the season. Catching roughly 90 percent of his targets, Thomas is on track to crush Taylor’s mark set 29 years ago. If he maintains his current pace, Thomas would finish the year with 131 catches on 146 targets for 1,723 yards.

Betts Deserves to Win AP Male Athlete of the Year

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts continues to rack up the awards. Betts was named the 2018 American League Most Valuable Player on Thursday after batting a major-league best .346 for the 108-win Red Sox. He is the first Red Sox player to win MVP since Dustin Pedroia claimed the crown in 2008.

Mookie Betts earned the 2018 AL MVP Award. (Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

Not only did Betts register the best batting average of 2018, he also led MLB in slugging, runs, and Wins Above Replacement (WAR). He is the first player in MLB history to win the battle title and produce a 30-30 season in the same year, slugging 32 homers and collecting 30 stolen bases.

In addition to being named AL MVP and helping the Red Sox win the World Series, Betts captured his second career AL Silver Slugger Award and earned an AL Gold Glove for the second time. He also won the Heart and Hustle Award, which is given to the player who “best embodies the values, spirits and traditions of baseball.” An accolade-filled 2018, could the Associated Press (AP) Male Athlete of the Year be the next honor Betts claims?

Houston Astros infielder José Altuve was named the 2017 AP Male Athlete of the Year. What did Altuve do to earn last year's honor? He was an AL Silver Slugger recipient, won the AL's battling title and MVP, and helped lead the Astros to a championship. Betts, of course, accomplished all of the aforementioned personal and team achievements in his incredulous 2018 season.

In the past year, Betts is the only athlete of the four major North American sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL) to win MVP and a team championship. Tom Brady of the New England Patriots won his third NFL MVP last season, but lost in the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Houston Rockets’ James Harden led his squad to the best record in the NBA in his MVP campaign, but lost in the Western Conference Finals to the eventual NBA champion Golden State Warriors. Taylor Hall seized the NHL MVP crown, but his New Jersey Devils were eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs.

Betts led the Red Sox to the World Series title. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Combining individual excellence and team success, Betts posted the most impressive résumé of any athlete in 2018. He seeks to become the first Boston athlete to win the AP honors since Brady held the title in 2007 when he spearheaded the Patriots to a perfect regular-season record. The last Red Sox AP Athlete of the Year was Fred Lynn in 1975.

Taking home the AP Male Athlete of the Year Award would cap off an incredible year for Betts, who became a father on Nov. 6.

NFL Power Rankings Week 11

1. Los Angeles Rams (9-1)

Todd Gurley extended his franchise-record of consecutive games with a touchdown (13), totaling 160 yards. Jared Goff threw for two touchdowns and wideout Brandin Cooks posted 119 total yards with a rushing touchdown, as the Rams beat the Seahawks to close in on a second consecutive division title.

Aaron Donald, well on his way towards collecting a second straight Defensive Player of the Year Award, amassed 2.5 sacks.

2. Kansas City Chiefs (9-1)

The Chiefs sacked Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen five times and intercepted two of his passes.

Tyreek Hill paced the offense, registering 117 receiving yards with two scores and adding 20 yards on the ground in the 26-14 victory.

3. New Orleans Saints (8-1)

The Saints, winners of eight straight, are the hottest team in football and Drew Brees is playing MVP-level quarterback. He tossed three touchdown passes to give him 508 for his legendary career, moving ahead of Brett Favre for second-most TD passes all-time.

Michael Thomas caught two touchdown passes in the Saints’ spanking of the host Bengals.

Drew Brees is vying for his first MVP this season. (Getty Images)

4. Los Angeles Chargers (7-2)

Melvin Gordon totaled 165 yards versus the Raiders, including 93 yards on the ground and 72 yards receiving with a touchdown reception for the Chargers, who have quietly won six straight.

The Chargers own the second-best record in the AFC.

5. New England Patriots (7-3)

The Patriots allowed a season-high three sacks and rushed for only 40 yards. Tom Brady did not throw a TD and was pulled with seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

The 24-point loss to the Titans tied the highest margin of defeat for a Brady-led team.

6. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2-1)

Ben Roethlisberger completed 22 of 25 passes for 328 yards and five touchdowns, posting a perfect 158.3 quarterback rating in the Steelers’ 52-21 whooping of the Panthers on Thursday Night Football.

7. Minnesota Vikings (5-3-1)

The Vikings return to action for a divisional showdown versus the Bears on Sunday Night Football in Chicago.

8. Chicago Bears (6-3)

Mitchell Trubisky threw for 355 yards with three touchdowns and Allen Robinson had his best game as a member of the Bears, corralling six passes for 133 yards with two TDs against Detroit. Rookie wide receiver Anthony Miller had 122 receiving yards of his own and caught a touchdown.

9. Carolina Panthers (6-3)

Carolina, which tied a franchise record for most points allowed with 52, has never won at Pittsburgh (0-4).

10. Houston Texans (6-3)

The Texans, riding a six-game win streak and sitting atop the AFC South, return from their bye to play the NFC East-leading Redskins.

11. Washington Redskins (6-3)

The Redskins gave up over 500 yards of offense, but somehow held the Buccaneers to just three points in a commanding road victory.

12. Tennessee Titans (5-4)

Head coach Mike Vrabel, who played for New England for eight seasons, led his Titans to a blowout win over his former coach Bill Belichick and the visiting Patriots. Marcus Mariota threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns. Corey Davis shined in the passing attack, catching seven balls for 125 yards and a TD.

The Titans turned 36 rushing attempts into 150 yards. Derrick Henry had a game-high 58 rushing yards with two touchdowns. Former Patriots running back Dion Lewis rushed for 57 yards and caught two passes for 11 yards.

13. Cincinnati Bengals (5-4)

Losers of four of their last five following a pounding at the hands of the Saints, the Bengals fired defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. Head coach Marvin Lewis will take over the defensive playcalling duties.

14. Baltimore Ravens (4-5)

The Ravens had an eventful bye with news coming out midweek that struggling QB Joe Flacco may miss time with a hip injury.

On Sunday, reports surfaced that the Ravens and head coach John Harbaugh are heading for a “mutual parting of the ways.”

15. Philadelphia Eagles (4-5)

The Eagles looked awful on Sunday Night Football, despite having an extra week to prepare for the Cowboys. The defending champions are in serious danger of missing the postseason.

Rest of the Pack

16. Green Bay Packers (4-4-1)

17. Atlanta Falcons (4-5)

18. Seattle Seahawks (4-5)

19. Dallas Cowboys (4-5)

20. Miami Dolphins (5-5)

21. Indianapolis Colts (4-5)

22. Cleveland Browns (3-6-1)

23. Detroit Lions (3-6)

24. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-6)

25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-6)

26. Denver Broncos (3-6)

27. Buffalo Bills (3-7)

28. New York Jets (3-7)

29. New York Giants (2-7)

30. Arizona Cardinals (2-7)

31. San Francisco 49ers (2-8)

32. Oakland Raiders (1-8)

Saints Sign Brandon Marshall

The New Orleans Saints have found their replacement for Dez Bryant. 34-year-old veteran wideout Brandon Marshall, who was released by the Seattle Seahawks earlier this season, will sign a one-year contract with New Orleans, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Marshall had a workout with the Saints last week and the two sides came close to an agreement—before New Orleans ultimately decided to sign Bryant, who tore his Achilles during his second practice.

Former Seahawk Brandon Marshall has signed with the Saints. (Paul Sancya/AP)

Despite possessing one of the NFL’s most potent offenses, the Saints sought a complimentary receiver to pair next to superstar Michael Thomas. Tedd Ginn, the team’s No. 2 receiver, is currently on injured reserve and may not return this season. With Bryant unable to suit up for the Saints and veteran Cameron Meredith undergoing season-ending knee surgery last week, signing Marshall became a priority.

The 6-foot-5 Marshall has bounced around the league in the past few years. His last strong season came in 2015, when he caught 14 touchdowns with 1,502 receiving yards with the New York Jets. The following year, Marshall’s second and final season with the Jets, he found the end zone just three times in 15 games.

Marshall signed with the New York Giants before the start of the 2017 season, but had only 18 receptions in five games. He played seven games for the Seahawks this season, catching just 11 passes with one touchdown.

Currently in his 13th season in the NFL, Marshall has never played in a playoff game. Assuming he stays healthy, that will change this January. The Saints (8-1) have won eight straight and look destined for a deep postseason run.

Saints Sign Dez Bryant

Dez Bryant has finally found a new home. The free agent one-time All-Pro wide receiver, who was released by the Dallas Cowboys last April, has signed with the New Orleans Saints, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The 30-year-old Bryant joins a wide receiving crew led by superstar Michael Thomas. It also features rookie Tre'Quan Smith, veteran Cameron Meredith and second-year pro Austin Carr. Veteran wideout Tedd Ginn Jr. was placed on injured reserve in October due to a knee injury and may not return this season.

Joining the Saints allows Bryant to catch passes from future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees and gives him the chance to compete for a Super Bowl title. The Saints (7-1) have won seven straight contests, capped off by Sunday’s victory over the previously undefeated Los Angeles Rams.

Dez Bryant has signed a one-year contract with the Saints. (Matthew Emmons/USA Today Sports)

Last spring, Bryant turned down a 3-year, $21 million offer from the Baltimore Ravens because he favored a one-year contract. He met with the Cleveland Browns in August during training camp and nearly inked a one-year deal, but the two sides never reached an agreement.

Bryant, a 2010 first-round pick, spent the first eight years of his career with the Cowboys. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2013, 2014 and 2016. His best season came in 2014, when he led the NFL in receiving touchdowns (24) and was chosen as a First-Team All-Pro. Bryant accumulated 73 touchdown receptions in his tenure with Dallas, the most in franchise history.

The Saints visit the Cowboys on Nov. 29, setting up the perfect revenge game for Bryant, who left his former team on bad terms.

Cowboys Won't Fire Jason Garrett Midseason

The Dallas Cowboys are sticking with head coach Jason Garrett for the remainder of the 2018 season. Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones says he will not make an in-season coaching change.

When asked if there was any scenario in which he would make an in-season firing, Jones simply said, “no.” This means Garrett will lead the charge for the second half of the season for Dallas, which fell to 3-5 after an ugly loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football.

Despite being fresh off the bye week, the Cowboys did not look sharp against the Titans, who also had a bye the previous week. Dallas did not score the entire second half and blew a golden opportunity to break the game wide open in the first quarter. Up 7-0 after recovering a Titans’ fumble for the second straight drive, quarterback Dak Prescott tossed an interception in the red zone on a pass thrown into double coverage.

Jones traded for wide receiver Amari Cooper during the bye. He dealt a 2019 first-round pick to the Oakland Raiders to acquire the former No. 4 overall pick, a high price to pay for a player who has disappointed (relative to his raw talent and expectations) in each of the past two seasons. Cooper played well in his Cowboys debut, catching five passes for 58 yards and a touchdown.

Trading for Cooper reeked of desperation and is a move Jones may regret in the long-term. Despite his willingness to make a drastic roster move, Jones shut down the idea of making a coaching change before season’s end. But Jones was clearly frustrated after the loss.

"I very candidly didn't see this coming," Jones said. "I thought we would be sitting here with a positive result. This is a surprise to me and is a setback. Now when you're halfway through the season, losing a ballgame in the NFL, if that causes you to be deterred or to not think that there's a future ahead of you, then you've picked the wrong world to operate in. That's not the life we've chosen."

Garrett’s job may be secure for now, but he likely needs a strong finish to the year to retain his job in 2019 and beyond. He has made the playoffs just twice since taking over for the Cowboys in 2010—then as the interim coach before being elevated the following year to his current head coach status—and has won only one postseason contest.

Jason Garrett has a 70-58 coaching record with Dallas. (Matthew Emmons/USA Today Sports)

Garrett has made some questionable moves this season, most notably punting on a 4th-and-1 in overtime with the ball at the opposing 42-yard line in a loss to the Houston Texans in Week 5. He opted to punt despite having a top-tier offensive line and Ezekiel Elliott, one of the best running backs in football, at his disposal. In Monday’s loss, Elliot received only six second-half carries, leading to more criticism for Garrett.

Jones was not pleased with the performance of the Garrett-led Cowboys, who fell two games behind the Washington Redskins (5-3) for first place in the NFC East and now trail the defending-champion Philadelphia Eagles (4-4) by a full game in the standings.

“I don't like the way we played tonight,” Jones said. “Had we played a lot better tonight and had the loss, then I would be more positive about that. We've got to play better. We're not in anything if we don't play better. We have to play better. We did not play good for whatever reason after that first spurt of energy in the early part of the game. We just didn't play very well.”

NFL Power Rankings Week 10

1. Los Angeles Rams (8-1)

The Rams lost, but they still hold the top record in the NFC and are showing no signs of slowing down on offense. Todd Gurley scored a touchdown for the 12th straight game—a franchise record. Brandin Cooks caught six passes for 114 yards and a score against his former team, while Jared Goff completed 28-of-40 passes for 391 yards, three TDs and an interception.

2. New England Patriots (7-2)

Josh Gordon had his coming-out party with the Patriots, catching five passes for 130 yards and a touchdown. It's the second 100-yard game for Gordon in the past three contests.

Cordarrelle Paterson, the kick returner-turned-receiver-turned-halfback carried the rock 11 times for 61 yards and a touchdown versus Green Bay. James White rushed 12 times for 31 yards and two touchdowns and caught six passes for 72 yards in the victory for the Patriots, who have won six straight.

3. Kansas City Chiefs (8-1)

Patrick Mahomes remains the odds-on favorite for MVP, completing 23-of-32 passes for 375 yards and three touchdowns in Kansas City's 37-21 rout of Cleveland.

With seven games still left to play, he has thrown 29 touchdowns and is one away from tying the franchise record for TD passes in a season set by Hall of Famer Len Dawson in 1964.

Mahomes has thrown for over 300 yards in eight straight games. (AP Photo)

4. New Orleans Saints (7-1)

The Saints unseated the Rams behind the Big 3 of Drew Brees, Alvin Kamara and Michael Thomas. Brees completed 25-of-36 passes for 346 yards and four touchdowns. Kamara rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in four passes for 34 yards and another score. Thomas had the best game of his career, catching 12 passes for 211 yards—a Saints single-game receiving record—and a 72-yard touchdown that essentially sealed the victory.

5. Los Angeles Chargers (6-2)

Keenan Allen broke out of his season-long slump, posting 124 receiving yards and adding 28 yards on the ground.

The visiting Chargers defeated the Russell Wilson-led Seahawks, the first time the Super Bowl champion quarterback lost a home game to an AFC opponent in his seven-year career.

6. Carolina Panthers (6-2)

The Panthers scored a franchise-record 35 points in the first half, eventually holding on for a 42-28 win over the Bucs.

Christian McCaffrey registered 79 rushing yards with two TDs and 78 receiving yards.

7. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2-1)

James Conner is the driving force behind the Steelers' resurgence and is performing better than Le'Veon Bell ever did. He mustered 163 total yards, running for 107 with 56 receiving yards and a TD reception.

8. Minnesota Vikings (5-3-1)

Adam Thielen’s streak of 100-yard receiving games ended at eight, but he still caught a touchdown in the Vikings’ win over Detroit.

The Vikings set a franchise-record with 10 sacks.

Defensive end Danielle Hunter was the player of the game for Minnesota, posting 3.5 sacks and returning a Matthew Stafford fumble 32 yards for the touchdown.

9. Philadelphia Eagles (4-4)

The Eagles return from their bye to host the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.

10. Houston Texans (6-3)

The Texans escaped Denver with a 19-17 win as Broncos kicker Brandon McManus clanked a a 51-yard field goal on the game's final play.

Winners of six in a row, the Texans look like the cream of the crop in the AFC South.

11. Cincinnati Bengals (5-3)

The Bengals received bad news during their bye week, as star wide receiver A.J. Green is expected to “miss some games” with a toe injury.

12. Chicago Bears (5-3)

The Bears produced two defensive touchdowns in the second quarter of their 41-9 beatdown over the turnover-prone Bills. Safety Eddie Jackson scooped up a fumble and ran for a 65-yard score and linebacker Leonard Floyd intercepted a tipped pass and returned it for 19 yards and a touchdown.

13. Baltimore Ravens (4-5)

The Ravens have lost four of five and head coach John Harbaugh is reportedly on the host seat in Baltimore, which has not made the playoffs since 2014.

14. Washington Redskins (5-3)

First-place Washington laid an egg versus Atlanta. The passing game continues to struggle under Alex Smith and the rushing attack was stymied against a Falcons’ defense ranked in the bottom of the league in nearly every statistical category.

The undisciplined Redskins totaled 147 penalty yards, their most since 1971.

15. Atlanta Falcons (4-4)

Julio Jones caught his first touchdown since Week 11 of the 2017 season, while Matt Ryan ripped the Redskins’ tough defense apart for 350 yards and four TDs. The Falcons won for the third consecutive time to place themselves back into the NFC playoff race.

Rest of the Pack

16. Miami Dolphins (5-4)

17. Seattle Seahawks (4-4)

18. Tennessee Titans (4-4)

19. Green Bay Packers (3-4-1)

20. Dallas Cowboys (3-5)

21. Detroit Lions (3-5)

22. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-5)

23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5)

24. Indianapolis Colts (3-5)

25. Cleveland Browns (2-6-1)

26. New York Jets (3-6)

27. Denver Broncos (3-6)

28. Buffalo Bills (2-7)

29. New York Giants (1-7)

30. Arizona Cardinals (2-6)

31. San Francisco 49ers (2-7)

32. Oakland Raiders (1-7)