Russell S. Baxter

Russell S. Baxter

NFL Writer for FanSided, NFL Spin Zone, Phin Phanatic, Titan Sized, Full Press Coverage and more. Founder of Pro Football Guru. Ex-Nerd Bowler on Good Morning Football. 22 years at ESPN and former writer for CBS Thursday Night Football. Lots of Radio, plenty of television, always lots to do and loving every minute of it. Stay tuned!

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3 best NFL teams with a losing record in 2023 season

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Seattle Seahawks

Slumping Seattle Seahawks have made the NFC playoff picture intriguing

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Dec 7, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (left)

Pittsburgh Steelers season has been nothing short of discouraging

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Nov 5, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA;  Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh looks on from the

Grades for NFL teams coming out of 2023 bye week

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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell tackles Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields during the

3 bold predictions for Week 14 of 2023 season

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Dec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) gestures

Cleveland Browns fourth quarterback couldn't prevent fifth loss

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Nov 26, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) stiff arms

Rejuvenated Steelers ground game will be the key down the stretch

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Nov 23, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) returns an

NFL Week 12: Quarterbacks beware Sunday and Monday night

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Oct 1, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15)

Raiders could cure what’s ailing the Chiefs these days

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Washington Commanders

Jack Del Rio era comes to a screeching halt in Washington

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Nov 10, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany;  New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the

NFL 2023: Grades for teams coming off Week 11 bye

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Nov 5, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and Miami

NFL 2023: Grades for teams coming off Week 10 Bye

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Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws a pass as

Browns have huge opportunity to make amends vs. the Ravens

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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) finds running room against the Tennessee Titans

Rejuvenated running games take center stage in Pittsburgh

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Kyler Murray

Which Kyler Murray will we see when he makes his 2023 debut on Sunday?

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Oct 29, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr.

NFL 2023: Grades for teams coming off Week 9 Bye

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