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2024 NFL rookies to watch: Bears' Odunze looks ready for spotlight

A class of talented rookies looking to take their first NFL steps in front of the watchful eyes of thousands of adoring fans. Shoaib Alli tells us who to watch and why.

Super Bowl X-Factors: Who could be the difference-maker for Chiefs and 49ers?

NFL Conference Championship X-Factors: 49ers need Young to be a disruptor

As we approach the final showdown of the NFL season, the field of contenders is narrowed down to four — and with it, the pool of potential X-Factors looking to get their team to the Super Bowl.

NFL Divisional Round X-Factors: Can McDermott's scheme stifle Chiefs offence?

In the NFL playoffs, margins can be thin with single players or plays potentially determining a game's outcome. With the field narrowed down to eight, let’s take a look at one x-factor for each game of the Divisional Round.

NFL Wild Card X-Factors: Can Browns' Njoku stay hot against Houston?

NFL X-Factors: Who's ready for primetime in 2023

Talent usually wins out, but X-factors are typically found at the intersection of skill, luck and opportunity. Which players are ready for primetime? Shoaib Alli has seven X-factors as we get set for kickoff on the 2023 NFL season.

Seven NFL rookies who could have the biggest impact in 2023

While not all rookies will contribute right away, many will soon be seen on highlight reels for the next several months. Shoaib Alli takes a look at a few that are primed for the biggest impacts this coming season.

Greene, Painter among best late-round fantasy baseball sleepers

NFL Divisional Round X-Factors: Can Micah Parsons disrupt 49ers’ dominance?

After a drama-filled Super Wild Card Weekend, the NFL's Divisional Round brings plenty more intrigue with four interesting matchups. Here are potential X-factors in all four games.