Lamar Jackson’s Bold Play: A Contract Without an Agent

Jackson is leading his own negotiation for a contract extension with the Ravens, challenging the norms of executives’ relationships to N.F.L. players and raising questions about the efficacy of agents.

The Raiders Thought They’d Won. But They Hadn’t. Until They Did.

A wild Monday night victory gives Las Vegas a victory, and leaves Baltimore wondering about one that got away.

N.F.L. Week 1 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Dueling Alabama quarterbacks and a rematch of January’s Browns-Chiefs playoff game make for a compelling start to the regular season.