N.F.L. Week 4 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Tom Brady faces Bill Belichick, the Rams and the Cardinals fight to stay undefeated, and the Browns’ pass rush travels to Minnesota to try to end Kirk Cousins’s interception-less streak.

What We Learned From Week 2 of the N.F.L. Season

Bill Belichick sees a path toward making the Patriots a dynastic contender again, the Cowboys’ talent got a chance to shine, and Sam Darnold looks … happy.

Carl Nassib Made History, but Also a Big Play

Last week Nassib, 28, became the first openly gay player to compete in an N.F.L. game. Teammates, the news media and observers casually noted the feat, then cheered his game-changing play.

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.

Rivalries and Rookies Bloom but It’s Still Patrick Mahomes’s A.F.C.

The Kansas City Chiefs fortified their offensive line in pursuit of another championship, but the Bills, Browns and a bevy of first-year starters should shake up the order.

Carl Nassib Is Seeking His Path as an Out Athlete

Nassib, the N.F.L. player who made history this week when he came out as gay, has long yearned to make a difference in the world.

Carl Nassib, the First Openly Gay N.F.L. Player, Has Been a Football Everyman

“I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now,” the N.F.L. lineman said. He comes from a football family, was a standout at Penn State and has taught his teammates about personal finance.

Raiders’ Carl Nassib Announces He’s Gay, an N.F.L. First

The Raiders defensive lineman came out in a statement posted to his Instagram account on Monday, becoming the first active player in the league to publicly identify as gay.