Gilberto Manzano

Gilberto Manzano

Gilberto Manzano is a staff writer covering the NFL for Sports Illustrated. After starting off as a breaking news writer at NFL.com in 2014, he worked as the Raiders beat reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal and covered the Chargers and Rams for the Orange County Register and Los Angeles Daily News. During his time as a combat sports reporter, he was awarded best sports spot story of 2018 by the Nevada Press Association for his coverage of the Conor McGregor-Khabib Nurmagomedov post-fight brawl. Manzano, a first-generation Mexican-American with parents from Nayarit, Mexico, is the cohost of Compas on the Beat, a sports and culture show featuring Mexican-American journalists. He has been a member of the Pro Football Writers of America since 2017.

Nix passed for 307 yards and four touchdowns on Sunday, both career highs.
NFL

What We Learned in NFL Week 11: Bo Nix Enters OROY Race; Bills Prove Chiefs’ Mortality

The Broncos may have wound up with the best rookie quarterback of his class. Plus, Buffalo and Pittsburgh immensely boosted their contender credentials.

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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel watches game action against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at SoFi Stadium.
NFL

NFL Fact or Fiction: Dolphins Are Headed in the Right Direction

Miami had to weather the storm with Tua Tagovailoa sidelined, but now looks primed to build a more sustainable foundation for contention. Plus, it might be time to start taking the Eagles more seriously.

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Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush is expected to start and one betting insider likes the Cowboys to cover.
Betting

Vegas Views: Betting Insider Says Cowboys Provide Value vs. Texans in Ugly ‘MNF’ Game 

Cowboys vs Texans ATS pick from a Vegas betting insider may surprise the public.

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Purdy ranks second in the NFL with 8.8 yards per passing attempt.
NFL

NFL Week 10 Winners and Losers: Brock Purdy May Soon Be the NFL’s Highest-Paid QB

Purdy is among Week 10’s biggest winners after executing a massive game-winning drive Sunday.

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Wilson threw a season-high three touchdowns in Sunday’s win over the Commanders.
NFL

What We Learned in Week 10: Steelers Serious AFC Threats With Russell Wilson

Pittsburgh has won all three of Wilson’s starts while averaging 30.3 points per game with the former Super Bowl champion.

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The Chiefs started their season 8–0, but face potentially tricky matchups against the Broncos and the Bills in the next two weeks.
NFL

NFL Fact or Fiction: Chiefs Will Finish the Regular Season 17–0

Can Kansas City keep a perfect record? Plus, will the Lions have a cakewalk to the Super Bowl?

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The Eagles are big favorites against the Cowboys this week.
Betting

Vegas Views: Betting Insider Says Lay the Points in Eagles vs Cowboys for NFL Week 10 

Betting insights from a Vegas insider ahead of NFL Week 10.

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Lattimore is headed to Washington to play for defensive-minded coach Dan Quinn.
NFL

2024 NFL Trade Deadline Tracker: Commanders Acquire Marshon Lattimore

The former New Orleans cornerback is headed to Washington. Plus, Pittsburgh strengthened its defense and offense, adding pass-rusher Preston Smith and receiver Mike Williams.

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Harbaugh has emphasized defense and a potent rushing attack to unlock the Chargers in his first season as head coach.
NFL

NFL Week 9 Winners and Losers: Jim Harbaugh’s Old-School Chargers Are a Real Threat

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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce tied a career high with 14 catches for 100 receiving yards against the Buccaneers.
NFL

Chiefs Give Their AFC Foes Plenty to Think About in OT Win vs. Bucs

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The Lions advanced to 7–1 after defeating the Packers 24–14.
NFL

NFC Midseason Grades: Lions on Track for First Super Bowl Appearance

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Murray and the Cardinals have won three in a row after Sunday’s victory over the Bears.
NFL

What We Learned in NFL Week 9: Cardinals Best in NFC West

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