Melissa Jacobs

Melissa Jacobs

Melissa Jacobs is the NFL editor for SI.com. A former producer at ESPN and one of the founding contributors to espnW, she founded TheFootballGirl.com in 2009 and joined SI in 2015.

Week Under Review: Antonio Brown shows off self-obsession in foolish Facebook Live
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Week Under Review: Antonio Brown shows off self-obsession in foolish Facebook Live

Antonio Brown's post-game Facebook Live from the Steelers' locker room shows his lack of leadership and intelligence.

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Ryan Shazier's star is rising, but he and Steelers expect even more
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Ryan Shazier's star is rising, but he and Steelers expect even more

As the Steelers have pushed him to take control of the defense, Ryan Shazier has embraced his connection to the franchise's LB legends, all while striving to join their ranks.

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Week Under Review: Concussion protocol remains unreliable after Matt Moore's hit
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Week Under Review: Concussion protocol remains unreliable after Matt Moore's hit

After Dolphins QB Matt Moore absorbed a huge hit from Steelers LB Bud Dupree, he was rushed through the NFL's concussion protocol, returning to the field just one play later.

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Week Under Review: Ranking desirability of currently open NFL head coaching jobs
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Week Under Review: Ranking desirability of currently open NFL head coaching jobs

The NFL coaching carousel is beginning to spin rapidly, so let's rank the desirability of the current available head coaching positions.

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Chip Kelly lacked tools to succeed under GM Trent Baalke in San Francisco
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Chip Kelly lacked tools to succeed under GM Trent Baalke in San Francisco

Ever since they shoved Jim Harbaugh out the door, th 49ers have become the laughingstock of the NFL. Who will want to lead this team next?

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Week Under Review: The 16 people who defined the NFL in 2016
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Week Under Review: The 16 people who defined the NFL in 2016

In a year of breakout stars, legends in twilight and controversial protests, these 16 people best defined the National Football League.

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In rout of Broncos on Christmas Day, Chiefs show they're serious AFC contenders
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In rout of Broncos on Christmas Day, Chiefs show they're serious AFC contenders

Dynamic playmakers, creative playcalling and an effective quarterback carried the Chiefs over the Broncos on Christmas Day.

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Derek Carr's broken leg spells certain end to Raiders' Super Bowl hopes
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Derek Carr's broken leg spells certain end to Raiders' Super Bowl hopes

A broken fibula against the Colts ended Derek Carr's season, and likely any possibility of a Raiders' title shot.

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Week Under Review: How Aaron Rodgers edged his way back into MVP conversation
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Week Under Review: How Aaron Rodgers edged his way back into MVP conversation

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Week Under Review: Making a case against every NFL MVP candidate
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Week Under Review: Making a case against every NFL MVP candidate

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DeMarco Murray Q&A: Talking Derrick Henry, Cowboys' success, fantasy and more
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DeMarco Murray Q&A: Talking Derrick Henry, Cowboys' success, fantasy and more

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Week Under Review: NFL lets players' individiuality shine through custom cleats
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Week Under Review: NFL lets players' individiuality shine through custom cleats

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