Tom Brady and his 40-year-old arm are carrying the Patriots. Deshaun Watson continues to improve. And Joe Flacco isn't looking so elite. Here's how all 32 teams (and their quarterbacks) stack up so far.

• What we learned (and didn't learn) in Week 3 of NFL
• Welcome to the NFL Africa Zone
• NFL's best and worst QBs of Week 3
• Marie Tillman: Pat's memory should remind people to come together
• Raiders' Jack Del Rio says NFL protests didn't affect outcome of game against Redskins
• Prescott, Cowboys pull away to beat Cardinals 28-17
• What NFL players, coaches are saying about Week 3 protests

How close can the Thunder get to the Warriors and Rockets in the playoff chase? Kevin Pelton assesses the new West.

• Bill Russell takes knee in photo with Presidential Medal of Freedom
• Blake Griffin embracing boosted role in Chris Paul's absence
• Magic Johnson concerned only with how Lonzo Ball plays, won't 'monitor' LaVar
• Forgotten man: Derrick Favors ready to bounce back with Jazz
• Pelicans' enter camp eager to explore new lineup's potential
• Healthy again, Derrick Favors looking for big things with Jazz
• Lonzo Ball: I'll wear Big Baller Brand kicks for season opener

An under-the-radar trade for an in-his-prime shortstop? A much-needed bullpen upgrade? Adding one of the top 10 hitters in the game? We look at the moves from July and August that made an impact down the stretch.

• Dodgers' Puig set to rejoin lineup vs. Padres
• Mariners hope to seal series win over A's
• D-backs keep eye on wild-card game with Giants in town
• Rockies face challenge in Marlins' Urena
• White Sox could end Angels' wild-card hopes
• Astros prepare for playoffs while facing Rangers
• Brewers begin series vs. Reds with eyes on wild card

Aside from teams that are starting from scratch, nearly everyone has a shot to make the postseason -- and we aren't ruling out the Golden Knights. Here are the top candidates for a return to the playoffs in 2018-19.

• Golden Knights will honor inaugural season-ticket holders by embedding names on ice
• 2017-18 season preview: Toronto Maple Leafs
• 2017-18 season preview: Tampa Bay Lightning
• 2017-18 season preview: Detroit Red Wings
• Teams in danger of falling out of playoff mix in 2017-18
• 2017-18 season preview: Florida Panthers
• 2017-18 season preview: Buffalo Sabres