Ralph Vacchiano
@ralphvacchiano.bsky.social
NFL writer/reporter for Fox Sports. … Long-suffering Mets and Islanders fan. … Syracuse alum. … Seton Hall professor. … Probably other things, too.
Could Pete Carroll be one and done in Vegas?
And will Steelers fans get their wish after chanting 'Fire Tomlin' on Sunday?
My latest rankings of NFL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat: tinyurl.com/ye24kb2c
And will Steelers fans get their wish after chanting 'Fire Tomlin' on Sunday?
My latest rankings of NFL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat: tinyurl.com/ye24kb2c
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Could Pete Carroll be one and done in Vegas?
And will Steelers fans get their wish after chanting 'Fire Tomlin' on Sunday?
My latest rankings of NFL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat: tinyurl.com/ye24kb2c
And will Steelers fans get their wish after chanting 'Fire Tomlin' on Sunday?
My latest rankings of NFL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat: tinyurl.com/ye24kb2c
🚨 NFL POWER RANKINGS, WEEK 14🚨
There's a new No. 1 ... and a pretty big shakeup in the entire Top 10.
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There's a new No. 1 ... and a pretty big shakeup in the entire Top 10.
tinyurl.com/hdv4h3rp
December 2, 2025 at 4:14 AM
🚨 NFL POWER RANKINGS, WEEK 14🚨
There's a new No. 1 ... and a pretty big shakeup in the entire Top 10.
tinyurl.com/hdv4h3rp
There's a new No. 1 ... and a pretty big shakeup in the entire Top 10.
tinyurl.com/hdv4h3rp
4 Takeaways from the Buffalo Bills win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Including ...
🏈 Buffalo still needs more from Josh Allen
🏈 James Cook is the real Bills MVP
🏈 Aaron Rodgers looks very, very done.
And more, here: tinyurl.com/2542sd7x
🏈 Buffalo still needs more from Josh Allen
🏈 James Cook is the real Bills MVP
🏈 Aaron Rodgers looks very, very done.
And more, here: tinyurl.com/2542sd7x
December 1, 2025 at 12:49 AM
4 Takeaways from the Buffalo Bills win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Including ...
🏈 Buffalo still needs more from Josh Allen
🏈 James Cook is the real Bills MVP
🏈 Aaron Rodgers looks very, very done.
And more, here: tinyurl.com/2542sd7x
🏈 Buffalo still needs more from Josh Allen
🏈 James Cook is the real Bills MVP
🏈 Aaron Rodgers looks very, very done.
And more, here: tinyurl.com/2542sd7x
4 takeaways from the Chicago Bears win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Including …
🏈 Ben Johnson’s offense is coming in like a Lion.
🏈 The Eagles have another offensive coordinator problem.
🏈 And where, exactly, has Saquon gone?
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/5bbk2fa4
🏈 Ben Johnson’s offense is coming in like a Lion.
🏈 The Eagles have another offensive coordinator problem.
🏈 And where, exactly, has Saquon gone?
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/5bbk2fa4
November 29, 2025 at 3:31 AM
4 takeaways from the Chicago Bears win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Including …
🏈 Ben Johnson’s offense is coming in like a Lion.
🏈 The Eagles have another offensive coordinator problem.
🏈 And where, exactly, has Saquon gone?
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/5bbk2fa4
🏈 Ben Johnson’s offense is coming in like a Lion.
🏈 The Eagles have another offensive coordinator problem.
🏈 And where, exactly, has Saquon gone?
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/5bbk2fa4
The Big Picture:
The case for why the New York Giants should keep GM Joe Schoen, as long as they pair him with an experienced head coach.
(Yes, really)
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The case for why the New York Giants should keep GM Joe Schoen, as long as they pair him with an experienced head coach.
(Yes, really)
tinyurl.com/ms47k4yc
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Big Picture:
The case for why the New York Giants should keep GM Joe Schoen, as long as they pair him with an experienced head coach.
(Yes, really)
tinyurl.com/ms47k4yc
The case for why the New York Giants should keep GM Joe Schoen, as long as they pair him with an experienced head coach.
(Yes, really)
tinyurl.com/ms47k4yc
🚨 NFL POWER RANKINGS, WEEK 13 🚨
The No. 1 team seems entrenched. But a surprising and familiar team is charging hard from right behind.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/2rdm87es
The No. 1 team seems entrenched. But a surprising and familiar team is charging hard from right behind.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/2rdm87es
November 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🚨 NFL POWER RANKINGS, WEEK 13 🚨
The No. 1 team seems entrenched. But a surprising and familiar team is charging hard from right behind.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/2rdm87es
The No. 1 team seems entrenched. But a surprising and familiar team is charging hard from right behind.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/2rdm87es
4 Takeaways from the Chiefs overtime win over the Colts. Including ...
🪄 Patrick Mahomes is still magical
🔥 Why Spags deserves a head-coaching job
❓Where was Jonathan Taylor?
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🪄 Patrick Mahomes is still magical
🔥 Why Spags deserves a head-coaching job
❓Where was Jonathan Taylor?
tinyurl.com/kv4cmehm
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
4 Takeaways from the Chiefs overtime win over the Colts. Including ...
🪄 Patrick Mahomes is still magical
🔥 Why Spags deserves a head-coaching job
❓Where was Jonathan Taylor?
tinyurl.com/kv4cmehm
🪄 Patrick Mahomes is still magical
🔥 Why Spags deserves a head-coaching job
❓Where was Jonathan Taylor?
tinyurl.com/kv4cmehm
4 Takeaways from the Houston Texans' win over the Buffalo Bills:
The Texans D is real and spectacular ... Josh Allen clearly needs some help ... and more ...
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The Texans D is real and spectacular ... Josh Allen clearly needs some help ... and more ...
tinyurl.com/5h6hsktt
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 AM
4 Takeaways from the Houston Texans' win over the Buffalo Bills:
The Texans D is real and spectacular ... Josh Allen clearly needs some help ... and more ...
tinyurl.com/5h6hsktt
The Texans D is real and spectacular ... Josh Allen clearly needs some help ... and more ...
tinyurl.com/5h6hsktt
NFL CONFIDENTIAL: What did scouts, execs, and a former NFL QB really think about Shedeur Sanders debut?
And is it a big deal at all that he never got any first-team reps?
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And is it a big deal at all that he never got any first-team reps?
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November 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
NFL CONFIDENTIAL: What did scouts, execs, and a former NFL QB really think about Shedeur Sanders debut?
And is it a big deal at all that he never got any first-team reps?
tinyurl.com/2mnvm5ss
And is it a big deal at all that he never got any first-team reps?
tinyurl.com/2mnvm5ss
The Big Picture:
A ‘frustrating’ cold spell for the Green Bay offense has turned the heat up on Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love and gotten in the way of the Packers’ Super dreams:
tinyurl.com/4h2pxyt3
A ‘frustrating’ cold spell for the Green Bay offense has turned the heat up on Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love and gotten in the way of the Packers’ Super dreams:
tinyurl.com/4h2pxyt3
November 20, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The Big Picture:
A ‘frustrating’ cold spell for the Green Bay offense has turned the heat up on Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love and gotten in the way of the Packers’ Super dreams:
tinyurl.com/4h2pxyt3
A ‘frustrating’ cold spell for the Green Bay offense has turned the heat up on Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love and gotten in the way of the Packers’ Super dreams:
tinyurl.com/4h2pxyt3
🚨 NFL POWER RANKINGS, WEEK 12🚨
Two familiar faces in the top two spots ... but two surprising upstarts right behind them.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/bdf4us9s
Two familiar faces in the top two spots ... but two surprising upstarts right behind them.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/bdf4us9s
November 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🚨 NFL POWER RANKINGS, WEEK 12🚨
Two familiar faces in the top two spots ... but two surprising upstarts right behind them.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/bdf4us9s
Two familiar faces in the top two spots ... but two surprising upstarts right behind them.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/bdf4us9s
4 Takeaways from the Patriots' win over the Jets.
Including the real beauty of Drake Maye's performance, and why it's long past time for Aaron Glenn to bench Justin Fields.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/bdhwwvwz
Including the real beauty of Drake Maye's performance, and why it's long past time for Aaron Glenn to bench Justin Fields.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/bdhwwvwz
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 AM
4 Takeaways from the Patriots' win over the Jets.
Including the real beauty of Drake Maye's performance, and why it's long past time for Aaron Glenn to bench Justin Fields.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/bdhwwvwz
Including the real beauty of Drake Maye's performance, and why it's long past time for Aaron Glenn to bench Justin Fields.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/bdhwwvwz
🚨 Coaching Carousel Confidential 🚨
NFL execs weigh in on the hot NFL assistants, the possibility of someone hiring a college coach, and whether there's a Mike Vrabel available this year.
Plus, what's the deal with Mike McCarthy?
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NFL execs weigh in on the hot NFL assistants, the possibility of someone hiring a college coach, and whether there's a Mike Vrabel available this year.
Plus, what's the deal with Mike McCarthy?
tinyurl.com/39te4u57
November 12, 2025 at 11:32 PM
🚨 Coaching Carousel Confidential 🚨
NFL execs weigh in on the hot NFL assistants, the possibility of someone hiring a college coach, and whether there's a Mike Vrabel available this year.
Plus, what's the deal with Mike McCarthy?
tinyurl.com/39te4u57
NFL execs weigh in on the hot NFL assistants, the possibility of someone hiring a college coach, and whether there's a Mike Vrabel available this year.
Plus, what's the deal with Mike McCarthy?
tinyurl.com/39te4u57
Two down ... and how many more to go?
With Brian Daboll and Brian Callahan already out the door, here are my new rankings of the top NFL Coaches on the Hot Seat.
tinyurl.com/fd73z5b3
With Brian Daboll and Brian Callahan already out the door, here are my new rankings of the top NFL Coaches on the Hot Seat.
tinyurl.com/fd73z5b3
November 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Two down ... and how many more to go?
With Brian Daboll and Brian Callahan already out the door, here are my new rankings of the top NFL Coaches on the Hot Seat.
tinyurl.com/fd73z5b3
With Brian Daboll and Brian Callahan already out the door, here are my new rankings of the top NFL Coaches on the Hot Seat.
tinyurl.com/fd73z5b3
🚨 NFL POWER RANKINGS, WEEK 11 🚨
A breakaway pack at the top of the rankings is starting to form ... and it's not the group everyone thought it would be.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/7jsfw8w3
A breakaway pack at the top of the rankings is starting to form ... and it's not the group everyone thought it would be.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/7jsfw8w3
November 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🚨 NFL POWER RANKINGS, WEEK 11 🚨
A breakaway pack at the top of the rankings is starting to form ... and it's not the group everyone thought it would be.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/7jsfw8w3
A breakaway pack at the top of the rankings is starting to form ... and it's not the group everyone thought it would be.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/7jsfw8w3
A Lane Kiffin-Jaxson Dart reunion? A Mike Tomlin Trade? How about Bill Belichick returning as HC of the NYG?
Nothing is off the table on my list of 11 possible candidates to become the next Giants coach.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/5cx84rpj
Nothing is off the table on my list of 11 possible candidates to become the next Giants coach.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/5cx84rpj
November 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
A Lane Kiffin-Jaxson Dart reunion? A Mike Tomlin Trade? How about Bill Belichick returning as HC of the NYG?
Nothing is off the table on my list of 11 possible candidates to become the next Giants coach.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/5cx84rpj
Nothing is off the table on my list of 11 possible candidates to become the next Giants coach.
For @NFLonFOX: tinyurl.com/5cx84rpj
What is the one big question hovering over each NFL team as the second half of the season begins?
My picks for all 32 teams, here: tinyurl.com/mrhj9dn2
My picks for all 32 teams, here: tinyurl.com/mrhj9dn2
The Biggest Question Facing Each NFL Team in the Second Half of 2025
The NFL has hit the mid-point of the 2025 season, and every team has at least one huge question they'll need to answer in the second half.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
What is the one big question hovering over each NFL team as the second half of the season begins?
My picks for all 32 teams, here: tinyurl.com/mrhj9dn2
My picks for all 32 teams, here: tinyurl.com/mrhj9dn2
🚨 Fox Sports Midseason NFL Awards 🚨
Who is the MVP, O and D Players of the Year, Rookies of the Year and Coach of the Year so far?
The NFL writers make our picks: tinyurl.com/zrwstvuc
Who is the MVP, O and D Players of the Year, Rookies of the Year and Coach of the Year so far?
The NFL writers make our picks: tinyurl.com/zrwstvuc
November 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
🚨 Fox Sports Midseason NFL Awards 🚨
Who is the MVP, O and D Players of the Year, Rookies of the Year and Coach of the Year so far?
The NFL writers make our picks: tinyurl.com/zrwstvuc
Who is the MVP, O and D Players of the Year, Rookies of the Year and Coach of the Year so far?
The NFL writers make our picks: tinyurl.com/zrwstvuc
The Jets shocked the NFL by dealing Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams on deadline day.
For the new regime, though, this may just be the start of a much-needed organizational purge.
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For the new regime, though, this may just be the start of a much-needed organizational purge.
tinyurl.com/42fcdcuk
November 5, 2025 at 12:54 AM
The Jets shocked the NFL by dealing Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams on deadline day.
For the new regime, though, this may just be the start of a much-needed organizational purge.
tinyurl.com/42fcdcuk
For the new regime, though, this may just be the start of a much-needed organizational purge.
tinyurl.com/42fcdcuk
🚨 NFL POWER RANKINGS, WEEK 10 🚨
There's a brand new No. 1.
And a new No. 2 ... and 3 ... and 4 ... and 5 ... and ...
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There's a brand new No. 1.
And a new No. 2 ... and 3 ... and 4 ... and 5 ... and ...
tinyurl.com/2s4py66u
November 4, 2025 at 5:21 AM
🚨 NFL POWER RANKINGS, WEEK 10 🚨
There's a brand new No. 1.
And a new No. 2 ... and 3 ... and 4 ... and 5 ... and ...
tinyurl.com/2s4py66u
There's a brand new No. 1.
And a new No. 2 ... and 3 ... and 4 ... and 5 ... and ...
tinyurl.com/2s4py66u
4 Takeaways from the Buffalo Bills win over the Kansas City Chiefs ...
Round 1 of a rivalry we all hope will continue in the postseason -- maybe even in the AFC Championship Game.
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Round 1 of a rivalry we all hope will continue in the postseason -- maybe even in the AFC Championship Game.
tinyurl.com/msurpvse
November 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
4 Takeaways from the Buffalo Bills win over the Kansas City Chiefs ...
Round 1 of a rivalry we all hope will continue in the postseason -- maybe even in the AFC Championship Game.
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Round 1 of a rivalry we all hope will continue in the postseason -- maybe even in the AFC Championship Game.
tinyurl.com/msurpvse
What have we learned in Week 9?
🏈 Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy steal the spotlight.
🏈 Rico Dowdle is carrying Carolina.
🏈 It's time for big changes on the Giants' defense.
And more from our NFL writers at FOX Sports: tinyurl.com/t7dk83h4
🏈 Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy steal the spotlight.
🏈 Rico Dowdle is carrying Carolina.
🏈 It's time for big changes on the Giants' defense.
And more from our NFL writers at FOX Sports: tinyurl.com/t7dk83h4
November 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
What have we learned in Week 9?
🏈 Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy steal the spotlight.
🏈 Rico Dowdle is carrying Carolina.
🏈 It's time for big changes on the Giants' defense.
And more from our NFL writers at FOX Sports: tinyurl.com/t7dk83h4
🏈 Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy steal the spotlight.
🏈 Rico Dowdle is carrying Carolina.
🏈 It's time for big changes on the Giants' defense.
And more from our NFL writers at FOX Sports: tinyurl.com/t7dk83h4
Who is ready to sell and who is buying as the NFL trade deadline approaches?
And why is the league carefully watching the Eagles and the Jets?
All the latest trade buzz: tinyurl.com/2x5kc8b7
And why is the league carefully watching the Eagles and the Jets?
All the latest trade buzz: tinyurl.com/2x5kc8b7
October 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Who is ready to sell and who is buying as the NFL trade deadline approaches?
And why is the league carefully watching the Eagles and the Jets?
All the latest trade buzz: tinyurl.com/2x5kc8b7
And why is the league carefully watching the Eagles and the Jets?
All the latest trade buzz: tinyurl.com/2x5kc8b7
October 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
🚨 NFL POWER RANKINGS, WEEK 9🚨
Big shakeup at the bottom ... not so much at the top.
And who's the best team in the AFC now?
tinyurl.com/bd5wkjzf
Big shakeup at the bottom ... not so much at the top.
And who's the best team in the AFC now?
tinyurl.com/bd5wkjzf
October 28, 2025 at 3:12 AM
🚨 NFL POWER RANKINGS, WEEK 9🚨
Big shakeup at the bottom ... not so much at the top.
And who's the best team in the AFC now?
tinyurl.com/bd5wkjzf
Big shakeup at the bottom ... not so much at the top.
And who's the best team in the AFC now?
tinyurl.com/bd5wkjzf