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Playoff picture projections: Updated odds for every team trying to reach the postseason We are following the 2025 season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:03:02 EST

How Week 16 reset the race for the AFC and NFC 1-seeds: Barnwell on NFL's best teams Will the Broncos hold off the Patriots in the AFC? Can the Seahawks stay ahead of the Rams in the NFC? Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:03:02 EST

Seahawks LB Hall's appeal of 1-game ban fails Seahawks outside linebacker Derick Hall's one game suspension without pay for an act of unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct has been upheld by hearing officer Ramon Foster. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:07:22 EST

Steelers' Metcalf shoves fan during game in Detroit Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf was involved in an altercation with a fan at Ford Field during the second quarter of Sunday's 29-24 win over the Detroit Lions. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:07:22 EST

Glenn to frustrated Jets fans: 'We have a plan' Aaron Glenn is asking frustrated Jets fans for patience, telling them "we have a plan" and not to "let go of the rope." Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:07:22 EST

Back injury forces Ravens' Jackson from SNF loss Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left Sunday night's game against the Patriots late in the first half because of a back injury. He said he hopes to play Saturday at Green Bay but will first have an MRI on Monday. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:07:22 EST

Lions own loss after late OPI calls: 'It's on us' The Detroit Lions owned their big loss after late offensive pass interference calls, with coach Dan Campbell saying, "It's on us." Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:07:22 EST

Maye rallies Pats after last week's 'wake-up call' A week after failing to lead a winning drive against Buffalo, Patriots QB Drake Maye was given the same opportunity Sunday night at Baltimore -- and this time he delivered one of the signature performances of his career to clinch a playoff spot. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:07:22 EST

Sources: Broncos' Bryant discharged from hospital Pat Bryant was discharged from an area hospital Sunday night after being diagnosed with a concussion, but cleared of other major injuries, following a big hit in the final minute of the team's 34-20 loss to the Jaguars, sources told ESPN. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:07:22 EST

Sources: Chiefs fear Minshew suffered ACL tear One week after losing starter Patrick Mahomes to an ACL tear, Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew is feared to also have suffered a torn ACL, sources told ESPN. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:07:22 EST

👀 The biggest overreactions for Week 16 games Did a lopsided loss expose Denver? Should Bowles be done? Should DK Metcalf have sat? We overreact to Week 16, plus fantasy football takes. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:07:22 EST

Inside the wildest dadgum comeback in NFL history Yes, Philip Rivers unretired and is now the starting QB for a team in the playoff race. No, this is not a movie. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:46:30 EST

Robert Saleh wants to be a head coach again -- but isn't desperate after 49ers return Saleh has the 49ers' defense staying afloat amid injuries and offseason turnover. Could he leave this offseason? Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:59:07 EST

Our reporters make sense of Week 16: Statement wins for Patriots, Jaguars, Panthers, Steelers, Bears Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 16 game. Here's what you need to know. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:42:30 EST

Veteran Stefon Diggs shined when Patriots needed him most: 'Prime time is my time' After a quiet last month for Diggs, he showed out against the Ravens to secure the Patriots a playoff spot. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:42:29 EST

Missed tackles, third-down struggles doom the Broncos defense: 'We didn't execute' Denver's 11-game win streak fizzled against the Jaguars. Should the Broncos be concerned? Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:42:29 EST

Two vulnerable NFL sack records: Tracking pace for Myles Garrett (22!), Broncos' D (63!) The Browns' vet edge rusher and Denver's defense are in contention to rewrite the single-season sacks record book. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:13:12 EST

'Chaos': Aaron Rodgers' one-word take of Steelers-Lions tops Week 16 quotes With the playoff race heating up, Week 16 gave fans highlight plays and headline-worthy quotes. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:12:45 EST

As Chiefs collapse continues, lost 2025 season could be a blessing in disguise While this shouldn't be a full teardown and rebuild, Kansas City could retool and search for new ideas. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:39:56 EST

Free agent pickups: Load up on Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17 All the free agent options worth adding as we dive into Week 17 and the fantasy football championships. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:24:06 EST

Buzz: Omarion Hampton trending up and more notes from Week 16 Hampton is getting more work, Saquon Barkley is getting it done on the ground, and more takeaways. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:24:06 EST

Week 17 odds: Jaguars big favorites at Colts, 49ers favored over Bears Week 17 features critical matchups with the NFL playoffs approaching. Here are the odds, spreads and totals for every game. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:26:41 EST

Did you know there are 13 active former No. 1 picks in the NFL? We examine them all Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett are having the best seasons of all 13 of the former No. 1 picks currently in the NFL. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:54:20 EST

The most coveted NFL head coaching jobs that might come open this offseason: Our 1-8 ranking Which potential head coach opening would be most attractive to candidates? Let's sort eight possible openings, starting with Cincinnati. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:55:39 EST

Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season null Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:39:40 EST