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The Kansas City Chiefs are barely holding on in the AFC playoff race. Kansas City lost a devastating game against Houston on Sunday that dropped them to 6-7 on the season. Now the Chiefs’ slim playoff odds will require them to be perfect to finish the regular season. But if that happens, one analyst is […]

The Indianapolis Colts cannot stay healthy at the quarterback position. Daniel Jones suffered a torn Achilles on Sunday, which will end his 2025 season. To make matters worse, both backups Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard are banged up too. Could that lead to a reunion with veteran Philip Rivers? The Colts had the 44-year-old quarterback […]

The Houston Texans got a huge win on Sunday Night Football. Houston defeated Kansas City 20-10 in a game that has huge playoff implications in the AFC. The Texans are now 8-5 and riding a five-game winning streak, which now has them in the thick of the AFC playoff picture. Meanwhile, the Chiefs dropped to […]

The Indianapolis Colts may have seen their playoff hopes dashed during Week 14. Indianapolis lost 36-19 against Jacksonville in Week 14 after Daniel Jones tore his Achilles. The Colts also suffered a worrying defensive injury that makes the situation look even worse for Indy. Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced on Monday that Charvarius Ward […]

The 2025 NFL playoffs are just around the corner following Week 14. This year’s playoff race is coming into focus, with most of the playoff field already decided. There are still a few bubble teams who are fighting for playoff spots, and seeding up for grabs among the expected playoff hopefuls. That makes this the […]

The Minnesota Vikings delivered a beatdown in Week 14. Minnesota shut out Washington 31-0 on Sunday in one of the most one-sided games of the season. Based on the final score, it should be no surprise that Minnesota’s young quarterback played a great game on Sunday. Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy made a humbling confession after […]

The Green Bay Packers got a huge win in Week 14. Green Bay defeated Chicago 28-21 and took over first place in the NFC North standings with just a few weeks before the playoffs. One Packers player admitted why the team had some extra motivation going into this fierce rivalry game. Packers QB Jordan Love […]

The Kansas City Chiefs lost a brutal game on Sunday Night Football. Kansas City fell 20-10 against a surging Houston team, which puts them under .500 at 6-7 on the season. One crucial play ended up costing the Chiefs during the fourth quarter, and it came up repeatedly during postgame interviews. Chiefs head coach Andy […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are feeling great after their huge win in Week 14. Pittsburgh beat Baltimore 27-22 in a game that could have huge ramifications for the AFC playoff picture. But that excitement turned to concern for one Steelers player who was sent to the hospital after the game. Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf stayed […]

The Atlanta Falcons melted down during an embarrassing loss on Sunday. Atlanta got blown out 37-9 by Seattle in a game where the Falcons self destructed in multiple phases of the game. Now the job security of Falcons head coach Raheem Morris is in question after the team was eliminated from playoff contention. Morris did […]

The Washington Commanders entered Week 14 with some optimism for the future. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels made his return after missing multiple games with a nasty elbow injury. Sadly, he is already back on the sidelines after suffering yet another injury. Daniels threw an interception to Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel halfway through the third […]

The 2025 season has been a slog for the New York Jets. New York has dealt with multiple injuries and plenty of adversity during Aaron Glenn’s inaugural season as head coach. The hits just keep on coming, as the Jets are already down 21-7 against the Dolphins at the end of the first quarter. Jets […]

The Cincinnati Bengals finally have some hope after Thanksgiving’s big win. Cincinnati got QB Joe Burrow back from injury and he immediately played a great game against Baltimore. Now the Bengals are hopeful that Burrow can do the same against the Bills in Week 14. Unfortunately, Cincinnati will be without one of its young wide […]

The vibes around the Philadelphia Eagles have not been good during the 2025 season. Philadelphia is 8-4 headed into Week 14 and has a good shot to win the NFC East again in 2025. But that has not stopped plenty of drama from popping up around the Eagles during the regular season. Philadelphia is trying […]

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin dominated the headlines ahead of Week 14. Fans were furious after Pittsburgh lost to Buffalo during Week 13. They turned their ire towards Tomlin, chanting “fire Mike Tomlin” during the game. But it seems that fans won’t get their wish, at least not right away. Pittsburgh has already decided not […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting healthier ahead of their late-season playoff push. Buccaneers WRs Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returned to practice this week, but neither is expected to play on Sunday against the Saints. Thankfully, it should not be too long before the veteran wide receiver can finally get back on the field. […]

The Minnesota Vikings are trending in the right direction headed into Week 14. Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is out of concussion protocol and could make his return on Sunday. If he does, he can have the comfort of knowing his blindside protector will have his back. Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw is expected to play […]

The 2025 NFL playoffs are just around the corner as we enter the month of December. There are only five weeks left in the regular season, which means that the NFC playoff picture is becoming a lot clearer. As usual, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers find themselves in a good position to win the NFC South […]

The Detroit Lions got a much-needed win on Thursday Night Football. Detroit took their anger out on Dallas, stomping them 44-30 in a game that had huge ramifications for the NFC playoff picture. The Lions are still on the outside looking in, but they took an important step forward with last night’s victory. Lions head […]

The Detroit Lions improved their playoff odds on Thursday night. Detroit defeated Dallas 44-30 on Thursday Night Football in a game that had huge playoff ramifications for both teams. Unfortunately, the big win also came with a devastating defensive injury for one key Lions defender. Lions safety Brian Branch suffered a torn Achilles during TNF […]

The Chicago Bears are on top of the world heading into Week 14. Chicago defeated Philadelphia 24-15 on Black Friday, improving to 9-3 on the season. The Bears are still on top of the NFC North, holding a slim lead over the Packers, and look exactly as advertised during Ben Johnson’s rookie campaign at head […]

The Detroit Lions might still be smarting after losing on Thanksgiving. Detroit is 7-5 on the season and looking to take take out their anger on Dallas on Thursday Night Football. Thankfully the Lions are expected to have get healthy on the offensive line before this huge NFC showdown. Lions right tackle Penei Sewell, who […]

The Houston Texans are close to rescuing their 2025 season. Houston is 7-5 after winning their last four games and is on the cusp of making it to the playoffs. Thankfully, Houston got one of their best defensive players back at practice before a huge AFC showdown in Week 14. Texans edge rusher Will Anderson […]

The Colts and Jaguars are two teams moving in opposite directions heading into Week 14. Indianapolis is on a two-game losing streak after losing to Houston in Week 13. The Colts were once completely in charge of the AFC South, but now see their lead slipping away. Meanwhile, the Jaguars have won their last three […]

The Dallas Cowboys are fighting for their playoff lives headed into Week 14. Dallas is 6-5-1 heading into a huge Thursday Night Football matchup against Detroit. The Cowboys will need George Pickens to play well if they want to keep their winning streak alive. ESPN published a long-form article on Thursday about Pickens’ turnaround after […]

The Indianapolis Colts are dealing with some significant injuries ahead of the playoffs. Sauce Gardner is banged up with a calf strain and Daniel Jones is dealing with a fibula injury. Indy’s star quarterback is receiving some help from an unlikely source while he battles through his injury. Colts QB Daniel Jones has a custom […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are feeling the pressure heading into Week 14. Pittsburgh suffered an embarrassing loss against Buffalo last week, which has their playoff chances in question. It didn’t help that QB Aaron Rodgers stirred up controversy during his postgame press conference. Rodgers made waves earlier this week after comments he made after Sunday’s loss. […]

The final week of the regular season in fantasy football leagues is finally here. This weekend’s matchups will decide which teams make it to the fantasy playoffs, arguably the biggest hurdle of the entire season. The running back position is more important than ever in Week 14 since they can provide reliable points for your […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff hopes are hanging on by a thread. Kansas City is 6-6 heading into an absolutely must-win Week 14 contest against Houston. Both teams are competing for a wild card spot in the AFC playoffs, which should add a little extra edge to that game. It is so surprising to see […]

The Dallas Cowboys are riding high coming into Week 13. Dallas knocked off Kansas City on Thanksgiving and now has their sights on Detroit ahead of Thursday Night Football. Dallas will have one of their top playmakers at full health for this important NFC showdown. Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is off the injury report […]

The Buffalo Bills are ready to make a playoff push to end the regular season. Buffalo is 8-4 headed into Week 14 with a huge game against Cincinnati on the horizon. Unfortunately, the Bills have multiple players who are tending who injuries who will miss practice ahead of this weekend’s big game. Bills edge rusher […]

The Carolina Panthers are on top of the world after Week 13. Carolina pulled off arguably the biggest upset of the season, defeating Los Angeles 31-28 and improving to 7-6 on the season. That incredible game could have the Panthers thinking about keeping QB Bryce Young as part of their future plans. ESPN insiders Jeremy […]

The Cleveland Browns have the most complicated quarterback situation in the NFL. Rookie Shedeur Sanders will start for the Browns in Week 14 ahead of Dillon Gabriel. But a surprising announcement suggests that QB Deshaun Watson could be back in the mix soon. The Browns announced on social media on Wednesday that they have designated Watson […]

The Indianapolis Colts got quite the scare when Sauce Gardner suffered a calf injury in Week 13. Indy’s new superstar avoided a major injury and is considered week-to-week headed into Week 14. New reporting suggests that Gardner could return during the regular season for the Colts. The Colts are not expected to place Gardner on […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting healthy once again just in time for the playoffs. Bucky Irving returned from his long absence and Mike Evans may not be too far behind. The Buccaneers may also get wide receiver Jalen McMillan back from injury for his 2025 debut. Tampa is expected to open McMillan’s 21-day practice […]

The San Francisco 49ers took care of business in Week 13, crushing the Cleveland Browns 26-8 on Sunday. That win improved the 49ers to 9-4 on the season and has them positioned well ahead of the playoffs. Now the 49ers simply need to take care of business during their final four games of the regular […]

The New York Giants are reeling after another ugly loss. New York is 2-11 on the season and has already pressed the panic button by firing head coach Brian Daboll. That decisions has created plenty of questions, which the team’s general manager was forced to answer for on Tuesday. Giants GM Joe Schoen explained why […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are fighting to stay alive in the AFC playoff picture. Pittsburgh did not help matters in Week 13 when they got smacked around by Buffalo in a 26-7 beatdown. One national pundit believes that QB Aaron Rodgers is to blame for Pittsburgh’s failures this season. Skip Bayless slapped the veteran QB with […]

The Chicago Bears look as advertised during Ben Johnson’s first season as head coach. Chicago is 9-3 heading into Week 14 and looks like one of the NFL’s best teams. The Bears are riding a five-game winning streak and will carry that momentum into a huge matchup against the Packers. Chicago is now in sole […]