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The Houston Texans should be feeling good headed into Week 16. Houston is 9-5 and riding a six-game winning streak ahead of a winnable game against Las Vegas on Sunday. Unfortunately, they should be without one offensive starter for this week’s game against the Raiders. Texans running back Woody Marks is expected to be inactive […]

Fans of the Las Vegas Raiders have not had much to cheer about during the 2025 season. Las Vegas is 2-12 heading into Week 16 and is on a six-game losing streak. Now the narrative keeps getting bigger about the possibility of a big change coming to the Raiders during the offseason. The smoke around […]

The Green Bay Packers are in rough shape heading into the final weeks of the regular season. Green Bay lost 22-16 against Chicago on Saturday in an overtime thriller that exposed the team’s injury issues. The Packers just got an update on when one of their injured players will have an important surgery. Packers edge […]

The Chicago Bears got a huge win on Saturday night. Chicago defeated Green Bay 22-16 in an overtime thriller that strengthened their grip on the NFC North. The Bears are now 11-4 ahead of Week 17 and have a strong chance of winning the division. They could even make the postseason in Week 16, with […]

The Green Bay Packers suffered a huge loss on Saturday night. Green Bay lost 22-16 against Chicago in an overtime thriller that had huge implications on the NFC North divisional race. The Bears improved to 11-4 with the win and are in the driver’s seat in the division headed into Week 17. Meanwhile, the Packers […]

The Arizona Cardinals have not had the 2025 season they originally envisioned. Arizona is 3-11 headed and is headed into Week 16 on a six-game losing streak. Thankfully, the Cardinals should be getting some reinforcements on offense before a winnable matchup against the Falcons. Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is expected to play in […]

The New England Patriots have been one of the best stories of the 2025 NFL season. New England is dominating in Mike Vrabel’s first season as head coach, going on a 10-game winning streak that ended in Week 15. Now the Patriots are 11-3 heading into Week 16 and look destined to make the playoffs. […]

The Los Angeles Rams are now in danger of becoming a wild card team in the playoffs. LA lost to Seattle on Thursday Night Football after allowing a 16-point fourth-quarter comeback during the overtime thriller. Now the Seahawks sit atop the NFC West at 12-3 and the Rams fall to 11-4 and are currently the […]

The Texas football program is stoked to have Arch Manning back for the 2026 season. Manning could have declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, and likely would have been the No. 1 overall pick. Instead, he heads back to the Longhorns for another championship run. It seems Manning is willing to do whatever it takes […]

The Indianapolis Colts desperately need a win in Week 16. Indy is 8-6 and barely clinging onto their hopes of making the playoffs. The Colts have just an 8% chance to make the playoffs ahead of Week 16. Even if they win out the regular season, they’d still need plenty of help to punch their […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for some Saturday football before Christmas. Philadelphia will face off against Washington in Week 16 and will be looking to get into a rhythm before the playoffs. Unfortunately, Philly will be without two important players for this weekend’s island game. The Eagles will be without both Lane Johnson and […]

The Chicago Bears are preparing for one of their most important games of the season. Chicago will face off against Green Bay in Week 16 in a game that could decide the winner of the NFC North. Unfortunately, the Bears will be without two of their top offensive weapons for this statement game. The Bears […]

The New York Jets are in a desperate situation at the quarterback position. Rookie Brady Cook is set to start in Week 16 as he is the last man standing in New York’s quarterback room. That dire situation caused New York to bring in another quarterback to help fill out the position room. The Jets […]

The Indianapolis Colts are in an awkward spot with their quarterback position. Veteran Philip Rivers played okay in Week 15, but not enough to get Indy the win. Now there are questions about whether the Colts will roll with Rivers for the rest of the season. Those questions should only increase after Thursday’s injury update. […]

The Denver Broncos have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 NFL season. Expectations were huge for the Broncos before the season and Denver has totally delivered. Denver is now 12-2 with just three games left to play in the regular season. The Broncos have pulled off a magical season and it isn’t […]

The Detroit Lions are barely holding onto their playoff hopes in the NFC heading into Week 16. Detroit is 8-6 after a devastating loss against LA on Sunday that significantly hurt their chances of making the postseason. Now the Lions are no longer in complete control of their own destiny. Not only do they need […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars should be feeling great heading into Week 16. Jacksonville is 10-4 on the season and is in great position to make the playoffs during Liam Coen’s first season as head coach. They certainly looked like a formidable team during their beatdown of the Jets in Week 15. But they face a completely […]

The Baltimore Ravens are fighting for their playoff lives with three weeks left in the regular season. Baltimore is 7-7 heading into Week 16 and preparing for a showdown with New England on Sunday Night Football. The Ravens were without their star quarterback on Wednesday, but not because of an injury. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson […]

Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season featured some incredibly important injuries. Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons topped the list, with both tearing their ACLs. Now both players are out for the rest of the season, and their availability for the start of the 2026 season […]

Week 16 is the penultimate week of the 2025 fantasy football season. Congratulations if your team made it all the way to the fantasy football semifinals. If you made it this far, you’ve probably got some great running backs on your roster. But just having a talented roster is not enough during the fantasy playoffs. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are in a dark place approaching the NFL playoffs. Kansas City has been eliminated from postseason contention and QB Patrick Mahomes suffered an ACL injury in Week 15. Now the Chiefs can turn their eyes towards the future after a doomed 2025 season. ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler mused about […]

The Miami Dolphins shocked the NFL by benching QB Tua Tagovailoa on Wednesday. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was not happy with the team’s QB play in Week 15 and declared that “everything is on the table.” One Dolphins player is clearly not happy about that decision, aside from Tua himself. Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek […]

The Miami Dolphins are making a big move at the quarterback position. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel explained that he was considering benching QB Tua Tagovailoa following Monday’s ugly loss to the Steelers. Now it appears that Miami has made up their mind on that topic. The Dolphins are benching Tagovailoa and will start rookie […]

The New York Jets clearly have their eyes on the future. New York is 3-11 headed into Week 16 and recent fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after getting blown out by Jacksonville. Now the Jets’ front office handed out a contract extension with just a few weeks left in the regular season. The Jets reached […]

The Los Angeles Rams look as dangerous as ever heading into Week 16. Now Los Angeles is gearing up for a Thursday Night Football matchup against Seattle that has huge implications for the NFC West division race. The Rams have already punched their ticket to the playoffs. They secured their place in the postseason by defeating […]

Change could be coming soon to the Miami Dolphins. Miami lost 28-15 against Pittsburgh on Monday Night Football and is now officially eliminated from playoff contention. That has the team willing to explore new options during their final three games, including a potentially huge change at quarterback. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is reportedly considering […]

The Cleveland Browns are going nowhere quickly. Cleveland is 3-11 heading into Week 16 and is on a three-game losing streak. The Browns got blown out by the Bears 31-3 in a game where the Browns did not put up much of a fight. That poor outing has increased the pressure on Cleveland’s head coach […]

The Miami Dolphins could not pull off their Cinderella story. Miami lost to Pittsburgh 28-15 on Monday Night Football in a game that meant a lot to both teams. The Dolphins are now eliminated from playoff contention after falling to 6-8 on the season. But give them credit for never giving up along the way. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business on Monday Night Football. Pittsburgh defeated Miami 28-15 and extended their MNF winning streak to a whopping 23 games. Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers was all smiles after Monday’s big win. Rodgers named multiple “castoffs” on the Steelers’ roster who helped contribute to their latest victory. “There’s some castoffs if […]

The Texas football program is preparing for a huge matchup against Michigan in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl later this month. But questions about Arch Manning’s future have been a minor distraction. Thankfully, Longhorns fans got some great news on Tuesday morning that should put their minds at ease. Manning’s father, Cooper, confirmed that his son […]

The New England Patriots have not faced much adversity during the 2025 season. New England came into Week 15 at 11-2 and could have punched their ticket to the playoffs with a win over Buffalo. Instead, the Bills crushed the Patriots 35-31 after erasing a 21-0 lead by New England in the second quarter. Perhaps […]

The Washington Commanders have taken a big step back in 2025. Washington is just 4-10 after beating New York 29-21 on Sunday. Now it appears that the Commanders are ready to throw in the towel on the rest of the regular season. The Commanders have decided to shut down QB Jayden Daniels for the rest […]

The Houston Texans are feeling great headed into Week 16. Houston got another big win on Sunday, defeating Arizona 40-20 in a blowout victory. The Texans have now won six games in a row and are in prime position to compete for a playoff spot in the AFC. Unfortunately, Houston lost one defensive player for […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are in shambles headed into Week 16. Kansas City lost in Week 15 and is officially eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2014. To make matters worse, Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL during the final minutes of the game. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid opened his Monday […]

The Green Bay Packers suffered a crushing loss in Week 15. Green Bay lost 34-26 against Denver in a game they really needed while competing for a playoff spot in the NFC. They also suffered a major injury that will sideline one of their biggest defensive stars for the rest of the season. Packers edge […]

The Minnesota Vikings took care of business on Sunday Night Football. Minnesota beat Dallas 34-26 at AT&T Stadium in a game where they faced little opposition. The Vikings made quick work of the Cowboys’ defense, leading to questions about the home team’s coaching staff. It was an especially good night for Minnesota’s second-year quarterback. J.J. […]

The Seattle Seahawks got the job done in Week 15. Seattle survived against Indianapolis, winning 18-16 and spoiling Philip Rivers’ return to the NFL. Jason Myers was a busy man, kicking several field goals including the 56-yard game winner. But his constant involvement is not a good sign for Seattle’s offense. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold […]

The Green Bay Packers are suffering after Week 15 in more ways than one. Not only did the Packers lose to the Broncos, but they may have lost Micah Parsons to an ACL injury. But Green Bay did receive some silver lining with their latest injury update on a different player. Packers wide receiver Christian […]

The Dallas Cowboys may have watched their playoff hopes slip away on Sunday Night Football. Dallas lost 34-26 against Minnesota in a game they desperately needed to win to stay alive in the NFC playoff race. Now the team’s owner is taking sight at the team’s defensive coordinator, perhaps foreshadowing changes to come during the […]