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The Los Angeles Rams kept on rolling in Week 12. LA destroyed Tampa Bay 34-7 in a game where both the offense and defense showed up big. One Rams defensive player explained just how much his recent contract could change his life. Rams linebacker Nate Landman expressed his gratitude for receiving a long-term contract extension […]

The Houston Texans have showed signs of life over the past three weeks. Houston is 6-5 heading into Week 13 and on a three-game winning streak thanks to their smothering defense. One NFL insider thinks Houston needs to lock up one of its defensive stars as quick as they can. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer made […]

The Cincinnati Bengals could decide the rest of their season on Thanksgiving. Cincinnati is preparing to get Joe Burrow back for a Thanksgiving clash against Baltimore. Unfortunately, Burrow will be without one of his primary weapons for his big return. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed on Monday that Tee Higgins will not play on […]

The Kansas City Chiefs kept their season alive with a big win in Week 12. Kansas City beat Indianapolis 23-20 in an overtime thriller that gave the Chiefs their first win since October 27th. One Chiefs player explained what changed in order to get the team back in the win column. Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton […]

The Los Angeles Rams extended their dominant winning streak to six games on Sunday. Los Angeles took care of Tampa Bay, thrashing them 34-7 in a game where Baker Mayfield exited with a shoulder injury. There was seemingly nothing the Buccaneers could do to keep up with the Rams, particularly on one consequential play in […]

The Indianapolis Colts lost another tough game on Sunday. Indianapolis collapsed in the fourth quarter, allowing Kansas City to win 23-20 in overtime. The Colts were able to hang with an elite team, but they simply couldn’t finish the job. But if you ask one Colts player, the problem is not who is getting the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered one of their worst losses of the season on Sunday. Philadelphia lost 24-24 against Dallas in an embarrassing collapse during the second half. It should be no surprise that the Eagles want to bury the game tape as quick as possible. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni did not want to do […]

The Dallas Cowboys got a huge win in Week 12 just before Thanksgiving. Dallas beat Philadelphia 24-21 at AT&T Stadium thanks in part to a heroic performance from WR George Pickens. The veteran receiver is winning over important figures within the Cowboys organization, including the starting quarterback. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott made his stance clear […]

The Dallas Wings are building the organization around last year’s first overall pick Paige Bueckers. Dallas’ superstar rookie dominated in 2025, winning Rookie of the Year among other accolades. Now the Wings will have the benefit of another first overall pick to improve the roster around Bueckers. The Wings won the top pick in the […]

The Detroit Lions have not lost two consecutive games since the 2022 NFL season. But they almost broke that streak during Sunday’s 34-27 overtime win against the Giants. It is always good to get a win in the NFL, and one Lions coach believes this could help the team moving forward. Lions head coach Dan […]

The New Orleans Saints entered Week 12 with a chance to beat a division rival. Saints running back Alvin Kamara made his return against the Falcons despite being questionable with an ankle injury. Unfortunately, Kamara quickly suffered another injury that forced him to leave the game. Kamara suffered a knee injury and is questionable to […]

The Kansas City Chiefs got a much-needed overtime win on Sunday. Kansas City beat Indianapolis 23-20 on a last-second Harrison Butker field goal. The Chiefs are now 6-5 on the season and finally about .500 once again. But it appears the Chiefs may have some cause for concern following their impressive overtime thriller. Chiefs QB […]

The Cleveland Browns will have a complete view of their quarterback room after Week 12. Cleveland has already played Dillon Gabriel this season, and now it is Shedeur Sanders’ turn. The rookie quarterback made a bold statement before his first ever NFL start. Sanders sent a confident message to Browns fans during a pregame interview […]

The Detroit Lions took the best punch from the New York Giants all game long. Detroit was behind New York for most of the game, but forced overtime with a 59-yard Jake Bates field goal. Then the Lions played complementary in overtime to get a crucial win. Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs ripped off a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for a huge game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Aaron Rodgers made an impression during pregame warmups at Soldier Field. Unfortunately, the Steelers’ starting quarterback will not be playing in Sunday’s important matchup. CBS Sports’ Evan Washburn caught up with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin before Sunday’s game. He […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in danger of slipping out of playoff contention. Minnesota is 4-6 and is headed into Week 12 on a two-game losing streak. Now Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has confirmed that they will be without one defensive starter for the second straight week. Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard has been ruled […]

The Cleveland Browns are in an awkward position heading towards the end of the 2025 NFL season. Cleveland is 2-8 heading into Week 12 and looks like one of the league’s worst teams. But they still have some truly superstar-level talent at important positions, including edge rusher Myles Garrett. He made NFL history after an […]

The Oregon football program got another big win on Saturday. No. 7 Oregon beat No. 15 USC 42-27 in another impressive game by QB Dante Moore. But despite getting the win, Oregon’s head coach had mixed feelings about Saturday’s game. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning was both proud and disappointed with his team after beating […]

The Notre Dame football program absolutely destroyed Syracuse on Saturday. Notre Dame thrashed an injury-depleted Syracuse squad 70-7 in a record-setting performance by the Fighting Irish. They made FBS history in multiple categories during Saturday’s completely dominant effort. Notre Dame had 24 carries for 329 rushing yards against Syracuse on Saturday. That is the fewest […]

The fantasy football playoffs are on the horizon with Week 12 of the season already underway after Thursday Night Football. That makes it all the more important to know who to start and sit this week. The defense and special teams (D/ST) position can be especially difficult to make sense of throughout the season. In […]

The Detroit Lions would love to go on a winning streak to end the month of November. Detroit faces off against New York on Sunday before preparing to play Green Bay on Thanksgiving. One satirical article about the Lions playing on Thanksgiving has caused a surprising amount of turmoil for one player. Lions rookie Tate […]

The Buffalo Bills suffered a surprising loss on Thursday Night Football. Buffalo got smacked around by Houston in a 23-19 loss in front of a national audience. It was a shocking result that had Buffalo’s head coach sounding like Captain Obvious after the game. Bills head coach Sean McDermott made an obvious admission after Josh […]

The Seattle Seahawks have almost no margin for error during the rest of the season. The Seahawks are 7-3 after losing a close game against the Rams that could’ve given them a crucial advantage in the NFC West. Unfortunately, Seattle has been too sloppy lately, and it is wearing on Seahawks player more than most. […]

The Los Angeles Rams are arguably the best team in the NFL heading into Week 12. LA is 8-2 and on a five-game winning streak after securing a narrow win against Seattle in Week 11. Now the Rams have their sights set on another NFC contender in one of the biggest games on the Week […]

The San Francisco 49ers are miraculously 7-4 heading into Week 12. The 49ers owe QB Mac Jones a debt of gratitude as he kept them competitive when Brock Purdy was out of the lineup. If Jones heads for greener pastures this offseason, the 49ers will need to find a new backup for Purdy. And they […]

The Dallas Cowboys could really use a win in Week 12. Dallas is 4-5-1 and on the outskirts of the NFC playoff picture. If they want to beat the Eagles this weekend, they’ll need a big game from QB Dak Prescott. One of his former coaches revealed an interesting tidbit about him during a recent […]

The New England Patriots look like a dominant team heading into Week 12. Patriots QB Drake Maye is playing at an MVP level and has the team on a path to the playoffs. Maye got dragged back into controversy during a recent episode of First Take. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith called the second-year quarterback a […]

Most NFL teams have been categorized as either contenders or pretenders headed into Week 12 of the 2025 season. The Week 12 slate features a handful of great matchups, but there are also a few games that could get into blowout territory. And this is definitely one of them. The Detroit Lions suffered a truly […]

The Philadelphia Eagles just can’t shake the drama in 2025. Philadelphia is 8-2 heading into Week 12 and is well positioned to make another run at the Super Bowl this season. But that has not stopped plenty of controversy from swirling around the defending Super Bowl champions. Former Eagles center Jason Kelce showed his emotions […]

The 2025 season hangs in the balance for the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati is 3-7 heading into Week 12 and just a few more losses could end their season. But the possibility that QB Joe Burrow could return soon is giving the entire organization some hope. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor went on 700WLW Cincinnati New […]

The Detroit Lions may still be reeling after losing on Sunday Night Football. Detroit melted down against Philadelphia, going 0-for-5 on fourth-down attempts and stalling out on offense. But beyond the emotional damage of such a defeat, the Lions now find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Detroit is now 6-4 heading into Week 12 and, believe […]

The Cleveland Browns have not had many bright spots during the 2025 season. Cleveland is 2-8 heading into Week 12 against Las Vegas. To make matters worse, they will be without starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel on Sunday. Gabriel is in concussion protocol, which opens a path for rookie Shedeur Sanders to get his first start […]

The Los Angeles Rams look like a Super Bowl team headed into Week 12. Los Angeles is 8-2 and riding a five-game winning streak thanks to some incredible play by Matthew Stafford. One Rams veteran took a break from football to talk fast food during a recent podcast appearance. Rams wide receiver, and Taco Bell […]

The New York Giants have not had the 2025 season they hoped for. New York is 2-9 heading into Week 12 and head coach Brian Daboll has already been fired. Now the only hope of excitement for Giants fans is getting QB Jaxson Dart back on the field. Thankfully, the rookie quarterback could take an […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are a disaster heading into Week 12. Head coach Pete Carroll is on the hot seat and QB Geno Smith has not worked out for the Raiders. Las Vegas will almost certainly add a new quarterback this offseason, but will he come from free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft? ESPN’s […]

Most NFL teams have been sorted into contenders and pretenders heading into Week 12. Contending teams are jockeying for playoff positioning, while the “pretenders” have their eyes firmly fixed on the offseason. It is never too early for ESPN’s Matt Miller to talk about the NFL Draft. Miller released a mock draft for the first […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are in rough shape heading into Week 12. Las Vegas got blown out by Dallas on Monday Night Football, dropping them to 2-8 on the season. Now rumors are beginning to spread about the Raiders making some big changes this offseason. ESPN insiders discussed which head coaches are in the most […]

The Washington Commanders are in a tough spot headed into Week 12. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is down with an injury and when he’ll return is a complete unknown. Based on the most recent reporting, the situation may be even more complicated than it seems on the surface. ESPN insiders debated whether or not Daniels will […]

Every fantasy football manager knows that strong wide receiver play is important for consistently winning games. That is more important than ever heading into Week 12. The wide receiver position has been in flux this season, with some of the best names in the game (Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, A.J. Brown) not living up to […]