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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 […]

The Detroit Lions could not get the job done at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. Detroit lost 41-34 against Los Angeles in a game that featured plenty of scoring for both teams. The Lions are now 8-6 and barely hanging on in the NFC playoff picture. But they are still confident they can make it into […]

The Los Angeles Chargers pulled off a statement win at Arrowhead on Sunday. Los Angeles defeated Kansas City 16-13 and eliminated the Chiefs from playoff contention. One player fired up the defense just before a huge play that decided the outcome of Sunday’s game. Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley made some big plays on Sunday. But […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have dominated the first half in Week 15. Jacksonville is up 31-10 against New York and everything is working on offense. One Jaguars player is playing exceptionally well during the first half. Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence can simply do it all. His latest great play was a long bomb to Parker Washington […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have not had the 2025 season they hoped for. That has not improved in Week 15, as the Raiders (2-11) are down 17-0 against the Eagles (8-5) just before halftime. But at least their best defensive player passed a pair of legendary NFL figures in the record books during the game. […]

The Houston Texans are battling to get into the playoffs. Houston got off to a hot start against Arizona, scoring 17 unanswered points in a dominant first-quarter performance. The Texans capped it off with a crazy touchdown in the red zone. Texans running back Woody Marks scored on a wild touchdown play in the first […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing for an important Week 15 matchup. Los Angeles will take on Kansas City and has a chance to contribute to knocking the Chiefs out of the AFC playoff picture. Unfortunately, they will be without one of their top offensive weapons for the big game. Chargers WR Quentin Johnston is […]

The Indianapolis Colts have dominated the headlines ahead of Week 15. Indianapolis signed veteran QB Philip Rivers out of retirement to replace Daniel Jones after his season-ending Achilles injury. The 44-year-old quarterback is set to start for the Colts during Week 15 and nobody is more excited about it than his high school players. Rivers […]

The Carolina Panthers are in unfamiliar territory heading into Week 15. Carolina is 7-6 and currently sitting atop the NFC South division standings. Bryce Young and the Panthers have a chance to win the division as soon as Week 16 if they can pull off this two-step process. The Panthers are incredibly close to clinching […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have not had the 2025 season they envisioned. Kansas City is 6-7 heading into Week 15 and their playoff hopes are hanging on by a thread. If the right string of events happens this Sunday, their hopes at the postseason will be dashed for good. The Chiefs can be eliminated from […]