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The Philadelphia Eagles embarrassed themselves in Week 12. Philadelphia is now 8-3 on the season after their second-half collapse against Dallas. Now the Eagles should be extra motivated to get a win against the Bears on Black Friday. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni admitted on Wednesday that me misses Bears safety CJ Gardner-Johnson. “Yeah, I […]

The Buffalo Bills could really use a win in Week 13. Buffalo is 7-4 after getting smacked around by Houston on Thursday Night Football. The Bills got some positive injury news on Wednesday on the eve of Thanksgiving and another week of NFL action. Bills quarterback Josh Allen will be a full participant at practice […]

Nothing is ever easy for the Philadelphia Eagles. The defending Super Bowl champions are 8-3 and in control of the NFC East, but they are surrounded by controversy. The locker room is split on Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley is not the 2,000-yard runner he was in 2024. And it appears that the entire league […]

The Dallas Cowboys have made a handful of exciting trades during the 2025 NFL season. Dallas sent away Micah Parsons before Week 1 and used some of that return to acquire Quinnen Williams at the deadline. But it might be the trade they made during the offseason that is the most important of all. The […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will be hungry for a win in Week 13. Philadelphia suffered an embarrassing loss to Dallas in Week 12 that has fans questioning everything. The Eagles are positioned well to get back to the playoffs, but rumors continue to swirl about drama within the organization. ESPN insider Dan Graziano called Eagles QB […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in an awkward situation with their second-year quarterback. Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has struggled during his rookie season, and those struggles continued in Week 12. Now Minnesota may be without their young quarterback once against after picking up an injury in Green Bay. McCarthy is not expected to play against Sam […]

The Green Bay Packers have an opportunity to gain some massive ground in the NFC North on Thanksgiving. The Packers take on the Lions in what could be their most important remaining game of the regular season. Green Bay is 7-3-1 and only barely ahead of Detroit at 7-4 heading into Week 13. The outcome […]

The Carolina Panthers suffered a devastating loss on Monday Night Football. Carolina fell 20-9 in what could have been a statement game against San Francisco. To make matters worse, they will be without one defensive player next week after his postgame antics. Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig has been suspended without pay for one game after […]

The Baltimore Ravens don’t have much prep time before Week 13. Baltimore is gearing up for a Thanksgiving showdown against Cincinnati that should be hugely important for both teams. Ravens fans will be happy to hear that their most important player is back just days before their next game. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is back […]

The upcoming 2026 NFL offseason could be a huge crossroads for Cardinals QB Kyler Murray. The star quarterback is currently on injured reserve and his foot injury is complicating his future. Veteran Jacoby Brissett appears to have stolen Murray’s job, which could mean a change of scenery this offseason. Former NFL safety Tyrann Mathieu has […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had one of their worst games of the season on Sunday. Las Vegas lost 24-10 against Cleveland with rookie Shedeur Sanders leading the way for the Browns. It should be no surprise that the Raiders had plenty of frustration on their bench in Week 12. Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby was […]

The San Francisco 49ers got another huge win on Monday Night Football. San Francisco beat Carolina 20-9 and improved their record to 8-4 on the season. The 49ers won despite an ugly game by QB Brock Purdy where he had multiple turnovers. And it sounds like his head coach gave him a talking to after […]

Happy Thanksgiving! The transition between Week 12 and Week 13 always feels a little rushed in the NFL. Playing on Thanksgiving is technically the same for NFL teams as playing on Thursday Night Football. However, with three games taking place on the same day, it means that injuries from Week 12 can play a huge […]

The Las Vegas Raiders hit a new low during Week 12 of the 2025 season. Las Vegas lost 24-10 against a Cleveland team led by rookie QB Shedeur Sanders. The Raiders struggled on both sides of the ball on Sunday and couldn’t do anything right. But the silver lining is that their superstar rookie appears […]

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 […]