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The Chicago Bears continue to earn league-wide respect, with second-year quarterback Caleb Williams at the center of the team’s rise. Ahead of a pivotal Week 17 matchup, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan explained why the Bears quarterback creates unique challenges for defenses as Chicago pushes for improved playoff positioning after clinching a postseason […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars catapulted into the conversation for the AFC’s top seed ahead of Christmas. All after topping the top-seeded Denver Broncos in epic fashion Sunday. The upset has Trevor Lawrence repositioned for another NFL Playoffs appearance for the third time in his career. But in reaching this pinnacle, first-year head coach Liam Coen needed […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers won their third straight game with a 29-24 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 16. Aaron Rodgers now has the Steelers on the brink of the playoffs thanks to a strong month of December. Rodgers has actually improved over the course of the year. And the 42-year-old quarterback explained how he’s […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs is dealing with his late game mistake from Saturday. He grabbed a deep touchdown against the Chicago Bears. But botched an onside recovery attempt. Doubs owned up to his mistake right after the game. Yet many wondered if his miscue that eventually led to Chicago’s comeback win means a […]

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh addressed growing speculation Wednesday by reaffirming his relationship with Lamar Jackson, emphasizing stability as the Ravens navigate a critical point in the season. With the team facing a must-win Week 17 matchup at the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, the focus has shifted to leadership and internal alignment […]

Philip Rivers didn’t just come out of retirement to feel what it’s like to play in the NFL again. He is aiming to lead the Indianapolis Colts to the NFL playoffs. The completion of that mission is no longer entirely in the hands of the Colts, though. For one, Indianapolis needs its former team, the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will hit the field on the road for a tough game against the Buffalo Bills. The Eagles are coming off a big win over the Washington Commanders last week on the road, in which they secured their second straight NFC East division title. Some eyebrows were raised recently when it was revealed […]

The Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers are set for a critical Week 17 matchup on Sunday, December 28, at 1:00 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. This game carries significant playoff implications for both teams, with the Seahawks sitting at 12-3 and fighting for the NFC West title, while the Panthers, at […]

The Seattle Seahawks are making 33-year-old Demarcus Lawrence feel young again. After all, they’ve taken control of the NFC West after toppling the Los Angeles Rams. The veteran pass rusher himself isn’t shy about crediting the ‘Hawks for rejuvenating him during this NFL Playoffs push. Lawrence left for the Pacific Northwest as a longtime Dallas […]

The Green Bay Packers will be facing the Baltimore Ravens this week, and both teams have some uncertainty at the quarterback position due to injuries. For the Ravens, Lamar Jackson has not practiced yet this week after suffering a back injury last week against the New England Patriots. As for the Packers, Jordan Love is […]

The San Francisco 49ers enter post Christmas weekend assured of an NFL Playoffs spot. Although George Kittle provided a brief scare with his ankle ailment versus the Colts. Kittle still looks like he could be good to go against the Chicago Bears, though. Matt Barrows of The Athletic revealed Kittle’s NFL injury prognosis on Wednesday […]

The 2025 Patriots season has been a massive one to watch. They are in the midst of the best season in New England in four years. Drake Maye has been excellent under center, and the Patriots’ defense has been one of the best in the NFL thanks to head coach Mike Vrabel. One of the […]

It has not been a good season for the Arizona Cardinals, as they have struggled, while watching the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and San Francisco 49ers all battle for the top seed in the NFC. Despite the Cardinals’ disastrous season, the holiday spirit has not stalled. Jacoby Brissett was in the middle of a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers took a two-game lead in the AFC North with their Week 16 win over the Detroit Lions. However, the victory was overshadowed by an incident involving DK Metcalf and a fan. The veteran wideout was suspended for two games after taking a swing at a fan in Detroit. While Metcalf did not […]

The Detroit Lions will be facing the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day, and there is uncertainty on if one of their key players will be available. Amon-Ra St. Brown has been dealing with a knee injury, and his status is up in the air, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “Amon-Ra St. Brown officially questionable, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs enter Christmas with aches and pains. All before facing the rival Denver Broncos in front of a streaming audience. Not one, but four different players are dealing with an NFL injury. NFL insider for The 33rd Team Ari Meirov revealed Tyquan Thornton, Rashee Rice, Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson are all […]

We’re back with a betting prediction and pick for Christmas night matchup as the Denver Broncos (12-3) take on the Kansas City Chiefs (6-9). We will examine the upcoming odds and make a Broncos-Chiefs prediction. The Broncos are first in the AFC West, but they are coming off a 34-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the driver’s seat of their division, and these last two regular-season games will be crucial for them to make the playoffs. This week, they have the Cleveland Browns, and though they haven’t played well this season, divisional games are always tough. That means they will need all hands on deck, […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be without J.J. McCarthy for their matchup against the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day. The second-year QB suffered a hairline fracture in his right hand during Minnesota’s Week 16 win over the New York Giants. Max Brosmer took over for McCarthy last Sunday and the rookie backup will get the start […]

The Baltimore Ravens travel to Green Bay for a Saturday night showdown with the Packers in what amounts to a playoff play-in game for Baltimore’s postseason hopes. With Lamar Jackson’s status uncertain due to a back injury and questions surrounding Jordan Love’s concussion recovery, this primetime matchup has all the ingredients for a dramatic clash. […]

The Dallas Cowboys missed out on their playoff hopes after a frustrating loss to the Los Angeles Chargers over the weekend. The Cowboys started the game playing great offensively, but could not score a single point in the second half to lose 34-17. On Wednesday, as the Cowboys are prepping to play the Washington Commanders […]

The NFL playoffs are just around the corner, but 14 teams have already been eliminated from postseason contention. Those teams have nothing to look forward to but the 2026 NFL Draft, and each of them could very well be vying for a better draft slot during their last two matchups of the season. After all, […]

Many people believed that the New England Patriots would improve in 2025. But not very many saw this coming. With a Week 17 game against the New York Jets on tap, the Patriots are tied with the Denver Broncos atop the AFC at 12-3. The quick turnaround has led people to theorize that Mike Vrabel […]

The Baltimore Ravens will be facing the Green Bay Packers this week in hopes of keeping their playoff chances alive, but there is some uncertainty regarding their starting quarterback. Lamar Jackson had to leave Sunday Night Football early with a back contusion, and he has not practiced so far this week, including today, according to […]

The Buffalo Bills host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday for a highly anticipated Week 17 game. This could potentially be a Super Bowl preview two weeks before the playoffs begin. The Bills are coming off a close win against the Cleveland Browns in Week 16. The Eagles took down the Washington Commanders on Saturday after […]

The Miami Dolphins have some decisions to make when the season ends regarding the roster and the coaching staff. As much as head coach Mike McDaniel’s job security has been in question this season, the latest thing many are wondering is if Tua Tagovailoa will be on the roster next season. Tagovailoa was recently benched, […]

The Washington Commanders are currently counting down the days until their disastrous 2025 season is officially in the books. The Commanders recently learned that starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, who has dealt with a plethora of injuries throughout this season, would be out for the remainder of the year. Furthermore, the Commanders are also dealing with […]

The Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers will square off in a crucial Week 17 game at SoFi Stadium on December 27. Both teams are fighting for a better playoff spot, and the result could have a big impact on their late-season push. This is the kind of matchup that shapes an NFL season: two […]

It sounds like Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver D.K. Metcalf overreacted, if you can believe the fan. It resulted in a two-game suspension for Metcalf. However, Metcalf’s appeal has the NFL following up with the Lions about punishment for the fan, according to a post on X by Tom Pelissero. “Update: Per the NFL, the matter […]

The Rams somehow found a new way to lose Sunday, turning a historic box-score flex into a gut punch. In the 38-37 overtime loss to the Seahawks, Los Angeles became the first team since 1975 to clear four “you win these games” benchmarks, over 400 yards of offense, zero sacks allowed, no turnovers, and three […]

Heading into Week 16, the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Rams were the number one seeds in their respective conference. Both teams lost, proving that a lot can still change in the NFL standings. Fourteen teams have already been eliminated from postseason contention, though, and time is running out for the teams in the […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ offensive machine is crushing it. And the team avoided terrible news with George Kittle’s injury prognosis. That helps for the key game coming up, and here are bold predictions for the 49ers’ pivotal Week 17 game against the Bears. Both teams come into the contest with impressive records of 11-4. And […]

Things have not been going well for the Las Vegas Raiders so far this year ahead of their matchup with the New York Giants this weekend. Both teams currently sit at 2-13 entering this matchup, with the Raiders being one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL this year, considering their preseason expectations. One of […]

Merry Christmas, and are you ready for some football? We kickoff the holiday week with three not-so-festive games on Christmas Day—Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings, and Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs—where four of the six teams are eliminated from the playoffs. Still, we get more pro football to wager […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been on the struggle bus lately, losers of three straight games, including a critical defeat at the hands of the Carolina Panthers over the weekend on the road. The Panthers and Buccaneers are currently in a race to see who will win the listless NFC South and backdoor their way […]

This is as big a regular-season game that the Bears have seen this season. While beating the Green Bay Packers in overtime allowed them to gain a 1 1/2-game lead in the NFC North, a victory over the San Francisco 49ers on the road will clinch the division for the Bears and deliver an opportunity […]

Miami’s quarterback situation looks headed for a messy offseason, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport painted the “most likely” outcome as a trade that requires the Dolphins to swallow a meaningful chunk of Tua Tagovailoa’s money. With Tagovailoa benched in favor of Quinn Ewers and carrying a fully guaranteed $55 million next season, Rapoport said Miami […]

It’s the little things that make a difference for fantasy football, and kickers are part of the mix in some of these leagues. Defenses are a key part of it as well. So let’s take a look at the NFL Week 17 2025 start ‘em, sit ‘em advice for defenses and special teams. In this […]

The Buffalo Bills are enjoying James Cook’s incredible season, and Josh Allen should be good to go despite his injury. And here are the Bills bold predictions for their highly anticipated clash against the Eagles in Week 17. The Bills enter with a record of 11-4 while the Eagles strut in with a mark of […]