Jalen Carter set to play for Eagles; Nakobe Dean, Lane Johnson ruled out
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Jalen Carter set to play for Eagles; Nakobe Dean, Lane Johnson ruled out

December 26, 2025
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The Eagles are set to get defensive tackle Jalen Carter back in the lineup against the Bills on Sunday. Carter has missed the last three games with injuries to his shoulders, but he has no injury designation for this weekend’s game. He was listed as a full participant in practice

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Raiders at odds with Maxx Crosby again
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Raiders at odds with Maxx Crosby again

December 26, 2025
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The Las Vegas Raiders may have some problems to work out with star pass rusher Maxx Crosby. The Raiders informed Crosby that they plan to shut him down for the team’s final two games of the season. According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, Crosby “vehemently disagreed” with the decision

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Jeffery Simmons is the NFLPA Community MVP for Week 17
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Jeffery Simmons is the NFLPA Community MVP for Week 17

December 26, 2025
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The NFL Players Association announced on Friday that Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has been named their Community MVP for Week 17. Simmons held a series of recent events for young people around the Nashville area. Simmons worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee to provide four high

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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Unlikely To Play Vs. Packers
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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Unlikely To Play Vs. Packers

December 26, 2025
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By Nikhil Mehta | at December 26, 2025 10:04 am Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is not expected to play in Baltimore’s Week 17 matchup against the Packers. He is officially listed as doubtful on the team’s injury report. Jackson went down in Sunday night’s loss to the Patriots after taking

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Dan Campbell: I’ll look at a lot of things, I don’t like being home for the playoffs
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Dan Campbell: I’ll look at a lot of things, I don’t like being home for the playoffs

December 26, 2025
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Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he’ll be looking at everything in the organization as he evaluates what went wrong this season and how to turn things around in 2026. Campbell said after the Lions were eliminated from playoff contention in Minnesota that he’s not happy with where things are

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Philip Rivers makes a sad admission about his return to Colts
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Philip Rivers makes a sad admission about his return to Colts

December 26, 2025
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Philip Rivers was always a beloved and respected figure in the football community. Now, he’s officially entered legendary status. Rivers pushed the ball down the field and put up a masterpiece at the line of scrimmage in the Indianapolis Colts‘ 48-27 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday. He

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Thursday Night Football: Bo Nix leads Broncos to 20-13 win over Chiefs
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Thursday Night Football: Bo Nix leads Broncos to 20-13 win over Chiefs

December 26, 2025
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When the Chiefs tied the game on Harrison Butker’s 47-yard field goal with 8:03 remaining, the Broncos had the Chiefs right where they wanted them. Denver improved its record in one-score games to 11-2 this season as Bo Nix engineered his seventh game-winning drive in the fourth quarter. The Broncos

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Broncos Place C Luke Wattenberg On IR
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Broncos Place C Luke Wattenberg On IR

December 26, 2025
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By Nikhil Mehta | at December 25, 2025 10:18 pm The Broncos placed center Luke Wattenberg on injured reserve on Thursday, per a team announcement. Wattenberg, 28, played every offensive snap for the Broncos in their first 15 games. He popped up on the injury report with a shoulder issue

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NFL Playoff Picture 2025: Updated AFC and NFC standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 17
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NFL Playoff Picture 2025: Updated AFC and NFC standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 17

December 26, 2025
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The Packers have clinched a playoff berth and the Lions are eliminated after losing to the Vikings on Christmas. That means 11 teams have punched their playoff tickets, and three spots remain. Here’s how the NFL playoff picture looks after the Lions were eliminated in Week 17: AFC Playoff Picture

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Lions’ window could be closing after being eliminated from playoffs 
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Lions’ window could be closing after being eliminated from playoffs 

December 26, 2025
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The Detroit Lions championship window may be closing.  On Thursday, an error-filled 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings (8-8) eliminated the Lions (8-8) from playoff contention. One year after earning the NFC’s No. 1 seed and two years removed from a NFC championship game appearance, Detroit is set to enter

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Steelers sign CB Tre Flowers
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Steelers sign CB Tre Flowers

December 25, 2025
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The Steelers gave cornerback Tre Flowers a roster spot for Christmas. The team announced Flowers’ signing on Thursday. They had an open spot on the 53-man roster thanks to wide receiver DK Metcalf’s two-game suspension for last Sunday’s physical interaction with a fan in Detroit. As coincidence would have it,

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Cowboys’ Williams brings the boom on Christmas against Commanders
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Cowboys’ Williams brings the boom on Christmas against Commanders

December 25, 2025
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Kids who want to learn how to use the truck stick in the video game “Madden NFL” should watch what Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams did against the Washington Commanders on Christmas. On Dallas’ first drive against Washington, Williams lowered his shoulder and trucked cornerback Mike Sainristil, picking up

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Aaron Rodgers: Fans think they can say “whatever the hell [they] want”
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Aaron Rodgers: Fans think they can say “whatever the hell [they] want”

December 25, 2025
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The story of the week (Steelers receiver DK Metcalf initiating contact with a fan and getting suspended for two games) continues to generate reactions and opinions. A man who has become well known for some of his opinions chimed in on Wednesday, with an opinion or two of his own.

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Bills DT Ed Oliver Could Return During Postseason
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Bills DT Ed Oliver Could Return During Postseason

December 25, 2025
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By Connor Byrne | at December 25, 2025 8:59 am At 11-4, the Bills have already clinched a playoff berth with two weeks remaining in the regular season. They’ve done so despite the long-term absence of one of their top defensive linemen, Ed Oliver, but a playoff return is a

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Brandon Aiyuk apologizes for posting video of driving at high rate of speed
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Brandon Aiyuk apologizes for posting video of driving at high rate of speed

December 25, 2025
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Over the weekend, 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk made waves by posting a video shot while driving his car at a high rate of speed in a 40 mph zone near Levi’s Stadium. On Wednesday, Aiyuk apologized. “Sorry yall, my car content won’t come with speeding anymore!” Aiyuk said, via Alex

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Aaron Rodgers’ NFL longevity to be highlighted Browns matchup
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Aaron Rodgers’ NFL longevity to be highlighted Browns matchup

December 25, 2025
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Aaron Rodgers has been doing this professional football thing for a long time. That’s a known fact for even the average NFL fan, but the true longevity of his career is going to be highlighted in Week 17 when his Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns. Rodgers, of course,

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Josh Sweat disappointed and frustrated at not making the Pro Bowl
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Josh Sweat disappointed and frustrated at not making the Pro Bowl

December 25, 2025
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Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat was the only NFC player with double-digit sacks not to get a Pro Bowl invite. That did not sit well with the eight-year veteran. “I’m upset because there’s only two individual things that you can get, and it’s Pro Bowl and All-Pro,” Sweat said Wednesday,

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Latest On QB Tua Tagovailoa’s Future, Trade Possibilities
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Latest On QB Tua Tagovailoa’s Future, Trade Possibilities

December 25, 2025
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By Ely Allen | at December 24, 2025 8:52 pm At this point, former No. 5 overall pick and primary starter for the last six years Tua Tagovailoa has been demoted, and his future in Miami is very much in doubt. The Dolphins have instead opted to see what rookie

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Derek Stingley, Kamari Lassiter return to practice for Texans
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Derek Stingley, Kamari Lassiter return to practice for Texans

December 25, 2025
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The current AFC defensive player of the week was back at practice for the Texans on Wednesday. Cornerback Derek Stingley sat out on Tuesday because of an oblique injury, but the team’s injury report shows that he was back to work in a limited capacity. Stingley has not missed any

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HC John Harbaugh defends Lamar Jackson amid column
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HC John Harbaugh defends Lamar Jackson amid column

December 25, 2025
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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh defended Lamar Jackson on Wednesday after a column blasted the quarterback. In a piece published Tuesday, Mike Preston of The Baltimore Sun claimed Harbaugh had grown “tired of Jackson.” Preston also called Jackson an “overgrown kid in an adult’s body,” reported the 28-year-old fell

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Cowboys put Tyler Guyton on IR, list Quinnen Williams as questionable for Thursday
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Cowboys put Tyler Guyton on IR, list Quinnen Williams as questionable for Thursday

December 24, 2025
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The Cowboys will not have left tackle Tyler Guyton in the lineup for the final two games of the regular season. Guyton was placed on injured reserve Wednesday due to the ankle injury that has kept him out of their last four games. Tyler Smith is expected to play left

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Panthers Designate Robert Hunt For Return From IR
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Panthers Designate Robert Hunt For Return From IR

December 24, 2025
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By Connor Byrne | at December 24, 2025 11:03 am Carolina has gone through most of 2025 without starting right guard Robert Hunt, but a late-season return from IR is on the table. The Panthers opened his 21-day practice window on Wednesday, per Darin Gantt of the team’s website. After

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NFL: Issue of fan conduct at Steelers-Lions game remains under review
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NFL: Issue of fan conduct at Steelers-Lions game remains under review

December 24, 2025
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In what may be a first, the NFL disputes a report from the media outlet owned and operated by the NFL. On Tuesday night, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reported that “the NFL and the Lions will not take action against the fan involved in the altercation with Steelers WR

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The ‘NFL TD-catch leaders by season’ quiz
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The ‘NFL TD-catch leaders by season’ quiz

December 24, 2025
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Happy 33rd birthday to six-time Pro Bowler, three-time All-Pro and the NFL’s active leader in receiving touchdowns, Davante Adams! Adams was a dominant wide receiver during his prime as the preferred target of Aaron Rodgers, but even as his volume has declined, his nose for the end zone remains amazing.

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As he prepares to face Texans again, Justin Herbert remembers 2024 playoff failure
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As he prepares to face Texans again, Justin Herbert remembers 2024 playoff failure

December 24, 2025
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Last year, the Chargers lost to the Texans in the wild-card round of the playoffs, 32-12. The two teams meet again on Saturday. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert keenly recalls his subpar showing in Houston. “It was one of those things that you continue to think about,” Herbert said Tuesday, via

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Steelers “Reaffirmed Their Commitment” To D.K. Metcalf
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Steelers “Reaffirmed Their Commitment” To D.K. Metcalf

December 24, 2025
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By Ben Levine | at December 23, 2025 9:55 pm D.K. Metcalf‘s two-game suspension was upheld earlier this evening. While the ban will obviously keep the Steelers receiver off the field for the rest of the regular season, it will also have an impact on his cap outlook moving forward.

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Report: Steelers have “reaffirmed commitment” to DK Metcalf
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Report: Steelers have “reaffirmed commitment” to DK Metcalf

December 24, 2025
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Receiver DK Metcalf’s two-game suspension supplies the Steelers with an important contractual hammer. They reportedly won’t be swinging it. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Steelers “have already reaffirmed their commitment to Metcalf for 2026 and beyond.” The report does not address whether the Steelers will be seeking

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Cowboys’ Dak Prescott makes bold declaration about team’s future
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Cowboys’ Dak Prescott makes bold declaration about team’s future

December 24, 2025
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It’s easy to get the sense that Dak Prescott is just about over this 2025 season. That doesn’t mean he’s not going to play it out, because he wants to, but the way things have turned out for the Dallas Cowboys has been less than ideal. They’re 6-8-1 and riding

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Dre Greenlaw did not practice again Tuesday
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Dre Greenlaw did not practice again Tuesday

December 23, 2025
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Linebacker Dre Greenlaw remained out of practice on Tuesday, two days before the Broncos play the Chiefs. That does not bode well for his availability. Greenlaw injured his hamstring during Sunday’s loss to the Jaguars, playing 50 of 70 defensive snaps. The team’s estimated practice report did not change from

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Jets Place Justin Fields On IR
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Jets Place Justin Fields On IR

December 23, 2025
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By Connor Byrne | at December 23, 2025 4:06 pm Jets quarterback Justin Fields‘ first (and likely lone) season with the organization will end on injured reserve. The Jets have placed Fields on IR with a knee injury, head coach Aaron Glenn announced (via Rich Cimini of ESPN). Fields went

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Mike Tomlin on DK Metcalf: “I certainly don’t condone the behavior”
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Mike Tomlin on DK Metcalf: “I certainly don’t condone the behavior”

December 23, 2025
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After Sunday’s win over the Lions, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said nothing about receiver DK Metcalf’s interaction with a fan. On Tuesday, one day after the NFL suspended Metcalf for two games, Tomlin addressed it. A bit. “He did explain to me why he did what he did, and I

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John Harbaugh knows Ravens might move on from him
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John Harbaugh knows Ravens might move on from him

December 23, 2025
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John Harbaugh has been in charge of the Baltimore Ravens for 18 years now. He’s had a winning record in 15 of those seasons, and he also has one Super Bowl ring under his belt. Nevertheless, this is a ruthless business, and it’s never about what you did in the

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Philip Rivers: It’s been a blast, but we have to win
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Philip Rivers: It’s been a blast, but we have to win

December 23, 2025
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Philip Rivers’ comeback has been one of the unlikeliest NFL developments in recent memory and the Colts quarterback had another strong performance against the 49ers on Monday night. After nearly leading the Colts to a win in Seattle in Week 15, Rivers was 23-of-35 for 277 yards, two touchdowns and

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Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf Issued Two-Game Suspension
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Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf Issued Two-Game Suspension

December 23, 2025
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By Adam La Rose | at December 22, 2025 10:25 pm D.K. Metcalf‘s interaction with a fan during the first half of yesterday’s Steelers-Lions game led to the widespread expectation it would result in league discipline. After a league review, a suspension has been handed down. Metcalf has received a

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The On Our Way Home ebook is free on Tuesday, and that’s that for 2025
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The On Our Way Home ebook is free on Tuesday, and that’s that for 2025

December 23, 2025
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Christmas week is here. And it’s your last chance to get a free gift from your friends (or, as the case may be, enemies) at PFT. Granted, it would otherwise cost only 99 cents. But free is free. On Tuesday, the On Our Way Home ebook is free for the

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Matt Eberflus’ future with Cowboys seems clear after defensive dud
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Matt Eberflus’ future with Cowboys seems clear after defensive dud

December 23, 2025
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Will the Dallas Cowboys be getting a new defensive coordinator for Christmas?  Before Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Cowboys DC Matt Eberflus was facing widespread criticism for the team’s defensive struggles. Entering Week 16, the Cowboys ranked second-to-last in the league in points allowed (30 PPG).  The coach

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Brock Purdy’s fourth TD pass gives 49ers a 31-17 lead
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Brock Purdy’s fourth TD pass gives 49ers a 31-17 lead

December 23, 2025
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Brock Purdy opened the second half with his fourth touchdown of the night. The 49ers extended their lead to 31-17 with 10:58 remaining in the third quarter. Purdy has hit four different receivers for scores, with Jauan Jennings the latest to catch a touchdown pass for the 49ers. Jennings had

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Raiders Place OL Jordan Meredith On IR
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Raiders Place OL Jordan Meredith On IR

December 23, 2025
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By Ben Levine | at December 22, 2025 9:08 pm Jordan Meredith‘s season has ended early. The Raiders announced that they placed the offensive lineman on injured reserve today. Meredith has been dealing with an ankle injury for most of December, and the issue led to him being questionable for

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Despite Jake Elliott’s recent struggles, the Eagles won’t try out other kickers
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Despite Jake Elliott’s recent struggles, the Eagles won’t try out other kickers

December 22, 2025
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Eagles kicker Jake Elliott had a rough game on Saturday, missing three field goals. (One was wiped out by a penalty.) On Monday, coach Nick Sirianni insisted that the Eagles will not take a look at other kickers on a tryout basis. Sirianni told reporters that he has “a lot

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Trevor Lawrence joined historic company with four-touchdown performance against Broncos
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Trevor Lawrence joined historic company with four-touchdown performance against Broncos

December 22, 2025
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are cementing themselves as a legit Super Bowl contender amid their six-game winning streak. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

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Commanders signing QB Jeff Driskel
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Commanders signing QB Jeff Driskel

December 22, 2025
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The Commanders are getting thin at quarterback, so they’re bringing back Jeff Driskel for the final two weeks of the season. Washington is signing Driskel off Arizona’s practice squad, according to reporter Ben Standig. Driskel was also with the Commanders last season and has spent time with the Cardinals, Raiders,

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Commanders To Explore QB Addition
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Commanders To Explore QB Addition

December 22, 2025
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By Adam La Rose | at December 22, 2025 10:51 am With Jayden Daniels out of the lineup, Marcus Mariota handled starting duties for the Commanders on Saturday. He was unable to finish the game, however, meaning a short-term QB addition could be coming. Mariota cleared concussion protocol upon exiting Washington’s Week 16 loss

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Drake Maye: Bills loss was a wake-up call, we didn’t want another one
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Drake Maye: Bills loss was a wake-up call, we didn’t want another one

December 22, 2025
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The Patriots found themselves trailing with the ball late in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s game against the Ravens and that was familiar territory for quarterback Drake Maye. They followed a different path over the first three-plus quarters to get to the same spot against the Bills in Week

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DK Metcalf could be punished for altercation with Lions fan
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DK Metcalf could be punished for altercation with Lions fan

December 22, 2025
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf could be facing some league discipline this week for an altercation that took place in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. It was not an altercation with a player. It was an altercation with a fan. DK Metcalf takes swing

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John Harbaugh: Lamar Jackson suffered a bruise in back, not sure how serious it’ll be
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John Harbaugh: Lamar Jackson suffered a bruise in back, not sure how serious it’ll be

December 22, 2025
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Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a bruise to his back late in the second quarter of Baltimore’s 28-24 loss to New England, head coach John Harbaugh told reporters in his postgame press conference. It’s unclear how that will affect Jackson’s availability going forward. “It’s a bruise of some kind, I

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Joe Burrow Comments Aimed At Applying Pressure On Bengals?
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Joe Burrow Comments Aimed At Applying Pressure On Bengals?

December 22, 2025
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By Sam Robinson | at December 21, 2025 10:20 pm The Bengals are not expected to fire Zac Taylor or de facto GM Duke Tobin. A second Taylor extension (in 2023) is believed to have taken place, moving his contract through the 2027 season. That offers the former Super Bowl

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Mike Tomlin has 200 career wins, 19 seasons with a .500 or better record
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Mike Tomlin has 200 career wins, 19 seasons with a .500 or better record

December 22, 2025
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The Steelers took home a big win from Detroit today, and Mike Tomlin added to his list of career achievements. The win was Tomlin’s 200th victory as an NFL head coach. It also guaranteed that the Steelers will have a winning record this season, meaning Tomlin has now been .500

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Lions’ season pushed to brink in last-second loss to Steelers
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Lions’ season pushed to brink in last-second loss to Steelers

December 22, 2025
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The Detroit Lions needed a win on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. On two separate occasions in the final minute, they thought they were going to get it, including on a potential miracle play as time expired. In both instances, they had it ripped away in the most gut-wrenching ways

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Chargers smash Cowboys 34-17 to move to 11-4
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Chargers smash Cowboys 34-17 to move to 11-4

December 21, 2025
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The Chargers took care of business with a 34-17 victory over the Cowboys on Sunday afternoon. Los Angeles moved to 11-4, while Dallas fell to 6-8-1 with a third consecutive loss. The Cowboys were eliminated from playoff contention with the Eagles’ victory on Saturday night. The Cowboys trailed only 21-17

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Marcus Freeman’s Desire To Depart Notre Dame Unclear; Latest On Giants’ Interest
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Marcus Freeman’s Desire To Depart Notre Dame Unclear; Latest On Giants’ Interest

December 21, 2025
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By Adam La Rose | at December 21, 2025 2:54 pm Not long after the Giants dismissed head coach Brian Daboll, Marcus Freeman emerged as a potential replacement candidate. The Notre Dame coach is still under contract, though, and he is positioned to remain among the best-compensated college staffers in the country moving

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