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Vikings to start rookie QB Jaren Hall against Packers
The Minnesota Vikings will start rookie quarterback Jaren Hall in Sunday night's must-win game against the visiting Green Bay Packers....

Catch a New Year's Parlay: Dolphins, Niners and Rams in Week 17
We hit our headliner with the Lions in Week 16 but dropped our Cowboys bet when the Dallas defense gave up a last-second field goal to the Miami Dolphins....

Lions designate LB James Houston to return from IR
The Detroit Lions designated pass-rusher James Houston to return from injured reserve on Thursday....

TNF Week 17: Preview, Props, Prediction
All the New York Jets wanted in 2023 was one healthy and productive quarterback. Looking back, they might wish they had answered when Joe Flacco knocked in September....

Where will Russell Wilson go now that Denver cut him?
Updated March 4: The Denver Broncos will release Russell Wilson, as had been speculated. The team will be hit with a record $85 million dead salary cap charge for cutting the veteran QB. ...

Commanders shut down RB Chris Rodriguez (ankle)
The Washington Commanders placed running back Chris Rodriguez on injured reserve Thursday, ending his rookie season with two games remaining....

Lamar Jackson is inching closer to joining Patrick Mahomes as the only Black QBs with multiple MVPs
Since 2023 has been filled with highs for Black quarterbacks, 2024 might as well keep the party going. And if things hold steady, Patrick Mahomes won’t be the only one anymore....

The Packers have much bigger problems than Jaire Alexander calling a coin toss
I kind of like the idea of NFL players getting to be honorary captains in their hometowns. It would be a nice touch. The hometown kid done good can receive some love from his people. I am pretty sure, though, that is not currently standard NFL procedure. For Jaire Alexander to stroll out to midfield...

Julius Peppers, Antonio Gates headline Hall of Fame finalists
Defensive end Julius Peppers and tight end Antonio Gates — among the most prolific players at their respective positions — highlight the list of 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Modern Era Class of 2024, released Wednesday....

Texans, Titans hope to see rookie quarterbacks back in action
Although the team motivations are completely different, both the host Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans are hopeful that their respective rookie quarterbacks will return from injury on Sunday....

Emotional Chiefs still have goals within reach as Bengals up next
The Kansas City Chiefs recently have shown signs of losing their cool while falling short on the scoreboard....

Seeking jolt, Broncos tap QB Jarrett Stidham to beat rival Chargers
The Russell Wilson era appears to be over for the Denver Broncos....

Vikings, Packers paired in virtual playoff elimination game
Longtime rivals lock up fighting for a playoff spot and more when the Minnesota Vikings welcome the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night in Minneapolis....

Steelers, Seahawks clash as both pursue playoff spots
For the third week in a row, the Seattle Seahawks don't know which opposing quarterback they will face....

Ravens ramping up, look to knock Dolphins down a peg
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen insinuated that the Miami Dolphins are a team of softies that play gimmick football....

49ers aim to rebound, extend Commanders' skid to 7
Did the Baltimore Ravens unveil the blueprint for solving Brock Purdy and the potent offense of the San Francisco 49ers?...

Bucs attempt to clinch NFC South with Saints coming to town
For much of the past three months, it seemed like the tightly bunched NFC South was destined to be decided in the final week of the regular season....

Matthew Stafford leading Rams' playoff push, while Giants sort out QB position
The Los Angeles Rams will take their late-season playoff push to the East Coast with a key matchup against the New York Giants on Sunday at East Rutherford, N.J....

Raiders heat up, while Colts also hope to keep playoff hopes alive
Antonio Pierce intends to be the Las Vegas Raiders' coach beyond the end of this season....

Bills close on clinching clinching playoff spot while Patriots face questions
Back in early September, the Buffalo Bills appeared to have the makings of a team that would be contending for the No. 1 seed in the AFC by the time the penultimate week of the regular season rolled around....