The Cowboys were eliminated from the NFC playoff race earlier in the day, but a spirited effort on 'SNF' knocked the Buccaneers out of first place in the NFC South.
Daniel Chavkin
With three weeks remaining in the NFL's regular season, there is still plenty to play for, ranging from playoff berths to draft jostling.
Jed Wells
Tyreek Hill endured a challenging day at the office during Week 16, and he knows what the problem is.
David Suggs
Ben Johnson got tricky for the Lions' Week 16 duel with the Bears. He couldn't have chosen a better opponent to do so against.
During NBC's player introductions on "Sunday Night Football," Shepard got creative by including his family.
Daniel Mader
Aussie NFL fans are in for a treat this Boxing Day, with two blockbuster showdowns scheduled for American Christmas.
Las Vegas dropped from the No. 1 spot in the draft to the No. 6 slot after beating Jacksonville in Week 16.
Bryan Murphy
Josh Allen suffered a right elbow contusion vs. the Patriots on Sunday.
Here are the Colts' updated 2024 playoff chances after a Week 16 win vs. the Titans.
Teddy Ricketson
The Dolphins kept their season alive with a win on Sunday.
Jared Goff came into Week 16 with a reputation of struggling in cold weather situations, but he put those concerns to rest in a dominating Week 16 win over the Bears.
Jonathan Taylor did his best David Blaine impression vs. the Titans.
Joe Burrow is doing everything he can to keep Cincinnati's season alive.
Jayden Daniels continues to be the Commanders' captain comeback as the runaway NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, giving more belief that his team is real threat to win the NFC title, too.
Vinnie Iyer
There have been a number of sensational rushing performances in NFL history, but who owns the record for the most rushing yards in a game?
Here are the latest injury updates for James Conner who is getting his knee checked out in Week 16.
Kirk Cousins, if he chooses not to retire next season, would need a new NFL team after one rough season with the Falcons, but his options will be limited.
Here is more on Allen's injury and how it has — or hasn't — impacted him during the 2024 season.
Gilbert McGregor
In Sporting News' sixth early mock projections for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, quarterbacks go 1-2 to help Travis Hunter Jr. find a fit with the Patriots, while the back half sees some intriguing picks of marquee offensive skill players from College Football Playoff teams.
Here is how the Falcons' likely release of Kirk Cousins would impact their cap situation in 2025.
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Cowboys vs. Buccaneers NFL Week 16 game
Swati K
Here is how the Ravens win over the Steelers impacts the 2024 playoff picture as well as the AFC North race.
Mike Evans has been one of the NFL's most consistent and productive receivers for more than a decade. Here's examining why the Buccaneers' long-time star should already have an open-and-shut case to get into the Pro Football Hall of ame.
Baltimore's offseason acquisition continued to dominate Saturday, leading the Ravens to a divisional win over the Steelers.
The Sporting News fills you in on Swift's attendance status for Saturday's Chiefs-Broncos clash.
The Ravens can clinch a playoff berth in Week 16. Here's how they can punch their ticket.
Dan Treacy
Let's take a look at which game Tom Brady will be covering in Week 16
Michael OHara
After refusing to play in a game earlier this season, Diontae Johnson has been on the outs with the Ravens. Here is what we know about the Baltimore wide receiver's future with the team.
Seven of the teams in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff tournament have a top-10 prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft, include multiple players from Penn State and Georgia.
The Chargers scored in a way not seen since 1976 during their "Thursday Night Football" game against the Broncos.
The Chargers faced an 11-point deficit in the first half on "Thursday Night Football," but Herbert led a comeback effort against the Broncos to give Los Angeles its ninth win of the season.
The Chargers have hit a late-season skid, but their playoff chances remain strong. Here's how they can secure their spot.
The Chargers' comeback win on "Thursday Night Football" prevented the Broncos from clinching a long-awaited playoff berth.
The Broncos can end one of the NFL's longest playoff droughts in Week 16. Here's Denver's updated playoff outlook.
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Chargers vs. Broncos NFL Week 16 game
Ishika Dadhwal
Here is why the Jets didn't acquire wide receiver Jerry Jeudy earlier this season.
In Sporting News' NFL picks against the spread for Week 16, the Ravens get a split of their series with the Steelers, while the Chiefs and 49ers prevail as mild underdogs.
Bill Bender breaks down his Week 16 NFL picks, including the Eagles and Buccaneers winning pivotal NFC matchups.
Bill Bender
Atlanta is switching quarterbacks in the midst of the NFL playoff chase.
Here's a look at all of the 2024 prime-time games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday.
Edward Sutelan
Patrick Mahomes suffered an ankle injury during Kansas City's Week 15 win against Cleveland. Here's what to know about his return.
The Netflix documentary series "Aaron Rodgers: Enigma" has been billed as an exclusive tell-all look into the Jets QB's perspective on his biggest controversies.
Here's looking at how all 32 NFL teams stack up against each other after Week 15 of the 2024 regular season.
Here's where every NFL team stands in both conferences in the race to make the playoffs after Week 15's action.
Minnesota continued to roll with a dominant victory over Chicago on 'Monday Night Football," keeping their dreams of an NFC North title and No. 1 seed well within reach.
The veteran quarterback struggled again on Monday night despite the victory over Las Vegas.
Justin Jefferson and Randy Moss are inextricably linked as two of the baddest pass-catchers to ever grace Minnesota's gridiron. On Monday, the young blood offered his support for his longtime hero and fellow Vikings icon.
For the Australians, it was a mixed bag, including big wins for some, and brutal losses for others.
Here's how the Falcons can still make the playoffs after getting back in the win column.
With Week 15 in the rearview mirror, here's a look at the current projected 2025 NFL Draft order.
Philadelphia's win over Pittsburgh made significant impacts on the NFL playoff picture in Week 15.
Here's how the Bills' win over the Lions impacts the NFL playoff pictures.
No, the Bears did not post their head coaching job on Indeed.
Get the latest injury updates on Bears RB D'Andre Swift and whether he will play ahead of Chiacgo's Week 15 Monday Night Football matchup against the Vikings.
The Minnesota Vikings are debuting a new 'Winter Warrior' jersey against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football to close out Week 15.
Ford Field has looked more like a triage than a colosseum in recent weeks.
The Raiders hired Antonio Pierce full time after a strong interim stint to close the 2023 season, but after another mess of a losing season, they should hink about repalcing him, especially with several top candidates available.
The Lions have been blasted by the injury bug, with David Montgomery the latest star to be hit.
The Dolphins-Texans game was delayed 12 minutes as Miami wide receiver Grant DuBose was stretchered off the field after a scary hit to the head.
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Raiders vs. Falcons NFL Week 15 game.
Chirag Radhyan
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Vikings vs. Bears NFL Week 15 game.
Geno Smith left the Seahawks' Week 15 matchup after a hit to his legs.
Here are the latest injury updates for Patrick Mahomes in Week 15 vs. Browns.
Josh Allen authored up another masterpiece on Sunday evening. Some were wondering if he got injured during it.
The Packers controlled Sunday night's game from start to finish vs. Seattle, but the Seahawks' bigger worry is now Geno Smith's knee injury.
Deion Sanders has taken the college football world by storm on the sidelines, and his son, Shedeur, has become a top QB prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's exploring whether the Raiders should invest in a package deal for the duo for 2025 and beyond.
Campbell reportedly refused to enter Thursday's game when starting linebacker Dre Greenlaw left with an injury.
Morgan Moriarty
Caleb Williams could find himself on the brink of NFL history in one statistical category come the end of his rookie year. That's not a good thing.
Ryan Day isn't having the best of times in Columbus at the moment. Yet, some think he could turn up on the Bears sideline sooner rather than later.
Sam Darnold is the latest veteran QB to have a late-blooming season on a much different team than the one who drafted him. Here's looking at the best places for him to sign in 2025 free agency, including staying in Minnesota.
Arizona's playoff chances are still alive after a Week 15 win vs. New England. How can the squad reach the postseason?
Here is the Commanders updated chance to make the playoffs after beating the Saints in Week 15.
The Rams kept their playoff hopes very much alive with a win over the Bills in Week 14. Here's their outlook entering "Thursday Night Football."
San Fransisco hasn't been as dominant as usual in 2024, but it still has a path to the postseason.
Philadelphia's passing offense was a hot topic entering Week 15, but Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown led the way as the Eagles improved to 12-2.
The Seahawks are still alive in the NFC West, but there's little room for error after falling to Green Bay. Here are their chances for holding on and reaching the playoffs.
Washington and New Orleans went down to the wire in Week 15, and some clock issues at the end of the game had significant consequences.
Jonathan Taylor drops the ball short of goal line during what should have been a breakaway touchdown run.
Here are the Bengals' updated playoff chances after a Week 15 win vs. the Titans.
Here are the Dolphins' updated playoff chances ahead of a Week 15 matchup with the Texans
Baltimore is in a strong position to claim an AFC playoff spot, but still has some work to do.
Dallas is still alive in the playoff chase but needs to continue its run down the stretch with some help from other teams.
The Broncos win and Chargers loss had major implications on the AFC playoff picture.
James Cook's latest touchdown might've been his most captivating. Here's why.
Tampa Bay still leads the NFC South after Week 15 but will need to win down the stretch to secure a postseason spot.
Here are the Colts' updated playoff chances after their Week 15 loss to the Broncos.
The Broncos are one of the NFL's most surprising teams in 2024. Will they turn it into a trip to the playoffs?
Dan Skipper's first NFL score was nearly a year in the making.
The Eagles' star running back, entering Week 15 on pace to contend for the NFL's single-season rushing record, briefly left Sunday's matchup with an injury.
Lions defensive back Khalil Dorsey had to be carted off the field after suffering a leg injury against the Bills on Sunday.
It's never too early to start getting a feel for how you'll attack the waiver wire each week. Here are the top players you should be targeting on your waiver wire as we head into Week 16.
Watch as Joe Burrow grows frustrated in sideline conversation with Zac Taylor in Week 15.
Browns RB Nick Chubb suffered yet another injury, putting his 2024 season and beyond into question.
The connection between Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams hasn't looked the same with the Jets as it did with the Packers, but the duo had a vintage connection in the New York's win over the Jaguars.
Here are the latest injury updates for Tommy DeVito in Week 15.
Lamar Jackson lit up the hapless Giants defense in a 35-14 Ravens' romp in Week 15. Here's exploring if that put the reigning two-time NFL MVP back in play to repeat for the award.
Saints running back Alvin Kamara left Sunday's Week 15 matchup against the Commanders with a groin injury.
Will Ladd McConkey be able to take the field in Week 15?
Bucky Irving injury update and Week 15 outlook ahead of the Buccaneers' matchup with the Chargers
Jaylen Waddle appeared to sustain an injury to his lower leg partway through the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Texans.
Here's why Eagles star QB Jalen Hurts has a wrap on his left hand.
Joe Mixon was the recipient of another uncalled hip-drop tackle.
The airplane banner saga with the Giants is continuing into Week 15 as New York hosts the Baltimore Ravens.
The Eras Tour is over, but the Chiefs' pursuit of a three-peat is just heating up.
The veteran played in all 13 previous games for San Francisco leading up to Thursday night.
Browns tight end David Njoku is dealing with a hamstring injury, but will he be able to play in Week 15 against the Chiefs?
It looks like Zach Charbonnet is getting the nod in the Seattle backfield once again in Week 15 for the Seattle Seahawks.
For the first time in nearly two years, Carolina are favorites to win an NFL game.
Latest injury updates on Tony Pollard ahead of Week 15
Will Breece Hall be able to suit up in Week 15 against the Jaguars?
Josh Allen has a rocket of an arm, but his size makes him the complete package.
The Giants and Raiders are in a heated battle for the top spot.
Here is the game that Brady is calling in Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season.
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Seahawks vs. Packers NFL Week 15 game.
Los Angeles lost ground in the AFC wild-card race on Sunday.
Former Steelers QB Kenny Pickett is in line for a revenge game in Week 15 but isn't expected to play.
The Seahawks have been a winning team for three seasons with Geno Smith as their starting QB, but now they once again need to make a call on whether they want to re-sign him.
Here is why Lions fans hold up '3' signs during home games.
Hollywood Brown has not played a snap for the Chiefs in 2024. Will he get the chance to play at all this season?
From the Rams to the Steelers and Texans, TSN's Teddy Ricketson breaks down the best fits for Beckham following his release.
Travis Hunter has a chance to be a rare two-way player to be drafted first overall, but because of QB-needy teams, he can also slip. Here's looking at the most likely landing spots for him next April.
The Rams are very much a player in the NFC West race after Thursday's result.
Matthew Stafford and the Rams held on for a low-scoring road win over the 49ers on Thursday, improving to 8-6 this season.
The wide receiver heard boos as San Francisco lost its eighth game of the year.
The 49ers are getting desperate at running back after three injuries. Here’s who is next up in Kyle Shanahan’s offense.
Will Isaac Guerendo be able to take the field on Thursday night against the Rams?
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for 49ers vs. Rams NFL Week 15 game
A deeper look into why Strahan's sack record is viewed as "bogus" to some and controversial by many, including the previous record holder, Mark Gastineau.
Bill Bender breaks down his Week 15 NFL picks, including the Eagles and Lions winning potential Super Bowl previews.
In Sporting News' NFL picks against the spread for Week 15, the Lions leave the Bills in the cold, the Seahawks shock the Packers, and the Eagles outlast the Steelers.
The 49ers have seen no reason during the 2024 NFL season to shy away from locking up quarterback Brock Purdy to a lucrative contract extension for 2025.
Deebo Samuel made it clear in a recent tweet that he doesn't think he's getting the ball often enough. Do the numbers back that up?
Here is how the 49ers can get out of Deebo Samuel's contract ahead of 2025.
The ESPN analyst took a leave of absence over the weekend.
Vinnie Iyer is back for another week of season-long fantasy football lineup advice, bringing his rankings and insights across all positions to help you make those tough Week 15 start 'em, sit 'em decisions based on matchups, usage, and other factors.
Leon Lett will forever be synonymous with one the greatest Thanksgiving Day gaffes of all time.
Ex-Cowboys player Laitia Moceidreke has been announced as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway (IPP) development camp.
Joshua Mayne
The Cowboys handed the Bengals a win on "Monday Night Football" after a blunder from Amani Oruwariye.
Cincinnati faces an uphill battle to reach the 2024 playoffs, but a Week 14 victory was the first step there.
Here's looking at how all 32 NFL teams stack up against each other after Week 14 of the 2024 regular season.
Dallas couldn't stop Ja'Marr Chase all night, but they had a chance to win until a late-game mistake that had fans thinking of past Cowboys' meltdowns.
Cowboys pass-rusher Micah Parsons felt every emotion during Monday's loss to the Bengals and ended up in tears during his postgame press conference.
Here's where every NFL team stands in both conferences in the race to make the playoffs after Week 14's Sunday and Monday action.
The Cowboys need a lot to go their way for them to make the playoffs.
With NFL season now into Week 14, here's a look at the current projected 2025 NFL Draft order.
CeeDee Lamb was among the players who got to see themselves as "Simpsons" characters before "Monday Night Football,"
Philadelphia has won nine consecutive games, but its air attack hasn't been quite as effective lately.
Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson shared kind words with one another once the dust settled on the Falcons and Vikings' Week 14 affair.
Cade York's timely signing with the Bengals will mean he gets to play in front of his girlfriend on "Monday Night Football."
Bill Belichick is 72 and one year removed from his legendary NFL coaching career. With him 27 wins away from setting the all-time wins record, here are the best places for him to resume his quest in 2025.
Here are the latest injury updates for 49ers RB Isaac Guerendo.
ESPN's alternate broadcast of Bengals-Cowboys will feature some notable analysts.
Bart and Homer Simpson will be featured on the field, joined by several other iconic characters from the show.
The Bills' hopes for the AFC's No. 1 seed took a sizable hit with Sunday's loss to the Rams. Here's where the playoff picture stands now.
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have won the AFC West once again after taking down the Chargers on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 14.
Cincinnati's star quarterback reportedly spent big money on a superhero-style vehicle.
The Australians in the league didn't disappoint, with one punter going viral for a heated sideline moment.
Chris Jones had a great reaction to Kansas City's 'doink' game-winning FG.
Two weeks after Gardner Minshew suffered a season-ending injury, the Raiders lost Aidan O'Connell to a potentially significant leg injury.
The Bills had a sloppy end to an exciting game in Los Angeles.
Much like a superstar from another major league, Josh Allen did something the NFL has never seen before in Los Angeles on Sunday, further securing his hold on MVP — even in a Bills upset loss to the Rams.
Kansas City may be without its star fan in attendance and the good luck she brings.
Justin Reid is surprisingly handling kickoffs against the Chargers in Week 14. Here's why.
It's never too early to start getting a feel for how you'll attack the waiver wire each week. Here are the top players you should be targeting on your waiver wire as we head into Week 15.
The Fox broadcaster had a tough time on Sunday.
Here is the latest NFC West playoff standings after Week 14.
Sam Darnold's stellar play in his first season starting with the Vikings should make the organization think twice about its J.J. McCarthy-Daniel Jones plans for next season.
Here are the latest injury updates for Saints QB Derek Carr.
Here's more on what Brown said postgame and a closer look at the numbers that support where he may be coming from.
The race to win the NFC South is going to feature a wild sprint to the finish line.
The veteran quarterback failed to score a touchdown for a fourth-straight game.
Malik Nabers has been dealing with a groin injury for a number of weeks. Will it prevent him from playing in Week 14?
George Pickens popped up on the injury report this week with a hamstring issue. Will he be able to take the field against the Browns?
Injury update and fantasy outlook for D.J. Moore ahead of Week 14.
Will Kenneth Walker be able to take the field this week against the Cardinals?
Bills QB Josh Allen is favored to be the NFL's MVP this season. Here's how he's fared in award voting in previous years.
Brady will be back in the booth for a big-time matchup this week, calling an inter-conference game that holds playoff implications for both sides.
The Steelers wide receiver was once again penalized by the league, this time for celebratory antics in win over Bengals
Will Ladd McConkey be able to take the field on Sunday Night Football against the Chiefs?
Jets' star running back Breece Hall has been plagued by a knee injury in recent weeks. Will he be able to take the field in Week 14?
Former NFL wide receiver Randy Moss has decided to step away from ESPN for an extended time.
In Sporting News' fifth early mock projections for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, there are four quarterbacks and a top running back taken, as well as more intriguing wide receivers and tight ends.
Another NFL cornerback-wide receiver beef has been brewing between Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
Here are all the details about Travis Kelce singing on his brother Jason's upcoming Christmas album.
With the college football bowl and playoff season upcoming and the NFL into its final month for 2024, here's the latest early look at the top 100 overall prospects for next year's draft.
Dan Campbell's brilliance was on full display during the Lion's gutsy 34-31 win over the Packers.
The Lions picked up a crucial NFC North win over the Packers. How did the result impact the division race and NFC playoff picture?
Dan Campbell walked the line between crazy and confident on Thursday night, but his bold 4th-down decisions helped the Lions to a walk-off win over the Packers.
It's not hard to see why Lions players believe so strongly in Dan Campbell after Thursday's fourth-down call sealed a win over the Packers.
Matt LaFleur was not in the mood to hear it from a Lions fan before "Thursday Night Football."
With Mack Brown fired, could Bill Belichick make his collegiate coaching debut?
Here is what Jets QB Aaron Rodgers said about playing for the Jets in 2025.
In Sporting News' NFL picks against the spread for Week 14, the Lions and Chiefs get pushed to the limit but come through with key division wins.
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will likely accept a head coaching job from another NFL team during this hiring cycle. Expect him to be courted most by a division rival.
Gibbs accidentally leaked some team information in a recent social media post.
Josh Jacobs' struggles with the Raiders last season have proved to be more about his former team, shown by his stellar first season with the Packers.
Detroit has dealt with various injuries to its defense so far in 2024, and it could hurt it down the stretch.
The NFC North has proven to be the toughest division in football, and the final five weeks of the season figure to be an all-out slugfest.
Here's everything to know about Azeez Al-Shaair's social media post, in which the Texans' linebacker referenced a Batman villain.
Sarah Effress
Trevor Lawrence's fourth season in the league likely came to a swift and sudden end on Sunday.
