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Dec 24, 2025

Cards' Sweat irked by 'frustrating' Pro Bowl snub
Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat did not hold back his disappointment on Wednesday in being named a Pro Bowl alternate this week.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

Macdonald backs Hall, disagrees with suspension
Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald defended Derick Hall on Wednesday in the wake of his one-game suspension by the NFL.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

Macdonald defends Hall, disagrees with suspension
Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald defended Derick Hall on Wednesday in the wake of his one-game suspension by the NFL.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

Harbaugh denies rift, on 'A-plus' terms with Lamar
Responding to a column in The Baltimore Sun, Ravens coach John Harbaugh insisted on Wednesday that his relationship with quarterback Lamar Jackson is "A-plus."

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

Vikes' Kelly to IR after 3rd concussion of season
The Vikings placed center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season and possibly his career after he suffered his third concussion of the year.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

Omarion Hampton among Week 17's top 30 predicted anytime touchdown scorers
Hampton, Jonathan Taylor and Bijan Robinson are among top predictions for anytime touchdown props.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

Washington WR Boston says he's entering draft
Washington junior wide receiver Denzel Boston announced Wednesday that he's declaring for the NFL draft.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

WR Rice among four Chiefs players placed on IR
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice's 2025 season began with a suspension and now will end on injured reserve.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

T.J. Watt practices for 1st time since lung injury
The Steelers' T.J. Watt, two weeks removed from sustaining a partially punctured lung during a dry needling treatment and having subsequent reparative surgery, returned to practice for the first time Wednesday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks for Christmas Day and all of Week 17
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

Week 17 buzz: What we're hearing on Burrow, red-hot Jaguars, Pro Bowl rosters
Here's the latest, including intel on Joe Burrow's future, opening QB1 spots and much more.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

Raiders' Bowers to IR, ending star TE's season
The Raiders have placed starting tight end Brock Bowers and safety Jeremy Chinn on injured reserve.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

Commanders to start QB Johnson vs. Cowboys
The Commanders will start 39-year-old Josh Johnson at quarterback for their Christmas Day home game against the Cowboys, coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

FSU's Castellanos drops appeal, enters NFL draft
Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has dropped his appeal for another year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL draft.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

Sources: Raiders' Bowers to IR, ending his year
The Raiders have placed starting tight end Brock Bowers and safety Jeremy Chinn, on injured reserve, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

A very multisport Christmas? Let's preview three NFL, five NBA games
Christmas Day includes three NFL matchups and five NBA games. We're previewing them all with picks, predictions, storylines and more.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

How a random NFL drug test led to a cancer diagnosis: Alex Singleton's 'horrifying' past two months
The Broncos linebacker discovered he had testicular cancer from a league drug test. And now he plays the game with a fresh perspective.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

Matchup rankings: Upgrade Fannin Jr., downgrade Williams
The most and least favorable matchups at the four key fantasy positions (QB, RB, WR and TE).

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

Believe in Tyler Shough, Malik Willis and other unlikely playoff starters
'Tis the season for fantasy heroes! Liz Loza breaks down so players who can step in and help win a fantasy championship even if they're not necessarily the ones who got you here.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

One loaded Christmas Day slate: Everything you need to know
Christmas Day includes three NFL matchups and five NBA games. We're previewing them all with picks, predictions, storylines and more.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

How a random NFL drug test helped discover cancer, potentially save Alex Singleton's life
The Broncos linebacker discovered he had testicular cancer from a league drug test. And now he plays the game with a fresh perspective.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

NFL execs on how Tua Tagovailoa lost his edge and Mike McDaniel's support
What has gone wrong for Tagovailoa, what's the Dolphins' path forward and is there any interest in him?

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

NFL Week 17 buzz: What we're hearing on Joe Burrow, the red-hot Jaguars and Pro Bowl rosters
Here's the latest heading into NFL Week 17, including intel on Joe Burrow's future, opening QB1 spots, the Jaguars' legitimacy and Pro Bowl roster fallout.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

Are the Jaguars a real threat in the AFC amid six-game win streak?
After a convincing win against the Broncos on Sunday, the Jaguars might be the hottest team in the NFL.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

Buzz: Disappointing Chiefs enter Christmas matchup as two-TD underdogs to Broncos
The NFL's Christmas Day slate features some disappointing teams, none as bad betting-wise as the Kansas City Chiefs.

ESPN NFL
Dec 24, 2025

Matchup rankings: Upgrade Harold Fannin Jr., downgrade Jameson Williams
The most and least favorable matchups in the NFL for this week's games at the four key fantasy positions (QB, RB, WR and TE).

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Metcalf's 2-game ban upheld, will forfeit $555K
The NFL upheld DK Metcalf's two-game suspension for his altercation with a fan in Detroit on Sunday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Metcalf's ban upheld; fan's conduct under review
The NFL upheld DK Metcalf's two-game suspension for his altercation with a fan in Detroit on Sunday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Lamar (back) sidelined for Ravens' walk-through
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's status for Saturday's game at Green Bay remains up in the air after he didn't participate in Tuesday's walk-through because of a back contusion.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Perryman loses appeal, to miss Chargers' final 2
Denzel Perryman's two-game suspension for "repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players" was upheld by hearing officer Jordy Nelson on Tuesday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Bolts' Herbert: Haven't forgotten '24 playoff flop
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert acknowledged his four-interception performance in last season's playoff loss to the Texans has stayed with him, saying "you got to learn" from those losses.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Bills' Allen plans to play Sun. despite foot injury
Bills quarterback Josh Allen said that he will be "planning on playing" Sunday vs. the Philadelphia Eagles despite dealing with a right foot injury

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Packers QB Love practices, remains in protocol
Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love took the first steps toward returning from the concussion he sustained in Saturday's 22-16 overtime loss to the Chicago Bears when he participated in meetings and a walk-through session with the Packers on Tuesday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Metcalf's 2-game suspension upheld after appeal
The NFL upheld DK Metcalf's two-game suspension for his altercation with a fan in Detroit on Sunday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Cowboys' Prescott won't sit, vows '26 turnaround
Quarterback Dak Prescott says he won't sit out the Cowboys' final two games and vows to do "whatever it takes" to lead a Dallas turnaround next season.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Source: 49ers' Kittle has mid to low ankle sprain
San Francisco tight end George Kittle has indeed avoided a high ankle sprain, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

QB Fields' season over with Jets future uncertain
The Jets are placing quarterback Justin Fields on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury that has sidelined him the past three games.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Browns won't activate QB Watson from PUP list
The Browns will not activate quarterback Deshaun Watson from the physically unable to perform list.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Giants DL coach Patterson discloses cancer battle
Giants defensive line coach Andre Patterson has battled prostate cancer throughout the course of this season, the veteran assistant told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Vikes' McCarthy out with hairline fracture in hand
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a hairline fracture in his right hand and will be sidelined for Thursday's Christmas Day game against the Lions, coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Rankings for Week 17
Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and IDP formats.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Playoff-clinching scenarios: What's at stake for nine teams in Week 17?
Nine teams have the chance to clinch a No. 1 seed, division title or playoff berth in Week 17.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Wait, no Jordan Love? The biggest Pro Bowl snubs for the AFC and NFC rosters
Love and Chris Olave didn't make the NFC roster? Should Josh Hines-Allen be in the AFC lineup?

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Four teams boast six players each for Pro Bowl
The Ravens, Broncos, 49ers and Seahawks each led the way with six players each selected for the Pro Bowl Games, announced Tuesday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

?? Playoff picture projections: The updated odds
We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

2026 NFL Pro Bowl AFC, NFC rosters: The league's top players
The Ravens, Broncos, 49ers and Seahawks each had six players chosen to lead the way.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Buzz: Purdy, McCaffrey and Kittle deliver big 'Monday Night Football' performances
Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey delivered top-10 scores for the week in the 49ers' win over the Colts.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Will Bills defense's reliance on second-half adjustments be Achilles' heel in playoffs?
In previous tight second halves, the Bills' offense has played a significant role in big comeback efforts.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

What has gone wrong for four teams trying to make the playoffs? Solak on the Lions, Bucs, Ravens, Colts
How did the Lions, Bucs, Ravens and Colts end up outside the playoff field heading into Week 17? Plus, do the Bears have the Coach of the Year?

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus each team's rookie of the year
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 17. We also looked at the best rookies from all 32 teams.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Rivers turns back clock but can't will Colts to win
Newly unretired Philip Rivers turned in an impressive individual performance Monday night that saw him throw for 277 yards and two touchdowns. But it wasn't enough to deliver the Colts a win against the 49ers as Indianapolis saw its playoff hopes fade.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

Purdy authors 'close to a perfect game' with 5 TDs
With 44-year-old Colts quarterback Philip Rivers and his comeback occupying most of the headlines entering Monday's game, it was Brock Purdy who stole the show, throwing five touchdown passes in leading San Francisco to a 48-27 win at Lucas Oil Stadium.

ESPN NFL
Dec 23, 2025

QB Brock Purdy and RB Christian McCaffrey help lead 49ers past Colts
Here's what to know from the 49ers' win over the Colts on Monday night.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Metcalf suspended two games for fan altercation
The NFL has suspended Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games without pay due to his altercation with a fan at Ford Field on Sunday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Bills coach anticipates Allen (foot) OK for Eagles
Bills quarterback Josh Allen is day-to-day with the right foot injury he suffered in Sunday's win, with coach Sean McDermott saying he anticipates Allen will be available for Week 17's game against the Eagles.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Chiefs agree to deal to move to Kansas in 2031
The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday that they have entered into an agreement with the State of Kansas to play their games there beginning in 2031.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

NFL suspends Chargers LB Perryman two games
The NFL suspended Chargers LB Denzel Perryman two games cited repeated violations of player safety rules, including during Sunday's win over the Cowboys.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Ravens' Harbaugh not worried about job status
Ravens coach John Harbaugh says he's not worried about his job security as Baltimore's chances of making the playoffs have fallen. Harbaugh is in his 18th year and is the winningest coach in franchise history,

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Chiefs QB Minshew avoids ACL tear, sources say
Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew does not have a torn ACL, as the team initially feared, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Fan denies using slur during incident with Metcalf
The fan involved in the altercation with the Steelers' DK Metcalf on Sunday denied using a slur during the incident, according to a statement issued by a Michigan law firm.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Glenn to frustrated Jets fans: 'We have a plan'
Aaron Glenn is asking frustrated Jets fans for patience, telling them "we have a plan" and not to "let go of the rope."

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Veteran Stefon Diggs shone when Patriots needed him most: 'Prime time is my time'
After a quiet last month for Diggs, he showed out against the Ravens to secure the Patriots a playoff spot.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Early Week 17 bets: Back Steelers to win AFC North, Lions to keep playoff hopes alive
Which lines offered value once odds came out? Here are games we are eyeing for bets going into Week 17.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Odds: Jaguars big favorites at Colts, 49ers favored over Bears
Here are the odds, spreads and totals for every game in Week 17.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

The most coveted NFL head coaching jobs that might come open this offseason: Our 1-8 ranking
Which potential head coach opening would be most attractive to candidates? Let's sort eight possible openings, starting with Cincinnati.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Seahawks LB Hall's appeal of 1-game ban fails
Seahawks outside linebacker Derick Hall's one game suspension without pay for an act of unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct has been upheld by hearing officer Ramon Foster.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Playoff picture projections: Updated odds for every team trying to reach the postseason
We are following the 2025 season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

How Week 16 reset the race for the AFC and NFC 1-seeds: Barnwell on NFL's best teams
Will the Broncos hold off the Patriots in the AFC? Can the Seahawks stay ahead of the Rams in the NFC?

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Inside the wildest dadgum comeback in NFL history
Yes, Philip Rivers unretired and is now the starting QB for a team in the playoff race. No, this is not a movie.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Buzz: Omarion Hampton trending up and more notes from Week 16
Hampton is getting more work, Saquon Barkley is getting it done on the ground, and more takeaways.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Free agent pickups: Load up on Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17
All the free agent options worth adding as we dive into Week 17 and the fantasy football championships.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

How Week 16 reset the race for the AFC and NFC 1-seeds: Barnwell on the NFL's best teams
Will the Broncos hold off the Patriots in the AFC and get the first-round bye in the playoffs? Can the Seahawks stay ahead of the Rams in the NFC?

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Tracking the playoff picture: Updated chances to clinch open spots, win division titles
Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

?? The biggest overreactions for Week 16 games
Did a lopsided loss expose Denver? Should Bowles be done? Should DK Metcalf have sat? We overreact to Week 16, plus fantasy football takes.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Our reporters make sense of Week 16: Statement wins for 49ers, Patriots, Jaguars, Panthers, Steelers, Bears
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 16 game. Here's what you need to know.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

How Week 16 shook up both 1-seed races: Barnwell sizes up the Seahawks, Rams, Broncos and Patriots
Will the Broncos hold off the Patriots in the AFC and get the first-round bye in the playoffs? Can the Seahawks stay ahead of the Rams in the NFC?

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Tracking the NFL playoff picture: Updated chances to clinch open spots, win division titles
Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Week 17 odds: Jaguars big favorites at Colts, 49ers favored over Bears
Week 17 features critical matchups with the NFL playoffs approaching. Here are the odds, spreads and totals for every game.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Missed tackles, third-down struggles doom the Broncos defense: 'We didn't execute'
Denver's 11-game win streak fizzled against the Jaguars, as the defense couldn't seem to get off the field. Should the Broncos be concerned?

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Browns' Carson Schwesinger's path from walk-on to rookie star
The rookie linebacker has gone from an overlooked recruit at UCLA to a foundational standout for Cleveland.

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Robert Saleh wants to be a head coach again -- but isn't desperate after 49ers return
Saleh has the 49ers' defense staying afloat amid injuries and offseason turnover. Could he leave this offseason?

ESPN NFL
Dec 22, 2025

Maye rallies Pats after last week's 'wake-up call'
A week after failing to lead a game-winning drive against Buffalo, Patriots QB Drake Maye was given the same opportunity Sunday night at Baltimore -- and this time he delivered one of the signature performances of his career to clinch a playoff spot.

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

Our reporters make sense of Week 16: Statement wins for Patriots, Jaguars, Panthers, Steelers, Bears
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 16 game. Here's what you need to know.

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

Sources: Broncos' Bryant discharged from hospital
Pat Bryant was discharged from an area hospital Sunday night after being diagnosed with a concussion, but cleared of other major injuries, following a big hit in the final minute of the team's 34-20 loss to the Jaguars, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

Lions own loss after late OPI calls: 'It's on us'
The Detroit Lions owned their big loss after late offensive pass interference calls, with coach Dan Campbell saying, "It's on us."

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

Back injury forces Ravens' Jackson from SNF loss
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left Sunday night's game against the Patriots late in the first half because of a back injury. He was replaced by Tyler Huntley.

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

Two vulnerable NFL sack records: Tracking pace for Myles Garrett (22!), Broncos' D (63!)
The Browns' vet edge rusher and Denver's defense are in contention to rewrite the single-season sacks record book.

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

Steelers' Metcalf shoves fan during game in Detroit
Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf was involved in an altercation with a fan at Ford Field during the second quarter of Sunday's 29-24 win over the Detroit Lions.

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

Broncos WR Bryant in hospital, has movement
Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant was taken by ambulance to an area hospital Sunday night but had movement in his extremities following a big hit in the final minute of Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

Defiant Jags shift narrative, beat 1-seed Broncos
After a narrative-changing victory over the top-seeded Broncos in Denver, the Jaguars say they don't want anyone jumping on the bandwagon now.

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

Let's overreact to NFL Week 16: Broncos won't be the 1-seed? Macdonald is COY?
Did lopsided loss expose Denver? Should Bowles be done? We overreact to Week 16, plus fantasy takes.

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

'Chaos': Aaron Rodgers' one-word take of Steelers-Lions tops Week 16 quotes
With the playoff race heating up, Week 16 gave fans highlight plays and headline-worthy quotes.

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

Follow live: Patriots look to clinch playoff berth with win over Ravens
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ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

With Lions' loss, Bears clinch first playoff berth in 5 years
The Bears' thrilling OT win over the Packers on Saturday was their 11th, and set them up for a playoff berth.

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

Are Broncos vulnerable? Is Todd Bowles' job in jeopardy? Let's overreact to Week 16
Did lopsided loss expose Denver? Should Bowles be done? We overreact to Week 16, plus fantasy takes.

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

Our reporters make sense of Week 16: Statement wins for the Jaguars, Panthers, Steelers, Bears
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 16 game. Here's what you need to know.

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

Olave: Weighed retirement due to concussions
Saints WR Chris Olave said he contemplated retiring from football last season after sustaining several concussions in 2024. He returned in 2025 and has enjoyed a "great year" that included 10 catches for a career-high 149 yards and two TDs on Sunday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

Panthers outlast Bucs to take lead in NFC South
The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers on Sunday to take the lead in the NFC South and move one win away from clinching a playoff berth.

ESPN NFL
Dec 21, 2025

Bengals, Burrow, 'having fun' again, roll past Fins
Joe Burrow was "having fun" again Sunday as he and the rest of the Cincinnati Bengals rolled in a 45-21 victory over the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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