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After the Kansas City Chiefs dominated the competition in the first half of the 2020s, the NFL has demonstrated this year that a lot can change from one year to another. The Philadelphia Eagles' dominant win in Super Bowl LIX (40-22) altered the league's landscape and opened the door for other teams to challenge
Mendoza (Indiana) and Moore (Oregon) are the primary top-10 attractions in many mock drafts, with Mendoza drawing heat for pro‑ready mechanics and leadership. Moore’s athletic ceiling and downfield arm give him appealing upside for offenses that push tempo and spread concepts.
The Cleveland Browns have disappointed their fans but the Lions, Vikings, Bengals and more top the disappointment list
More than half of the NFL's 14 playoff spots were clinched in Week 16. Four spots in the NFC were clinched by the Seahawks, Eagles, Bears and 49ers. Over in the AFC, the Patriots clinched on Sunday night. Then, with the Colts' loss on Monday night, the Jaguars, Chargers and Bills all clinched a spot.
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2025 NFL playoff picture: Projected 14-team bracket based on a simulation of the final two weeks
Heading into Week 16, only two playoff spots had been clinched in the NFL, but that number has now shot up to 10, which means there are still four spots up for grabs as the season heads into Week 17. On top of that, there's also a wide-open race to clinch the No. 1 overall seed in both the NFC and AFC.
Zak Koeppel ranks all 32 squads by projected cap space and draft capital in 2026, with good news for Aaron Glenn's three-win Jets -- and Les Snead's 11-win Rams.
In a few weeks, the NFL's head coaching carousel will turn as teams evaluate and make critical decisions. Several lead skippers are in coaching limbo, awaiting their fate amid uncertain futures.
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Seahawks special teams should get Jay Harbaugh NFL Assistant Coach of the Year consideration
The Seahawks have an elite special teams unit in year two under Jay Harbaugh, and it’s been vital in several wins.