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Three frenzied losses, three young QBs at a crossroads: Time to worry?
The Sunday afternoon NFL slate featured three electric finishes, with young quarterbacks getting the loss in each game. Here's what we learned.
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RECAPPING SUNDAY'S MADNESS
What we learned from NFL Week 12's games: We answered big questions and sized up every single matchup
NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game.
Overreacting (and underreacting) to Week 12: NFC playoff race questions and more
Is Washington suddenly in trouble? Can Tampa Bay win the NFC South? Sizing up which overreactions are legit.
STEPHEN A. HAS HIS SAY
Shannon gets heated at Stephen A. during Belichick, Cowboys debate
Stephen A.: Malik Nabers looks like he wants to leave the Giants
Harbaugh vs. Harbaugh: Ravens-Chargers clash reignites a lifelong competition
For the Baltimore and Los Angeles coaches, this "Monday Night Football" matchup marks their first meeting since Super Bowl XLVII.
'We look to him for that leadership role': How Justin Herbert has come out of his shell
Herbert's leadership has evolved under Jim Harbaugh, and it's helped the Chargers become a serious contender.
EAGLES ROLLING BEHIND SAQUON
Stephen A.: No denying Saquon Barkley is an MVP frontrunner
Damien Woody: Barkley is the MVP right now
NFL DRAFT
Welcome to NFL draft season: 15 questions on the QBs, standout prospects and intriguing teams
Who is set to be QB1? How does the defensive class stack up? Which teams could control the draft? We're answering big questions heading into draft season.
Mock draft: Which 2025 prospects could go in Round 1? Which teams might target QBs?
An early run on receivers? A trade for the top pick? Matt Miller projects the first round of April's draft.
CHIEFS OWN BEST RECORD IN AFC
Bill Belichick explains how Chiefs prepare for close games
Rex Ryan: The Chiefs aren't as good as their record says
COWBOYS DOWN COMMANDERS IN THRILLER
Inside Cowboys-Commanders wild fourth quarter
It was special teams bedlam on Sunday, as Dallas topped Washington in an NFC East classic.
NFL NATION
Bears' fifth straight loss doesn't eclipse obvious improvement from rookie QB Caleb Williams
Since the Bears fired Shane Waldron, Williams has improved in every major category -- except wins.
Vikings' Sam Darnold delivers signature moment with OT win
Leading a game-winning drive in overtime showed Darnold's growth after years of struggling elsewhere.
'I just told 'em, give me the ball': With 3 TDs, Josh Jacobs sets the tone in Packers' win
The Packers hope they can lean on Jacobs and the rushing game to make a deep run.
Top Headlines
- Jets tab Tannenbaum to assist in GM, HC search
- Giants' Daboll talks with Nabers after WR's rant
- Ravens All-Pro LB Smith likely out, sources say
- Barkley's career night intensifies talk of RB for MVP
- Eagles lose franchise icon DE Graham for season
- Mahomes wants 'blowouts' after another walk-off
- Saints legend Gleason injured in fall from van
- Raiders lose QB Minshew to broken collarbone
- Judging biggest Week 12 overreactions
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2025 NFL draft Big Board rankings: Mel Kiper's top prospects
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Pittsburgh Steelers, fans not rattled by anti-Terrible Towels
Several Steelers road opponents have given away towels to counteract the fans with Terrible Towels who show up to cheer on Pittsburgh.
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NFL offensive coordinators, from Kellen Moore to Kliff Kingsbury
NFL Nation reporters break down the good and bad for each OC/playcaller and peg the key to success the rest of the season.
NFL Playoff Machine
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Simulate playoff matchups
Predict playoff pairings by selecting the winners of the remaining regular-season games to generate potential scenarios.
