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Bo Nix slings go-ahead TD pass to RJ Harvey to defeat Chiefs, stay in hunt for No. 1 seed

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WEEK 17 TAKEAWAYS
Snap reactions to every Week 17 game: Broncos stay in control of AFC destiny; Cowboys, Vikings win
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 17 game. Here's what you need to know.


MUST-SEE ON THE GRIDIRON
LIONS ELIMINATED FROM PLAYOFF CONTENTION
Jared Goff's 5th turnover dooms Lions in loss to Vikings

Jordan Addison takes it 65 yards to the house as Vikings take down Lions


NFL SCOREBOARD
Cowboys grab a road win over the Commanders


'TIS THE SEASON
Bah humbug: An NFL holiday story, featuring festive names from around the league
From Jaylin Noel to Julius Chestnut, the fictional Holiday Bowl is full of holiday cheer.


RISE OF THE JUMBO SETS
'Mr. Eligible': The growing fraternity of NFL sixth offensive linemen
NFL teams are using sixth O-linemen in more plays this season, and we're highlighting, yep -- six of them.


NFL NATION
What have teams done to slow down Colts RB Jonathan Taylor?
Jonathan Taylor's otherworldly production has tapered off, a by-product of Daniel Jones' injury.


AROUND THE LEAGUE
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?

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.

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- Vikes dominate Lions despite woeful passing game
- Lions' playoff chances end with loss: 'It sucks'
- Lamar misses practice again; doubtful vs. Packers
- Dak's 'pride' has him planning to play final game
- Jaguars CB Lewis out for season with foot injury
- T.J. Watt practices for 1st time since lung injury
- WR Rice among four Chiefs players placed on IR
- Cards' Sweat irked by 'frustrating' Pro Bowl snub
- 🏈 Playoff picture projections: The updated odds
NFL Playoff Machine
Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports Simulate playoff matchups
Predict playoff pairings by selecting the winners of the remaining regular-season games to generate potential scenarios.
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Brooke Sutton/Getty Images NFL playoff picture: Sizing up 1-seed races after Week 16
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?
Jason Miller/Getty Images Tracking sack record pace for Myles Garrett, Broncos' defense
The Browns' vet edge rusher and Denver's defense are in contention to rewrite the single-season sacks record book.
ESPN Illustration Stafford to Ward: A look at all 13 active No. 1 picks
Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett are having the best seasons of all 13 of the former No. 1 picks currently in the NFL.
Looking forward
Illustration by ESPN NFL playoff picture: Updated projections, chances to make the postseason
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up -- and who will win divisions -- en route to Super Bowl LX.
Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Projecting the 2026 NFL draft order: Which teams are closing in on top picks with two weeks left?
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2026 NFL draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?
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