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Can Jalen Hurts or Josh Allen break the career rushing TD record?
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WEEK 17 UNDERWAY
Reactions: 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.
ADJUSTING TO THE NFL
How humbling is an NFL rookie season? 36 players share what they learned this year
Tyler Shough, Isaac TeSlaa and Jalon Walker were among the 36 rookies who learned how humbling and challenging the NFL can be.
Bo Nix slings go-ahead TD pass as Broncos defeat Chiefs, stay in hunt for No. 1 seed
Broncos take down Chiefs on Christmas
Travis Kelce walks off field after Chiefs' final home game of season
Broncos hang on with crucial 4th-down stop
Chris Oladokun makes Mahomes-esque play for the Chiefs
Bo Nix trucks in for a Broncos TD
Chris Oladokun flips it to Brashard Smith for a Chiefs TD
MUST-SEE ON THE GRIDIRON
LIONS ELIMINATED FROM PLAYOFF CONTENTION
Jared Goff's 5th turnover dooms Lions in loss to Vikings
RC: Goff's performance unacceptable vs. Vikings
NFL SCOREBOARD
INTO THE OPEN FIELD
Dak goes deep to KaVontae Turpin for an 86-yard TD as Cowboys take down Commanders
Ryan Clark: Jerry Jones wasted Dak Prescott's season
SEAHAWKS LEAD WILD WEST
Panthers-Seahawks game a reminder of Dave Canales' connection to Pete Carroll
Carroll mentored Canales during their time in Seattle, and their similarities remain obvious.
The Seahawks' playoff X factor is ... the special teams unit?
Seattle is looking to capture the No. 1 seed in the NFC with two games remaining before playoffs.
'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.
Top Headlines
- Pats down 5 starters, but Henderson might play
- Bucs All-Pro left tackle Wirfs out vs. Dolphins
- Vikes dominate Lions despite woeful passing game
- Lions' playoff chances end with loss: 'It sucks'
- Broncos snap Arrowhead skid with gritty win
- Kelce emotional after season finale at Arrowhead
- Lamar misses practice again, doubtful vs. Packers
- Dak's 'pride' has him planning to play final game
- 🏈 Playoff picture projections: The updated odds
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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?
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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