Lamar Jackson Refutes “Noise” About His Work Habits And More
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Caleb Williams: 'It'd be cool' to be first Bears QB to hit 4K passing yards
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Klint Kubiak: To be a championship team, Seahawks need to reduce turnovers
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/klint-kubiak-to-be-a-championship-team-seahawks-need-to-reduce-turnovers

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Liam Coen to McAfee: Jakobi Meyers was the answer
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[Raanan] Giants are expected to cast a wide head coaching interview net that includes Mike McCarthy, Chris Shula, Antonio Pierce and more
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47472030/new-york-giants-cast-wide-coaching-net-mike-mccarthy-antonio-pierce

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Vikings' Jefferson believes McCarthy can be 'that No. 1 guy'
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Kurt Warner on the MVP debate

Kurt Warner tweeted the following thoughts on why it's ridiculous to use SOS in the MVP debate. He also went into more detail in this YT video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLDK3r9NwmA

>People who are using ANY NFL schedule as a means of discrediting a phenomenal season & an MVP case is ridiculous to me!! They are all NFL players… you play the teams on your schedule, when & where they tell you… each game has its own story… and the player who’s had the best season should win the MVP, period!!

>There are so many factors we could use just for TDs:

>What was avg distance of throw?
How much YAC on each? Was guy wide open? Did WR make a great catch? How many atts inside 5 did a QB get?
Was it man (easier) or zone (more difficult)?
How much did a QB throw in a blowout game?

>They could all build a case… but again, you play the play… you play the game… and then we should watch it all & decide who has the best season!

For context, Kurt Warner won the 1999 MVP with the greatest show on turf in the easiest SOS schedule ever recorded, with his RB Marshall Faulk being the MVP runner up that season

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[Schefter] Ravens running back Derrick Henry is the Week 18 NFLPA Community MVP for giving holiday gifts to hundreds of kids through special events in Baltimore, Nashville and his hometown of Yulee, Florida.
https://www.threads.com/@adamschefter/post/DTA6Y67lchv?xmt=AQF0uOgDZQqhPjod1j9kDjprB723BQtEiVr7sFD8fckCK2kZTcc-PxSmL36w1FwbhKtrkZ0j&slof=1

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Raiders finished 2024 last in rushing yards, poised to finish last again in 2025
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/raiders-finished-2024-last-in-rushing-yards-poised-to-finish-last-again-in-2025

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[Schefter] Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell tells reporters QB JJ McCarthy will start Sunday vs. the Packers.
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[Schefter] Tennessee has restructured its front office to have Titans GM Mike Borgonzi spearhead the team’s head coaching search and control the team’s 53-man roster. He now will report directly to Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk.
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36-year-old NT John Jenkins receives a one-year contract extension with the Ravens, the first contract extension of his entire NFL career
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[Schefter] Raiders are listing QB Geno Smith as out for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Chiefs.
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Myles Garrett on Kevin Stefanski returning: I want to be successful, however that looks
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/myles-garrett-on-kevin-stefanski-returning-i-want-to-be-successful-however-that-looks

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[Schefter] Source: Jaguars reached agreement today with OL Cole Van Lanen on a three-year, $51 million extension that includes $32.5 million guaranteed. Deal could be worth up to $55.5 million with incentives.
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Giants TE Theo Johnson shown on the jumbotron attending the Knicks game tonight. He’s has been ruled out for Sunday’s game with an illness.

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NEW YORK GIANTS

Out:

CB Cor'Dale Flott (Knee)

S Jevón Holland (Knee/Concussion)

TE Theo Johnson (Illness)

OL Evan Neal (Neck)

DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches Sr. (Ankle/Toe)

WR Wan'Dale Robinson (Rib)

Questionable:
WR Jalin Hyatt (Illness)

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[Russini] The Cleveland Browns have done background work on potential head coaching candidates, and are leaning towards moving on from Kevin Stefanski. EVP Andrew Berry is expected to stay.
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[Russini] For the first time, league sources believe the Raiders would be open to moving Maxx Crosby this offseason.
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Official r/NFL Week 17 Power Rankings

Welcome to week 17 of the 2025 r/NFL power rankings, the most biased-unbiased source for power rankings on the web. The Rams take yet another L, against the best spoiler team in the league. Stafford is doing his best to fumble his MVP as LAR drops three spots from last week. The Bucs and Bills are the only teams to drop more spots. The 49ers bump up three, which now puts Three NFC West teams in the top five. I don't know if that's ever happened before. The Texans continue to climb, the Cardinals continue to slip, and the Raiders have now held onto the bottom spot for the last month. Do the Browns deserve to move up three with a 13-6 win against the Steelers? Is a drop of only one spot enough for the Lions? Are the Eagles good again? Discuss! 30/32 Reporting

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1. | (/SEA) | Seahawks | -- | 13-3 | A massive game between the Seahawks and 49ers in the final week of the season. I'm getting pretty SICK AND TIRED OF THIS SHIT. The Seahawks will head to Santa Clara this week with the NFC's #1 seed on the line. The good news? The defense is playing like an all-time unit. Mike MacDonald has put together an absolutely sick defense, and I trust them in any game against any opponent. The bad news? The offense has not been great. Every single game, it feels like Darnold makes at least one (usually multiple) horrendous decision. He, again, had 2 turnovers this week against the Panthers in a game Seattle won handily 27-10. There should've even been a third turnover, with Sam throwing the ball directly to Jaycee Horn on the first Seahawks offensive play of the game (Horn dropped the easy pick). That frightens me! The offense has not felt dynamic in quite some time. They start every game incredibly slow before putting things together in the second half. That can't happen in the playoffs. A first-round bye AND home games throughout would be huge. Go Hawks.
2. | (/NE) | Patriots | +1 | 13-3 | So my Christmas letter to Santa this year went something like this “Dear Santa, as a dedicated Patriots fan and North Pole enthusiast, all I want for Christmas this year is at least 13 wins, a division title, an easy schedule, a high-powered offense, a shot at the 1st seed in the AFC, a 23 year old MVP at Quarterback, a chance to humiliate the Jets during the holidays, our injured players to all return for the playoffs, a coach of the year award, two Pro Bowlers, a couple of All Pros, Drake “Drake Maye” Maye, and a deep playoff run resulting in a 7th ring for New England. I've been very good this year, so I think this is a fair list for any sports fan to wish for. Sincerely: Patriots Ranker.” I'd say Santa has done a pretty great job so far! He told me a couple of the items on the list were delayed (shipping times this time of year are just crazy) but that I should expect the undelivered items no later than February. This really is the most magical time of the year. Edit: Stefon Diggs may or may not be on the naughty list.
3. | (/DEN) | Broncos | +1 | 13-3 | The Broncos have always been good. Having been the real deal this entire time, across a 13 win season (so far), may seem obvious. And I assure you, dear reader, it is the truth. Look no further than the signature wins of this team across that win streak. Beat the Texans? They are one of the scariest teams entering the playoffs. Great team, impressive win for the Broncos. Beat the Chiefs, twice? They are a perennial powerhouse, Arrowhead is one of the most hostile environments to play in the NFL, and the enigmatic Chris Oladokun, after 4 years of mental reps in Andy Reid's system, is almost indistinguishable from their starter. Great team, impressive win for the Broncos. Beat the Packers? Well, they played it close with the ascending Bears in a thriller, plus the world-beating Micah Parsons played the first half against Denver. Exciting team, impressive win for

the Broncos! Don't even get me started about that big win over the Eagles, who just overcame the juggernaut Bills. As we can see, the Broncos stacked their resume with striking Ws, wooing the national media and hometown fans. I'm here to tell you, the big bad bully Broncos will simply continue their streak of bonking the league's monsters on the head as they steamroll their way towards a first round bye. Oh Broncos. Powerful, inspiring, gorm-ful Broncos. I sure hope they can handle their final test against the loathsome Jim Harbaugh and his 3rd overall pick QB, Trey Lance. Perhaps, if they just roll over and play dead, the Broncos will be tricked into letting their guard down. Good luck out there, you strong and independent 13-3 Broncos. You have our admiration and our cheers, and you are, as always, in our hearts.
4. | (/SF) | 49ers | +3 | 12-4 | As I have been told my blurb is “generic”, I have decided it must be a generational issue. I have run this week’s through a Gen Z translator. Brock Purdy was totally vibin' on Sunday night against the Chicago Bears, scoring 5 touchdowns and straight up killin' it with a dougie performance. The defense was straight up flopping all night, but the offense really popped off and ate. They ate that up and saved the day, fr fr. The NFC West and the #1 seed decider game is gonna be lit. It's been scheduled for Saturday night, fr fr.
5. | (/JAX) | Jaguars | +1 | 12-4 | The Jaguars put old man Rivers down for good, winning their seventh straight game.
6. | (/LAR) | Rams | -4 | 11-5 | Pain.
7. | (/HOU) | Texans | +2 | 11-5 | The Texans offense started with a bang as CJ Stroud launched two bombs to put them up early, and the defense did enough to hold on to a 20-16 win. Barring an upset win by either the Titans or the Colts next week, they appear likely to hit the road against the AFCN champ in the wild card round of the playoffs.
8. | (/CHI) | Bears | -- | 11-5 | The Bears don't play games like this typically but shootouts have been aplenty this year. Ben Johnson continues to revitalize the most offensively archaic franchise in the league, while its deep defensive history continues to be shamed weekly. The Bears clinched the division without having to play this week, their first in 7 years and it is a huge accomplishment, but attention is now turned towards winning in the playoffs. It is time to strike while the iron is hot. It is clear the offense is reliable, with arguably a league best run game and a very good pass game to boot that continues to improve. But will the defense hold them back? We'll see. It is clear they can compete with the league's best at this point though.
9. | (/PHI) | Eagles | +2 | 11-5 | Hey guys, Nick Sirianni here. I’m taking a break from whatever it is I do around here to answer some FAQs from the fanbase. Q: Why did you try to run out the clock for the entire second half of the Bills game? A: When you have a 13 point lead with 30 minutes left, you gotta hang onto that. Run, run, deep throw, punt. This is the ideal offense. And hey, we won, right? My strategy is perfect. Can’t argue with results. Q: This team runs the highest percentage of hitch routes in the NFL, by a mile. A: I’m sorry was that a question? Q: Isn’t that kind of stupid? A: We have the best WR duo in the NFL, and Jalen get sad when they run away from him. So we need them to run just short of the sticks, turn around, wait for Jalen to scramble around, then let the ball sail over their heads out of bounds. Again, we won. I don’t see what the fuss is about. Q: The run game isn’t working, have you thought of trying anything new? A: I don’t understand the question. Q: Saquon is getting hit in the backfield on almost every run play because the offense is so predictable. Are you worried that will cost you in the playoffs? A: We use the run game to set up the pass game! You can’t have Jalen bailing out the offense on 3rd and long if the run game is working. It’s

all part of a big machine. Or a flower. Or something. Q: The defense is awesome. 2nd best in the NFL by EPA. But all three of the Eagles’ possible wild card opponents are in top 5 by offensive EPA. Won’t the offense need to step it up in the playoffs? A: Objection, leading the witness. Adjourned.
10. | (/BUF) | Bills | -5 | 11-5 | Is losing to the Eagles really that bad?
11. | (/LAC) | Chargers | -1 | 11-5 | This team is sooooo close to being great. So, so close. From Herbert to Harbaugh, from the defense to the WR and RB groups, everything is in place for this team to make playoff runs for years to come. They just need an o-line. Half of the write-ups I've done this year have focused exclusively on the unit, which is a shame given how refreshing the rest of this team is. It's not even the front office's fault; there's no planning for your two all-pro level tackles sinking by week four and your big signing at guard turning into a pumpkin. And yet, that will be the legacy of the Harbaugh-era Chargers until the IOL is patched and Mike Devlin is fired into the solar system. The o-line folds, which causes Herbert to sustain injuries and end plays before his talented receivers can get open. Those stud running backs can't find holes that don't exist, and that elite defense eventually tires out after being on the field for 40 minutes a game. They are a Rune Goldberg machine of disappointment.
12. | (/GB) | Packers | -- | 9-6-1 | 2025 was an exciting year in Sumo! For the first time since 1987, two ōzeki were promoted to yokozuna in the same year! Early in 2025 the Mongolian Hōshōryū won the Hatsu basho and followed in the footsteps of his uncle Asashōryū to reach the top level of Sumo. We also saw the prodigy Ōnosato complete his rapid ascent in the sumo world. After being the fastest person to reach the makuuchi division in 2023 and the fastest to win an Emperor's Cup in 2024, he became the fastest since the Shōwa era to be promoted to yokozuna in June. The last basho of the year saw a shocking winner: the Ukrainian Aonishiki. He's the first non-Japanese and non-Mongolian winner since the Georgian Tochinoshin in 2018. If there are any rikishi reading this, please consider signing with the Green Bay Packers because we could really use your strength and weight on our defensive line!
13. | (/BAL) | Ravens | +3 | 8-8 | All Hail The King! Thanks to a heavy dosage of Henry and a side of good ol' fashioned AFCN chaos a season that was undeniably on life support has quickly been offered redemption. Tomlin. Harbaugh. Ravens. Steelers. Game 272. Same as it ever was.
14. | (/PIT) | Steelers | -1 | 9-7 | Oil-based paint takes approximately 6-8 hours to dry and in all likelihood that’s still not long enough for this offense to get its shit together and score one goddamned touchdown. It's also probably more interesting to watch. Apparently DK “Antonio Brown” Metcalf was the glue that held together this hilariously mediocre offense. It’s a miracle, really, that the Steelers managed to make it through so many diva WR’s before one literally punched a fan. Does this mean that AB has more self control than Metcalf? That bar is so low we need GPR to locate it. It’s not a tripping hazard; it’s an archaeological find. But we’re here now and the best WR currently allowed to play for the team is…Adam Thielen? What fucking year is it? Mt. Washington has a broken arm because of course he does. But hey; at least we didn’t let Myles Garrett get a sack! Oh boy am I so glad we made sure that didn’t happen against us! That’ll get us into the post-season for sure! Can’t even really fault the defense…I mean…Sanders doesn’t look like a top-tier QB, but holding an offense in the NFL to 13-points is a pretty good day. Prior to the Monday night game, only 8 teams scored 13 or less points. Two of which were playing each other in the dumbest game of “keep Rodgers