Aaron Rodgers returned in Week 15, but this late-season comeback won’t have the same ending as his 2013 campaign did. The all-world signal-caller looked rusty on Sunday as Green Bay fell to Carolina, essentially guaranteeing we won’t be seeing Rodgers in the playoffs. But while the postseason says goodbye to an old friend, it looks to be getting a few new faces: Jacksonville blew out Houston to clinch the AFC South and its first playoff berth in a decade, while the upstart Rams dominated the Seahawks, likely finishing off the NFC West race in the process. But the biggest storylines of Week 15 came out of the heavyweight matchup in Pittsburgh: The Steelers lost the league’s best receiver, Antonio Brown, to a calf injury in the first half and later lost the game—and potentially home-field advantage—to the Patriots on a controversial call that further exposed one of the NFL’s great truths: No one knows what a catch is.
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Everything You Need to Know About NFL Week 15
Aaron Rodgers returns, the Rams blow out the Seahawks, and the NFL still doesn’t know what a catch is
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December 18, 2017
NFL Week 15 Recap: Lessons From the Best Game of the Season
The Patriots edged the Steelers in an AFC showdown that told us a lot about both teams—and the state of the catch rule
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December 18, 2017
The Winners and Losers From NFL Week 15
The league’s ridiculous rule book was on full display Sunday
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December 18, 2017
Week 15 Rapid Reactions: Does Anyone Know What a Catch Is?
The Patriots beat the Steelers in a controversial finish, plus Todd Gurley makes his MVP case
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December 18, 2017
The NFL Rule Book Got Weird in Cowboys-Raiders
A folded piece of paper somehow kept Dallas’s playoff hopes alive
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December 18, 2017
Aaron Donald Destroyed the Seahawks, and He’s Coming for Your Quarterback in January
The Rams interior lineman was the defensive linchpin in L.A.’s 42-7 win
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December 17, 2017
The Steelers Handed the Game of the Year to the Patriots
Ben Roethlisberger’s game-sealing interception and the Pittsburgh defense’s inability to cover Gronk late gave New England a clear path to home-field advantage in the playoffs
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December 17, 2017
Todd Gurley Had a Fantasy Performance for the Ages
180 yards and four touchdowns against the Seahawks went a long way to helping fantasy playoff teams this week
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December 17, 2017
The Eagles Showed They Can Win With Nick Foles—at Least Against the Giants
The backup quarterback was solid on Sunday, but without Carson Wentz, Philly’s margin for error is slim
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December 17, 2017
The Steelers’ Playoff Fate Could Hinge on the Severity of Antonio Brown’s Injury
The Pittsburgh receiver is the latest NFL superstar to sustain an injury
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December 17, 2017
Aaron Rodgers Said He Wouldn’t Save the Packers’ Season, and He Was Right
A loss to the Panthers all but dooms Green Bay’s postseason push
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December 16, 2017
‘GM Street’ — Saturday Sit-down Week 15
Michael Lombardi, Tate Frazier, and Joel Solomon give their picks for the weekend’s matchups
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December 15, 2017
‘No Bull’ With Michael Lombardi, Week 15
Steelers vs. Pats, an old Dan Marino commercial, and ranking favorite actors on a depth chart
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December 15, 2017
He’s Baaaack: We’re Excited for Aaron Rodgers’s Return
Robert Mays and Kevin Clark welcome back the Packers QB
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December 15, 2017
Aaron Rodgers in the Super Bowl? Jay Cutler in the Playoffs? Our Five Ideal Playoff Scenarios.
Meet the Matisse of the playoff machine
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December 15, 2017
The AFC’s Matchup of the Year Looks Like a Shootout
The Patriots and Steelers have been on a collision course for weeks. Who wins the game that could set home-field advantage?
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December 14, 2017
Colts Tight End Brandon Williams Stretchered Off Field With Head Injury
The scary moment on ‘Thursday Night Football’ is another in a long line of terrifying prime-time injuries this season
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December 14, 2017
Saying Farewell to the NFL’s Worst Teams of 2017
Which of the league’s bottom-feeders is best positioned for life beyond this season? Here’s a breakdown of each team’s outlook—and parting words to savor in the months to come.
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December 14, 2017
Don’t Cry Over Carson Wentz, Eagles Fans—You Still Have Wawa
The beloved convenience-store chain extends its reach into the nation’s capital on Thursday. A congressman and Ringer staffers share with us their delight.
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December 13, 2017
Alex Collins Has Given the Ravens’ Offense New Life
And with a dominant defense, this team might just scare some squads come January
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December 12, 2017
Aaron Rodgers Has Been Medically Cleared to Return to Football
Watch out, NFC—the Packers aren’t out of this playoff hunt just yet
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December 12, 2017
The NFL Gods Taketh, and Taketh, and Taketh Away This Year
Plus: Why the Eagles’ Super Bowl hopes are dead without Carson Wentz
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December 12, 2017
Nick Foles Is No Carson Wentz, but He Gives the Eagles a Shot
How much magic is left in the tank for Foles? That may depend on how Doug Pederson uses him.
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December 11, 2017
Guess the Lines Week 15 With Cousin Sal
Bill and Sal talk about their fantasy football rivalry, Derek Carr’s late-season struggles, and Keenan Allen’s resurgence