The 2018 NFL season is drawing to a close. Some teams have been eliminated from playoff contention, while others are fighting for a title. As the NFL plays its 16th week, The Ringer has all the action covered, so stay tuned for updates, analysis, and highlights from our staff.
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December 24, 2018
The Starting 11: Your Guide to All the NFL Playoff Scenarios Entering Week 17
While the NFC postseason picture looks mostly set, the AFC side of the bracket features a play-in game, an unsettled top four, and the possibility that the Patriots still get home-field advantage. Here’s everything you need to know before Sunday’s games.
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December 24, 2018
How the Baltimore Ravens Became the Biggest Wrench in the AFC Playoff Picture
Less than two months ago, Baltimore was a team without an identity. Now, with Lamar Jackson under center and a wonky offense built to support him, the Ravens have legitimate championship aspirations.
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December 24, 2018
It’s Nick Foles Season Again, and the Plays That Explain NFL Week 16
Plus: the Seahawks’ resurgence, Andrew Luck’s comeback, and the Patriots’ dominant ground game
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December 24, 2018
Thanos, Pirate Jordy Nelson, and the Truly Absurd ‘Monday Night Football’ Graphics
Which was the more inspired cut scene: Deshaun Watson riding a bull or Amari Cooper playing the piano?
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December 24, 2018
Playoff Implications With Danny Kelly
Kevin Clark is joined by Danny Kelly to forecast the playoff picture after an exciting Week 16, discuss home field advantage, and look back on the 2017 draft
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December 24, 2018
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 16
A punter made the tackle of the week and a receiver made the throw of the week, and that was only the beginning of Sunday’s notable action
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December 24, 2018
The Seahawks Are Back—or Maybe They Never Left
After an impressive win over Kansas City, Seattle’s path to a deep postseason run is clearer than ever
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December 23, 2018
Ol’ Saint Nick: Nick Foles Is Back (Again)
In a record-setting, season-saving comeback win against the Texans, the Eagles quarterback looked more than good, for goodness’ sake
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December 23, 2018
Baltimore Takes L.A. to (Old) School With a Throwback Win
A dominant defense and the best performance of Lamar Jackson’s career keeps Baltimore’s division title hopes alive
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December 21, 2018
How the 2018 Season Answered the NFL’s Great Running Back Value Debate
From James Conner in Pittsburgh to Phillip Lindsay in Denver, teams found rushing success from unheralded options this season — and that could have repercussions throughout the league
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December 21, 2018
Four Must-See Matchups in the NFL Week 16
The rise of the Saints defense is offsetting any concerns about the offense’s surprising struggles. We’re more worried about Jared Goff and the Rams. Thankfully, they’ve got the Cardinals next.
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December 20, 2018
How Mitchell Trubisky Explains the NFL in 2018
Chicago’s second-year QB is equal parts maddening and exciting. He’s also the key to a Bears strategy that exemplifies all we’ve learned about team-building this season.
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December 20, 2018
NFL MVP, Week 16 Matchups, and Celebrity Fans
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta handicap three big NFL games, guess some NFL special props, and dip into the mailbag
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December 20, 2018
The Case for Rethinking the NFL’s Playoff Format
One of the two best teams in the AFC will be put in the least advantageous playoff situation imaginable. That’s bad news for the Chiefs or the Chargers … but potentially great news for the Patriots dynasty.
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December 19, 2018
Trent Dilfer on Brady Panic, the Saints, and the Rams
Plus, QB tiers through the lens of pointless social media posts
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December 19, 2018
Baker Mayfield and Freddie Kitchens Have Revitalized the Browns Offense
After a slow start to his career, Cleveland’s rookie passer looks every bit like the player they hoped to get with the no. 1 pick. And the team may have already found the innovative offensive coordinator he needs to be paired with, too.
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December 18, 2018
Ten Takeaways From the NFL’s Pro Bowl Rosters
The league announced the teams Tuesday night. The Chargers snagged the most selections, some of the best offensive linemen were snubbed, and Aaron Rodgers somehow sneaked in.