As we near the end of the season, some teams look to the playoffs, while others find themselves eliminated from contention. Can the Broncos earn a postseason spot? Can Aaron Donald make NFL sack history? The Ringer has all the action covered, so stay tuned for updates, analysis, and highlights from our staff.
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December 10, 2018
The Starting 11: The Bears and Ravens Proved That Defense Isn’t Dead Yet
While 2018 has been characterized by offensive explosions around the league, Chicago’s and Baltimore’s defenses showed on Sunday that even the league’s best offenses can be slowed.
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December 10, 2018
What Are the 2018 Pittsburgh Steelers, and Where Do They Go From Here?
Mike Tomlin’s team dropped its third straight game on Sunday, losing to the lowly Oakland Raiders, and is now on the verge of being knocked out of the AFC playoff race. With a roster constructed to win now and a window closing fast, how will this Pittsburgh era be remembered?
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December 10, 2018
Amari Cooper’s NFC East–Altering Impact and the Plays That Explain NFL Week 14
Dallas’s star wide receiver broke open the game against the Eagles more than once. Plus: Patrick Mahomes II made his MVP case, Taysom Hill is the Saints’ Swiss army knife, and Baker Mayfield appears to be finding his groove.
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December 10, 2018
Time to Panic in Pittsburgh?
The Steelers are in a tailspin, the Bears overpower the Rams, and the Cowboys are officially good again
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December 10, 2018
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 14
Miami’s hook-and-ladder was the big winner of Sunday’s slate. Rob Gronkowski’s play at safety? Not so much.
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December 9, 2018
Does Any NFL Team Want the No. 1 Overall Pick?
Four woeful teams missed an opportunity to boost their draft odds on Sunday, proving that tanking is an art that hasn’t been mastered in football yet
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December 9, 2018
Patrick Mahomes II Just No-Look Passed His Way Back to MVP Front-runner
The Chiefs second-year superstar led a late comeback against the Ravens on Sunday as he posted one of his best games and put Kansas City firmly in control of the 1-seed
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December 9, 2018
Miami’s Miracle Derailed New England’s Chase for Home-Field Advantage
A 69-yard, multilateral touchdown on the last play of the game gave the Dolphins a bizarre and thrilling win against their division rivals
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December 7, 2018
Four Must-See Matchups in NFL Week 14
The Saints, Chiefs, and Rams suddenly looked vulnerable last week. Is it a blip on the radar, or will the early playoff rounds be more interesting than we previously thought? This week’s action offers some clues as to what that answer might be.
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December 7, 2018
The Broncos’ Playoff Surge Is Real
Denver may be 6-6, but the Broncos have been better than their record indicates and have a clear path to postseason contention. They may not be built in the mold of the league’s high-flying offenses, but don’t sleep on this smashmouth squad’s chances.
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December 7, 2018
Aaron Donald Won’t Win MVP — but He Could Rewrite the NFL Sack Record
The Rams defensive tackle has spent 2018 terrorizing opposing quarterbacks in every way possible. And with four games left in the season, he has a chance to bring some legitimacy to one of the more bizarre records in sports.
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December 6, 2018
Reassessing the Super Bowl Race
The Cowboys, Eagles, and Texans are each making a late-season push, but can they actually contend for a Super Bowl?