This Sunday, a Packers-49ers matchup came right on the heels of a Cowboys-Patriots game to wrap up a day of nonstop high-stakes football. Jimmy G and the Niners dominated the Packers, 37-8, to pick up their 10th win of the season; the Patriots squeaked by the Cowboys, 13-9, on a rainy day in Foxborough. Meanwhile, the tanking Dolphins were officially eliminated from the playoffs after a loss to the Browns. The Ringer has all that covered and more. Stay tuned right here for updates, analysis, and highlights from our staff.
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November 25, 2019
The Starting 11: The Patriots and 49ers Just Put on the Ultimate Defensive Showcases
In statement wins on Sunday, New England and San Francisco showed why they’re leading their respective conferences—and launched two Defensive Player of the Year candidacies in the process. Plus: Ryan Tannehill has found his footing in Tennessee, and Vita Vea is a force we can all appreciate.
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November 25, 2019
Jason Garrett Is the Cowboys’ Kryptonite, and America’s Team Is at a Crossroads
Dallas has one of the best rosters in the NFL, and yet after a loss to the Patriots, the team is sitting at 6-5. Sunday’s performance reinforced everything that’s wrong with this group—and posed plenty of questions about the future.
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November 25, 2019
The Cowboys Can’t Close, the 49ers Can’t Be Stopped, and More Week 12 Reactions
The Cowboys continue to underperform despite having one of the best rosters in the league, and it’s time for a coaching change
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November 25, 2019
Cowboys Tripped, Jameis as Favre 2.0, and Sweater Parlays With Cousin Sal
Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss Patriots-Cowboys, 49ers-Packers, Eagles-Seahawks, and more
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November 25, 2019
How to Get a Head Start on Your Fantasy Football Playoffs
Though most leagues won’t start the postseason until Week 14, the time to start plotting a course for a championship run is now. For those fantasy players who already have a playoff spot wrapped up, here’s how to maximize your title chances.
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November 25, 2019
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 12
The 49ers defense made Aaron Rodgers look helpless. Plus, Vita Vea’s magnificent touchdown reception and Dwayne Haskins’s selfie skills.
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November 25, 2019
The Packers Look Like a Team Exposed
Green Bay had the appearance of a Super Bowl contender in the first half of the season, but an ugly loss to the 49ers—and another to the Chargers a few weeks back—has put their résumé in question. Can this team get out of its funk?
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November 24, 2019
The Cowboys Got Tripped Up by Bad Calls—but Have Only Themselves to Blame for Losing to the Patriots
A dubious tripping penalty derailed a late drive, but Dallas was ultimately done in by uninspired play-calling and a dominant New England defense in a 13-9 loss
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November 24, 2019
Exit Interview: Miami Dolphins
After a loss to the Browns on Sunday, the Dolphins were eliminated from the postseason. Now, they’ll head into a critical offseason with a lot of room to maneuver.
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November 22, 2019
Galaxy Browns
Plus: We break down the fantasy implications from the highly anticipated Cowboys-Patriots game
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November 22, 2019
NFL Week 12 Preview: Can Dak Prescott Take on the Pats Defense?
The Cowboys-Patriots matchup headlines an exciting Sunday. Plus, all the story lines, odds, and injuries you need to know ahead of every game.
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November 22, 2019
The Colts’ Late-Game Management Against the Texans May Cost the Team a Playoff Spot
With a chance for a game-winning drive, Frank Reich wasted crucial time with ill-fated run plays and confusing timeout decisions. Now Indianapolis has lost control of the division—and its own postseason fate.
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November 20, 2019
NFL Week 12, AFC Title Race, and Deontay Wilder
The Degenerate Trifecta joins in to discuss the weekend’s top three NFL games and who the best value to win the AFC title is