After a slate of Thanksgiving games put some coaches on the hot seat and marked a surprising uptick in onside kick recoveries, Sunday brought even more action as the playoff picture comes into focus. The Ravens edged out the 49ers, 20-17, to win their eighth game in a row, and Deshaun Watson led the Texans with four touchdowns in a win over the Patriots. Meanwhile, the Falcons, Giants, and Lions were all officially eliminated from the playoffs. The Ringer has all that covered and more. Stay tuned right here for updates, analysis, and highlights from our staff.
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Everything You Need to Know About Week 13 of the 2019 NFL Season
A slate of Thanksgiving games put some coaches on the hot seat and marked a surprising uptick in onside kick recoveries
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December 3, 2019
The Seahawks’ Win Over the Vikings Sets Up an All-Time Playoff Race
With both Seattle and San Francisco tied at 10-2, the race for a first-round bye between these rivals is on. The winner will have a massive leg up in the quest for the Lombardi Trophy.
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December 2, 2019
The Starting 11: The Ravens Can’t Lose, and the Texans Are Hitting Their Stride
Baltimore and Houston scored huge wins this weekend and showed off how dangerous they could be in playoffs. Plus: What comes next for the Eagles, Browns, Chargers, Jaguars, and Panthers?
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December 2, 2019
Week 13 Recap With Chris Long
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to talk Ravens-49ers, Patriots-Texans, Tom Brady stories, and more
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December 2, 2019
The Patriots Just Laid Their December Egg. What Does That Teach Us?
New England is still a force to be reckoned with in the AFC race, but Sunday’s loss to the Texans showed that the team faces some issues that it hasn’t in recent years
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December 2, 2019
How the NFL’s QB Shakeup Affects the Fantasy Postseason
In Week 13, Drew Lock made his pro debut, Devlin Hodges remained the Steelers’ starter, and Andy Dalton and Gardner Minshew II returned to action. How will these relatively new faces change the fantasy playoffs?
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December 2, 2019
Patriots Panic Time, Baltimore’s Moment, and the NFC Least With Cousin Sal
Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Patriots’ loss to the Texans and more
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December 2, 2019
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 13
Everyone’s a winner when they play the Jets—even the biggest losers. Plus: Get ready for another round of "Tom Brady is washed" dialogue.
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December 2, 2019
The Patriots’ Very Real Offensive Problems Could Doom Them
Or they could be just fine. But what we saw against the Houston Texans on Sunday night—and for most of this season—is cause for concern.
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December 2, 2019
Exit Interview: Detroit Lions
Matthew Stafford looked as good as ever this year, but that doesn’t matter much when playing with a defense like this
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December 1, 2019
Exit Interview: Atlanta Falcons
Heading into the season, the Falcons thought they were contenders. Now they’re headed for a top-five pick and salary cap hell.
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December 1, 2019
The Ravens’ Win Over the 49ers Is the Stuff Championships Are Made Of
The potential Super Bowl LIV preview lived up to the billing, with Baltimore showing it can win even when things aren’t going the team’s way
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December 1, 2019
Exit Interview: New York Giants
After eight consecutive losses, the Giants’ postseason hopes are no more. Where do Daniel Jones and the G-Men go from here?
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November 29, 2019
The Winners and Losers From Thanksgiving Day Football
Jason Garrett’s job security went from bad to worse. Younghoe Koo established himself as an onside-kick genius. And Ole Miss (literally!) pissed away the Egg Bowl.
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November 29, 2019
Week 13’s Daily Fantasy Lineup and Giving Thanks for Andy Dalton
Plus, whether or not to use any Rams players against the Cardinals
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November 27, 2019
Week 13 NFL Preview: Is Ravens-49ers Our Super Bowl Preview?
The best team in the NFC meets the hottest team in the league a week after both crushed in prime time. Plus, all the story lines, injuries, and info you need to know about every game.
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November 26, 2019
Thanksgiving, NFL Week 13, and Best Bets
Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta talk turkey day best bets