With only two weeks remaining in the 2019 NFL season, teams are solidifying their spots in the playoffs or next year’s draft order. On Saturday, Jameis Winston threw four picks in a narrow loss to the Texans, and the Rams were officially eliminated from the playoffs after a loss to the 49ers. On Sunday, the Patriots claimed the AFC East title again with a victory against the Bills in Foxborough. The Ringer has all that covered and more. Stay tuned right here for updates, analysis, and highlights from our staff.
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December 23, 2019
Week 16 Recap With Chris Long
Russillo and Chris Long discuss the Eagles’ win over the Cowboys, Rams-49ers, Bills-Patriots, and more
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December 23, 2019
The Starting 11: Everything You Need to Know About the NFL Playoff Race Before Week 17
Which teams will earn first-round byes in the NFC? How far could the Niners conceivably fall? And could the Raiders—that’s right, the Raiders!—still make the postseason? Here are the answers to all that and more.
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December 23, 2019
The NFC East Race May Have Just Been Decided by Coaching—or a Lack Thereof
As Doug Pederson made adjustment after adjustment and worked to give the injured Eagles a fighting chance on Sunday, Jason Garrett sat back and watched the Cowboys’ season essentially slip away
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December 23, 2019
The End of the Jason Garrett Era and the Playoffs Round Into Form
After a demoralizing Cowboys loss to the Eagles, it looks like we are finally witnessing the end of the Jason Garrett era
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December 23, 2019
Week 17 Goofy Gambling, the Jameissaince, and Eddie Murphy’s ‘SNL’ Return, With Cousin Sal and J.A. Adande
Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss another action-packed Jameis Winston performance
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December 23, 2019
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 16
Tank Bowls with some of the league’s worst teams produced thrilling spectacles. Plus: Jason Garrett and the Cowboys really scored nine points in their biggest game of the year.
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December 22, 2019
What the Dolphins Teach Us About Being Bad in 2019
Week 16’s Bengals-Dolphins showdown was supposed to be the perfect Tank Bowl. In a way, it was—but it also left Miami without the coveted no. 1 overall pick. The Fins may not be at the top of April’s draft, but their rebuild is far from off track.
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December 22, 2019
Jason Garrett Fell Flat on His Face for Possibly the Last Time
The Cowboys coach was embarrassed in Sunday’s loss to the Eagles, and it’s unlikely Jerry Jones has much patience left
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December 21, 2019
The Pats Won the AFC East Again. But the Division Is Closer Than Ever.
The Bills had a chance late in Saturday’s game—and late in the divisional race—for the first time in decades
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December 21, 2019
Jameis Winston Just Had the Most Jameis Winston Game Imaginable
The Buccaneers quarterback threw four interceptions (and one pick-six) but still nearly won on Saturday against the Texans
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December 20, 2019
Saquon vs. McCaffrey, Lamar vs. Everyone, and More Week 16 Daily Decisions
We highlight the high-priced players to bet big on and tell you why Lamar Jackson is worth it this week (and every week)
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December 20, 2019
NFL Week 16 Preview: We May Finally Sort out This NFC East Mess
The Cowboys could settle the divisional race that nobody seems to want to win. Plus, there’s some great football on Saturday for once.
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December 20, 2019
Star Wars, NFL “Loser Leaves Town” Games, and the Holiday Return of Drunk House With Mallory Rubin and Joe House
Discussing Saturday’s impressive NFL slate, teams facing playoff elimination, the Presidents Cup, and more
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December 19, 2019
Rivalry Week With Playoff Implications
To lead off the show, we talk about Tom Coughlin’s recent firing from the Jaguars front office and the pointlessness of Pro Bowl selections
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December 18, 2019
NFL Week 16 Preview, Bad Beats, Best Bets, and Best Trophy
Cousin Sal awards the best trophy in all of sports and discusses the best upcoming NFL matchups in Week 16