On Sunday, the Chiefs snapped the Patriots’ 21-game winning streak at home with a 23-16 victory in Foxborough. The 49ers and the Saints clashed in an epic 94-point matchup that saw San Francisco come away with its 11th win of the season, while the Rams handed the Seahawks their worst loss of the year to keep L.A.’s playoff hopes alive. 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 9, 2019
The Starting 11: The Offseason Acquisitions That Are Shaping the NFL Playoff Race
The Chiefs, Saints, and Titans all made moves for unheralded players this spring, and now, those deals are paying off. Plus: Drew Lock is playing like Denver’s franchise QB, and Sean McVay may be back.
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December 9, 2019
Saints-49ers Was the Game of the Season—and Maybe an NFC Championship Preview
In Sunday’s electric matchup, San Francisco and New Orleans showed the extra gears that other teams in the NFC haven’t been able to match. Those largely come from the guys calling the plays—and the ones under center.
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December 9, 2019
How to Navigate the Injuries Upending the Fantasy Football Playoffs
Week 14 saw a number of high-profile offensive playmakers—including Mike Evans, DeVante Parker, and Mark Andrews—head to the sideline. With championships on the line, here’s how to make the most of the injury crisis.
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December 9, 2019
San Francisco’s Treat, Eli’s .500 Bowl, and KC’s Revenge
Plus: NFL Refs Stink Vol. 252 with Cousin Sal
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December 9, 2019
The Chargers Turn to the Offseason—and Maybe a Post–Philip Rivers World
Plus, Los Angeles has a big running-back decision to make
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December 9, 2019
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 14
The Saints and 49ers may have just played the game of the year, which definitely featured the play of the year. Plus, Ryan Tannehill is warping our reality and the Pats let the refs decide a game.
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December 9, 2019
The Rams Offense Looks Alive. So Do Their Playoff Hopes.
Los Angeles handed Seattle the worst loss of its season on Sunday and is on a tear after getting blown out by the Ravens two weeks ago
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December 8, 2019
Don’t Blame the Refs for the Patriots’ Loss to the Chiefs
Bad calls killed the Pats’ chances at a comeback, but if any team understands that you can’t leave a game to the officials, it’s Bill Belichick’s
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December 8, 2019
What Will the Bucs Do With Jameis Winston This Offseason?
Tampa Bay’s playoff drought will stretch into a 12th year after they were bounced from playoff contention on Sunday. Now, the team faces a decision about the future of its former no. 1 pick.
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December 8, 2019
Jimmy Garoppolo Finally Lived Up to His Promise—and Saints-49ers Lived Up to the Hype
With a masterful game plan from head coach Kyle Shanahan, the San Francisco QB showed he can deliver even when his conference-best defense can’t
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December 8, 2019
Drew Lock Might Be the NFL’s Best Rookie Quarterback
The Broncos signal-caller and 2019 second-round pick is just two starts into his career, but it looks like he could be Denver’s long-term solution at quarterback
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December 6, 2019
Week 14 NFL Preview: Could Patrick Mahomes Expose the Patriots Defense?
All season, fans have said New England beat up on bad teams and shrank against quality competition. We’ll know more after the Pats play the Chiefs. Plus, the injuries, point spreads, and story lines you need to know for every game.
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December 6, 2019
Brady’s Pats Future, Trae vs. Luka, NBA Trade Tweaks, and NFL Picks With Kevin O’Connor, Kevin Clark, and Mallory Rubin
Discussing the end of the Tom Brady era, Million Dollar Picks, Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Anthony Joshua, Mallory’s Most Intriguing, and much more
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December 5, 2019
Ron Rivera Fired, Who’s Next? Plus, Brady vs. Mahomes, and a Stacked Week 14.
And our quick pick for ‘Thursday Night Football’