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The most coveted NFL head coaching jobs that might come open this offseason: Our 1-8 ranking
Which potential head coach opening would be most attractive to candidates? Let's sort eight possible openings, starting with Cincinnati.
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TOP HEADLINES
'M.O.B. Ties': How Mike Macdonald rebuilt the Seahawks' winning culture
The Seahawks face the Rams Thursday in a battle for first place in the NFC West. Macdonald has his team ready to compete.
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How Rams linebackers Jared Verse, Byron Young are driving the defense
The connection between Verse and Young has helped form the identity of the Rams' defense.
LOOKING AHEAD
Who will squeeze into the NFL playoffs? Let's simulate the rest of the 2025 season to find out
We used the ESPN Football Power Index's most likely simulation to project Weeks 16, 17 and 18 -- and how the playoff field could stack up.
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Playoff-clinching scenarios: Which teams can secure a berth in Week 16?
Nine teams have the chance to clinch a playoff berth this week. Denver can also lock up the AFC's No. 1 seed.
HOT TOPICS
Do Packers have an excuse if they fail to reach SB? Stephen A. weighs in
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Orlovsky: Seahawks can't make Super Bowl with how Sam Darnold is playing
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NFL NATION
Can Abdul Carter follow up his 'statement' game?
This is what the Giants and Abdul Carter's teammates expected when he was selected with the third overall pick out of Penn State earlier this year.
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WILL BURROW STAY WITH BENGALS?
Joe Burrow gives cryptic answer about long-term future in Cincinnati
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Why Dan Orlovsky and Will Compton believe Burrow wants to get out of Cincinnati
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MIAMI TURNS TO ROOKIE QB
How Tua Tagovailoa's benching impacts Dolphins' future
Will Dolphins part ways with Tagovailoa or his contract prohibitive? Did Mike McDaniel fail with Tagovailoa?
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Schefter: Tua benching the first step in Miami moving on
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TRENDING IN THE NFL
Seahawks' 'Rivalries' threads lead NFL Week 16 uniforms
The Seattle Seahawks are the latest team to debut their NFL "Rivalries" uniforms in the 2025 NFL season.
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FANTASY FOOTBALL
The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks for Week 16
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.
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Eight players to watch in dynasty: Will Tyler Shough be a fringe QB1 in 2026?
Is the Saints rookie QB flying under the radar? He's among eight players to keep on your dynasty radar.
Top Headlines
- Nacua apologizes, 'had no idea' gesture offensive
- Colts' Richardson cleared to practice, out for MNF
- Ex-Jaguars, Steelers LB Jack facing gun charges
- Bears expand stadium search to include Indiana
- Dolphins bench Tua, will start Ewers vs. Bengals
- Ward wants Titans to involve him in HC search
- Burrow on Bengals future: 'Crazy things happen'
- Jets' Cook stays QB1 even with vets on way back
- 🐝 Week 16 buzz: Latest on what we're hearing
NFL Playoff Machine
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Simulate playoff matchups
Predict playoff pairings by selecting the winners of the remaining regular-season games to generate potential scenarios.
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NFL Week 16 playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings
In Week 16, nine NFL teams have the chance to clinch a playoff berth. The Broncos can also lock up the AFC's No. 1 seed.
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NFL Week 15 injury fallout: Micah Parsons, Patrick Mahomes
Micah Parsons and Patrick Mahomes both suffered significant knee injuries Sunday. What do they mean for the Packers' playoff push and the Chiefs' offseason plans?
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2026 NFL mock draft: Yates' first-round pick predictions
Which teams need a quarterback? Could Ohio State dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the opening 32 picks of next year's draft.
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Tracking sack record pace for Myles Garrett, Broncos' defense
The Browns' vet edge rusher and Denver's defense are in contention to rewrite the single-season sacks record book.
Looking forward
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NFL playoff picture: Updated projections, chances to make the postseason
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up -- and who will win divisions -- en route to Super Bowl LX.
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Projecting the 2026 NFL draft order: Which teams have clinched top-10 slots with three weeks left?
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2026 NFL draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?
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