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Our guide to every Week 16 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake

Must-win game for Lions? Can Dallas still make the postseason? Picks, predictions and stats for every Week 16 game.

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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.

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RANKING POTENTIAL HEAD COACH OPENINGS

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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FANTASY FOOTBALL

Don't be surprised if ... two Lions WRs finish in top 10, Dak is top-two QB scorer

Amon-Ra St. Brown is already there, and a suddenly hot Jameson Williams could join him as a top-10 WR.

1dEric Karabell
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Buzz: Stafford puts up 30 fantasy points in loss to Seattle

It was a loss for the Rams but a win for Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua's fantasy managers on Thursday night

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NFL NATION

Colts' Philip Rivers getting second start, and his teammates have his back

Rivers' fight and passion win over teammates who are eager to see what he can do against the Niners on MNF.

1dStephen Holder
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Buffalo Bills' special teams playing key role in pursuit for playoffs

1dAlaina Getzenberg

History suggests Cowboys DC Matt Eberflus' job could be on the line

1dTodd Archer

Ravens want to avoid setting worst home record in team history

1dJamison Hensley

Steel City shove: How Pittsburgh is uniquely using the tush push

1dBrooke Pryor

Falcons' Kirk Cousins is likely auditioning to start elsewhere

1dMarc Raimondi

Is Vikings WR Jalen Nailor playing his way out of Minnesota?

1dKevin Seifert

Texans' offense rolling 'at the right time' amid a six-game win streak

1dDJ Bien-Aime

SEAHAWKS WIN THRILLER

Seahawks outlast Rams in thriller with gutsy OT gamble

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Seahawks mount 16-point comeback, defeat Rams in OT to take over NFC West

The battle of the NFC West came down to overtime. Here's everything you need to know.

1dSarah Barshop and Brady Henderson

ANDSCAPE

Andscape

Beyond the hair: Kelvin Sheppard gets to be himself. Detroit Lions are better for it.

Young, rising defensive coordinator - and his dreadlocks - are proof of authenticity being encouraged by Dan Campbell and Co.

15hJason Reid
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SPORTS BETTING

Week 16 betting guide: Backing Maye to throw Patriots to a W, Achane to run wild

Our experts dive into the lines and player props that offer value for Week 16 and share their tips and bets.

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SVP reveals his NFL winners

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NFL DRAFT

The race for No. 1 draft pick: Five teams still in the mix, plus prospects they might consider

The Raiders, Browns, Titans, Giants and Jets are front-runners for the No. 1 pick. What would they do with the top selection?

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150 prospects, 12 schools, 7 rounds: We stacked players in the CFP by NFL draft stock

We picked out every CFP player who could factor into the 2026 NFL draft and slotted them by stock.

3dMatt Miller

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    Predict playoff pairings by selecting the winners of the remaining regular-season games to generate potential scenarios.

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