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NFL Week 17 buzz: What we're hearing on Joe Burrow, the red-hot Jaguars and Pro Bowl rosters

Here's the latest heading into NFL Week 17, including intel on Joe Burrow's future, opening QB1 spots, the Jaguars' legitimacy and Pro Bowl roster fallout.

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NFL execs on how Tua Tagovailoa lost his edge and Mike McDaniel's support

What has gone wrong for Tagovailoa, what's the Dolphins' path forward and is there any interest in him?

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'IT REALLY JUST OPENS YOUR EYES'

How a random NFL drug test helped discover cancer, potentially save Alex Singleton's life

The Broncos linebacker discovered he had testicular cancer from a league drug test. And now he plays the game with a fresh perspective.

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'TIS THE SEASON

One loaded Christmas Day slate: Everything you need to know

Christmas Day includes three NFL matchups and five NBA games. We're previewing them all with picks, predictions, storylines and more.

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NFL NATION

Are the Jaguars a real threat in the AFC amid six-game win streak?

After a convincing win against the Broncos on Sunday, the Jaguars might be the hottest team in the NFL.

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NFL execs, coaches: What is the state of the Giants' roster?

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How frustrating issues repeatedly derail the Ravens

3hJamison Hensley

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts hitting stride as free agency looms

3hMarc Raimondi

Cardinals' injuries have reached epic proportions

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2026 NFL Pro Bowl AFC, NFC rosters: The league's top players

The Ravens, Broncos, 49ers and Seahawks each had six players chosen to lead the way.

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Wait, no Jordan Love? The biggest Pro Bowl snubs for the AFC and NFC rosters

Love and Chris Olave didn't make the NFC roster? Should Josh Hines-Allen be in the AFC lineup?

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THE BEST AND WORST TEAMS

Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus each team's rookie of the year

Let's update our rankings ahead of Week 17. We also looked at the best rookies from all 32 teams.

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Playoff-clinching scenarios: What's at stake for nine teams in Week 17?

Nine teams have the chance to clinch a No. 1 seed, division title or playoff berth in Week 17.

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FOUR DISAPPOINTING BUBBLE TEAMS

What has gone wrong for four teams trying to make the playoffs? Solak on the Lions, Bucs, Ravens, Colts

How did the Lions, Bucs, Ravens and Colts end up outside the playoff field heading into Week 17? Plus, do the Bears have the Coach of the Year?

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THOUGHTS ON LAMAR'S SEASON

Could the Ravens trade Lamar Jackson?

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Why Mad Dog is giving Lamar a pass this season

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PLAYOFF PUSH

Playoff picture projections: Updated odds for every team trying to reach the postseason

Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

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How Week 16 reset the race for the AFC and NFC 1-seeds: Barnwell on NFL's best teams

Will the Broncos hold off the Patriots in the AFC? Can the Seahawks stay ahead of the Rams in the NFC?

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