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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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We used the ESPN Football Power Index's most likely simulation to project Weeks 16, 17 and 18.

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ADDRESSING THE MEDIA

Puka Nacua says he’ll learn from actions

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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.

1dBill Barnwell
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CHANGING THE NARRATIVE

Ryan Clark: Sam Darnold has an opportunity to reshape his entire perception

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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.

13hSarah Barshop and Brady Henderson

Sam Darnold not satisfied with Seahawks' 5-game winning streak

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Seahawks walk it off in OT on clutch TD and 2-pt conversion

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Rams strike first in OT on a Puka Nacua TD

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Seahawks tie it up after Barner TD and bizarre 2-pt conversion

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Rashid Shaheed takes the punt return 58 yards to the house

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Darnold's INT leads to a Corum TD for the Rams

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Puka Nacua hauls it in for a Rams TD

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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.

    7hEric 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.

    7hStephen Holder
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    Buffalo Bills' special teams playing key role in pursuit for playoffs

    Led by RB Ray Davis, who sits atop the league in average kickoff return, the unit has found its rhythm.

    7hAlaina Getzenberg

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

    7hTodd Archer

    Ravens want to avoid setting worst home record in team history

    7hJamison Hensley

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

    7hBrooke Pryor

    Falcons' Kirk Cousins is likely auditioning to start elsewhere

    7hMarc Raimondi

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

    7hKevin Seifert

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

    7hDJ Bien-Aime

    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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    Derrick Henry among Week 16's top 30 predicted anytime touchdown scorers

    Taylor, Henry and Robinson are among top predictions for anytime touchdown props in Week 16.

    21hMike Clay

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