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Our guide to every Week 16 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets

Here's everything you need to know for Week 16 NFL games. Which teams will win, who are the X factors and which storylines matter most?

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Playoff picture projections: Updated chances for all 32 teams

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Week 16 inactives: Who's in and who's out?

AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.

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Cheat Sheet: Our best advice

We've curated a week's worth of our best fantasy football advice in a single game-by-game cheat sheet.

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LOOKING BACK AT THE ACTION

Questions from every NFL Week 16 game: Are the Ravens now the favorites to win the AFC North?

NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game. Here's what we learned from Week 16.

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Duo of Davante Adams, Garrett Wilson taking off for Jets, but will they be back in 2025?

Since the Jets traded for Adams in Week 7, the duo has combined for 92 receptions, 1,185 yards and 8 touchdowns.

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What happened to the Patriots' defense this season?

Examining the struggles on D, plus more on Jerod Mayo, Alex Van Pelt and Drake Maye.

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Why Jayden Daniels has the wherewithal to lift ailing Commanders into the postseason

Fully recovered from his rib injury, the rookie QB is back to looking ready to carry the Commanders.

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Marlon Humphrey snags pick-six to seal win as Ravens clinch a playoff berth

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Ravens roll into playoffs with win over Steelers

The Baltimore Ravens are now tied atop the AFC North with their division rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Calvin Austin twists and turns to make unreal catch for Steelers

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Cordarrelle Patterson makes outrageous helmet catch for Steelers TD

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MyCole Pruitt makes the snag for Steelers TD

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Lamar Jackson finds Isaiah Likely for Ravens TD

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    Patrick Mahomes connects with Xavier Worthy for TD as Chiefs hold off Texans

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    Chiefs get even closer to No. 1 AFC seed in win over Texans

    C.J. Stroud and the Texans couldn't overcome a brutal injury to receiver Tank Dell in the second half.

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    Tank Dell carted off the field after scoring TD

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    Kareem Hunt barrels into the end zone for a Chiefs TD

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    C.J. Stroud makes an incredible play for a Texans TD

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    Patrick Mahomes keeps it for a 15-yard rushing TD

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