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Despite playing with a high ankle sprain, Mahomes passed for 260 yards and a touchdown and ran for another 33 yards and a score in the Chiefs' win over the Texans on Saturday.

NFL Week 16 Recap: Who’s Up, Who’s Down, What’s Next for Every Team

Kansas City extended its winning streak in one-score games to 16 with a win over Houston.

Despite playing with a high ankle sprain, Mahomes passed for 260 yards and a touchdown and ran for another 33 yards and a score in the Chiefs' win over the Texans on Saturday.

NFL Week 16 Recap: Who’s Up, Who’s Down, What’s Next for Every Team

Kansas City extended its winning streak in one-score games to 16 with a win over Houston.

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and coach Mike McCarthy

Mike McCarthy Maintains Aaron Rodgers's Off-Field Interests Never Distracted Packers

Now Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy maintains that Aaron Rodgers's interests off the field did not get in the way of leadership, Green Bay Packers.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson 'Got Monkey Off His Back' in Ravens' Crucial Win Over Steelers

Baltimore's star quarterback earned his first win over the Steelers since the 2019 season.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes played through pain on Saturday in the win over the Texans.

Patrick Mahomes Gives Honest Assessment of Injured Ankle After Win vs. Texans

The Chiefs quarterback played through pain on Saturday as Kansas City picked up another key win.

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Baltimore Ravens' Marlon Humphrey runs in a pick-6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 21, 2024.

Ravens' Marlon Humphrey Taunts Steelers' Calvin Austin While Running in Pick-Six

Lamar Jackson threw for 207 yards, three touchdowns and one interception on 15-of-23 passing against Pittsburgh on Saturday.

How Ravens' Win Over Steelers in Week 16 Impacts NFL Playoff Picture

Cordarrelle Patterson on Dec. 21, 2024/

Cordarrelle Patterson Headbutt Fox Camera After TD, and Tom Brady Absolutely Loved It

Fox color commentator Tom Brady gestures before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals.

Tom Brady Took Not-So-Subtle Jab at 49ers' De'Vondre Campbell During Ravens-Steelers

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Had Classy Message For C.J. Stroud, Tank Dell After Chiefs Win

Ar'Darius Washington forces a fumble against Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh Steelers-Baltimore Ravens.

NFL Fans Urged Russell Wilson to Slide After Steelers QB Took Massive Hit vs. Ravens

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and wide receiver Tank Dell

CJ Stroud, Texans Teammates Emotionally React to Tank Dell Injury After Loss to Chiefs

DeMeco Ryans speaks to the media on Dec. 21, 2024.

Texans Coach DeMeco Ryans Updates Tank Dell's Status After Scary Injury

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce caught five passes for 30 yards in their 27–19 win over Houston.

How Chiefs Can Clinch AFC's No. 1 Playoff Seed After Win vs. Texans

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley

Every NFL Running Back to Rush for Over 2,000 Yards as Saquon Barkley Nears Mark

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter poses for a photo after winning the Heisman Trophy

Travis Hunter Suggested His Own Madden Rating, and It Was Surprisingly Reasonable

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud upset following WR Tank Dell's injury on Dec. 21, 2024.

C.J. Stroud's Emotional Reaction to Tank Dell's Injury Was Heartbreaking

Dell suffered a knee injury while making a 30-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter.

Texans WR Tank Dell Ruled Out After Suffering Knee Injury on TD Catch vs. Chiefs

Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown with the ball against the Houston Texans on Dec 21, 2024.

Chiefs' Hollywood Brown Looked All the Way Back During Start of Arrowhead Debut

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Chiefs at Huntington Bank Field on December 15, 2024.

Patrick Mahomes Leaned on Familiar Face to Help Him With Injury Rehab

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All eyes will be on Patrick Mahomes on Saturday to see how he plays with an ankle injury.

Where Does Saturday’s NFL–College Football Playoff Smorgasbord Rank Among Best Sports Days of the Year?

Belichick has landed in North Carolina after one season out coaching

Bill Belichick’s Move to UNC Tracks With the Professionalization of College Sports

The NFL and the College Football Playoff will be in direct conflict this Saturday with five games across the two sports taking place across a matter of hours.

NFL vs. CFP: How Football’s Epic Saturday Slate Turned From Collaboration to Competition

Johnson is a top candidate for open coaching jobs across the NFL after energizing the Lions' offense.

Ben Johnson’s Criteria for Potential Coaching Opportunities

Tirico would like to see the NFL take some inspiration from the Premier League when it comes to the schedule.

Mike Tirico Would Like to See the NFL Make This Late-Season Schedule Change

Wilson got the best of Jackson in their first meeting this season, an 18-16 Steelers win over the Ravens.

NFL Week 16: Best Games, Key Matchups, Fantasy Tips, Best Bets and Predictions

Nash became the fourth player in FBS history to win the triple crown, leading the nation with 104 catches for 1,382 yards and 16 touchdowns.

2025 Top 100 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings, Including the Next Puka Nacua

Saquon Barkley runs past Washington Commanders defenders on his way to a 39-yard touchdown in Week 11.

NFL Week 16 Picks From the MMQB Staff: Several Divisions Could Be Clinched

Aaron Rodgers and Ryan Clark don't seem to be fans of each other.

ESPN Has a Powder Keg on Its Hands With Pat McAfee-Aaron Rodgers-Ryan Clark Drama

Saints linebacker Demario Davis greets former teammate Marshon Lattimore next to Jordan after Washington defeated New Orleans on Sunday.

Cam Jordan Understands ‘the Beauty’ of His 14th NFL Season

Allen led the Bills to a 48–42 win over the Lions.

Josh Allen’s Downfield Dime Shows Why He’s the MVP Favorite

Rodgers and Adams showed flashes of their time with the Packers during Sunday's win over the Jaguars, but it remains to be seen if their future with the Jets will extend beyond this season.

NFL Fact or Fiction: Jets Should Bring Back Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams

Daniels's Hail Mary secured a Commanders' win over the Bears, and set off a significant chain of events.

Jayden Daniels’s Hail Mary Is the Most Significant NFL Play of 2024

Penix Jr. will make his first NFL start Sunday against the New York Giants.

Playing Michael Penix Jr. Will Give the Falcons Clarity On Their Core

The Chiefs are 13–1 heading into their matchup against the Texans.

The Chiefs Built a Dynasty With a Superstar QB and Savvy Finances

Terell Smith makes the tackle on Amon-Ra St. Brown in the Thanksgiving Day 23-20 Detroit victory over the Bears.

Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions: Who Wins and Why

Oct 11, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) catches a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Key Matchups to Watch as Seahawks Host Vikings in Week 16 Clash

Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper returns an interception at the Seattle Seahawks.

Frosty’s Dad, Edgerrin Cooper, Emerges as Star for Packers

Oct 22, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) walks on the field after the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium

Myles Garrett would be a great fit for the Bills defense if made available in March

Dec 8, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) sits on the bench during a game against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Steelers CB Suffers Knee Injury

Nov 10, 2024; Munich, Germany; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) prepares to take the snap against the Carolina Panthers in the first half during the 2024 NFL Munich Game at Allianz Arena.

Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones Gifts Former O-linemen for Holidays | News Briefs

Nov 19, 2022; Berkeley, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (17) celebrates after a California Golden Bears incomplete pass on fourth down during the second quarter at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

BREAKING: Raiders Make Two Roster Moves Ahead of Week 16

Dec 8, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets owner Woody Johnson walks onto the field prior to the game between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium.

New York Jets General Manager, Coaching Job Search News, Tracker

Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) and head coach Deion Sanders ifollowing the win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

BREAKING: Deion Sanders Reveals Shedeur's Feelings on Potential Landing Spots