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2017 NFL draft rankings: Running backs

The timing of next year’s loaded rookie RB class couldn’t be better. An updated look at SI’s 2017 running back rankings and further scouting notes on the class.

Jaguars 6th most likely non-playoff team to make playoffs in 2017, according to Bill Barnwell

The Jacksonville Jaguars were a trendy playoff pick this year, which means almost no one will make that same mistake in 2017.Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan said the Jacksonville Jaguars are “an extremely talented” team in comments he made after letting go of head coach Gus Bradley….

Steelers to sit stars in finale against Browns (Yahoo Sports)

CLEVELAND (1-14) at PITTSBURGH (10-5)

Chiefs seek AFC West title vs bottom-dweller Chargers (Yahoo Sports)

KANSAS CITY (11-4) at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (5-10)

The good, bad and weird of the NFL season (Yahoo Sports)

The Associated Press will hand out its individual NFL awards on the night before the Super Bowl in Houston. Until then, here are some off-the-beaten track honors to consider.

Bears try to avoid winless road record; Vikings aim for .500

CHICAGO (3-12) at MINNESOTA (7-8)

Justin Houston misses Chiefs practice

The Kansas City Chiefs have almost perfect participation, with the notable exception of outside linebacker Justin Houston.For the second straight week, Houston might not be playing on Sunday when the Chiefs line up to take on a divisional foe. On Thursday, Kansas City took the practice field with …

Mic'd up Derek Carr repeatedly yelled 'It broke' immediately after leg injury

Carr was wired for sound when his crushing injury occurred.

5 players unlikely to return to the Minnesota Vikings in 2017

After a disastrous year, the upcoming Minnesota Vikings’ offseason is something to look forward to. Part of the process will be saying ‘goodbye’ tosome notable veterans.All the pressure is on Rick Spielman as the Minnesota Vikings head to the offseason. Next season will mark Spielm…

Wearing brace, Dolphins' Tannehill returns to practice field

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill has returned to the practice field, but he’s not taking part in team drills yet.

Cowboys tune up for playoffs, go for sweep of Eagles

DALLAS (13-2) at PHILADELPHIA (6-9)

Denver Broncos Mock Draft: Projecting the top three rounds

The Denver Broncos’ regular season finale is meaningless in the playoff race, as they have been eliminated. Here’s a three-round mock draft possibility…Now that the Denver Broncos have been officially eliminated from the postseason, there are a ton of question marks. There were a t…

NFL 2016: The Complete Collapse of the Carolina Panthers

A year ago, the Carolina Panthers won 15 regular season games and reached the Super Bowl. Now the team is one setback away from a 10-loss season.The Carolina Panthers have now spent 22 years on the field. And they have still failed to have back-to-back winning seasons. Many felt it would be much d…

Laremy Tunsil receives solid grade from Pro Football Focus

It’s been a major turnaround from the Miami Dolphins offensive line this season. A large part of that is due to rookie Laremy Tunsil.Quarterback Ryan Tannehill has spent much of his NFL tenure on his back. There’s been no consistent group of lineman in front of him – aside from Mike …

Arizona Cardinals: 2017 schedule includes NFC East, AFC South

The Arizona Cardinals 2017 home and away schedule is set with the conclusion of the 2016 seasonThe Arizona Cardinals 2017 season will look a little different than the 2016 season outside of course the usual NFC West opponents. The Cardinals will play the entire NFC East and AFC South and will play…

Media power rankings: Week 17

A common theme around the media during the early part of the week is power rankings. Whether they are ranking college football teams, baseball teams, basketball teams, or NFL teams it is something that most major outlets do.ESPN and NFL.com are no different, and they are the two that I pay t…

Former Falcons safety Keion Carpenter passes away at age 39

Former Atlanta Falcons safety Keion Carpenter became the latest tragic death of 2016 on Thursday.Keon Carpenter passed away at 6:47 am this morning at Jackson South Community Hospital in Miami. Carpenter collapsed during a morning workout and had been in a coma for the last 24 hours. The circumsta…

Chiefs, Broncos favored in Week 17 games

The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos are both favored in their Week 17 matchups within the AFC West.Kansas City needs to win on Sunday and get a Broncos victory over the Raiders in Mile High to give the Chiefs the Western Division crown and a No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs. If you want some g…

Shannon Sharpe: Richard Sherman has it all wrong about 'media privilege'

“Richard Sherman has it all wrong.”

Andrew Franks kicked the wrong ball on game-tying field goal vs. Bills

Andrew Franks ultimately kicked Miami into the playoffs with a game-tying 55 yard field goal last Saturday afternoon. What we didn’t know was he kicked the wrong ball.With the clock winding down after Damien Williams failed to get out of bounds the refs didn’t have adequate time swit…

Is Christian Hackenberg considered a bust?

While it’s peculiar that quarterback Christian Hackenberg will more than likely not see any playing time in the season finale of the New York Jets, it’s too early to say he’s a bust.Many are curious as to why quarterback Christian Hackenberg hasn’t gotten the nod to start in th…

The quirkiest sports moments of 2016

After the curses and death threats and groans across Minnesota from Mankato to International Falls, Blair Walsh needed a little love.

The Saints roster needs in order: DE, OG, MLB

The Saints roster has a number of holes to fill. Some are obviously more pressing than others.In order, I’d rank the top Saints needs as such:defensive end, guard, and middle linebacker.That’s not to say that theteam doesn’t need new faces elsewhere on the roster. Cornerback, fo…

Cincinnati Bengals Look Linebacker in First Round NFL Mock

The NFL’s focus will turn to playoffs after this week, but for the Cincinnati Bengals and others, their focus will turn to the off season and next year’s NFL Draft.There are still a few draft places to decide in week 17, however one thing is for sure, every team will have needs come draf…

Buffalo Bills' Offense Breaks Another Franchise Record

The Buffalo Bills’ offense came to play vs. the Miami Dolphins and even broke some team records in the process.It was a tough overtime loss that definitely should’ve ended in a W. The Buffalo Bills’ offense put the team in as good of a position to win as needed, but the defense was …

RG3 cleared to practice, likely to start against Steelers (Yahoo Sports)

Robert Griffin III can finish what he started. Cleveland’s quarterback was cleared from concussion protocol on Thursday and will likely start Sunday at Pittsburgh in the season finale. Griffin was checked by an independent neurologist – the last step in the NFL’s procedure on head injuries – and will practice as the Browns (1-14) prepare to face a Steelers team that has locked up a playoff spot and will rest starters, including stars Ben Roethlisberger, Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown.

Fantasy Football: Five Kansas City Chiefs To Play Vs Chargers

As the Fantasy Football season comes to a close, here are five Kansas City Chiefs to play against the San Diego Chargers.As the 2016 NFL regular season closes out this week for the Kansas City Chiefs and the rest of the league, many Fantasy Football are in their final games. This is championship w…

Cowboys at Eagles: Game preview, odds, prediction

Preview, prediction and odds for the NFC East clash between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 17.The Dallas Cowboys are chasing the best regular season record in franchise history when they meet the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Week …

Daily Dawg Tags: Bowl watch is in full force

Spanning the virtual globe to bring you the latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL – these are your Daily Dawg Tags for Thursday, Dec. 29.It was nice to see the Cleveland Browns pick up a win last weekend, but it did nothing to change the fact that the team is still at the bottom…

Start/Sit: Dolphins Fantasy Football Preview Week 17

The Dolphins clinched their first playoff berth in eight years last week. They still have much to play for, however, against their division rival Patriots in the regular season finale.The Miami Dolphins and their fans received a Christmas present this week as the Dolphins clinched their first play…