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NFL quarterback rankings, Week 16: Matt Ryan is the MVP

The NFL MVP award is going to be bantered about, but nobody deserves it more than Matt Ryan, who is having a career year in Atlanta.As always, these are based off this year’s play with a dash of historic context. Here’s the link to last week’s rankings.Blake Bortles Memorial Di…

Rival Watch: The Giants, the Cowboys and the Redskins

The Giants are getting hot at the right time, the Cowboys continue to roll and the Redskins blow a tremendous opportunity.Week 15 of the NFL season is in the books, and week 16 is only a few days away for “The Birdgang”. The Philadelphia Eagles have two games remaining in the 2016 season…

New England Patriots: Josh McDaniels is Excited to Have Michael Floyd

New England Patriots wide receiver Michael Floyd didn’t play against the Denver Broncos. However, he learned a lot traveling with his new team.The New England Patriots were recently able to claim wide receiver Michael Floyd off waivers from the Arizona Cardinals. Due to a DUI arrest, the Car…

Locked on Chiefs – Can KC Offense, Reid and Smith recover?

Locked on Chiefs – Can KC Offense, Reid and Smith recover?…

Monday's Sports in Brief

SOCCER

After losing playoff control, Redskins left to wait and hope

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) All of a sudden the Washington Redskins need help to return to the playoffs.

Overreactions: Savage is the man for Texans

Tom Savage is the quarterback the Houston Texans needed all along.

Panthers turn back clock in 26-15 rout of Redskins

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) Cam Newton threw for 300 yards, Carolina’s running game was overwhelmingly effective and an aggressive defense forced three turnovers.

Kirk Cousins showed his true value in Washington's loss to the Panthers

The quarterback’s asking price should drop as much as Washington’s playoff hopes.

Washington Redskins Breakdown Week 15: What Happens Next?

The Washington Redskins blew a game that was a virtual must win on Monday night. They fell to the Carolina Panthers by a score of 26-15.The Washington Redskins had a chance to take control of their own destiny on Monday night. Thanks to a Dallas Cowboys win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team …

Redskins lose control of playoff hopes with loss to Panthers

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) Kirk Cousins threw an interception and fumbled near his goal line as the Washington Redskins coughed up their easiest path to the playoffs with a 26-15 loss to the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers on Monday night.

Redskins lose control of playoff hopes with loss to Panthers (Yahoo Sports)

Kirk Cousins and the Washington Redskins had their easiest path to the playoffs in front of them and they gave it away with another Monday night flop. Cousins threw an interception and lost a fumble near his goal line, and the Redskins lost control of their playoff future with a 26-15 loss to the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers. Washington (7-6-1) could have clinched a playoff berth by winning its final three games but now needs help.

Panthers knock Redskins out of wild-card position

Cam Newton and the Panthers stuck it to Josh Norman and the Redskins, helping the Buccaneers and Packers improve their playoff chances.

Ex-Patriots star due in court for hearing in killings

BOSTON (AP) Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez is due in court as a judge hears arguments on motions filed by his lawyers in his upcoming double murder trial.

NFC Playoff Picture 2016: Wild Card, Standings After Week 15

Looking at the 2016 NFC Playoff picture following the Week 15 action, including the Wild Card standings and division leaders/winners.The Washington Redskins had a prime opportunity on Monday Night Football in Week 15. With a win over the disappointing Carolina Panthers, they could take firm contro…

Carson Wentz: One more look at the final drive and two-point conversion attempt

“The experience has been invaluable” said rookie quarterback Carson Wentz about the 2016 season.Monday, debate raged all day about the two-point conversion. Some liked the decision, and some hated it. Othersjust didn’t like the play call. These are Philadelphia Eagles fans. What els…

24 hour rule broken: Carson Wentz and the final two-point attempt

Rookie or Retread the Best Direction for Hiring an NFL Head Coach?

Several NFL head coaching jobs are due to become available in the coming weeks. Does the fact that a coach with more experience ultimately determine wins and losses?Twenty NFL head coaches (including Gus Bradley) are currently in their first job, whether it be Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh or Doug Ped…

DeSean Jackson makes unreal catch for first down (Video)

Washington Redskins DeSean Jackson made an unbelievable grab at his shoelaces to get a huge first down for the Redskins against the Carolina Panthers.The Washington Redskins needed a big play from their offense down 23-9 to the visiting Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football. They kind of got …

VIDEO: Redskins Tight End Jordan Reed Throws Punch and Gets Ejected

Sometimes when it becomes clear that a team is slipping out of the playoff race, frustrations boil over. Tight end Jordan Reed figured that out the hard way.As his Washington Redskins were fading in a must-win game against the Carolina Panthers, he lost total control of himself. During a particula…

Jordan Reed Ejected for Punching Kurt Coleman (Video)

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed was playing through the pain, but it was a mental error that ended his Monday Night Football outing prematurely.When healthy, there aren’t many tight ends in the NFL that can produce at the level of Jordan Reed with the Washington Redskins. The Florid…

Salvation Army sees increased donations after Ezekiel Elliott touchdown celebration

Elliott helped the charity earn some more donations with his leap on Sunday.

Rams could give QB Mannion a longer look

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Sean Mannion has only been active for one game this season for the Los Angeles Rams, as the backup quarterback in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers.

Atlanta Falcons: 3 Playoff scenarios heading into Week 16

The Atlanta Falcons are 9-5 and sitting pretty as the 3rd seed in the NFC…for now.The NFC playoff bracket is far from set with two weeks still remaining in the regular season. That’s two weeks for the Atlanta Falcons to potentially move up or be completely bounced out of the playoff picture…

One Smart NFL Prospect's Decision Deserves Another

Christian McCaffrey took a page out of Leonard Fournette’s book and played it smart.Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey is playing it smart just like LSU running back Leonard Fournette. Like Fournette, all McCaffrey has left is a meaningless Bowl game left to play for Stanford. But he w…

Cam Newton gets penalized for taunting after getting hit in the helmet while sliding

Another call doesn’t go Newton’s way.

Marcell Dareus Hosting 2nd Annual Christmas Party

Marcell Dareus is always giving back to his community and that will continue this Christmas.Buffalo Bills’ defensive tackle Marcell Dareus is always in the holiday spirit and loves to give back to the community that shows him love. We saw him giving back on Halloween and giving big on Thanksg…

The Redskins forgot to cover Ted Ginn Jr. on touchdown (Video)

The Washington Redskins apparently forgot to cover Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. because he was wide open for this 30-yard touchdown catch.The Washington Redskins entered Monday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers with a 7-5-1 record and percentage points ahead of the Tampa…

Jets' Bowles says tests on Petty's chest negative

NEW YORK (AP) Jets coach Todd Bowles says during a radio interview that a CT scan on Bryce Petty’s chest was negative and the quarterback could play Saturday at New England.

Adrian Peterson's return is a dud, but he'll keep going

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Adrian Peterson was hoping his faster-than-expected return would help catapult the Minnesota Vikings into the playoffs.