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NFL adds game show, punt contest to Pro Bowl

The NFL is adding a game show and a punting contest to its Pro Bowl skills competitions in February.

We simulated the rest of the NFL season: 48 regular-season games, 13 playoff matchups and one Super Bowl winner

We used ESPN Football Power Index’s most likely simulation to project Weeks 16, 17 and 18 — and how the playoff field could stack up.

Jets' Rodgers, if back in '25, willing to mentor QB

Aaron Rodgers, if he’s back in 2025, is OK with the Jets drafting a QB. “I’d mentor the hell out of him … and I’d try to play as well as I could to keep him on the bench,” he said.

Cousins backs Penix, 'didn't forget how to play QB'

Less than 24 hours after being benched, Kirk Cousins said he will do what he can to help new Falcons starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. — and told the rookie as much in a phone call Tuesday night.

Benched Levis: Still believe I can be franchise QB

Despite his benching, quarterback Will Levis said Wednesday that he still believes he can be the Titans’ franchise quarterback.

Playoff clinching scenarios: Which teams will secure a division title or postseason berth?

Seven of 14 teams have already secured their playoff spots. Here’s what to know heading into this week.

Giants, amid skid, turn back to Lock as QB1

The Giants plan to go back to Drew Lock as their starting QB against the Falcons.

DTR hopes to show Browns he can be 2025 QB1

Dorian Thompson-Robinson said he views these final three games as an audition to be the Browns’ starting QB in 2025.

Predicting the NFL playoff picture: We simulated scores for the final 48 regular-season games

We used ESPN Football Power Index’s most likely simulation to project Weeks 16, 17 and 18 — and how the playoff field could stack up.

Playoff picture projections: Updated chances for all 32 teams

We’re looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LIX.

Falcons say Penix to start at QB moving forward

The Falcons are making a change at quarterback, with coach Raheem Morris announcing Tuesday night that rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be the team’s starter moving forward.

Source: Cards' Baker gets 3-year, $54M extension

Almost two years after asking for a new deal or to be traded, Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker received a new contract Tuesday, securing a three-year extension worth up to $54 million with $30 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Can Michael Penix Jr. lead a Falcons playoff push; are Cousins' days in Atlanta over?

Atlanta’s win Sunday was not enough to buy Cousins more time as the Falcons are turning to their rookie.

'It's that flair down there': How South Florida's route-running culture has infiltrated the Browns' WR room

Former Brown Amari Cooper paved the way for Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore as they grew up in South Florida.

Source: Browns to start QB Thompson-Robinson

The Browns are expected to start Dorian Thompson-Robinson at quarterback for Sunday’s road game against the Bengals, a league source confirmed to ESPN.

Source: Titans benching QB Levis for Week 16

The Titans are planning to make a switch at quarterback this week, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Reid: 'Full confidence' in Wentz if Mahomes out

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is preparing to play against the Texans on Saturday, but if his ailing ankle prevents that from happening, coach Andy Reid says he has “full confidence” in backup Carson Wentz.

Teacher, cart boy, game-winning kicker: Inside the NFL's most 'uncomfortable' position

Whether they’re teaching middle school like Lucas Havrisik or selling concrete like Jake Bates, NFL kickers have to be ready for the call.

Jerry Jones: Trading Parsons 'never been uttered'

The Cowboys trading Micah Parsons has been more media speculation than reality, Jerry Jones said Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan.

Lions' Hutchinson on track for 'goal' of SB return

Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson said he’s eyeing a February return after undergoing surgery in October to repair his fractured tibia and fibula.

Lions' Campbell: Loss 'exactly what we needed'

Fired-up Lions coach Dan Campbell said his team got “exactly what we needed” with its loss to the Bills. “Sometimes you gotta get punched in the mouth,” he added.

Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus areas of improvement on every team

How high did the Eagles rise and how far did the Chargers fall in our Week 16 Power Rankings?

'That's for you': Jefferson TD pays tribute to Moss

After catching a touchdown pass in the first quarter Monday night, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson gave a shoutout to franchise legend Randy Moss, who announced Friday that he is being treated for cancer.

Morris, Cousins agree: QB has 'got to play better'

The Falcons snapped their four-game losing streak and kept hopes of winning the NFC South alive Monday night in a 15-9 win over the Raiders, but Kirk Cousins continued his erratic play, throwing for just 112 yards.

Vikings dominate, hand Bears 8th straight loss

Minnesota’s defense stifled Caleb Williams to secure seventh straight win.

Falcons snap losing streak, hang on to beat Raiders

Atlanta’s four-game skid came to an end with a win in Las Vegas.

Sam Darnold is about to get paid: How it affects his free agency, J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings

Darnold was supposed to be a bridge to McCarthy, but he has revived his career ahead of 2025 free agency.

How Caleb Williams has responded to Thomas Brown's playcalling

It’s been four games, and there have been noticeable improvements, but the Bears have still lost seven straight.

Questions from every game: Mahomes injured? Bills unstoppable? Bucs contenders?

NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game.

NFL playoff picture projections: Updated chances for all 32 teams

We’re looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LIX.