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The NFC West title is on the line as Seattle and Los Angeles face off in Week 16. The last time they met, the Rams shut down DK Metcalf; will that happen again?

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden reacts to his team’s narrow loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 16. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network

Watch al of Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin’s best plays from his 169-yard, 2-TD night against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16 of the 2020 NFL regular season. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL.com

Now this is a week NFL fans can truly celebrate. Plus, there’s pro football on four straight days, starting with New Orleans clinching the NFC South by beating Minnesota 52-33 as Alvin Kamara tied the NFL record with six touchdowns rushing. ”This week is what all of that’s about,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says.

Ryan Fitzpatrick came in for the Dolphins after Tua Tagovailoa was benched and he helped the team keep their playoff hopes alive.

QB Tom Brady can help Tampa Bay lock up its first postseason berth since 2007 with a victory over Detroit on Saturday.

The Rams could clinch a playoff berth even before they play the Seattle Seahawks, but last week’s loss to the Jets has heighted their determination to win.

Blame these guys specifically if Jalen Hurts embarrasses the Cowboys in Week 16. Will Mike McCarthy demand apologies? What about the 2021 Pro Bowl should rankle a few feathers? The latest ep is out!

Here’s a look at five key matchups to watch in Eagles-Cowboys on Sunday afternoon. By Dave Zangaro

Our staff picks for the Week 16 showdown between the Titans and Packers.

Now this is a week NFL fans can truly celebrate. Plus, there’s pro football on four straight days, starting with New Orleans clinching the NFC South by beating Minnesota 52-33 as Alvin Kamara tied the NFL record with six touchdowns rushing. ”This week is what all of that’s about,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says.

See the recap of the Minnesota Vikings loss to the New Orleans Saints.

The New Orleans Saints withstood a Minnesota Vikings rally to win their Week 16 game, clinching the NFC South for an unprecedented 4th time.

If you had Alvin Kamara on your fantasy football championship game roster, then you got one of the best Christmas gifts ever on Friday.

Terez Paylor likes an NFC West showdown, while Charles Robinson will have his eyes on a prime-time power clash.

SNY NFL Insider Ralph Vacchiano breaks down the Jets matchup against the Browns in Week 16 and what New York needs to focus on to get their second win of the season.

SNY NFL Insider Ralph Vacchiano explains the game plan the Giants need to implement to get a win over Lamar Jackson and the Ravens and keep their playoff hopes alive.

The Cardinals have signed kicker Mike Nugent and tight end Seth DeValve to their 53-man roster in advance of their Saturday matchup with the 49ers. Nugent has served as Arizona’s kicker for the past two games since Zane Gonzalez suffered a back injury. The 38-year-old Nugent has made all five of his field goals and [more]

The Saints scored quickly to open their Christmas game against the Vikings, but their lead didn’t last long. Dalvin Cook ran for a 15-yard score a little more than three minutes after Alvin Kamara‘s 40-yard run opened the scoring in New Orleans. It is now 7-7 with more than eight minutes to play in the [more]

DENVER (5-9) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-9)

PODCAST: Previewing the Raiders Week 16 matchup with the Dolphins

Browns starting left tackle Jedrick Wills was placed on the COVID-19 list, the newest issue for Cleveland’s offensive line. The move comes with the Browns preparing to face the New York Jets on Sunday while chasing a playoff spot. Coach Kevin Stefanski didn’t provide details but also wouldn’t rule out Wills from playing this week.

While the Steelers defense remains among the top in the league, they no longer can hold claim to leading in the turnovers category.

Yes, Ben Roethlisberger has been banged up and ineffective during Pittsburgh’s three-game losing streak. But they’re also asking too much of him.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is feeling better and hopes to play in Sunday’s crucial game against the Ravens in Baltimore. Jones sat out the Giants’ 20-6 loss to Cleveland on Sunday night with hamstring and ankle injuries. New York (5-9) again went with backup Colt McCoy at quarterback.

This time a year ago, the Seattle Seahawks were in such a dire spot at running back that Skittles became a required accessory on the sideline during games. Yes, it was this time a year ago that the Seahawks – thinned by injuries – brought Marshawn Lynch out of retirement to try and provide some help in the backfield for the final week of the regular season and into the playoffs. Safe to say, the Seahawks appear to be in much better shape with their run game heading into the final stages of this season.

The Atlanta Falcons have been a complete disaster in 2020, but the team’s nightmare of a season could pay off when the 2021 NFL Draft rolls around.

Quinnen Williams’ breakout second NFL season is over. The New York Jets placed the much-improved defensive lineman on injured reserve Wednesday. Williams was dealing with a concussion and a neck injury, both suffered in the team’s first victory of the season last Sunday at Los Angeles against the Rams.

It’s not just that Ezekiel Elliott isn’t living up to his $90M deal. The bigger problem is that Dallas really needs that money to rebuild its defense.

The Titans could be involved in a shootout in Week 16 against the Packers.