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Braylon Braxton fires it to Tychaun Chapman for a Southern Miss TD

Braylon Braxton lets it fly to Tychaun Chapman for a 35-yard Southern Mississippi touchdown vs. Western Kentucky.

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John Cannon makes 31-yard field goal

John Cannon makes 31-yard field goal

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Toledo-Louisville get into brawl after late hit

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2026 NFL Pro Bowl AFC, NFC rosters: The league's top players

The Ravens, Broncos, 49ers and Seahawks each had six players chosen to lead the way.

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Wait, no Jordan Love? The biggest Pro Bowl snubs for the AFC and NFC rosters

Love and Chris Olave didn't make the NFC roster? Should Josh Hines-Allen be in the AFC lineup?

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Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus each team's rookie of the year

There was plenty of movement after a wild Week 16. We also looked at the best rookies from all 32 teams.

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What has gone wrong for four teams trying to make the playoffs?

How did the Lions, Bucs, Ravens and Colts end up outside the playoff field heading into Week 17?

KERR, DRAYMOND GET INTO IT

Draymond Green exits court after heated exchange with Steve Kerr

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Kerr, Draymond address sideline scuffle

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BOWL GAME SCOREBOARD

PLAYOFF PUSH

Tracking the NFL playoff picture: Updated chances to clinch open spots, win division titles

We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

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NFL playoff-clinching scenarios: What's at stake for nine teams in Week 17?

Nine teams have the chance to clinch a No. 1 seed, division title or playoff berth this weekend.

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    Predict playoff pairings by selecting the winners of the remaining regular-season games to generate potential scenarios.

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