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The Falcons face the Commanders on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.
Sunday’s slate of NFL action draws to a close with a thrilling NFC matchup between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons.
In addition to featuring a matchup between a pair of rookie first-round quarterbacks in Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels, both the Commanders and the Falcons can clinch playoff spots on Sunday.
A National Lacrosse League player has been cited for assault by authorities in Denver after he attacked fans following a game on Dec. 21.
Halifax Thunderbirds defenseman Tyson Bell engaged in a physical altercation with fans following Saturday’s game against the Colorado Mammoth. A video circulated online that shows Bell not only throwing punches but also swinging his stick at the men before his teammates pulled him away.
The Denver Police Department report says Bell struck a victim in the face, causing minor injury, according to the CBC.
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The Atlanta Falcons have a pathway to the postseason. We break down how they can clinch a spot in the 2025 NFL Playoffs in Week 17.
The Atlanta Falcons made the bold decision to bench Kirk Cousins in place of rookie Michael Penix Jr. last week.
The move paid off as Atlanta steamrolled the New York Giants by a final score of 34-17, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Now there is a potential scenario where the Falcons clinch a playoff spot here in Week 17, but they will need some help to punch their postseason ticket on Sunday.
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The Washington Commanders are close to the playoffs. We break down how they can clinch a spot in the 2025 NFL Playoffs in Week 17.
The Washington Commanders are on the verge of a playoff spot for the first time since the 2020 season.
Sunday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons could prove critical in that chase, but the Commanders may have at least clinched a playoff spot by the time that game kicks off.
Here is how the Commanders can reach the postseason here in Week 17.
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The Eagles are in the playoffs, but can they take the division? We break down how they can clinch the NFC East in Week 17
It’s been a successful season for the Philadelphia Eagles thus far and they’ve already punched their ticket into the playoffs. Unfortunately, they’re dealing with injuries, namely to quarterback Jalen Hurts, who remains in the concussion protocol and will not play when the Eagles face the rival Dallas Cowboys in Week 17.
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The Cowboys face the Eagles in Philadelphia on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.
Normally a late-season Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys game would be high intrigue, but this game was flexed out of the national window Sunday afternoon. The Egales have clinched a playoff spot and the Cowboys have been eliminated, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a least some intrigue.
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The Panthers face the Bucs in Tampa Bay on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers do not control their own destiny to the postseason, but do control their own destiny to get to Week 18. Currently in a tie with the Atlanta Falcons for first place in the NFC South, Tampa is playing for their season in Week 17.
Tampa has the red carpet rolled out with games against the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints in their final two weeks. They will need some help.