New on SI: Broncos’ Coaching Search Details, What to Expect from John Harbaugh, More NFL News and Notes

Also, Mike McCarthy is in a position of power, don't expect Mike Shanahan to return to Denver, why Mike Mayock will work in Oakland and more notes from an eventful Black Monday in the NFL.

New on SI: Report: Steelers' Antonio Brown Sat Out vs. Bengals After Dispute With Ben Roethlisberger

The team cited Brown's absence from practice and Sunday's game as the result of a knee injury.

New on SI: NFL Black Monday Winners, Losers: John Harbaugh With All the Leverage, John Elway In a Tough Spot

Also, Mike McCarthy will almost certainly get a job coaching a team with a young QB, Josh McDaniels still remains ahead of the curve despite last year’s debacle, a tough day for Falcons' Dan Quinn and more winners and losers of the latest NFL coaching firings.

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018 Return On Investment All-Star Team

Patrick Mahomes was a late-round pick who turned into a likely MVP. He's also the captain of our Return On Investment All-Star Team.

New on SI: Titans Linebacker Brian Orakpo Retires

Titans linebacker Brian Orakpo announced his retirement from the NFL Monday after 10 seasons in the league.

New on SI: The NFL Draft Order: How the First Picks Could Play Out

It’s a draft heavy on defense and light on top-notch quarterbacks. Now that the order for the top 20 is set, what does that mean for the trade market, and when might we see the first QB come off the board this spring?

New on SI: Are There Enough Good, Qualified Coaches to Fill the NFL’s Newest Openings?

The eight unfilled head coaching positions in the NFL is the largest since 2013. Will we see fresh faces rise to the occasion (and owners who will give them time to develop) or will owners pull from the same pool of names?

New on SI: Russell Wilson, Tyler Lockett Combined for Impressive Perfect Passer Rating This Season

Russell Wilson posted a perfect passer rating (158.3) when targeting receiver Tyler Lockett this season.

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018 Waiver Wire All-Star Team

Phillip Lindsay went from training camp afterthought to regular season star. That's why he's the captian of our 2018 Waiver Wire All-Star Team.

New on SI: What is the Rooney Rule? Explaining the NFL's Diversity Policy for Hiring Coaches

As coaches are fired and hired this offseason, you'll be hearing a lot about the Rooney Rule. 

New on SI: Falcons Fire All Three Coordinators

Some big coaching changes are happening in Atlanta.

New on SI: Why the Browns Should Keep Gregg Williams, and Must Keep Freddie Kitchens

The Browns are on the rise after a 5-2 finish to the season and a near upset in Baltimore. On the Monday Morning NFL Podcast, Andy and Gary discussed why they should remove the interim tag from Williams, and why it's even more important to keep Kitchens and Baker Mayfield together.

New on SI: Steve Wilks Fired by Cardinals After Never Finding the Team’s Offensive Identity

Wilks was laying the groundwork during what was always going to be a difficult season in Arizona, but the team’s year-long offensive struggles cost him his job.

New on SI: Adam Gase Takes the Hit for Dolphins’ Disappointing Season

After making the playoffs in his first season as coach, Gase never returned to the postseason.

New on SI: Report: Nick Foles Expected to Play in Wild Card Game vs. Bears

Nick Foles exited Sunday's game after suffering a bruised rib.

New on SI: Marvin Lewis Fired After 16 Years Coaching Cincinnati Bengals

An era has come to an end in Cincinnati, with Marvin Lewis’s firing. Will he be remembered for lifting the Bengals out of the doldrums, or for squandering talent like A.J. Green and Geno Atkins?

New on SI: Report: Dolphins Fire Head Coach Adam Gase After 7–9 Season

Gase was relieved from his duties after serving as Dolphins head coach for three seasons.

New on SI: Marvin Lewis Fired by Bengals After 16 Seasons

Marvin Lewis had been the Bengals head coach since 2003, with seven playoff appearances and no wins. 

New on SI: Vance Joseph Out in Denver As Broncos’ Offensive Struggles Continue

After Vance Joseph couldn't revive the Broncos' record-setting offense from 2014, expect Denver to search for an offensive coach who can work with GM John Elway to find and mold the franchise’s next quarterback.

New on SI: Report: Vance Joseph Fired By Broncos After Two Seasons

Vance Joseph is done in Denver after two seasons and an 11–21 record

New on SI: Report: Steve Wilks Out as Cardinals Coach After Finishing Season With League-Worst Record

Steve Wilks would be the first head coach to be fired after one season since Chip Kelly in 2016.

New on SI: Report: Raiders To Hire Draft Analyst Mike Mayock As General Manager

The Raiders are reportedly hiring draft analyst Mike Mayock as their next general manager

New on SI: Saints Listed As Super Bowl Favorites

The Saints are overwhelming favorites to win Super Bowl LIII, according to Las Vegas superbooks.

New on SI: The Playoff Field Is Set, and the Coaching Axe Swings

The Ravens D shuts down a Baker Mayfield-Browns miracle to send ground-and-pound Baltimore to the playoffs (and Pittsburgh packing), the Eagles get it done and the Vikings don’t, the Colts cruise (and it’s not just Luck), the Jets and Bucs join the teams looking for new coaches as the old year ends and—oh, yeah—there’s plenty more football to be played! Week 17, and beyond ...

New on SI: Does Foles Have a Little Magic Left? How the Eagles Can Upset the Bears

The first in a four-part series of how the underdogs can prevail on Wild-Card weekend. A look at how the defending champs match up with the Bears in Philly’s first road playoff game since the Any Reid/Donovan McNabb era.

New on SI: Will Your New Head Coach Make the Playoffs? It Happens More Than You May Think

As we launch into NFL coach firing and hiring season, it’s a good time to remember to stay patient for a year or two with a first-year head coach ... and that your team’s playoff hopes aren’t completely gone.

New on SI: Watch: NFL Commercial Will Get You Hyped for the Playoffs

Get hyped for the NFL playoffs with this commercial. 

New on SI: Colts’ Win Over Titans Creates an AFC Playoff Field Featuring the Division’s Best QBs

Indianapolis capturing the last AFC wild-card spot ensures that the division’s best quarterbacks, both young and old, will be playing in this season’s playoffs.

New on SI: What to Know About Eagles Backup Quarterback Nate Sudfeld

Here's some important information to know about backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld.

New on SI: NFL Playoff Picture: Analyzing the Standings, Best Early Matchups and Biggest Sleepers

The NFL playoffs are (nearly) set. How each team got here, and why Chargers-Ravens is a must-watch game of the wild-card round.

New on SI: NFL Black Monday Live Tracker: Koetter, Bowles Fired; Marrone Will Return in Jacksonville

Which coaches have been fired and who still has his job? Follow along with our Black Monday live tracker for updates on the latest coaching firing and hiring news.

New on SI: 2018 NFL Playoff Schedule: Seeds, Matchups and Game Times

Here is a list of the NFL first round postseason games.

New on SI: Jets Move on From Head Coach Todd Bowles

After more than two decades of defensive-minded head coaches, watch for the Jets to hire someone who can work with QB Sam Darnold.

New on SI: Jets Fire Head Coach Todd Bowles After Four Seasons

Todd Bowles racked up a 23-36 record during his time in New York.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft Order: Cardinals, 49ers, Jets Top List

Here's how the 2019 NFL draft order shakes up with one game remaining in the regular season.

New on SI: Week 17 Takeaways: Foles and the Champs Return to the Playoffs, This Year the Ravens Hold on, Vikings Have Soul-Searching to Do

Plus, another epic officiating gaffe, Baker Mayfield knocks on the door of legend status, the Jaguars defy all logic (again!) by retaining their coach and front office, Deshaun Watson takes a bunch of big hits for no good reason, Kittle tops Kelce for a record, Steelers get to spend the offseason regretting everything, the 49ers defense makes unfortunate history, a fond farewell to a Bills legend, and much more from a wild Week 17.

New on SI: Cardinals Clinch No. 1 Pick in 2019 NFL Draft

The Cardinals are officially on the clock.

New on SI: Nick Foles Finishes Just Short of $1 Million Bonus Due to Rib Injury

Eagles quarterback Nick Foles's injury in Sunday's win over the Redskins cost him big off the field. 

New on SI: Head Coach Dirk Koetter Fired by Buccaneers After Three Seasons

Dirk Koetter becomes the fourth head coach who hasn't lasted more than three seasons in Tampa Bay since Jon Gruden was at the helm for the Buccaneers.

New on SI: Browns' Baker Mayfield Sets Single-Season Rookie Record for Pass TDs

Mayfield wasn't named the Browns starting quarterback until Week 4.

New on SI: Buccaneers Fire Head Coach Dirk Koetter After 5–11 Season

Koetter was relieved from his duties after serving as the Bucs head coach for three seasons.

New on SI: Nick Foles Exits Eagles-Redskins With Chest Injury

Foles is filling in for injured Eagles starter Carson Wentz.

New on SI: Watch: Patrick Mahomes Throws 50 Touchdown Passes in Single Season

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw his 50th touchdown pass this season on Sunday against the Raiders. 

New on SI: Watch: Ravens' Lamar Jackson Leaps for TD, Stripped by Browns Before Ball Breaks Plane

Jackson came inches away from another rushing score against the Browns on Sunday.

New on SI: Watch: Kirk Cousins, Adam Thielen Get Heated on Vikings Sideline

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New on SI: NFL Coaching Tracker: Latest News, Rumors and Updates on Firings and Hirings

Keep up with the latest happenings in the NFL coaching carousel.

New on SI: Jaguars Owner Shad Khan Announces Head Coach Doug Marrone Will Return in 2019

Jacksonville finished 2018 5–11, last in the AFC South.

New on SI: How to Watch Bears vs. Vikings: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Bears face the Vikings in Minneapolis, Minn. on Sunday, Dec. 30. 

New on SI: How to Watch Browns vs. Ravens: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Browns vs. Ravens online or on television on Sunday, Dec. 30.

New on SI: How to Watch Eagles vs. Redskins: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Eagles face the Redskins in Landover, Md. on Sunday, Dec. 30. 

New on SI: How to Watch 49ers vs. Rams: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch 49ers vs. Rams online or on television on Sunday, Dec. 30.

New on SI: How to Watch Chargers vs. Broncos: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Chargers vs. Broncos online or on television on Sunday, Dec. 30.

New on SI: How to Watch Cardinals vs. Seahawks: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Cardinals vs. Seahawks online or on television on Sunday, Dec. 30.

New on SI: How to Watch Colts vs. Titans: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Colts vs. Titans online or on television on Sunday, Dec. 30.

New on SI: How to Watch Bengals vs. Steelers: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Bengals vs. Steelers online or on television on Sunday, Dec. 30.

New on SI: Drew Brees Sets Single-Season Completion Percentage Record, Tops Previous Mark

Brees topped his previous mark of 72% set in 2017.

New on SI: Watch: Matt Prater Fakes Field Goal for Touchdown Pass And Pat McAfee’s Call is Electric

The brand is strong.

New on SI: Aaron Rodgers Evaluated for Concussion, Exits Packers vs. Lions

Aaron Rodgers' season may have ended in the second quarter against the Lions.

New on SI: Report: Tottenham, Raiders Consider Sharing Stadium in 2019

London is now reportedly an option for the Raiders next season.

New on SI: Report: Cardinals Unlikely to Retain Head Coach Steve Wilks After 2018

Wilks is in his first season with Arizona, going 3–12 entering Week 17. 

New on SI: Report: Packers 'Expected to Target' Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald for Head Coach Vacancy

Fitzgerald is 95–70 in 13 seasons at Northwestern. 

New on SI: Report: Jameis Winston to be Buccaneers Starting QB in 2019

Winston enters Week 17 with 2,647 passing yards and 15 touchdowns. 

New on SI: Report: Browns 'Seriously Considering' Gregg Williams for Head Coaching Vacancy

Williams is 5–2 since taking over for Hue Jackson in late October.

New on SI: Report: Cowboys to Rest RB Ezekiel Elliott vs. Giants

Elliott enters Week 17 as the NFL's leading rusher with 1,434 yards. 

New on SI: Report: Marcus Mariota Not Expected to Play vs. Colts, Blaine Gabbert to Start

The winner of Tennessee's Week 17 matchup with Indianapolis will advance to the AFC playoffs. 

New on SI: NFL Playoff Picture: All Scenarios for Week 17

Nine teams have clinched a spot in the NFL playoffs, but a few are still in the hunt.

New on SI: Week 17: Current NFL Playoff Matchups

Find out what the projected NFL playoff matchups look like in Week 17.

New on SI: How to Watch Falcons vs. Buccaneers: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Falcons vs. Buccaneers online or on television on Sunday, Dec. 30.

New on SI: How to Watch Cowboys vs. Giants: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Cowboys vs. Giants online or on televsion on Sunday, Dec. 30.

New on SI: How to Watch Panthers vs Saints: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Panthers face the Saints in New Orleans, La. on Sunday, Dec. 30. 

New on SI: How to Watch Jaguars vs. Texans: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Jaguars vs. Texans online or on television on Sunday, Dec. 30.

New on SI: How to Watch Jets vs. Patriots: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Jets face the Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. on Sunday, Dec. 30. 

New on SI: How to Watch Dolphins vs. Bills: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

Here's how to watch the Dolphins vs. Bills in a Week 17 matchup.

New on SI: How to Watch Lions vs. Packers: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

Here's how to watch the Lions vs. Packers in a Week 17 matchup.

New on SI: Baker Mayfield Needs a Better Nemesis Than Hue Jackson, Mahomes Is Your 2018 NFL MVP

Also, the Panthers could have easily been doing what Seattle has done, the MNF booth deserves another chance, the Jaguars still need to address what’s rotten in their building, and a heart-warming story about a Vinny Testaverde football card and mom. Plus, musical guest: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart!

New on SI: Week 17 Injury Question Marks: Mariota, Antonio Brown, and Lots of Eagles

Plus, some early Black Monday news and the Chargers set to get a boost in the form of a fallen starter’s return for the postseason.

New on SI: Patriots WR Julian Edelman Fined Three Times for $63K Total After Unnecessary Roughness Penalties

Edelman racked up $63,504 in fines for three separate instances during last week's win vs. the Bills.

New on SI: Super Bowl LIII Host City: Stadium, Location, Broadcast Info

The Super Bowl will move south after being played in Minneapolis in 2018.

New on SI: Report: Jets Planning to Fire Head Coach Todd Bowles After Week 17

Ex-Packers coach Mike McCarthy and former Lions head coach Jim Caldwell are expected to interview for the vacancy.

New on SI: NFL Fines Baker Mayfield $10K for Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Mayfield celebrated a touchdown against the Bengals on the sideline.

New on SI: When is Super Bowl LIII? 2019 Game Information

Super Bowl LIII will decide the league champion for the 2018 NFL season.

New on SI: NFL Playoff Scenarios: What’s at Stake and What to Watch For on Sunday

Teams will be jockeying for playoff spots—or the spoiler role—throughout the day, with a play-in game as the nightcap.

New on SI: Rams RB Todd Gurley Out Sunday vs. 49ers With Knee Inflammation

Gurley also missed last week's game due to knee inflammation.

New on SI: New Year's Resolutions for 2019 Fantasy Football Owners

Reflecting on 2018 and resolving to be better fantasy football owners in 2019.

New on SI: Report: Odell Beckham Jr. to Miss Fourth Straight Game With Quad Injury, Season Over

Beckham will miss the Giants' final game of the season against the Cowboys.

New on SI: Everybody’s Looking for the Next Chris Ballard: This Year’s List of Future GMs

Teams with potential general manager openings could do worse than follow the Colts’ blueprint: find a team-builder with a vision and plan for how to get it done.

New on SI: Report: Steelers RB James Conner Expected to Return vs. Bengals

Connor could return Sunday after missing three weeks with an ankle sprain.

New on SI: NFL Week 17: Preview and Analysis for Every Game

What can we expect in each of the 16 games to be played on Sunday? A quick look at the upcoming slate.

New on SI: Bills DL Kyle Williams Announces Retirement After 13 Seasons

Williams spent his entire 13-year career in Buffalo. 

New on SI: Week 17 DFS Values and Picks: Travis Kelce, George Kittle Have Records Within Reach

Travis Kelce and George Kittle could both end Week 17 with the single-season receiving yardage record for tight ends, while the former's team also locks up the top seed in the AFC with a win. That gives both of them something to play for, which makes them particuarly dangerous in DFS contests.

New on SI: 24 Hours ... With Vikings Cornerback Xavier Rhodes

A game-week Friday down the playoff stretch is packed for Minnesota’s All-Pro cornerback—practice, workouts, film study and, just as important, family time.

New on SI: NFL Head Coach Firing Primer: The League Could Be Facing a Crisis When It Comes to Minority Coaches

Based on the NFL head coaches who are likely to lose their jobs soon, the league could have the fewest number of minority coaches in charge since the pre-Rooney Rule days.

New on SI: Everyone Is Terrible at Assessing NFL Coaching Hires

The instant reactions to head-coaching hires come every winter, and they seem to keep getting worse.

New on SI: Chiefs Running Back Damien Williams Agrees to Contract Extension

Damien Williams rushed for a career-high 103 yards in last week's loss to the Seahawks.

New on SI: Week 17 NFL Sunday Betting Totals Roundup and Best Bets

This Sunday will see all 16 NFL games played on one day for the first time all season, giving football bettors a lot to think about leading up to kickoff. 

New on SI: Former Colts Punter Pat McAfee to Make Broadcasting Debut During Lions vs. Packers Game

McAfee has become a popular sports personalty since hanging up his cleats.

New on SI: Colts vs. Titans Betting Preview: Andrew Luck Has Tennessee's Number

Andrew Luck has never lost to the Titans since entering the NFL in 2012.

New on SI: NFL Week 17 Against the Spread Picks

Who do our experts have in the Week 17 games?

New on SI: NFL Week 17 Picks: Who Will Win Colts-Titans?

Our staffers make their picks for the opener and all the Week 17 games...

New on SI: Baker Mayfield's 'Hard Knocks' RV on Sale for $200,000

Mayfield added an autographed mini fridge to the now-famous RV. 

New on SI: Report: DeSean Jackson Wants to Leave Buccaneers in 2019

Jackson is reportedly experiencing friction between him and Dirk Koetter and a lack of chemistry with Jameis Winston.

New on SI: From Philly Special to 54-51: 2018 is the Year NFL Offenses Went Crazy

The high-scoring Super Bowl carried over into the following season, giving us the year NFL offenses totally exploded.

New on SI: Weekly Tip Sheet: The Complete Printable Betting Guide to NFL Week 17 Games

Need help analyzing the gambling lines for every NFL game in Week 17? SI has you covered with the betting guide winners use.

New on SI: Kyler Murray and the Draft Prospects the NFL Is Watching This Bowl Season

The Heisman winner from Oklahoma gets the biggest test of his collegiate career, headlining a number of NFL draft prospects scouts around the league will be watching.

New on SI: A Quick Spin on the Coaching Carousel: 10 Nuggets as Black Monday Looms

A shortage of top coaching candidates this year has teams getting creative—or re-evaluating whether to pull the trigger. Here’s what you need to know:

New on SI: Nick Foles’s Price Is Going Up With Justin Herbert Staying at Oregon

Justin Herbert’s decision to forego the 2019 NFL draft and play for Oregon one more year has set off a chain reaction on the quarterback market, starting with Nick Foles.

New on SI: Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict Suffers Seventh Known Career Concussion, Future in NFL in Question

Burfict's history of head injuries could be potentially career-ending.

New on SI: Report: Packers Interview Jim Caldwell, Chuck Pagano for Head Coaching Job

The Packers fired Mike McCarthy in early December.

New on SI: Baker Mayfield on Staring Down Hue Jackson After Win vs. Bengals: 'If You Don't Like It, Whatever.'

Mayfield owned up to the act on Wednesday, telling reporters he didn't care about those who disapproved of it.

New on SI: Josh Norman on Fight With Titans' OL Taylor Lewan: 'We Will Not Tolerate Disrespect'

Norman said Lewan should have been more worried about protecting Marcus Mariota than about taunting Norman after Saturday's loss.

New on SI: Matt Patricia on the Importance of Punctuality: 'It Depends'

Patricia told reporters on Wednesday that being on time "depends on the situation."

New on SI: QB Blake Bortles to Start for Jaguars in Season Finale Against Texans

Blake Bortles will make his first start for Jacksonville on Sunday since Nov. 25.

New on SI: Bill Belichick Dismisses Question About Tom Brady's Plans for 2019

Brady said in a radio interview Monday that he plans to return for the 2019 season.

New on SI: Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald Explains Rams' Ndamukong Suh Apparent Eye Poke

Suh appeared to poke Fitzgerald in the eye on Sunday during the Cardinals' loss to the Rams.

New on SI: Tom Brady Says He Plans to Continue Playing Football in 2019

Brady, 41, plans to return for the 2019 season.

New on SI: NFL Betting Odds Reveal How Off-Base Our Preseason Speculation Can Be

Back in June, our writer took a trip to the Monmouth racetrack in New Jersey on the first day that sports betting was legalized in the state, where he men a man who placed a bet on the Browns to win the Super Bowl at 75-1. At the time, it seemed crazy. Now, not so much.

New on SI: Broncos Running Back Phillip Lindsay to Undergo Surgery

The Colorado product's rookie season was cut short when Lindsay injured his wrist against the Raiders on Monday night.

New on SI: Why Nick Foles's Contract Means This is Probably His Last Season With the Eagles

Examining the contracts of the Eagles' two quarterbacks shows why it's likely Nick Foles won't return to Philly in 2019.

New on SI: A Season in the Heartland

SI spent the last four months with the Vikings: observing cryotherapy, watching film with coaches and strolling with the GM, trying to capture a franchise on the cusp of glory. Instead, something far more true to the NFL happened—an unpredictable, volatile season. These are the highs and lows of Minnesota’s journey, with an ending yet to come.

New on SI: What Kind of Quarterback Is Tom Brady Now?

The Patriots have turned to a smashmouth running game of late, making Brady’s role more like the one he had at the beginning of his career. Plus, ranking the five first-round rookie quarterbacks, Nick Mullens proves he belongs, a hidden gem emerges in Seattle, and some good reasons to take the night off on New Year’s Eve.

New on SI: Week 17 Fantasy Football Rankings: Backing Players Who Still Have Something at Stake

Andrew Luck and the Colts meet the Titans in Tennessee on Sunday night. The winner is headed to the playoffs. The loser is headed home. If your league plays its championship in Week 17, that's exactly the situation in which you want your best players. We check in on the entire league, no matter what they have on the line, in our Week 17 rankings.

New on SI: Report: Dolphins Expected To Fire Mike Tannenbaum, Keep Head Coach Adam Gase

The Dolphins to reportedly fire vice president of football operations Mike Tannenbaum and keep coach Adam Gase.

New on SI: Cardinals Claim Former Redskins Safety D.J. Swearinger Off Waivers

Swearinger was released by Washington on Monday after he criticized defensive coordinator Greg Manusky. 

New on SI: Report: Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay Suffers Wrist Injury, Faces 'Lengthy Recovery'

Lindsay ranks second in rushing yards by an undrafted rookie, trailing Dominic Rhodes' record set in 2001. 

New on SI: Football and Fellowship, a Christmas Story in Seattle

Our native Seattleite went into Sunday night looking for a proxy war between the Seahawks and the red-state, red-clad visitors, in town for a game heavy with NFL playoff implications. As he roamed CenturyLink Field, he found something else.

New on SI: NFL Power Rankings Poll: Saints No. 1, Ravens Surge Into Top 5

With one week to go before the playoffs, several teams within our Top 10 are rising and falling.

New on SI: Browns Offensive Coordinator Freddie Kitchens Shares Thoughts on the Meaning of Christmas

Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens doesn't take this time of year with his loved ones for granted.

New on SI: Broncos Face Major Questions Throughout Franchise After Dismaying Loss to Raiders

Vance Joseph and Case Keenum haven't done much to improve their standing with the Broncos thanks to a December that has seen the team lose three straight games, including Monday night's embarrassment to the Raiders. 

New on SI: Eagles vs. Redskins Betting Preview: Philadelphia Looks to Keep Playoff Shot Alive

The defending Super Bowl champs need a win and some help from the Bears to reach the postseason.

New on SI: Browns vs. Ravens Betting Preview: Baltimore Controls Playoff Destiny, but Cleveland Won't Make It Easy

The Browns have only gotten better since beating Baltimore in overtime earlier this season.

New on SI: Watch: Raiders WR Dwayne Harris Scores on Insane 99-Yard Punt Return

Harris's touchdown is tied for the second-longest punt return in NFL history. 

New on SI: Bears vs. Vikings Betting Preview: Minnesota Will Be Keyed Up With Playoff Berth on the Line

The Bears could earn a first-round bye, and it's win-and-in for the Vikings.

New on SI: Ex-NFL QB Ryan Leaf Offers to Help With Family's Mortgage During Government Shutdown

Leaf was selected by the Chargers with the No. 2 pick in 1998.

New on SI: Pete Carroll Reviving Seattle, Frank Reich’s Reaction to Players-Only Meeting, More NFL Notes

Also, how Fletcher Cox and the Eagles are rallying behind Nick Foles, a crucial hire coming in Jacksonville, the futures of Sam Darnold and Saquon Barkley and more NFL news and notes.

New on SI: NFL Week 17 Expert Best Bets: Jets Can Keep Things Tight vs. Patriots

The Jets are big underdogs for their season finale against the Patriots, while Bears-Vikings could have big playoff implications.

New on SI: Seahawks Extend Head Coach Pete Carroll’s Contract Through 2021

The deal with worth a reported $11 million per year.

New on SI: How to Watch Broncos vs. Raiders: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch Broncos vs. Raiders in a Week 16 matchup on Christmas Eve.

New on SI: Nick Foles Will Be Eagles' Starting QB vs. Redskins

The Eagles need to win, and Minnesota must lose in order to make the playoffs.

New on SI: Report: Redskins Release D.J. Swearinger for Critical Comments After Game vs. Titans

The news comes two days after the safety openly ripped defensive coordinator Greg Manusky’s defensive play-calling following the team’s 25-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans.

New on SI: Ex-Lions GM Matt Millen Undergoes Successful Heart Transplant

The Lions general manager was diagnosed with amyloidosis.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 17 Waiver Wire

Still playing fantasy football into the final week of the 2018 NFL season? We have a few players you should consider adding off the waiver wire.

New on SI: Panthers QB Taylor Heinicke Getting MRI on Left Elbow

Carolina could be down to having one healthy quarterback on its roster entering its season finale next week.

New on SI: NFL Coaching Hot Seat: Adam Gase, Dirk Koetter Facing Pressure After Week 16

Week 16 is in the books, and with just a few days left in the 2018 NFL season, which NFL coaches may be on the job hunt in a week?

New on SI: Report: Jets Interested In Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh

Despite saying he isn't leaving Michigan, the Jets reportedly are still interested in talking to Jim Harbaugh.

New on SI: As the Season Comes Down to the Wire, the Saints Rise to the Top: NFL Week 16

With a gutsy comeback win against Pittsburgh, Drew Brees and company solidify their standing as the Super Bowl favorite. Plus, the Colts, Titans, Eagles and Vikings jockey for the playoffs, the latest coaching carousel buzz and more as the regular season hits its climax.

New on SI: How the Colts Became 2018’s Biggest Breakout Team

How a head coach who was Plan B and a defensive coordinator he didn’t hire molded a damaged quarterback and a young roster into a contender. And their future is even brighter.

New on SI: NFL Playoffs: Who’s In, Who’s Out, Who’s Still in Contention

The Titans and the Colts are playing for the final AFC wild-card spot, the Steelers are all but out of it, the Eagles need a lot of help and how the Chargers could possibly get the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

New on SI: Chiefs’ Defense Must Improve—Dramatically, Immediately—to Keep Super Bowl Hopes Alive

The Kansas City defense came up short on a handful of big plays against Seattle, and this time the offense couldn’t quite mask the defense’s flaws.

New on SI: Watch: Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Makes a Ridiculous Touchdown Throw

You can watch this several times and still not figure out how Mahomes pulled off this touchdown.

New on SI: Opening Lines for Every Week 17 NFL Game

Are the Vikings favored against the Bears? How much are the Steelers favored by against the Bengals?

New on SI: Contenders or Pretenders? Steelers Look Like the Latter in Loss to Saints

After establishing themselves as an AFC favorite, Pittsburgh now needs a win and some help to make it into the postseason after losing to New Orleans. Where did it go wrong?

New on SI: Alvin Kamara Dons Ski Mask After Saints Win Over Steelers

The Eagles have started wearing ski masks for their respective playoff run. 

New on SI: Colts vs. Titans Week 17 Match-Up Flexed to Sunday Night Football

The Colts and Titans will officially play in prime time to decide who will clinch the AFC's final playoff berth.

New on SI: Watch: Cris Collinsworth Slides Back Into Frame From Right Side

Collinsworth went back to his roots this week on Sunday Night Football.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 17 Early Waiver Wire

Does your fantasy football league play the championship in Week 17? Then we've got some sneaky waiver wire pickups for you.

New on SI: Watch: Richard Sherman, Others Ejected After Bears-49ers Brawl

Three, including Richard Sherman, were ejected after the brawl.

New on SI: Cowboys' Tyrone Crawford Released From Hospital, Will Be Evaluated Monday

All tests on Crawford's neck returned negative following Sunday's game.

New on SI: Week 16 Takeaways: How Nick Foles Saved Christmas, Luck Keeps Colts Alive

Plus, Browns get the sweep! Deshaun Watson has a great (but soon-to-be forgotten) performance, the Jaguars mercifully end the Kessler Era, the Dolphins go out with a whimper, Aaron Rodgers shows he can still do it and more from Week 16.

New on SI: Patriots Tweet 'Thanks Nick Foles' After Eagles Top Texans, Help New England's Playoff Seeding

The Patriots are practically living in Bizarro World at this point.

New on SI: What Do the Eagles Do if Nick Foles Conjures Magic Again?

Nick Foles finished with 471 yards and 4 touchdowns in a win vs. the Texans on Sunday. So what should Philadelphia do if the backup quarterback and reigning Super Bowl MVP continues his magic?

New on SI: Watch: Larry Fitzgerald Throws First Career Touchdown Pass to David Johnson

Larry Fitzgerald can't stop being amazing at football.

New on SI: Watch: Baker Mayfield Stares Down Hue Jackson as Browns Complete Season Sweep vs. Bengals

Jackson was fired by Browns in October before he joined the Bengals in November. 

New on SI: How to Watch Chiefs vs. Seahawks: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Chiefs vs. Seahawks online or on television on Sunday, Dec. 23.

New on SI: How to Watch Steelers vs. Saints: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Steelers vs. Saints online or on television on Sunday, Dec. 23.

New on SI: How to Watch Bears vs. 49ers: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Bears vs. 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 23.

New on SI: Christian McCaffrey Breaks Single-Season Record for Receptions by Running Back

McCaffrey bested the record set by Matt Forte.

New on SI: Texas WR Demaryius Thomas Carted Off vs. Eagles With Achilles Injury

Thomas was traded from Denver to Houston in October.  

New on SI: Watch: Eagles' Nick Foles Hits Nelson Agholor for 83-Yard Touchdown

The Eagles quarterback found Nelson Agholor just behind the Texans' defense.

New on SI: Watch: Baker Mayfield Throws 24th Touchdown of the Year, Third-Most Ever by an NFL Rookie

Mayfield now has as many touchdowns as Tom Brady this year and is third on the list for most-ever by a rookie quarterback.

New on SI: Eagles' Zach Ertz Sets TE Single-Season Reception Record

Ertz is the first tight end in NFL history to reach 100 receptions in multiple seasons. 

New on SI: Watch: Falcons Punter Matt Bosher Flexes on the Panthers After Huge Tackle

Matt Bosher will make you forget he's the punter when you see this hit.

New on SI: Report: Rams RB Todd Gurley Out vs. Cardinals

Gurley was injured in the Rams' 30–23 loss to the Eagles last week.

New on SI: Watch: Browns' Jarvis Landry Shows Off His Arm, Hits Breshad Perriman Deep on Trick Play

The Browns only needed wide receivers on this pitch-and-catch.

New on SI: NFL Week 16 Injury Report: Cowboys Crawford (Neck) Carted Off

Here's a list of players who were injured during Week 16 of NFL play.

New on SI: Report: Vance Joseph Expected to Become Bengals' DC Candidate if Fired by Broncos

Joseph previously served as a defensive backs coach in Cincinnati.

New on SI: Which NFL Players Protested Racial Injustice During the National Anthem in Week 16?

Get a roundup of all the NFL players who protested racial injustice with a demonstration during the national anthem in Week 16 of the 2018 season.

New on SI: Report: Patriots Coaches, Executives Concerned About Team Future, Could Leave in 2019

The Patriots' could look very different in 2019.

New on SI: Report: Dolphins Head Coach Adam Gase in 'Jeopardy' of Losing Job

Gase is 23–23 with Miami since joining the organization in 2016. 

New on SI: Report: Jaguars Coach Doug Marrone Expected to Return Next Season

Doug Marrone has been the Jaguars coach since the tail end of the 2016 season.

New on SI: Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins Tests Ankle Pregame, Will Play vs. Eagles

Hopkins enters Week 16 with 94 receptions and 11 touchdowns. 

New on SI: Report: Josh Gordon Suspended for 'Mutliple Violations' of NFL Drug Policy

Gordon was suspended indefinitely on Thursday. 

New on SI: How to Watch Rams vs. Cardinals: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Rams vs. Cardinals online or on television on Sunday, Dec. 23.

New on SI: How to Watch Falcons vs Panthers: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch the Falcons and Panthers square off in an NFC South clash on Sunday, Dec. 23.

New on SI: Report: Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera Expected to Return in 2019

The Panthers have yet to string together back-to-back winning seasons in eight years under Rivera. 

New on SI: How to Watch Bengals vs. Browns: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Bengals vs. Browns in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, Dec. 23.

New on SI: How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Cowboys: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Buccaneers vs. Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 23.  

New on SI: How The Browns Can Reach the Playoffs for the First Time Since 2002

Cleveland enters Week 16 winning four of its last five games. 

New on SI: How to Watch Vikings vs. Lions: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch the Vikings face the Lions in a clash between NFC North rivals on Sunday, Dec. 23.

New on SI: Who Was The Last Super Bowl Champion to Miss the Playoffs?

After winning Super Bowl LII, the Eagles may not make the 2018 playoffs.

New on SI: Four Ways the Philadelphia Eagles Can Still Make the NFC Playoffs

Here are four ways the Philadelphia Eagles can still make the postseason.

New on SI: How to Watch Packers vs. Jets: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch the Packers square off against the Jets on Sunday, Dec. 23.

New on SI: How to Watch Eagles vs. Texans: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch the Eagles play the Texans in a Week 16 matchup on Sunday, Dec. 23.

New on SI: New England Patriots Playoff Clinching Scenarios Heading into Week 16

Here's how the Patriots can clinch a postseason berth in Week 16.

New on SI: How to Watch Bills vs. Patriots: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Bills vs. Patriots online or on television on Sunday, Dec. 23.

New on SI: How to Watch Jaguars vs. Dolphins: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Jaguars vs. Dolphins online or on television on Sunday, Dec. 23.

New on SI: Sorry Fantasy Owners, Todd Gurley Is a True Game-Time Decision

Plus, the latest on T.Y. Hilton and Julio Jones, the Saints get some reinforcements, and the league discusses anti-Kaepernick Russian trolls flooding social media.

New on SI: The Super-Villainy of the Ravens Defense, About Jay Gruden and the Hot Seat

Plus, the Saints need to find some big plays again, someone needs to make the Jaguars take Cody Kessler off the field, the Chiefs need to prove they can tackle in Seattle, and the league and union need to give themselves some wiggle room with an archaic drug policy that serves no one. Also, in honor of the Christmas season: a product photo that blew my mind, Christmas episodes to watch, and Rats Off to Ya! Plus, musical guest: The Stink!

New on SI: Watch: Josh Norman Throws Helmet at Taylor Lewan in Clash After Redskins-Titans Game

Josh Norman and Taylor Lewan clashed following the Titans' win over the Redskins. 

New on SI: Report: Nike Sales Rise Despite Colin Kaepernick Ad

Nike's second quarter experienced strong sales despite the release of the ad.

New on SI: Titans QB Marcus Mariota Questionable vs. Redskins, Replaced by Blaine Gabbert

Mariota completed 10 of 13 passes for 110 yards in the first half. 

New on SI: Week 16 Injury Roundup: James Conner, Cam Newton Declared Out

Sammy Watkins and Odell Beckham Jr. headline the absent receivers in Week 16. 

New on SI: How to watch Ravens vs. Chargers: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Ravens vs. Chargers online or on television on Sunday, Dec. 23.

New on SI: Texans RB Lamar Miller Out vs. Eagles With Ankle Injury

The Texans will also be without wide receiver Keke Coutee for Sunday's game vs. the Eagles.

New on SI: How to Watch Redskins vs. Titans: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time

Find out how to watch Redskins vs. Titans Saturday.

New on SI: NFL Playoff Picture: All Scenarios for Week 16

The Chiefs and Chargers have clinched their spots in the AFC playoffs, but many others are still in the hunt.

New on SI: Week 16 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Who Will Be The Key to the Championship?

Championship week is here in the fantasy football world. Which player will find himself leading the most fantasy teams to titles? Our writers give their picks in the Week 16 Cheat Sheet.

New on SI: John Harbaugh to Remain Ravens' Coach for 2019 Season

The team is currently working on an extension for Harbaugh.

New on SI: Who Will Be the NFL's Breakout Stars in 2019?

As the season winds down, we look ahead to the five players to keep an eye on in 2019.

New on SI: Five Storylines That Will Dominate the NFL in 2019

Here are five storylines that will dominate this offseason and 2019 season to come.

New on SI: Stephen A. Smith Is Dead Wrong About Josh Gordon

The ESPN talking head says Gordon’s problem isn’t a disease like Alzheimer’s or dementia—just showing he doesn’t have a clue about addiction and those who struggle with it.  

New on SI: Bills Sign Matt Barkley to Two-Year Contract Extension

Barkley signed a one-year deal with the Bills on Oct. 31.

New on SI: Report: NFL Looks to Make Changes to Marijuana Ban During Collective Bargaining

Marijuana use is currently banned in the NFL.

New on SI: NFL Draft 2019 Position Primers: Nick Bosa, Clelin Ferrell the Top Edge Rushers

Everyone’s heard about just how star-studded the defensive group of players in the 2019 NFL draft are, and the edge rushers do not disappoint.

New on SI: No One Seems to Care That the Raiders Are Leaving Oakland

There’s been barely a peep from fans about the Raiders’ possible finale in the Coliseum—because the Raiders represent an ethos, rather than a city

New on SI: Report: Frank Gore Avoids Foot Surgery, Aiming for 2019 Return

Gore leads all active running backs in rushing yards with 14,748

New on SI: Burning Questions in the Wake of the 'Steve McNair: Fall of a Titan' Podcast

We put out a call for questions about the Steve McNair case in the wake of the podcast. Here are the answers.

New on SI: Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. Out vs. Colts With Quad Injury

Beckham has missed the Giants' past two games while nursing a quad injury.

New on SI: QB Stock Watch: Nick Foles Has the Eagles’ Fate in His Hands, Again. But Will He Fly the Coop in 2019?

A strong finish could make it hard for the Eagles to let go of their Super Bowl-winning backup—especially given Carson Wentz’s injury history

New on SI: Which Team Still in Contention Will Miss the NFL Playoffs?

With two games left to play in the 2018 NFL regular season, 14 teams are still vying for seven playoff spots. Which team is definitely going to be sitting at home in January?

New on SI: Drawing Inspiration: Desmond King and His Brother Devon Form a Powerful Bond

The Chargers’ second-year corner has emerged as a big-play artist this season, but the illustrations of his younger brother, Devon, tell a a more powerful tale of overcoming adversity and long odds

New on SI: Week 16 DFS Values and Picks: Ezekiel Elliott Leads the Way

Ezekiel Elliott is averaging 30 touches per game over the last six weeks, he had no fewer than 25 touches in any of those games, and the Cowboys are touchdown-favorites against the Buccaneers this week. That's as sure a formula for DFS success as exists.

New on SI: Steelers-Saints, Chiefs-Seahawks and the Rest of Week 16: Preview, Analysis and Key Matchups

Based on his film study, Andy Benoit breaks down the NFL weekend.

New on SI: Cameron Jordan Might Have a Point About Ben Roethlisberger

New on SI: NFL Sunday Betting Totals Roundup, Best Bets

Jacksonville has averaged less than 10 points in losing two of its last three games with backup quarterback Cody Kessler under center, and the team might be hard-pressed to hit double digits at Miami.

New on SI: Chiefs vs. Seahawks Betting Preview: Seattle a Profitable Home Underdog

The Seahawks have a history of bouncing back after bad losses under head coach Pete Carroll.

New on SI: Steelers vs. Saints Betting Preview: Division Leaders Clash in Superdome

The Saints are the only team in the NFL allowing fewer than 80 rushing yards per game this season.

New on SI: Ravens vs. Chargers Betting Preview: Two of AFC's Hottest Teams Meet in L.A.

The Chargers won 10 of its past 11 games, and the team is 7-3 against the spread since the start of October. Should you bet on them to cover against the Ravens?

New on SI: Which NFL Teams Have Been Eliminated From the Playoffs?

Find out which teams have been eliminated from postseason contention.

New on SI: The MMQB Staff's Favorite Week 16 Bets Against the Spread

Which teams are Jenny Vrentas and Andy Benoit backing in this week's slate? Their picks and more in MMQB's best bets for Week 16.

New on SI: NFL Week 16 Picks: Who Will Win Chiefs-Seahawks?

Our staffers make their picks for the opener and all the Week 16 games...

New on SI: NFL Week 16 Against the Spread Picks

Who do our experts have in the Week 16 games?

New on SI: New York Jets Donate $800,000 to Five Non-Profit Social Justice Organizations

Each of the five organizations will receive a $160,000 donation to continue their work in combating social inequality and reducing barriers to opportunity.

New on SI: Former Saints Defensive Back Steve Gleason to Receive Congressional Gold Medal

Gleason was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 and is being honored for his work to help others with the condition.

New on SI: A Timeline of Josh Gordon's Highs and Lows as an NFL Wide Receiver

The events that led the talented yet troubled wideout to step away from football.

New on SI: Eagles' Chris Long Creates Shrine to Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles in his Locker

Inside Chris Long's locker in Philadelphia, there is a shrine to the reigning Super Bowl MVP.

New on SI: Saints' Cam Jordan Says Ben Roethlisberger Isn't a Hall of Famer or Top Five QB of His Era

Jordan told a reporter that Roethlisberger was not even a top-five quarterback of his era ahead of the Saints matchup against the Steelers.

New on SI: Report: Broncos Expected to Fire Vance Joseph After Season

Joseph is 11–19 since being hired in 2017. 

New on SI: Justin Herbert’s Draft Decision: Will He Stay or Will He Go?

The Oregon quarterback is considered the best draft-eligible QB of 2019, but scouts and agents still don’t know if he’ll make the leap to the NFL.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 16 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: Don’t Think About Benching Philip Rivers

Philip Rivers and the Chargers take on the vaunted Ravens’ defense on Saturday this week, and his owners shouldn't hesitate to start him in fantasy football championships this weekend.

New on SI: Bucs QB Ryan Fitzpatrick Thought His Madden NFL Rating Was Too High

That's not a complaint EA Sports usually hears.

New on SI: Patriots Took on the Risks When They Traded for Josh Gordon

The Patriots brought on Josh Gordon knowing what they were getting themselves into and made him an integral part of the offense. Now they have to endure the consequences.

New on SI: Former NFL WR Dorial Green-Beckham Arrested for Possession of Marijuana

Green-Beckham was released by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017 and has not played in the NFL since.

New on SI: Report: Travis Scott to Join Maroon 5 at Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show in Atlanta

The pair of musical acts may also be joined by Cardi B and former Outkast rapper Big Boi. 

New on SI: Patriots WR Josh Gordon Will Step Away From Football, Reportedly Facing 'Indefinite Ban'

Gordon played 12 games with New England after being traded from the Browns in September. 

New on SI: For the Niners, Lessons From a Lost Season. For Carolina, One That Got Away

For Kyle Shanahan and Ron Rivera, the 2018 season will be defined by quarterback injuries and how they handled them.

New on SI: The Bizarre and Statistically Improbable Case of Eric Reid's Random Drug Testing

When Panthers’ Eric Reid spoke out about how often he had been drug tested since signing with the Panthers, we enlisted the help of a Fairfield professor to help us calculate the percent chance of being drug tested six times in 11 weeks.

New on SI: Week 16 Fantasy Football Sneaky Starts

Sam Darnold and Elijah McGuire could play surprisingly large roles in fantasy football championship games this week.

New on SI: Panthers Are Sitting Cam Newton. Other Teams Out of the NFL Playoffs Should Follow Suit

Carolina QB Cam Newton, who's been dealing with shoulder soreness, has been smartly shut down for the remainder of the season. A few reason why teams like the Packers and the Giants should also start their backups.

New on SI: NFL Announces Inaugural 'Big Data Bowl' Analytics Contest

As analytics become more prominent in the NFL, the league has announced a competition to directly engage the community.

New on SI: NFL Week 16 Betting Preview and Best Bets: Will Ravens Cover vs. Chargers?

The Ravens visit Los Angeles as 4.5-point road underdogs.

New on SI: Ketchup Enthusiast Patrick Mahomes Signs Endorsement Deal with Hunt's

Extra ketchup please.

New on SI: Sean McVay Expects RB Todd Gurley to Play vs. Cardinals

Gurley was injured in the Rams' 30–23 loss to the Eagles on Sunday. 

New on SI: Weekly Tip Sheet: The Complete Printable Betting Guide to NFL Week 16 Games

Need help analyzing the gambling lines for every NFL game in Week 16? SI has you covered with the betting guide winners use.

New on SI: Report: Quarterback Nathan Peterman Signs With Raiders Practice Squad

Nathan Peterman struggled as the Bills' signal-caller.

New on SI: Video Surfaces of Fight That Led to Redskins' Montae Nicholson Getting Arrested

Monate Nicholson was charged with assault and battery on Tuesday along with a woman he was with.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Two QBs Rise While a Third Passer Joins Round 1

Quarterbacks typically rise as the draft process goes on. Our latest first-round projection has two passers going in the top 10, with another moving into the back of Round 1.

New on SI: Report: Panthers Expected to Sit Cam Newton vs. Falcons, Taylor Heinicke to Start

Newton will likely sit for the final two games of the season as he deals with a nagging shoulder injury. 

New on SI: How the Seahawks’ Run-First Offense Better Suits Russell Wilson

Seattle’s offensive transformation now has Russell Wilson serving in a complementary role to the expansive run game, which caters more to the quarterback’s myriad strengths. Also, notes on JuJu Smith-Schuster vs. J.C. Jackson, the Rams’ recent losses, an up-and-coming coaching star in Indianapolis and a must-see Christmas music video.

New on SI: Report: Detroit Lions Place Rookie RB Kerryon Johnson on Injured Reserve

Johnson has missed the last four games for Detroit due to a knee injury.

New on SI: Week 16 Fantasy Football Rankings: Which Rookie QB is Most Likely to Lead Teams to a Championship?

At least three rookie quarterbacks could find themselves starting for fantasy owners in Week 16. Who's most likely to lead their teams to championships?

New on SI: The Ugly End of an All-Pro Career, the Uglier Start of a Life After Football

Kyle Turley was a franchise left tackle who was suddenly staring at retirement before his 30th birthday. How the ugliness—uncontrollable fits of rage, fistfuls or pills, a marriage in peril and thoughts of suicide—spilled into his post-football life. And how he and his wife swear Cannabidiol, has gotten them through it.

New on SI: Why Colts’ Darius Leonard Should Have Been Named to the Pro Bowl Roster

The fact that Colts rookie linebacker Darius Leonard was left off the AFC Pro Bowl roster encapsulates everything that’s wrong with Pro Bowl voting. Here’s a suggestion on how to fix it.

New on SI: NFL Conference Championship Odds Update: Saints Remain Team to Beat

The Saints are one win away from locking up the top seed in the NFC and are a +130 favorite to win the NFC championship.

New on SI: 2019 Pro Bowl Rosters Announced: Chargers Lead With Seven Selections

The Bears, Cowboys and Saints lead the NFC with five Pro Bowlers selected per team.

New on SI: Could Todd Gurley Sit in Week 16?

Todd Gurley is dealing with knee inflammation, and while the injury is minor, no one would blame the Rams for giving him a week or two of rest with almost nothing to gain the rest of the regular season. Well, no one but Gurley's fantasy owners.

New on SI: Rams Sign Veteran RB C.J. Anderson

Anderson joins the Los Angeles backfield after a brief stint with the Oakland Raiders.

New on SI: Ray Rice: 'I'm Done With Football'

The former Ravens running back said that in speaking out against domestic violence, he is not trying to get back into the NFL.

New on SI: Redskins' Safety Montae Nicholson Arrested for Assault and Battery

Montae Nicholson is in his second NFL season out of Michigan State.

New on SI: Is the End of the Patriots Near? Not If Bill Belichick Is Coach

New England might not be the favorites to win the Super Bowl this season, but the team will remain relevant as long as Bill Belichick is running the show.

New on SI: Watch: Rams' Marcus Peters Asks 'Where You From, Homie?' While Confronting Fan in Stands

"Where you from, homie?" Marcus Peters asked a fan as he approached him during the Rams' loss to the Eagles Sunday.

New on SI: NFL Power Rankings Poll: Chargers Make Their Case for the Top Spot

Fresh off a come-from-behind win in Kansas City, the Chargers move to their highest point in the Power Poll yet. Meanwhile, the Kessler-led Jaguars keep racing to the bottom.

New on SI: Week 16 Fantasy Football Streaming Options: Sam Darnold Can Lead Fantasy Owners to a Championship

The Jets may already be looking ahead to 2019 with Sam Darnold at the helm, but the rookie quarterback could be instrumental in helping fantasy owners win championships this year.

New on SI: Panthers' Eric Reid Promotes Colin Kaepernick, Know Your Rights Camp With Cleats

Eric Reid recognized his former teammate and the history of protesting injustice with his cleats for the My Cause My Cleats campaign.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Training Room: Will Odell Beckham Return in Week 16?

Odell Beckham has missed the first two weeks of the fantasy playoffs. His owners who have survived to this point could get him back for their championship games. We check in on him, and other injured fantasy stars, in the Week 16 Training Room.

New on SI: Panthers' Eric Reid Gets Sixth Random Drug Test in 11 Weeks: 'That Has to Be Statistically Impossible'

Panthers safety Eric Reid is not buying that the NFL's drug testing is random when it comes to him.

New on SI: Ranking the Best Trick Plays of the 2018 NFL Season

Christian McCaffrey connected with Chris Manhertz for a first-quarter touchdown to open up scoring against the Saints. What other trick plays have caught our eye this season?

New on SI: Despite Increasing Odds of Securing No. 1 Seed, Saints Continue to Limp Down the Stretch

The 12-2 Saints may very well be the No. 1 seed, but New Orleans's recent play hasn't inspired much confidence that this team should be considered the favorite in the NFC.

New on SI: Saints -4.5 Second Half Spread vs. Panthers Possibly Most Brutal Betting Loss of Year

New Orleans held the Panthers offense to zero second-half points, but still couldn't cover. 

New on SI: Report: Witten, McFarland, Tessitore Expected to Remain on ESPN's MNF Broadcast

ESPN appears to have made a long-term commitment to its Monday Night Football broadcast team.

New on SI: Watch: Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey Throws 50-Yard Touchdown Pass vs. Saints

Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey can run, catch and throw.

New on SI: NFL Week 16 Expert Best Bets: Dolphins and Browns Desperate for Wins

A shifting line in Packers-Jets had Green Bay as an underdog at one point, but our experts say the Packers have the edge in the Meadowlands for Week 16.

New on SI: Colts' T.Y. Hilton Says Team Held Players-Only Meeting After Loss vs. Jets

The Colts, then 1–5, went on to win five straight and seven of their last eight games after that meeting.

New on SI: How a Players-Only Meeting Sparked the Colts’ Recent Turnaround

T.Y Hilton explains one piece of Indianapolis’s turnaround since starting 1–5: a players-only meeting where they “got some stuff cleaned up.” Also, notes on Josh Allen’s development, how this week could be tough for the Rams coming off two straight losses, why plenty of NFL personnel departments aren’t surprised by Mayfield’s performance and more.

New on SI: Derrick Henry is Fantasy Football's Unlikeliest Playoff Hero

Derrick Henry has 408 yards and six touchdowns in the first two weeks of the fantasy playoffs, and he has a good chance to keep the good times rolling in Week 16.

New on SI: Chargers RB Melvin Gordon (Sprained MCL) Could Play Saturday Night vs. Ravens

The Chargers could see their backfield return to full strength this weekend.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 16 Waiver Wire: Need a RB? Grab Jamaal Williams

With Aaron Jones out, Packers RB Jamaal Williams becomes an every-down player in Green Bay. If Aaron Rodgers starts on Sunday, get him in lineups. If not, then hold back. 

New on SI: Report: Panthers TE Greg Olsen Expected to Make Full Recovery After Surgery on Injured Foot

Olsen was placed on injured reserve ahead of Carolina's Week 14 loss to Cleveland.

New on SI: Watch: Browns Ring in Holiday Season With Funny Video Starring Bob Wylie as Santa Claus

Browns fans have had plenty of reason to rejoice this season.

New on SI: Giants to Start Eli Manning vs. Colts Despite Week 15 Shut-Out Loss

Head coach Pat Shurmur told reporters on Monday that Manning gives New York the best chance to win.

New on SI: Report: Dolphins RB Frank Gore Likely Out for Season After Spraining Foot vs. Vikings

Gore has not missed a game since 2010.

New on SI: Eagles to Start Nick Foles at QB, Won't Place Carson Wentz on Injured Reserve

The Eagles will leave the door open for Wentz to return, but won't put him in harm's way.

New on SI: George Kittle Hated That His Press Conference Was Keeping Him From a WWE Show

“It starts at 5, so you guys are kinda killing me right now,” Kittle said.

New on SI: Report: Broncos GM John Elway Tried to Hire Mike Shanahan Before the Season

Elway was reportedly ready to move on from coach Vance Joseph before Broncos CEO Joe Ellis blocked Shanahan's hire.

New on SI: Philadelphia Eagles Wear Ski Masks in Effort to Steal Playoff Spot

Last postseason, it was dog masks. This season, the Eagles are using ski masks as motivational headgear.

New on SI: NFL Coaching Hot Seat: Steve Wilks, Doug Marrone Feeling Pressure After Week 15

After Week 15’s slate of games, a handful of NFL coaches are feeling the heat with just two weeks left in the 2018 NFL season.

New on SI: A Wild Ride Throught the Playoff Picture—and the Browns Are Still In it!

Big Sunday wins by the Steelers, Eagles and Vikings turned the momentum around for teams whose seasons seemed to be slipping away, while the Ravens have fully embraced Lamar Jackson for their run at the postseason. And yes, Baker Mayfield’s Browns have the look of a playoff team—if only they’d gotten an earlier jump on a needed change. Plus notes and nuggets on the coaching carousel, the draft and much more.   

New on SI: How the Wins Piled Up for Lamar Jackson’s Ravens

The victory over Tampa made it four wins in five games for Baltimore since their rookie QB stepped in as the starter. How they’ve done it on offense, and whether they can keep it going.

New on SI: Most Dangerous Teams Still in the NFL Playoff Hunt

Seven teams still have a shot (even the smallest) at reaching the NFL playoffs. Which teams do the already-clinched teams least want to face in January?

New on SI: Eagles’ Sunday Night Win Against the Rams Raises Questions About Philly’s QBs, NFL Playoffs

Philadelphia, who was on the brink of playoff elimination, remains very much in the mix with two games left and QB Nick Foles under center. Los Angeles, once a sure-fire option to win a first-round bye, are now watching that slip away.

New on SI: Saints-Panthers Pick: Drew Brees, Cam Newton Primed for a Monday Night NFC South Showdown

It's a story of two quarterbacks for the Monday Night Football matchup between the Saints and the Panthers—Drew Brees, who has pinpoint precision and mechanics, and Cam Newton, who's big and strong but lacks refinement.

New on SI: Dak Prescott on Cowboys Loss to Colts: Shutout 'Definitely Hurts'

With the loss, the Cowboys snapped their five-game winning streak and missed a chance to clinch the NFC East.

New on SI: Patriots Don’t Look Like the Patriots in Loss to the Steelers

It was a curious late-season loss for the Patriots against the Steelers, pushing New England down to the third seed in the AFC playoffs. But despite the on-field struggles (14 penalties!), there’s no counting this team out.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 16 Early Waiver Wire

These three players should be on your early list of players to add to your fantasy football rosters before Week 16.

New on SI: From Worst to First: Bears Clinch NFC North Crown

In his first year as head coach, Matt Nagy led Chicago from the cellar of the NFC North to its first divisional title since 2010—sealed with a revenge victory over Green Bay, no less.

New on SI: Opening Lines for Every Week 16 NFL Game

Are the Chiefs underdogs in Seattle? How much are the Saints favored by against the Steelers?

New on SI: Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey on Doug Marrone's Future: 'I Ain't Worried About Nobody but Myself'

The Jaguars fell to 4–10 with Sunday's loss to the Redskins.

New on SI: Saints vs. Panthers Betting Preview: Carolina Looks to End Losing Streak

The Panthers are 22-6 against the spread under head coach Ron Rivera when coming off a road loss.

New on SI: Vikings’ Run Game Comes Alive in Win vs. Dolphins

In his first game calling Minnesota’s plays on offense, Kevin Stefanski pushed the gas on the run game. Could this be the catalyst for the Vikings’ playoff push?

New on SI: Watch: Patriots Down Punt at One-Yard Line With Ridiculous Special Teams Effort

Two different Patriots special teamers leaped into the endzone to save a punt from landing in the endzone.  

New on SI: Week 15 Takeaways: Colts Are Contenders, Rodgers’s Dud in Chicago, Fire Everyone in Jacksonville for the Kessler Debacle

Plus, Mike Zimmer gets his wish as the Vikings run wild, the Bears are NFC North champs, Derrick Henry steamrolls another hapless defense, some weird and wild stuff from Eli Manning, and more from Week 15’s Sunday slate.

New on SI: Watch: Charles Leno Jr. Proposes to Girlfriend at Midfield After Bears Clinch NFC North

After the game, Leno told reporters he knew the Bears would win.

New on SI: Redskins QB Alex Smith Leaves Hospital After Leg Surgery, Infection

Smith suffered a gruesome compound fracture against the Texans in which a bone was protruding through his skin.

New on SI: Watch: Jaguars WR Dede Westbrook Scores on Punt Return TD vs. Redskins

Westbrook's return gave Jacksonville a 10-3 lead at the half. 

New on SI: NFL Week 15 Injury Report: Frank Gore Injures Ankle vs. Vikings

Here is a list of players who were injured during Week 15 action in the NFL.

New on SI: Which NFL Players Protested Racial Injustice During the National Anthem in Week 15?

Get a roundup of all the NFL players who protested racial injustice with a demonstration during the national anthem in Week 15 of the 2018 season.

New on SI: How to Watch Patriots vs. Steelers: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Here's how to watch the Patriots vs. Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 16.

New on SI: How to Watch Seahawks vs. 49ers: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Figure out how you can catch the Seahawks and 49ers face off on Sunday, Dec. 16.

New on SI: Report: Bucs HC Dirk Koetter Likely to be Fired After Season

Koetter will be a potential offensive coordinator candidate throughout the NFL.

New on SI: Report: QB Nick Foles Expected to Be Free Agent in 2019

The Super Bowl LII MVP is expected to find a new home in 2019.

New on SI: Cowboys Guard Zack Martin Out for First-Ever Career Game; Sean Lee Returning From Injury

A sprained MCL forced guard Zack Martin out of the first game of his career at any level. 

New on SI: Report: Ravens QB Joe Flacco Expected to be Released, Will be 'Coveted' Free Agent in 2019

Rookie Lamar Jackson was named Baltimore's starting quarterback on Wednesday. 

New on SI: Report: Raiders Still Searching for 2019 Home, Could Return to Oakland

The Raiders are set to move to Las Vegas in 2020. 

New on SI: As Frustration Mounts in Denver, Underscored by Vance Joseph’s Call, Confidence Builds in Cleveland

Saturday night's game in Denver showed two franchises going in opposite directions—a confident Browns team recognizing their opponent’s plays at crucial moments (and boosted by Kobe Bryant’s words) and a slipping Broncos’ team, baffled by their head coach’s decisions.

New on SI: Report: Bills RB LeSean McCoy 'Not Expected to Play' vs. Lions Due to Hamstring Injury

McCoy tallied just two carries against the Jets on Dec. 9.

New on SI: How to Watch Cardinals vs. Falcons: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time

Find out how to watch the Cardinals vs. the Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 16.

New on SI: How to Watch Lions vs. Bils: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch Lions vs. Bills from New Era Field on Sunday, Dec. 16.

New on SI: How to Watch Packers vs. Bears: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Here's how to watch Packers vs. Bears from Chicago on Dec. 16.

New on SI: How to Watch Raiders vs. Bengals: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Raiders vs. Bengals from Cincinnati on Dec. 16.

New on SI: How to Watch Cowboys vs. Colts: Live Steam, TV Channel, Game Time

Here's how to watch Cowboys vs. Colts from Indianapolis on Dec. 16.

New on SI: How to Watch Dolphins vs. Vikings: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Dolphins vs. Vikings from Minneapolis, Minn. on Dec. 16.

New on SI: How to Watch Redskins vs. Jaguars: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Redskins vs. Jaguars from Jacksonville, Fla. on Sunday, Dec. 16.

New on SI: How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Ravens: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch the Ravens face the Buccaneers in Week 15 action on Sunday, Dec. 16.

New on SI: Report: Eli Manning 'Playing His Way' Onto Giants' 2019 Roster

Manning is averaging career highs in completion percentage and interception percentage.

New on SI: How to Watch Titans vs. Giants: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time

Find out how to watch the Titans vs. the Giants on Sunday, Dec. 16.

New on SI: Colts Get Andrew Luck’s O-Line Whole Again

Plus, injury updates on Doug Baldwin, James Conner and Carson Wentz, the Patriots’ challenge of stopping Antonio Brown, and the game plan for the Vikings’ new offensive coordinator.

New on SI: Vance Joseph’s Unforgivable Decision, Kitchens-Mayfield Forever, What Probably Might Be Wrong With the Texans

Also, the Steelers defense in crisis, solving some problems for the Vikings offense, you’re about to be really upset about the Chargers or Chiefs going on the road for a wild-card game, Foles gets to play hero or at least impress some 2019 suitors, the matchup of the day is Colts-Cowboys, and Saluki Facts™. Plus, musical guest: Pearl Jam!

New on SI: Broncos LB Von Miller Sets Franchise Sacks Record Against Browns

Miller has sacks in nine consecutive games this season.

New on SI: Browns Keep Playoff Chances Alive With 17–16 Win Over Broncos

Saturday night's win marked Cleveland's fourth win in five games.

New on SI: Deshaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins Stage Comeback Over Jets as Texans Tighten Grip on AFC South

Watson connected with Hopkins to give Houston a 26-22 lead with two minutes remaining.

New on SI: How to Watch Broncos vs. Browns: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

FInd out how to watch Broncos vs. Browns on Saturday, Dec. 15.

New on SI: How to Watch Texans vs. Jets: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Saturday's clash between the Texans and the Jets from MetLife Stadium.

New on SI: Week 15 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Fixes to Improve the Fantasy Playoffs

Sick of the same old fantasy football playoff format? Our writers have some suggestions for how you can spice up your league. Plus, everything you need to put yourself on a winning track in Week 15.

New on SI: NFL Suspends Raiders WR Martavis Bryant Indefinitely

Bryant missed four games in the 2015 season and missed the entire 2016 season for a substance-abuse violation.

New on SI: QB Stock Watch: Flacco and the Ravens Could Be Heading Toward a Split

Sunday will mark the first time Flacco has ever been a backup in his NFL career. What does it mean for the veteran’s future?

New on SI: NFL Draft 2019 Position Primers: Quinnen Williams Leads Interior Defensive Linemen

The defensive linemen class is arguably the strongest of the entire 2019 NFL draft, and these six interior players could be drafted in the first round.

New on SI: Referee Roy Ellison Reinstated From Suspension After Jerry Hughes Spat

Ellison was fined a one-week game check for his argument with Hughes.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft Big Board 2.0: Justin Herbert Moves Into Top 10

The top prospects for the 2019 NFL draft, according to evaluators polled from around the NFL.

New on SI: Could NFL Owners Who Donated to Donald Trump's 2017 Inaugural Committee Face Charges?

NFL owners who contributed to President Donald Trump's 2017 inaugural committee are potentially linked to a federal investigation. 

New on SI: Odell Beckham Jr. Out vs. Titans With Quad Injury

Sunday will mark Beckham's second-straight absence due to the quad injury. 

New on SI: Which Injured Player’s Absence Has Most Impacted His Team?

From Jimmy Garoppolo and Alex Smith to Keanu Neal and Rodney McLeod, injuries have drastically swung the fates of several NFL teams this season.

New on SI: Steelers RB Steven Ridley 'Fired Up' to Face Patriots After Four Years in New England

Ridley was let go by the Patriots after his rookie contract expired in 2014. 

New on SI: Week 15 DFS Values and Picks: How ’Bout Them Cowboys?

The Cowboys have had a completely different offense since trading for Amari Cooper, and both Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott are reaping the rewards. They lead our look at the top DFS plays for Week 15.

New on SI: Again Injured, Carson Wentz Won’t Get the Chance to Be the Eagles’ Hero Quarterback

Staring down another possible season-ending injury, this time a vertebrae fracture, Eagles QB Carson Wentz is facing another offseason of rehab and questions.

New on SI: Stunning Chargers Win at the Buzzer Saves Officials in Choppy Thursday Night Thriller

It was hard not to view this breathtaking ending as a victory for Thursday night’s officiating crew as well as the Chargers.

New on SI: Watch: Chargers Down Chiefs With Last-Second Touchdown and Two-Point Conversion

Philip Rivers orchestrated a last-minute game-winning touchdown drive and two-point conversion to beat the Chiefs on Thursday night. 

New on SI: Week 15 NFL Sunday Betting Totals Roundup and Best Bets

Patriots-Steelers highlights the Week 15 NFL gambling breakdown. 

New on SI: Eagles vs. Rams Betting Preview: Birds Limp Into Los Angeles

After having been shut down in frigid Chicago temperatures, the Rams look to bounce back at home against a struggling Philadelphia secondary.

New on SI: How to Watch Chargers vs. Chiefs: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Here's how to watch the Chargers vs. Chiefs on Thursday Night Football. 

New on SI: NFL Week 15: Preview and Analysis of the Saturday and Sunday Games

From Andy Benoit’s film study, key matchups and schemes to watch for in each of the weekend’s games.

New on SI: NFL Week 15 Picks: Who Will Win Chiefs-Chargers?

Our staffers make their picks for the opener and all the Week 15 games...

New on SI: NFL Week 15 Against the Spread Picks

Who do our experts have in the Week 15 games?

New on SI: Former Eagles LB Emmanuel Acho Criticizes Eagles' Training Staff After Carson Wentz's Diagnosis

The former Eagles linebacker said he believes the training staff has the best interest of the team, not the players, in mind.

New on SI: Weekly Tip Sheet: The Complete Printable Betting Guide to NFL Week 15 Games

Need help analyzing the gambling lines for every NFL game in Week 15? SI has you covered with the betting guide winners use.

New on SI: Patriots vs. Steelers Betting Preview: New England and Pittsburgh Renew AFC Rivalry

New England quarterback Tom Brady looks to continue his career-long dominance of the rival Steelers.

New on SI: Report: Eagles QB Carson Wentz Diagnosed With Fractured Vertebrae After Undergoing CT Scan

Wentz will continue to undergo evaluation to determine if he will play again this season.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 15 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: Starting Kirk Cousins is the Right Call

Fantasy football owners, like quarterbacks, need to have a short memory from week to week. Despite Week 14's performance, Kirk Cousins deserves another shot.

New on SI: Kyler Murray, the NFL Is Expecting You

He and his baseball agent say Murray is committed to the Oakland A’s, who took him in the first round of last year’s MLB draft. But many in the NFL are convinced that, once the smoke clears, the Heisman winner will be entering this spring’s NFL draft.

New on SI: Week 15 Fantasy Football Sneaky Starts

Nick Mullens got back on track last week, and catches the Sehawks on a short week on Sunday. He leads our look at Week 15 Sneaky Starts.

New on SI: The Draft in Las Vegas, the Raiders in San Diego (Maybe) and Other Nuggets From a Newsy Owners Meeting

The NFL wants the kind of sponsorship money other leagues are getting. Plus notes on the Raiders in 2019, the coaching carousel, and more.

New on SI: Andrew Luck, Deshaun Watson Leading the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Race

Andrew Luck didn’t play the entire 2017 season, and now his Colts are back in the playoff mix. Deshaun Watson tore an ACL for the second time in his career, and now his Texans are atop the AFC South. Both are prime candidates to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year

New on SI: Oakland Sues NFL, Claims it Violated Own Rules in Approving Raiders' Move to Vegas

The Raiders have been surrounded by a series of unfortunate events this year, and a recent lawsuit by the city of Oakland could hasten the team's exodus as it prepares to move to Las Vegas in 2020. 

New on SI: New Orleans Saints Release WR Brandon Marshall After One Month

Marshall signed with the Saints on a one-year deal after Dez Bryant tore his Achilles.

New on SI: Chargers vs. Chiefs Betting Preview: Can K.C. Continue Dominance Over AFC West Rivals?

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has thrown six interceptions and only two touchdown passes over his past four trips to Kansas City.

New on SI: The MMQB Staff's Favorite Week 15 Bets Against the Spread

Which teams are Jenny Vrentas and Andy Benoit backing in this week's slate? Their picks and more in MMQB's best bets for Week 15.

New on SI: Thursday Night Football Odds and Best Prop Bets: Chargers at Chiefs

The quarterbacks in this divisional matchup will be the biggest story.

New on SI: Report: Eric Berry to Make Season Debut Thursday vs. Chargers

Berry hasn't played since Week 1 of the 2017 season, when he ruptured his Achilles.

New on SI: Las Vegas to Host 2020 NFL Draft

The 2020 NFL draft will be held in Las Vegas, which will coincide with the Raiders’ first season as the Las Vegas Raiders.

New on SI: Chargers-Chiefs: Mahomes, Rivers Battle at the Top of the AFC on Thursday Night

The league’s best young arm and its most unorthodox (and underappreciated?) matchup on TNF. Here’s what to watch for.

New on SI: Chargers RB Melvin Gordon Questionable for Thursday Night Football vs. Chiefs

Gordon will be a game-time decision for the Chargers ahead of Thursday's highly anticipated AFC West showdown against the Chiefs.

New on SI: NFL Playoff Picture: All Scenarios for Week 15

The Rams have clinched the NFC West and the Saints have secured the South, but many others are still in the hunt.

New on SI: Chiefs RB Spencer Ware Doubtful for Thursday Night Football vs. Chargers

Ware's shoulder and hamstring injury will likely keep him out of the Chiefs' key divisional matchup against the Chargers on Thursday.

New on SI: Why Firing Mike McCarthy Was Necessary for the Packers

Former NFLers Joe Thomas and Andrew Hawkins explain why Green Bay ousting McCarthy midseason was best for both the team and the coach. Also, they offer opinions on how the NFL handled Kareem Hunt’s situation, whether or not Hunt will play in the NFL again and how to stay motivated despite being well out of the NFL playoff hunt.

New on SI: Don't Expect a Revival of Last Season From Nick Foles in Fantasy Leagues

Carson Wentz is expected to miss this week's game with the Rams, and possibly the rest of the season, because of a back injury. That doesn't mean that Nick Foles is suddenly relevant in fantasy leagues.

New on SI: No Longer Just an Understudy, Lamar Jackson is Locked in as a Fantasy Football Starter

Lamar Jackson has been Baltimore's future since the day the team drafted him, but he's now officially its present, too. The rookie can be a fantasy football hero over the next two weeks.

New on SI: Report: Eagles QB Carson Wentz Not Expected to Play vs. Rams Due to Back Issue

With only a slim chance of making the playoffs, Wentz may not play again in 2018 as he deals with a back issue.

New on SI: Ravens Stick With Lamar Jackson as Starting Quarterback, Joe Flacco Named Backup

Lamar Jackson has started the last four games for the Ravens.

New on SI: How Rams' Aaron Donald Is Redefining the Defensive Tackle Position in the NFL

Los Angeles Rams' DT Aaron Donald stands out in the league, for more than just his dirve, brute strength and creativity.

New on SI: How Saints' Running Back Alvin Kamara Exploded the Sports World in 2018

In only a few seasons, Saints' running back Alvin Kamara has emerged as one of the league's most dangerous weapons.

New on SI: The Defensive Rookie of the Year Race

Even in a year of record-setting offense, there are a handful of first-year players thriving on the defensive side of the ball. Sizing up the best of a great crop of defensive rookies.

New on SI: Week 15 Fantasy Football Rankings: Time to Dance With Who Brought You?

Fantasy owners naturally want to trust the players who got them to this point of the season, but some players who have emerged in recent weeks could also be worthy of starting spots. We discuss the merits of trusting who brought you here and riding the hot hand in our Week 15 fantasy football rankings.

New on SI: Raiders Owner Mark Davis Calls Relocation Lawsuit 'Meritless and Malicious'

Raiders owner Mark Davis calls lawsuit over impending move to Las Vegas “meritless and malicious.”

New on SI: Coaches We Wish Owners Would Consider for NFL Jobs

With John DeFilippo fired, the NFL should think outside of the box for its next wave of coaching candidates. Why not reach out to guys like Washington State’s Mike Leach, or Calgary Stampeders’ Dave Dickensen?

New on SI: Best and Worst NFL Teams Against the Spread This Season

Showing no signs of slowing down, the Saints own the best record against the spread at 10-3.

New on SI: Report: NFL Plans to Continue Own Investigations Despite Criticism Over Kareem Hunt Case

The league is expected to continue to conduct its own investigations into players' improper activities despite recent criticism over the handling of Kareem Hunt's case.

New on SI: City of Oakland Sues NFL, Raiders Over Move to Las Vegas

The suit seeks lost revenue, money Oakland taxpayers invested in the Raiders and other costs.

New on SI: NFL Week 15 Expert Best Bets: Put Your Money on Two Rookie QBs

Our experts have identified their four best bets for Week 15's action, including a couple enticing road underdogs in the Browns and Cowboys.

New on SI: Frank Clark Says the Richard Sherman Era in Seattle is 'Over'

Clark responded to former Seahawk Richard Sherman calling the team "middle of the road."

New on SI: 2019 NFL Salary Cap Projected Between $187-$191.1 Million

The salary cap has increased by 40% since the 2014 season.

New on SI: Spencer Ware Doesn't Practice Tuesday, Status for Thursday Up in the Air

Spencer Ware did not practice on Tuesday because of shoulder and hamstring injuries and could miss Thursday's game with the Chargers—which would be a huge loss for the Chiefs and fantasy owners alike.

New on SI: Why the Zimmer-DeFilippo Marriage Was Never Going to Work in Minnesota

A head coach who wants to run it despite a shaky O-line. A new coordinator with a playbook full of innovative passing designs, a newly minted franchise QB and two star receivers. A bad ending had become inevitable for the Vikings.

New on SI: Bill Belichick Takes Blame for Dolphins' Epic Game-Winning TD vs. Patriots

Patriots coach Bill Belichick took some blame for the team's defeat to the Dolphins. 

New on SI: Former Giants Star Tiki Barber Joining Cast of Kinky Boots on Broadway

Barber will make his theater debut in Kinky Boots on Broadway.

New on SI: The Confusion of Watching the NFL’s Worst Teams Get Counterproductive Wins

The 49ers, the Jets, the Raiders—three of the worst teams in the NFL this season—walked away with wins in Week 14. Are these victories ultimately hurting the franchise’s futures?

New on SI: Vikings Fire Offensive Coordinator John DeFilippo

The Vikings had hired DeFilippo this past offseason.

New on SI: Behind the Green and Gold Curtain: An Insider’s View of Mike McCarthy and the Packers

Thoughts on McCarthy’s 13 years with the Packers, how it ended, and what comes next for the most unique franchise in sports 

New on SI: Report: Chargers Not Optimistic RBs Melvin Gordon, Austin Ekeler Will Play Thursday Night vs. Chiefs

The Chargers are reportedly likely to start rookie tailbacks Justin Jackson and Detrez Newsome against the Chiefs.

New on SI: NFL Power Rankings Poll: A Historic Drop for Washington While Bears Make Top-5 Debut

Mark Sanchez brings Washington to a new low, while the Bears and upstart Browns are the week's biggest risers.

New on SI: Week 15 Fantasy Football Streaming Options: Derek Carr is Relevant Again

Derek Carr had one of his best games of the season in a tough spot against the Steelers last week. His reward? A cushy matchup with the Bengals in Week 15. He leads our look at the top streamers for fantasy football's semifinals.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Training Room: Tyreek Hill in Trouble for Thursday

The huge showdown between the Chiefs and Chargers on Thursday night is clouded by injury concerns on both sides. Those concerns carry over to the fantasy football world, where owners could be scrambling to replace Tyreek Hill, Melvin Gordon and Spencer Ware.

New on SI: The Mahomes No-Look Pass: A Brief History

Ravens defenders and football fans alike were stunned by the latest sleight of hand from Patrick Mahomes. But his coaches, his teammates and those who were around him at Texas Tech have always known the kind of tricks he has up his sleeve

New on SI: Offensive Rookie of the Year: It’s Mayfield vs. Barkley, But Let’s Not Forget These Three

Could Lindsay, Chubb or Michel push into the OROY debate? 

New on SI: Elite Defenses Emerging to Give Us Exciting Stylistic Clashes in NFL Playoffs

High-flying offenses are headlining the NFL, but the Seahawks were the latest team to display a strong defense that can be a riveting counterweight in the playoffs. 

New on SI: Watch: Russell Wilson Throws Disastrous Interception to End First Half vs. Vikings

Wilson's interception ended the first half with Seattle up 3-0. 

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 15 Waiver Wire: Is Josh Allen a Worthy Fantasy QB?

Should fantasy football owners put their championship hopes in Josh Allen’s hands?

New on SI: The Gruden-McKenzie Relationship, and What Raiders Will Look for in Next GM

How did Jon Gruden and Reggie McKenzie get along, and what will the team focus on in its GM search? Plus, Kenyan Drake on being on the other side of a miracle play, Zack Martin injury update, and why you might see Lamar Jackson and Joe Flacco in Week 15.

New on SI: How to Watch Vikings vs. Seahawks: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch the Vikings play the Seahawks in a key battle for an NFC wildcard berth on Monday Night Football.

New on SI: Vikings-Seahawks Preview: Will Seattle Stand up to Minnesota’s Cover 4-Based Defense?

The Seahawks have historically struggled against a Cover 4-based defense, which the Vikings effectively run.

New on SI: Will Mahomes Surpass Rodgers as the Most Talented QB Ever?

He’s has less than a full season of games as a starter under his belt, but Mahomes continues to do things no one has ever seen before. Is it time to make “most talented QB to ever play” a two-man debate?

New on SI: There Are 32 NFL Starting Quarterbacks. Josh Johnson is One of Them

Since he was drafted by the Buccaneers in 2008, Josh Johnson has played for enough NFL teams to fill out three divisions. Some thoughts from the journeyman QB on the term journeyman, potentially taking Colin Kaepernick’s roster spot in Washington, how he adjusts to new locker rooms and more.

New on SI: Week 15 Fantasy Football Droppables: Get Rid of Pittsburgh's Defense

The Steelers host the Patriots and visit the Saints in the next two weeks, meaning their defense is no longer trustworthy in fantasy leagues.

New on SI: Report: Raiders Fire General Manager Reggie McKenzie

Reggie McKenzie has been the general manager of the Raiders since 2012.

New on SI: Jaguars' Leonard Fournette Told Fan 'I Will Beat Your A--' During Thursday's Loss to Titans

A video from TMZ shows Leonard Fournette yelling toward the stands at a fan about potentially fighting.

New on SI: Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins Rips Replay Officials After Loss to Cowboys: 'Stay Off the Bottle'

Malcolm Jenkins was not a fan of the replay review that determined the Eagles didn't clearly recover a fumble on the opening kickoff of Sunday's game.

New on SI: NFL Coaching Hot Seat: Vance Joseph, Dirk Koetter Under Pressure After Week 14

With just three games left in the NFL season, and more teams locking up spots in the postseason, which coaches are most likely to be out of a job at the end of the year?

New on SI: Dolphins' Kenyan Drake Wants Ball He Threw Into Stands After Miracle Win vs. Patriots

Kenyan Drake would like football he threw into stands after game-winning, multiple lateral run vs. Patriots.

New on SI: MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees to Meet With Manny Machado, Unwilling To Pay $300M

Get the latest news, notes and trade rumors from MLB's Hot Stove.

New on SI: Miracles, Mistakes and Playoff Momentum: Week 14 in the NFL

The Dolphins pull off a crazy last-second win (with some help from Gronk and Co.), the Bears show 2018 what a defense looks like, Patrick Mahomes summons up more highlight-reel magic, the Cowboys take charge and the rest of the news from a truly wild NFL Sunday.

New on SI: Philip Rivers Is Ready to Be Appreciated

While a lack of playoff success diminishes his reputation among media and fans, Rivers has the respect of players and coaches around the NFL. In the midst of a career year and with the Chargers poised to play deep into January, the veteran QB is on the verge of getting the kind of recognition he’s already earned.

New on SI: Could a Surprise Team Work Its Way into the NFL Playoffs?

The Dolphins won and the Steelers lost on Sunday, both results that could have lasting impacts on the future of the NFL playoffs.

New on SI: Bears Shut Down Sean McVay and the Rams in a Rare Defensive Struggle

In this time of offensive dominance, great defense can be entertaining as well, as Chicago and Los Angeles proved on Sunday Night Football.

New on SI: How Amari Cooper Has Saved the Cowboys’ 2018 Season

Before the Amari Cooper trade, Dallas appeared headed for another lost season, with Jason Garrett likely losing his job at the end of it. But Cooper has changed everything for Garrett, Dak Prescott and the Cowboys' offense.

New on SI: Watch: Amari Cooper Scores Miraculous Game-Winning TD to Give Cowboys Control of NFC East

Cooper caught a deflected pass and ran it in for a 15-yard score to help the Cowboys secure sole possession of the NFC East.

New on SI: Opening Lines for Every Week 15 NFL Game

Are the Chiefs favored against the Chargers? How much are the Seahawks favored by against the 49ers?

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 15 Early Waiver Wire

McGuire, Chris Ivory and Curtis Samuel should be on your early list of players to add to your fantasy football rosters before Week 15.

New on SI: Watch: Steelers Miss Potential Game-Tying FG After Epic Hook-and-Ladder vs. Raiders

The Steelers saw their late rally snuffed out when kicker Chris Boswell slipped on a last-second field-goal attempt.

New on SI: Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Questionable to Return vs. Raiders With Rib Injury

Roethlisberger took a big hit at the end of the first half and has been replaced by quarterback Josh Dobbs to second the third quarter.