Few teams in the league entered Week 16 as hot as the Denver Broncos. Even though it looked as if Sean Payton's team were pulling off Houdini acts with their exploits in close games of late, the AFC's ...

Week 16 of the 2025 NFL Season is nearly in the books, so we can now turn our attention to Week 17. More playoff spots have been clinched, and it's just turning into a giant mess, but in a good way.

Every week for the duration of the 2025 regular season, USA TODAY Sports will provide timely updates to the NFL's ever-evolving playoff picture − typically starting Sunday afternoon and then moving ...

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) carries the ball New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images We’re down to the last three weeks ...

Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season delivered a unique schedule with high stakes for many teams across the league. Coming off a slate that saw action on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, we’re getting a ...

Over the last four weeks, Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence has accounted for 14 touchdowns — 12 passing, two rushing — without turning the ball over. Matthew Stockman / Getty Images After Caleb Williams ...

The NFL playoff picture is more clear after a rollercoaster Week 16. In the early window, the main game that had playoff implications involved the NFC South -- with the winner taking control. The late ...

Welcome to the Monday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! Since it's Christmas week, that means things will be slightly changing around here. We usually do two newsletters per week and our next one ...

Monday Night Football in Week 16 features a battle between two playoff hopefuls in the San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts. All San Francisco has to do to clinch a playoff spot is win, and the ...

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the game ...