Arizona Cardinals shake up the NFL by firing Jonathan Gannon—what's next for Kyler Murray and the future of the franchise?

The NFL stocked the unemployment line as it typically does on 'BLACK MONDAY,' but not every move was a positive as the Cleveland Browns made a major mistake by letting Kevin Stefanski go after they sabotaged him with terrible quarterbacks and the worst trade in NFL history. However, the Las Vegas Raiders did make a good decision to move on from Pete Carroll as the game has simply past him by. The Arizona cardinals canned Johnathan Gannon and while that may be justified, the Cardinals are clearly the worst opening of all the current jobs. The Atlanta Falcons may be the BEST open job with all the talent they have on the roster. Finally, some teams have decided to bring back their decision makers like the Indianapolis Colts keeping the brain trust of Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard and the New York Giants bringing back general manager Joe Schoen. Both of these moves are mistakes for each team. The Baltimore Ravens and Green Bay Packers still seem undecided on any future changes.

NFL head coaching chaos shakes up the playoff picture as Kevin Stefanski, Raheem Morris, and Pete Carroll face the axe, raising big questions

Aaron Rodgers came up CLUTCH for the Pittsburgh Steelers and led them not only to a game-winning drive, but a division championship. Now, Rodgers gets a matchup who he be able to neutralize in the playoffs and the Steelers have a real shot in the green AFC. For the Baltimore Ravens, a loss not only knocks them out of the playoffs, but also brings up questions about Lamar Jackson and John Harbaugh's futures. The Atlanta Falcons kicked off 'Black Monday' in the NFL a little early, firing head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot in a stern cleaning of house. While Fontenot deserved his ousting, it is a small surprise to see Morris go after finishing the season strong. In the NFC South, the Carolina Panthers won the division by default after the Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints. Even after losing themselves to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. The Panthers aren't serious threats and drawing a rematch with the Los Angeles Rams doesn't help. In the west, the Seattle Seahawks won the division and the top seed, giving the San Francisco 49ers a rough match with the Philadelphia Eagles and setting up an NFC North rematch with the Chicago Bears hosting the Green Bay Packers. In the AFC, the Denver Broncos held on for the top seed, leaving the New England Patriots to the second slot. This creates a great matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars!

The Denver Broncos SNATCH the #1 seed in the AFC and New England Patriots follow up with the #2 seed! Can Matthew Stafford take home the NFL MVP Award after a four-touchdown day vs the Cardinals? What is next for the Dallas Cowboys?

Playoff drama surges as San Francisco 49ers defy the odds, sitting atop the NFC despite past draft misses and key injuries

We look at all of the NFL action of Week 18.

The Baltimore Ravens have a win-and-in game against the Pittsburgh Steelers for the AFC North division title and the stakes could not be higher as it feels like both teams could see MAJOR changes if they don't come out on top. For the Ravens, whispers seem to be saying that change could include a Lamar Jackson trade. In the NFC South, the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers battle for the crown, but the issue is, even if the Bucs win, the Atlanta Falcons winning over the New Orleans Saints means they still lose the playoff spot. Finally, the Jacksonville Jaguars look to close the AFC South division title, but need to make sure not to mess around against a scrappy Tennessee Titans team that would love to spoil their run. They also have to worry about the Houston Texans, who get to terrorize Riley Leonard and the Indianapolis Colts to finish their season and keep their division hopes alive.

The NFL Playoffs are one week away and there are matchups we are hoping to see in Round 1 like the Chicago Bears taking on the Green Bay Packers in a trilogy of NFC North madness. The New England Patriots need to prove their season with a third matchup against the Buffalo Bills. In the AFC, there may be no more compelling matchup than the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Houston Texans, but the Steelers have to make the dance first with a win over the Baltimore Ravens. The Jacksonville Jaguars have the most explosive offense in the conference and it could make for a very exciting game with the Bills as well. In the NFC West, basically any of the three playoff participants will make for compelling football, but seeing the Los Angeles Rams go to Chicago would be a lot of fun and the Seattle Seahawks going to Tampa Bay to play the Buccaneers also could be enjoyable.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are the most dangerous team in the AFC and the second-most dangerous might be the Houston Texans, but the Jaguars overall approach makes them the scarier option. Speaking of scary, the New England Patriots got terrifying news on Tuesday about Stefon Diggs in an allegedly legal situation. If Diggs were to be absent, it would severely hinder the Patriots' chances. The Denver Broncos would certainly benefit and may be the more serious threat out of the two top seeds anyways. Finally, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens will battle for the AFC North while the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers fight for the NFC South and Luke Braun joins Tyler Rowland to make his picks for both battles.

Houston Texans surge into the playoffs with C.J. Stroud leading a streaky offense and one of the NFL’s toughest defenses

The Los Angeles Rams had to make a big comeback to find victory on Monday Night Football and they weren't able to pull it off, falling in a close one to the Atlanta Falcons. However, it is not time to worry about the Rams. In the NFC, it comes down the the NFC West for the top seed as the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers are the only teams vying for the honor. San Francisco needs to go all out for the #1 seed as it would result in only home games all the way to the Super Bowl. The battle for the top seed in the AFC comes down to Week 18 as the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars all still have a shot. Denver has the easiest path, just needing a win, while the Patriots simply need to win and have the Broncos lose and tje Jaguars need both of them to lose while they win. The Chargers face the Broncos, but they are sitting Justin Herbert, making Denver's path easiest, but it is the Patriots who need the top spot the most. They are still a true Super Bowl contender, even if the path will be more difficult now. The AFC and NFC South remain unsolved going into the final week of the regular season. Tyler and Lorin make their picks for who will take the final two spots.

San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears ignite playoff fever with a high-octane shootout—are we witnessing the birth of two serious Super Bowl contenders?

The Baltimore Ravens ran wild on the back of Derrick Henry to a victory in Green Bay against the Packers on Saturday night then got a gift the next day when the Pittsburgh Steelers choked against the Cleveland Browns. Now, the AFC North is down to one game and the Ravens can actually pull off the unthinkable. The San Francisco 49ers won a classic over the Chicago Bears where Brock Purdy continued his hot streak and Caleb Williams couldn't quite get the job done at the very end. Top seed in the NFC is potentially in the 49ers' grasp now. The Philadelphia Eagles looked ugly, but took care of business against the Buffalo Bills. This ended any chance the Bills could steal the AFC East away from New England. Buffalo's offense isn't good enough to overcome the defense long term, even if they held down a crummy Eagles offense, that will also be a fatal flaw for their run. Finally, the AFC South will be up to Jacksonville as the Jaguars won a close one against the Indianapolis Colts. Holding off the Houston Texans, who won a tight one against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. The NFC South is also still up for grabs as both the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost in Week 17.

The Pittsburgh Steelers CHOKE away an opportunity to win the AFC North and we have a FIGHT on our hands next weekend. The Seattle Seahawks let it be known they want the #1 overall seed in the NFC. The New England Patriots WIN the AFC East!

Denver Broncos surge to the top of the AFC as Bo Nix cements his status as a clutch quarterback. Can Sean Payton’s squad hold onto the No. 1 seed

We look at all of the Week 17 action across the NFL

The Detroit Lions could not take down Max Brosmer and the Minnesota Vikings, officially ending their playoff hopes in 2025. this is a massive disappointment for the Lions after the success of recent years and a friendly reminder that things move fast in the NFL. The Dallas Cowboys handled their business as well, but concerns about the defense will likely result in a firing as soon as the season ends. The Denver Broncos handled business against the JV Kansas City Chiefs, continuing their hold on the top seed in the AFC. The AFC North is one of the few playoff openings still undecided, but it looks like the Baltimore Ravens will head to take on the Green Bay Packers without Lamar Jackson, but the Packers could be without their top two passers as well. That means Snoop Huntley has a great chance to keep the Ravens alive. It won't matter though if the Pittsburgh Steelers handle the Cleveland Browns. The issue is, the Steelers have a weird tendency to mess up these games. Wild Card seeding is still up in the air too and the Houston Texans matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers could have a major impact on opening matchups, but the Texans defensive line should give them an advantage in this one. Staying in the AFC South, the Jacksonville Jaguars are the hottest team in the league, but Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts will pull off a humbling upset this weekend. Finally, the San Francisco 49ers are one of the most underrated teams in the NFL and they can prove it by handling the Chicago Bears at home on Monday Night Football.

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The NFL has a trio of games on their Christmas Day slate and we start with the Detroit Lions taking on the Minnesota Vikings in a game that represents the last shot for the Lions to save their season in what can only be described as a disappointing season in Mo Town. That game will impact the NFC playoff picture as the Green Bay Packers can clinch if the Lions lose again. The Packers, though, will need to beat the desperate Baltimore Ravens, who must get a win to stay alive, could be without their top two quarterbacks. The Denver Broncos take on a beaten down Kansas City Chiefs team as they look to bounce back and keep a hold on the AFC's top seed. that game will impact the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans as those teams fighting for seeding and matchups. Finally, in the NFC, the Dallas Cowboys look to finish strong against the Washington Commanders, but there are plenty of concerns about the status of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. We also look at the Seattle Seahawks against the Carolina Panthers as that game will help sort the NFC playoff picture.