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Barnwell sorts through NFL playoff race chaos: Are the Colts, Chiefs and Ravens finished?

Daniel Jones' injury, the Ravens' red zone woes, the Bears' defensive mistakes and the Chiefs' drop issues meant big changes in the race for the postseason.

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Woody: 'Stick a fork in the Chiefs, they are done!'

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What do Week 14 games mean for the rest of the season? We hit big questions, key stats and QB breakouts

Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 14 game.

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Let's overreact to NFL Week 14: Wait, are the Bills still in the AFC East hunt?

Did Josh Allen put Buffalo in position to win its division? Could Raiders have a new QB? We overreact to Week 14.

16hDan Graziano

Saquon Barkley might have to save the Eagles' 2025 season. Here's why he hasn't been able to yet

A drastic turnaround for Barkley might feel far-fetched, but notable improvement in the run game is attainable.

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Art of drawing flags: Which QBs get the most, and does Justin Herbert need to argue more?

We spoke to past and present QBs about whether arguing with officials helped them get roughing the passer calls.

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    STEPHEN A. HAS HIS SAY

    Stephen A. not convinced the Steelers are any different this year

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    Stephen A.: It made no sense for Stefanski to leave Shedeur off 2-point attempt

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    WHAT'S NEXT FOR COLTS?

    Will Daniel Jones start for the Colts in '26? Is the front office safe? Key questions for Indy

    Will coach Shane Steichen and GM Chris Ballard survive a late-season freefall? What's next at QB in Indy?

    14hStephen Holder
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    Schefter: Colts aren't going to make the playoffs without Jones

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    PACKERS SIT ATOP NFC NORTH

    Stephen A. takes Dan Orlovsky to task for his trust in Jordan Love

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    'Little, scrappy' Keisean Nixon shows why he's important to Packers' success

    Nixon's first interception of the season was a big one, as it sealed the Packers' victory over the Bears on Sunday.

    3hRob Demovsky

    NFL NATION

    RJ Harvey finding his form for Broncos down the stretch: 'He's making humongous plays'

    The rookie has stepped up since J.K. Dobbins' injury, culminating in a career-best performance in the Broncos win.

    7hJeff Legwold
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    Rashid Shaheed found a way to complement JSN in Seahawks' 37-9 win

    The Seahawks acquired Shaheed last month from the Saints. He showed off why against the Falcons.

    15hBrady Henderson

    Texans pick off Mahomes 3 times as Chiefs' playoff hopes fade

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    Mahomes, Rice can't connect on controversial fourth down

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    Dare Ogunbowale creeps in for a Texans TD

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    Texans force Patrick Mahomes into a third INT

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    Kareem Hunt powers in for a Chiefs TD

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      MILESTONE WATCH

      Myles Garrett's journey to the NFL sack record: 'It is written'

      Four sacks shy of making NFL history, the Cleveland Browns veteran is among the all-time great pass rushers.

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      Two vulnerable NFL sack records: Tracking pace for Garrett (20!), Broncos' D (55!)

      The Browns' vet edge rusher and Denver's defense are on pace to rewrite the single-season sacks record book.

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