Commanders
Rematch Junction: Jumbo NFC North Preview
The Packers and Commanders hope to upset the teams that beat them in the season openers, while the Vikings seek a rematch with the Rams in Los Angeles.
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Broncos
Round Up the Usual Suspects: Jumbo AFC Playoff Preview
Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are seeking postseason redemption and validation (again) while a bunch of defense-first Neanderthals try to take them down before they reach Arrowhead Stadium.
Ravens
The Year of the Class of 2018
The 2024 season saw the redemption of Sam Darnold, the canonization of Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, the validation of Baker Mayfield and the reinvigoration of Saquon Barkley.
Chiefs
How the Vikings Saved Week 18
The Vikings set themselves up for an epic season finale, Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards, the Buccaneers keep the NFC South interesting-ish, and the AFC ... is definitely a conference, too.
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Born on Christmas Day, Like Sol Invictus
Guest contributor Susan Keiser counts up the top pro football players born on Christmas Day.
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Last Minute Stocking Stuffers for NFL Teams
A holiday tradition unlike any other: a dad-jokey NFL gag-gift column! It would have felt weird to NOT write one!
Seahawks
Michael Penix, Jayden Daniels and Other Babes in Toyland
In which your author, a consummate professional, saves all his whining about the Eagles loss until about 3,000 words in.
Broncos
Vikings Penaltyhalla, Texans Sackapalooza
A StatWatch tour of the NFL's invisible numbers finds the Vikings thriving on opponents' penalties, the Texans in a sack race and the Broncos enjoying (too) many happy returns.
Ravens
The Running Back Renaissance That Wasn't
Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry and others made a difference for playoff teams this year. But it wasn't that big a difference. And it won't make much of a difference for other RBs.
NFL Walkthrough
Clusterhump Atop the NFC Standings!
Week 15 Walkthrough eventually gets around to discussing Bills-Lions and Eagles-Steelers, despite having the Broncos, Packers, Texans and the Mahomes injury on the brain.
Patriots
Sickened By a League He's Too Good For, Bill Belichick Plans to Make the NFL Jealous
A Too Deep Zone guest columnist with lots of insider connections explains why Bill Belichick is better and smarter than the league which shunned him.
Down The Stretch
First in Fans' Hearts, Third in the NFC North
Our "Down the Stretch" series examines the Packers, who are very good but stuck in a division with two teams that are better.