The NFL playoffs are approaching quickly and the Week 14 NFL schedule features several games with major postseason implications. The Kansas City Chiefs (11-1) will have a chance to clinch the AFC West in a head-to-head matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers (8-4) on Sunday Night Football. Meanwhile, the Bills (10-2) hold a tiebreaker over the Chiefs for home-field advantage …

FRISCO, Texas — The NFL’s three-game suspension of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for his hit on sliding Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence caught the entire league’s attention.  That means their mission was accomplished, according to Dallas Cowboys three-time All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons.  “I don’t know how they came up with the three games but I don’t know how …

Texas pulled off a stunning coup during the early signing period with the pledge from five-star defensive lineman Justus Terry, who chose the Longhorns instead of the home-state favorite Georgia Bulldogs. Terry’s decision bolsters Texas’ strong 2025 class, which ranks No. 1 in the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings.   247Sports believes Texas will end the cycle with the No. …

Bill Belichick wants to keep his options open — wide open. The legendary NFL coach talked recently with the University of North Carolina about its vacant football coach position, sources confirmed to CBS Sports with Inside Carolina first reporting the interview. Those across the league have been dubious that Belichick would go to the college ranks, which is something in his …

Following the Lions’ dramatic 34-31 last-second win over the Packers, head coach Dan Campbell stated his philosophy for his gutsy fourth-and-1 call: “Let’s finish this.” Detroit converted the fourth down despite a slip on the handoff from Jared Goff and kicked the winning field goal from 35 yards out. Kicking earlier from 38 yards out would have left Green Bay …

Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LLSU Tigers tight end Mason Taylor (86) runs after a catch against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images LSU will send another piece of its 2024 roster to the pros. Tight end Mason Taylor declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, according to an Instagram …

Jerod Mayo had big shoes to fill when he became the coach of the New England Patriots, replacing eight-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick. It hasn’t been the smoothest of rides for Mayo, as he’s dealt with a rebuilding process, a quarterback competition and has made some questionable choices, and comments, along the way. The Patriots are on their bye …

Five 49ers to watch in must-win NFC game vs. Bears in Week 14 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers still are mathematically in the NFC postseason picture. But a lot would have to go right for Kyle Shanahan’s team to qualify for the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season. First, they have to start winning games. And …

Imagn The San Francisco 49ers are the latest team to experience a disappointing season the year after losing a Super Bowl. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has been through this before, having a losing season (6-10) after losing the Super Bowl in the 2019 season. San Francisco is experiencing this again in 2024, a year after Shanahan’s 49ers have failed to …

247Sports Texas pulled off a stunning coup during the early signing period with the pledge from five-star defensive lineman Justus Terry, who chose the Longhorns instead of the home-state favorite Georgia Bulldogs. Terry’s decision bolsters Texas’ strong 2025 class, which ranks No. 1 in the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings.   This likely final commitment comes after a dramatic recruitment …

USATSI With their win over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night, the Detroit Lions clinched a playoff berth and Jared Goff got to make some NFL history in the process.  During Detroit’s 34-31 win, Goff completed 32 of 41 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns. Goff also did a good job of spreading the ball around. As a …

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! The Lions have clinched a spot in the playoffs! For most of NFL history, you would get laughed at for saying something so ridiculous, but Dan Campbell has single-handedly flipped NFL history upside down by doing the impossible: Turning the Lions into a perennial playoff contender.  The Lions officially clinched …

committed Michigan State football continued to add to their 2025 recruiting class this week, adding offensive lineman Rashawn Rogers from Ottawa Hills in Grand Rapids, Michigan as a preferred walk-on (PWO). Even though Rogers only had one Division II offer (from Wayne State), he has some impressive size at 6-foot-6 and almost 300 pounds. The addition makes a lot of …

Before making Week 14 NFL picks, you shouldn’t assume that teams struggling to win outright also struggle to win against the spread (ATS). Jacksonville has lost five straight and the Bears are on a six-game losing streak, but these are also two of the best teams when it comes to covering. In fact, they are the only teams playing in …

Set your Week 14 fantasy football lineups with Dalton Del Don’s key start/sit advice for every game on the slate. New York Jets @ Miami Dolphins Start: Jonnu Smith Smith leads the Dolphins in target share (21.5%), first-read share (26.3%) and designed targets since Miami’s Week 6 bye. He leads all pass catchers in first downs per route run over …