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This is not what the Bills had in mind for tonight. The Chargers lead 10-0 only 1:11 into the second quarter, outgaining the Bills 115 to 41 so far. Los Angeles opened the game with a 14-play, 90-yard drive but surprisingly decided to kick the field goal on fourth-and-goal from the 2. Cameron Dicker’s 20-yard field goal gave the Chargers …

PHILADELPHIA — The challenge was presented to the Philadelphia Eagles locker room. Character has been tested with this team up against it, mired in a three-game losing streak with the 2023 season suddenly sinking similar to the Titanic.  Fingers have been pointing why the ship is even heading toward the iceberg, instead of trying to steer the vessel clear of …

The Bills trailed 10-0. They lead 14-10 at halftime. Buffalo woke up midway through the second quarter, getting out of its own way to score back-to-back touchdowns. The Bills had 15 plays for only 56 yards on their first three possessions, with all three ending in punts. They had a one-play, 57-yard score on a pass from Josh Allen to …

Week 16 in the NFL got off to an early start with three games played before a short Christmas Eve slate. Fourteen teams will play on the national television stage thanks to the Christmas holiday, with plenty of games having an effect on the AFC and NFC playoff races.  The Saturday slate featured the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Cincinnati Bengals …

Mason Rudolph’s teammates clearly appreciated his performance during the Steelers’ crucial win over the Bengals on Saturday night. Rudolph, who hadn’t started in a regular season game in over two years prior to Saturday’s 34-11 win, received the game ball from captain Cam Heyward.  “It was great,” Rudolph said of the gesture. “Cam’s our leader of our team. … It …

There will be no coal in my picking stocking this year, even if some out there think I am The Grinch.  With the holidays upon us, I got my first Christmas gift last week when I went 9-5-1 with my picks against the spread and 12-4 straight up. That brings my ATS record to 110-103-11and my straight-up picks record to …

Getty It appears that the Steelers’ locker room has appropriately dealt with the George Pickens’ situation. Jaylen Warren, the teammate Pickens didn’t block for during last Saturday’s loss to the Colts, was told by Pickens that his actions will be different next time.  Warren went viral this past week when he said he would have blocked for his teammate had …

Eagles vs. Giants predictions for Week 16 of NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles (10-4) are hosting the Giants (5-9) on Christmas Day at Lincoln Financial Field. Let’s get to our predictions: Reuben Frank (11-3) I seriously considered picking the Giants just because the way the last few weeks have gone, it’s hard to picture the …

Getty Mike Tomlin can continue coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers if that’s what he chooses to do. Despite rumors about a possible split, the Steelers want to extend Tomlin’s contract, according to NBC Sports. Tomlin’s current deal is set to expire after the 2024 season.  While the Steelers reportedly want to keep him, Tomlin has also given the franchise no indication …

USATSI While he tried to give it a go, Steelers starting quarterback Kenny Pickett will not play in Saturday’s must-win game against the Bengals. Pickett is, however, expected to be back on the field for Week 17’s road game against the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Media.  Pickett returned to practice this week, less than three weeks after he underwent …

As Christmas approaches, the NFL playoff races are as wild and confusing as ever, making the homestretch of the season one we’ll likely remember. The AFC entered Week 16 with nine teams boasting winning records and four with 8-6 records — all tied for the final playoff spot. The NFC had three 7-7 teams heading into Week 16.  The playoff …

49ers rookie Bell making strides, staying ready for next opportunity originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Ronnie Bell is ready for his next opportunity to step up. The rookie wide receiver only has been on the field for 132 offensive plays through 14 games, but with teammate Jauan Jennings still in the NFL’s concussion protocol, Bell …

Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers have an impressive track record of being in playoff contention every year, hence their run of consecutive .500 or better seasons. Pittsburgh re-entered the AFC playoff race with its 34-11 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, also making history with the win. The Steelers improved to 8-7 with the win, clinching their 20th consecutive eight-win season …

Getty Images Welcome to a rare Saturday edition of the Week 16 grades. The NFL was kind enough to give everyone an early Christmas gift in the form of a holiday doubleheader consisting of Bengals-Steelers and Bills-Chargers.  Each of these games carry a significant impact on the AFC playoff picture as the wild card picture is as close and jumbled as …

Just three weeks remain in the 2023 regular season and the Week 16 slated is packed with high-profile matchups that’ll certainly shake up the playoff picture. Division titles and playoff spots can be clinched over the course of the holiday weekend, and we’ll cap it off with a potential Super Bowl LVIII preview between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco …