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As the Philadelphia Eagles prepared to take the ball in the fourth quarter, offensive linemen were buzzing. “We got 48 more yards,” left guard Landon Dickerson told left tackle Jordan Mailata. The Eagles led the Dallas Cowboys by 27 points. Forty-eight yards until what, Mailata asked? “To 2K, you big dummy,” Mailata recalled Dickerson’s response. Running back Saquon Barkley was …

Subscribe to Inside Coverage In this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab dive into the fallout from every game of Week 17 NFL action, from a looming monster matchup to a coaching decision that could change the landscape of the 2024 season. Fitz and Frank agree: next week’s showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions is …

Eagles grades by position after demolition of Cowboys originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles took care of business on Sunday, beating the Cowboys 41-7 to clinch the NFC East title. They came into the game with their backup quarterback and finished with their third-stringer but that didn’t matter. The Eagles dominated on Sunday and swept their biggest rival. …

If there was any debate left, it ended in a shower of cheers and water — on the shoulders of teammates and celebrated by the Minnesota Vikings’ social media account — in full view of head coach Kevin O’Connell, who looked on with a smile as he watched Sam Darnold get hoisted into the air. The Vikings have their quarterback. …

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers sit heading into matchup vs. Lions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The playoff field is just about set. However, it wouldn’t be the final week of the NFL season without a little bit of drama. Five teams are fighting for two playoff spots. For the final time this season … Here is where …

There was a shakeup in the NFL Draft order after Week 17. The New York Giants played their way out of the top overall pick with a surprising victory Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, an outcome that benefitted the New England Patriots who moved into the draft’s top position. Here are some of the ramifications of that Giants victory, which …

Getty Images Every year, the NFL waits as long as possible before announcing the full Week 18 schedule and that announcement finally came on Sunday night.  The final week of the NFL season will kick off on Saturday with a doubleheader and then close out on Sunday night with the Lions and Vikings battling in Detroit. That will be the …

5 things I care about Sam Darnold, going through his progressions When we talk about “quarterback whisperer” offensive play-callers, we often frame it as the head coach setting up a “quarterback-proof” system. There is no question that Kevin O’Connell’s offense is exceptionally well-designed and this is one of the premiere quarterback ecosystems in the NFL. But the Darnold reclamation season …

The NFL regular season is starting to come to a close with some exciting storylines as the postseason draws near. Saquon Barkley is going for Eric Dickerson’s rushing record while the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions each have 13+ wins and will fight in a winner-take-all Week 18 battle for the NFC North and home-field advantage in the NFC.  The …

The Commanders took the second half kickoff and went 69 yards in 15 plays to draw within 17-14 of the Falcons. Washington scored on Jayden Daniels’ 10-yard touchdown pass to tight end Zach Ertz on third-and-8. Ertz also had a 37-yard catch on the drive after receiver K.J. Osborn was called for a holding penalty. The Commanders also converted a …

Patriots’ 2025 opponents set after Week 17 games originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ list of opponents for the 2025 NFL season is set in stone. As the last-place team in the AFC East, the Patriots (3-13) will schedule matchups against the last-place squads in the AFC South, AFC West, and NFC East. Those teams are …

One more week left in the 2024 regular season and the playoff picture (and first pick in the draft picture) is coming into shape. Nate Tice and Charles McDonald discuss the five biggest results from Week 17’s Saturday and Sunday action, leading off with the Minnesota Vikings’ well-earned divisional win over the Green Bay Packers. Nate & Charles discuss how …

The Commanders were driving for the lead with a first down at the Atlanta 12 when center Tyler Biadasz was called for holding. On the next play, Jayden Daniels never saw linebacker Kaden Elliss, who had dropped in coverage. Elliss intercepted a pass intended for Jamison Crowder and returned it 12 yards to the Atlanta 28. The Falcons then went …

Saquon Barkley had a historic end to his fantasy football season. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley entered the record books while helping the Eagles clinch the NFC East, becoming just the ninth running back in NFL history to run for 2,000 yards. He saw a season-high 31 carries with Jalen …

The 13-2 Detroit Lions are preparing for an NFC Championship rematch on Monday night, as they are in Santa Clara, California, to take on the San Francisco 49ers. However, with what occurred in the NFC North on Sunday, the Lions’ plans for Monday night may have been altered.  On Sunday afternoon, the now 14-2 Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers, 27-25. …