The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions in the “Sunday Night Football” matchup and now we know all 12 seeds for when the NFL playoffs begin next weekend. By beating the Lions, the Packers won the NFC North and will host the New York Giants in the Wild Card round.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts on the bench after …
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts on the bench after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-24.
Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24 to win NFC North
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers stiff arms Detroit Lions defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers stiff arms Detroit Lions defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit.
AFC has its 6 playoff teams; who will fill out NFC bracket?
In this Sept. 18, 2016, file photo, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson catches a pass in front of Minnesota Vikings strong safety Andrew Sendejo, left, during the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis.
5 Bold Predictions For Washington Redskins vs. Giants NFL Week 17
Dec 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins before warmups against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Redskins are getting ready to play the biggest game of their season.
Saints’ fans crying like it’s 2008?
Saints’ fans crying like it’s 2008? The New Orleans Saints enter Sunday’s 2016 regular-season finale headed nowhere again. Check out this story on dailyworld.com: Saints fans have a huge difference of opinion on whether Drew Brees has New Orleans pointing forward or still heading backwards entering the 2016 regular-season finale.
Who’ll claim the final two playoff spots?
Ten of the 12 postseason berths have been claimed. Two remain. Three, as a practical matter, are in contention for the final available spots, which come from the NFC North champion and the second wild card in the NFC.
Redskins need to beat Giants, hope for no Packers-Lions tie
It’ll be a long night for the Washington Redskins on Sunday, even if they beat the New York Giants at home in the afternoon. The Redskins face a virtual win and get into the playoffs scenario in their regular-season finale, with one hitch.
Down to the wire: Lions-Packers will decide NFC North
It’s not the biggest game in the history of Ford Field, though it’s probably the biggest that’s actually involved the Detroit Lions . Motown’s new football stadium opened in 2002, and since then it has hosted a Super Bowl and a Final Four.
Bucs want to finish strong, despite only slim playoff hopes
Tampa Bay’s slender playoff prospects are not foremost on Jameis Winston’s mind heading into what’s likely to be his team’s season finale against the Carolina Panthers . What matters more to the young quarterback is the Buccaneers not only finish strong against the defending NFC champions, but play with a fervor that doesn’t reflect the disappointment of letting a potential postseason berth slip away.
Mike Tolbert continues to be role model on, off field
Special Photo/Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez Douglas County native and Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert was named to his third Pro Bowl game of his nine-year professional career.
Avoiding injuries top priority for playoff-bound Cowboys
Staying healthy – not winning – is the top priority for the playoff-bound Dallas Cowboys when they visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday because they already clinched home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. “No game is meaningless,” Prescott said.
AFC has its 6 playoff teams. Who will fill out NFC bracket?
Bad form for the AFC, which has all six of its playoff qualifiers determined heading into the final Sunday of the schedule. While there are still some things to be decided there , the drama is center stage in the NFC.
Steve: A fitting Saints finale against arch-rival Falcons
Sunday, January 1st, 3:25pm on 870AM / 105.3FM Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA Saints +7 Under / Over: 56 This Saints season will conclude the same as the previous two; minus a spot in the playoffs. 2016 however does feel a little different since the defense has gotten better, as well as there being a stronger commitment to running the football.
Why Odell Beckham Jr. is conflicted about Redskins game
Here are the Giants, preparing for their regular-season finale against the Redskins, knowing a much more highly anticipated game awaits them in the first round of the playoffs, site undetermined, opponent undetermined, importance very much determined. “It’s hard to not look past this game, knowing what’s at stake and the position we’re in, can’t move up, can’t move down,” Beckham said Wednesday after practice.
Rodgers-to-Nelson: Packers’ prolific duo is on a roll
In this Dec. 11, 2016, file photo, Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers congratulates Jordy Nelson after a touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers and Nelson have worked with each for so long that it often seems they can create plays when Rodgers is in trouble just by making eye contact.
Cowboys rout Lions as Bryant catches two TD passes and throws one
With home-field advantage already wrapped up, the Cowboys didn’t let up in their seventh straight home win while matching their franchise record in victories, reached two other times. The biggest sign they were serious about this one came late in the third quarter, when Bryant took a reverse pitch from Dak Prescott and tucked the ball as if planning to run before pulling up and tossing a lefty lob to Jason Witten for an easy 10-yard score and a 35-21 lead.
Greg Olsen becomes first TE to record 3 consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons
Three-time Pro Bowl selection Greg Olsen on Saturday became the first tight end in NFL history to record three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Olsen set the record on a 17-yard catch from Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the second quarter of an NFC South game against the Atlanta Falcons.
NFL Week 16 Betting Picks: Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks Saturday, December 24, 2016, 4:25 pm Eastern, TV: Fox, NFL Sunday Ticket CenturyLink Field – Seattle, Washington Opening Line: Seattle -7 Current Line: Seattle -8 Opening Total: 44 Current Total: 43 Opening Money Line: Seahawks -380 / Cardinals +290 Current Money Line: Seahawks -360 / Cardinals +280 The 9-4-1 Seattle Seahawks have already clinched the NFC West title and are a half game up on the 9-5 Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions for the #2 seed in the NFC. The half game is the result of a bizarre 6-6 tie at the Arizona Cardinals earlier this season.
Christmas Eve NFL preview: (almost) everybody plays on Saturday
Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes.But according… Senate Republicans refused to give President Obama’s pick to replace Supreme Court Justice Scalia even the courtesy of a… Because Christmas falls on Sunday this year, there are only two games that day, with the rest of the Sunday games shifted to Erev Christmas . The four teams playing on Sunday must have drawn the short candy cane.
Rivalry games spice up holiday weekend in NFL
There’s been plenty of complaining about the NFL schedule this season. Not for Week 16, when those three gems and a few other strong matchups with postseason implications provide some extra gleam to this time of year.
Week 16 GameScout: Buccaneers at Saints
SERIES HISTORY: 50th regular-season meeting. Saints lead series, 30-19. After the Saints won seven consecutive games in the series from 2011 to 2014, sweeping the season series in 2012-14, the Bucs have won two of the last three matchups.
Week 16 GameScout: 49ers at Rams
SERIES HISTORY: 135th meeting. The 49ers lead the series, 67-64-3. The 49ers won the last meeting, which represents their only win of the season.
Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr.: ‘They Hit Us Right in the Mouth’
Giants 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the New York Giants as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Giants 101.
Philly Triumphs: Eagles soar over Giants in 24-19 victory
Malcolm Jenkins had the second two-interception game of his eight-year career, returning one for a touchdown, and the Philadelphia Eagles snapped a five-game slide by beating the Giants 24-19 on Thursday night. The loss handed Dallas the NFC East title – and home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs.
Bickley: Diminished Cardinals can learn from Seattle
… about the Cardinals’ loss to the Saints in their last home game of the season on Sunday. Thomas Hawthorne/azcentral sports Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kevin Minter sits down with Steve Benson of The Republic, and admits a weak spot for good food. …
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Kate Hairopoulos: Already thinking ahead to the off-season, huh? The Super Bowl is still some 40 days away:) I can tick off a couple storylines that come to mind: bunch of players in the secondary whose contracts are up after this season….Will LB Jaylon Smith’s nerve in his knee regenerate after a full year? ….Will the Cowboys decide to invest in a defensive pass rusher? ….Will Dak be able to repeat and sustain his rookie success? …Will Cowboys be able to sign OG Zack Martin to a long-term deal? ….Whatever Jerry happens to stir up. ….I could go on.
Week 16 predix: Giants in a big spot
All but one game this weekend has postseason ramifications tied to it. Yet, before getting you knee-deep into the schedule, I must get a small gripe off my football chest.
Lions, Cowboys chase division titles in Stafford homecoming
Lions clinch NFC North with win and Green Bay loss or tie or tie and Green Bay loss. There’s also scenario where Lions clinch playoff berth with loss.
QB Ryan looks to put up big numbers against Panthers again
Falcons can clinch NFC South with win and Tampa Bay loss or tie. QB Matt Ryan threw for 503 yards and four TDs in last meeting vs. Panthers.
Eagles standing in way of Giants’ clinching playoff berth
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Detroit wide receiver Anquan Boldin is tackled by New York Giants’ Janoris Jenkins , Eli Apple and Andrew Adams during the first half of Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium. The Giants won, 17-6.
Why Super Bowl contenders need to fear the Giants
The Giants have a dominating defense front to back capable of short circuiting the most high-powered offenses and they have Odell Beckham, who not only is always the best player on the field, but comes equipped with Eli Manning, who can get him the ball in the tightest windows or put it out there for one-handed catches with OBJ’s right or left hand. All of a sudden, the Giants are a team nobody is going to want to play in January – or even the first Sunday in February.
Red-letter day: Elliott, Cowboys bounce back, top Bucs 26-20
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten fights off a tackle attempt by Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Javien Elliott after catching a pass in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley tries to stay inbounds after catching a pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Keith Tandy pursues in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.
Bucs Postseason Chances Remain Strong
NFC Playoff Picture Update: The Buccaneers saw their winning streak snapped Sunday in Dallas but still have several optimistic avenues to the postseason. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw their five-game winning streak come to an end on Sunday night in Dallas, but their playoff hopes are still very much alive.
Packers, Giants, Titans improve playoff hopes
The Packers are right back in the mix for an NFC North title thanks to a last-second win over the Bears and help from the Giants , who beat the Lions and put pressure on the Cowboys in the NFC East. The Chiefs temporarily lost control of their division championship hopes, and all three teams vying for first place in the AFC South got big wins.
Packers, Giants, Titans improve playoff hopes
The Packers are right back in the mix for an NFC North title thanks to a last-second win over the Bears and help from the Giants , who beat the Lions and put pressure on the Cowboys in the NFC East. The Chiefs temporarily lost control of their division championship hopes, and all three teams vying for first place in the AFC South got big wins.
Lions still control playoff fate despite loss to Giants
Coach Jim Caldwell and his players refuse to look that far ahead. After losing 17-6 to the Giants on Sunday, Detroit ‘s focus is solely on the Cowboys and their meeting in Dallas on Dec. 26. “I view it like I’ve viewed it all season long, like I’ve viewed it since I’ve been here,” Caldwell said.
Lions still control playoff fate despite loss to Giants
Coach Jim Caldwell and his players refuse to look that far ahead. After losing 17-6 to the Giants on Sunday, Detroit ‘s focus is solely on the Cowboys and their meeting in Dallas on Dec. 26. “I view it like I’ve viewed it all season long, like I’ve viewed it since I’ve been here,” Caldwell said.
O’Hara’s Final Thoughts: Stafford watch
Stafford’s history: The guessing game on how Stafford will perform leading the Detroit Lions’ offense against the New York Giants today with an injured middle finger on his right hand is just that – a guessing game. What is not open to debate is the importance of the game.
5 things to watch: Lions at Giants
The Detroit Lions take on the New York Giants today in a matchup with huge playoff implications. The Lions are trying to keep their distance from Green Bay and Minnesota in the NFC North, while New York attempts to keep pace with the first-place Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East.