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Quarterly NFL Report: Week 16

The Patriots (11-4), Titans (10-5), and Chiefs (10-5) have locked up their divisions. Pittsburgh and Baltimore are both 12-3 and still contending for the AFC North title.

The Falcons (12-3), Giants (11-4), Seahawks (10-5), and Packers (10-5) have all locked up their divisions in the NFC.

The Raiders, Colts, Texans, and Broncos (all 8-7) are vying for the sixth seed in the AFC playoffs.

The Saints (10-5), Panthers (10-5), and the Redskins (9-6) are competing for the two wild card spots in the NFC.


The Broncos at Raiders game has been flexed to Sunday night with potential playoff ramifications. It's understood if Oakland wins, they automatically secure the 6th seed no matter what.


Earlier reports said Cardinals coach Bruce Arians is considering retirement after this season is over. Arians has yet to confirm these reports and says he's focused on this season and finishing strong. Arizona has won their last four games.

Coaches rumored to be on the outs are Vikings HC Mike Zimmer, Rams HC Jeff Fisher, Bucs HC Lovie Smith, Bears HC John Fox, Cowboys HC Jason Garrett, and Bengals HC Marvin Lewis. Also, Jets HC Todd Bowles has been added to the list, as most feel his tenure with the Jets is over.


Seahawks corner Richard Sherman has been sidelined with a broken forearm. There's an understanding he will be cleared for the Wild Card round if Seattle plays then.

Colts quarterback Andrew Luck suffered broken ribs at Cincinnati in Week 16. The team isn't ruling him out or in for the Week 17 game against the Jaguars with a potential playoff spot on the line, but people around the league expect Luck to suit up.

Chiefs have lost playmaker Shock Linwood to a torn ACL for the upcoming postseason. Linwood had become a vital part of this young offense in Kansas City.

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Week 17

Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers win, 34-17.

Washington Redskins at New York Giants
Redskins win, 27-24.

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals win, 26-24.

Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans
Texans win, 34-31.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts
Colts win, 23-17.

New York Jets at Miami Dolphins
Dolphins win, 24-6.

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings
Lions win, 27-14.

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons
Panthers win, 27-20.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints
Buccaneers win, 37-28.

Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots
Patriots win, 31-20.

St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks
Seahawks win, 34-3.

Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears
Packers win, 42-13.

San Fransisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals win, 19-17.

Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers
Chiefs win, 24-23.

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys
Eagles win, 31-28.

Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders
Broncos win, 26-17.

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FINAL RECORDS & STANDINGS

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American Football Conference
EAST
New England Patriots (12-4)
Miami Dolphins (7-9)
Buffalo Bills (5-11)
New York Jets (1-15)

NORTH
Pittsburgh Steelers (13-3)
Baltimore Ravens (12-4)
Cleveland Browns (7-9)
Cincinnati Bengals (7-9)

SOUTH
Tennessee Titans (10-6)
Indianapolis Colts (9-7)
Houston Texans (9-7)
Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11)

WEST
Kansas City Chiefs (11-5)
Denver Broncos (9-7)
Oakland Raiders (8-8)
San Diego Chargers (6-10)


NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
EAST
New York Giants (11-5)
Washington Redskins (10-6)
Philadelphia Eagles (8-8)
Dallas Cowboys (5-11)

NORTH
Green Bay Packers (11-5)
Chicago Bears (7-9)
Detroit Lions (7-9)
Minnesota Vikings (2-14)

SOUTH
Atlanta Falcons (12-4)
Carolina Panthers (11-5)
New Orleans Saints (10-6)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9)

WEST
Seattle Seahawks (11-5)
Arizona Cardinals (6-10)
St. Louis Rams (5-11)
San Fransisco 49ers (4-12)

2018 NFL DRAFT ORDER

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1. New York Jets (1-15)
2. Minnesota Vikings (2-14)
3. San Fransisco 49ers (4-12)
4. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11)
5. Dallas Cowboys (5-11)
6. St. Louis Rams (5-11)
7. Buffalo Bills (5-11)
8. Arizona Cardinals (6-10)
9. San Diego Chargers (6-10)
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9)
11. Cincinnati Bengals (7-9)
12. Cleveland Browns (7-9)
13. Houston Texans (9-7) [from DET (7-9)]
14. Chicago Bears (7-9)
15. Miami Dolphins (7-9)
16. San Fransisco 49ers (4-12) [from PHI (8-8)]
17. Oakland Raiders (8-8)
18. Houston Texans (9-7)
19. Indianapolis Colts (9-7)
20. New Orleans Saints (10-6)
21-32. TBD

2017 NFL PLAYOFFS

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Wild Card weekend:
#6 Denver Broncos (9-7) at #3 Kansas City Chiefs (11-5)
#5 Baltimore Ravens (12-4) at #4 Tennessee Titans (10-6)

#6 Washington Redskins (10-6) at #3 New York Giants (11-5)
#5 Carolina Panthers (11-5) at #4 Seattle Seahawks (11-5)

Divisional round:
TBD at #2 New England Patriots (12-4)
TBD at #1 Pittsburgh Steelers (13-3)

TBD at #2 Green Bay Packers (11-5)
TBD at #1 Atlanta Falcons (12-4)

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NFL Coaching Carousel

The Minnesota Vikings have canned head coach Mike Zimmer after a disappointing 2-14 year with the team. Zimmer had missed the playoffs each of the four years he's been with the team, earning a 22-42 record, never reaching the .500 mark in a season.

The New York Jets have fired head coach Todd Bowles after coaching a team to the season's worst 1-15 record. Bowles had given his team an 8-8 record the year prior, but will be looking for a new job this offseason.

The St. Louis Rams have cut ties with Jeff Fisher. Fisher, after making the playoffs the year prior with an 11-5 record, followed it up with the inverse 5-11 this year. Many suspect Fisher won't be looking too long for a coaching job.

Buffalo has fired Rex Ryan after a 5-11 season this year. The Bills finished third in their division this year after a 10-6 season the previous year.

The Buccaneers have parted ways with head coach Lovie Smith after a 7-9 season. The Buccaneers have not had a winning record the past three seasons with the Lovie Smith and Jameis Winston duo.

Chicago has fired head coach John Fox after a 7-9 year. The Bears have watched the Packers the last two seasons win the Super Bowl, while the Bears were 8-8 in both those seasons. Many are interested how this impacts Carson Wentz and his development.

The Bengals have parted ways with longtime head coach Marvin Lewis after a 7-9 year at the bottom of the AFC North. Marvin Lewis is valued as one of the better head coaches on the market now.

While rumors were mentioned that Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians would retire, that is not officially the case. However, the Cardinals and Arians have decided to "mutually part ways" and Arians has stated he wants the year off to focus on his family and health.

After Black Monday, the Vikings, Jets, Rams, Bills, Buccaneers, Bears, Bengals, and Cardinals will all be looking for new head coaches.

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NFL WILD CARD PLAYOFFS

⁵ Baltimore Ravens @ ⁴ Tennessee Titans
Ravens win, 30-13.

⁶ Washington Redskins @ ³ New York Giants
Giants win, 24-17.

⁵ Carolina Panthers @ ⁴ Seattle Seahawks
Seahawks win, 28-25.

⁶ Denver Broncos @ ³ Kansas City Chiefs
Broncos win, 24-10.


This sets up
#5 Baltimore Ravens @ #2 New England Patriots
#6 Denver Broncos @ #1 Pittsburgh Steelers

#3 New York Giants @ #2 Green Bay Packers
#4 Seattle Seahawks @ #1 Atlanta Falcons

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NFL DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS

⁵ Baltimore Ravens @ ² New England Patriots
Ravens win, 26-20 in OT.

³ New York Giants @ ² Green Bay Packers
Giants win, 27-24.

⁴ Seattle Seahawks @ ¹ Atlanta Falcons
Falcons win, 33-28.

⁶ Denver Broncos @ ¹ Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers win, 38-10.


This sets up
#5 Baltimore Ravens @ #1 Pittsburgh Steelers

#3 New York Giants @ #1 Atlanta Falcons

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NFL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

⁵ Baltimore Ravens @ ¹ Pittsburgh Steelers

TEAM	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4	FINAL
Ravens	3	13	16	19	19 (Loss)
Steelers	0	7	10	20	20 (Win)

Steelers win, 20-19.


³ New York Giants @ ¹ Atlanta Falcons

TEAM	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4	FINAL
Giants	6	16	27	30	30 (Win)
Falcons	0	3	10	24	24 (Loss)

Giants win, 30-24.


This sets up
AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers versus NFC champion New York Giants
Super Bowl 52, US Bank Stadium (home of the Vikings)

* The Steelers will be going for a record-setting 7th Super Bowl win, currently tied with the Packers with six.
* The Giants will be going for their 5th Super Bowl win, tying the 49ers and in-division rival Dallas Cowboys.

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NFL SUPER BOWL 52

^(11-5) New York Giants versus ^(13-3) Pittsburgh Steelers

TEAM	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4	FINAL
Giants	0	3	6	19	19 (Loss)
Steelers	0	7	17	24	24 (Win)

The game was played in US Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings.


Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Steelers on winning Super Bowl 52, 24-19! The Steelers have won the most Super Bowls in history with this victory marking seven.

Super Bowl MVP honors were rewarded to Von Miller for an outstanding performance! (8 tackles and 3 sacks, along with a forced fumble)



Best of luck to every team next year who has the hopes of winning Super Bowl 53!

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FREE AGENTS 2018 -

QB Sam Bradford (Cleveland)
QB Drew Brees (New Orleans)
QB Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota)
QB Derek Carr (Oakland)
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (New England)
QB Robert Griffin III (Denver)
QB Brian Hoyer (Arizona)
QB Brock Osweiler (Houston)
QB Geno Smith (NY Jets)
QB Matthew Stafford (Denver)

RB Isaiah Crowell (Cleveland)
RB Matt Forte (Atlanta)
RB Arian Foster (Oakland)
RB Devonta Freeman (Atlanta)
RB Jeremy Hill (Cincinnati)
RB Carlos Hyde (San Fransisco)
RB Eddie Lacy (Green Bay)
RB Dion Lewis (New England)
RB Ryan Mathews (Philadelphia)
RB Alfred Morris (Denver)
RB Bishop Sankey (Tennessee)
RB Shane Vereen (NY Giants)

WR Danny Amendola (New England)
WR Jaron Brown (Arizona)
WR Brice Butler (Dallas)
WR Michael Campanaro (Baltimore)
WR Julian Edelman (New England)
WR Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona)
WR Taylor Gabriel (Atlanta)
WR DeAndre Hopkins (Houston)
WR DeSean Jackson (Philadelphia)
WR Jarvis Landry (Miami)
WR Marqise Lee (Jacksonville)
WR Jordan Matthews (Philadelphia)
WR Terrelle Pryor (Cleveland)
WR Paul Richardson (Seattle)
WR Allen Robinson (Jacksonville)
WR Eddie Royal (Chicago)
WR Mike Wallace (Baltimore)

TE Jace Amaro (NY Jets)
TE Tyler Eifert (Cincinnati)
TE Antonio Gates (San Diego)
TE Jimmy Graham (Seattle)
TE Niles Paul (Washington)
TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins (NY Jets)
TE Luke Willson (Seattle)

OT Gosder Cherilus (Dallas)
OT Cyrus Kouandjio (Buffalo)
OT Greg Robinson (St. Louis)
OT Nate Solder (New England)

G Jonathan Cooper (New England)
G DJ Fluker (San Diego)
G Ramon Foster (Pittsburgh)
G Shaun Lauvao (Washington)
G Evan Mathis (New England)
G Justin Pugh (NY Giants)
G Xavier Su'a-Filo (Houston)
G Chance Warmack (Tennessee)

C Danny Kilgore (San Fransisco)
C Weston Richburg (NY Giants)
C Brian Schwenke (Tennessee)
C Eric Wood (Buffalo)

DE Ezekiel Ansah (Detroit)
DE Tyson Alualu (Tennessee)
DE Adrian Clayborn (Atlanta)
DE Kony Ealy (Carolina)
DE Greg Hardy (Tampa Bay)
DE William Hayes (St. Louis)
DE Akiem Hicks (Chicago)
DE Demarcus Lawrence (Dallas)
DE Rob Ninkovich (New England)
DE Sheldon Richardson (NY Jets)
DE Stephon Tuitt (Pittsburgh)
DT Sharrif Floyd (Minnesota)
DT RaShede Hageman (Atlanta)
DT Tim Jernigan (Baltimore)
DT Star Lotulelei (Carolina)
DT Kyle Williams (Buffalo)
DL Calais Campbell (Arizona)

LB Jeremiah Attaochu (San Diego)
LB Connor Barwin (Philadelphia)
LB Nigel Bradham (Philadelphia)
LB Ahmad Brooks (San Fransisco)
LB Vontaze Burfict (Cincinnati)
LB Thomas Davis (Carolina)
LB Junior Galette (San Fransisco)
LB David Harris (NY Jets)
LB Koa Misi (Miami)
LB Trent Murphy (Washington)
LB Alec Ogletree (St. Louis)
LB Paul Posluszny (Jacksonville)
LB Aldon Smith (Denver)
LB DeMarcus Ware (Indianapolis)
LB Tahir Whitehead (Detroit)
LB Kyle Wilber (Dallas)
LB Wesley Woodyard (Tennessee)

CB Bashaud Breeland (Washington)
CB Malcolm Butler (New England)
CB Brandon Carr (New England)
CB Vontae Davis (Indianapolis)
CB Brent Grimes (Miami)
CB Jonathan Joseph (Houston)
CB Byron Maxwell (Seattle)
CB Xavier Rhodes (Minnesota)

S Morgan Burnett (Green Bay)
S Kam Chancellor (Seattle)
S TJ McDonald (St. Louis)
S Eric Reid (San Fransisco)
S Deshawn Shead (Seattle)
S Glover Quin (Detroit)
S Kenny Vaccaro (New Orleans)
S TJ Ward (Detroit)

K Graham Gano (Carolina)
K Sebastian Janikowski (Oakland)
K Matt Prater (Detroit)
P Dustin Colquitt (Kansas City)
P Chris Jones (Dallas)