The Detroit Lions may just be the most dominant team in the NFL right now and they are doing it without one of their best players. Defensive end, Aidan Hutchinson, suffered a broken tibia and fibula back in week 6 that will sideline him for some time. The Lions got some good news over the weekend when it was reported that Hutchinson could be ready to play when the Super Bowl comes around. But the Lions have to make it there first. Check out what the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, and other NFL teams are talking about in our roundup.
AFC EAST:
New England Patriots (viaPats Pulpit)
Patriots’ 7 goals coming out of the bye week - Pats Pulpit
The Patriots will return to action on Sunday versus the Arizona Cardinals.
New York Jets (viaGang Green Nation)
From the Cusp of Victory to Overtime: New York Jets’ Week 14 Game Management Failures vs. Miami Dolphins - Gang Green Nation
How the Jets missed an opportunity to put the Dolphins away.
Buffalo Bills (viaBuffalo Rumblings)
Buffalo Bills’ glaring weaknesses exposed by Los Angeles Rams in Week 14 - Buffalo Rumblings
Once again, HC Sean McDermott’s biggest flaw played too big of a role in a losing effort
AFC NORTH:
Baltimore Ravens (viaBaltimore Beatdown)
Ravens voted most dangerous AFC Wild-card contender - Baltimore Beatdown
NFL fans believe the Ravens are the AFC Wild-card team they are most concerned about.
Pittsburgh Steelers (viaBehind the Steel Curtain)
Steelers takeaways: 5 overreactions from Pittsburgh’s 27-14 win over the Cleveland Browns - Behind the Steel Curtain
Takeaways, overreactions, and random musings from the Steelers’ Week 14 win.
Cincinnati Bengals (viaCincy Jungle)
Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase celebrate win with iconic Simpsons donuts - Cincy Jungle
THE duo strikes again and shows why they are the best in the NFL
Cleveland Browns (viaDawgs By Nature)
Jameis Winston time as Browns starter over? DTR waiting in the wings - Dawgs By Nature
After more turnovers by Jameis Winston, should the Browns hand things over to Dorian Thompson-Robinson (DTR)?
AFC SOUTH:
Houston Texans (viaBattle Red Blog)
Houston Texans may not even make the playoffs - Battle Red Blog
Waiting for next season since 2002 continues.
Tennessee Titans (viaMusic City Miracles)
No one wants hear about positives after latest Titans loss to Jaguars - Music City Miracles
Come on, Brian!
Jacksonville Jaguars (viaBig Cat Country)
Jaguars snap five-game skid, beating Tennessee 10-6 in Nashville - Big Cat Country
The Jaguars are victorious against the Titans on the road, winning 10-6 in a rainy AFC South matchup.
Indianapolis Colts (viaStampede Blue)
Hit or Bust: the 2023 Draft QBs sophomore years take a turn - Stampede Blue
Never evaluate a player off of just 1 year, especially at QB. The 2023 draft is proving the old adage true, it typically takes at least 3 years to fully evaluate a draft pick. Especially as fortunes turn for several of these young QBs.
AFC WEST:
Denver Broncos (viaMile High Report)
Ultimate Fan: It’s easy to BO-lieve in the Broncos this season - Mile High Report
For the first time in many years, the Bye Week edition of the Ultimate Fan Guide means recounting some great games so far and still having hope for a post season. What a great place to be.
Los Angeles Chargers (viaBolts from the Blue)
Chargers-Chiefs Winners/Losers: Khalil Mack made life hard for Patrick Mahomes - Bolts From The Blue
Khalil Mack made Sunday night a rough outing for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense while Quentin Johnston caught his 7th TD of the season.
Las Vegas Raiders (viaSilver and Black Pride)
Raiders news: Aidan O’Connell out with knee injury - Silver And Black Pride
Another quarterback injury for the Las Vegas Raiders as Aidan O’Connell was ruled out with a knee injury at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday
Kansas City Chiefs (viaArrowhead Pride)
Chiefs News: Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid on 9th straight AFC West title - Arrowhead Pride
The Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback and head coach were all smiles after the team defeated the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night to clinch yet another division title.
NFC EAST:
New York Giants (viaBig Blue View)
‘Things I think’: Pros, cons of Giants keeping Brian Daboll - Big Blue View
What will matter most to Giants ownership — embarrassment or effort?
Philadelphia Eagles (viaBleeding Green Nation)
Eagles discuss passing game struggles in win over the Panthers - Bleeding Green Nation
The Eagles passing game hasn’t been the priority since the bye week, and that lack of attention is starting to be a problem.
Dallas Cowboys (viaBlogging the Boys)
Dallas Cowboys punt block turned disaster... explained - Blogging The Boys
Dallas Cowboys punt block turned disaster... explained
Washington Commanders (viaHogs Haven)
Commanders Roster Move: Jamison Crowder’s 21-day practice window - Hogs Haven
Jamison playoff run?
NFC NORTH:
Green Bay Packers (viaAcme Packing Company)
The Packers are playing for pride the rest of the season - Acme Packing Company
A historically strong NFC North has sucked the air out of the playoff race
Detroit Lions (viaPride of Detroit)
Aidan Hutchinson injury update: Jay Glazer provides most optimistic timeline - Pride Of Detroit
FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer provided the most optimistic Aidan Hutchinson injury update thus far.
Chicago Bears (viaWindy City Gridiron)
Five Bears Takes: With Matt Eberflus out, the Bears are still bad - Windy City Gridiron
The wicked witch of the East might be gone, but the Bears’ inability to win a game sure isn’t. Despite the optimism surrounding sweeping changes made on Black Friday, Chicago proved that their lost season is exactly that.
Minnesota Vikings (viaDaily Norseman)
Why the “Sam Darnold Problem” Doesn’t Actually Exist - Daily Norseman
It’s all a part of the plan
NFC SOUTH:
New Orleans Saints (viaCanal Street Chronicles)
Saints’ Takes Another Hit: Carr Suffers Hand Injury 2024 - Canal Street Chronicles
Carr was injured late in the game after coming down hard on his left arm.
Atlanta Falcons (viaThe Falcoholic)
Week 14 3 up and 3 down: Raheem Morris is going down with the ship - The Falcoholic
Morris’s defense of Kirk Cousins makes no sense, while Tyler Allgeier and Arnold Ebiketie shine.
Carolina Panthers (viaCat Scratch Reader)
Monday Morning Optimist: A Bryce Young reality check minute - Cat Scratch Reader
What are we really expecting at this point in the season?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (viaBucs Nation)
Notes and stats from the Bucs 28-13 win over the Raiders - Bucs Nation
Despite miscues, offense continues to hit milestones.
NFC WEST:
San Francisco 49ers (viaNiners Nation)
49ers news: Ben Bartch suffered a high-ankle sprain; Isaac Guerendo a foot sprain - Niners Nation
The San Francisco 49ers could head into Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams without their backup left guard and top three running backs
Arizona Cardinals (viaRevenge of the Birds)
Arizona Cardinals odds to make the playoffs are now extremely low - Revenge of the Birds
FanDuel’s playoff odds for the Arizona Cardinals are now very long.
Seattle Seahawks (viaField Gulls)
Mike Macdonald’s aggressively retooled Seattle Seahawks roster fuels playoff hopes - Field Gulls
Mike Macdonald and John Schneider have a clear message: they won’t stop searching for the right athletes to put on the field.
Los Angeles Rams (viaTurf Show Times)
Are Rams better than they were last season? - Turf Show Times
Sean McVay is 33-18 after November in his career