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2023 NFL season: Six playoff contenders facing the toughest schedules down the stretch

2023 NFL season: Six playoff contenders facing the toughest schedules down the stretch

The holiday season brings the stretch run for the 2023 NFL campaign. However you celebrate, we can all gather ’round and appreciate what is sure to be a fascinating finish. With four games remaining for all 32 teams, a single playoff spot has been secured, and two clubs have been eliminated from postseason contention. Only…

Jalen Hurts on Eagles' back-to-back blowout losses: 'It's something that we're going through, not necessarily stuck in'

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered their second consecutive blowout loss to an NFC contender, falling 33-13 in Dallas on Sunday night. The dismal outings marked the second consecutive 20-plus point defeat after Philly getting pulverized by the San Francisco 49ers 42-19 in Week 13. It marked the first back-to-back losses by 20 or more points since…

Jets HC Robert Saleh: QB Zach Wilson 'outstanding' in successful return to starting lineup

Following the third benching of his career, Zach Wilson found some semblance of redemption, returning to lead the New York Jets to a 30-6 win over the Houston Texans. “The second half, I thought Zach probably played the best game of his career,” coach Robert Saleh said, via the Associated Press. “I thought he was outstanding…

Move the Sticks: Jim Nagy on changes to the Senior Bowl & updates on accepted invites

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks with the Executive Director of the Reese’s Senior Bowl Jim Nagy. Throughout the episode, Jim discusses his take on The Athletic’s article on the Panthers’ dysfunction, changes to the Senior Bowl regarding underclassmen being allowed to participate plus having more…

Raiders' Antonio Pierce learning from former head coaches as he aims to earn full-time job

Sign up for NFL+ to watch The Insiders every Monday-Friday at noon ET for more exclusive reports. As Antonio Pierce’s on-the-job training as Raiders interim head coach continues, he’s tapping into the experience of several men who have been there before. Sources say former NFL head coaches Tom Coughlin, Marvin Lewis and Adam Gase were…

Four unanswered quarterback questions heading into Sunday of Week 14

Sign up for NFL+ to watch The Insiders every Monday-Friday at noon ET for more exclusive reports. One of the defining themes of the 2023 season has been instability at the quarterback position. There have been an eye-popping number of backups starting games this year — 22, according to NFL Research. And there is a…

Injury roundup: Saints QB/TE Hill not expected to play vs. Panthers, but WR Chris Olave should be good to go

New Orleans Saints quarterback/tight end Taysom Hill is inactive for Sunday versus the Panthers. In addition, wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (thigh) is inactive, while wide receiver Chris Olave (illness) and defensive end Cameron Jordan (ankle) are active. Starting quarterback Derek Carr has already been cleared from concussion protocol after sustaining multiple injuries in last week’s…

LSU's Jayden Daniels wins 2023 Heisman Trophy

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won the 2023 Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, earning college football’s most vaunted individual award in his brilliant season for the Tigers. Daniels beat out fellow finalists Oregon QB Bo Nix, Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. and Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., earning 2,029 points. Penix finished second (1,701),…

Zach Ertz had serious conversations with six teams in playoff hunt; free-agent TE remains patient

Free-agent tight end Zach Ertz is biding his time as he looks to earn a second Super Bowl ring.  The three-time Pro Bowler has had serious conversations with six teams in the playoff hunt, but remains patient as he seeks the right fit, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Sunday, per a source. Ertz, who…