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The top of the NFC is the place to be on Sunday afternoon of Week 16 of the NFL season. The Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are all 12-2 and vying for the No. 1 seed with the playoffs quickly approaching. The Lions are in the driver's seat right now, controlling their own destiny, but any slip-up means the Eagles would have a crack at that all-important first-round bye. Philly, which has already lost QB Jalen Hurts to a concussion, will be tested Sunday in Washington against a 9-5 Commanders team that is trying to develop a rhythm down the stretch. They've won their last two games, but looked shaky in a 1-point win over the Saints last week. The Eagles take the NFC East division title with a win, while the Commanders clinch a playoff berth with a win Sunday and losses by the Falcons and Rams or Falcons and Seahawks.
The Lions can hold on to that top spot in the NFC with a win at the Bears in the early window, while Minnesota takes on Seattle in the late window.
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- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 9:16 PM GMT+1
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 9:15 PM GMT+1
Tyler Higbee TD in his 2024 debut!
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 9:13 PM GMT+1
Bears still have some fight vs. Lions
The Lions may be feasting on the Bears' defense, but Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze aren't done yet.
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 9:08 PM GMT+1
Eagles get 4th takeaway on Commanders catch-and-fumble
The Commanders may want to work on ball security.
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 9:05 PM GMT+1
Here's another look at that wild Lions fake fumble for a TD
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 9:00 PM GMT+1
Falcons are rolling
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:59 PM GMT+1
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:58 PM GMT+1
The Lions are just having fun out there
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:56 PM GMT+1
Browns finally get on the board vs. Bengals
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:48 PM GMT+1
Falcons get another pick-six on Giants, who have been very bad
The Falcons now have a sizable lead on the Giants thanks to this pick-six.
Dan Duggan, Giants reporter for The Athletic, is not having a good time today.
Despite Daboll looking like he was going to murder Drew Lock at times in the first half, no QB change after halftime
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) December 22, 2024
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:45 PM GMT+1
Jonathan Taylor is having himself a DAY
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:42 PM GMT+1
The Eagles may need a new kicker soon...
Jake Elliott -- who has the most 50+ yard FGs in #Eagles history -- is now 0-for-6 on 50+ yard FG attempts this season.
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) December 22, 2024
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:36 PM GMT+1
Aaron Rodgers still has some moves
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:34 PM GMT+1
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:28 PM GMT+1
Michael Penix first-half stats
First-half line for Michael Penix: 9/16 for 110 yards. Receivers had several drops, including Kyle Pitts losing control of a pass at the goal line that the Giants turned into an interception. Respectable beginning for Penix; ATL 17, NYG 7 at half.
— Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee) December 22, 2024
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:26 PM GMT+1
Giants deny Falcons TD and get the pick-off in the process
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:24 PM GMT+1
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:21 PM GMT+1
Myles Garrett is a sack machine
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:20 PM GMT+1
Commanders getting closer...
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:15 PM GMT+1
Bijan Robinson scores 10th TD of season
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:11 PM GMT+1
Bears get on the board vs. Lions
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:09 PM GMT+1
Cardinals show some life
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:08 PM GMT+1
The only man who could catch this Pickett throw was A.J. Brown
This ball thrown by Eagles' fill-in QB Kenny Pickett was *bad*. Thankfully it was thrown to A.J. Brown, who is a magician.
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:06 PM GMT+1
The Colts are awake and scoring touchdowns
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:04 PM GMT+1
Do the Cardinals know they're playing right now?
The Panthers have been all over the Cardinals in this game. Do the Cards know they're playing a real game right now?
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 8:04 PM GMT+1
Eagles will play remainder of Commanders game without Jalen Hurts
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:56 PM GMT+1
Falcons pick-off ends with Jessie Bates doing Deion's classic celly
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:52 PM GMT+1
Jared Goff and Jameson Williams connect for massive Lions TD
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:51 PM GMT+1
Holy crap Saquon Barkley
Jalen Hurts is out? No problem, the Eagles have Saquon Barkley.
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:47 PM GMT+1
Bryce Young's got legs!
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:46 PM GMT+1
Kenny Pickett's interception leads to Commanders TD
Kenny Pickett, who is in for Jalen Hurts (for the moment, at least) threw an interception, and the Commanders made good on that opportunity by scoring a TD.
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:42 PM GMT+1
Are the Jets cooking? The Jets might be cooking...
The Jets just picked off Matt Stafford. New York might have a game going here...
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:34 PM GMT+1
Titans schooling Colts after one quarter
The Colts can be eliminated from playoff contention today, and the Titans are fully aware of that.
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:32 PM GMT+1
Jalen Hurts goes to locker room, being evaluated for concussion
Injury Update: QB Jalen Hurts is being evaluated for a concussion.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 22, 2024
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM GMT+1
Kenny Pickett in for Jalen Hurts, throws TD to A.J. Brown
There's no word yet as to why Hurts is out or if he might return. Backup Kenny Pickett is in, and he went 3-for-3 with a TD to A.J Brown to finish the last drive.
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:28 PM GMT+1
Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams are on the same wavelength
Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams continue their late-season push to run it back in 2025. They’re grooving, just like Rodgers on his TD celebration after this one. pic.twitter.com/Tyku219umV
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 22, 2024
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:26 PM GMT+1
Carolina gets on the board first with Chuba Hubbard TD
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:22 PM GMT+1
Joe Burrow is a magic man
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:15 PM GMT+1
Saquon Barkley scores TD for Eagles, becomes their single-season rushing leader
Saquon Barkley becomes the first #Eagles player to ever rush for 1,700 yards in a season.
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) December 22, 2024
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:13 PM GMT+1
Benglas force goal line fumble
Instead of scoring a touchdown after that fast start, the Browns gave up the ball when the Bengals defense punched out the ball at the goal line.
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:10 PM GMT+1
Browns off to a quick start
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:05 PM GMT+1
There are a LOT of Eagles fans at Northwest Stadium today
Tons of Birds fans have made the drive down 95 to watch their beloved Eagles try to clinch the NFC East against the Commanders. It almost looks like they outnumber Washington fans.
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM GMT+1
Will the Rams be able to handle the cold at MetLife Stadium?
The Rams are playing the Jets at MetLife Stadium, where it is currently 21 degrees and only expected to get one degree warmer while the sun is up. Sauce Gardner thinks the Jets have the advantage over the warm weather Rams.
"I ain't gonna say they're not used to it, but I know in L.A. it's probably 80 degrees right now. So I know they weren't expecting this."
Sauce Gardner tells @Melanie_Collins the Jets aim to keep the Rams offense frozen solid pic.twitter.com/iNAamrvNDx
— NFL on CBS ???? (@NFLonCBS) December 22, 2024
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 6:15 PM GMT+1
Inactives: Browns vs. Bengals
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 6:15 PM GMT+1
Inactives: Eagles vs. Commanders
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 6:14 PM GMT+1
Inactives: Rams vs. Jets
Rams inactives: Stetson Bennett, Tyler Johnson, Cody Schrader, Emmanuel Forbes, Dylan McMahon, Warren McClendon Jr.
So Rams keep all four tight ends active in Tyler Higbee's debut.
— Adam Grosbard (@AdamGrosbard) December 22, 2024
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 6:12 PM GMT+1
Inactives: Titans vs. Colts
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 6:11 PM GMT+1
Inactives: Lions vs. Bears
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 6:10 PM GMT+1
Inactives: Cardinals vs. Panthers
Panthers' inactives:
WR Xavier LegetteS Jordan FullerCB Shemar BartholomewWR Velus Jones Jr.CB Akayleb EvansC Cade MaysOL Brandon Walton
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) December 22, 2024
- Sun, December 22, 2024 at 6:08 PM GMT+1
Inactives: Giants vs. Falcons
GIANTS INACTIVES:CB Greg StromanCB Dee WilliamsCB Divaad WilsonG Aaron StinnieDL Casey RogersQB Tim Boyle (emergency 3rd QB)
FALCONS INACTIVES:RB Carlos WashingtonDE Brandon DorlusG Elijah WilkinsonT Brandon ParkerWR Casey WashingtonWR Dylan Drummond pic.twitter.com/DW4glT1lba
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) December 22, 2024