Shortly after the Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 34–17, the Washington Commanders came back to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 36–33 with six seconds left in the game. An Eagles loss holds a lot of weight for the No.
With the Philadelphia Eagles losing in Week 16, the Lions saw a chance to bump back up in the power rankings. Let’s run through those various media polls entering the penultimate week of the season.
The Detroit Lions dominated the Bears from start to finish Sunday, scoring the game's first 20 points and cruising to victory at frigid Soldier Field.
DETROIT – Which team would get the No. 1 seed in the NFC if the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles both win their final three games of the season? The Lions' 11-game winning streak came to an end Sunday with a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
If the Vikings beat the Packers on Sunday, the Lions can clinch the NFC North with a win in Week 18 no matter what they do vs. the 49ers.
In the wake of the team’s success, Hurts and Barkley decided to give a special joint holiday gift to their offensive line for Christmas this year—to whom Hurts may be particularly grateful given the Eagles’ notorious “Tush Push” play.
Detroit Lions safety Brandon Joseph was released from the team after he was arrested for suspicion of operating under the influence.
The football bounces away from DeVonta Smith after the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver dropped a pass during an NFL game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape, as the Washington Commanders earned a massive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to set themselves up for their first playoff berth in four years.
The NFL playoff picture is growing clearer as we have two games remaining in the season. In the NFC, a division leader changed and some teams were eliminated from contention. Four spots have been clinched.
The Washington Commanders have been one of the league's biggest surprises this season with 10 wins after winning just four a year ago. Their performances this s