NFL Nation reporters detail the biggest storylines -- and what they mean going
forward -- for every team coming out of Week 15.
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EASTBuffalo Bills (7-7)Rex Ryans parking spot at 1 Bills Drive appears to be
safe, for at least one more week. Buffalos 33-13 win over the Browns avoided an
embarrassing loss for the Bills against a winless team, and even though Ryan
might not be able to save his job with season-ending wins over the Dolphins and
Jets, it would be odd for the Bills to fire Ryan this week after a 20-point
victory. -- Mike RodakWeek 16:?vs. Miami, Saturday, 1 p.m. ETMiami Dolphins
(9-5)Backup quarterback Matt Moore emerged with a career-high four touchdown
throws in Saturday nights win over the Jets. Moores performance after nearly
five years on the shelf provides himself and the Dolphins a big confidence boost
that Moore can quickly shake the rust and win important December games down the
stretch. -- James WalkerWeek 16: at Buffalo, Saturday, 1 p.m. ETNew England
Patriots (12-2)Playing turnover-free football with the type of complementary
football Bill Belichick preaches between offense, defense and special teams, the
Patriots beat the Broncos in Denver -- which has been their kryptonite -- to
clinch the AFC East title for an NFL-record eighth straight year while also
earning a first-round playoff bye. Now, the Pats shoot for home-field advantage,
which as they learned last year was so critical. -- Mike ReissWeek 16: vs. New
York Jets, Saturday, 1 p.m. ETNew York Jets (4-10)Once again, the Jets have a
quarterback question: Bryce Petty suffered a chest injury Saturday night and
underwent tests on Sunday. The team hasnt disclosed the results. If Petty cant
play this week against the Patriots, the Jets will probably turn back to Ryan
Fitzpatrick. Rookie Christian Hackenberg is a remote option. Petty has
struggled, but he will get another shot to improve, if healthy. -- Rich
CiminiWeek 16: at New England, Saturday, 1 p.m. ETAFC NORTHBaltimore Ravens
(8-6)The emotions are already running high for Sundays game in Pittsburgh. The
Christmas Day showdown will likely determine the AFC North champion. Since John
Harbaugh became coach in 2008, the Ravens have won five times in Pittsburgh, the
most of any team in that span. Im sure its what everybody wants, QB Joe Flacco
said. Were up for the challenge. -- Jamison HensleyWeek 16: at Pittsburgh,
Sunday, 4:30 p.m. ETCincinnati Bengals (5-8-1)The Bengals are now playing for
pride after being eliminated from the playoffs with Sundays loss to the
Steelers. This is the first time since 2010 that the Bengals wont make the
postseason. Head coach Marvin Lewis has yet to win a playoff game in Cincinnati.
-- Katherine TerrellWeek 16: at Houston, Saturday, 8:25 p.m. ETCleveland Browns
(0-14)What would a week be without a Browns quarterback decision? Hue Jackson
said hell ponder the possibility of replacing Robert Griffin III for Saturdays
game against the Chargers. The coach will review the tape of Sundays 33-13 loss
in Buffalo before making a decision, but his fight to win a game is so
determined he could go to rookie Cody Kessler or veteran Josh McCown. -- Pat
McManamonWeek 16: vs. San Diego, Saturday, 1 p.m. ETPittsburgh Steelers
(9-5)After Sundays wildly physical win in Cincinnati, the Steelers were ready to
talk about the Ravens, who come to Pittsburgh for a Christmas Day clash with
huge playoff implications. The Steelers know whats at stake in their upcoming
game: the AFC North. Whoever wins that?game is most likely going to?the
playoffs, said linebacker Ryan Shazier. Added running back LeVeon Bell, whos
ready for Baltimores defensive front: We understand what we have to do. --
Jeremy FowlerWeek 16:?vs. Baltimore, Sunday, 4:30 p.m. ETAFC SOUTHHouston Texans
(8-6)The big question for the Texans this week is who will start at quarterback
on Saturday against the Bengals. Bill OBrien benched starting QB Brock Osweiler
in Sundays comeback victory over the Jaguars for backup Tom Savage after
Osweiler threw two first-half interceptions. OBrien wouldnt name Saturdays
starter after the game. With the Titans victory on Sunday, the Texans stay tied
atop the AFC South with Tennessee. -- Sarah BarshopWeek 16: vs. Cincinnati,
Saturday, 8:25 p.m. ETIndianapolis Colts (7-7)The Colts best win of the season
quickly lost its shine when Tennessee and Houston also won on Sunday, keeping
Indianapolis in third place in the AFC South. The Colts need to win their final
two games, and hope both Tennessee and Houston lose next week and that the
Titans to beat the Texans in Week 17 in order to win the division. -- Mike
WellsWeek 16: at Oakland, Saturday, 4:05 p.m. ETJacksonville Jaguars (2-12)The
Jaguars have officially begun their coaching search now that they fired Gus
Bradley following Sundays 21-20 loss at Houston. Owner Shad Khan said GM Dave
Caldwell will lead the search for a new coach, which seems to indicate that
Caldwells position in 2017 is safe. Why would you allow a GM to hire a new coach
if youre going to fire him once the season ends? -- Mike DiRoccoWeek 16:?vs.
Tennessee, Saturday, 1 p.m. ETTennessee Titans (8-6)For each of the past seven
seasons, the Titans and Jaguars have split their series. The Titans won the
first meeting this season on Oct. 27. If they can break the streak and win at
Jacksonville on Christmas Eve to sweep Jacksonville in 2016, the Titans will
play for the AFC South title on Jan. 1 at home against Houston. Tennessee has
gone a month without turning the ball over. Now, the Titans will need to clean
up the three turnovers they got away with in their upset of the Chiefs on Sunday
and avoid losing to an interim coach who will be named Monday to fill Gus
Bradleys headset. -- Paul KuharskyWeek 16: at Jacksonville, Saturday, 1 p.m.
ETAFC WESTDenver Broncos (8-6)The Broncos held Tom Brady to 188 yards without a
touchdown pass, a 50 percent completion rate and the high-powered Patriots to 16
points. Still, the Broncos didnt win and the 16-3 loss makes their playoff
chances almost a vapor. Two first-half turnovers by Denver turned into 10 New
England points, and the Broncos never recovered. After the game, coach Gary
Kubiak said he didnt know all the playoff scenarios, but that he did know the
Broncos have to win their last two games and get to 10 wins to even think about
it. -- Jeff LegwoldWeek 16:?at Kansas City, Sunday, 8:30 p.m. ETKansas City
Chiefs (10-4)The Chiefs have counted on Alex Smith not to make the big mistake
that costs them a victory. But he did so for the second time this season on
Sunday against the Titans when he threw a bad end-zone interception with the
Chiefs in easy field-goal range. Those three points would have been useful in
what was an eventual 19-17 loss. Smith made a similar play in last months loss
to Tampa Bay, one that also ended with the Chiefs on the short end of a 19-17
score. -- Adam TeicherWeek 16: vs. Denver, Sunday, 8:30 p.m. ETOakland Raiders
(11-3)The Raiders survived the Chargers, 19-16, on Sunday to clinch their first
playoff berth since 2002 and, courtesy of Kansas Citys loss to the Tennessee
earlier that day, reclaimed first place in the AFC West. Win out and the Raiders
would also clinch at least a top-two seed in the playoffs with a first-round bye
and an ensuing home playoff game -- yes, just two years after starting out 0-10,
and in coach Jack Del Rios second season in Oakland. But when asked what was on
his mind as the final seconds ticked off the clock of the Raiders
playoff-clinching victory, a focused Derek Carr smiled. Indianapolis, he said.
-- Paul GutierrezWeek 16: vs. Indianapolis, Saturday, 4:05 p.m.San Diego
Chargers (5-9)The Chargers have been mathematically eliminated from postseason
consideration and are playing for pride for a second straight year with two
games left. QB Philip Rivers said hell find out a lot about his teammates over
this two-game stretch. Youre playing for respect of your peers in the locker
room because if you lose that, its hard to regain, Rivers said. So I think thats
what well find. -- Eric D. WilliamsWeek 16: at Cleveland, Saturday, 1 p.m. ETNFC
EASTDallas Cowboys (12-2)Second-year defensive end Randy Gregory will be
eligible to practice for the first time this season after missing 14 games due
to multiple violations of the substance-abuse policy. Given the back injury to
DeMarcus Lawrence, who was inactive Sunday in the win over Tampa Bay, and the
inability to pressure the passer for most of the season, the Cowboys could need
Gregory to be ready to go from immediately. Gregory did not have a sack as a
rookie and has not been in pads since last season, but the Cowboys almost have
no choice. -- Todd ArcherWeek 16:?vs. Detroit, Monday, 8:30 p.m. ETNew York
Giants (10-4)The Giants are hot. The Giants are a team to be reckoned with. If
you didnt believe it when they handled the NFC East-leading Cowboys last week,
believe it now. The Giants followed their second win over Dallas this season
with a 17-6 victory over the Lions on Sunday and have won eight of nine games.
They havent clinched a playoff spot yet, but they can do as much as early as
Thursday night in Philadelphia. The Giants are on a roll and are dangerous with
their defense dominating once again. They have now gone seven straight quarters
without allowing a touchdown. -- Jordan RaananWeek 16: at Philadelphia,
Thursday, 8:25 p.m. ETPhiladelphia Eagles (5-9)Coach Doug Pedersons decision to
go for two at the end of regulation failed, and the Eagles walked away from
M&T Bank Stadium with a 27-26 loss to the Ravens. The decision to be
aggressive played well in the locker room afterwards, though. The players like
the confidence Pederson is showing in them, and appear to be playing hard under
this head coach despite having dropped nine of their last 11. -- Tim McManusWeek
16: vs. New York Giants, Thursday, 8:25 p.m. ETWashington Redskins (7-5-1)The
Redskins playoff hopes will be helped by an offense finally at full strength.
That is, if Jordan Reed can play more than the 10 snaps he did a week ago
because of his shoulder injury. The tight end said the pain has decreased and
that he can handle a fuller load. Meanwhile, the offensive line will have its
starting group together for the first time since Week 8, as C Spencer Long and G
Shawn Lauvao are expected to start. All of this will help against a Carolina
defensive front that remains a dangerous one. -- John KeimWeek 16: at Chicago,
Saturday, 1 p.m. ETNFC NORTHChicago Bears (3-11)Matt Barkley deserves to be
Chicagos No. 2 quarterback in 2017, but he waited too long to throw the ball to
Alshon Jeffery in the Bears 30-27 loss to Green Bay. Jeffery, who just returned
from a four-game PED suspension, was targeted only one time over the first three
quarters. With the Bears trailing 27-10, Jeffery came alive, finishing with six
receptions for 89 yards and one touchdown. But where was Jeffery earlier in the
game? For his part, Barkley played better than his numbers (four turnovers)
might indicate. He put Chicago in position to win or send the game into overtime
-- a running theme since he took the starting job over from Jay Cutler. -- Jeff
DickersonWeek 16: vs. Washington, Saturday, 1 p.m. ETDetroit Lions (9-5)The
Lions are coming off a loss for the first time since the last weekend of
October. How they react to that loss could define whether they make the playoffs
for the second time in three seasons. After losing to a likely playoff team in
the Giants, 17-6, the Lions now have to travel to the NFCs possible No. 1 seed:
Dallas. To make matters potentially less palatable for Detroit, top cornerback
Darius Slay left Sundays game with a hamstring injury and didnt return. For a
team that needs at least one win in its next two games to make the playoffs, its
going to be a difficult two-week stretch for the Lions. -- Michael RothsteinWeek
16: at Dallas, Monday, 8:30 p.m. ETGreen Bay Packers (8-6)Forget about 4-6; the
Packers like their position heading into the final two games of the season -- at
home against Minnesota and at Detroit -- after a four-game winning streak stayed
alive Sunday against the Bears. Puts us in position to control our own destiny,
coach Mike McCarthy said after the 30-27 win. And thats all you can ask for at
this time of year, especially going into two more division games and especially
for what weve been through earlier. -- Rob DemovskyWeek 16: vs. Minnesota,
Saturday, 1 p.m. ETMinnesota Vikings (7-7)After a 5-0 start, the Vikings are in
a position where they might not have anything left to play for, except the
chance to spoil their arch rivals playoff fate. Minnesota heads to Lambeau Field
on Saturday in third place in the division to face the Packers, who have a
clearer path to the playoffs than the Vikings. Coach Mike Zimmer said on Sunday
he wants to find out who is going to fight. Because that was not a fighting
performance there. Depending on how the rest of the NFC shakes out, the Vikings
might not have much to fight for. -- Ben GoesslingWeek 16: at Green Bay,
Saturday, 1 p.m. ETNFC SOUTHAtlanta Falcons (9-5)Devonta Freeman rushing for
more than 100 yards for the first time since Week 3 and three touchdowns is
exactly what the Falcons should have expected against the 49ers, who have the
leagues worst rushing defense. But getting Freeman into a flow to end the season
will pay huge dividends as Atlanta heads toward the playoffs. The Falcons are
that much more dangerous when they have that offensive balance, which helps set
up QB Matt Ryan and the play-action game. -- Vaughn McClureWeek 16: at Carolina,
Saturday, 1 p.m. ETCarolina Panthers (5-8)The Panthers officially saw their slim
playoff chances end on Sunday as they prepare for Monday nights game at
Washington. Now, the question is whether theyll shut down LB?Luke Kuechly for
the season? Kuechly passed the final test of the concussion protocol, clearing
him to play against the Redskins. But team officials are considering whether its
worth risking long-term health by playing the three-time Pro Bowler this week or
in any of the three remaining games. That Kuechly was listed as questionable
after being cleared and that coach Ron Rivera cast doubt on the situation after
previously being emphatic that the linebacker would play when cleared could be a
strong hint. -- David NewtonWeek 16: vs. Atlanta, Saturday, 1 p.m. ETNew Orleans
Saints (6-8)Sundays offensive outburst was a nice reminder that the Saints
havent forgotten what they do best. After two offensive duds that virtually
knocked them out of the playoffs, the Saints exploded Sunday with 48 points at
Arizona, 488 yards, four TD passes from?Drew Brees and a career-high 186
receiving yards by Brandin Cooks. Its better than the alternative, and it should
continue to give the team some reason for optimism heading toward next year. But
its also too little, too late -- and all too familiar for a team that has been
maddeningly inconsistent for three straight years. -- Mike Triplett?Week 16: vs.
Tampa Bay, Saturday, 4:25 p.m. ETTampa Bay Buccaneers (8-6)After Sundays loss to
the Cowboys, the Bucs are now a game behind the Falcons in the NFC South, and
theyll have to wait until Mondays Carolina-Washington game to see where they fit
into the wild-card race. With two winnable games left -- at New Orleans and vs.
Carolina -- the Bucs have a shot at their first playoff appearance since
2007.Week 16:?at New Orleans, Saturday, 4:25 p.m. ETNFC WESTArizona Cardinals
(5-8-1)Now that the Cardinals have officially been eliminated from the playoffs
with Sundays 48-41 loss to the Saints, Arizona only has pride left to play for.
But the question now becomes: How will the Cardinals respond to that? QB Carson
Palmer talked about how beating the Seahawks next week will become the teams
focus. But with two games until their offseason begins, will the Cardinals be
able to put together a good enough game to upset their rivals? -- Josh
WeinfussWeek 16: at Seattle, Saturday, 4:25 p.m. ETLos Angeles Rams (4-10)Rams
rookie QB Jared Goff exited Thursdays game against the Seahawks in concussion
protocol after sustaining a vicious fourth-quarter hit from Richard Sherman
while trying to run for a touchdown. Several players said Goff was fine after
the game and interim coach John Fassel checked in with him in the trainers room
on Friday morning, but there is nonetheless a layer of uncertainty about his
status for this weeks game against the 49ers. Hell get three more days to get
treated and become assessed, Fassel said Friday, and well probably make a
decision from there where hes at, how much hell be able to do in practice. By
then, well probably have a better idea of how close hell be to playing in the
game. The Rams would love to see more out of Goff before their miserable first
season in Los Angeles comes to an end. -- Alden GonzalezWeek 16: vs. San
Francisco, Saturday, 4:25 p.m. ETSan Francisco 49ers (1-13)There wasnt much
unique about the 49ers 13th consecutive loss, a blowout at the hands of the
Falcons on Sunday. The defense set a record for rushing yards allowed in a
season, the offense struggled in the second half -- wash, rinse, repeat. But
with two games left to play, the Niners might struggle to have enough bodies
just to finish out the season. San Francisco lost LB Nick Bellore (elbow), CB
Jimmie Ward (shoulder), WR Quinton Patton (foot), C Marcus Martin (ankle) and TE
Blake Bell (shoulder) in Sundays game. Add that list to the key players theyve
already lost this season, and its hard to see how this team is going to pull off
a victory against Los Angeles or Seattle in the seasons final two weeks. -- Nick
WagonerWeek 16: at Los Angeles, Saturday, 4:25 p.m. ETSeattle Seahawks
(9-4-1)The Seahawks go into the final two weeks knowing that if they win out,
theyre guaranteed a bye in the first round of the playoffs. Seattle hosts the
Cardinals in Week 16, then goes on the road to face the 49ers in the
regular-season finale. Because of the Lions loss to the Giants, if the season
ended today, the Seahawks would be the No. 2 seed in the NFC. Pete Carrolls
group has plenty of issues to work out, but things are set up well going down
the stretch. The Seahawks are 7-0 at home in the regular season, and if they
hold on to that No. 2 seed, a potential path to the Super Bowl would include a
maximum of one game on the road. -- Sheil KapadiaWeek 16: vs. Arizona, Saturday,
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New York Islanders have found their footing in Brooklyn once again, and the
road-weary Calgary Flames dont feel too bad about Monday nights result,
either.Thomas Hickey scored 1:53 into overtime, helping the Islanders rebound
from a vexing West Coast trip with a 2-1 win over the Flames.Hickey won it after
Flames forward Michael Frolik broke a stick in the defensive end, leading to an
awkward line change for Calgary. Islanders captain John Tavares wheeled around
the zone with the Flames momentarily short-handed before backhanding a shot that
Hickey tipped off goalie Brian Elliott and in.I was glad to get a stick on it in
overtime, Hickey said. This was a game we had to have.New York improved to 3-1-0
in home games following a road loss by relieving frustration from a wild swing
through California. They beat Anaheim in a 14-round shootout but then lost twice
on goals in the final 3 minutes of regulation against Los Angeles and San
Jose.Last-place New York is just 1-6-1 on the road but remains respectable in
Brooklyn, improving to 6-4-3 at Barclays Center.Tavares also scored in the first
period and has six goals and 11 assists this season. The goal was his first in
10 games.I have a lot of expectations, Tavares said. I have to make plays and
produce. And lead by example.Thomas Greiss stopped 25 shots for the Islanders,
standing tall during a barrage late in the second period before allowing Sean
Monahans tying goal 5:51 into the third. Monahan scored on a one-timer from the
left circle.Elliott was mostly solid with 25 saves but still lost his seventh
straight start. He was acquired from St. Louis over the summer to be Calgarys
primary goalie but had sat three straight games in favor of journeyman Chad
Johnson.Elliott had a few pivotal saves late, including when he stopped Shane
Prince on a breakaway midway through the third.The guy works so hard and cares
so much, Flames captain Mark Giordano said. So for him to have a big night for
us and come and bounce back and play that well was nice to see.Monahans goal
helped Calgary complete a grueling six-game, nine-day trip 3-2-1.I think anytime
youre over .5000 on a long one its successful, Giordano said, adding, I think we
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fought fatigue in a 5-2 loss to the Flyers on Sunday and didnt show much life
early in this one, either. Both teams flailed at the start, with each getting
one shot on goal in the first 5 minutes. Calgary finished with just four shots
in the first period.Josh Bailey and Tavares teamed up for a 1-0 lead 7:28 in.
Bailey rushed into the middle of the zone, turned left in the high slot, and
then delivered a no-look, backhand pass for Tavares, who shot over Elliotts
shoulder from the right side.The goal started a strong stretch by New York, and
the Islanders had a few near misses later in the first, including a shot off the
post from Cal Clutterbuck with about six minutes left.Calgary made a push in the
second period but got stalled by solid goaltending. Greiss gloved Michael
Ferlands shot on a rush and got his pad on a chance by Sam Bennett around the
midpoint of the period. Later, he stopped Matt Stajan on a breakaway and Alex
Chiasson on a heavy one-timer about 15 seconds apart.The Islanders have won five
straight over the Flames and improved to 17-1-3 against Western Conference foes
at Barclays Center.Game notes Islanders D Adam Pelech exited late in the second
period and did not return because of an upper-body injury. ... The Flames have
scored two goals or fewer in 13 of their past 16 games. ... Calgary F Johnny
Gaudreau missed his eighth straight game with a broken finger. The Flames were
also without Ladislav Smid (neck) and Lance Bouma (shoulder). ... The Islanders
made Ryan Strome and Scott Mayfield healthy scratches and also sat Ryan Pulock
(lower-body injury) and Dennis Seidenberg (upper-body injury).UP NEXTFlames:
Host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night to begin a three-game
homestand.Islanders: Host the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins
on Wednesday for the second time in two weeks. Pittsburgh won the first matchup
3-2 in overtime.
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