With the Chiefs facing more questions than answers, it feels like there's a changing of the guard in the AFC. Here are the teams best positioned to take the mantle from the Chiefs.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles went viral when he went on an expletive-laden rant shortly after the Buccaneers fell to 7-7 via a disheartening 29-28 loss to the lowly Atlanta Falcons (5-9).
Does McDaniels' Tagovailoa decision give hints about the team's plans for the next year?
The Raiders haven't won since they beat the lowly Titans (2-12) in Week 6, and Carroll relieving offensive coordinator Chip Kelly of his duties in November did little to spark an in-season turnaround.
How many of the 20 active NFL quarterbacks to throw at least five touchdown passes in one game can you name in five minutes?
Mac Jones has likely played his way into an opportunity to be a franchise's starting quarterback in 2026.
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
Just when Cincinnati Bengals fans may have assumed things couldn't get worse for the 4-10 club, quarterback Joe Burrow raised eyebrows when he mentioned last week that he needed "to have fun [playing] again."
Unlike most injured athletes, Mahomes went under the knife almost right after suffering a torn ACL and LCL, most likely looking to speed up his recovery time.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made some comments last week that few people saw coming, and his former college coach was taken aback by the remarks as well.
Following a 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on "Monday Night Football" in Week 15, Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel said "everything" was on the table regarding Tagovailoa.
Could these three teams pursue a Kyler Murray trade if the Cardinals decide to move on from the polarizing quarterback?
It may be time for the Miami Dolphins to give Ewers a chance.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
The shocking return of 44-year-old Rivers to the Colts may have caused some to miss that Richardson was recently cleared to resume football activities.
It's been nearly two years since Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce decided to hang them up. Now, his younger brother, Travis, is facing a similar situation.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has become the subject of hot-seat rumors as the 3-11 club prepares to limp through the final three weeks of the season.
For years, Allen's road to the Super Bowl has been hindered by Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Kansas City Chiefs lost star quarterback Patrick Mahomes for the season to a torn ACL and torn LCL that he suffered on Dec. 14, the same day the Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention.
The 2-12 New York Giants would pick first in the 2026 NFL Draft if the season ended before Week 16.
Philadelphia's Week 15 victory temporarily silenced whispers suggesting the club was enduring a collapse similar to what occurred late in the 2023 season.
Parsons joined the Packers when he was traded from the Cowboys to Green Bay in exchange for two first-round draft picks and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark back in August.
Love finishes his Notre Dame career with 2,882 yards rushing and 594 yards receiving with 42 touchdowns in three years.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was the subject of numerous rumors regarding his future earlier this fall, but he ultimately remained with the club. Will that change in the offseason?
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold tossed four interceptions during the club's 21-19 loss to the Los Angeles Rams back in Week 11.
The 2-12 Giants will spend the final three weeks of the season largely going through the motions as Dart learns more about serving as an NFL starting QB.
The Pittsburgh Steelers produced arguably their best overall performance of the season when they earned a 28-15 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
While every team enters a new season with a different level of pressure and expectations, there's no debate that the fanbases of these five squads expected much more.
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