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'MNF' takeaways: Matthew Stafford's MVP case takes a hit in Rams' stunning loss to Falcons

The Los Angeles Rams rallied from a 24-3 deficit, but could not complete the comeback in a crushing 27-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons as quarterback Matthew Stafford's MVP case took a major blow.

Rams burned by brutal missed call in final seconds against Falcons

Jared Verse taunted Falcons sideline as he ran back blocked field goal

Cam Newton thinks NFL MVP plays for team with losing record

Caleb Williams is a star, but this is preventing him from reaching ceiling

Hall of Famer explains why Mike Vrabel should win Coach of the Year

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Executives share defense of, concerns about Titans' Cam Ward

Ward has produced a mixed bag of performances throughout his rookie season.

Titans QB Cam Ward's performance against Saints shows he must find balance to reach high ceiling

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'QBs from the 2013 NFL season' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 30

Joe Buck sheds light on his process with glimpse of 'MNF' notes

ESPN’s veteran broadcaster shared a photo of his hand-written NFL playoff picture notes to use as a reference during Monday night’s Rams-Falcons game.

Will former QB Matt Ryan soon be reuniting with Falcons in a different role?

'MNF' takeaways: Matthew Stafford's MVP case takes a hit in Rams' stunning loss to Falcons

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The '195 rushing-yard, 2-TD NFL games' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / December 30

Drake Maye wasn't 100 percent during Patriots' blowout win over Jets

Second-year New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye torched the New York Jets for five passing touchdowns in Week 17 despite not being 100 percent.

Patriots QB Drake Maye makes NFL history while also matching franchise icons

Hall of Famer explains why Mike Vrabel should win Coach of the Year

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The 'Completion % record by NFL team' quiz

Derrick Henry News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

How many of the 50 NFL players with the most career rushing yards can you name in six minutes?

The '100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

The 'Most 1K-rushing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / December 30

Did Todd Bowles blame Baker Mayfield for Buccaneers' woes?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fallen from 6-2 to 7-9 amid their third in-season swoon in three years under head coach Todd Bowles.

Five worst Week 17 NFL performances: Panthers, Bucs have major concerns heading into massive finale showdown

NFL Week 17 winners, losers: Raiders end up winning with Week 17 loss

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / December 30

Pete Carroll provides key update on Maxx Crosby's feud with the Raiders

Pete Carroll's team has been one of the most disappointing in the league this season, and matters have been made worse by a late-season feud with their star defender.

Raiders players lash out against tanking talk after Maxx Crosby decision, loss to Giants

Could Raiders' Maxx Crosby request a trade after controversial decision?

Raiders in position to earn No. 1 pick after blowout loss to Giants

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / December 30

Giants' Kafka campaigns for Dart after Mendoza report

Giants' Mike Kafka campaigns for Jaxson Dart after Fernando Mendoza report

A recent report suggested that the Giants could spend a high 2026 draft pick on a QB prospect such as Mendoza and then make Dart available to other teams.

Giants' Jaxson Dart responds to Fernando Mendoza report after win over Raiders

Why Fernando Mendoza to Raiders in 2026 NFL Draft may not be a lock

Buried nugget in 'Tank Bowl' report suggests Giants GM Joe Schoen's job is inexplicably safe

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'No. 2 quarterback in every NFL Draft' quiz

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / December 30

Could Ravens look to trade Lamar Jackson?

The Ravens have more pressing issues at the moment, but could they actually look to move on from Lamar Jackson in the offseason?

Will Ravens' Lamar Jackson, Steelers' T.J. Watt play in pivotal Week 18 clash?

Browns answer Ravens RB Derrick Henry's prayer with upset over Steelers

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 30

Colts make final decision about Philip Rivers' future

Rivers' comeback was one of the biggest storylines this NFL season.

Philip Rivers had amazing quote about his NFL comeback potentially coming to an end

Philip Rivers makes a sad admission about his return to Colts

Philip Rivers reflects on an unexpected coda to his 18-year career

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'Most three-TD games in one season' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / December 30

Raheem Morris repeats bold Bijan Robinson take after win over Rams

Raheem Morris repeats bold Bijan Robinson take after Falcons' 'MNF' win over Rams

Morris is feeling pretty good about a claim he made about Robinson at the start of the season.

'MNF' takeaways: Matthew Stafford's MVP case takes a hit in Rams' stunning loss to Falcons

Will former QB Matt Ryan soon be reuniting with Falcons in a different role?

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'NFL active rushing leaders' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / December 30

Are Browns owner, HC in agreement about possible breakup?

Are Browns' Jimmy Haslam, Kevin Stefanski in agreement about possible breakup?

The 4-12 Browns will complete a fourth losing season in five years under Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry.

Browns' Myles Garrett shares what 'came back to bite' Steelers

Why Browns' win over Steelers was 'bittersweet' for Shedeur Sanders

Browns' Myles Garrett, others dismiss draft talk after upset win over Steelers

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The 'NFL quarterback all-time wins leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / December 30

Could Cardinals owner choose Kyler Murray over HC, GM?

Could Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill choose Kyler Murray over Jonathan Gannon, Monti Ossenfort?

Under Gannon's guidance, the 2025 Cardinals fell from 3-5 to 3-13.

Cam Newton thinks 2025 NFL MVP plays for last-place team with losing record

Three NFL teams should listen to Malik Willis' words about his free agency

Why Fernando Mendoza to Raiders in 2026 NFL Draft may not be a lock

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

Josh Allen News / Yardbarker / December 30

New information surfaces about Josh Allen's foot injury

It seems like Allen has been playing through some pain over the past two games.

Bills losing AFC East puts damper on Allen reaching remarkable feat

Eagles had Allen game plan ahead of win over Bills

Allen, Sean McDermott open up about failed two-point conversion in loss

Does Eagles' Nick Sirianni still believe in OC Kevin Patullo after win?

Chargers reveal Week 18 plan for quarterback Justin Herbert

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The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / December 30

Cam Newton thinks 2025 NFL MVP plays for last-place team with losing record

On Monday's edition of ESPN's "First Take" program, Newton campaigned for voters to consider choosing a star pass-rusher to win the award.

NFL Week 17 winners, losers: Raiders end up winning with Week 17 loss

Bills losing AFC East puts damper on Josh Allen reaching another remarkable feat

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 30

Will Lamar Jackson, T.J. Watt be available for pivotal Week 18 showdown?

Will Jackson and/or Watt be available when the Ravens face the Steelers with the AFC North title on the line?

Derrick Henry's monster game moves him up on multiple all-time lists

If Steelers are serious about winning, Mike Tomlin's job should be on line in Week 18

Browns answer Ravens RB Derrick Henry's prayer with upset over Steelers

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 30

Why Falcons could determine if Panthers, Bucs win NFC South title

Why Falcons could determine if Panthers, Buccaneers win NFC South title

The eliminated Falcons added themselves to the NFC South conversation by notching an upset 27-24 prime-time win over the Rams that improved Atlanta to 7-9 on Monday.

Panthers blow opportunity to clinch NFC South with loss to Seahawks

'MNF' takeaways: Matthew Stafford's MVP case takes a hit in Rams' stunning loss to Falcons

Will former QB Matt Ryan soon be reuniting with Falcons in a different role?

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'NFL active rushing leaders' quiz

Andy Reid News / Yardbarker / December 30

Chiefs HC Andy Reid makes 2026 plans clear before season finale

Chiefs HC Andy Reid makes 2026 plans clear ahead of season finale vs. Raiders

It has become common for Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid to address any retirement rumors in February following the Super Bowl.

New report sheds light on future of Chiefs TE Travis Kelce

Raiders HC Pete Carroll addresses talk of him being on hot seat

Raiders players lash out against tanking talk after Maxx Crosby decision

Could Crosby request a trade after controversial decision?

Why Fernando Mendoza to Raiders in 2026 NFL Draft may not be a lock

Has Jets owner Woody Johnson changed mind about Aaron Glenn?

Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker / December 30

Matthew Stafford admits obvious about Rams' 'MNF' loss to Falcons

Stafford tossed three interceptions as the Rams suffered a surprising loss to the Falcons.

'MNF' takeaways: Matthew Stafford's MVP case takes a hit in Rams' stunning loss to Falcons

NFL Week 17 winners, losers: Raiders end up winning with Week 17 loss

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Rams burned by brutal missed call in final seconds against Falcons

The Rams fell just short in their wild comeback bid after trailing 21-0 at halftime.

'MNF' takeaways: Matthew Stafford's MVP case takes a hit in Rams' stunning loss to Falcons

Will former QB Matt Ryan soon be reuniting with Falcons in a different role?

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'NFL 60,000 passing-yard club' quiz

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / December 30

Aaron Glenn changes tune about Jets' effort in blowout loss to Patriots

Glenn seems to have changed his mind regarding the team's effort in its blowout loss to the Patriots.

Has Jets owner Woody Johnson changed mind about Aaron Glenn amid disastrous season?

Five worst Week 17 NFL performances: Panthers, Bucs have major concerns heading into massive finale showdown

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The '2024-25 rushing leaders by NFL team' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 29

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman's announcement throws cold water on NFL rumors

Since becoming Fighting Irish HC in 2021, Freeman has gone 43-12, leading the program to one national championship appearance.

Dabo Swinney, Clemson make coaching changes after 7-6 season

Swinney's inability to change could be his downfall at Clemson

New Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham takes first jab at Ohio State

Pat Fitzgerald's Michigan State tenure off to a rocky start

Frank Wilson made threat to administration to coach LSU bowl game

Georgia Southern downs rival App State in Birmingham Bowl

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / December 29

Chargers reveal Week 18 plan for QB Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers aren't taking any chances with Herbert.

Texans clinch playoff berth by beating Chargers for 8th straight win

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'NFL passing leaders in their first 2 years' quiz

Drake Maye News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Completion % record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks with the highest completion percentage in a single game with a minimum of 20 attempts for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

Mike Vrabel News / Yardbarker / December 29