NFL Week 12 winners, losers: Chiefs back in it; Eagles offense shows flaws again

Now that most of the NFL's Week 12 schedule is in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers of the week.

Chiefs rally in fourth quarter, beat Colts to stay alive in playoff race

Jahmyr Gibbs's career day leads Lions to comeback win vs. Giants

How Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba could make more history after record

This Shedeur Sanders stat shows how he helps Browns open up playbook

Dak Prescott reveals message from teammate before comeback win

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Malik Nabers has strong opinions on who's to blame for the Giants' latest fourth-quarter collapse

On Sunday, the New York Giants' 34-27 overtime defeat to the Detroit Lions was their 10th loss of the year. It was a frustratingly familiar loss for a team that's 2-5 in games they led by 10 or more points.

Jahmyr Gibbs's career day leads Lions to comeback win vs. Giants

Giants' trick-play TD continues impressive opening-drive success

What may have cost Bill Belichick the Giants' head-coaching job

Who are the best first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The 'NFL QBs with 150 TD's and 110 INT's' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / November 23

Dak Prescott reveals message from teammate before comeback win

After less than a quarter-and-a-half of the Dallas Cowboys' Week 12 home game against the Philadelphia Eagles, fans had likely seen enough.

Cowboys could take a dangerous approach to George Pickens' free agency

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Most NFL 300-yard-passing games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 23

Injuries to monitor after Week 12: Will Campbell update raises concerns for Patriots

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker will be monitoring players who have suffered notable injuries. Here are five players we're tracking after Week 12:

Patriots LT Will Campbell to undergo MRI on his right knee

Bengals WR Tee Higgins exits Sunday's game with a concussion

Chiefs’ Noah Gray somehow makes a catch while going unconscious

K.C.'s Trey Smith exits with ankle injury

Vikings lose two O-linemen to injuries on nightmare day in Green Bay

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 300 yards through the air in a game 10 or more times?

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning starting QBs' quiz

The 'Most passing yards in one Super Bowl' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 23

Five worst Week 12 performances: Vikings have huge QB mess after loss to Packers

Thanksgiving is this Thursday, but some in the NFL might find it difficult to get in the holiday spirit after awful Week 12 performances. Here are the five worst from Sunday's action.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in terrible game

Colts HC Shane Steichen draws criticism for his late-game management

Steelers are a mess and it's a poor reflection on coaching staff, front office

Pittsburgh coach is likely on hot seat after comments from Mike Tomlin

Malik Nabers has strong opinions on who's to blame for latest Giants collapse

Browns' Jerry Jeudy commits all-time boneheaded move vs. Raiders

College Football News / Yardbarker

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Shedeur Sanders News / Larry Brown Sports / November 23

Shedeur Sanders pulls off Browns feat that had never been done this century

Shedeur Sanders broke at least one longstanding Cleveland Browns curse during Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Shedeur Sanders wins first start as Browns sack Raiders 10 times

This Shedeur Sanders stat shows how he helps Browns open up playbook

20 NFL players who were one-season wonders

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / November 23

Shedeur Sanders helped Browns open up playbook more

This Shedeur Sanders stat shows how he helps Browns open up playbook

It remains unclear whether rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is a franchise cornerstone for the Cleveland Browns. But at least he gave their offense the needed pizzazz in his starting debut.

Shedeur Sanders wins first start as Browns sack Raiders 10 times

Steelers are a mess and it's a poor reflection on coaching staff, front office

Emanuel Wilson shines in first start as Packers dominate Vikings

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in terrible performance against Packers

Who are the best first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

Daniel Jones News / Yardbarker / November 23

AFC South race is about to get interesting after Colts loss

The Kansas City Chiefs' come-from-behind overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday wasn't just important for their playoff chances, it was also important for the race in the AFC South that is about to get very interesting in the coming weeks

Chiefs rally in fourth quarter, beat Colts to stay alive in playoff race

Colts HC Shane Steichen draws criticism for his late-game management

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'NFL QB seven rushing-TD seasons' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / November 23

Colts HC Shane Steichen draws criticism for his late-game management

The Indianapolis Colts let a huge opportunity slip away against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, and Shane Steichen is under fire for the way he handled the end of the game.

Chiefs rally in fourth quarter, beat Colts to stay alive in playoff race

Chiefs’ Noah Gray somehow makes a catch while going unconscious

Steelers' T.J. Watt breaks a family sack record in Week 12

Steelers are a mess and it's a poor reflection on coaching staff, front office

Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams

The 'Three-rushing-touchdown NFL games' quiz

Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker / November 23

How Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba could make more history after shattering franchise record vs. Titans

Breaking the Seattle Seahawks' record for receiving yards in a season was quick work for third-year wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Jahmyr Gibbs's career day leads Lions to comeback win vs. Giants

Steelers' T.J. Watt breaks a family sack record in Week 12

Steelers are a mess and it's a poor reflection on coaching staff, front office

The most lopsided blowouts in NFL history

The 'Last 1,000-yard receiver by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 23

Jahmyr Gibbs's career day leads Lions to comeback win vs. Giants

The Detroit Lions were pushed to their limits on Sunday.

Giants' trick-play TD continues impressive opening-drive success

What may have cost Bill Belichick the Giants' head-coaching job

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in terrible performance against Packers

20 NFL players who were one-season wonders

The 'NFL QBs with 150 TD's and 110 INT's' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / November 23

Chiefs rally, beat Colts to stay alive in playoff race

Chiefs rally in fourth quarter, beat Colts to stay alive in playoff race

Going into the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs trailed by 11 in a game they desperately needed to win to stay alive in the AFC playoff hunt.

Travis Kelce sends passionate message to Chiefs amid dwindling playoff hopes

Chiefs' Kelce knows when he will answer the big question

Who are the best first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The 'Most rushing TDs for each NFL team' quiz

T.J. Watt News / Yardbarker / November 23

Steelers' T.J. Watt breaks a family sack record in Week 12

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt hit a major career milestone that also made Watt family history on Sunday.

Steelers ran one of the best trick plays of the season

Emanuel Wilson shines in first start as Packers dominate Vikings

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in terrible performance against Packers

The most lopsided blowouts in NFL history

The 'Single-season sack leaders by NFL team' quiz

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The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / November 23

Steelers are a mess and it's a poor reflection on coaching staff, front office

With their 31-28 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, combined with the Baltimore Ravens' win over the New York Jets, the Pittsburgh Steelers have officially let a three-and-a-half game lead in the AFC North slip away.

Bears stay on NFC North perch, beat Aaron Rodgers-less Steelers

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / November 23

Emanuel Wilson shines in first start as Packers dominate Vikings

The Green Bay Packers had their way with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in a dominant 23-6 win, with Wilson filling in admirably for the injured Josh Jacobs.

Jordan Love’s 4-word message close to Vikings game sparks excitement

The Importance of the Next Few Weeks for Green Bay

Who are the best first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The 'Multi-rushing-touchdown game leaders' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 23

J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in loss to Packers

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in terrible performance against Packers

Before his Week 12 game against the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy indicated he was due for a breakout performance. He certainly did not produce one.

Justin Jefferson goes in on ‘hateful messages’ before Week 12 Packers-Vikings

Jordan Love’s 4-word message close to Vikings game sparks excitement

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / November 23

Giants' trick-play TD continues impressive opening-drive success

The 2-9 Giants need every advantage they can get if they want to salvage something respectable from this season.

What may have cost Bill Belichick the Giants' head-coaching job

Who are the best first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The 'NFL QBs with 150 TD's and 110 INT's' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / November 23

Cowboys could take dangerous approach to Pickens' free agency

Cowboys could take a dangerous approach to George Pickens' free agency

Even though everybody has said all the right things about bringing Pickens back in free agency, Jerry Jones has a long and well-documented history of complicating things.

Cowboys' George Pickens admits to making 'some mistakes' during Steelers tenure

Cowboys' Jerry Jones sends message to George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb after curfew violation

Who are the best first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The 'Most 140-yard-games in one NFL season' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / November 23

What may have cost Bill Belichick the Giants' head-coaching job

With the Giants parting ways with HC Brian Daboll, it didn't take long before people mentioned the UNC football HC as a potential replacement.

Duke ends bowl hopes for Bill Belichick, UNC with gutsy fourth-quarter call

What Giants DC Shane Bowen said to Abdul Carter after benching

The most lopsided blowouts in NFL history

The 'Other QBs from Tom Brady's first start' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Field Level Media / November 22

Report: Bengals QB Joe Burrow won't return Sunday vs. Patriots

Quarterback Joe Burrow will not play for the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday against the New England Patriots, The Athletic reported Saturday.

How concerning is Patriots' schedule when it comes to playoff success?

Patriots WR DeMario Douglas responds to Cam Newton's 'fool’s gold' take

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders' first start spawns prop markets

Eagles center Cam Jurgens set to play vs. the Cowboys

Cowboys add RB Malik Davis

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 22

A look at NFL Week 12's most pivotal games

Steelers-Bears, Chiefs-Colts highlight NFL's most pivotal Week 12 games

The NFL playoff race is only going to get more intense as the season goes on, and the Week 12 schedule is full of some massive games that could significantly alter playoff chances.

Travis Kelce sends message to Chiefs amid dwindling playoff hopes

Colts finalize Charvarius Ward's status ahead of Chiefs showdown

Jaguars getting key offensive cog back with Brenton Strange return

Rams reward LB Nate Landman with payday to keep him in L.A.

Jalen Ramsey fined by the NFL

Shedeur Sanders News / Yardbarker / November 22