Matthew Roberts+FollowThe NFC Is Pure Chaos: Bears Fall From #1 to #7, Lions at 8–5 Aren’t Even InNothing in the NFC is settled. Absolutely nothing. The Chicago Bears went into the week as the #1 seed in the NFC. After losing to the Packers… they instantly dropped all the way to #7. That’s how tight the conference is right now. And somehow, the 8–5 Detroit Lions — a record that would be comfortably in the postseason most years — aren’t even in the playoff picture at the moment. Every loss flips the bracket. Every win launches a team 3–4 spots up. The entire conference is basically one giant traffic jam. With a few weeks left, this playoff race is going to get messy. Expect dramatic shuffling all the way to Week 18. Good luck predicting the NFC. Nobody can. #NFL #NFC #Bears #Lions #Packers #PlayoffRace #NFLStandings #FootballTalk20Share
James Allen+FollowFrom 0–3 to 8–5: Texans Beat the Odds againSince 1990, only 2.4% of teams that start 0–3 make the playoffs (shoutout to 2018 Texans). The 2025 Texans have ripped off a massive rebound from 0-3 to 8–5 — and they’ve done a chunk of it without C.J. Stroud. From dead in the water to right in the mix. Can they close it out? #NFL #Texans #CJStroud #PlayoffRace 20Share
Robert Johansson+FollowShedeur Sanders Will Start the Rest of the SeasonThe Browns are rolling with the rookie. Kevin Stefanski announced that Shedeur Sanders will start the rest of the 2025 season, citing steady week-to-week growth: “He has constantly and consistently gotten better… I feel good about where his development is heading.” Sanders is coming off his best game yet (364 pass yds, 3 TD, plus a rush TD) and joins Joe Burrow as the only rookies since the merger to hit 350+ yards, 3 pass TD, and 1 rush TD in a game. Cleveland’s closing stretch is rough (@ Seahawks, vs 49ers, vs Jaguars, @ Texans), but the plan is set: it’s Sanders’ huddle the rest of the way. #NFL #Browns #ShedeurSanders #KevinStefanski #ClevelandBrowns #QB1 #RookieSeason #PlayoffRace10Share
Nicholas Buchanan+FollowOne of These NFC Contenders Has to Miss the Playoffs — Who Is It?The NFC North and NFC West are stacked right now. Six teams already have 7+ wins, but only five can get in — even if all three wild cards come from these two divisions. Here are the records: NFC North • Bears — 8–3 • Packers — 7–3–1 • Lions — 7–4 NFC West • Rams — 9–2 • Seahawks — 8–3 • 49ers — 8–4 One of these teams is guaranteed to miss the postseason. So… who’s the odd one out, and why? Is it schedule strength? Injuries? Regression? Bad matchups down the stretch? Drop your pick — this finish is going to be wild. #NFL #PlayoffRace #NFC #Bears #Packers #Lions #Rams #Seahawks #49ers #NFLDiscussion1211Share
Richard Thomas+FollowColts’ QB Room Is Down to One Riley LeonardThe Colts’ QB room is suddenly on fumes. Daniel Jones will undergo Achilles surgery, while Anthony Richardson remains on IR with a fractured orbital bone. As a result, Riley Leonard is now the only healthy quarterback on the 53-man roster. Meanwhile, Brett Rypien stays on the practice squad, and the team could add another arm this week. The timing couldn’t be tougher: Indy closes with @ Seahawks, vs 49ers, vs Jaguars, and @ Texans. If Leonard holds the fort and the front office finds help quickly, the Colts can still stay in the wild-card hunt—but the margin for error is paper-thin. #NFL #Colts #RileyLeonard #DanielJones #AnthonyRichardson #AFCSouth #InjuryReport #NextManUp #PlayoffRace 20Share
Patty Mills+FollowHe’s Back: Colts Sign Philip Rivers to the Practice SquadIndianapolis is patching the QB room with a familiar name. The Colts are signing Philip Rivers to the practice squad, per multiple reports. With Daniel Jones out (Achilles), Anthony Richardson still on IR, and Riley Leonard the lone healthy QB on the 53, Indy adds the 8-time Pro Bowler as insurance heading into a brutal finish (@ Seahawks, vs 49ers, vs Jaguars, @ Texans). If the workout goes well and the ramp-up looks good, a quick elevation isn’t off the table. #NFL #Colts #PhilipRivers #QBNews #DanielJones #AnthonyRichardson #RileyLeonard #AFCSouth #PlayoffRace20Share
Beth Holland+FollowReport: Colts to Work Out Philip Rivers as QB Crisis DeepensThe Colts are down bad at QB — and they’re calling an old friend. Indianapolis plans to bring in 8-time Pro Bowler Philip Rivers for a workout, with a possible practice-squad move if he looks game-ready. Context: Daniel Jones is out for the season with a torn Achilles, Riley Leonard is dealing with a knee issue, and Anthony Richardson remains on IR (fractured orbital). Brett Rypien is on the practice squad. Indy’s final four is brutal: @ Seahawks, vs 49ers, vs Jaguars, @ Texans. If Rivers is willing — and passes the eye test — the Colts could make a move fast. #NFL #Colts #PhilipRivers #DanielJones #RileyLeonard #AnthonyRichardson #AFCSouth #QBNews #PlayoffRace 10Share
Andrew Anderson+FollowColts Bringing In Philip Rivers for Visit After Daniel Jones’ Achilles TearQB room emergency in Indy. After Daniel Jones was ruled out for the season with a torn Achilles, the Colts are planning to bring in 8-time Pro Bowler Philip Rivers for a workout/visit, per multiple reports. Riley Leonard is currently the only healthy QB on the 53 (with Brett Rypien on the practice squad), and Indy needs help fast with @ Seahawks, vs 49ers, vs Jaguars, @ Texans to close. #NFL #Colts #PhilipRivers #DanielJones #RileyLeonard #QBNews #AFCSouth #PlayoffRace20Share
Matthew Roberts+FollowMRI Confirms: Colts QB Daniel Jones Tore His Achilles — Season OverTough news out of Indy: an MRI confirmed Daniel Jones tore his Achilles, and his season is over. Head coach Shane Steichen said Jones will undergo surgery this week. With Anthony Richardson still on IR (fractured orbital) and Riley Leonard the lone healthy QB on the 53 (Brett Rypien on the PS), the Colts now face a brutal finish: @ Seahawks, vs 49ers, vs Jaguars, @ Texans. Indy has to find answers fast — both under center and in the playoff race. #NFL #Colts #DanielJones #InjuryUpdate #Achilles #RileyLeonard #AnthonyRichardson #AFCSouth #PlayoffRace30Share
