10. Carolina Panthers (8-9), NFC South leaders: (They're behind eliminated Minnesota and Detroit, both 8-8, in the overall conference standings.) Saturday's loss at Tampa doesn't finish the Panthers. A win by Atlanta on Sunday would confer the NFC South crown to Carolina. Remaining schedule: TBD

The Las Vegas Raiders are close to securing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. All the Raiders have to do is lose for the 15th time this season on Sunday to sit atop the draft order. Four 3-13 teams are in the mix for No. 1 overall pick if the Raiders miraculously beat the Kansas City Chiefs.

Sources around the league outline which head coaches and general managers are safe, which are not, and how the NFL's hiring calendar is about to unfold

Jordan Gross is returning to his alma mater. On Saturday night, Utah announced that the three-time NFL Pro Bowler with the Carolina Panthers will be the Utes’ new offensive line coach. Gross will replace Jim Harding, who left Utah to join Kyle Whittingham at Michigan, on new head coach Morgan Scalley’s coaching staff.

Jason Kelce is extremely confident in the Philadelphia Eagles heading into postseason play, and he thinks the Birds could go on a real run. Kelce might be a bit biased, as he spent his entire 13-year playing career as a member of the Eagles.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL game to be played on January 4, 2026 on ESPN.