2025 Heisman Top Ten Finalists Released

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December 14, 2025

NEW YORK (December 10, 2025) – The fifth through tenth spots in the 2025 Heisman balloting were released Thursday night (Dec. 11) on The Top 10 Heisman Trophy Finalists Show Presented by Nissan that aired live on ESPN.

The six standouts that complete the 2025 Heisman Trophy Top 10 complement the top four finishers that were announced Monday, which include (listed alphabetically) Notre Dame junior running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana senior quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt senior quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State freshman quarterback Julian Sayin.

Joining the four finalists are fifth-place Texas Tech senior linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, sixth-place Ohio State sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, seventh-place Georgia junior quarterback Gunner Stockton, eighth-place Mississippi senior quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, ninth-place Ohio State junior safety Caleb Downs and 10th-place Georgia Tech senior quarterback Haynes King.

The 2025 Heisman Trophy winner will be announced during the Heisman Trophy Ceremony Presented by Nissan that will air Saturday (Dec. 13) at 7 p.m. ET on ABC.

Ohio State’s three top 10 finishers mark the seventh time in the last eight years that there has been at least two players from the same team in the Heisman Top 10 balloting and the first time there has been three in the Top 10 since Alabama’s DeVonta Smith, Mac Jones and Najee Harris finished first, third and fifth, respectively.

Rodriguez is Texas Tech’s highest finisher since 2008 when Red Raider teammates Graham Harrell and Michael Crabtree finished fourth and fifth, respectively.

Rodriguez’s fifth-place Heisman finish is the highest among strictly defensive players since Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was second in 2021. Rodriguez and Downs are the first pair of defensive players to finish in the Heisman Top 10 since the trio of Hutchinson, fifth-place Alabama linebacker Will Anderson and ninth-place Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis.

Smith is the first strictly receiver to finish in the top 10 since fellow Buckeye Marvin Harrison Jr. in 2023.

Stockton is Georgia’s highest finisher since Bulldog quarterback and Heisman finalist Stetson Bennett was fourth in 2022.

Chambliss is Mississippi’s highest finisher since quarterback Matt Corral’s seventh-place finish in 2021.

King is the first player from Georgia Tech to finish in the top 10 since wide receiver Calvin Johnson was also 10th in 2006. The highest Yellowjacket finisher before that was the program’s only finalist, quarterback Joe Hamilton, who was second in 1999.

Why Acquiring Draft Picks Should Be Phoenix’s Top Priority

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December 12, 2025

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The Phoenix Suns are starting the season stronger than most anticipated in a tough Western Conference, sitting at 14–11 and holding the No. 7 seed. This early success is a breath of fresh air for an organization coming off a stretch of poor and questionable management decisions. While most teams with this start would feel optimistic heading into trade season, Phoenix may be trending in the opposite direction.

The Suns entered a bleak phase of their franchise after committing fully to a “win-now” strategy with the acquisition of Kevin Durant in early 2023. The deal cost them three key contributors from their championship run, along with four first-round picks and a pick swap. When it became clear Durant alone couldn’t push them over the top, they doubled down that offseason—moving Chris Paul, six second-round picks, and four first-round pick swaps for three-time All-Star Bradley Beal. In hindsight, this sequence of moves has become one of the most heavily criticized roster decisions in modern NBA history, especially given Phoenix parted ways with Beal just two seasons later.

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Now, with the franchise firmly in the present day, optimism is hard to find. After trading for Mark Williams, the Suns won’t control their own first-round pick until 2032, sacrificing two more first-rounders in the process. These moves have stripped the organization of flexibility—limiting their ability to reshape the roster through the draft and leaving them reliant on the current group. As the trade window nears and media outlets roll out mock drafts, few scenarios provide a realistic escape from Phoenix’s current predicament.

Several Suns players are playing some of the best basketball of their careers, giving them strong trade value if the organization chooses to sell. The problem is that many assume Phoenix will be buyers, not sellers—seeking talent instead of assets. The Suns didn’t expect this roster to mesh as well as it has, and some now believe this group could form a new playoff core. But that optimism took a major hit after a 49-point loss to the defending champions, exposing just how underdeveloped the roster still is.

The most sensible approach for Phoenix during the upcoming trade window is to sell and recoup assets. Committing to this direction would allow the Suns to build through the draft, prioritize youth, and move on from players unlikely to contribute meaningfully to a future championship run. It forces a tough decision: several key role players are peaking in value right now. Some could help push Phoenix to heights not seen since 2021, but waiting too long risks their value declining—and missing out on critical opportunities.

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The Suns never expected to be competitive this season, given they’re still in year one of their rebuild. And although they’ve exceeded expectations, few believe this level of play is sustainable. The NBA is full of fluctuations, and buying without evidence would be unwise. With Devin Booker under contract through the 2030 season, Phoenix has time to let this rebuild unfold naturally.

Trade Block

Grayson Allen:
Over the last three seasons, Allen has solidified himself as one of the league’s top three-point shooters while providing strong defense. His evolution into a versatile offensive player—capable of elite floor spacing, attacking off the dribble, and finishing at the rim—makes him a valuable asset. Moving him to a contender could bring Phoenix meaningful draft capital and help form a younger core.

Dillon Brooks:
Brooks is having a career year across multiple categories, proving himself to be a strong third option on a contender. After two rough seasons, he has reignited energy within the Suns and brought a new culture to the locker room. He holds the most trade value on the roster, and moving him could set Phoenix up extremely well for the future.

Royce O’Neale:
O’Neale has boosted his efficiency on both ends, shooting around 40 percent from three and offering reliable defense. His value is near its peak, making this an ideal time to move him while opening the door for younger players to develop.

Nick Richards:
Set to become a free agent this offseason, Richards has gradually fallen out of Jordan Ott’s rotation. Keeping him as insurance behind Mark Williams made sense, but it has also limited lottery pick Khaman Maluach’s opportunities. Trading Richards would free up developmental minutes and further commit Phoenix to a youth-driven direction.

Puka Nacua, Al-Quadin Muhammad & Rashid Shaheed Named Week 14 NFC Players of the Week

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Stephen Patrick

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December 12, 2025

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2YW1P1N Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

NEW YORK — Dec. 10, 2025 — Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, Detroit Lions EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played in Week 14 (December 4, 7-8).

OFFENSE: WR PUKA NACUA, LOS ANGELES RAMS

Nacua registered seven catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns in the Rams’ 45-17 win at Arizona. This marked his fifth-career game with at least 160 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown, joining Justin Jefferson (six games) as the only players with at least five such games through a player’s first three seasons in the Super Bowl era. He registered his 277th-career reception, surpassing Michael Thomas (274 receptions) for the most receptions by a player in his first 40 career games all-time. Nacua led the NFL in receiving yards and scrimmage yards in Week 14.
This is the third-career Offensive Player of the Week award for Nacua and second this season (Week 4). He is the second Rams wide receiver to earn the honor three times, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer Issac Bruce.
- 2023: Week 16
- 2025: Weeks 4, 14
Nacua is the fourth former BYU player to win three Player of the Week awards, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young (12-time winner), Fred Warner (four) and Taysom Hill (three).

DEFENSE: EDGE AL-QUADIN MUHAMMAD, DETROIT LIONS

Muhammad recorded three sacks in Detroit’s 44-30 win against Dallas on Thursday Night Football, the most in the NFL in Week 14. He is one of two NFC players this season (Micah Parson, Week 7) to record three sacks in a game.
This is Muhammad’s first-career Defensive Player of the Week award and he becomes the third Lions player to earn Player of the Week honors this season, joining Jahmyr Gibbs (Weeks 10 and 12) and Jared Goff (Week 2). Muhammad is the first Lions defensive lineman to win Defensive Player of the Week since Aidan Hutchinson (Week 3, 2023).
Muhammad is the first former University of Miami player to win Defensive Player of the Week honors since Kamren Kinchens (Week 11, 2024) and the first by a defensive lineman since Greg Rousseau (Week 1, 2024).

SPECIAL TEAMS: WR RASHID SHAHEED, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Shaheed returned three kicks for 148 yards, including a 100-yard return for a touchdown to open the second half, in Seattle’s 37-9 win at Atlanta. His 100-yard return for a touchdown was the longest in 2025 and the longest since Week 17 of the 2024 season (Ihmir Smith-Marsette).
This is Shaheed’s first-career Player of the Week award. He is the sixth Seahawks wide receiver to win Special Teams Player of the Week honors and the first since Tyler Lockett (Week 11, 2017)..
Shaheed is the second former Weber State player to win a Player of the Week award, joining Taron Johnson (Week 10, 2024).

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Josh Allen, Rasul Douglas & Marvin Mims Named Week 14 AFC Players of the Week

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Stephen Patrick

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December 11, 2025

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NEW YORK — Dec. 10, 2025 — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Miami Dolphins cornerback Rasul Douglas and Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played in Week 14 (December 4, 7-8).

OFFENSE: QB JOSH ALLEN, BUFFALO BILLS

Allen passed for 251 yards and three touchdowns and added 78 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the Bills’ 39-34 victory over Cincinnati. This was Allen’s 50th career game with both a rushing and passing touchdown, the most in NFL history. Additionally, Allen is the first player in NFL history with at least 250 passing yards, 75 rushing yards, three touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown in two career games, previously accomplishing the feat in Week 14, 2024.

This is Allen’s 18th Player of the Week award and his third of the season. Allen ties Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino (18-time winner) and Ben Roethlisberger (18) for the fifth-most Player of the Week awards by a quarterback, trailing only Tom brady (32), Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning (27), Drew Brees (25) and Aaron Rodgers (19).
- 2018: Week 17
- 2019: Week 11
- 2020: Weeks 2, 9, 13, 15
- 2021: Week 3
- 2022: Weeks 5, 6, 15
- 2023: Weeks 2, 4
- 2024: Weeks 3, 13, 15
- 2025: Weeks 1, 11, 14

DEFENSE: CB RASUL DOUGLAS, MIAMI DOLPHINS

Douglas had five passes defensed, two tackles and an interception in Miami’s 34-10 win at the New York Jets and is the first AFC player with five passes defended and an interception since 2010 (Eric Rowe).

This is the third Defensive Player of the Week award for Douglas and he is the sixth Dolphins cornerback to earn the honor, joining Xavien Howard (three-time winner), Sam Madison (three), Terrell Buckley (two), Brent Grimes and Jalen Ramsey.
- 2021: Week 12 (Packers)
- 2023: Week 17 (Bills)
- 2025: Week 14 (Dolphins)

Douglas ties Marc Bulger and Tavon Austin (both three-time winners) for the third-most Player of the Week awards won by a former West Virginia player and the most by any defensive player.

SPECIAL TEAMS: WR MARVIN MIMS, DENVER BRONCOS

Mims had a 48-yard punt return for a touchdown, giving the Broncos the lead going into halftime of Denver’s 24-17 win at Las Vegas.

This is Mims third Special Teams Player of the Week award, tying Brandon McManus (three) and Wil Lutz (three) for the third-most such awards by a Broncos player. Mims has the most Special Teams Player of the Week Award of any Broncos punt-returner in franchise history.
- 2023: Week 10
- 2024: Week 15
- 2025: Week 14

Mims has the second-most Special Teams Player of the Week awards of any former Oklahoma player, trailing only Tress Way (five-time winner).

Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week – Week 14 Winners Announced

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Stephen Patrick

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December 11, 2025

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been voted the Pepsi® Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 14, the NFL announced today.

Fans voted for one of six players on NFL.com/rookies and on the NFL Mobile app to determine who would bring home the Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Week championship belt for Week 14.

After the regular season, six players will be nominated for the Pepsi® Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year honor. Fans can vote for the winner on NFL.com/rookies throughout the month of January.

This is the 25th year with Pepsi as the official soft drink sponsor of the NFL and the 24th year that Pepsi will present the NFL Rookie of the Week and NFL Rookie of the Year award.

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What to Look For – Week 15

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Stephen Patrick

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December 10, 2025

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NEW YORK — Dec. 10, 2025 — Below are the players that can set historic marks or reach career milestones in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season, including:

DE Myles Garrett
QB Matthew Stafford
QB Drake Maye
QB Josh Allen
QB Bo Nix
RB Christian McCaffrey
RB Jahmyr Gibbs
WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba
WR Puka Nacua
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR Ja’Marr Chase
WR Justin Jefferson
TE Trey McBride

MYLES GARRETT

Cleveland defensive end Myles Garrett leads the league with 20 sacks this season and ranks first in the NFL with 122.5 sacks since entering the league in 2017, the second-most by a player in his first nine seasons since 1982.

Garrett, who plays on Sunday at Chicago (1 p.m. ET, FOX), enters Week 15 2.5 sacks behind Michael Strahan (22.5 sacks in 2001 with the New York Giants) and T.J. Watt (22.5 in 2021 with Pittsburgh) for the most sacks in a season since 1982, when the individual sack became an official statistic.

The players with the most sacks in a season since 1982:

PLAYER	TEAM	SEASON	SACKS
Michael Strahan	N.Y. Giants	2001	22.5
T.J. Watt	Pittsburgh	2021	22.5
Jared Allen^HOF	Minnesota	2011	22
Mark Gastineau	N.Y. Jets	1984	22
Justin Houston	Kansas City	2014	22
Chris Doleman^HOF	Minnesota	1989	21
Reggie White^HOF	Philadelphia	1987	21

*Myles Garrett*	*Cleveland*	*2025*	20*
*entering Week 15

MATTHEW STAFFORD

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford leads the NFL with 35 touchdown passes this season and has at least two touchdown passes and no interceptions in each of his past five home games.

With at least two touchdown passes and no interceptions at home against Detroit on Sunday (4:25 p.m. ET, FOX), Stafford can join Aaron Rodgers (eight consecutive home games in 2014) as the only players in NFL history with at least two touchdown passes and no interceptions in six consecutive home games within a single season.

Additionally, with no interceptions in Week 15, Stafford can become the third quarterback all-time with no interceptions in 10 consecutive home starts, joining Aaron Rodgers (16 consecutive home starts from 2012-15) and Jalen Hurts (10 from 2024-25).

DRAKE MAYE

New England quarterback Drake Maye ranks second in the league with 3,412 passing yards and a 111.9 passer rating this season.

With a win on Sunday against Buffalo (1 p.m. ET, CBS), the Patriots would clinch the AFC East division title and Maye – who has led New England to 10 consecutive victories – can become the sixth quarterback in NFL history under the age of 24 with 11 consecutive wins in a single season.

The starting quarterbacks under the age of 24 with the longest winning streaks in a single season in NFL history:

PLAYER	TEAM	SEASON	CONSECUTIVE WINS
Ben Roethlisberger	Pittsburgh	2004	13
Lamar Jackson	Baltimore	2019	11
Peyton Manning^HOF	Indianapolis	1999	11
Dan Marino^HOF	Miami	1984	11
Dak Prescott	Dallas	2016	11
*Drake Maye*	*New England*	*2025*	10*
*active streak

With at least 250 passing yards and a passer rating of 100-or-higher in Week 15, Maye can become the fourth quarterback under the age of 24 to record 10 such career games, joining Justin Herbert (13 games), Patrick Mahomes (13) and Jameis Winston (10).

The quarterbacks under the age of 24 with the most games with at least 250 passing yards and a passer rating of 100-or-higher in NFL history:

PLAYER	TEAM	GAMES
Justin Herbert	L.A. Chargers	13
Patrick Mahomes	Kansas City	13
Jameis Winston	Tampa Bay	10
*Drake Maye*	*New England*	9*
Matthew Stafford	Detroit	9
*age 23

JOSH ALLEN

Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen has 3,083 passing yards this season and ranks second in the NFL with 34 touchdowns, including 22 passing and 12 rushing.

With three touchdown passes on Sunday at New England (1 p.m. ET, CBS), Allen can become the fourth player in NFL history with at least 3,000 passing yards and 25 touchdown passes in six of his first eight career seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning (eight seasons), Patrick Mahomes (seven) and Russell Wilson (six).

Allen, who has five career seasons with at least 35 combined passing, rushing and receiving touchdowns, can join Tom Brady (seven seasons), Aaron Rodgers (seven) and Drew Brees (six) as the only players in NFL history with at least 35 combined passing, rushing and receiving touchdowns in six career seasons.

The players with the most seasons with at least 35 combined passing, rushing and receiving touchdowns in NFL history:

PLAYER	TEAM(S)	SEASONS
Tom Brady	New England, Tampa Bay	7
Aaron Rodgers	Green Bay	7
Drew Brees	New Orleans	6
*Josh Allen*	*Buffalo*	5*
Peyton Manning ^HOF	Indianapolis, Denver	5
*has 34 combined touchdowns in 2025

Allen has 85 regular season wins and with a win on Sunday, can tie Tom Brady (86 regular season wins) and Russell Wilson (86) for the second-most regular season wins by a quarterback in his first eight seasons in NFL history. Only Patrick Mahomes (89 regular season wins) has more.

BO NIX

Denver quarterback Bo Nix ranks tied for third in the NFL with 673 completions since entering the league in 2024.

With a win on Sunday against Green Bay (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS), Nix – who has 21 wins since entering the NFL last season – can tie Andrew Luck (22 wins), Dak Prescott (22) and Ben Roethlisberger (22) for the second-most wins by a quarterback in his first two seasons in NFL history, trailing only Russell Wilson (24).

With 27 completions in Week 15, Nix can become the fourth quarterback with at least 700 completions in his first two seasons in NFL history, joining Justin Herbert (839 completions), Trevor Lawrence (746) and Kyler Murray (724).

The players with the most completions in their first two seasons in NFL history:

PLAYER	TEAM	COMPLETIONS
Justin Herbert	L.A. Chargers	839
Trevor Lawrence	Jacksonville	746
Kyler Murray	Arizona	724
Derek Carr	Oakland Raiders	698
Andrew Luck	Indianapolis	682
*Bo Nix*	*Denver*	673*
*in second season

CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY

San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey leads all running backs with 85 receptions and 806 receiving yards this season and ranks third with 1,655 scrimmage yards.

With five receptions on Sunday against Tennessee (4:25 p.m. ET, FOX), McCaffrey can become the first running back in NFL history with at least 90 receptions in three career seasons, surpassing Larry Centers and Austin Ekeler.

With 94 receiving yards in Week 15, McCaffrey – who had 1,005 receiving yards in 2019 with Carolina – can join Pro Football Hall of Famers Marshall Faulk (1,048 receiving yards in 1999 and 908 receiving yards in 1998) and Lenny Moore (938 receiving yards in 1958 and 936 receiving yards in 1960) as the only running backs all-time with at least 900 receiving yards in two career seasons.

Additionally, with 145 scrimmage yards on Sunday, McCaffrey can join Pro Football Hall of Famers Walter Payton (seven seasons), Marshall Faulk (five), Emmitt Smith (five) and LaDainian Tomlinson (five) as the only players with at least 1,800 scrimmage yards in at least five seasons in NFL history.

The players with the most career seasons with at least 1,800 scrimmage yards in NFL history:

PLAYER	TEAM(S)	SEASONS
Walter Payton ^HOF	Chicago	7
Marshall Faulk ^HOF	Indianapolis, St. Louis Rams	5
Emmitt Smith ^HOF	Dallas	5
LaDainian Tomlinson ^HOF	San Diego Chargers	5

*Christian McCaffrey*	*Carolina, San Francisco*	4*
*has 1,655 scrimmage yards in 2025

JAHMYR GIBBS

Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs leads the NFL with 47 scrimmage touchdowns (39 rushing, eight receiving) since entering the league in 2023 and ranks second with 16 scrimmage touchdowns (13 rushing, three receiving touchdowns) this season.

With a touchdown on Sunday at the Los Angeles Rams (4:25 p.m. ET, FOX), Gibbs can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders (47 touchdowns) for the most touchdowns by a player under the age of 24 all-time and the most touchdowns by a player in his first three seasons in NFL history.

Additionally, Gibbs can join Pro Football Hall of Famers Barry Sanders (31 games), Randy Moss (31) and Gale Sayers (30) as well as Maurice Jones-Drew (30) as the only players in NFL history with at least 30 games in their first three seasons with a touchdown.

The players with the most games with a touchdown in their first three seasons in NFL history:

PLAYER	TEAM	GAMES
Barry Sanders ^HOF	Detroit	31
Randy Moss^HOF	Minnesota	31
Gale Sayers^HOF	Chicago	30
Maurice Jones-Drew	Jacksonville	30
Eric Dickerson^HOF	L.A. Rams	29
*Jahmyr Gibbs*	*Detroit*	29*
LaDainian Tomlinson ^HOF	San Diego Chargers	29
*in third season

Gibbs has 11 games with multiple rushing touchdowns and with at least two rushing touchdowns on Sunday, can tie Pro Football Hall of Famers Jim Brown (12 games), Earl Campbell (12) and Eric Dickerson (12) for the most games with multiple rushing touchdowns by a player in his first three seasons in NFL history.

JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA

Seattle wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the league with 1,428 receiving yards and ranks tied for second with nine touchdown receptions this season.

With at least 72 receiving yards and a touchdown reception on Sunday against Indianapolis (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS), Smith-Njigba can become the fourth player under the age of 24 with at least 1,500 receiving yards and 10 touchdown receptions in a season, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce (1995 with the St. Louis Rams), DeAndre Hopkins (2015 with Houston) and Justin Jefferson (2021 with Minnesota).

With at least 90 receiving yards in Week 15, Smith-Njigba can become the sixth player in NFL history with at least 90 receiving yards in 12 games within a single season, joining Cooper Kupp (16 games in 2021 with the Los Angeles Rams), Antonio Brown (13 in 2014 with Pittsburgh), Julio Jones (12 in 2015 with Atlanta) and Pro Football Hall of Famers Michael Irvin (13 in 1995 with Dallas) and Calvin Johnson (12 in 2012 with Detroit).

PUKA NACUA

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua ranks tied for first in the NFL with 93 receptions and second with 1,186 receiving yards this season.

With at least seven receptions and 14 receiving yards on Sunday against Detroit (4:25 p.m. ET, FOX), Nacua can become the fifth player all-time with at least 100 receptions and 1,200 receiving yards in two of his first three seasons, joining Anquan Boldin, Justin Jefferson, Brandon Marshall and Michael Thomas.

AMON-RA ST. BROWN

Detroit wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has 81 receptions for 976 yards and is tied for the second-most touchdown receptions this season with nine.

With nine receptions on Sunday at the Los Angeles Rams (4:25 p.m. ET, FOX), St. Brown can become the first player ever with at least 90 receptions in each of his first five career seasons and the sixth wide receiver all-time with at least 90 receptions in five consecutive seasons, joining Antonio Brown (six consecutive seasons from 2013-18), Torry Holt (six from 2002-07, Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison (five from 1999-2003), Keenan Allen (five from 2017-21) and Demaryius Thomas (five from 2012-16).

JA’MARR CHASE

Cincinnati wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase ranks second in the NFL with 6,440 receiving yards since entering the league in 2021.

With 72 receiving yards against Baltimore on Sunday (1 p.m. ET, CBS), Chase can surpass Odell Beckham Jr. (6,511 receiving yards) for the fourth-most receiving yards by a player in their first 75 career games in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer Lance Alworth (7,532 receiving yards), Julio Jones (7,306) and Justin Jefferson (7,286) have more.

The players with the most receiving yards in their first 75 career games in NFL history:

PLAYER	TEAM(S)	REC. YARDS
Lance Alworth^HOF	San Diego Chargers	7,532
Julio Jones	Atlanta	7,306
Justin Jefferson	Minnesota	7,286
Odell Beckham Jr.	N.Y. Giants, Cleveland	6,511
*Ja’Marr Chase*	*Cincinnati*	6,440*
*in 74 career games

JUSTIN JEFFERSON

Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson leads the NFL with 8,242 receiving yards since entering the league in 2020 and ranks second with 559 receptions.

With 134 receiving yards on Sunday Night Football at Dallas (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC), Jefferson can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss (8,375 receiving yards) for the most receiving yards by a player in his first six seasons in NFL history.

Additionally, with six receptions in Week 15, Jefferson can surpass Jarvis Landry (564 receptions) for the most receptions by a player in their first six seasons in NFL history.

TREY MCBRIDE

Arizona tight end Trey McBride leads all tight ends in the NFL with 93 receptions, 937 receiving yards and eight touchdown catches this season.

With at least seven receptions on Sunday at Houston (1 p.m. ET, FOX), McBride – who had 111 receptions in 2024 – can become the first tight end in NFL history with at least 100 receptions in consecutive seasons and join Travis Kelce (three seasons) as the only tight ends all-time with at least 100 receptions in multiple career seasons.

McBride, who has at least five receptions in 15 consecutive games since Week 17 of the 2024 season, can surpass Travis Kelce (15 consecutive games in 2018) for the most consecutive games with at least five receptions by a tight end in NFL history.

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Christmas Day Games, Saturday Doubleheader Headline Week 17 Slate

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Stephen Patrick

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December 10, 2025

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NEW YORK — Dec. 10, 2025 — The NFL today finalized its Week 17 schedule. Saturday, Dec. 27 will feature a doubleheader starting with the Houston Texans at the Los Angeles Chargers at 4:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network and concluding with the Peacock Holiday Exclusive featuring the Baltimore Ravens at the Green Bay Packers at 8 p.m. ET.

Week 17 will begin with a Christmas Day doubleheader on Netflix, the Dallas Cowboys at the Washington Commanders at 1 p.m. ET and the Detroit Lions at the Minnesota Vikings at 4:30 p.m. ET. On Christmas night, the Denver Broncos will play at the Kansas City Chiefs at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video.

The final Week 17 schedule (all times ET):

Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025

Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders	1:00p	Netflix
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings	4:30p	Netflix
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs	8:15p	Prime Video

Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025

Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers	4:30p	NFLN
Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers	8:00p	Peacock

Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025

Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers	1:00p	CBS
Arizona Cardinals at Cincinnati Bengals	1:00p	FOX
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns	1:00p	CBS
Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts	1:00p	FOX
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Miami Dolphins	1:00p	FOX
New England Patriots at New York Jets	1:00p	FOX
New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans	1:00p	CBS
New York Giants at Las Vegas Raiders	4:05p	CBS
Philadelphia Eagles at Buffalo Bills	4:25p	FOX
Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers	8:20p	NBC

Monday, Dec. 29, 2025

Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta Falcons

8:15p

ESPN

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NFL to Play Regular Season Games in Munich, Germany in 2026 and 2028

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December 10, 2025

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MUNICH, GERMANY — Dec. 10, 2025 — The National Football League today announced it will return to Munich, Germany in 2026 and 2028 to play regular season games, as part of a multi-year partnership with the City of Munich and FC Bayern Munich.

The games will be played at the FC Bayern Munich Stadium, which has previously hosted NFL regular season games in 2022 and 2024.

Germany is a key market for the NFL globally, with more than 20 million fans of the game, the largest fanbase in Europe. In addition to the regular season games, the NFL will work with the City of Munich across their major sports development program to grow and develop flag football – the non-contact format of the game that will be included in the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) – with a focus on growing NFL Flag participation.

NFL Flag, the NFL’s official youth flag football program, was launched in Germany in 2020. Since its launch, the program has reached over 40,000 young athletes across in-school programs and the local youth league ecosystem, showcasing the league’s efforts to develop the game at every level, increasing participation and creating a social legacy that extends far beyond gameday.

“I am delighted about the extension of our contract with the NFL, which once again demonstrates the importance and strength of Munich as a sports city,” said Verena Dietl, Mayor of the City of Munich. “The previous games have not only won the hearts of fans, they have also strengthened our successful cooperation with the NFL. Together, we are committed to promoting football in Germany and spreading the palpable enthusiasm for the sport far beyond the stadiums. I am looking forward to the upcoming games in 2026 and 2028, which will deliver world-class sporting action and unforgettable excitement for the city and its fans.”

“The FC Bayern Munich Stadium will be hosting the NFL in Germany for the third time – this shows that we can also offer American football a home,” said Jürgen Muth, Managing Director of Allianz Arena GmbH. “Our stadium has established itself on the world map of sports with its modern infrastructure, unique atmosphere, and the enthusiasm of Munich fans. Over the years, the NFL at the FC Bayern Munich Stadium has evolved into a significant attraction, drawing crowds from both Germany and around the world. These games are examples of the global enthusiasm for the sport and collaboration between Munich and the NFL.”

“Germany is of huge strategic importance for the NFL in Europe, and our return to Munich signals the league’s long-term commitment to playing games in the market,” said NFL DACH General Manager Alexander Steinforth. “As the first host of regular season games in Germany, Munich holds a very special place in the hearts of our fans and we look forward to continuing to create memorable experiences for them while building a year-round NFL presence across this city and country.”

Regular season games are already confirmed to be played in Berlin in 2027 and 2029.

The NFL has confirmed the further following regular season international games to be played across the 2026 season, with additional games to be announced:

One game in Melbourne, Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, featuring the Los Angeles Rams as designated home team
One game in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil at the Maracanã Stadium
Two games in London, U.K. at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Fans can register for information around the 2026 NFL Munich game here: http://nfl.com/Munich2026

Regular season games played in Germany to date:

Date	Visiting Team	Score	Home Team	Score	Stadium	Attendance
2022	Seattle Seahawks	16	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	21	FC Bayern Munich Stadium	69,811
2023	Miami Dolphins	14	Kansas City Chiefs	21	Frankfurt Stadium	50,023
2023	Indianapolis Colts	10	New England Patriots	6	Frankfurt Stadium	50,144
2024	New York Giants	17	Carolina Panthers	20	FC Bayern Munich Stadium	70,132
2025	Atlanta Falcons	25	Indianapolis Colts	31	Olympiastadion Berlin	72,203

NFL 2026 International Games

For more details on the 2026 NFL Melbourne game, visit: nfl.com/Melbourne

For more details on the 2026 NFL Rio game, visit: nfl.com/rio

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Has the Kyler Murray Era Run Its Course in Arizona?

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Keegan Rathje

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December 10, 2025

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After suffering a foot injury in the Arizona Cardinals‘ Week 5 game against the Carolina Panthers, Kyler Murray had been sidelined behind Jacoby Brissett, with the expectation he would return once fully healthy. That changed on December 5th, when Arizona General Manager Jonathan Gannon told the media that Murray would miss the remainder of the season. The announcement surprised both media members and fans, as Gannon had previously been adamant that Murray would retain the starter role. Now it’s confirmed that Brissett will finish out the season as QB1.

Photo Cred: NFL.com

The Cardinals entered Kyler’s seventh year with high hopes, aiming to win the NFC West and secure a playoff berth. Those expectations were derailed early when starting running back James Conner suffered a season-ending injury just three games into the season, placing a heavy offensive burden on Murray. Under added pressure, Murray struggled to produce consistently. In the two games following Conner’s injury, he recorded two passing touchdowns and two interceptions. Shortly after the Week 5 loss to the Titans, Gannon announced that Murray would be sidelined indefinitely.

Since then, Jacoby Brissett has stepped in and reignited the offense. Operating within a different game plan than Murray, Brissett has shown versatility in the playcalling and has excelled as a pocket passer, distributing the ball to multiple receivers while allowing backup running back Trey Benson to contribute on the ground. As the weeks passed, speculation continued to grow regarding Murray’s return, especially after he was placed on IR on November 5th.

Now, with Murray officially ruled out for the season, major questions arise about the future of the Cardinals franchise—most notably whether Kyler Murray will be in an Arizona uniform next year. When asked about this, Gannon quickly dismissed the inquiry, saying, “I don’t know. I’m worried about the Rams right now, honestly…”

Kyler Murray has been with the Cardinals for seven years but unfortunately lacks the résumé that would guarantee long-term commitment from the franchise. He has produced only one winning season, which ended with a first-round playoff loss to the Rams. Combined with recurring injuries and inconsistent team success, concerns have grown—and these may ultimately be the deciding factors. Murray is under contract through 2028 with over $100 million still owed, placing the Cardinals in a difficult financial position.

Photo Cred: Bleacher Report

The most logical path for Arizona is to trade Murray, both to clear a significant portion of dead cap space and shift his contract to another organization. However, teams around the league are well aware of the situation and will likely decline trade offers until Murray is either released or his 2026 salary is paid. One way or another, he is not expected to remain on the roster by the start of the 2026–27 season, signaling the end of the Kyler Murray era in Arizona.

Week 16 Flex Scheduling: Patriots-Ravens to Sunday Night

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Stephen Patrick

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December 9, 2025

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Week 16 Flex Scheduling: Patriots-Ravens to Sunday Night

NEW YORK — Dec. 8, 2025 — The Week 16 New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens game will move to Sunday Night Football on NBC while the Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins matchup will be played Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on CBS, the NFL announced today.

The final Week 16 schedule (all times ET):

Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025

Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks

8:15p

Prime Video

Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025

Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders	5:00p	FOX
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears	8:20p	FOX

Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers	1:00p	FOX
Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns	1:00p	CBS
Los Angeles Chargers at Dallas Cowboys	1:00p	FOX
Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins	1:00p	CBS
New York Jets at New Orleans Saints	1:00p	CBS
Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants	1:00p	FOX
Kansas City Chiefs at Tennessee Titans	1:00p	CBS
Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals	4:05p	FOX
Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos	4:05p	FOX
Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions	4:25p	CBS
Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans	4:25p	CBS
New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens	8:20p	NBC

Monday, Dec. 22, 2025

San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts

8:15p

ESPN

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