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NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game.

NFL teams remained petty in Week 16, including multiple Christmas-themed posts.

At 13-2, the Vikings have a clear path to the top playoff seed in the NFC and, as receiver Justin Jefferson put it, "We're coming together."

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill had three key drops in Sunday's win over the 49ers, something he attributed to a lack of reps this year with QB Tua Tagovailoa.

Washington's Jayden Daniels threw five touchdown passes and engineered another game-winning drive Sunday against the Eagles as the Commanders inched closer to a playoff berth Sunday.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 pick in April's draft, authored a solid performance in the Atlanta Falcons' 34-7 rout of the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, throwing for 202 yards with one interception.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff and tight end Sam LaPorta connected on a trick play the club calls the "stumble bum" on Sunday in a 34-17 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field that improved Detroit's record to 13-2.

Jonathan Taylor made up for a costly gaffe last game by exploding for 218 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a dominant win over the Colts.

Eagles QBs Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett both suffered injuries in a "sloppy" loss to the Commanders that damaged their chances of getting the NFC's top seed.

Eliminated from postseason contention earlier in the day, the Dallas Cowboys held off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-24 Sunday, notching a fourth victory in the past five games, prompting owner and general manager Jerry Jones to say "I'm real proud of them."

The New Orleans interim coach is seizing his seven-game audition in hopes of fulfilling his lifelong dream.

Mark Bavaro thinks Kraft is playing tight end 'the way I was brought up to play it.'

Former Pro Bowl cornerback Riq Woolen was benched for the opening drive of Sunday's loss for undisclosed disciplinary reasons.

In a season in which Jayden Daniels has stood out, the rookie put up his biggest fantasy output in Week 16.

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Shepard was accompanied by his daughters, Cali and Cassie, during Tampa Bay's introductions.

Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson struggled in his first start of the season, but coach Kevin Stefanski said the plan is for him to get another start next week.

Teams are coming prepared with top uniforms for Week 16 of the NFL season.

NFL players came prepared with the drip in Week 16.

We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LIX.