As the NFL kicked off its final month on Sunday, several teams strengthened their playoff cases while others took huge blows.
Author: Nate Davis, USA TODAY
NFL playoff picture after Week 12: 49ers’ win provides pecking order in NFC
At least for now, there’s a bit of clarity in the NFC playoff race. The 49ers handled the Packers and tightened their grip on the top seed.
32 things we learned from Week 12 of the 2019 NFL season
The Browns and Steelers got back to business, while the Bills and Seahawks continued to help build their chances for the playoffs.
NFL playoff picture as Week 12 starts: Raiders replace Colts in AFC bracket
There are only six weeks remaining in the NFL regular season, but there’s plenty still to be decided before the postseason begins.
32 things we learned from Week 11 of the 2019 NFL season
The NFL had its fair share of blowouts in Week 11, but several contenders were dealt a reality check even as they pushed toward the playoffs.
Browns’ Myles Garrett swings helmet at Steelers QB Mason Rudolph, sparking ugly brawl
Browns DE Myles Garrett was ejected for removing Mason Rudolph’s helmet and swinging it at the Steelers QB, sparking a brawl.
Opinion: NFL should suspend Browns’ Myles Garrett for rest of season — at minimum — for helmet swing
The Browns won on Thursday, but only in the most literal sense. Pro Bowl defensive end Myles Garrett changed everything with the swing of a helmet.
Browns score win over Steelers as brawl breaks out in ugly finish
Even with the offense still not quite right, the Cleveland Browns intercepted Mason Rudolph four times to keep the Pittsburgh Steelers at bay.
Browns’ Damarious Randall ejected for hit that made Steelers WR Dionate Johnson bleed from ear
Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson was seen bleeding from his ear after taking a hit from Browns safety Damarious Randall, who was ejected.
USA TODAY Sports’ Week 11 NFL picks: Do Patriots win Super Bowl LII rematch with Eagles?
Coming off their bye weeks, New England and Philadelphia meet for the first time since the Eagles’ memorable Super Bowl LII win.