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Aaron Rodgers connected with Calvin Austin on a 26-yard touchdown pass with 55 seconds remaining, and Tyler Loop missed a field goal attempt inside 50 yards for the first time all season as time expired, allowing the Steelers to escape with the win and AFC North title.
January 5, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Aaron Rodgers connected with Calvin Austin on a 26-yard touchdown pass with 55 seconds remaining, and Tyler Loop missed a field goal attempt inside 50 yards for the first time all season as time expired, allowing the Steelers to escape with the win and AFC North title.
The Jets became the first team in NFL history not to record an interception for an entire season. No other team has gone more than 10 games without a pick to start the season since at least 1950.
January 5, 2026 at 12:19 AM
The Jets became the first team in NFL history not to record an interception for an entire season. No other team has gone more than 10 games without a pick to start the season since at least 1950.
Myles Garrett stands alone with 23.0 sacks, the most in a season since sacks became an official stat in 1982.
January 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Myles Garrett stands alone with 23.0 sacks, the most in a season since sacks became an official stat in 1982.
Chicago is on the upswing. No city with four or more Big Four teams improved as much from 2024 to 2025.
December 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Chicago is on the upswing. No city with four or more Big Four teams improved as much from 2024 to 2025.
Defense was optional in the Bulls' win over the Hawks. Nine different Bulls finished in double figures.
December 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Defense was optional in the Bulls' win over the Hawks. Nine different Bulls finished in double figures.
Trevor Lawrence has played mistake-free football the last three weeks and has the Jaguars on the cusp on the playoffs.
December 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Trevor Lawrence has played mistake-free football the last three weeks and has the Jaguars on the cusp on the playoffs.
Opta's top Super Bowl championship probability is a Mile High this week.
December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Opta's top Super Bowl championship probability is a Mile High this week.
J.J. McCarthy had his second consecutive quality outing to help the Vikings take down the Cowboys. The Cowboys lost their second consecutive game after moving above .500 for the first time all season with a win over the Chiefs in Week 13.
December 15, 2025 at 4:36 AM
J.J. McCarthy had his second consecutive quality outing to help the Vikings take down the Cowboys. The Cowboys lost their second consecutive game after moving above .500 for the first time all season with a win over the Chiefs in Week 13.
Matthew Stafford torched his old team to keep the Rams at the top of the NFC standings. It was the first time the former Lions quarterback threw for more than 300 yards since Week 5 against the 49ers.
December 15, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Matthew Stafford torched his old team to keep the Rams at the top of the NFC standings. It was the first time the former Lions quarterback threw for more than 300 yards since Week 5 against the 49ers.
The Chargers eliminated the Chiefs from the playoffs with a 16-13 win. Derwin James picked off Gardner Minshew (who replaced an injured Patrick Mahomes) to secure the victory late in the fourth quarter.
December 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Chargers eliminated the Chiefs from the playoffs with a 16-13 win. Derwin James picked off Gardner Minshew (who replaced an injured Patrick Mahomes) to secure the victory late in the fourth quarter.
The Bills surged in the second half and came away with a dramatic comeback win against the Patriots. Josh Allen threw for three touchdowns as Buffalo outscored New England 28-7 after halftime.
December 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The Bills surged in the second half and came away with a dramatic comeback win against the Patriots. Josh Allen threw for three touchdowns as Buffalo outscored New England 28-7 after halftime.
The Packers reclaim No. 1 over the Lions and Broncos - and the Eagle tumble - in our TRACR NFL power rankings for Week 15.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Packers reclaim No. 1 over the Lions and Broncos - and the Eagle tumble - in our TRACR NFL power rankings for Week 15.
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The Texans moved into a playoff spot with a big win against the Chiefs. The Houston defense picked off Patrick Mahomes three times and held him to a season-low 160 passing yards.
December 8, 2025 at 4:42 AM
The Texans moved into a playoff spot with a big win against the Chiefs. The Houston defense picked off Patrick Mahomes three times and held him to a season-low 160 passing yards.
Did Notre Dame get snubbed? TRACR has them as the third-best team in the country and best among teams on the bubble.
December 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Did Notre Dame get snubbed? TRACR has them as the third-best team in the country and best among teams on the bubble.
Christian Benford returned an interception for a touchdown to give the Bills a fourth quarter lead against the Bengals, and Josh Allen had a 17-yard scramble on 3rd-and-15 to ice the game as Buffalo held on for a big win.
December 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Christian Benford returned an interception for a touchdown to give the Bills a fourth quarter lead against the Bengals, and Josh Allen had a 17-yard scramble on 3rd-and-15 to ice the game as Buffalo held on for a big win.
Kicker stats! Points added adjusts for distance of attempt, crediting kickers for successfully making tougher field goals.
December 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Kicker stats! Points added adjusts for distance of attempt, crediting kickers for successfully making tougher field goals.
The TRACR NFL power rankings for Week 14.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The TRACR NFL power rankings for Week 14.
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The Broncos hung on to win a wild Sunday Night Football game in Washington, topping the Commanders 27-26. Nik Bonitto was the hero, deflecting a two-point conversion attempt to seal the Broncos win and move them to the top of the AFC standings.
December 1, 2025 at 5:08 AM
The Broncos hung on to win a wild Sunday Night Football game in Washington, topping the Commanders 27-26. Nik Bonitto was the hero, deflecting a two-point conversion attempt to seal the Broncos win and move them to the top of the AFC standings.
Make that TEN touchdown catches for Davante Adams inside the opponent's 10-yard line, as he grabbed his second of the day in the second quarter.
November 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Make that TEN touchdown catches for Davante Adams inside the opponent's 10-yard line, as he grabbed his second of the day in the second quarter.
Davante Adams is inevitable close to the end zone. He opened the scoring against the Panthers with a 4-yard touchdown catch, his ninth TD inside the opponent's 10-yard line this year.
November 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Davante Adams is inevitable close to the end zone. He opened the scoring against the Panthers with a 4-yard touchdown catch, his ninth TD inside the opponent's 10-yard line this year.
Frank Ragnow announced he is coming back to the Lions. His 81.2 pass-block rating and 87.9 run-block rating are both better than any other Lions interior lineman.
November 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Frank Ragnow announced he is coming back to the Lions. His 81.2 pass-block rating and 87.9 run-block rating are both better than any other Lions interior lineman.
The NFC holds down the top four spots in our TRACR NFL power rankings.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The NFC holds down the top four spots in our TRACR NFL power rankings.
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The Giants blew a fourth quarter lead for the third straight week, losing to the Lions in overtime. Jahmyr Gibbs had 264 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns and Amon-Ra St. Brown had 149 receiving yards and a score for the Lions, who kept pace in the competitive NFC North.
November 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The Giants blew a fourth quarter lead for the third straight week, losing to the Lions in overtime. Jahmyr Gibbs had 264 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns and Amon-Ra St. Brown had 149 receiving yards and a score for the Lions, who kept pace in the competitive NFC North.
Kyle Hamilton just might be the best defender in the NFL.
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Kyle Hamilton just might be the best defender in the NFL.
Trent McDuffie has a narrow lead for the best coverage rating in the NFL among cornerbacks.
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Trent McDuffie has a narrow lead for the best coverage rating in the NFL among cornerbacks.