This is your second quarter thread for the 2025 Week 16 Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders game. Join the discussion in the comments below. Here is some basic information to help guide you through the game: … Note: This is an open thread. Discuss the game and stay tuned for new threads after each quarter. […] This is your second quarter thread for the 2025 Week 16 Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders game. Join the discussion in the comments below. Here is some basic information to help guide you through the game: How to watch the game – TV schedule and online streaming information; Follow us on Twitter: @BleedingGreen; Follow along with Commanders fans at Hogs Haven; Join in the conversation Live game stats; Eagles full regular season schedule; Current Eagles depth chart; Current Eagles roster … Note: This is an open thread. Discuss the game and stay tuned for new threads after each quarter. TWITTER UPDATES Note: if the tracker isn’t properly loading for you, you can CLICK HERE. A Twitter List by BleedingGreen
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Rams can set NFL record next week
It had been nine years since the last time a team had at least 580 total yards and lost, but that’s what the L.A. Rams did on Thursday against the Seahawks in overtime. The Rams had their highest offensive output of the entire Sean McVay era but couldn’t find a way to win when ironically […] It had been nine years since the last time a team had at least 580 total yards and lost, but that’s what the L.A. Rams did on Thursday against the Seahawks in overtime. The Rams had their highest offensive output of the entire Sean McVay era but couldn’t find a way to win when ironically three of their last four drives in regular completely stalled out, allowing Seattle to force the extra period and win on a two-point conversion. Regardless, the Rams offense continues to dominate NFL opponents by putting up their third consecutive game with at least 500 total yards. One more and the Rams will set a new NFL record for consecutive games with 500+ yards. They next face a Falcons team with a defensive coached by Raheem Morris that will be very familiar to McVay and Matthew Stafford. The Rams are the first team since the Dallas Cowboys in 2020 to go three consecutive games with at least 500 yards. They are the only team on this list of five to only turn the ball over one time during its streak. The New England Patriots, who went to the Super Bowl and lost to the Giants in 2011, only turned it over twice during their streak. However, this streak was carried over from the previous season, so it was the last regular season game of 2010 and the first two games of 2011. The 1982 Chargers hold the record for most yards during such a streak with 1,706, 76 more yards than L.A.’s streak, but that number is tainted because there was a strike in 1982. Even so, Don Coryell is a legend for a reason. The 1998 49ers had over 500 yards in each of their first three games that season, culminating in a 31-20 win over the Falcons in Week 3. However, it was the Falcons who knocked San Francisco out of the playoffs in the divisional round, 20-18. It would be the last real season for Steve Young, who was retired three games into the 1999 season. The Cowboys came out as an offensive juggernaut under Mike McCarthy in 2020, leading the NFL in total yards and scoring through five weeks. But couldn’t wake up from a defensive nightmare and lost more than they won. That was also the year that Dak Prescott broke his ankle in Week 5. None of these teams won the Super Bowl and only the Patriots came close. The Rams have been an unstoppable offensive juggernaut, but in many ways are struggling from the same defensive and special teams follies of the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys probably could have made the playoffs with Dak instead of Andy Dalton, so the Rams don’t have to worry about being that bad, but L.A. will need to play more complete football moving forward to get past three or four playoff teams to win it all. Will Rams set record against Falcons? The Falcons have many issues, but defense is sort of the last of Raheem’s worries. Even so, Atlanta did give up over 500 yards to the Colts in Week 10. They gave up 486 yards to the Panthers the next week. Both games went to overtime, both losses for the Falcons. One reason that would force the Rams to try and put up 500 yards would be if the game is a shootout and/or L.A. lets Atlanta hang in the game for too long. Many of these 500 yard games go to overtime. Well, as bad as it might feel to lose in the manner that L.A. did in Week 16, the Falcons are still having an awful season. A win over the Bills in Week 6 notwithstanding, Atlanta has been bad against good teams. They are coming off of a one-point win over the Bucs too. And if they beat the Cardinals this week, the Falcons will probably have some hope of winning out, which could save Morris’s job and give ownership faith that he’s righting the ship. Especially if one of those wins comes against the Rams, which is extra personal for Atlanta’s front office after trading their 2026 first round pick to L.A. for an edge rusher. Ian Rapoport notes that owner Arthur Blank is still weighing his options: Owner Arthur Blank has shown patience in the past, but is it running out with a franchise that hasn’t made the playoffs in eight years? He plans to evaluate the futures of coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot as the season draws to a close, as most owners do following trying campaigns. This game has been circled on Morris’s calendar all year probably. He wants to prove he knows McVay well enough to keep the game close. But does McVay know Morris well enough to make sure that it isn’t close? 500+ yards and the Rams set a new record. But all that the Rams want for sure is to have at least one more point than Atlanta to stay alive for the number one seed. See More:
Colts expected to get key piece back along interior defensive line for MNF
According to head coach Shane Steichen, Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (neck) will play against his former team on Monday Night Football this week (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). The Pro Bowl veteran defensive tackle has not played since Week 9 at the Pittsburgh Steelers, when he injured his neck and was placed on injured […] According to head coach Shane Steichen, Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (neck) will play against his former team on Monday Night Football this week (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). The Pro Bowl veteran defensive tackle has not played since Week 9 at the Pittsburgh Steelers, when he injured his neck and was placed on injured reserve thereafter. Buckner even went overseas for stem cell therapy to treat the injury and aid in his recovery, so it’s great to see him on the cusp of returning to Colts game days again. He’s been a full participant at practice this week and practiced on a limited basis the entire prior week, but regarding the latter, wasn’t quite ready to make his return. On the season, Buckner has 42 tackles (16 solo) and 4.0 total sacks during 9 starts. He’ll likely be on a pitch count during primetime, but it’s great to have him back to provide an interior boost for both the Colts pass rush and run defense. He may have a little bit of extra edge, going up against his former team. Meanwhile, the Colts have already ruled out starting cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf) and wide receiver [and special teams returnman] Anthony Gould (foot). When asked about starting left tackle Bernhard Raimann, who was wearing a brace on his injured right elbow during Saturday’s team practice, Steichen indicated, “We’ll see.” Having not practiced at all previously this week, Raimann was limited during Saturday’s practice. He’ll likely be listed as questionable headed into Monday night’s game. Lastly, Steichen confirmed that quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (orbital bone) will not be activated off of injured reserve this week. Unretired longtime veteran Philip Rivers was already named the starter again this week, but it means that Richardson Sr. won’t be available for another week as the potential QB2—as he’ll remain on injured reserve for the time being. See More: Indianapolis Colts News
Las Vegas Raiders-Houston Texans predictions
It’s time for our weekly tradition of predicting the Las Vegas Raiders games. The Raiders are now 2-12, while I’m 12-2 predicting their games. It’s been pretty easy these days —- just pick whoever the Raiders are playing against has been a winning formula as the Silver and Black are mired in an eight-game losing […] It’s time for our weekly tradition of predicting the Las Vegas Raiders games. The Raiders are now 2-12, while I’m 12-2 predicting their games. It’s been pretty easy these days —- just pick whoever the Raiders are playing against has been a winning formula as the Silver and Black are mired in an eight-game losing streak and have been uncompetitive nearly every week. It likely won’t get any easier this week as the Raiders complete their 2025 road season. They visit the 9-5 Houston Texans. They are red hot as they’ve won six straight games. The Texans have a nasty defense and the Raiders’ offense, of course, is struggling badly. While anything is possible, this has the making of being another ugly outing for Pete Carroll’s squad. Prediction: Houston Texans 27, Las Vegas Raiders 10 Now, it’s your turn. In other Raiders’ news: Draft needs: NFL.com has draft needs of every team. Innovator: The Raiders’ website looks at how owner Mark David developed the league’s modern-day hand warmer. O-line rankings: Here are PFF’s Week 16 offensive line power rankings. See More: Las Vegas Raiders Game Information
NY Giants finally place edge defender on IR due to shoulder injury
The New York Giants finally placed outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux on season-ending Injured Reserve on Saturday. Thibodeaux has been out since Week 10, missing the last four games with a shoulder injury. Thibodeaux will finish his fourth NFL season with 2.5 sacks in 10 games. To take Thibodeaux’s place on the 53-man roster, the Giants activated cornerback Art Green from IR. Green played in eight games for the Giants before being placed on IR with a hamstring injury. The Giants also elevated two players from the practice squad. Placekicker Ben Sauls, a rookie from Pittsburgh, will make his NFL debut against the Minnesota Vikings. Second-year defensive tackle Elijah Chatman will be elevated for the third time this season. Thibodeaux had been hoping to return to action this season, even with just three games left in a 2-12 season. Interim coach Mike Kafka had even indicated there was a belief that he could. That possibility, though, has now ended. See More:
Saturday NFL Doubleheader Discussion
Week 16 in the National Football League kicks off with a doubleheader, starting in about fifteen minutes or so. The first game of the day will be aired on FOX, and will feature an NFC East matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders. Surprisingly, this is the first matchup of the season between […] Week 16 in the National Football League kicks off with a doubleheader, starting in about fifteen minutes or so. The first game of the day will be aired on FOX, and will feature an NFC East matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders. Surprisingly, this is the first matchup of the season between these two division opponents, as they’ll finish the regular season against each other in two weeks in Philadelphia. The Eagles will officially wrap up the NFC East with a victory in this one. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 PM Central time. FOX will also be bringing us the second game of the doubleheader, and it might prove slightly more interesting to us NFC North fans, as it will feature the second game of the season between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears. Green Bay won the first matchup between these two teams a couple of weeks ago at Lambeau Field, and whoever wins this one will officially wrap up a playoff spot in the NFL. This one is slated to kick off at 7:20 PM Central time. If you’re going to be watching today’s action, feel free to hang out here to watch and talk about it with your fellow Minnesota Vikings fans. We’ll have a couple of other pieces about our game as well as some other stuff up here throughout the course of the late afternoon and evening on this Saturday. Enjoy the games, folks! See More:
Eagles vs. Commanders: First quarter score updates
The Philadelphia Eagles are 9-5 heading into their Week 16 matchup against the Washington Commanders, and have a chance to win the NFC East and secure their spot in the playoffs. Jalen Hurts and Co. were able to turn things around last week against the Raiders, and didn’t just win against a bad team, but […] The Philadelphia Eagles are 9-5 heading into their Week 16 matchup against the Washington Commanders, and have a chance to win the NFC East and secure their spot in the playoffs. Jalen Hurts and Co. were able to turn things around last week against the Raiders, and didn’t just win against a bad team, but they also showed a variety of new looks and potential for the offense. They were finally able to sustain drives, get first downs, and score touchdowns in the red zone. It was a nearly perfect game for Hurts, who is probably growing very tired of people questioning his ability. Join the conversation! Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts New, improved notifications system! The defense is fresh off a shut out and the vibes continue to be high for that side of the ball. They’re a young group with a lot of energy, and are all clicking at an important time. It’s also been impressive to see Brandon Graham come out of retirement, move inside to play defensive tackle, and still record two sacks in a game. The team definitely doesn’t need a positivity bunny in the locker room when they’re winning games — as head coach Nick Sirianni and Hurts both echoed the past couple weeks, execution fuels emotion, and there was finally a lot of that to build on. Let’s just hope they’re able to do everything the need in order to beat the Commanders, win the NFC East, and then find ways to stay healthy through the final stretch of the regular season. Hang out here for updates and to chat, celebrate, vent, and argue in the comments! LET’S GOOOOOOO! Note: if the tracker isn’t properly loading for you, you can CLICK HERE. Note: This is an open thread. Discuss the games in the comments below. See More: Philadelphia Eagles discussion
Eagles-Commanders inactives
The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced the inactives list for their 2025 NFL Week 16 game against the Washington Commanders. The following Eagles players WILL NOT PLAY: Lane Johnson, Jalen Carter, Cameron Latu, Joshua Uche, A.J. Dillon, Mac McWilliams, and Sam Howell. Lane Johnson was initially expected to return this week, but wasn’t able to get […] The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced the inactives list for their 2025 NFL Week 16 game against the Washington Commanders. The following Eagles players WILL NOT PLAY: Lane Johnson, Jalen Carter, Cameron Latu, Joshua Uche, A.J. Dillon, Mac McWilliams, and Sam Howell. Lane Johnson was initially expected to return this week, but wasn’t able to get back on the field early enough to play in this week’s game. Fred Johnson was dealing with an ankle injury earlier in the week, but will be able to fill in at right tackle until Lane comes back. Jalen Carter’s timeline to return is a little less clear, and if the defense plays like they did against the Raiders — and Brandon Graham continues to work inside — they’re in no rush to bring him back before the postseason. Cameron Latu will miss Saturday’s game after dealing with a stinger during the week. He was a limited participant on Wednesday and full participant on Thursday, but the team elevated TE E.J. Jenkins for the game, instead. This will be the fourth game in a row that Joshua Uche has been a healthy scratch, and the edge rusher hasn’t played a defensive snap since Week 8. A.J. Dillon has been relegated as a healthy scratch for eight of the Eagles’ last nine games, and hasn’t played a snap since Week 6. Mac McWilliams is a healthy scratch again, but could see some more playing time if the Eagles clinch the NFC East and their postseason spot this week or next. Sam Howell is the emergency third quarterback, but he can only enter the game if both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee are sidelined. Philadelphia Eagles inactive list OT Lane Johnson – Injury. DT Jalen Carter – Injury. TE Cameron Latu – Injury. EDGE Joshua Uche – Fifth edge rusher. RB A.J. Dillon – Fourth running back. CB Mac McWilliams – Seventh cornerback. QB Sam Howell – Emergency third quarterback. Washington Commanders inactive list QB Jayden Daniels RB Chase Edmonds OT George Fant OT Laremy Tunsil TE Colson Yankoff DT Eddie Goldman See More: Philadelphia Eagles News
L.A. Rams News: Its only football, ramily
A long time ago, I would watch baseball with my dad and when our team would lose, he would say: “It’s only baseball, son.” So, in light of the Los Angeles Rams loss, I want to say: It’s only football, ramily. The Rams will be back in a bit, and they are going to the […] A long time ago, I would watch baseball with my dad and when our team would lose, he would say: “It’s only baseball, son.” So, in light of the Los Angeles Rams loss, I want to say: It’s only football, ramily. The Rams will be back in a bit, and they are going to the postseason, so despite this latest (and most annoying of losses), enjoy the holidays, enjoy friends and family (football and food), and know that the Rams so far, are having a fine year. We’ll take it. Can this year be better? We’ll find out. Please comment on whatever you want, enjoy some college football (if you are into that sort of thing) and get ready for some NFL action tonight? If you are still playing fantasy, good luck! Unless you are playing me! Thanks for checking out Turf Show Times and happy Saturday! Rams in No Man’s Land for No. 1 Seed and NFC West (si.com) “If the 49ers win in Week 16 on Monday Night Football against the Indianapolis Colts, they will drop the Rams to third in the division and to the No. 6 seed in the NFC. That is how good the NFC West has been all season. It also goes to show how in one week of football, the Rams could go from the No. 1 seed to the No. 6 seed. That is why the Rams’ Week 16 loss was brutal. Now they do not control their dynasty to the No. 1 seed.” “The NFL fined Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua $25,000 for recent comments criticizing officiating, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported Friday, per a source. Nacua said this week on a livestream with internet personalities Adin Ross and Mikyle Rafiq, also known as N3on, that NFL officials are “the worst.” “Some of the rules aren’t … These guys want to be … these guys are lawyers. They want to be on TV too,” Nacua said. “You don’t think he’s texting his friends in the group chat like, ‘Yo, you guys just saw me on Sunday Night Football. That wasn’t P.I., but I called it.’” Rams falter against Seahawks, take a hit in NFC standings (espn.com) “Had the Rams won, they would have controlled their destiny in the NFC West, with a 91% chance to win the division for the second season in a row, according to ESPN Analytics. They also would have remained the current top seed in the NFC, a spot now occupied by the Seahawks. Instead, the Rams could end Week 16 as the No. 6 seed and in third place in the NFC West if the San Francisco 49ers beat the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. The Rams, now 11-4 after the loss Thursday, play the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17 and host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 18. According to ESPN Analytics, the Rams’ chances to win their division have fallen to 30%.“ Random Ramsdom Fandom: “The worst thing that the Rams can do is to linger grusomely over this loss. They should watch the tape and learn from it. And then move on. There’s a lot of football left to be played. I firmly believe that the Rams — more than any other team — are the team that no one wants to face in the playoffs. From here on, everyone should bring his A game. See More: Los Angeles Rams News
Lions playoff picture: What Packers vs. Bears means for NFC standings
The NFL has expanded to Saturday for Week 16, and it features two games that will have a big impact on the NFC playoff standings. The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles face off at 5 p.m. ET, and the Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers at 8:20 p.m. ET. For the Detroit Lions, who […] The NFL has expanded to Saturday for Week 16, and it features two games that will have a big impact on the NFC playoff standings. The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles face off at 5 p.m. ET, and the Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers at 8:20 p.m. ET. For the Detroit Lions, who are currently on the outside of the playoff picture looking in, Saturday’s games will certainly have an impact on their postseason chances. So let’s look at the impact of each game, and decide who you should be rooting for. But before we do, a reminder of the current NFC playoff standings. NFC North standings Bears: 10-4 Packers: 9-4-1 Lions: 8-6 Vikings*: 6-8 *Eliminated from playoff contention Current NFC playoff picture Division leaders: x- Seahawks: 12-3 Bears: 10-4 Eagles: 9-5 Buccaneers: 7-7 Wild Card standings (top three advance) 5. x- Rams: 11-4 6. 49ers: 10-4 7. Packers: 9-4-1 8. Lions: 8-6 9. Panthers: 7-7 10. Cowboys: 6-7-1 x = clinched playoff spot Okay, now let’s look at the impact of each game on Saturday. Eagles (9-5) at Commanders (4-10) — 5 p.m. ET — FOX Who to root for: Commanders In all honesty, this game doesn’t matter much. Looking at the NFC East, the Cowboys’ only path to making the playoffs is by winning the division by winning out and making it at 9-7-1 while the Eagles lose out (9-8). That doesn’t impact the Lions, unless you’d rather have Dallas in the playoffs. There are zero scenarios in which the NFC East sends two teams to the playoffs, so this game is irrelevant for Detroit’s chances to make the playoffs. However, if you are holding out hopes the Lions still win the division, an Eagles loss would help in terms of seeding. Philadelphia has the tiebreaker against Detroit, so in order for the Lions to finish with a better seed among division winners than Philadelphia, they need to finish with a better overall record. Packers (9-4-1) at Bears (10-4) — 8:20 p.m. ET — FOX Who to root for: Packers Quite simply, if the Packers beat the Bears, the Lions, once again, hold their own playoff fate. If the Lions win out—which would include a Week 18 win over the Bears—it would move Detroit to 11-6 on the season. If the Bears lose this week against the Packers and in the final game against the Lions, their best possible record would be 11-6, as well. And because, in this scenario, the Lions would have the season sweep over the Bears, they’d get in via tiebreaker. A Packers win would also open up an opportunity for the Lions to go 2-1 in their final three and still make the playoffs. If the Bears lose this game and next week against the 49ers, Detroit would only need to win one of their next two games (Steelers, Vikings) and then beat the Bears to clinch a playoff spot. In that scenario, the Bears and Lions are both 10-7 with Detroit’s head-to-head tiebreaker being the deciding factor. So in short, here are the playoff scenarios after a Packers win. Lions playoff scenarios if Packers beat Bears: 1. Lions win out OR 2. Lions go 1-1 in next two games, beat Bears AND Bears lose to 49ers But what if the Bears beat the Packers? Detroit’s playoff odds, per the NYT Playoff Predictor, drop from 27% to just 22% if the Bears win. Detroit would not have their fate in their own hands, needing help in Week 17 and maybe Week 18 to advance. Additionally, it would mean the only way the Lions would advance with a 10-7 record is if the Packers also lose their remaining two games (vs. Ravens, at Vikings) However, it would open up a shot for the Lions to somewhat realistically still win the NFC North. In this scenario—combined with a Lions win over the Steelers—the Lions would find themselves two games behind the Bears and one behind the Packers. So here’s that path: Lions would win NFC North if: Lions win out (Steelers, Vikings, Bears) AND Bears lose to 49ers next week AND Packers lose to either Ravens or Vikings In that scenario, the Lions and Bears would be 11-6 while the Packers would finish 10-6-1 or 9-7-1. Again, the head-to-head tiebreaker works in Detroit’s favor over Chicago. But if the goal is to just make the playoffs, here are the postseason scenarios for Detroit to make it after a theoretical Bears win on Saturday. 4 different Lions playoff scenarios if Bears beat Packers: Lions win out AND 49ers lose out (at Colts, vs. Bears, vs. Seahawks) Lions win out AND Packers lose to Ravens or Vikings Lions win out AND Bears lose to 49ers Lions go 1-1 in next two games, beat Bears AND Packers lose to Ravens AND Vikings NIGHTMARE SCENARIO Just as a reminder, the worst-case scenario is the Bears and Packers tieing on Saturday. If that happens, the only way the Lions can make the playoffs is if they win out and they’d need additional help, too. If Packers and Bears tie, the Lions make the playoffs only if… The Lions win out AND 1. Packers lose to Ravens AND Vikings OR 2. Bears lose to 49ers OR 3. 49ers lose out (Colts, Bears, Seahawks) See More: Detroit Lions Playoffs