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New NFL Power Rankings: We picked players who have pleasantly surprised for every team

There's a shake-up in the top 10 after a wild weekend, and NFL Nation names 31 players and one coach who have surprised.

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Bowen's Shutdown Index: The NFL's best DBs at 17 different skills

Matt Bowen breaks down the best of the best in 17 categories -- plus the top secondary overall.

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'COWBOYS NEED THIS GAME'

Stephen A.: Hurts sitting shows how insignificant Cowboys are to Eagles

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NFC PLAYOFF PICTURE

A healthy defensive front buoys Giants' playoff push

Led by Kayvon Thibodeaux, the Giants' defense stepped up in a crucial divisional matchup against the Commanders.

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Lions continue playoff push with late win vs. Jets

The word “believe” rolled off the tongues of many players inside the Lions’ locker room.

PACKERS KEEP PLAYOFF HOPES ALIVE

Let's not get carried away by the Packers' win

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No Mayfield magic as Rams eliminated by Packers

The Rams took the second-earliest exit of any defending Super Bowl champ, while the Packers stayed alive.

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Eagles extend Brotherly Love to Jags for Week 15 win over Cowboys

The Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off an epic comeback to defeat the Dallas Cowboys in overtime Sunday. Dallas' NFC East foe, the Philadelphia Eagles, thanked Jacksonville in the most Philly way possible -- by sending free cheesesteaks.

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49ers' Arik Armstead calls $300K rookie dinner a 'prank'

Rookie dinners can get out of hand, but San Francisco's rookies didn't have to pay as much as they thought.

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Patriots' Mac Jones keeps 'kid-like joy' of football by mentoring young QBs

Throwing coach Joe Dickinson helped Jones reach his goal of becoming an NFL quarterback. Jones aims to carry on that legacy for the next generation.

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Justin Simmons leads Broncos in interceptions again

The Broncos safety has found his stride as of late and wants his team to finish strong in spite of a rocky year.

Browns' improving defense too little, too late

It gives the Browns something to point to heading into next season.

BEST OF PEYTON & ELI ON MNF

Peyton and Eli chuckle at Gumby fan drinking from his eye

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Lil Wayne loves Eli's rapping ability

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FILLING IN FOR HURTS

Can the Eagles count on Gardner Minshew to maintain their top NFC standing?

As Jalen Hurts deals with a sprained right shoulder, here's what to look for from backup QB Gardner Minshew.

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Jalen Hurts: 'Definitely a chance' to play vs. Cowboys

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