Bryan Knowles
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Time for an annual tradition -- the list of teams One Game Short of making the playoffs.
Only five teams ended up missing the playoffs by just one game this year, an artifact of how far the Haves were from the Have Nots. Still, there are a handful of teams that are kicking themselves...
Only five teams ended up missing the playoffs by just one game this year, an artifact of how far the Haves were from the Have Nots. Still, there are a handful of teams that are kicking themselves...
January 5, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Time for an annual tradition -- the list of teams One Game Short of making the playoffs.
Only five teams ended up missing the playoffs by just one game this year, an artifact of how far the Haves were from the Have Nots. Still, there are a handful of teams that are kicking themselves...
Only five teams ended up missing the playoffs by just one game this year, an artifact of how far the Haves were from the Have Nots. Still, there are a handful of teams that are kicking themselves...
Mike Tomlin has caught Chuck Noll for most (regular season) wins in Steelers franchise history.
January 5, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Mike Tomlin has caught Chuck Noll for most (regular season) wins in Steelers franchise history.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are the last team in the playoffs, eliminating the Baltimore Ravens, in a totally normal game of football.
January 5, 2026 at 4:35 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are the last team in the playoffs, eliminating the Baltimore Ravens, in a totally normal game of football.
They can throw it to Flowers
They can hit a big pass
(Been watching this team for hours
And up to now, their offense was ass)
They can hit a big pass
(Been watching this team for hours
And up to now, their offense was ass)
January 5, 2026 at 3:58 AM
They can throw it to Flowers
They can hit a big pass
(Been watching this team for hours
And up to now, their offense was ass)
They can hit a big pass
(Been watching this team for hours
And up to now, their offense was ass)
That's sack number 600 for Aaron Rodgers. A milestone for a legend.
January 5, 2026 at 3:48 AM
That's sack number 600 for Aaron Rodgers. A milestone for a legend.
Just. Run. Forwards.
January 5, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Just. Run. Forwards.
Most passing yards, single season, Bears history.
Caleb Williams is #1, but the 4K barrier remains intact.
Caleb Williams is #1, but the 4K barrier remains intact.
January 5, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Most passing yards, single season, Bears history.
Caleb Williams is #1, but the 4K barrier remains intact.
Caleb Williams is #1, but the 4K barrier remains intact.
Oldest players with 40+ rushing yards and 1+ rushing touchdowns in the same game. Hello, Josh Johnson.
January 5, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Oldest players with 40+ rushing yards and 1+ rushing touchdowns in the same game. Hello, Josh Johnson.
Most receiving yards in their first three seasons.
Puka Nacua jumped OBJ and Randy Moss today, and is second all time behind Justin Jefferson
Jaxson Smith-Njigba makes the top 12, too.
Puka Nacua jumped OBJ and Randy Moss today, and is second all time behind Justin Jefferson
Jaxson Smith-Njigba makes the top 12, too.
January 5, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Most receiving yards in their first three seasons.
Puka Nacua jumped OBJ and Randy Moss today, and is second all time behind Justin Jefferson
Jaxson Smith-Njigba makes the top 12, too.
Puka Nacua jumped OBJ and Randy Moss today, and is second all time behind Justin Jefferson
Jaxson Smith-Njigba makes the top 12, too.
So long, Highmark.
The most home wins, 2020-2025, playoffs included.
The most home wins, 2020-2025, playoffs included.
January 5, 2026 at 12:59 AM
So long, Highmark.
The most home wins, 2020-2025, playoffs included.
The most home wins, 2020-2025, playoffs included.
And it's final. Broncos get the #1 seed, Patriots #2, Jaguars #3, Bills #6, Chargers #7.
One. More. Game.
One. More. Game.
January 5, 2026 at 12:36 AM
And it's final. Broncos get the #1 seed, Patriots #2, Jaguars #3, Bills #6, Chargers #7.
One. More. Game.
One. More. Game.
Raiders 14, Chiefs 12 is a new record for most points scored in a game without a touchdown.
January 5, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Raiders 14, Chiefs 12 is a new record for most points scored in a game without a touchdown.
And that does it for the NFC playoff race!
Seahawks Bye
#7 Packers @ #2 Bears
#6 49ers @ #3 Eagles
#5 Rams @ #4 Panthers
Seahawks Bye
#7 Packers @ #2 Bears
#6 49ers @ #3 Eagles
#5 Rams @ #4 Panthers
January 5, 2026 at 12:28 AM
And that does it for the NFC playoff race!
Seahawks Bye
#7 Packers @ #2 Bears
#6 49ers @ #3 Eagles
#5 Rams @ #4 Panthers
Seahawks Bye
#7 Packers @ #2 Bears
#6 49ers @ #3 Eagles
#5 Rams @ #4 Panthers
Rams now officially #5, 49ers #6. Waiting on the others...
January 5, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Rams now officially #5, 49ers #6. Waiting on the others...
The Patriots' win locks up a top-2 slot for them, and means the Jaguars can't be #1 and the Broncos can't be #2.
January 5, 2026 at 12:17 AM
The Patriots' win locks up a top-2 slot for them, and means the Jaguars can't be #1 and the Broncos can't be #2.
That SHOULD lock up the #5 seed for the Rams and a trip to Carolina.
The #6 49ers waiting to see how the Bears and Eagles stop tripping over themselves...
The #6 49ers waiting to see how the Bears and Eagles stop tripping over themselves...
January 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM
That SHOULD lock up the #5 seed for the Rams and a trip to Carolina.
The #6 49ers waiting to see how the Bears and Eagles stop tripping over themselves...
The #6 49ers waiting to see how the Bears and Eagles stop tripping over themselves...
Unless something very strange happens, we're looking at Chargers @ Patriots, Bills @ Jaguars and Texans @ AFC North winner.
January 4, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Unless something very strange happens, we're looking at Chargers @ Patriots, Bills @ Jaguars and Texans @ AFC North winner.
With both the Bears and Eagles reaching tie games simultaneously, the ~Bears~ are now back in the #2 slot for now, but we gotta get some winners here...
January 4, 2026 at 11:54 PM
With both the Bears and Eagles reaching tie games simultaneously, the ~Bears~ are now back in the #2 slot for now, but we gotta get some winners here...
A much better response from the Rams, and they're back on top. Now the defense needs to play...
January 4, 2026 at 11:34 PM
A much better response from the Rams, and they're back on top. Now the defense needs to play...
Cardinals re-take the lead, and the Rams fall back to the #6 seed.
...Stafford? If you want MVP, you better do somethin'...
...Stafford? If you want MVP, you better do somethin'...
January 4, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Cardinals re-take the lead, and the Rams fall back to the #6 seed.
...Stafford? If you want MVP, you better do somethin'...
...Stafford? If you want MVP, you better do somethin'...
Reposted by Bryan Knowles
Even with 0 interceptions, the 2025 Jets aren't going to set the single-season record for the fewest interception return yards; last year's Browns finished with -2 thanks to this Greg Newsome return.
January 4, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Even with 0 interceptions, the 2025 Jets aren't going to set the single-season record for the fewest interception return yards; last year's Browns finished with -2 thanks to this Greg Newsome return.
The Eagles have decided that having more points is better than having fewer points, and are back into the #2 slot as the Bears continue to flounder...
January 4, 2026 at 11:19 PM
The Eagles have decided that having more points is better than having fewer points, and are back into the #2 slot as the Bears continue to flounder...
Reposted by Bryan Knowles
I'll update this tomorrow but here's the table of the worst DVOA ever IF we didn't count special teams.
January 4, 2026 at 10:44 PM
I'll update this tomorrow but here's the table of the worst DVOA ever IF we didn't count special teams.
The Commanders take a lead, and so the Eagles fall ~back~ into the #3 seed with Chicago remaining in #2! They're backing into position in the NFC!
January 4, 2026 at 10:43 PM
The Commanders take a lead, and so the Eagles fall ~back~ into the #3 seed with Chicago remaining in #2! They're backing into position in the NFC!
They have unlocked the end zones in LA, and the Rams are back into the #5 seed...
January 4, 2026 at 10:32 PM
They have unlocked the end zones in LA, and the Rams are back into the #5 seed...