Joe Burrow roared back with an immaculate performance in a 45-21 win at the Dolphins in Week 16: He threw for 309 yards and four passing touchdowns on 25 of 32 passing. He is now the third-fastest player in NFL history (75 games) to reach 150 career passing touchdowns, behind only Dan Marino (62 games) and Patrick Mahomes (63 games). (+4)

The Vikings have proven over the past month this is a team that can win, and that is without the quarterback position being any help.

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The race for the 2025 NFL playoffs took a dramatic turn on Sunday night after the San Francisco 49ers came away with a monstrous victory in California. Brock Purdy and the 49ers kept their hopes for winning the NFC West alive after beating the Chicago Bears.

After moving as close as +450 heading into the Week 16 slate, Allen is now +3000 (30:1) to win the award for the second year in a row. Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback Trevor Lawrence is one spot behind Allen in fourth on the board at +7500 odds. Chicago Bears' quarterback Caleb Williams is next at +15000.

Mendoza (Indiana) and Moore (Oregon) are the primary top-10 attractions in many mock drafts, with Mendoza drawing heat for pro‑ready mechanics and leadership. Moore’s athletic ceiling and downfield arm give him appealing upside for offenses that push tempo and spread concepts.

Which underclassmen have declared for the 2026 NFL Draft? Here's a look which players plan to enter the draft.

The NFL fined Bears DE Austin Booker over $11,000 for a pair of illegal hits on Packers QB Jordan Love in Week 16.

The New York Giants will reportedly evaluate all options, including QB Fernando Mendoza, if they land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.