Dianna Russini
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Senior NFL insider @theathletic.com @nytimes.com
AFC South after 13 weeks:
Jaguars 8-4
Colts 8-4
Texans 7-5
Titans 1-11
Indianapolis visits Jacksonville next week, while Houston faces the Chiefs on Sunday night.
Jaguars 8-4
Colts 8-4
Texans 7-5
Titans 1-11
Indianapolis visits Jacksonville next week, while Houston faces the Chiefs on Sunday night.
November 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
AFC South after 13 weeks:
Jaguars 8-4
Colts 8-4
Texans 7-5
Titans 1-11
Indianapolis visits Jacksonville next week, while Houston faces the Chiefs on Sunday night.
Jaguars 8-4
Colts 8-4
Texans 7-5
Titans 1-11
Indianapolis visits Jacksonville next week, while Houston faces the Chiefs on Sunday night.
Bryce Young won six games as the Panthers’ starter over his first two seasons combined.
His seventh win of 2025 sends Carolina into its bye week a half-game behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South race.
His seventh win of 2025 sends Carolina into its bye week a half-game behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South race.
November 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Bryce Young won six games as the Panthers’ starter over his first two seasons combined.
His seventh win of 2025 sends Carolina into its bye week a half-game behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South race.
His seventh win of 2025 sends Carolina into its bye week a half-game behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South race.
With the Rams’ loss to the Panthers, the Bears will enter December as the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
November 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
With the Rams’ loss to the Panthers, the Bears will enter December as the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
Puka Nacua, catch of the year?
November 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Puka Nacua, catch of the year?
Tristan Wirfs is eligible. Tristan Wirfs is in the end zone for the first time in his career.
November 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Tristan Wirfs is eligible. Tristan Wirfs is in the end zone for the first time in his career.
Matthew Stafford:
- 2 INTs all season entering Week 13
- 2 INTs in the first quarter vs. Panthers
- 2 INTs all season entering Week 13
- 2 INTs in the first quarter vs. Panthers
November 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Matthew Stafford:
- 2 INTs all season entering Week 13
- 2 INTs in the first quarter vs. Panthers
- 2 INTs all season entering Week 13
- 2 INTs in the first quarter vs. Panthers
Just left church. Priest said the final hymn was on page 678.
The little boy behind us goes, “6…7”
Is this trend ever going to die?
The little boy behind us goes, “6…7”
Is this trend ever going to die?
November 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Just left church. Priest said the final hymn was on page 678.
The little boy behind us goes, “6…7”
Is this trend ever going to die?
The little boy behind us goes, “6…7”
Is this trend ever going to die?
Max Brosmer may not be the long-term answer for the Vikings.
But Sunday in Seattle, he provides another opportunity for Kevin O’Connell to stabilize this Minnesota offense.
What I’m hearing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
But Sunday in Seattle, he provides another opportunity for Kevin O’Connell to stabilize this Minnesota offense.
What I’m hearing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Max Brosmer may not be the long-term answer for the Vikings.
But Sunday in Seattle, he provides another opportunity for Kevin O’Connell to stabilize this Minnesota offense.
What I’m hearing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
But Sunday in Seattle, he provides another opportunity for Kevin O’Connell to stabilize this Minnesota offense.
What I’m hearing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
- Next steps for the Vikings
- The next pass rusher to get paid?
- Kyle Shanahan working his magic
Sunday morning reading:
- The next pass rusher to get paid?
- Kyle Shanahan working his magic
Sunday morning reading:
What I’m hearing about J.J. McCarthy, Jerry Jones’ trade steal and more
Also: Tom Brady's Raiders frustrations, Kyle Shanahan's latest masterpiece and the NFL storylines that will carry Thanksgiving conversation.
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
- Next steps for the Vikings
- The next pass rusher to get paid?
- Kyle Shanahan working his magic
Sunday morning reading:
- The next pass rusher to get paid?
- Kyle Shanahan working his magic
Sunday morning reading:
Being adaptable, flexible, emotionally even-keeled and creatively relentless when your roster keeps falling apart – that’s where a coach becomes great.
Enter, Kyle Shanahan.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Enter, Kyle Shanahan.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Being adaptable, flexible, emotionally even-keeled and creatively relentless when your roster keeps falling apart – that’s where a coach becomes great.
Enter, Kyle Shanahan.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Enter, Kyle Shanahan.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
A statement from the Lions:
November 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A statement from the Lions:
Reposted by Dianna Russini
Bears RB D’Andre Swift: “When it’s clicking early on, that’s kind of what you want. That’s demoralizing to the opposing team.”
47 carries, 281 yards, and a signature win. Story from Philadelphia
47 carries, 281 yards, and a signature win. Story from Philadelphia
Ben Johnson loves smashmouth football. The Bears delivered to stun the Eagles
The Bears got a signature win, and did so in large part because of the way the offensive line blocked and running backs ran over the Eagles.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Bears RB D’Andre Swift: “When it’s clicking early on, that’s kind of what you want. That’s demoralizing to the opposing team.”
47 carries, 281 yards, and a signature win. Story from Philadelphia
47 carries, 281 yards, and a signature win. Story from Philadelphia
Reposted by Dianna Russini
Nick Sirianni backs Kevin Patullo after ‘Fire Kevin’ chants greet lackluster offense
Go inside the locker room from another quiet game from the offense while scrutiny on the play-caller grows louder, on @TheAthletic: www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Go inside the locker room from another quiet game from the offense while scrutiny on the play-caller grows louder, on @TheAthletic: www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Nick Sirianni backs Kevin Patullo after ‘Fire Kevin’ chants greet lackluster offense
The Eagles' offense is still searching for answers after yet another quiet game.
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Nick Sirianni backs Kevin Patullo after ‘Fire Kevin’ chants greet lackluster offense
Go inside the locker room from another quiet game from the offense while scrutiny on the play-caller grows louder, on @TheAthletic: www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Go inside the locker room from another quiet game from the offense while scrutiny on the play-caller grows louder, on @TheAthletic: www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
The Bears have clinched a winning season for the second time since 2013.
November 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The Bears have clinched a winning season for the second time since 2013.
NFC North standings:
Bears 9-3
Packers 8-3-1
Lions 7-5
Vikings 4-7 (plays Seattle on Sunday)
The Bears and Packers meet for the first time this season next week in Green Bay.
Bears 9-3
Packers 8-3-1
Lions 7-5
Vikings 4-7 (plays Seattle on Sunday)
The Bears and Packers meet for the first time this season next week in Green Bay.
November 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
NFC North standings:
Bears 9-3
Packers 8-3-1
Lions 7-5
Vikings 4-7 (plays Seattle on Sunday)
The Bears and Packers meet for the first time this season next week in Green Bay.
Bears 9-3
Packers 8-3-1
Lions 7-5
Vikings 4-7 (plays Seattle on Sunday)
The Bears and Packers meet for the first time this season next week in Green Bay.
Reposted by Dianna Russini
Kyle Monangai has 112 yards rushing, D'Andre Swift has 107. First time the Bears have two backs with 100+ in the same game since Nov. 10, 1985 (Matt Suhey, Walter Payton). (h/t Bears PR)
November 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Kyle Monangai has 112 yards rushing, D'Andre Swift has 107. First time the Bears have two backs with 100+ in the same game since Nov. 10, 1985 (Matt Suhey, Walter Payton). (h/t Bears PR)
J.J. McCarthy has been officially ruled out.
Max Brosmer gets the start in Seattle for the Vikings.
Max Brosmer gets the start in Seattle for the Vikings.
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy, who entered concussion protocol earlier this week, is not expected to play Sunday against the Seahawks, I’m told.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
J.J. McCarthy has been officially ruled out.
Max Brosmer gets the start in Seattle for the Vikings.
Max Brosmer gets the start in Seattle for the Vikings.
QB injury updates:
- Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is trending to start, per Todd Bowles
- Jayden Daniels is out, per Dan Quinn
- Aaron Rodgers (wrist) will have no designation and will return for the Steelers
- Jaxson Dart (concussion) cleared protocol and will start vs. the Patriots
- Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is trending to start, per Todd Bowles
- Jayden Daniels is out, per Dan Quinn
- Aaron Rodgers (wrist) will have no designation and will return for the Steelers
- Jaxson Dart (concussion) cleared protocol and will start vs. the Patriots
November 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
QB injury updates:
- Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is trending to start, per Todd Bowles
- Jayden Daniels is out, per Dan Quinn
- Aaron Rodgers (wrist) will have no designation and will return for the Steelers
- Jaxson Dart (concussion) cleared protocol and will start vs. the Patriots
- Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is trending to start, per Todd Bowles
- Jayden Daniels is out, per Dan Quinn
- Aaron Rodgers (wrist) will have no designation and will return for the Steelers
- Jaxson Dart (concussion) cleared protocol and will start vs. the Patriots
The early returns on J.J. McCarthy have not been what the Vikings and their fans would have hoped for.
What comes next in Minnesota?
More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
What comes next in Minnesota?
More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The early returns on J.J. McCarthy have not been what the Vikings and their fans would have hoped for.
What comes next in Minnesota?
More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
What comes next in Minnesota?
More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Dak Prescott’s league-leading fourth 300-yard game puts Dallas above .500 for the first time since Week 5 of last season.
The Cowboys have won three straight — and have beaten the Eagles and Chiefs in consecutive games.
The Cowboys have won three straight — and have beaten the Eagles and Chiefs in consecutive games.
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Dak Prescott’s league-leading fourth 300-yard game puts Dallas above .500 for the first time since Week 5 of last season.
The Cowboys have won three straight — and have beaten the Eagles and Chiefs in consecutive games.
The Cowboys have won three straight — and have beaten the Eagles and Chiefs in consecutive games.
Only one player has recorded 12+ sacks in each of his first five seasons since they became an official stat in 1982: Micah Parsons.
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Only one player has recorded 12+ sacks in each of his first five seasons since they became an official stat in 1982: Micah Parsons.
I wasn’t expecting much from a Thanksgiving halftime show, but Jack White and Eminem delivered an absolute clinic. That was incredible.
November 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I wasn’t expecting much from a Thanksgiving halftime show, but Jack White and Eminem delivered an absolute clinic. That was incredible.
George Pickens is nearly outgaining Steelers wide receivers by himself in 2025.
League sources applaud Jerry Jones’ trade for the formerly disgruntled Pittsburgh wideout: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
League sources applaud Jerry Jones’ trade for the formerly disgruntled Pittsburgh wideout: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
George Pickens is nearly outgaining Steelers wide receivers by himself in 2025.
League sources applaud Jerry Jones’ trade for the formerly disgruntled Pittsburgh wideout: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
League sources applaud Jerry Jones’ trade for the formerly disgruntled Pittsburgh wideout: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Some Week 13 thoughts as you’re waiting for your turkey to cook:
What I’m hearing about J.J. McCarthy, Jerry Jones’ trade steal and more
Also: Tom Brady's Raiders frustrations, Kyle Shanahan's latest masterpiece and the NFL storylines that will carry Thanksgiving conversation.
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Some Week 13 thoughts as you’re waiting for your turkey to cook:
Moehrig’s appeal was denied.
The NFL is suspending Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig one game for punching 49ers WR Jauan Jennings below the belt during Carolina’s 20-9 loss Monday night.
November 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Moehrig’s appeal was denied.