Brock Purdy's remarkable performance, the NFL's No. 2 contender, Jake Ciely's 2026 breakout candidates and my wish list for next season

As the 2025 season winds down, it's time to start wondering which NFL players will be in the running for year-end awards.

Zak Koeppel ranks all 32 squads by projected cap space and draft capital in 2026, with good news for Aaron Glenn's three-win Jets -- and Les Snead's 11-win Rams.

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 current wave of Chicago Bears mania was certainly reflected in fan voting for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games. The Bears led all NFL teams in total votes received, the league announced Monday.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has been linked as a potential target in the New York Giants coaching search.

Add in the Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots also clinching and there are only four spots left in the playoff bracket. In total, 14 teams will have a chance for a Super Bowl,

Best NFL players ever on the worst teams: Myles Garrett, Calvin Johnson and the 16 most wasted talents in history originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Cleveland edge rusher Myles Garrett is on the edge of making NFL history.