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Lions become the first team since the 2018 Bengals to start 4–1 and miss the playoffs

Detroit opened the season 4–1, then went 4–7 over the last 11 games and got officially eliminated from playoff contention after the Christmas loss to Minnesota. That kind of collapse is rare: the last team to start 4–1 and still miss the postseason was the 2018 Cincinnati Bengals, who also began 4–1 before finishing 6–10 and missing the playoffs. What do you think was the biggest reason for Detroit’s fall-off — injuries, coaching turnover, or just a brutal schedule? #NFL #DetroitLions #NFLPlayoffs #Bengals #NFLHistory #NFCNorth #DanCampbell

Broncos sweep the Chiefs for the first time since 2014

Denver just did something it hasn’t done in over a decade: they swept the Chiefs in the season series, the first sweep since 2014. The sweep was capped by a 20–13 Broncos win over the Chiefs on Christmas, pushing Denver’s current streak to three straight wins in the rivalry. Considering how lopsided this matchup felt for years, this is a real “the tide has turned” moment. #NFL #Broncos #Chiefs #AFCWest #Rivalry #BroncosCountry #NFLHistory #ChristmasGame

Mike Tomlin just did it AGAIN: 19 straight seasons without going under .500

At this point it’s not a streak — it’s a law of physics. With the Steelers’ win over the Lions, Mike Tomlin officially locked in his 19th straight season finishing .500 or better. Nineteen. No losing years. Ever. And that win was also career win #200 for Tomlin (including playoffs) — putting him in ridiculously rare company. Meanwhile the Steelers as a franchise just keep doing Steelers things: it extended their NFL-record 22 consecutive non-losing seasons… and Tomlin owns basically all of the modern part of that run. No matter the QB, injuries, roster flips, “down years,” whatever — Tomlin just refuses to fall off. Is Mike Tomlin underrated, properly rated, or somehow still not rated high enough? #NFL #Steelers #MikeTomlin #NFLHistory #Coaching #NFLDiscussion

Patriots just hit 12 wins without Brady for the first time ever

New England is 12–3 right now — and for the first time in franchise history, they’ve reached 12 wins in a season without Tom Brady being the main starter. For reference, every Patriots 12+ win season before this came in the Brady era (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010–2017, 2019). And yes, they’ve had strong non-Brady years before — like 2008 going 11–5 — but never got to 12. So what’s the bigger story: “Brady really was that era”… or “the Patriots are officially back as a brand-new thing”? #NFL #Patriots #NEPats #AFC #NFLHistory #BradyEra #NFLDiscussion

Lawrence Taylor entered the NFL in 1981 and immediately redefined what a defensive player could be. As a linebacker for the New York Giants, Taylor brought unmatched speed, power, and aggression, forcing offenses to change how the game was played. He didn’t just defend plays, he disrupted entire strategies. His intensity, paired with his signature LT-shaped earring, made him impossible to ignore. Over 13 seasons with the Giants, Taylor helped lead the team to two Super Bowl titles and earned nearly every major individual honor available, including the 1986 league MVP award, a rare achievement for a defensive player. His impact reshaped the linebacker position and permanently altered professional football. Taylor’s story, however, extended beyond the sidelines. During his career and after retirement, he struggled publicly with substance abuse, leading to suspensions, arrests, and multiple attempts at rehabilitation. After retirement, he also faced serious legal trouble, further complicating his legacy and shaping public perception of his life beyond football. Lawrence Taylor’s life reflects both the heights of athletic greatness and the weight of personal failure. His legacy remains one of undeniable influence… remembered not only for changing the game, but as proof that extraordinary talent does not exempt anyone from real-world consequences. #LawrenceTaylor #NFLHistory #DefensiveGOAT #NewYorkGiants #FootballLegacy #SportsCulture #GreatnessAndFlaws

The Chiefs Have Lost 7 Games — Only the 2nd Time This Has Happened in the Andy Reid Era

The Kansas City Chiefs just dropped their 7th game of the 2025 season, and that number carries massive historical weight. This is only the second time in the entire Andy Reid era that KC has lost more than six games in a season. The only other instance was in 2014. That 2014 team finished 9–7, missed the playoffs, and famously became the only team in NFL history to go a full season without a WR scoring a touchdown. Their core looked like this: QB1: Alex Smith RB1: Jamaal Charles WR1: Dwayne Bowe K: Cairo Santos And crazy enough — Travis Kelce is the only active player who played on both that team and this 2025 squad. Now here’s where things get even more dramatic: If this were still a 16-game season, the Chiefs’ streak of 10+ wins every year under Reid would be dead. With 17 games, the streak is mathematically alive, but only if they win out. Also, this is shaping up to be Mahomes’ worst season as a starter, with seven losses marking the most in the Mahomes era. From a perennial powerhouse to a team fighting just to stay afloat — this is uncharted territory for Kansas City. Are we watching the end of the Chiefs’ dynasty, or just a mid-season nightmare before another comeback? #NFL #Chiefs #PatrickMahomes #AndyReid #NFLHistory #AFC #FootballTalk #Dynasty #KansasCity

The Broncos Pass Rush Is About to Make HISTORY — 55 Sacks and Hunting the ’84 Bears

The Denver Broncos defense is on an absolutely insane tear right now. 55 sacks. #1 in the NFL. ELEVEN more than the 2nd-place Browns. And here’s the wild part: They are 17 sacks away from breaking the NFL single-season record held by the legendary 1984 Chicago Bears (72 sacks)… with FOUR games left. Denver’s sack monsters so far: Nik Bonitto — 12.5 Jonathon Cooper — 7.5 Zach Allen — 6 John Franklin-Myers — 5.5 Ja’Quan McMillan — 4 (from a CB, LOL) They’re averaging 4.23 sacks per game. They need 4.25 per game to break the record. That’s literally ON PACE. And the final stretch? Packers (6th in sack % allowed) Jaguars (18th) Chiefs (13th) Chargers (26th — yikes) Two tough matchups, two tasty ones. The record is RIGHT THERE. If Denver closes this out, we might be watching one of the greatest pass-rush seasons in NFL history. The 2025 Broncos defense isn’t just good. It’s Bears ’84, Steelers ’76, Eagles ’91 territory. Broncos Country… We might be witnessing an all-time unit forming in real time. #NFL #Broncos #BroncosCountry #DefenseWinsChampionships #PassRush #NFLHistory

Max Brosmer Will Be the First QB From Minnesota to Start an NFL Game

According to Dubow, Max Brosmer is set to become the first quarterback who finished his college career at Minnesota to ever start a regular NFL game. Since 1950, QBs from 187 different colleges have started an NFL game — and Minnesota has never had one… until now. Pretty wild milestone for both Brosmer and the Gophers program. #NFL #Vikings #MaxBrosmer #Minnesota #NFLHistory #Football

Derrick Henry Passes Jim Brown — Now 11th All-Time in Rushing Yards

Derrick Henry just added another massive milestone to his résumé. With 34 yards on the opening drive today, Henry (12,328) officially passed Jim Brown (12,312) to move into 11th all-time in NFL rushing yards. He’s now just 412 yards away from cracking the top 10: All-Time Rushing Leaders: Emmitt Smith — 18,355 Walter Payton — 16,726 Frank Gore — 16,000 Barry Sanders — 15,269 Adrian Peterson — 14,918 Curtis Martin — 14,101 LaDainian Tomlinson — 13,684 Jerome Bettis — 13,662 Eric Dickerson — 13,259 Tony Dorsett — 12,739 Derrick Henry — 12,328 Jim Brown — 12,312 … and so on. Every RB with 12,000+ yards is either already in the Hall of Fame… or isn’t eligible yet (Gore, Peterson, Henry). Where do you rank Henry all-time if he finishes top 10? #NFL #DerrickHenry #Titans #NFLHistory #RushingYards #NFLRecords

The Chicago Cardinals' most untouchable record in football history

It happened on Thanksgiving Day 1929. Ernie Nevers of the Chicago Cardinals didn’t just have a good game against the Bears… he scored ALL 40 points in a 40-6 victory. Six rushing touchdowns AND four extra points. Every. Single. Point. The crazy part? This wasn’t some blowout against scrubs - this was against the CHICAGO BEARS, their crosstown rivals, on Thanksgiving in front of packed stands. Most casual fans have never even heard of Ernie Nevers, but longtime fans know he was the Babe Ruth of early football. Stanford legend, played baseball AND football professionally, and was considered one of the greatest athletes of his era. That record has stood for almost 95 YEARS. Think about that - through the passing explosion, through fantasy football, through every offensive revolution… nobody has even come close to scoring 40 points in a single game. Some records are meant to be broken. This one? This one is eternal. Only the real ones know about the day one man WAS the entire offense. 🏈 #ErnieNevers #ChicagoCardinals #NFLHistory