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AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Playing on Borrowed Time - Pats Pulpit
The Patriots can't keep playing the way they have been; it was only a matter of time before it caught them.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Rex Ryan: Should the Jets Consider a Coaching Change? - Gang Green Nation
Has Rex earned 2014?

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Eliminated from playoffs, Buffalo Bills at No. 10 in 2014 NFL Draft order - Buffalo Rumblings
Now that they have officially been knocked out of postseason play, the Buffalo Bills and their fans can begin evaluating the current roster and looking ahead to the draft in earnest.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Joe Flacco's injured knee 'feels strong' after win over Lions - Baltimore Beat Down
Flacco injured his knee in the fourth quarter.

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Ben Roethisberger not letting Steelers let up - Behind the Steel Curtain
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger won't allow his team to lose, even if it's inevitable.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Dre Kirkpatrick's struggle against the Pittsburgh Steelers - Cincy Jungle
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick believed that he played well. Despite what he says, he struggled and against the Steelers.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Instant Recap: Bears Defeat Browns 38-31 - Dawgs By Nature
Despite two defensive touchdowns, the Cleveland Browns lost their final home game of the season to the Chicago Bears by a final score of 38-31.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Report: Houston Texans Have Approached Bill O'Brien About Head Coaching Vacancy - Battle Red Blog
Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports broke the news yesterday that the Texans have in fact reached out to Penn State head coach (and former New England Patriots offensive coordinator) Bill O'Brien about succeeding Gary Kubiak as head coach.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Titans to sign Tyler Wilson from Raiders practice squad - Music City Miracles
Jim Wyatt is reporting this evening that the Tennessee Titans are planning to sign Tyler Wilson from the Oakland Raiders practice squad.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Jaguars claim DE Gerald Rivers, place G Mike Brewster on IR - Big Cat Country
Former Rams pass rusher Gerald Rivers will presumably compete for time at the LEO position with the Jaguars.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

A Case for Robert Mathis as NFL DPOY - Stampede Blue
Colts OLB Robert Mathis has had a tremendous career with the Colts, and on Sunday he set the franchise single-season and career sack records. This year, Mathis is having his best season ever and should be the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year.

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Former Denver Broncos QB Craig Morton suing NFL over concussions - Mile High Report
Former Broncos QB Craig Morton has become the latest Denver Bronco to sue the NFL over concussions.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Re-watching the San Diego Chargers win over the Denver Broncos - Bolts From The Blue
Using NFL Rewind, I went back and rewatched the San Diego Chargers' win over the Denver Broncos and took notes along the way.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Dennis Allen still confident in Raiders, not changing approach - Silver And Black Pride
A bad loss like the Raiders had on Sunday when they gave up a franchise record 56 points to the Chiefs can make for some reevaluation. Heck, several of the losses the Raiders have had lately could...

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Jamaal Charles looks like the 2013 NFL MVP - Arrowhead Pride
He may not win the MVP, but Jamaal Charles looks like one.

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Eli Manning interception watch: Breaking down Sunday's picks - Big Blue View
If you can stomach the analysis let's go interception-by-interception and look at Eli Manning's awful five-interception game Sunday vs. the Seattle Seahawks. It isn't a fun ride, but it is educational. And who doesn't like to learn something?

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Chip Kelly Shuts Down Texas Longhorns Rumors - Bleeding Green Nation
He's not going anywhere.

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Cowboys Collapse To Packers: This One Comes Back To The Head Coach - Blogging The Boys
No matter who was calling the actual plays, and no matter how much they deflect through the course of the week after the game, this recent Cowboys loss falls on head coach, Jason Garrett.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Recap Redskins 27-26 Loss to the Falcons via Arrested Development Animated Gifs - Hogs Haven
The Redskins lost their sixth straight game, this one on the road to the Falcons due to in part by seven turnovers. The cast of Arrested Development helps retell the story.

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Mike McCarthy Discusses Aaron Rodgers, Randall Cobb, and the Packers' Comeback Win - Acme Packing Company
The Packers head coach spoke to the media today, where he discussed the high-profile injuries as well as the team's ability to come back from a 23-point deficit to win in Dallas, and also denied any interest in coaching at the University of Texas.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Lions-Ravens final score: Detroit falls on Monday night, 18-16 - Pride Of Detroit
The Detroit Lions kept the Baltimore Ravens out of the end zone, but it didn't matter thanks to 6 field goals that resulted in an 18-16 loss for Detroit.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Chicago Bears Injury Update: Charles Tillman will not return this season - Windy City Gridiron
Earlier today Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman revealed that starting corner back Charles Tillman will not be returning to the field in 2013.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Report: Matt Cassel Will Start The Remaining Two Games - Daily Norseman
The Vikings quarterback Wheel of Indecision lands on Matt Cassel for once and for all.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Sean Payton Needs to do Better - Canal Street Chronicles
"It is on me." Those were New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton's words after a dismal showing by his team in a 27-16 loss at the Rams on Sunday. Here's why Payton needs to do a better job with his road-challenged squad.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Osi Umenyiora Hits The Bench - The Falcoholic
The veteran defensive end is seeing his role reduced along with Asante Samuel as the season winds down.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Panthers 30, Jets 20 Recap: Black Cats Bad Luck for New York - Cat Scratch Reader
Donning the best NFL uniforms of all time, the Carolina Panthers bounced back from an ugly defeat last week to put away the New York Jets, 30-20.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Should the Buccaneers fire Greg Schiano? - Bucs Nation
Give us your opinion.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Michael Thomas puts together strong performance in NFL debut - Niners Nation
Former 49ers defensive back Michael Thomas had a big day in his professional debut with the Miami Dolphins. Thomas signed with the Dolphins last week after spending a season and a half on the 49ers practice squad.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Larry Fitzgerald injury: WR passes first tests, Rashad Johnson hurt ankle, other injury updates - Revenge of the Birds
Injury updates following the win in Tennessee.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Stop, Drop, Seahawks play the Giants, proceed to open up shop - Field Gulls
In which this author decides to get cocky and tell it like it is.

St. Louis Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Tim Walton on the hot seat in St. Louis? - Turf Show Times
Reports Sunday said that Rams defensive coordinator Tim Walton could be in danger of losing his job after the season.