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Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing.

By Kevin Dolney@K_Dog92 Dec 14, 2016, 7:00am EST

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Patriots used zone coverage to fluster Ravens QB Joe Flacco - Pats Pulpit
The Patriots defense is rounding into form in the final stretch of the season.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Surging Mr. Anderson - Gang Green Nation
Is he The One?

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Could Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan be on the outs? - Buffalo Rumblings
Not only that, but Tyrod could be finding the bench soon.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Baltimore Ravens playoff scenarios following week 14 loss - Baltimore Beatdown
Playoff scenarios following week 14

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Pittsburgh Steelers on track for a strong finish to the season - Behind the Steel Curtain
The Pittsburgh Steelers overcome turnovers to notch their fourth consecutive win in Buffalo.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Andy Dalton shows trust in Tyler Boyd in Bengals’ win over Browns - Cincy Jungle
Boyd had his best game of the season, showing off not only his pass-catching ability, but what he can do on the ground, too.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Browns' Defensive Snap Counts and Stats vs. Bengals - Dawgs By Nature
Looking at the defensive snap counts in the Browns' 23-10 loss to the Bengals.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Incompletions (Texans v. Colts): CoLOLts - Battle Red Blog
With so much to write and talk about after every game, and not enough time for one man to write about it all, the masthead joins together and gives their thoughts on the Texans’ sweep of the Colts.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Jason McCourty saw reduced snaps against the Broncos - Music City Miracles
Changing of the guard?

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Marqise Lee is a light in a dark Jaguars season - Big Cat Country
The Jacksonville Jaguars have had a season to forget in 2016 — especially their offense. Blake Bortles has regressed to sophomore at UCF levels, T.J. Yeldon and Chris Ivory were good at times but...

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

After latest debacle, will Jim Irsay finally make the changes the Colts need? - Stampede Blue
In their biggest game of the season, the Colts played their worst game of the season. The Colts lost 22-17 at home to the Texans in a crucial mid-December AFC South matchup, dropping the Colts to...

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

A.J. Derby: The Future (and Present) of the Broncos TE Position - Mile High Report
From the Fanposts: Despite the critical fumble late in the game, A.J. Derby has quietly established himself as the Denver Broncos go-to receiving threat at tight end.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Who should be the next Chargers head coach? - Bolts From The Blue
Ben Higgins and John Gennaro discuss the future of the Chargers and what the team should do about their head coach position.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Marquette King scolded for “Unacceptable” unsportsmanlike conduct, “can’t have another penalty” - Silver And Black Pride
Seemingly lost in the shuffle after Tyreek Hill’s 78-yard punt retun for a touchdown was Marquette King getting flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for taunting. King punted right into the middle...

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Colin Cowherd compares Chiefs to waste management and he’s kinda right - Arrowhead Pride
And he’s right.

NFC EAST:

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Gif Recap: Redskins Defeat Eagles 27 - 22 Via Star Trek - Hogs Haven
Our heroes go on mission to protect our playoff hopes from the hostile inhabitants of an Orion prison colony

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

The Takeaway, Seahawks vs. Packers: The monster has awakened - Acme Packing Company
The Packers have reclaimed the form that had many predicting another trip to the Super Bowl before the season.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Lions injury update: Jim Caldwell confirms Matthew Stafford will play through finger injury - Pride Of Detroit
Matthew Stafford will play against the Giants next week.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

It’s time for the Bears to make sense of what they have in Matt Barkley - Windy City Gridiron
The 26-year-old journeyman’s play has earned him a potential longer look with Chicago brass.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Vikings Place Sharrif Floyd On Injured Reserve; Promote Toby Johnson - Daily Norseman
It only took twelve weeks, but the Vikings finally decided that Sharrif Floyd wouldn’t be back this season.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

New Orleans Saints destined for another season of mediocrity, and that’s not even remotely okay - Canal Street Chronicles
The Saints have won 19 out of their past 45 games, and they’re destined to miss the playoffs again. When is the bleeding going to stop?

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Falcons playoff picture: Atlanta clings to the #4 seed - The Falcoholic
The state of the playoffs in the NFC through 14 weeks of the NFL season.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Panthers 28 Chargers 16 What we learned: Set the bar low - Cat Scratch Reader
I just can't help myself...four of these five 'lessons' we supposedly learned from the win over the Chargers amount to setting the bar low.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Buccaneers vs. Saints flexed to Saturday, 4:25 p.m. ET - Bucs Nation
That’s the third time in three weeks a Bucs game has been flexed.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

49ers place Vance McDonald on injured reserve, claim center off waivers - Niners Nation
The 49ers have lost tight end Vance McDonald, and claimed someone who can play center. That would not bode well for Daniel Kilgore.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Michael Floyd arrested for DUI on Monday morning - Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals bad season on the field has gotten worse off the field.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Depends on what your definition of the word “Suck” is - Field Gulls
The Seattle Seahawks played their worst game in a half-decade on Sunday, getting their asses kicked in a 38-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field. Combined with some other ugly losses...

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

FISHER FIRED: WAS THE WRITING ON THE WALL?? - Turf Show Times
Was it obvious that Jeff Fisher was on his way out, after comments and actions in recent weeks???