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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 21, 2016, 7:00am EST

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Dolphins swipe a Patriots linebacker from the practice squad - Pats Pulpit
Miami has signed LB Trevor Reilly

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

NY Jets: Simply The Worst - Gang Green Nation
This Jets team is not a good football team. Thank you Captain Obvious. However, it may be even worse than you think. The 2016 New York Jets currently have a point differential of - 116 points....

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

A reminder to the Pegulas, thoughts on Rex, Tyrod, and the Christmas Eve clash with the Dolphins - Buffalo Rumblings
The Buffalo Bills’ win over the Cleveland Browns doesn’t prove or indicate much, but Buffalo did exactly what it was supposed to do — dominate the NFL’s worst team en route to an easy victory. And...

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Offensive production overlooked by Ravens blunderous decision - Baltimore Beatdown
Harbaugh’s play call was eventually bailed out by a defense that struggled throughout the game.

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

It's time for ESPN to apologize to Steelers CB Artie Burns - Behind the Steel Curtain
Bust is a word commonly used following NFL drafts, and Artie Burns is proving why you should never be too quick to judge.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Late offensive struggles cost Bengals in 24-20 loss to Steelers - Cincy Jungle
The Bengals couldn’t keep their momentum after a hot start, losing another game to the Steelers.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Browns vs. Bill: 7 Talking Points - Dawgs By Nature
The historically bad Browns see another game go down the drain.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Tom Savage Is The Texans’ New Starting Quarterback - Battle Red Blog
As he should be.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Titans playoff odds continue to soar - Music City Miracles
The arrow is pointing WAY up!

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Dave Caldwell: Tom Coughlin will be a candidate for Jaguars head coach - Big Cat Country
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said he would be interested in Tom Coughlin coming back and reprising his role as head coach of the Jaguars in a press conference on Monday. J...

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Colts’ terrific offensive line performance on Sunday was a team effort - Stampede Blue
One of the biggest takeaways from the Colts’ huge win on Sunday over the Vikings was the fact that the offensive line actually played really well. Coming into the game, there was absolutely no...

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

No more talk, time for the offense to actually show it can ‘step up’ - Mile High Report
And it has just two games to do it.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Chargers vs. Raiders: 3 Best Things - Bolts From The Blue
It wouldn’t be the Chargers if it wasn’t disappointing. In another loss, the Chargers did have some players standout against the Raiders.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

NFL playoff picture: Raiders back in top seed with shot at number one seed - Silver And Black Pride
Just two weeks remain to sort out the playoff picture. A win on Sunday, combined with the Chiefs losing, put the Raiders in the driver’s seat in the AFC West and back in line for a top seed. It...

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Chiefs loss to Titans was more the exception than the rule - Arrowhead Pride
Sometimes when I’m on 610 Sports with Danny Parkins and Carrington Harrison I’ll jokingly say that turnovers are the key to the game. Except I’m not really joking. They are. Danny will then say...

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Damon Harrison: Giants’ defense “still not where we need to be” - Big Blue View
"Snacks" doesn’t want to hear about being the league’s best defense

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

The Eagles could land the No. 7 draft pick, with some very big breaks - Bleeding Green Nation
It’s possible.

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

David Irving Helps Cowboys Get Back To Their Winning Ways, Remain Top Seed In The NFC - Blogging The Boys
Dallas Cowboys win despite untimely penalties, Jason Witten's uncharacteristic fumble and Dan Bailey's imperfection.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Redskins Vs. Panthers - Studs and Duds - Hogs Haven
Mark Tyler gives his Studs and Duds of the Redskins game against the Panthers.

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

The Takeaway, Bears vs. Packers: Ty Montgomery gives balance to Green Bay's offense - Acme Packing Company
The Packers appear to have found their new lead back.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

NFL playoff scenarios: 3 simple ways the Lions can clinch a playoff spot in Week 16 - Pride Of Detroit
The playoffs are near. The Lions can smell them.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Chicago Bears place Eddie Royal on injured reserve, Jerrell Freeman returns - Windy City Gridiron
The Chicago Bears have placed an 18th player on injured reserve, but they get another player back from suspension.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Let’s Talk About The Sam Bradford Trade - Daily Norseman
We’ve gotten to where everyone’s going to dump on this trade thanks to hindsight. Let’s discuss precisely why that’s wrong.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

For better or worse, Sean Payton might have just secured his 2017 future in New Orleans - Canal Street Chronicles
After yesterday’s shootout win over the Cardinals, Head Coach Sean Payton is most likely staying put in New Orleans - at least for another year.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

John Clayton projects Tyrod Taylor, Nick Foles to 49ers in 2017 - Niners Nation
Sure, why not.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Arizona Cardinals 2016 started off bad because of 2013 - Revenge of the Birds
Let’s start from the beginning to figure out what the heck happened for the Arizona Cardinals 2016 season.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Patriots on fire since Earl Thomas destroyed Rob Gronkowski - Field Gulls
Despite a 16-0 home loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 4, the low point of the New England Patriots season has to be their 31-24 home loss to the Seattle Seahawks. After all, in that shutout to the...

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Why In The World Would The Los Angeles Rams Want Jon Gruden As Their Head Coach? - Turf Show Times
The Los Angeles Rams Offense is broken. What makes you think Jon Gruden is going to fix it?