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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 Kdog92@K_Dog92 Dec 19, 2018, 7:00am EST

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

What to make of the New England Patriots’ recent penalty issues - Pats Pulpit
New England was flagged 15 times on Sunday.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

How one play showed Sam Darnold was locked in against the Texans - Gang Green Nation
It was clear that Sam Darnold was locked in during Saturday’s game, but one throw in particular showed me just how well he was seeing the field. Throws like this are also what give me a lot of...

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Josh Allen, Brian Daboll highlight five takeaways from Buffalo Bills game against Detroit Lions - Buffalo Rumblings
Josh Allen is continuing to improve.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

AFC Playoff Race: Ravens will likely have to win out to make playoffs - Baltimore Beatdown
Aside from winning their own game, Week 15 was far from ideal for the Baltimore Ravens. While they won their matchup, which was the most important thing, only one of the other 7-6 teams in the wild...

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Randy Fichtner brought his ‘A’ Game in Steelers win vs. Patriots - Behind the Steel Curtain
The Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator called a beautiful game vs. the New England Patriots in Week 15.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

NFL Injury News: Bengals WR Tyler Boyd has an MCL sprain - Cincy Jungle
Boyd could miss the Bengals’ final two games.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Cleveland Browns are bringing the fun back to Cleveland - Dawgs By Nature
Team on the verge of its best season since 2007 and enjoying every minute of it.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Incompletions: Texans-Jets (More Air Raid Siren) - Battle Red Blog
With so much to write and talk about after every game, and not enough time for one person to write about it all, the masthead joins together and writes about a surprisingly fun Saturday afternoon.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Legendary coach Duane Akina heaps praise on Titans Kenny Vaccaro - Music City Miracles
Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro has been one of the team’s best performers on the defensive side of ball this season. Vaccaro was a big addition to the team in August following the season-ending injury...

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Is anyone on the Jaguars safe for 2019? - Big Cat Country
A week ago I wrote about how I thought the Jacksonville Jaguars should approach the offseason with their front office and coaching staff. More or less, they should clear out everyone and start over...

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Are the Indianapolis Colts a real Super Bowl contender? - Stampede Blue
If the Colts are able to make the playoffs they could be a tough out. But are they good enough to win it all?

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

What to do about this QB situation... - Mile High Report
Not in 2018, of course. But 2019? 2020? Andrew Mason, Ryan Edwards and Steve Atwater have some thoughts on Orange and Blue Radio.

Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Los Angeles Chargers TE Hunter Henry returns to practice - Bolts From The Blue
The Los Angeles Chargers are tied for the best record in the conference following last Thursday’s amazing comeback victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. With two games left to play in the regular...

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

NFL officials seem to have a thing for screwing over Raiders rookie Arden Key - Silver And Black Pride
There is now a disturbing trend that’s happened to Raiders rookie defensive end Arden Key. The officials seem to have it out for him. The most recent example occurred in Sunday’s loss to the B...

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Kansas City Chiefs could clinch AFC West and a bye on Sunday - Arrowhead Pride
The Chiefs got a little help from the Steelers on Sunday afternoon, and can clinch the AFC West — and a bye — this week

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Pat Shurmur still thinks Eli Manning has years left as a quarterback - Big Blue View
Coach sounds willing to roll with Manning in 2019

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Eagles passing game must add speed, big plays through the NFL Draft - Bleeding Green Nation
One glaring difference between the 2017 and 2018 Eagles offense, besides Quarterback health/performance is the lack of deep threats for this year’s squad. In 2017, the likes of Torrey Smith, Nelson...

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

One reason Cowboys fans shouldn’t panic after yesterday’s beatdown from the Colts - Blogging The Boys
It was bad, but in the NFL, things come and go rapidly.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

The 5 O’Clock Club: Thinking about special teams post-Jags - Hogs Haven
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere…

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Packers RB Aaron Jones likely to miss rest of 2018 with MCL sprain - Acme Packing Company
Though Aaron Jones’ injury doesn’t appear serious, the Packers running back will likely not play again in 2018.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Detroit Lions Week 15 report card: Special teams, coaching failures lead to season-ending loss - Pride Of Detroit
Lions players didn’t play all that poorly, but coaches failed them yet again.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Chicago Bears Game Balls after clinching the NFC North - Windy City Gridiron
The Bears are the 2018 NFC North champions, after a 24-17 victory against the Packers. Find out who walked away with Sunday’s game balls.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Dalvin Cook’s big Sunday - Daily Norseman
After almost being a nonexistent entity for most of the season, Dalvin Cook reemerged on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins and reminded all of us who is and what he can do.

NFC SOUTH:

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

The last time the 49ers defeated the Seahawks... - Niners Nation
It’s only been 1,830 days since the 49ers last beat the Seahawks in an NFL game.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

A Growing Rift Between Michael Bidwill and Steve Keim? - Revenge of the Birds
Michael Bidwill has always seemed very proud of Steve Keim’s ascension from Cardinals’ scout to GM and has applauded all of Keim’s successes along the way. But, in light of what has transpired this...

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

NFL Playoff Picture: Here’s the worst case scenario for the Seahawks if they lose to the Chiefs - Field Gulls
The Seattle Seahawks not only lost to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, but they didn’t get favorable results in other games.

All of a sudden, the Minnesota Vikings are 1⁄2 game behind Seattle...

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Should LA Rams fans be hitting the panic button? - Turf Show Times
TST’s Charlie Hiller says yes.