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A very multisport Christmas? Let's preview three NFL, five NBA games
Christmas Day includes three NFL matchups and five NBA games. We're previewing them all with picks, predictions, storylines and more.
T.J. Watt practices for 1st time since lung injury
The Steelers' T.J. Watt, two weeks removed from sustaining a partially punctured lung during a dry needling treatment and having subsequent reparative surgery, returned to practice for the first time Wednesday.
WR Rice among four Chiefs players placed on IR
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice's 2025 season began with a suspension and now will end on injured reserve.
Harbaugh denies rift, on 'A-plus' terms with Lamar
Responding to a column in The Baltimore Sun, Ravens coach John Harbaugh insisted on Wednesday that his relationship with quarterback Lamar Jackson is "A-plus."
Cards' Sweat irked by 'frustrating' Pro Bowl snub
Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat did not hold back his disappointment Wednesday in being named a Pro Bowl alternate this week.
Commanders to start QB Johnson vs. Cowboys
The Commanders will start 39-year-old Josh Johnson at quarterback for their Christmas Day home game against the Cowboys, coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday.
Vikes' Kelly to IR after 3rd concussion of season
The Vikings placed center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season and possibly his career after he suffered his third concussion of the year.
Macdonald backs Hall, disagrees with suspension
Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald defended Derick Hall on Wednesday in the wake of his one-game suspension by the NFL.
Metcalf's ban upheld; fan's conduct under review
The NFL upheld DK Metcalf's two-game suspension for his altercation with a fan in Detroit on Sunday.
🏈 Playoff picture projections: The updated odds
We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.
NFL execs on how Tua Tagovailoa lost his edge and Mike McDaniel's support
What has gone wrong for Tagovailoa, what's the Dolphins' path forward and is there any interest in him?
Week 17 buzz: What we're hearing on Burrow, red-hot Jaguars, Pro Bowl rosters
Here's the latest, including intel on Joe Burrow's future, opening QB1 spots and much more.
How a random NFL drug test led to a cancer diagnosis: Alex Singleton's 'horrifying' past two months
The Broncos linebacker discovered he had testicular cancer from a league drug test. And now he plays the game with a fresh perspective.
Are the Jaguars a real threat in the AFC amid six-game win streak?
After a convincing win against the Broncos on Sunday, the Jaguars might be the hottest team in the NFL.
The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks for Christmas Day and all of Week 17
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.
Matchup rankings: Upgrade Fannin Jr., downgrade Williams
The most and least favorable matchups at the four key fantasy positions (QB, RB, WR and TE).
Wait, no Jordan Love? The biggest Pro Bowl snubs for the AFC and NFC rosters
Love and Chris Olave didn't make the NFC roster? Should Josh Hines-Allen be in the AFC lineup?
What has gone wrong for four teams trying to make the playoffs? Solak on the Lions, Bucs, Ravens, Colts
How did the Lions, Bucs, Ravens and Colts end up outside the playoff field heading into Week 17? Plus, do the Bears have the Coach of the Year?
Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus each team's rookie of the year
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 17. We also looked at the best rookies from all 32 teams.
Buzz: Disappointing Chiefs enter Christmas matchup as two-TD underdogs to Broncos
The NFL's Christmas Day slate features some disappointing teams, none as bad betting-wise as the Kansas City Chiefs.
Omarion Hampton among Week 17's top 30 predicted anytime touchdown scorers
Hampton, Jonathan Taylor and Bijan Robinson are among top predictions for anytime touchdown props.
Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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NFL Week 17 injury updates: Amon-Ra St. Brown, J.J. McCarthy, T.J. Watt and more
An early look at initial injury reports, plus game statuses for the Christmas Day slate
Christmas Day NFL expert picks: Can Broncos inch closer to No. 1 seed? Will any backup QB surprise us?
CBSSports.com and SportsLine break down the Christmas Day tripleheader
Steelers' T.J. Watt returns to practice for first time since lung surgery
Watt's status for Sunday's game vs. Cleveland is still unclear
NFL players out for the rest of 2025 season: Brock Bowers, Rashee Rice join Jayden Daniels, others on IR
Bowers (knee) and Rice (concussion) are done with their teams out of playoff contention
Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Hawaii vs. Cal in Hawaii Bowl, NFL and NBA lookahead
Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts
NFL Week 17 picks: Expert's betting system looks at divisional matchups with low totals
SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman has a Week 17 play using his betting system
Commanders to start 39-year-old Josh Johnson at quarterback against Cowboys
Jeff Driskel will be Johnson's backup, while Sam Hartman is expected to be the emergency QB
NFL Week 17 betting: 49ers vs. Bears part of expert's top money line parlays for favorites and underdogs
SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman breaks down his top money line parlays for favorites and underdogs for Week 17 of the NFL season
Dak Prescott's Christmas wish list: How wanting more say could shape the Cowboys' 2026 offseason
Prescott wants more say with the front office as Dallas looks to avoid another lost season in 2026
Agent's Take: From Patrick Mahomes' recovery, to Travis Kelce's potential retirement, Chiefs' future uncertain
The Chiefs are in an unfamiliar spot after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014
Week 17 NFL QB Power Rankings: Brock Purdy and Joe Burrow surge into top 10; Christmas QBs underwhelming
Evaluating the NFL's 32 starting signal-callers entering the penultimate week of the 2025 season
What's at stake in Week 17? Looking at key matchups with playoff implications; Giants-Raiders No. 1 pick duel
With two weeks left in the 2025 NFL regular season, seven of the league's eight division titles are still up for grabs
NFL facing possible nightmare playoff scenario in Week 17 that could kill the drama in final week of season
The NFL definitely doesn't want this to happen
Prisco's Week 17 NFL picks: Bills beat Eagles in shootout, Packers eliminate Ravens, Raiders win and lose
Pete Prisco reveals all of his Week 17 picks, including key wins by the Chargers, Jaguars and 49ers
2025 NFL playoff picture: Projected 14-team bracket based on a simulation of the final two weeks
We simulated the final two weeks to project the full 14-team NFL playoff bracket and seeding
Steelers' DK Metcalf loses appeal challenging two-game suspension for altercation with Lions' fan
Metcalf's regular season has come to an abrupt end
J.J. McCarthy out with broken hand; Pete Prisco's NFL Power Rankings; what to watch on Christmas
Plus, is your favorite NFL team on the nice list or naughty list?
Broncos vs. Chiefs prediction, odds: 2025 Christmas NFL 'Thursday Night Football' picks from proven model
The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Kansas City vs. Denver picks for "Thursday Night Football" on Christmas
Lions vs. Vikings prediction, odds, start time: 2025 Christmas Day NFL picks from proven model
The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings picks for Christmas Day
NFL Christmas Day betting preview: Odds, picks for Cowboys-Commanders, Lions-Vikings and Broncos-Chiefs
With three NFL games on Christmas Day, here's everything bettors need to know about the contests kicking off Week 17
2026 NFL mock draft: College Football Playoff quarterbacks taken with Nos. 1 and 2 overall after trade
No team has traded up to No. 1 overall for a quarterback since the Rams in 2016
NFL predictions: NFC South champion could be crowned in Week 17
According to the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's projection model, the battle for the division title could end before the Carolina-Tampa Bay showdown in the regular-season finale
Justin Fields injury update: Jets place QB on season-ending injured reserve, prompting questions about 2026
The Jets have a decision to make about the future of their quarterback room
NFL predictions: NFC West implications for Rams vs. Falcons on Monday Night Football from proven model
According to SportsLine's Inside the Lines team, Los Angeles' division title chances are at stake in Week 17
Browns make decision on Deshaun Watson's status for final two games of 2025 season
Cleveland recently opened Watson's 21-day practice window