Which NFL teams are healthiest for the homestretch? We do an injury checkup for all 32
Injuries have had a huge impact on this season, so NFL Nation is taking a look at the health of every team as we move into December.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
5-7, 2nd in NFC South
- 8/14L 17-14
- 8/23W 23-21
- 8/28CANC
- 9/12W 38-3
- 9/19L 26-7
- 9/26W 28-13
- 10/3L 27-21
- 10/10W 33-22
- 10/25W 13-10
- 10/31W 36-27
- 11/7L 27-25
- 11/14L 23-21
- 11/21L 40-29
- 11/25L 31-6
- 12/2L 27-17
- 12/12
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- 12/27
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Seven teams, two spots, five weeks left: Who will sneak into the NFC playoff field?
Five teams are near locks to make the playoffs in the NFC, which means there's a wild race for the final two entrants. Here are the favorites.
Updated Power Rankings: Are the Cardinals the NFL's best team? Plus, players who need to improve ASAP
OBJ wants to prove he's still a marquee guy, Zach Wilson is looking for momentum in New York and Jessie Bates III hopes for a big finish to his contract year.
Current NFL playoff picture: Patriots take control of AFC, Bills fall to seventh
Monday night's windy AFC East showdown left New England atop the conference and Buffalo just trying to stay in a playoff berth. Here is the current postseason outlook.
Saints' Harris suspended; Jordan on COVID list
Saints receiver Deonte Harris was suspended three games Monday for a summer DUI arrest and defensive end Cameron Jordan was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, putting his 172 consecutive games-played streak in jeopardy.
Let's overreact to NFL Week 13: Another MVP for Tom Brady? Could Mike Zimmer be fired soon?
Tom Brady had four more touchdowns, the Vikings lost a heartbreaker and Washington won its fourth straight game.
Week 13 takeaways, big questions: Kyler Murray's return sparks Cards, Lions get first win and Ravens fall
Arizona rolled to a win with Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins back, while the Colts' defense kept Houston off the board. Oh, and the Lions won! Here's what to know from Week 13.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 2: Jeff Foxworthy, Tony Barnhart, Roman Harper
Jeff Foxworthy, Tony Barnhart, and Roman Harper join Paul in Atlanta.
Source: Saints' Hill to try to play with hurt finger
Saints QB Taysom Hill will play through a finger injury suffered in Thursday night's loss, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Hill's mallet finger injury is not viewed to be as severe as Russell Wilson's that required surgery.
Hour 3: Sean Payton & the Giants?
Would Sean Payton immediately fix whatever is wrong with the Giants if he ends up leaving the Saints after this season? Could Russell Wilson end up in Philly? Mo Egger joins to talk about Joe Burrow's growth and the Cincinnati Bearcats season.
Hour 2: Brady Hasn't Changed
More on the Cowboys win over the Saints on TNF. Rob Ninkovich joins to talk about how Tom Brady hasn't lost a step at all and what it was like to be a wedge buster. Plus, would you rather start your franchise with Justin Herbert or Joe Burrow?
Hour 1: Still Concerned about Cowboys After Win?
The Cowboys pick up a much needed win over the Saints on TNF...but are you still concerned? Justin Fields practices but his status is still uncertain vs. the Cardinals on Sunday. Dan Graziano joins to talk about AB's suspension and more...
Defense lifts Dallas to 27-17 victory over sinking Saints
— Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn had to step in for Mike McCarthy as acting head coach and enjoyed the sideline view as the unit he normally oversees lifted the Cowboys out of their recent swoon with a slew of big plays.
Current NFL playoff picture: How things look after Cowboys' win over Saints
Dallas took another step in its bid to win the NFC East, while New Orleans' playoff chances took a hit. Here is the current postseason outlook after Thursday night's game.
Hour 4: Must Win for Cowboys
Joe Fortenbaugh joins to play House Money & get us ready for a huge weekend of football. Frank Gore joins to talk about finally retiring and his upcoming boxing match with Deron Williams. Plus...tonight's game is a must-win for both the Cowboys & Saints.
Hour 3: Lincoln Riley
New USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley joins the guys to talk about taking the job with the Trojans...and the names of his dogs. Amani Toomer joins to talk Giants & Michigan's big win over Ohio State. Plus, we play Take It or Shake It.
Hour 1: Locked Out
What team needs a win more on Thursday Night...the Cowboys or Saints? Major League Baseball is facing a lockout for the first time in nearly 3 decades. What's the future look like for Baker Mayfield in Cleveland? Dianna Russini joins for Hot News or Not News.
Thursday night NFL best bets: Cowboys at Saints
The Cowboys look to get back on track against a struggling Saints team to kick off Week 13. Here are our experts' picks, including props.
Should NFL teams stop giving running backs huge money? Lessons from eight recent deals
Giving running backs massive contracts generally isn't a good idea, but there are always a few who are seen as exceptions to the rule. But are they really? We look at eight recent ones.
Kamara out; Hill to start as QB, source says
Taysom Hill will make his first start at quarterback this season for the Saints on Thursday night, a source told ESPN, after he practiced fully all week with a partially torn plantar fascia that has limited him since Week 10.
Hour 3: Payton's Places
Which is a more likely landing spot for Sean Payton: the Cowboys or the Giants? Also, Alan Hahn joins the show to talk about the Knicks loss to the Nets last night & Heather Dinich breaks down all of the CFP scenarios. Plus, the Jets, Giants & Eagles will all have multiple high draft picks. Who is most likely to mess it up?
Hour 2: Marching Out?
How likely is it that Sean Payton is going to be the Saints head coach after this season? Where would be the best landing spot for him? Pete Sampson joins the show to talk about Brian Kelly leaving ND for LSU. Also, Kimberley A. Martin plays Hot News or Not News. Plus, Real or Not Real on which college coaches could win a title in the next 5 years.
NFL rookie rankings: Micah Parsons jumps to No. 1, but who else makes the top 10?
Who are the top first-years through 12 weeks of the NFL season? How high does Mac Jones rank? And where are the standout rookie receivers on our top 10?
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2021 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay | 9 | 3 | 0 | .750 | 377 | 270 |
| Carolina | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | 236 | 253 |
| Atlanta | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | 216 | 332 |
| New Orleans | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | 274 | 276 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards202.725th
Rushing Yards114.714th
Points For22.8Tied-17th
Points Against23.019th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(28) | Payton Turner | DE | Houston |
| 2(28) | Pete Werner | ILB | Ohio State |
| 3(12) | Paulson Adebo | CB | Stanford |
| 4(28) | Ian Book | QB | Notre Dame |
| 6(22) | Landon Young | OT | Kentucky |
| 7(28) | Kawaan Baker | WR | South Alabama |