The countdown is on to tomorrow’s NFL postseason kickoff, but a different storyline has been dominating headlines this week: the head coaching (HC) carousel. And while Monday’s game will likely include some recognition of MLK Jr. Day, the league’s performative acts aren’t enough to distract from decades of discrimination against Black HCs.

The first NFL weekend since Hamlin’s injury (and last of the regular season) was filled with emotional scenes, heartfelt tributes and stunning plays en route to deciding the 14-team playoff field.

While the league continues to process Monday’s terrifying events, squads are preparing for this weekend’s regular season finale slate, which will feature eight teams vying for the three remaining playoff spots.

The NFL remains in hot water as many question why it took so long to postpone Monday’s game, especially as players were visibly distraught after watching their teammate and peer be administered CPR on the field.

Hope you asked Santa for “more football” this year because there are 11 (!!!) games tomorrow ahead of a Christmas Day triple-header and a Boxing Day grand finale.

Mercury’s not in retrograde just yet, which means this weekend of absolutely weird football is truly inexplicable.

The Philadelphia Eagles are officially playoff bound thanks to a tremendous performance by quarterback (QB) Jalen Hurts, who completed 21 of 31 passes with two passing touchdowns in yesterday’s 48–22 stomping on the NY Giants. Flyin’ high.

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder and the NFL are in hot water after the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform released damning evidence of cover-ups and malpractice yesterday, following a 14-month investigation into the Commanders’ workplace environment.

It was lucky number Week 13 for a handful of the league’s top teams who continued to shine, but unlucky for fans of morality, thanks to the return of Cleveland Browns quarterback (QB) Deshaun Watson.

Cleveland Browns quarterback (QB) Deshaun Watson is set to return to play today after serving a measly 11-game suspension for at least 24 accusations of sexual misconduct.

The Toronto Argonauts hoisted their league-leading 18th Grey Cup last night, usurping the reigning back-to-back champion Blue Bombers in a down-to-the-wire 24–23 win.

This Sunday’s 6 p.m. ET 109th Grey Cup will feature the Toronto Argonauts taking on the defending back-to-back champ Winnipeg Blue Bombers for a finals rematch 72 years in the making.