2021 NFL playoffs begin this week

The GIST: Now that we have the off-field antics straight, it’s time to look ahead to Wild Card weekend in the NFL. Our first-ever pop-up newsletter on Saturday morning will give you all the must-know details, but in the meantime, here’s a sneak peek.

This week in college sports

The GIST: Yesterday was a wild day of football. And now, with the NFL regular season over, the postseason stage is set and teams like the usually pitiful Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills are moving on. 2021, we dig you already.

The GIST: Looking for something to watch while you recover from your Christmas dinner turkey coma or your Christmas hangover...or both? The NFL has you covered.

The GIST: After a nail-biting weekend of football, the NFL’s playoff field is narrowing.

The GIST: It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With just three weeks left in the regular season, it’s playoff-clinching time in the NFL.

The GIST: In the 13th week of the NFL, the league gave to us: one winless team (the 0-12 New York Jets), two new records for QB Aaron Rodgers and the playoff bound 10-2 New Orleans Saints. Now, for our fave plays of the week:

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The GIST: With that kind of a lead-up to Sunday football, there was no doubt the on-field action would be just as wild.

The GIST: There’s a lot of drama in the NFL these days. So before hopping into the on-field action, let’s talk about what’s happening off the field.

Guide to NFL Thursday, Thanksgiving Edition