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www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, December 31, 2022 1:45 PM Predicting the NFL playoff picture: We simulated scores for the final 32 regular-season games       We used the ESPN Football Power Index's most likely simulation to project Weeks 17 and 18 -- complete with game scores -- to predict how the NFL playoff field will stack up.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, December 31, 2022 1:45 PM Playoff picture and clinching scenarios: Which teams could lock in spots       See the playoff scenarios for Week 17 and what teams in the AFC and NFC need to do to make it all the way.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, December 31, 2022 3:16 PM Falcons WR Batson arrested, allegedly fought cop       Falcons practice squad wide receiver Cameron Batson was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly fighting with police following a traffic stop and fleeing the scene.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, December 31, 2022 3:16 PM NFL, NFLPA: Tua didn't show signs of concussion       Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa "neither exhibited nor reported" symptoms of a concussion in Sunday's loss, the NFL and NFLPA said in a joint statement following a review.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, December 31, 2022 3:16 PM Bengals' Mixon: 'We the big dog of the AFC'       Cincinnati running back Joe Mixon said that the reigning conference champion Bengals are 'the big dog' of the AFC ahead of Monday night's showdown with first-place Buffalo.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, December 31, 2022 3:16 PM Colts' Ngakoue set to undergo throat surgery       Colts pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue will undergo throat surgery and has been placed on injured reserve.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, December 31, 2022 3:16 PM Cardinals rule out WR Hopkins for Falcons game       The Cardinals will be without one of their top targets in DeAndre Hopkins, who experienced a "little bit of a knee issue" in Friday's practice, as they turn to David Blough at quarterback.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, December 31, 2022 3:16 PM Sources: Giants expect McKinney (hand) to play       The Giants expect safety Xavier McKinney to play Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jordan Raanan. McKinney has missed seven games after injuring his hand in a bye-week ATV accident.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, December 31, 2022 3:16 PM Pats rookie Jones (concussion) out vs. Dolphins       New England Patriots rookie Marcus Jones will not play in Sunday's critical game against the visiting Miami Dolphins because of a concussion, the team announced Friday.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, December 31, 2022 3:16 PM Gabbert helps helicopter crash victims on Jet Ski       Buccaneers backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert is being hailed as a "citizen hero" by Tampa law enforcement after helping rescue four victims of a helicopter crash on his Jet Ski.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, December 31, 2022 1:45 PM Steelers work to keep playoff hopes, Mike Tomlin's streak, alive       In 15 seasons as the Steelers coach, Tomlin has never had a losing record. Pittsburgh needs to win Sunday to keep that going.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, December 31, 2022 1:45 PM Giants favored for just fifth time this season with playoff berth on the line       The Giants have embraced the underdog role all season, but enter Sunday as favorites.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, December 31, 2022 10:19 AM Can the Jaguars quash their losing streak against the Texans? Recent history says yes       The Jacksonville Jaguars have lost eight straight games to the Houston Texans. Can they break the streak?

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, December 31, 2022 10:19 AM Russell Wilson's struggles remain at the top of Broncos' priority list       Denver's quarterback has been sacked a league-leading 49 times through 15 games.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, December 31, 2022 10:19 AM The key to fixing Bears' pass rush? Finding 'the engine that makes everything go'       The Bears need help with their interior line and they'll have the resources to pursue that player.