Las Vegas Review-Journal NFL reporter Gilbert Manzano’s weekly rankings, with last week’s ranking in parentheses.
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It’s one of the defining games of the NFL, a contest played on tundra that truly was frozen by men who really weren’t prepared for the conditions. The game became known as the Ice Bowl.
Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore came up with an interception of Matt Ryan late in the first half of New Orleans’ 23-13 win over Atlanta on Sunday when a deflected pass came to rest on his backside as he lay facedown on the field.
Despite financial struggles, Ernestine Matus and her family donated gifts during the Raiders’ Christmas charity event.
Alex Smith threw for 304 yards and a touchdown, Kareem Hunt ran for 91 yards and a score and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Miami Dolphins 29-13 on Sunday to clinch back-to-back AFC West titles for the first time in franchise history.
The Raiders face the Eagles in Philadelphia on Christmas night for a “Monday Night Football” matchup. Here’s a position-by-position breakdown.
David Quessenberry was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad this week and in what his teammates call a storybook return. Coach Bill O’Brien said he’ll make his NFL debut on Monday when the Houston Texans host the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Eagles, Vikings and Rams are the top three seeds in the NFC, but the three teams in the NFC South should be considered the conference favorites.
Handicapper Eric Parkila (@ParkilaSports) breaks down Week 16 of the NFL season.
Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken goes over the Raiders injury report, including David Amerson being listed as questionable for Monday’s game in Philadelphia.
Handicapper Hank “The Hammer” Goldberg went 1-1-3 ATS in Week 15 to run his record to 46-23-6 ATS this season.
The Raiders began developing Ian Silberman at center in June. That could save them in December.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper’s season has been emblematic of the Raiders’ campaign. But it’s not over yet.
A busy Friday for roster moves as the Raiders place two players on season-ending injured reserve and bring in reinforcements. Raiders beat reporter Michael Gehlken has all the updates.
Jimmy Garoppolo will face his toughest test yet against Jacksonville, which leads the league in sacks (51) and scoring defense (14.9 points per game).
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