The calendar is growing thin as we count off the final days of 2025, and this weekend marks the final one of the year with NFL football.
After what turned into a lackluster day of football on Christmas, today’s games have some actual playoff juice.
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First up, the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers will be battling not only for playoff positioning but also for a division title in their respective divisions. The nightcap brings the Baltimore Ravens, on the verge of being eliminated, against the Green Bay Packers, who have earned a playoff spot but still have an outside shot at claiming the NFC North Division title.
That tilt may have implications for the Cleveland Browns, because a Ravens loss clinches the AFC North Division for the Pittsburgh Steelers, which could entice Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin to sit some key players on Sunday against the Browns.
But we are getting ahead of ourselves, so, for now, let’s dive into the latest news and notes about the Browns and the rest of the NFL in today’s edition of the Saturday Dawg Chow.
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Cleveland Browns:
How will the Browns pressure QB Aaron Rodgers? (clevelandbrowns.com) – The Browns will close out their home slate of games in Week 17 when they host the Steelers at Huntington Bank Field. This is the second matchup of the season between the division rivals, after playing in Pittsburgh in Week 6. Here are three burning questions ahead of Week 17.
NFL:
36 NFL rookies on the 1 big lesson they learned this season (ESPN) – Tight end Terrance Ferguson was a second-round pick out of Oregon, drafted to a Los Angeles Rams team that was heavy at the position. He is also one of 36 rookies ESPN interviewed about the biggest lesson they learned this season. Going from college star to NFL scout team was a humbling adjustment, but it was vital to know the playbook and stay ready because “you’re one play away from 50 snaps.”