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NFLTR Insider: Power Rankings, Higgins, Belichick, Playoff Picture, Overshown, Hargrave

December 11, 2024

Power Rankings

Tee Higgins

  • Bengals QB Joe Burrow told reporters that he's "confident" that the team will be able to figure out a way to re-sign WR Tee Higgins this offseason. 

  • When asked what makes him so confident, Burrowed responded: "We'll see."

Bill Belichick

  • Former Patriots HC Bill Belichick and North Carolina have remained in communication and the situation is reportedly "VERY fluid.”

  • A report earlier on Tuesday said that Belichick and North Carolina had reached an agreement.

Playoff Picture

  • NFLTR’s Logan Ulrich takes a look at the NFL playoff picture, along with the most important games of the week and the storylines to watch as teams jockey for position. 

  • The NFL announced the official playoff scenarios for Week 15 on Tuesday. 

Buzz:

  • Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown tore the ACL, MCL, and PCL in his right knee and is scheduled to have surgery this week.

  • Michigan DT Mason Graham has declared for the NFL Draft. (NFLTR)

  • Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson revealed the scary moments he went through during the early phases of his concussion that opened his eyes to how serious these injuries are. (NFLTR)

  • The 49ers recently reworked DT Javon Hargrave's contract, which sets him up as a potential June-1 release next year. (NFLTR)

  • Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said that he held WR George Pickens out of Sunday's game against the Browns in order to get him fully healthy. (NFLTR)

  • Saints interim HC Darren Rizzi said the decision to start QB Spencer Rattler last time was made by former HC Dennis Allen and the offensive staff. (NFLTR)

  • Falcons HC Raheem Morris isn't ready to pull the plug on QB Kirk Cousins when asked if he would make a change at quarterback. (NFLTR)

  • Titans HC Brian Callahan is hopeful that QB Will Levis’ shoulder injury is any worse than it was last week. (NFLTR)

  • Broncos HC Sean Payton said it "became a numbers game" when they released WR Josh Reynolds with the young guys playing well. (NFLTR)

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