Power Rankings

• NFLTR’s Ethan Woodie dropped his updated power rankings for Week 16 on Tuesday.

• Check out the latest changes: 2024 NFL Power Rankings: Week 16

Michael Penix Jr

• The Falcons announced Tuesday night that rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. will take over as the team's starter for Week 16. 

• Kirk Cousins heads to the bench after a disappointing stretch in which he produced one touchdown and nine interceptions over the last five games.

Budda Baker

• The Cardinals have reached an agreement with S Budda Baker to a three-year, $54 million extension. 

• Indications were that an extension could be coming for Baker, who was set to be an unrestricted free agent next year.

Will Levis

• The Titans are reportedly planning to make a switch at quarterback this week after benching QB Will Levis on Sunday. 

• Veteran QB Mason Rudolph is the most logical candidate to take over for Levis.

Playoff Picture

• Here’s 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 16 on Tuesday. 

Buzz:

• The Raiders and owner Mark Davis are reportedly pondering significant changes after this season. (NFLTR)

• Saints QB Derek Carr is still a few weeks away from being cleared for contact on his fractured left hand, per a recent follow-up medical visit. (NFLTR)

• Cowboys DE Micah Parsons commented on the possibility that he could get traded this offseason. (NFLTR)

• Rams HC Sean McVay said the team hasn't considered a reunion with WR Odell Beckham Jr. at this time. (NFLTR)

• The Browns are making a change at quarterback and going with Dorian Thompson-Robinson this week. (NFLTR)

• The Jets officially completed an interview with former Titans GM Jon Robinson for their GM vacancy. (NFLTR)

• Raiders DE Janarius Robinson is being suspended three games without pay for violating the NFL's Substances of Abuse Policy. (NFLTR)

• Norfolk State has finalized a deal to sign Michael Vick as their next head coach. (NFLTR)

• Veteran QB Teddy Bridgewater said he plans on unretiring to make a comeback to the NFL. (NFLTR)

• The Jets hosted four defensive players for workouts. (NFLTR)

• The 49ers hosted six free agents for tryouts. (NFLTR)

• The Titans brought in nine offensive players for workouts. (NFLTR)

Transactions:

• Seahawks Cut CB Artie Burns

• Bengals Announced Three Moves, Signed K Cade York From PS

• Panthers Made Four Moves

• Bills Announced Six Roster Moves

• Lions Officially Place Three On IR

• Dolphins Announced Four Moves, Place WR Grant DuBose On IR

• Rams Announced Three Moves Including Activating TE Tyler Higbee

• Chargers Designated TE Hayden Hurst To Return From IR

• 49ers Made Four Roster Moves

• Full list: NFL Transactions: Tuesday 12/17