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Here are the takeaways from the NFL's Christmas tripleheader, which saw the Lions get eliminated from playoff contention.

Snoop Dogg and the NFL joined forces once again, as the iconic rap star headlined the halftime show for the Christmas Day game between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model entered Week 17 on a 53-37 run on top-rated picks dating back to 2024. Anybody following its NFL betting picks at sportsbooks and on betting sites could have seen strong returns.

Mike Florio unpacks this year's NFL Christmas Day games, analyzing their presentation across streaming platforms and what eventual television ratings could mean for the league's holiday presence moving forward.

The New Orleans Saints have to be pleasantly surprised with rookie quarterback Tyler Shough after his play during the 2025 NFL season. The former Louisville standout and his team are not be eligible for the playoffs.

Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott continues to remind everyone why he is among the elite quarterbacks in the NFL.

Dak Prescott should thrive in this matchup and it feels like a prime spot for either CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens to explode. Javonte Williams should have a monster game as well. Basically -- if the Dallas offense shows up to play, the Cowboys should romp in this one.