In one of the most seismic and stunning trades in NFL history, the Cowboys dealt Micah Parsons to the Packers for two first-round picks and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark just days before the 2025 season. Green Bay signed the star edge rusher to a four-year, $188 million extension as part of the deal.

The regular season wrapped up with some big-time performances through the air, and a handful of quarterbacks really separated themselves statistically. This list highlights the top passers after Week 17 and gives a quick snapshot of how each player closed out their latest game.

Joe Burrow roared back with an immaculate performance in a 45-21 win at the Dolphins in Week 16: He threw for 309 yards and four passing touchdowns on 25 of 32 passing. He is now the third-fastest player in NFL history (75 games) to reach 150 career passing touchdowns, behind only Dan Marino (62 games) and Patrick Mahomes (63 games). (+4)

Henry passed Tony Dorsett to reach the top 10. Dorsett ran for 12,739 yards and 77 touchdowns on 2,936 carries during 12 NFL seasons from 1977 through 1988. The next player in front of Henry on the NFL’s all-time rushing list is Eric Dickerson with 13,259 yards in 11 NFL seasons from 1983 through 1993.

As winter football takes hold, the league’s ground game is reasserting its authority. There’s a clear trend emerging late in the season: teams are leaning back into power, patience, and punishing carries as playoff stakes rise.

Quinn Ewers balled out against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 20-17 upset victory in Week 17. He threw for 172 yards and 2 touchdowns on 14 of 22 passing to become the first Miami rookie with multiple passing touchdowns in the first half of a game since Dan Marino. (+4)

Ranking the NFL’s top ten quarterbacks heading into Week 18, breaking down elite play, recent trends, MVP cases, and which stars are carrying their teams.

The Las Vegas Raiders’ loss this weekend to the New York Giants has put them in a prime position to select a quarterback prospect with the number one pick in the 2026 NFL draft. There will be quarterback talent at the top of draft for needy teams.