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1. Eight teams for six spots: Making sense of the loaded NFC playoff race

   Jimmy G and the 49ers hold the No. 1 seed, but the chase is on. Here's what to expect over the next six weeks.

2. Week 11 NFL playoff picture: Patriots, Ravens running away with AFC

   New England and Baltimore won yet again. What does it mean for the playoff race? Here's how the bracket looks.

3. LeBron, Lakers Nation show Kobe love in return

   When LeBron James shook hands with Kobe Bryant in the first quarter, the Staples Center crowd ate it up. That continued whenever Bryant was shown on the video screen -- or when he did just about anything else during the Lakers' 122-101 win over the Hawks.

4. Hopkins: Need 'someone new' deciding PI calls

   After a seemingly clear instance of pass interference wasn't called after a replay review during Sunday's game in Baltimore, Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins lobbied for "someone new in New York" to decide those calls.

5. Reid: Kap accomplished goal, proved he can play

   Panthers safety Eric Reid, who attended Colin Kaepernick's workout on Saturday, said the former NFL quarterback "proved he can play this game. He proved he can throw the ball."

6. Tagovailoa set to have hip surgery on Monday

   Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is scheduled to have hip surgery Monday after being evaluated in Houston, orthopedic surgeon Lyle Cain said in a statement released Sunday night.

7. Late 49ers TD 'worst-case scenario' for Caesars

   An attempted lateral by the Cardinals with time expiring on Sunday led to a fumble recovery for a touchdown by the 49ers -- and a "worst-case scenario" for Caesars Sportsbook.

8. Kyle Busch captures his 2nd NASCAR Cup title

   Kyle Busch emerged from the Joe Gibbs Racing juggernaut as NASCAR's latest champion, winning his second title Sunday after two teammates were slowed by pit-road gaffes.

9. Let's overreact to Week 11: Rams are playoff contenders

   L.A. has a chance to sneak into the playoff picture. Michael Thomas belongs in the MVP conversation.

10. Week 11 takeaways: Big stories from important Ravens, Colts and Vikings wins

    Baltimore won big against Houston, Indianapolis got a division victory and Minnesota came from behind.