With the first Thursday night game of the year around the corner, Jason Smith breaks down previous Thursday night games and finds one position has generally excelled above all others.

Before we turn our attention to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, let’s take another quick look back at the MVPs of wild-card weekend.

The NFL Network research desk has sent along some postgame stats from the Ravens’ 30-7 win over the Chiefs. Some good numbers to chew on here, but Chiefs’ fans, you’re not going to like what you read.

Next week will be the first time in NFL history that both divisional playoff games in a conference will feature two teams from the same division.

A few halftime thoughts as the Chiefs and Ravens hit halftime at Arrowhead Stadium.

Barring an unexpected setback, Ravens TE Todd Heap and WR Derrick Mason will play in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Bengals, NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reported.

As the Ravens continue to fight for playoff positioning, they will be without veteran TE Todd Heap in an AFC North clash with the Browns.

A one-liner look at the latest injury updates from around the league in Week 15.

Brett Favre headlined a list of big-name players who sustained injuries in Week 13.

Ben Roethlisberger left the field with a crooked and bloody nose after being sacked for an 8-yard loss on the Steelers first series Sunday night against the Ravens.

Ravens TE Todd Heap will return to the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Bills.

Texans MLB DeMeco Ryans is done for the season following a torn Achilles’ tendon, one of the most notable injuries of Week 6.

Ray Lewis had been questionable for the Ravens’ matchup with the Bengals because a foot injury, but Baltimore will have its star linebacker on the field Sunday. Veteran TE Todd Heap is also active for the Ravens.

The Cowboys offensive line will get a boost with the return of linemen Marc Colombo and Kyle Kosier. And not a moment too soon, facing Bears DE Julius Peppers this week, too.

The Ravens look like an elite team. Offenisvely, this is the best Ravens team in recent memory.