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The NFL just made a significant change to the ‘Sunday Night Football’ schedule that will thrill every fan

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the league moved the New England Patriots-Baltimore Ravens Week 16 game into the ‘Sunday Night Football’ slot at 8:20 p.m. EST. The Miami Dolphins will now play their clash against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium at 1:00 p.m. EST.

The league office saw this ‘Sunday Night Football’ schedule change as a no-brainer. The 4-9 Bengals and 6-7 Dolphins sit out of the playoff race.

The 11-2 Patriots tie the Denver Broncos for the best record in football. Right now, Baltimore trails the Pittsburgh Steelers by only one game for first in the AFC North.

Fans will enjoy a showdown between the AFC co-leaders and the playoff-hopeful Ravens on ‘SNF.’ Everyone wins.

Ravens-Patriots ‘Sunday Night Football’ Clash Marks Third NFL Schedule Change For Week 16

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images)
The NFL previously announced two other notable schedule changes for the Week 16 slate. The Philadelphia Eagles-Washington Commanders game at Northwest Stadium will now be played on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 5:00 p.m. EST.

Elsewhere, the Chicago Bears’ clash with the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field was also rescheduled for the 20th at 8:20 p.m. EST.

ESPN’s computer model gives the Patriots the fifth-best chances of winning Super Bowl 60 at 15.8 percent. The Ravens still have a 28.8 percent chance at the playoffs in ESPN’s model, despite a 6-7 record.

For what it’s worth, the Ravens also hosted the Patriots on ‘Sunday Night Football’ in New England’s last visit to Baltimore. Lamar Jackson made a prime-time statement by leading the Ravens to a 37-20 win over Tom Brady’s Pats, who entered that game with a perfect 8-0 record.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.