NFL insiders are touting Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer as the favorite to win NFL Coach of the Year in his first season.

1. Chicago Bears (9-3), NFC North leaders: With back-to-back victories over winning adversaries − in conjunction with the Rams' stunning loss Sunday − the Bears have now rocketed to the top of the conference. Chicago's 6-2 record in NFC games sends LA (4-3) down a spot. Remaining schedule: at Packers, vs. Browns, vs. Packers, at 49ers, vs. Lions

The biggest favorites of Week 14 are the Seattle Seahawks (-7.5 at the Atlanta Falcons), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-8.5 vs. the Saints), Denver Broncos (-7.5 at the Raiders) and Rams (-7.5 at the Arizona Cardinals).

Quinnen Williams and the Cowboys defense has sent a warning to the rest of the NFL after Dallas just won its third game in a row.

The Dallas Cowboys may have strengthened their backfield by signing Israel Abanikanda, a player the Cowboys had in high regard in the 2023 NFL Draft. The move happened at a pivotal point in the season.

A new Dallas Cowboys 2026 NFL mock draft has the team continuing to focus on adding talent on the defensive side of the ball.

The NFL is known for its whopping contracts and different positions make different amounts. Here's everything to know about the highest paid NFL players in each position.