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The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Week 18 with everything on the line. Pittsburgh rose to the occasion, defeating Baltimore 26-24 thanks to a missed field goal by Tyler Loop as time expired. The Steelers won the AFC North with the victory and guaranteed themselves a home playoff game next weekend. But one Steelers player did not […]

The Tennessee Titans ended their 2025 season with a blowout loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 18. Now the Titans can begin thinking about their future as the 2025 regular season is in the books. The first, and arguably biggest, decision of the offseason for Tennessee is who will be their next head coach. […]

The Chicago Bears did not look like themselves for much of Week 18. Chicago lost 19-16 against Detroit in a game where their Ben Johnson-led offense was absent until the fourth quarter. But as much as the offense struggled, it was Chicago’s defense that really looked like the outmatched unit. Bears safety Jaquan Brisker did […]

The 2025 season for the Tennessee Titans ended with a whimper on Sunday. Tennessee got blown out 41-7 by Jacksonville in a game where Cam Ward left early with an injury. Now Titans fans have their eyes firmly fixed on the future as the 2025 regular season comes to a close. Titans head coach Mike […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business on Sunday Night Football. Pittsburgh defeated Baltimore 26-24 in Week 18 thanks to a missed field goal by Ravens kicker Tyler Loop. Now the Steelers are AFC North champions and will advance to the playoffs, all thanks to one play. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin dropped a wild […]

The New York Giants have not given their fans much reason to cheer in 2025. New York is 3-13 headed into Week 18 and has already fired head coach Brian Daboll. But at least Giants fans have one important player they can feel optimistic about for the future. Giants QB Jaxson Dart went full magician […]

The 2025 NFL season for the Indianapolis Colts has featured plenty of ups and downs. Indianapolis is 8-8 heading into Week 18 but they have already been eliminated from playoff contention. But Colts fans still have a few reasons to cheer during their final game of the season. Colts QB Riley Leonard threw his first […]

The 2025 NFL season did not go to plan for the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota is 8-8 heading into Week 18 and has already been eliminated from playoff contention. The Vikings did not get consistent quarterback play from J.J. McCarthy this season, which contributed to this season’s lackluster result. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini speculated on the […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a tough loss on Saturday. San Francisco lost 13-3 against Seattle, surrendering the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs to their division rival. But one 49ers player got some good news on Saturday, regardless of the outcome of the game. 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings received some silver lining […]

The 2025 season has been disappointing for the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore is 8-8 heading into the final week of the regular season. The Ravens absolutely need to beat the Steelers on Sunday or else they will miss the playoffs. If that happens, more changes could be coming to the organization. ESPN’s Adam Schefter declared that […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a crushing loss in Week 18. San Francisco lost 13-3 against Seattle in a game that had the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs on the line. One 49ers player took the blame for a critical error that helped the Seahawks secure the win. 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey […]

The Seattle Seahawks got one of their biggest wins of the regular season on Saturday. Seattle defeated San Francisco 13-3 and locked up the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, and the NFC West division title, in the process. One Seahawks player made some bold statements after the signature win. Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon […]

The Seattle Seahawks put the cherry on top of a special 2025 regular season on Saturday. Seattle defeated San Francisco 13-3 in a game that decided the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Now the Seahawks know that they’ll get a week of rest before their divisional round matchup. Seahawks QB Sam Darnold gave […]

The Seattle Seahawks are suddenly one of the best teams in the NFL. Seattle’s impressive breakout season has been one of the best stories in the NFL this fall. Second-year head coach Mike Macdonald has completely changed the Seahawks in a short period of time. Now Seattle has an impressive 13-3 record heading into a […]

The Carolina Panthers are blossoming during their second season under head coach Dave Canales. Carolina is 8-8 heading into Week 18 with a ton on the line. The Panthers can have their first cing season, and first playoff berth, since 2017 if they beat the Buccaneers on Saturday. They could also secure their first NFC […]

The Arizona Cardinals have disappointed during the 2025 NFL season. Arizona has only won three games this season despite playing their opponents very closely most weeks. It appears they will be without their top receiver for the final game of the regular season. The Cardinals have ruled out Marvin Harrison Jr. for the team’s season […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are in a good position just before the playoffs. Philly is 11-5 heading into Week 18 and have already won the NFC East division title. Philadelphia could make one fascinating choice before this weekend’s matchup that could have implications on playoff seeding. The Eagles are expected to rest QB Jalen Hurts against […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot on the line in Week 18. Tampa Bay needs to beat Carolina this weekend for a chance to make the playoffs. But if the Buccaneers cannot win the game, plenty of changes could come during the offseason. That includes the head coaching position. ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy […]

The Arizona Cardinals have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season. Arizona is 3-13 headed into Week 18 and is on an eight-game losing streak. That is a terrible situation for a team that had huge offseason expectations. Now the Cardinals could consider making a big move at head coach […]

There is only one week left in the 2025 NFL regular season. That means that many teams will make head coaching changes next week after missing the playoffs. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel could be one of the names on the move in this offseason’s coaching carousel. ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler discussed the […]

The Baltimore Ravens have to be feeling good after Week 17. Derrick Henry was a beast against the Packers and the Browns got an upset win against the Steelers. Now the Steelers are in position to win the AFC North despite a turbulent 2025 season. Thankfully, they have be getting their starting quarterback back for […]

The Detroit Lions delivered their fans the opposite of a Christmas miracle in Week 17. Detroit melted down against Minnesota, losing 23-10 in a game where the offense simply couldn’t move the ball. To make matters worse, Detroit could be without one of their top offensive playmakers during the final game of the regular season. […]

The Baltimore Ravens kept their slim postseason hopes alive in Week 17. Baltimore got a huge 41-24 win against Green Bay thanks to an epic four-touchdown performance from running back Derrick Henry. The legendary running back is just 31 rushing yards away from making NFL history. If Henry get 31+ rushing yards in Week 18, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are looking dangerous heading into Week 18. Philly delivered a signature win on Sunday, beating Buffalo 13-12 in a defensive slugfest. One Eagles defensive player seems to believe that Philly has what it takes to overcome adversity after Sunday’s iconic win. Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis made a bold statement after beating […]

The Seattle Seahawks got another big win in Week 17. Seattle defeated Carolina 27-10 and improved their winning streak to six in a row. Seahawks QB Sam Darnold joined some elite company following Seattle’s 13th win of the season. Darnold is now the fifth quarterback in league history to have back-to-back 13-win seasons, per a […]

The San Francisco 49ers gave their fans an late Christmas present on Sunday. San Francisco delivered a signature win on Sunday Night football, defeating Chicago 42-38 in an overtime thriller. The 49ers put a stop to an epic streak of comeback wins by the Bears despite their banged up defense. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan […]

The Chicago Bears suffered a heartbreaking loss in Week 17. Chicago lost 42-38 against San Francisco in a game where neither defense had a great showing. One Bears players did not let his teammates off the hook after blowing such an important game. Bears safety Jaquan Brisker did not hold back when talking about Chicago’s […]

The New York Giants gave their fans a late Christmas present in Week 17. New York defeated Las Vegas 34-10, logging the team’s first win since naming Mike Kafka as their interim head coach. Sunday’s impressive performance could help one Giants rookie win an important honor. Giants edge rusher Abdul Carter made a bold statement […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been one of the best surprises of the 2025 NFL season. Jacksonville is 12-4 headed into Week 18 and is on a seven-game winning streak. They have a chance at the No. 1 seed in the AFC and have already clinched a playoff berth. It helps when your franchise quarterback is […]

The 2025 season has been a disaster for the New York Jets. New York suffered one of their worst losses of the season on Sunday, getting blown out 42-10 by New England. Now some controversial comments from Aaron Glenn could put even more pressure on the first-year head coach just before the offseason. Jets edge […]

The Baltimore Ravens needed a win on Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive. But they simply couldn’t get it done. Baltimore fell to 7-8 on the season after losing to New England on Sunday Night Football. Naturally, there are now plenty of questions about what will change in Baltimore during the offseason. That includes […]

The Las Vegas Raiders lost yet again in Week 16. Las Vegas is 2-13 after losing 23-21 against Houston on Sunday, extending their losing streak to nine consecutive games. Now the rumors around Pete Carroll’s job security are increasing with the offseason just a few weeks away for the Raiders. ESPN’s Adam Schefter weighed in […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars achieved one of their most impressive wins of the season on Sunday. Jacksonville took care of Denver 34-20 in Week 16, delivering a signature win just weeks before the playoffs. It seems that some bulletin board material really motivated Jaguars head coach Liam Coen to dominate the Broncos. Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun […]

The Arizona Cardinals are having a lousy 2025 season. Arizona is now 3-12 on the year after losing 26-19 against Atlanta on Sunday. Now the rumors about big changes are starting to swirl around the Cardinals. It seems that one important figure may be the first to go. Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon’s job may […]

The New England Patriots punched their ticket to the playoffs on Sunday Night Football. New England defeated Baltimore 28-24 on Sunday and improved to 12-3 on the season. But questions are starting to bubble up about the team’s starting quarterback despite the important victory. Bill Simmons called out Drake Maye for his turnover issues following […]

The Dallas Cowboys are probably not pleased with how the 2025 season has gone. Dallas is 6-8-1 and on a three-game losing streak headed into Week 17. Now questions are popping up once against about the team’s defense, focusing on the performance of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones dropped some cryptic statements […]

The Baltimore Ravens suffered a brutal loss on Sunday. Baltimore fell 28-24 against New England on Sunday Night Football in a game with major AFC playoff implications. Unfortunately, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson suffered yet another injury on Sunday. But he is hopeful that it is not a serious issue. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport gave an […]

The Denver Broncos’ epic winning streak finally came to an end. Denver lost 34-20 against Jacksonville on Sunday in what could have been a preview of an AFC playoff game. The Jaguars marched into Mile High and put it to the Broncos. Even Sean Payton would tell you that. The Broncos head coach did not […]

The Minnesota Vikings continue to struggle during Week 16. Minnesota is clinging to a 13-10 lead over New York despite suffering multiple injuries during the first half. Now another injury adds to a rough day for the Vikings. Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison left the field with trainers during the third quarter, per The Athletic’s […]