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NFL Week 18 Recap: Houston Texans 38, Indianapolis Colts 30 January 5, 2026
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for over 300 yards yards and one touchdown in a 19-16 win over the division rival Chicago Bears, who still finished season as the NFC North champions.
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The Broncos moved to 14-3 and secured the AFC's No. 1 seed, defying all preseason expectations.
NFL Week 18 Recap: Los Angeles Rams 37, Arizona Cardinals 20 January 5, 2026
The Rams pulled away behind Matthew Stafford, who capped his impressive regular season with another four passing touchdowns.
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With Mitchell Trubisky at the helm, the Bills dealt the Jets one last emphatic blow this season. Buffalo now enters the postseason as the AFC's No. 6 seed.
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The Falcons won their fourth straight game to end the 2025 season, outlasting the Saints 19-17 — and granting the Panthers the NFC South in the process. Drake London shined with 78 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Atlanta forced two New Orleans turnovers — including a fourth-quarter interception by Dee Alford.
NFL Week 18 Recap: Minnesota Vikings 16, Green Bay Packers 3 January 4, 2026
Brian Flores and the Vikings put a vice grip on the shorthanded Packers in Week 18, securing a 16-3 victory to close out the 2025 season. Minnesota limited Clayton Tune to just 34 passing yards in his second career start, while Justin Jefferson notched 101 receiving yards — and over 1,000 in 2025.
NFL Week 18 Recap: New York Giants 34, Dallas Cowboys 17 January 4, 2026
Jaxson Dart threw two touchdown passes as the Giants closed a lost season with a 34-17 win over the Cowboys, finishing on a two-game streak while slipping out of contention for a top-two draft pick. Dallas rested starters including Dak Prescott after halftime, ending a nine-game losing streak to New York and seeing a heated […]
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Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes to set the Jaguars’ single-season scoring record as Jacksonville clinched the AFC South and a home playoff game with a 41-7 rout of Tennessee. The win capped a dominant division run for the Jaguars, while the Titans were overwhelmed and lost rookie quarterback Cam Ward to a shoulder injury […]
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Fans, Bills bask in glow of stadium's swan song January 5, 2026
In what is likely to be the final game at Highmark Stadium, the Buffalo Bills on Sunday handled the New York Jets, 35-8, much to the delight of their loyal fans, who often braved wet and frigid elements in the Orchard Park, New York facility for 53 years.
Eagles stand by rest call despite losing 2-seed January 5, 2026
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni stood by the decision to rest most of his starters in a Week 18 loss to the Commanders despite it costing Philadelphia a chance for the No. 2 seed.
Johnson rips Bears' offense after loss to Lions January 5, 2026
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The Steelers won the AFC North title and secured the last NFL playoff spot with a dramatic 26-24 win over the Ravens on Sunday night.
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Lamar Jackson just went full Lamar Jackson.
Kyle Hamilton downgraded to out with concussion January 5, 2026
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T.J. Watt interception helps give Steelers 13-10 third-quarter lead January 5, 2026
Sometimes, odd things tend to happen for the Steelers when they’re playing at home.
Steelers TD ties score at 10-10 in third quarter, Kyle Hamilton heads to locker room on a cart January 5, 2026
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2025 NFL wild-card playoff schedule: Chargers at Patriots on Sunday Night Football January 5, 2026
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Pittsburgh had a golden opportunity for points to end the second quarter but got stuffed at the 1-yard line.
Nick Sirianni: No regrets about resting players, being healthy is a big deal January 5, 2026
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni wasn't second-guessing himself after Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Commanders.
Falcons announce firings of Raheem Morris, Terry Fontenot January 5, 2026
"The results on the field have not met our expectations or those of our fans and leadership," owner Arthur Blank said in a statement.
Myles Garrett on NFL record: I knew I had it in me; now I want a 25-sack season January 5, 2026
It took longer than Myles Garrett anticipated.
Chatter increases of Mike Tomlin possibly making a detour to TV January 5, 2026
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Falcons fire coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot January 5, 2026
The Falcons' late-season winning streak wasn't enough to save Morris's job.
Lamar Jackson 38-yard TD pass gives Ravens 7-0 lead January 5, 2026
The Ravens have gotten on the board first in Sunday's matchup with the Steelers.
Mike McDaniel: Won't share conversations with ownership, but operating the same way I always have January 5, 2026
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel's job security has been a topic of conversation throughout the season and it was on the docket during his postgame press conference on Sunday as well.
Charles Cross agrees to four-year extension with Seahawks January 5, 2026
The Seahawks took care of business on the field on Saturday night and they did the same thing off the field on Sunday.
2026 NFL Draft order: Updated first-round picks after Raiders secure No. 1 pick January 5, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders have clinched the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, by virtue of having the easiest schedule of the four teams that finished tied with the league's worst record at 3-14.
Broncos clinch AFC's No. 1 seed with 19-3 victory over Chargers January 5, 2026
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Raiders beat Chiefs 14-12 in the ugliest game of the season January 5, 2026
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Eagles lose to Commanders, will be No. 3 seed in the NFC January 5, 2026
The Eagles will host the 49ers in the first round of the playoffs.
Rams clinch NFC's No. 5 seed with 37-20 victory over Cardinals January 5, 2026
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