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16 teams in the NFL playoff mix, 16 potential downfalls: Let's find each roster's fatal flaw
We found fatal flaws for all 12 clinched teams in the playoff field, plus the AFC North and NFC South teams trying to join them entering Week 18.
NFL playoff schedule, projected bracket: Here's what to know in both conferences
The playoffs begin on Jan. 10 with three full rounds before Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
Ravens optimistic about Jackson vs. Steelers
The Ravens are "very optimistic" about quarterback Lamar Jackson playing against the Steelers with the AFC North title on the line, coach John Harbaugh said.
Packers claim CB Diggs to help ailing secondary
The Packers on Wednesday claimed veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs, a day after he was waived by the Cowboys.
Steelers' Rodgers to ponder 'options,' retirement
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, 42, said he hasn't "thought about" a return to Pittsburgh next season, as he has been focused on the Week 18 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. But he acknowledges that he'll need to make a decision when the season ends.
Pats' Barmore facing assault and battery charge
Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery on a household/family member stemming from an August incident, according to court documents.
Burrow on drought: 'Something's got to change'
With the Bengals again missing the playoffs, quarterback Joe Burrow said "something's got to change" heading into next season.
Source: Eagles plan to rest Hurts, other starters
Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback as the Eagles are planning to rest some starters against the Commanders, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Amid MVP chatter, QB Stafford focused on finale
Rams QB Matthew Stafford has the second-best odds to win the NFL MVP, but he said on Wednesday that "I'm not too worried about it."
Campbell: Eliminated Lions are at 'rock bottom'
"Sometimes you've got to hit rock bottom before you can work your way back up. And relative to where we were at, this is rock bottom," Lions coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday.
🏈 All-Rookie Team: Is Ward or Shough the QB1?
We know Carson Schwesinger makes the list at LB, but is Cam Ward or Tyler Shough the QB1? Let's build first- and second-team NFL All-Rookie rosters.
What we're hearing on the NFL coaching carousel: Latest buzz on top candidates, potential openings
Which teams will make coaching changes? Could Jeff Hafley or Chris Shula land an open job? Here's our coach movement intel ahead of Week 18.
Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus what we learned about each team this season
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings one more time ahead of Week 18.
Why NFL uniform rules have players feeling like a 'mannequin'
While NBA players rock sneakers of various colors, the NFL has strict rules, and violators can incur hefty fines.
How Zach Allen's QB hits from the interior have sparked the Broncos' pass rush: 'He closes the door'
Allen's ability to squeeze the pocket from the interior and hit the QB helped earn him his first Pro Bowl selection. Can he continue dominating into the playoffs?
Bucs TEs' festive Christmas cards lost in mail
Devin Culp and Payne Durham went full Hallmark mode in their Christmas card photos -- but they might have been delivered to the wrong address.
The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 18
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.
Projecting the 2026 draft order: Will the Raiders clinch the No. 1 pick?
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2026 NFL draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?
Week 18 scenarios for No. 1 pick in 2026 draft
The No. 1 pick is still up for grabs. Here's how the Raiders and Giants can each secure it.
NFL futures: Seahawks enter Week 18 as Super Bowl favorites
Updated 2025 NFL win totals and odds for every team to make the playoffs, win their division, conference and Super Bowl LX.
Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers anticipates having 'options' if he wishes to play 2026 season
The Steelers quarterback must first decide whether or not to retire
Eagles will rest Jalen Hurts, start Tanner McKee against Commanders in Week 18, per report
Philadelphia wants to have its star quarterback healthy for the playoffs
Why Cowboys chose to cut Pro Bowl CB Trevon Diggs now after 'accumulation of multiple factors' and what's next
Here's why Dallas and Diggs divorced with one week left in the 2025 NFL regular season
Trevon Diggs joins Packers: Green Bay claims former Cowboys cornerback off waivers to bolster playoff depth
The Packers will add the ex-Cowboy ahead of the postseason
Week 18 NFL picks, odds, best bets from proven model: This 5-leg parlay pays nearly 25-1
After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine's model reveals its top Week 18 NFL 25-1 football parlay
Lamar Jackson logs full practice Wednesday ahead of Ravens' AFC North showdown vs. Steelers
The Ravens face the Steelers for the AFC North title Sunday night
NFL Week 18 picks: Expert's betting system looks at eliminated teams aiming to play spoiler
SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman has a Week 18 play using his betting system
Week 18 NFL odds, lines, best bets, predictions: Computer model backing Packers and Jaguars
SportsLine's advanced model has simulated every game 10,000 times and locked in its NFL best bets today
Agent's Take: George Pickens, Breece Hall and others cashing in during contract years
These seven players have turned contract years into leverage, forcing teams to rethink long-term deals
Patriots 'aware' of Christian Barmore's domestic assault charge
Barmore is the second standout New England player to face criminal charges in the past two days
Seahawks vs. 49ers prediction, odds, start time: Week 18 NFL Saturday picks by proven model
The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its San Francisco vs. Seattle picks for Week 18 Saturday with NFC's top seed on the line
Buccaneers vs. Panthers prediction, odds, start time: NFL Week 18 Saturday picks by model on 53-37 run
The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Tampa Bay vs. Carolina picks for the NFL Week 18 matchup on Saturday
Week 18 NFL QB Power Rankings: Drake Maye reclaims top spot over Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff out of top 10
Evaluating the NFL's 32 starting signal-callers ahead of the last week of the 2025 regular season
CFP picks in Ohio State-Miami; Nikola Jokić out one month; 49ers climb in Pete Prisco's NFL Power Rankings
Plus, revealing (and ranking) the Top 25 sports stories of 2025
Self-learning AI releases NFL picks, score predictions every Week 18 game
SportsLine AI evaluated the Week 18 NFL odds and revealed its NFL score predictions and best NFL picks
2026 NFL Draft: Our analysts debate the biggest ranking gaps, from Ty Simpson to Rueben Bain Jr.
CBS Sports draft analysts explain why some of their prospect rankings are wildly different
NFL predictions: Quantifying the difference between the No. 5 and No. 6 seeds in the NFC, according to model
How much more beneficial is the No. 5 seed versus the No. 6 seed in the NFC? The SportsLine Inside the Lines team and Projection Model have the answer
Prisco's Week 18 NFL picks: Steelers send Ravens to Cancun while 49ers claim No. 1 seed in NFC
Pete Prisco reveals all of his Week 18 picks, including playoff teams taking care of business
Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation, assault: Patriots star 'categorically denies' allegations
The charges against Stefon Diggs stem from an incident that occurred on Dec. 2
NFL DFS picks for Bucs-Panthers, 49ers-Seahawks: Top daily Fantasy lineups for Week 18 Saturday
DFS millionaire Mike McClure shares his NFL DFS picks for Seattle vs. San Francisco and Carolina vs. Tampa Bay on Saturday
How Drew Brees helped Tyler Shough prepare to become Saints starting quarterback
A franchise legend aided Shough in his transition to the NFL
Cowboys release two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs
Diggs is subject to waivers and no longer a member of the Dallas Cowboys
Wilson's 2026 NFL mock draft 4.0: Cowboys beef up the trenches as the Steelers look for help at WR
Meanwhile, seven teams could be looking for a QB in a decided thin class
Brock Purdy has traded game managing for dancing -- and the 49ers' Super Bowl window is wide open
Purdy's confidence, creativity and late-game execution have made the 49ers' offense scary
NFL Week 18 betting: Cowboys vs. Giants is part of expert's top money line parlays for favorites and underdogs
SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman breaks down his top money-line parlays for favorites and underdogs for Week 18 of the NFL season