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Jan 04, 2026
A summary of the best fantasy performances, biggest storylines, surprises and disappointments, along with the usual dose of historical perspective.
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Jan 04, 2026
The final week of the 2025 NFL regular season didn't stop teams from being petty, including one coming off a big win.
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Jan 04, 2026
The Broncos secured the AFC's top playoff seed with a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers' bevy of backups Sunday, a victory fueled by Ja'Quan McMillian's 45-yard interception return for a touchdown.
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Jan 04, 2026
Colts general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen will return in their roles next season.
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Jan 04, 2026
The Seahawks and left tackle Charles Cross have agreed to a four-year extension worth $104.4 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Jan 04, 2026
Raheem Morris is out as the coach of the Falcons, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday night. The team finished 8-9 this season, his second with the team.
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Jan 04, 2026
The Raiders, Jets and Cardinals hold the top three picks in the 2026 NFL draft. See the rest of the order -- plus each team's top need -- after the regular season.
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Jan 04, 2026
The NFL offseason has arrived for 17 teams. What must each do? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.
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Jan 04, 2026
After the Jaguars clinched the AFC South, Trevor Lawrence received a gift from cornerback Jarrian Jones.
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Jan 04, 2026
The season ended with a loss to the Giants and another losing record. Could DC Matt Eberflus be out?
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Jan 04, 2026
The 2025 NFL playoff field is just about set, and an exciting wild-card round looms. Here's everything to know about the teams vying to win Super Bowl LX.
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Jan 04, 2026
Giants interim coach Mike Kafka presented longtime owner John Mara, who is being treated for cancer, with a game ball following New York's 34-17 win over the Cowboys in Sunday's season finale.
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Jan 04, 2026
The Jaguars clinched the AFC South title Sunday thanks to a dominant 41-7 victory over the Titans.
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Jan 04, 2026
Falcons players said Sunday that they want coach Raheem Morris to return in 2026.
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Jan 04, 2026
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett set the NFL's single-season sack record Sunday with a sack of Joe Burrow to give him 23 on the season.
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Jan 04, 2026
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy pulled himself from Sunday's game because of discomfort in his right throwing hand, something he said he learned to do after continuing to play injured two weeks prior.
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Jan 04, 2026
Locked into the No. 7 seed in the playoffs, the Packers started third-string QB Clayton Tune and did not start 16 key contributors (a few played only on special teams). The result was predictable: a 16-3 loss that featured minus-7 total passing yards.
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Jan 04, 2026
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett set the NFL's single-season sack record Sunday with a sack of Joe Burrow to give him 23 on the season.
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Jan 04, 2026
The NFL offseason has arrived for 10 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.
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Jan 04, 2026
The Falcons, Panthers and Saints finished the regular season at 8-9, but Carolina won the NFC South because of a 3-1 record against the other two.
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Jan 04, 2026
The Raiders will pick No. 1 in the 2026 NFL draft, clinching the spot after the Giants defeated the Cowboys.
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Jan 04, 2026
The Jaguars clinched the AFC South title Sunday thanks to a dominant 41-7 victory over the Titans.
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Jan 04, 2026
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy pulled himself from Sunday's game against the Packers because of discomfort in his right throwing hand.
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Jan 04, 2026
Myles Garrett's historic season sits atop a list filled with pass-rushing legends across generations.
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Jan 04, 2026
Titans quarterback Cam Ward left the team's season finale at Jacksonville on Sunday after landing on his right shoulder on a touchdown run.
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Jan 04, 2026
From tailgates to tunnel walks, a look at moments beyond the box score that defined what could be Buffalo's final game at Highmark Stadium.
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Jan 04, 2026
The final week of the regular season doesn't mean NFL teams are keeping it simple for their wardrobes, led by a debut of a combination.
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Jan 04, 2026
Before the Week 18 NFL slate kicked off, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.
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Jan 04, 2026
Before the Week 18 NFL slate kicked off, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.
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Jan 04, 2026
We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture -- including wild-card chases, division races and even the draft order -- throughout Sunday's games.
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Jan 04, 2026
Two playoff spots remain open, and the AFC's No. 1 seed is up for grabs. Here's everything to know for Week 18.
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Jan 04, 2026
We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.
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Jan 04, 2026
Christian McCaffrey owned a bobbled pass that turned into a game-sealing interception, saying it was a play he had to make. The 49ers were unable to make several key plays in their 13-3 loss to Seattle.
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Jan 04, 2026
Odds, game picks, prop plays and daily fantasy tips to help bet Sunday night's Ravens-Steelers AFC North showdown.
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Jan 04, 2026
New York's coach must find a defensive coordinator, decide on free agents and figure out the quarterback situation.
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Jan 04, 2026
Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.
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Jan 04, 2026
You win some, you lose some ... or you win a lot, lose a lot. Inside the craziest bets the books saw last year.
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Jan 04, 2026
Christian McCaffrey owned a bobbled pass that turned into a game-sealing interception, saying it was a play he had to make. The 49ers were unable to make several key plays in their 13-3 loss to Seattle.
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Jan 04, 2026
In a performance that would make the Legion of Boom proud, the Seahawks kept the 49ers out of the end zone and won 13-3 to secure the NFC's No. 1 seed.
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Jan 03, 2026
Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks will head into the playoffs as the NFC's No. 1 seed, earning a first-round bye and home-field advantage with their 13-3 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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Jan 03, 2026
The Niners' offense, missing left tackle Trent Williams and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, struggled in Saturday's 13-3 loss to the Seahawks.
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Jan 03, 2026
After the loss, the 49ers will have the No. 5 or No. 6 seed when the playoffs begin next week.
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Jan 03, 2026
Niners left tackle Trent Williams and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss Saturday's showdown with the Seahawks, while tight end George Kittle will play.
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Jan 03, 2026
Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Cade Otton, Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers avoided elimination with a sloppy 16-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers on a rain-soaked Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.
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Jan 03, 2026
Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Cade Otton, Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers avoided elimination with a sloppy 16-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers on a rain-soaked Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.
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Jan 03, 2026
The Saints-Falcons game will determine whether Carolina or Tampa will be in the playoffs.
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Jan 03, 2026
Before the Week 18 NFL slate kicked off, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.
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Jan 03, 2026
Egbuka announced the news in a joint Instagram post with his fiancée, Laney Matriano.
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Jan 03, 2026
Ravens starting receiver Rashod Bateman, who has not practiced all week due to an illness, has been ruled out of Sunday night's AFC North title game against the Steelers.
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Jan 03, 2026
Before the Week 18 NFL slate kicked off, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.
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Jan 03, 2026
Next Gen Stats looks at Baker Mayfield holding the ball too long and the Seahawks' pressure
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Jan 03, 2026
Giants tight end Theo Johnson, who attended a Knicks game Friday night despite not practicing all week with a reported illness, will not play in Sunday's season finale.
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Jan 03, 2026
Jonathan Taylor, TreVeyon Henderson and Bijan Robinson are among top predictions.
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Jan 03, 2026
The final week of the regular season doesn't mean NFL teams are keeping it simple for their wardrobes, led by a debut of a combination.
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Jan 03, 2026
We'll see 32 picks in Round 1 on April 23, but which prospects have actually earned a first-round grade? Right now, there are 11 in this 2026 class.
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Jan 03, 2026
The Titans selected Ward with the first pick in hopes that he would become the face of the franchise.
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Jan 03, 2026
Both teams are treating Saturday as a playoff game with the No. 1 seed's playoff bye week on the line.
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Jan 03, 2026
Both teams are treating Saturday as a playoff game with the No. 1 seed's playoff bye week on the line.
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Jan 03, 2026
Through six starts and a roller coaster of a season, the rookie QB will seek consistency Sunday at Cincinnati.
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Jan 03, 2026
What went wrong and what will Minnesota change to give McCarthy the best shot at becoming its franchise QB?
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Jan 03, 2026
The Tampa Bay linebacker could eclipse Derrick Brooks' all-time franchise tackle record Saturday.
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Jan 02, 2026
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said the team isn't counting on rookie WR Tory Horton to return from the shin injury that has sidelined him since midseason.
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Jan 02, 2026
The Jaguars and offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen agreed on a three-year, $51 million extension, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal includes $32.5 million guaranteed and could be worth up to $55.5 million with incentives.
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Jan 02, 2026
Titans GM Mike Borgonzi will now have final say over the 53-man roster and he will spearhead the upcoming search for a new head coach.
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Jan 02, 2026
T.J. Watt said he is looking forward to his return from a punctured lung and that he hasn't discussing playing on a snap count against the Ravens.
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Jan 02, 2026
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will start the team's final game of the season Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday.
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Jan 02, 2026
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive tackle Christian Barmore both declined to comment on the pending charges against each player in separate assault cases.
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Jan 02, 2026
Bills QB Josh Allen has no injury designation for the team's regular-season finale at Highmark Stadium, but there is no word on how much of the game against the Jets the starter would play. Allen has the second-longest active starts streak (121).
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Jan 02, 2026
The Ravens and nose tackle John Jenkins have agreed to a one-year extension. It is the first contract extension in Jenkins' 13-year NFL career.
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Jan 02, 2026
Even if the Rams are locked into their seed on Sunday, coach Sean McVay plans to play his healthy starters against the Cardinals.
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Jan 02, 2026
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.
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Jan 02, 2026
Our experts dive in to the lines and player props that offer value for Week 18 and share their tips and bets.
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Jan 02, 2026
Handicapping the final week of the NFL season can be tough, especially when most teams have little to play for.
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Jan 02, 2026
We found one thing each of them must do in Week 18 to get it done.
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Jan 02, 2026
Our experts dive in to the lines and player props that offer value for Week 18 and share their tips and bets.
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Jan 02, 2026
We found one thing each of them must do in Week 18 to get it done.
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Jan 02, 2026
Must-win AFC North and NFC South showdowns? No. 1 seeds on the line? We have picks, predictions, stats and what's at stake for every Week 18 game.
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Jan 02, 2026
Baker Mayfield holding onto the ball too long, the Seahawks' pressure, and Zay Flowers' success vs. man coverage are key storylines.
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Jan 02, 2026
Raiders' running back coach Deland McCullough found out his biological dad was his mentor in 2017 and has been inspiring players and others since.
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Jan 02, 2026
The playoffs begin on Jan. 10, with three full rounds before Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
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Jan 02, 2026
We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.
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Jan 02, 2026
The Bills' old tunnel will forever be a hallmark to those who experienced it -- and those players told us their stories.
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Jan 02, 2026
Every NFC team has flaws, making it possible for Philadelphia to advance, but it has to fix offensive missteps.
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Jan 01, 2026
The Green Bay Packers quarterback and pro volleyball player announced her pregnancy on New Year's day.
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Jan 01, 2026
Week 18 features critical matchups with the playoffs approaching. Here are the odds, spreads and totals for every game.
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Jan 01, 2026
The Dolphins have brought on Hall of Fame quarterback and ESPN analyst Troy Aikman as a consultant to advise the organization on its general manager search process, according to sources.
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Jan 01, 2026
Cornerback Trevon Diggs believes he can help the Packers right away after being claimed off waivers following his release from the Cowboys.
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Jan 01, 2026
As the Minnesota Vikings set their sights on next season, Justin Jefferson said Thursday he would "love to have" J.J. McCarthy as the top quarterback next season despite a rocky year that has yielded the least productive campaign of the receiver's career.
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Jan 01, 2026
Lamar Jackson says he's expecting to play when the Ravens take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh for the AFC North title Sunday night.
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Jan 01, 2026
The Rams have signed safety Quentin Lake to a three-year contract extension.
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Jan 01, 2026
First-year DC Matt Eberflus said he takes "full accountability" for the Cowboys' defensive woes this season.
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Jan 01, 2026
The Buffalo Bills are paying $20 an hour to fans who help shovel Highmark Stadium.
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Jan 01, 2026
For years, this feud has become must-watch TV, and Sunday won't be any different in a "winner-take-all" game.
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Jan 01, 2026
Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean and outside linebacker Anthony Nelson will be out against the Panthers, while defensive tackle Calijah Kancey could make his return from a torn pectoral muscle suffered in Week 2.
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Jan 01, 2026
Jordan Love has cleared the concussion protocol, but the Green Bay Packers do not intend to play him until the playoffs.
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Jan 01, 2026
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave developed a blood clot and will miss the team's season finale against the Falcons, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Jan 01, 2026
Will Carlie Irsay-Gordon keep GM Chris Ballard and cocach Shane Steichen in place? The new owner faces tough decisions.
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Jan 01, 2026
Why players such as Stefon Diggs, Nik Bonitto, Will Anderson and more are utilizing Pilates to activate core muscles.
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