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PITTSBURGH — The Houston Texans continued their dominant postseason run Monday night, overwhelming the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–6 to secure the first road playoff victory in franchise history. Powered by a relentless defensive performance, Houston stifled veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers and extended its winning streak to ten games. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins delivered the defining moment early in the fourth quarter when he scooped up a Rodgers fumble and returned it 33

The Minnesota Vikings closed out their 2025 regular season with a 16–3 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in Minneapolis, extending their winning streak to five games despite having been eliminated from playoff contention weeks earlier.mQuarterback J.J. McCarthy delivered a solid first-h alf performance, completing 14 of 23 passes for 182 yards, before leaving early in the third quarter due to soreness in his throwing hand. McCarthy’s season was disrupted by multipl

The New York Giants ended a difficult season on a high note Sunday night, defeating the Dallas Cowboys 34–17 at MetLife Stadium and honoring owner John Mara with a game ball following the victory. The win came as Mara continues cancer treatment, adding emotional weight to the season finale. Players described the postgame locker room as especially meaningful. Tight end Daniel Bellinger, who caught a 29-yard touchdown pass, praised Mara’s resilience and leadership, noting that

The Jacksonville Jaguars clinched the AFC South title with a commanding 41–7 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Jacksonville, completing one of the most successful regular seasons in franchise history. Led by quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the Jaguars earned a home playoff game and extended their winning streak to eight games. Lawrence delivered one of his strongest performances of the season, throwing three touchdown passes and setting a new franchise record for to

The Detroit Lions closed their season with a dramatic victory, defeating the NFC North–champion Chicago Bears 19–16 on Sunday when Jake Bates drilled a 42-yard field goal as time expired.vQuarterback Jared Goff guided Detroit on five scoring drives, helping the Lions rebound after surrendering a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter. Although Detroit fell short of the playoffs, the win offered a measure of redemption after a disappointing finish to the season. “It was good to s

The Los Angeles Rams overcame a sluggish start and a surprising second-half deficit to defeat the Arizona Cardinals 37–20 on Sunday night at SoFi Stadium, securing the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs. Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 259 yards and four touchdowns, leading a late offensive surge that erased Arizona’s brief lead and restored momentum heading into the postseason. Despite playing their starters in a regular-season finale with little at stake, the Rams strugg

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni accepted the risk when he chose to rest quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, and several other starters in the regular-season finale. With the NFC’s No. 2 seed still within reach, that decision ultimately proved costly. Playing mostly reserves, the Eagles fell 24–17 to the Washington Commanders on Sunday, ending their chances of securing a higher playoff position. As a result, the defending Super Bowl champions wil

The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched the AFC North championship in dramatic fashion Saturday night, edging the Baltimore Ravens 26–24 after Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed a potential game-winning field goal as time expired at Acrisure Stadium. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, playing in his 21st NFL season, delivered his strongest performance of the year by throwing for 294 yards and leading a late fourth-quarter touchdown drive. Rodgers capped the drive with a 26-yard strike to wide

The Washington Post Philadelphia — The Philadelphia Eagles entered Sunday with a chance to secure the No. 2 seed in the NFC, but a decision to rest key starters reshaped their postseason path after a 24 to 17 loss to the Washington Commanders in the regular season finale. Head coach Nick Sirianni elected to sit quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, and several core starters with postseason health as the priority. The move guaranteed rest but removed control ov

Houston — The Houston Texans closed the regular season with a 38 - 30 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, extending their winning streak to nine games and locking up the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoff bracket. C J Stroud accounted for two touchdowns before sitting out the second half as coach DeMeco Ryans elected to rest multiple starters once division title hopes were no longer within reach. Ka imi Fairbairn delivered the decisive moment, converting a 43 yard field

The Denver Broncos locked up the top seed in the AFC playoffs with a 19–3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in Denver. A 45-yard interception return for a touchdown by Ja’Quan McMillian and four successful field goals by Wil Lutz powered the Broncos to the win and a first-round playoff bye. Denver finished the regular season 14–3, tying a franchise record for wins and earning its first No. 1 playoff seed since 2015, a season that ended with a Super Bowl champion

ATLANTA — A late season NFL breaking update reshaped the NFC South on Sunday as the Atlanta Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 19 to 17, a result that officially clinched the division title for the Carolina Panthers. Atlanta entered the matchup eliminated from postseason contention but delivered a disciplined performance that carried major playoff implications elsewhere in the league. Younghoe Koo accounted for 12 points on four field goals, including a decisive 38 yard

Michael Porter Jr. delivered an impressive performance against his former franchise, scoring 27 points while leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 127–115 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday in New York. The win ended Brooklyn’s three-game losing streak. In his first matchup against Denver since being traded, Porter also collected 11 rebounds and handed out five assists. The Nuggets, meanwhile, dropped to 1–2 since losing star center Nikola Jokić, who is expected to miss clo

Cincinnati ,OH - Clevland delivered a breaking update Sunday as Myles Garrett set the NFL single season sacks record and Dustin Szmyt drilled a 49 yard field goal as time expired to lift the Browns to a 20 to 18 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in a dramatic AFC North matchup. Garrett anchored a dominant Cleveland defensive performance that reshaped the game’s timeline. His fourth quarter sack of Joe Burrow not only stalled a late Cincinnati drive but also pushed Garrett past

The Seattle Seahawks delivered a statement performance Saturday night, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 13 to 3 to secure the number one seed in the NFC and home field advantage throughout the playoffs in a decisive regular season finale. Seattle controlled the game from the opening drive, setting the tone with a 12 play opening possession that consumed more than seven minutes and immediately flipped field position in its favor. While the Seahawks did not score on their firs

Tampa Bay, FL - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept their postseason path intact Saturday night, edging the Carolina Panthers 16 to 14 in a tightly contested NFC South matchup that now places Tampa Bay firmly in the division title conversation entering the final week of the regular season. Tampa Bay controlled early tempo behind a methodical opening drive, capped by Baker Mayfield’s 18 yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton on the first possession. The Buccaneers leaned on sustained dri

Professional football players often turn to golf as a way to unwind, and Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II is the latest NFL star to catch the golf bug. While many athletes only play casually during the offseason, Surtain has revealed that his interest in the sport has grown into a serious commitment over the past year. During an appearance on the podcast Closed On Sundays , Surtain explained that what began as a recreational activity has now become something he wants

The Denver Broncos claimed the AFC West title during the 2025 NFL season, ending the Kansas City Chiefs’ long-standing dominance of the division. Led by quarterback Bo Nix, Denver now enters the postseason as the AFC’s top seed and is positioned for a deep playoff run. Following the Broncos’ victory over the Chiefs in their Week 17 matchup on Christmas night, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce shared words of encouragement with Nix. During a mic’d-up segment featured on Inside The

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix understands what’s at stake heading into the final week of the regular season. With a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Denver would secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. Earning the top spot would give the Broncos home-field advantage throughout the postseason, meaning two wins at Empower Field at Mile High would send them to the Super Bowl. Denver enters the matchup favored, as the Chargers are expected to rest starting

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton addressed speculation surrounding the team’s recent decision to sign center Sam Mustipher, pushing back on claims that the move was intended to gain inside information ahead of Denver’s regular-season matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. Mustipher was added from the Chargers’ practice squad shortly before the teams were set to meet, leading some observers to question the timing. Payton dismissed that idea, explaining that the signing wa