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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

The Detroit Lions have officially been eliminated from the 2025 NFL postseason following their 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day. Despite the season ending without a playoff appearance, star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is eager to play in the team’s final game of the year, even after sustaining a knee injury late in the Vikings matchup. St. Brown was hit by cornerback Byron Murphy and immediately favored his right knee before leaving the game without sp

The Minnesota Vikings are working to keep defensive coordinator Brian Flores as his contract approaches its expiration, according to head coach Kevin O’Connell. Speaking Monday, O’Connell said discussions with Flores have been productive and expressed optimism about continuing their partnership. While Flores may become a candidate for an NFL head coaching position this offseason, O’Connell indicated that he does not expect Flores to leave Minnesota for a similar coordinator r

The Washington Commanders appear unlikely to start Marcus Mariota at quarterback in their Week 18 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Mariota suffered injuries to his hand and quadriceps during Washington’s Week 16 loss to Philadelphia and was unable to play in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Dan Quinn explained that swelling in Mariota’s throwing hand, combined with the short turnaround between games, made it unrealistic for him to be ready in time for th

The Dallas Cowboys announced Tuesday that cornerback Trevon Diggs has been released from the team. Diggs, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, has been placed on waivers. If he is not claimed, he will be free to sign with any NFL team. According to ESPN, any team that claims Diggs would be responsible for paying the remaining $472,000 of his base salary for Week 18, along with an additional $58,823 if he is active. Diggs signed a five-year, $97 million contract extension before the

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is expected to see limited action in the team’s regular-season finale against the New York Jets, a move aimed at preserving his health ahead of the playoffs. Although Allen is set to take the opening snap to maintain his streak of consecutive regular-season starts—now at 122 games—he will likely spend most of Sunday’s game watching from the sideline. The decision comes after a physically demanding season for Allen, who has played through s

In Week 17 of the NFL season, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 13–6, spoiling Pittsburgh’s chance to clinch the AFC North title. The loss forced the Steelers into a winner-take-all Week 18 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens to decide the division. The game marked quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ second career victory as a starter for Cleveland, with his first coming earlier in the season against the Las Vegas Raiders on November 23. Facing veteran quarterba

The Las Vegas Raiders’ struggles continued Sunday night with a 34–10 defeat against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium, marking their tenth straight loss of the season. With the result, Las Vegas now sits in prime position to potentially secure the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, assuming another loss in Week 18 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite the team’s ongoing issues, rookie running back Ashton Jeanty provided one of the few positives. Jeanty totaled

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed that quarterback Joe Burrow and the team’s starters will take the field in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Cleveland Browns, despite the team being eliminated from playoff contention. Taylor made his stance clear following the Bengals’ 37–14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, a win that improved Cincinnati’s record to 6–10. When asked whether Burrow would play, Taylor responded without hesitation, st

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said on Monday that he expects to return for another season, dismissing speculation that retirement may be near. Speaking with local Kansas City media during a video call, Reid joked about his future but made it clear that his plan is to keep coaching if the organization wants him to stay. Reid, who is 67 years old, noted that discussions about his career usually take place after the season ends, often following a Super Bowl appearance.

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward has shown noticeable improvement over the past several weeks, signaling positive growth after a difficult start to his NFL career. Early in the season, Ward struggled with turnovers, but recent changes in coaching and play-calling appear to have helped stabilize his performance and confidence. Ward’s progression has been especially evident over the last month. Despite entering the league with limited hype as a former zero-star recr

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The Los Angeles Chargers will sit quarterback Justin Herbert for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Denver Broncos, head coach Jim Harbaugh announced Monday. Backup Trey Lance is set to start, with practice squad quarterback DJ Uiagalelei promoted to the backup role. Herbert, who has been playing with a fractured left hand since Week 13, will not dress for the game. Harbaugh also noted that other starters might be rested to prioritize player healt

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing legal charges following an alleged incident on December 2, 2025. According to reports, Diggs has been charged with felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault. A motion hearing was held on December 30 at the Dedham District Court in M assachusetts, where a judge is considering whether to keep court documents sealed ahead of Diggs’ arraignment scheduled for January 23, which is the day before the AFC Championship Game.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have announced that rookie quarterback Riley Leonard will start in Sunday’s season finale against the Houston Texans, ending veteran Philip Rivers’ brief second stint with the team. Rivers, 44, came out of retirement earlier this month after starter Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending injury. With first-round pick Anthony Richardson Sr. also on injured reserve, Colts coach Shane Steichen, a close friend of Rivers, had persuaded the vete

Excitement is steadily building for Super Bowl LX, scheduled to take place on February 8, 2026, and fans are eagerly awaiting not only the championship football game but also the major entertainment moments that traditionally accompany the event. Each year, millions tune in for halftime performances and exclusive previews of upcoming films, making the Super Bowl a global pop culture phenomenon. prestige For the 2026 halftime show, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has been ann