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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

Santa Clara, Calif. — Brock Purdy delivered another standout performance as the San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 42–38 on Sunday night, keeping their hopes alive for the top seed in the NFC. Purdy connected with Jauan Jennings on a 38-yard touchdown pass with just over two minutes remaining, giving San Francisco the lead for good. The 49ers’ defense sealed the victory on the final play, forcing an incomplete pass from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams at

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers’ playoff hopes may rest on one often-overlooked facet of the game: special teams. Three costly errors over the past three months have proven that mistakes in this phase can drastically alter the trajectory of an NFL season. The most recent example occurred in Green Bay’s 22-16 overtime loss to the Chicago Bears. With just under two minutes remaining in regulation, the Packers failed to recover an onside kick. Receiver Romeo Doubs backpe

The Minnesota Vikings relied on a dominant defensive performance to defeat the Detroit Lions 23–10 on Christmas Day, forcing six turnovers and recording five sacks to eliminate Detroit from playoff contention at U.S. Bank Stadium. The victory marked Minnesota’s fourth consecutive win and showcased one of the strongest defensive outings in the NFL this season. Veteran safety Harrison Smith delivered one of the most complete performances of his 14-year career, finishing with an

Dak Prescott delivered an efficient and resilient performance on Christmas Day, throwing for 307 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 30–23 road victory over the Washington Commanders in Landover, Maryland. Despite both teams being eliminated from playoff contention, Dallas showed urgency early and never fully relinquished control of the game. The Cowboys stormed out to a 21–3 lead by scoring touchdowns on each of their first three possessions. Prescott co

The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20–13 on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium, using a late touchdown pass from quarterback Bo Nix and a strong defensive stand to seal the victory. The win marked Denver’s first road win against Kansas City since 2015 and brought the Broncos closer to clinching the AFC West title. With less than two minutes remaining and facing fourth down inside the Chiefs’ 10-yard line, Broncos head coach Sean Payton sent his offense onto t

Matt Slocum/ AP Photo The Philadelphia Eagles secured a breaking update in the NFL playoff timeline Saturday night, clinching their second straight NFC East title with a 29-8 road win over the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. The performance was uneven early, but Philadelphia responded with control and balance as the game progressed. Despite a fumble on the opening kickoff, multiple penalties and missed field goals, the Eagles executed when it mattered to improve t