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Steelers keep playoff hopes alive with win over Ravens

Baltimore rested Lamar Jackson with the AFC’s top seed secure, and Mason Rudolph and Pittsburgh capitalized.

Source: Steelers fear Watt suffered MCL sprain

The Steelers believe defensive MVP candidate T.J. Watt suffered a sprained MCL in the third quarter of Pittsburgh’s pivotal 17-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Belichick decision looms amid coaching changes

Bill Belichick’s future in New England is one of several unresolved coaching situations that teams face as they enter the final week of the regular season.

Jags activate WR Kirk, still game-time decision

The Jaguars have moved receiver Christian Kirk to the active roster, paving the way for him to play in Sunday’s critical AFC South showdown in Tennessee.

Source: Pierce, Ravens agree to $7.5M extension

The Ravens agreed to a two-year, $7.5 million extension with Michael Pierce, a source told ESPN’s Field Yates, which keeps the starting nose tackle from becoming an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

Let's preview all 16 NFL Week 18 games: Picks, predictions, X factors, what's at stake

Which teams will win? Who are the X factors? And what’s at stake in each matchup?

Hill back at Dolphins practice after fire at home

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill returned to practice Friday after spending the past two days away from the team following a fire at his home.

Decision time for Josh Harris? Here's how Commanders owner might handle coach, GM search

With changes likely coming at coach and general manager, Harris’ past could provide a blueprint for how he’ll proceed in Washington.

Rodgers voted most inspirational by Jets players

Aaron Rodgers’ first season with the New York Jets lasted only four plays, but he still made an impact. On Friday, he was voted by his teammates as the Jets’ most inspirational player for the 2023 season.

Lawrence (shoulder) iffy with division on the line

Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said if Trevor Lawrence is medically cleared he’ll start the team’s Week 18 showdown against the Titans, but needs to do more in practice.

18 unexpected impact players: Who leveled up for Super Bowl hopefuls?

Backup quarterbacks garnered the headlines, but here are some non-QB replacements who have made surprising impacts in the playoff race.

'It took a lot of feet to fill his shoes': Browns keep running without Chubb

Led by Jerome Ford, Cleveland has done enough to make up for the devastating loss of Nick Chubb.

NFL Week 18 game guide: What to know for every matchup, including predictions and score picks

Which teams will win? Who are the X factors? And what’s at stake in each matchup?

Adams, Crosby lobby for Pierce as Raiders' coach

Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby have voiced their “100%” support for Antonio Pierce to have the interim tag removed and be named the Raiders’ full-time head coach.

Cook joins Ravens after passing through waivers

Four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook will sign for the playoffs with the Baltimore Ravens, his agency told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Which teams can win the AFC East, AFC South, NFC East, NFC South — and how can they make it happen?

Here’s a look at the four division titles that are up for grabs heading into the final week of the NFL regular season.

NFLPA survey identifies NFL's top coordinators

The Lions’ Aaron Glenn, the Dolphins’ Frank Smith and the Cowboys’ John Fassel are the top-ranked defensive, offensive and special teams coordinators in the NFL, according to a survey of NFL players conducted by the players’ union.

Official: Child with lighter started Hill house fire

A fire at the $6.9 million home owned by Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill was started by a child playing with a cigarette lighter in a bedroom, a fire official said Thursday.

Ravens to sit MVP favorite Jackson vs. Steelers

Just like 2019, the Baltimore Ravens will rest NFL Most Valuable Player favorite Lamar Jackson in the regular-season finale.

Hill, family safe after fire at Dolphins star's home

Tyreek Hill and his family are safe after firefighters responded to a large fire at the Dolphins star receiver’s home.

QB Purdy among nine 49ers selected to Pro Bowl

Brock Purdy and Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their first Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacks for their respective conferences.

Mahomes' brother has felony charges dropped

Prosecutors dismissed three felony aggravated sexual battery charges against Jackson Mahomes, citing a lack of cooperation from the alleged victim.

2024 NFL Pro Bowl AFC, NFC rosters: The league's top players

Brock Purdy and Lamar Jackson among names selected to the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl for Feb. 4 in Orlando, Florida. Here is a look at the players who made it from every team.

Bucs know game against Panthers is for 'all the marbles'

Tampa Bay can make the road to the playoffs easy, just beat Carolina in the season finale.

Playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 18: Which teams can lock in postseason spots

Nine of 14 teams have secured their spots in the postseason, which begins Jan. 13.

QB Wilson out, perhaps ending tenure with Jets

Quarterback Zach Wilson’s third season with the New York Jets is over, and the team is talking like there won’t be a fourth.

QB Lawrence, WR Kirk set to practice for Jaguars

Jacksonville has opened the 21-day practice window for receiver Christian Kirk and quarterback Trevor Lawrence is expected to be a limited participant in practice, head coach Doug Pederson said on Wednesday.

NFL reminds players to 'clearly' report as eligible

The NFL distributed a video reminding players who wear Nos. 50-79 or 90-99 to “clearly” communicate with the referee when reporting as eligible receivers.

Panthers' Tepper fined $300K for drink toss at fans

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was fined $300,000 by the NFL after he tossed a drink in the direction of Jaguars fans during Sunday’s loss to Jacksonville.

Jets cut RB Cook to allow him to join contender

The Jets are waiving running back Dalvin Cook, his representatives at the Sports & Entertainment Agency told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.