Detroit ended a turbulent season with one final burst of drama. The Lions stunned Chicago with a 19–16 road win over the Bears, sealed by Jake Bates’ 42-yard field goal as time expired. The walk-off kick snapped Detroit’s three-game losing streak and secured a 9–8 finish, marking the franchise’s

The New England Patriots are carrying confidence into the playoffs, but they’re not letting it change their approach. Fresh off a dominant 38–10 win over the Miami Dolphins to close the regular season, New England is turning its attention to a postseason clash with the Los Angeles Chargers.

The 2025 NFL playoff picture is almost complete, and the road to the Super Bowl is coming into sharp focus. Denver and Seattle have already locked up the No. 1 seeds in their respective conferences, earning first-round byes and home-field advantages. Only one

The Indianapolis Colts have chosen stability over sweeping change. After a full internal review, the organization confirmed that general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen will return for the 2026 season. Team leadership, led by owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon, determined that

DENVER — The Denver Broncos locked up the AFC’s top playoff seed with a 19-3 victory over a Los Angeles Chargers squad that rested many starters Sunday, a win highlighted by Ja’Quan McMillian’s 45-yard interception return for a touchdown. Wil Lutz wa

The Green Bay Packers closed their regular season in ugly fashion, losing 16-3 to the Minnesota Vikings in a game that underscored persistent offensive problems. The low-scoring defeat was notable not just for the result but for comments from head co

The Indianapolis Colts wasted little time addressing the biggest question surrounding their future, confirming that general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen will return for the 2026 season. The announcement came shortly after a season-ending loss and closed the door on

The Cleveland Browns ended their season on a high note, edging the Cincinnati Bengals 20–18 in Week 18 and riding a late two-game winning streak into the offseason. Beyond the final score, the win marked a meaningful moment for rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who used the occasion to openly refl

The Falcons may have missed the playoffs, but they didn’t finish quietly. Atlanta closed the season with a surprising four-game winning streak, punctuated by a gritty 19–17 win over the Saints, and that late surge sparked something bigger than the standings — a public show of support from players wh

The Dallas Cowboys ended their 2025 campaign on a sour note, falling 34–17 to the New York Giants and sealing a 7-9-1 finish. The loss confirmed a second consecutive losing season for Dallas — an uncommon downturn for a franchise accustomed to higher standards — and left frustration hanging heavily

With nothing tangible to gain in the standings, Matt LaFleur made a bold choice in Green Bay’s regular-season finale — prioritize health over momentum. Locked into the No. 7 seed, the Packers treated the trip to Minnesota as a preservation game, resting most starters and accepting the risk of enteri

Black Monday—the day after Week 18 when teams make coaching changes—has arrived, and several head coaches look like they should be on the hot seat. This piece highlights nine leaders whose recent results and trends make a strong case for replacements

Concern briefly overshadowed Minnesota’s win Sunday when J.J. McCarthy exited early against the Green Bay Packers, once again putting the spotlight on his health. The Minnesota Vikings still secured a 16–3 victory, but McCarthy’s latest injury added another layer of uncertainty to his season.