Houston's defense reigns supreme while the Giants have stepped up late. Here's our ranking of all 32 NFL units heading into Week 18.

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers or Baltimore Ravens will have their season end in disappointment with a loss Sunday night. With the two teams set to play for the AFC North at Acrisure Stadium, someone’s season will fall short of expectations without a playoff berth, and that’s led to speculation about both Steelers head coach […]

Nearly all the way through the 2025 season, one statistic shows the Steelers have been the pinnacle of mediocrity. Rather than a “historic” defense, they have had a profoundly average one—and an offense to match. All told, it’s no surprise they are exactly where they are, fighting for the crown of the worst division in […]

It’s been true that in 2025 my film review has declined (some major shifts in my personal life are to blame, sorry). That said, I don’t think I would have had the heart for it for the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Philadelphia Eagles if I’m being candid. Check out what else I write this week to get more insight into that.

Anyway, what I’m going to do instead for the game recap is continue another 2025 trend. Point out how losses this season have rested on the shoulders of the offense. Now I want to be clear, this is...

The Patriots have a big problem on their hands with Stefon Diggs. So, how will they handle it?

That remains to be seen, as much is undetermined after Diggs was charged with felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault stemming from an alleged Dec. 2 incident involving a female private chef. However, through a statement provided on Tuesday, New England might’ve offered a clue at how it’s approaching the situation.

“The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs,” the statement said. “Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support...

The Patriots have a big problem on their hands with Stefon Diggs. So, how will they handle it?

That remains to be seen, as much is undetermined after Diggs was charged with felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault stemming from an alleged Dec. 2 incident involving a female private chef. However, through a statement provided on Tuesday, New England might’ve offered a clue at how it’s approaching the situation.

“The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs,” the statement said. “Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support...

The results of either of two games this weekend could send the Carolina Panthers to the playoffs with the NFC South title, the number 4 seed in the NFC, and a home playoff game against either the San Francisco 49ers or the Seattle Seahawks.

All they have to do is beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or watch the Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints.

Our questions for you this week are simple. First, our standard, and last, mid-week confidence question. Second, simply put, do you believe that the 2025 Carolina Panthers will make the playoffs?

You know the drill...

The third of the four quarterfinal playoff games will feature Alabama taking on top-ranked Indiana in the Rose Bowl at 4:00 p.m. ET on New Year’s Day.

The Cincinnati Bengals have worked hard to field a competent offensive line for Joe Burrow. Not that the bar was high, but this has felt like the best offensive line of his career. However, Orlando Brown Jr. will be entering the final season of his contract.

One player that could fit the mold of the size the Bengals like is Kadyn Proctor of the Crimson Tide. Proctor is listed at 6’7” and 360...

2025 comes to a close tonight at midnight. A few days later the Jets’ season will come to a close. Good riddance to bad rubbish. On to the offseason and 2026. It can’t be worse than this season, right? Right?

Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Wednesday in December:

Susanna Weir – Jets Sign RB Raheem Blackshear to Practice Squad

John Pullano – Know Your Foe | Jets-Bills | Week 18

Randy Lange – 3 Stats to Know | More on Breece Hall’s Big Game, Grand Season & Long Run

JetsFix – Three on D:...

Week 18 provides the opportunity for the Denver Broncos to earn the top seed in the AFC. If so, the Broncos will earn a first-round bye and enjoy the perks of homefield advantage throughout the postseason. That’s certainly a major reason why Denver is treating it like a playoff game. Here are some of my thoughts on what Denver has to do in order to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

Dial up the pass rush to rattle Trey Lance and force some turnovers

With Justin Herbert sitting out for Sunday’s gridiron matchup, that means backup quarterback Trey...

The Good: Tyler Shough

Tyler Shough played another great game for the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, passing for 333 yards and 2 touchdowns with no interceptions. Shough led three touchdown drives in the second half and came up clutch with a 60-yard pass to Chris Olave which set up a go-ahead touchdown pass to Kevin Austin Jr. which capped off a 4-play 80-yard drive which gave the Saints their first lead of the afternoon. Shough is one of the favorites to win offensive rookie of the year, and with a record of 5-3 as a starter on a...

The first win of head coach Mike Vrabel’s New England Patriots tenure arrived against the Miami Dolphins. Things have changed from September to January. Some personnel, too.

Two players who once called Hard Rock Stadium home currently find themselves at Gillette Stadium. Seven more on-field connections can be found on the other side of the AFC East.

Between the active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists, here’s a glance heading into Sunday’s 4:25 p.m. ET season finale in Foxborough.

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JaMycal Hasty, running back — Yet to become a standard elevation, Hasty has resided on the Dolphins’ practice squad...