What an end to the 2025 regular season. The Steelers win on a missed kick at the buzzer.

The schedule for Wild Card Weekend:

“The searches for the head coach and GM roles for the Falcons will begin immediately. ZRG Partners will assist on the head coach search and Sportsology Group will assist on the general manager role search.” A lot of voices are helping in Atlanta in order to get this right.

More on the Falcons firing head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot:

The Falcons are also firing GM Terry Fontenot, per source.

NEWS: The Falcons are firing head coach Raheem Morris, per source. Morris was hired in 2024, his second stint with the franchise, but failed to reach the postseason in either of his two years in charge.

The AFC runs through Denver. The Broncos have clinched the conference's No. 1 seed for the first time since 2015.

Head coach Shane Steichen and GM Chris Ballard will return in 2026, per the Colts.

Harrison Smith gets a rousing sendoff in what could be his final NFL game from the Vikings faithful:

With the Falcons’ win, the Panthers are NFC South champions for the first time since 2015.

The record-breaking sack for Myles Garrett:

BREAKING: Myles Garrett is the NFL’s new single-season sack king. The Browns star stands alone after his 23rd sack of the year — taking down Joe Burrow to secure the record.

Players to begin their careers with six straight 1,000-receiving yard seasons: - Randy Moss - Mike Evans - Justin Jefferson

Several young coaches are generating real momentum in league circles, including: - #Broncos Davis Webb - #Jaguars Grant Udinski - #Patriots Thomas Brown www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

Great access and thoughts from Seattle on their real feelings about Sam Darnold by @mikesilver.bsky.social. “Everybody’s been talking s—,” Jaxon Smith-Njigba said. “Everybody. Let me tell you something: Sam led us today.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

Week 18 rolls on, and while the playoff picture continues to take shape, other teams are preparing to make moves to ensure they will be in the postseason at this time next year. What I’m hearing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Brock Purdy suffered a stinger on the 49ers’ final offensive play and that he's ok. (via @mattbarrows.bsky.social)

The Seahawks have clinched the No. 1 seed for the fourth time in franchise history: 2005 (Made Super Bowl) 2013 (Won Super Bowl) 2014 (Made Super Bowl) 2025

The NFC South remains up for grabs for one more day. A Falcons win over the Saints Sunday hands the Panthers a playoff berth, while a New Orleans win or tie gives the Buccaneers their fifth straight division crown.

What are teams like the Browns, Giants, Falcons, Titans and Raiders thinking with the regular season drawing to a close? League sources weigh in on the impending coaching carousel: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

The Giants, Titans and Browns all had internal discussions about Marcus Freeman before he announced his return to Notre Dame, as did the Steelers (in the event Mike Tomlin decided to step away). www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

Cincinnati ownership has made it clear that it values Joe Burrow’s perspective. The Bengals’ star QB has been a consistent voice of support for Zac Taylor within the building, as have WRs Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

J.J. McCarthy will return to the Vikings next season, but that doesn’t guarantee that he’ll be the starter. Sources say Minnesota plans to explore established options via trade or free agency to strengthen its quarterback room. www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

“I don’t think teams are going to be quick to fire head coaches who are already in place,” one NFL GM told me. “This could be a heavy coordinator-changing cycle. The pool of head coach candidates just isn’t strong.” More of what I’m hearing:

For the first time, league sources believe the Raiders would be open to moving Maxx Crosby this offseason. The relationship between the two sides remains strained after the five-time Pro Bowler was shut down for the season: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is expected back for the 2026 season, though coaching changes on both sides of the ball remain possible after Washington’s season fell short of preseason expectations. www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

The Browns have done background work on potential head coaching options in the event that they move on from two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski. www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

The final week of the regular season is upon us. This is what I’m hearing on: - The coaching carousel - Assistants garnering interest - Zac Taylor’s future - The Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy plans - A loaded Coach of the Year race

The Titans have announced a front office restructure:

Star Steelers pass rusher TJ Watt (lung) says he is "excited to play" Sunday night against the Ravens with the AFC North on the line. Watt says he feels good, something he wasn't sure if he could say a week ago.

The Ravens have agreed to an extension with NT John Jenkins, the team announced.

They're the worst team in football, and leaning into the mantle. Can Tom Brady fix the Raiders? www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...

The Rams have reached agreement on a three-year extension with S Quentin Lake, the team announced.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson tells reporters that he’s playing Sunday night in Pittsburgh.

Jordan Love has cleared concussion protocol, Matt LaFleur says, but Green Bay will still start Clayton Tune for its regular-season finale against the Vikings. The Packers are locked into the NFC's No. 7 seed.

Lamar Jackson (back) is practicing Wednesday for the Ravens.

"It's a year when anyone could LOSE it..." My column for @theathletic.com on a wide-open Lombardi chase... www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...

An Indianapolis Colts season that started with deep grief soon crescendoed into joy. It ended in disappointment. Now, the NFL’s most atypical owner faces her first and likely franchise-altering offseason. So who really is Carlie Irsay-Gordon? How does she think and lead?

The Cowboys have waived CB Trevon Diggs.

Growth and self-reflection. Enjoyed this piece on Matt Nagy by @danpompei.bsky.social. Nagy is expected to interview for the Titans and other head coach openings…

Justin Herbert will not start for the Chargers in Week 18, Jim Harbaugh says. The Chargers will rest their QB.

From Marcus Freeman:

Mark your calendars, the Week 18 schedule is here:

The Niners' quest for the NFC's No. 1 seed remains alive.

Drake “AFC East champion” Maye. With the Bills’ loss Sunday, the Patriots have clinched their first division title since 2019.

Explaining the NFC South scenarios:

It’ll come down to Week 18 in Pittsburgh to decide the AFC North between the Steelers and Ravens.

At halftime in New York: Drake Maye passing TDs: 4 Jets first downs: 3 Maye incompletions: 2 New England is up 35-3.

With the Packers’ loss to the Ravens, the Chicago Bears have clinched the NFC North for the first time since 2018.

Derrick Henry: 36 carries (career high) 216 yards 4 rushing TD (ties career high)