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Week 18. Have at it.
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Simms has a five-game lead, but we’ve got SIX disagreements this week 👀

Season records: Simms 170-85-1 … Florio 165-90-1
January 2, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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The Raiders finished last in the NFL in rushing yards last season, made improving the running game a major focus of the offseason, and somehow are poised to have even fewer rushing yards this season.
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Raiders finished 2024 last in rushing yards, poised to finish last again in 2025
Drafting Ashton Jeanty did not resolve the Raiders' rushing woes.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Josh Johnson will start vs. Eagles, Marcus Mariota ruled out.
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Josh Johnson will start vs. Eagles, Marcus Mariota ruled out
Josh Johnson will get another start for the Commanders.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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Dolphins place Darren Waller on IR, sign RB Donovan Edwards.
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Dolphins place Darren Waller on IR, sign RB Donovan Edwards
The Dolphins have made a roster move that will end the season of one of their key offensive players.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Nick Sirianni: I can't guarantee getting No. 2 seed, can guarantee rest for starters.
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Nick Sirianni: I can't guarantee getting No. 2 seed, can guarantee rest for starters
The Eagles won't be playing their starters against the Commanders this Sunday.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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The chaos that continues to engulf college football has a new wrinkle -- the LSU assistants Lane Kiffin has loaned to Ole Miss may not be available in six days, when Ole Miss faces Miami in the CFP semifinal.
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Lane Kiffin's LSU assistants may not be on loan to Ole Miss for next round of CFP
Maybe Lane Kiffin didn't think Ole Miss would make it this far.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Josh Allen to practice Friday, "good to go" for Sunday.
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Josh Allen to practice Friday, "good to go" for Sunday
Bills quarterback Josh Allen didn't practice the last two days, but head coach Sean McDermott said that's going to change on Friday.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Derrick Henry is the NFLPA Community MVP for Week 18.
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Derrick Henry is the NFLPA Community MVP for Week 18
The NFL Players Association announced on Friday that Ravens running back Derrick Henry has been named their Community MVP for Week 18.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Troy Aikman's new role with the Dolphins could be bad news for current coach Mike McDaniel.
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What does Troy Aikman's Miami role mean for Mike McDaniel?
The New Year's Day coordinated leak of Troy Aikman's new role with the Dolphins made plenty of waves.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Jared Verse feared a taunting flag when he flashed the peace sign to the Falcons' sideline during his long return of a blocked FG.
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Jared Verse feared getting flagged for taunting during blocked field goal return
On Monday night against the Falcons, Rams linebacker Jared Verse turned a potential three-score game into a one-score game, by blocking a field goal attempt, recovering the loose ball, and returning i...
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January 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Jets name receiver and returner Isaiah Williams their team MVP.
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Jets name receiver and returner Isaiah Williams their team MVP
Jets receiver and returner Isaiah Williams has accomplished a rare feat: He has been named Most Valuable Player of a team that cut him during the season.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Report: Giants list of head coach candidates includes Mike McCarthy, Antonio Pierce.
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Report: Giants list of head coach candidates includes Mike McCarthy, Antonio Pierce
New York is set to cast a wide net in looking to replace Brian Daboll, who was fired in November after a 2-8 start.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Sam Darnold: I understand the gravity, but it's just football on Saturday.
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Sam Darnold: I understand the gravity, but it's just football on Saturday
Darnold is trying to avoid a repeat of last season's Week 18.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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Justin Jefferson on J.J. McCarthy: I would love to show everyone he's the No. 1 guy.
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Justin Jefferson on J.J. McCarthy: I would love to show everyone he's the No. 1 guy
Vikings quarterback J.J.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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Dan Campbell: As bad as it looks, Lions are not as far away as it appears.
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Dan Campbell: As bad as it looks, Lions are not as far away as it appears
Campbell said missing the playoffs this season will fuel the Lions through the offseason.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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Who does Kirby Smart think he is, Dan Campbell?
January 2, 2026 at 4:07 AM
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Five days after sporting a cheese grater in Green Bay, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson tried to shred the narratives contained in last week's column from Mike Preston.
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Lamar Jackson dismisses last week's Baltimore Sun report as "noise"
Jackson said he "absolutely" wants to stay with the Ravens.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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The Seahawks have 28 turnovers this year. QB Sam Darnold has produced 20 of them. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak says that has to change for Seattle to be a championship team.
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Klint Kubiak: To be a championship team, Seahawks need to reduce turnovers
The 13-3 Seahawks are one win away from earning the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard doesn't envision "drastic change" for 2026.
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Kelvin Sheppard doesn't envision "drastic change" for Lions' defense in 2026
The Lions have fallen quickly in 2025, with quadruple the losses they had in 2024.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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Davante Adams returns to practice as a limited participant.
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Davante Adams returns to practice as a limited participant
Rams wide receiver Davante Adams returned to practice on Thursday, getting in limited work.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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Tide rolled.
January 2, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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The Dolphins have hired Troy Aikman as a consultant for the coming G.M. search.
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Dolphins hire Troy Aikman as consultant for G.M. search
Hall of Fame QB and MNF analyst has a new gig.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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Demario Davis wants to keep playing in 2026.
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Demario Davis wants to keep playing in 2026
Saints linebacker Demario Davis will wrap up his 14th season with Sunday's game against the Falcons and he doesn't need to take any time to figure out if he wants to come back for No. 15.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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Rashid Shaheed set to play for Seahawks, Charles Cross ruled out.
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Rashid Shaheed set to play for Seahawks, Charles Cross ruled out
The Seahawks did not have wide receiver Rashid Shaheed when they lost to the 49ers in Week 1, but they are set to have him for Saturday night's rematch.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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Trevon Diggs speaks for the first time since being cut by the Cowboys and claimed by the Packers: "I still feel like I'm the best."
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Trevon Diggs: "I still feel like I'm the best"
The Packers could deploy recently-acquired cornerback Trevon Diggs as soon as Sunday, at Minnesota.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:28 AM