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Steelers | Week 18 Pittsburgh Steelers inactives Sun Jan 4, 07:31 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared RB Kaleb Johnson, WR Roman Wilson, OT Jack Driscoll, CB Tre Flowers, QB Will Howard and LB Jeremiah Moon inactive for Week 18.
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Ravens | Week 18 Baltimore Ravens inactives Sun Jan 4, 07:31 PM
The Baltimore Ravens have declared DT Aeneas Peebles, CB Amani Oruwariye, WR Keith Kirkwood, CB Keyon Martin, WR Rashod Bateman, QB Cooper Rush and OT Joe Noteboom inactive for Week 18.
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Jets | Brady Cook throws for just 60 yards, TD Sun Jan 4, 07:24 PM
New York Jets QB Brady Cook completed 11-of-22 passes for 60 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills, while adding three runs for seven yards.
| Footballguys view: Cook has looked overwhelmed, albeit in an offense that has been one of the league's worst all season. The Jets will bring in at least two quarterbacks via free agency or the draft this offseason. |
Texans | Davis Mills plays second half Sun Jan 4, 06:57 PM
Houston Texans QB Davis Mills completed 3 of 9 for 36 yards in a Week 18 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins throws for 180 yards Sun Jan 4, 06:24 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins went 18-for-32 for 180 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the New Orleans Saints in Week 18.
| Footballguys view: Cousins rattled off four straight wins to end the season to finish tied with the Panthers and the Bucs in the standings. They lost the three-team tiebreaker because they were swept by the Panthers. Michael Penix is uncertain for Week 1 next season. The Falcons have already guaranteed a $10 roster bonus for Cousins, but his $35 million salary is a lot for a player who didn't seem to be in their future plans a month ago. |
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Vikings | Max Brosmer finishes up in Week 18 Sun Jan 4, 06:13 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Max Brosmer completed 7-of-8 passes for 57 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in relief of the injured QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) in Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers.
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Colts | Riley Leonard accounts for three touchdowns Sun Jan 4, 06:12 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard completed 21 of 34 for 270 yards and two touchdowns against one interception in a Week 18 loss to the Houston Texans. He ran three times for 21 yards and a score.
| Footballguys view: Leonard played well enough to keep the Colts in this game until the end, although part of it came after the Texans pulled some starters, including CJ Stroud. The Colts should consider him a strong candidate to back up whomever they sign in free agency, which could be Daniel Jones, allowing Leonard to run the first team offense for most of the offseason, if not camp. Leonard is getting on the superflex dynasty radar with this performance and the Colts instability at quarterback. |
Saints | Tyler Shough accounts for two TDs Sun Jan 4, 05:27 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough went 23-for-35 for 259 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. He also rushed for 34 yards and one touchdown on three carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: Shough emerging as the answer for the Saints at quarterback was one of the most unexpected developments of the season. He and head coach Kellen Moore are a great combination, and the team should lock up #1 receiver Chris Olave as he heads into his fifth-year option season. Shough was a fantasy QB1 in the second half of the season and he is probably still underrated in dynasty leagues. |
Giants | Jaxson Dart throws two touchdowns in finale Sun Jan 4, 05:27 PM
New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart completed 22 of 32 for 231 yards and two touchdowns and ran five times for 32 yards in a Week 18 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
| Footballguys view: There's no doubt that Dart outperformed expectations in his rookie year, but he will still go into the offseason with uncertainty at head coach and questions about whether he should be safer with his decisions as a runner. Dart was a strong fantasy QB1 at times without Malik Nabers, so we could be underestimating his dynasty value. |
Packers | Clayton Tune ineffective in Week 18 start Sun Jan 4, 05:21 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Clayton Tune started in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings, completing 6-of-11 passes for just 34 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions, while running four times for 23 yards.
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Bengals | Joe Burrow finishes with three touchdowns Sun Jan 4, 04:50 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow completed 29-of-39 passes for 236 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the Week 18 game against the Cleveland Browns, while running for 17 yards on two attempts.
| Footballguys view: This was one of Burrow's better games against the Browns stout defense, and it would have been more than enough to win if Cleveland hadn't scored two defensive touchdowns, including one on a Burrow interception. This season reinforced both that Burrow is one of the elite quarterbacks in both NFL and fantasy terms, and that he is more likely to suffer significant injuries than his peers. |
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Bills | Josh Allen lifted after just a single snap Sun Jan 4, 04:42 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen took the first snap of the Week 18 game against the New York Jets, extending his start streak to 122 games, before being pulled in favor of backup QB Mitchell Trubisky.
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Jaguars | Three touchdowns for Trevor Lawrence Sun Jan 4, 04:35 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence went 22-for-30 for 255 yards and three touchdowns against the Tennessee Titans in Week 18. He also rushed for 11 yards in two carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: Lawrence is the hottest quarterback in the league heading into the postseason. He won a 31-30 thriller over Justin Herbert and the Chargers in the 2023 playoffs when he threw four touchdowns and four interceptions, and then lost 27-20 to Patrick Mahomes at Arrowhead. It will be tempting to pick the Jaguars to go to the Super Bowl in a wide open AFC. |
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Browns | Shedeur Sanders doesn't do much in finale Sun Jan 4, 04:02 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders completed 11-of-22 passes for 111 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals, while running three times for 26 yards with one lost fumble.
| Footballguys view: The Browns scored two defensive touchdowns in the first quarter and Sanders added two second half field goal drives, including one that ended with the game-winning field goal from Andre Szmyt. Sanders played the best this season of any of the quarterbacks on the roster, but Deshaun Watson didn't play this season. Cleveland could make a move at quarterback in the first round of the draft or free agency. The Browns go into the offseason with more questions than answers on offense. |
Titans | Brandon Allen throws for 72 yards Sun Jan 4, 03:58 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Brandon Allen went 17-for-30 for 72 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 18. He entered the game after QB Cam Ward (shoulder) suffered his shoulder injury.
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Titans | Cam Ward picks up TD before injury Sun Jan 4, 03:50 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward (shoulder) went 3-for-3 for 52 yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 18 before leaving the game because of a shoulder injury. He also rushed for 11 yards and one touchdown on two carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: The Titans have a vacancy at head coach, but general manager Mike Borgonzi appears to have gotten his quarterback and nailed the first big decision of his tenue. Ward came on to post his best statistical games as a passer in December even though he was playing with two fellow rookies at wide receiver. Early signs point to Ward being a quarterback who will flourish with better teammates and more experience. Titans fans should be excited. |
Texans | C.J. Stroud lifted in second half Sun Jan 4, 03:35 PM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 14-of-23 passes for 169 yards, one touchdown and no interception in Week 18 against the Indianapolis Colts before being lifted in the second half. as QB Davis Mills finished up.
| Footballguys view: The Texans decided to rest their starters with the game still in the balance, but Davis Mills did enough to eke out a win and secure the #5 seed. Mills actually beat the Jaguars and Bills earlier this season, showing the Texans ability to hang with two of the teams they could see later in the playoffs if they can win next week in the wild card round. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy out yet again in Week 18 Sun Jan 4, 03:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) checked out of the Week 18 game in the second half after apparently aggravating his right hand injury. McCarthy was 14-of-23 for 182 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions with two runs for seven yards before departing. QB Max Brosmer entered the game for McCarthy.
| Footballguys view: This season did not go as planned for McCarthy, but he played better against lesser defenses late in the season. We'll be watching what the Vikings do at quarterback in the offseason closely, but they'll at least be bringing in someone as credible competition to McCarthy. The team could even be in on free agent Daniel Jones. Despite all of the issues at quarterback, the Vikings finished only one-half game out of a wild card spot. |
Commanders | Week 18 Washington Commanders inactives Sun Jan 4, 03:16 PM
The Washington Commanders have declared QB Jayden Daniels, QB Marcus Mariota, DL Sheldon Day, RB Chase Edmonds, OT Laremy Tunsil, DE Jalyn Holmes and QB Sam Hartman inactive for Week 18.
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Dolphins | Week 18 Miami Dolphins inactives Sun Jan 4, 03:13 PM
The Miami Dolphins have declared RB De'Von Achane, WR Jaylen Waddle, QB Tua Tagovailoa, OT Austin Jackson, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, QB Cam Miller and LB Chop Robinson inactive for Week 18.
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Patriots | Week 18 New England Patriots inactives Sun Jan 4, 03:12 PM
The New England Patriots have declared LB Harold Landry, DT Khyiris Tonga, LB Robert Spillane, C Jared Wilson, QB Tommy DeVito, OT Marcus Bryant and OT Caedan Wallace inactive for Week 18.
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Rams | Week 18 Los Angeles Rams inactives Sun Jan 4, 03:09 PM
The Los Angeles Rams have declared RB Jarquez Hunter, CB Darious Williams, WR Davante Adams, TE Terrance Ferguson, CB Josh Wallace, OG Kevin Dotson and QB Stetson Bennett inactive for Week 18.
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Raiders | Week 18 Las Vegas Raiders inactives Sun Jan 4, 03:06 PM
The Las Vegas Raiders have declared RB Raheem Mostert, DL Adam Butler, CB Chigozie Anusiem, QB Geno Smith, SS Terrell Edmunds, DL Brodric Martin and OG Dylan Parham inactive for Week 18.
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Chargers | Week 18 Los Angeles Chargers inactives Sun Jan 4, 03:04 PM
The Los Angeles Chargers have declared S Derwin James, C Bradley Bozeman, CB Elijah Molden, RB Omarion Hampton, QB Justin Herbert, OG Jamaree Salyer and LB Tuli Tuipulotu inactive for Week 18.
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Jets | Week 18 New York Jets inactives Sun Jan 4, 03:00 PM
The New York Jets have declared TE Jelani Woods, CB Qwan'tez Stiggers, WR Tyler Johnson, CB Brandon Stephens, DL Micheal Clemons, QB Tyrod Taylor and RB Breece Hall inactive for Week 18.
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Bears | Week 18 Chicago Bears inactives Sun Jan 4, 02:57 PM
The Chicago Bears have declared LB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, CB Nick McCloud, OT Ozzy Trapilo, QB Case Keenum, WR Rome Odunze and LB Ruben Hyppolite II inactive for Week 18.
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Cowboys | Dak Prescott removed at halftime Sun Jan 4, 02:42 PM
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott completed 7-of-11 passes for 70 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in the Week 18 game against the New York Giants before giving way to QB Joe Milton III for the second half.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys insisted all week that Prescott would start, but they never said how long he would play in a meaningless Week 18 game. Just another brick in the "no Week 18 championships" wall. The biggest question looming over Prescott this offseason is how the Cowboys will handle George Pickens heading to free agency. |
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Titans | Cam Ward injury update Sun Jan 4, 01:19 PM
Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward (undisclosed) suffered a shoulder injury during the Week 18 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward (undisclosed) has gone to the locker room after suffering an undisclosed injury during the Week 18 game.
Link to story Packers | Jordan Love to serve as QB2 Sun Jan 4, 12:49 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love (concussion, shoulder) will serve as the team's No. 2 quarterback for Week 18's game against the Minnesota Vikings, as a result of QB Malik Willis (shoulder) being ruled out for the contest.
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Jets | Justin Fields expected to be cut loose Sun Jan 4, 12:46 PM
New York Jets QB Justin Fields is expected to be released this offseason if the team is not able to find a trade. The Jets will have $22 million in dead money on their salary cap if they move on from Fields.
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson could receive extension Sun Jan 4, 12:17 PM
The Baltimore Ravens may restructure QB Lamar Jackson's contract during the upcoming offseason in order to free up salary cap space and appear likely to discuss a contract extension, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins will play in Week 18 Sun Jan 4, 11:49 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (illness) will start Week 18's game versus the New Orleans Saints, despite being added to the injury report because of an illness Sunday, Jan. 4.
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Giants | Week 18 New York Giants inactives Sun Jan 4, 11:47 AM
The New York Giants have declared S Jevon Holland, QB Russell Wilson, WR Ryan Miller, TE Theo Johnson, RB Dante Miller, WR Jalin Hyatt and DL Caleb Murphy inactive for Week 18.
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Bengals | Week 18 Cincinnati Bengals inactives Sun Jan 4, 11:45 AM
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared QB Jake Browning, S Daijahn Anthony, TE Cam Grandy, DT Jordan Jefferson, WR Charlie Jones, DE Joseph Ossai and CB Josh Newton inactive for Week 18.
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Vikings | Week 18 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Jan 4, 11:44 AM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared RB Aaron Jones, CB Dwight McGlothern, OT Walter Rouse, QB John Wolford, WR Myles Price, QB Brett Rypien and TE T.J. Hockenson inactive for Week 18.
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Saints | Week 18 New Orleans Saints inactives Sun Jan 4, 11:41 AM
The New Orleans Saints have declared QB Spencer Rattler, RB Alvin Kamara, DT Bryan Bresee, DT Nathan Shepherd, S Ugo Amadi, OT Xavier Truss and WR Chris Olave inactive for Week 18.
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Packers | Week 18 Green Bay Packers inactives Sun Jan 4, 11:40 AM
The Green Bay Packers have declared WR Dontayvion Wicks, QB Malik Willis, LB Edgerrin Cooper, RB Josh Jacobs, S Xavier McKinney, OT Zach Tom and LB Quay Walker inactive for Week 18.
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Colts | Week 18 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Jan 4, 11:33 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared QB Philip Rivers, S Reuben Lowery III, DL Eric Johnson, TE Will Mallory, DB George Odum and CB Sauce Gardner inactive for Week 18.
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49ers | Brock Purdy could have returned to action Sun Jan 4, 09:09 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy (neck, shoulder) suffered a stinger on his final play in Week 18's game versus the Seattle Seahawks. Although he went to the medical tent, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy was fine and could have re-entered the game.
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San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 19 of his 27 passes for 127 yards and an interception and rushed twice for 21 yards in a 13-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18.
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Seahawks | Clean outing for Sam Darnold Sat Jan 3, 10:36 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 20 of his 26 passes for 198 yards and gained nine yards on six carries in a 13-3 win over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield does enough in finale Sat Jan 3, 08:02 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 16 of his 22 passes for 203 yards, a touchdown and an interception in a 16-14 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 18. He also rushed four times for 31 yards.
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Panthers | Bryce Young throws two TDs, one INT Sat Jan 3, 07:24 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young went 24-for-35 for 264 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18.
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Jets | Hendon Hooker signed to main roster Sat Jan 3, 07:07 PM
New York Jets practice squad QB Hendon Hooker was signed to the 53-man roster Saturday, Jan. 3. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Saints | New Orleans elevates two players Sat Jan 3, 06:58 PM
New Orleans Saints practice squad QB Jake Haener and RB Nyheim Hines were elevated to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 3, and will be available for the Week 18 game.
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Seahawks | Week 18 Seattle Seahawks inactives Sat Jan 3, 06:33 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have declared CB Coby Bryant, OT Mason Richman, OG Bryce Cabeldue, QB Jalen Milroe, DE Jared Ivey, OT Charles Cross and TE Nick Kallerup inactive for Week 18.
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Los Angeles Chargers practice squad QB DJ Uiagalelei was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 3, and will be available for Week 18.
Link to story Saints | Tyler Shough could make history Sat Jan 3, 04:18 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough has three straight games with at least 250 passing and zero interceptions, tying him for the longest streak by a rookie quarterback in NFL history.
| Footballguys view: Shough and the Saints travel to Atlanta to play the Falcons on Sunday. Shough could get that record all to himself if he throws for over 250 yards and no interceptions. We've got him projected as a high-upside QB2 in Week 18, so it's quite possible the Saints rookie quarterback will own that record to himself. |
Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence approaching record Sat Jan 3, 04:18 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence has recorded 35 total touchdowns this season, putting him two behind the team record of 37 set by QB Blake Bortles in 2015.
| Footballguys view: Lawrence is playing with a ton of confidence in recent weeks. His season started out rough under HC Liam Coen, but it just took some time for things to click. Lawrence has been better about sticking with his reads, and he's not taking unnecessary chances much anymore. He's clearly comfortable in the system, and his play is one of the reasons why Jacksonville should be a tough out in the playoffs. |
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