NFL, Week 18 and best bets
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There has been an NFL game every Thursday night since Week 1. But is there a "Thursday Night Football" game tonight?
We're down to the final week of the 2025 regular season. Playoff teams are figuring out whether to play their starters or go with backups to avoid key injuries. So, what's the motivation for clubs eliminated from postseason contention?
With the 2025 NFL regular season just days from being completely wrapped up on Sunday, that also means the time is running out for certain NFL general managers and head coaches. "Black Monday" -- the Monday after the regular season is completed -- is known as such because firings typically occur all around the league once 18 of the league's 32 teams' seasons come to a close.
The Packers will go with third-string quarterback, Clayton Tune, and will likely spend most of this week prepping for the playoffs and a rematch with either the Bears or Eagles. The Packers are locked into the 7-seed. Don’t expect much scoring against a Minnesota defense that is playing great to finish the season.
Despite suffering a season-ending torn Achilles, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones reportedly is expected to stay put this offseason.
Seventeen weeks into the 2025 NFL season, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has a 58.3 " Total QBR " rating from ESPN, which ranks 12th out of 32 starting QBs. Nix's traditional passer rating is 88.2.
That leaves two true candidates to consider for the 2025 MVP honor. Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams has the numbers, as he tops the NFL with a career-high 42 touchdown passes and trails league leader Prescott in passing yards by only 34 with 4,448, which marks the 10th time he has eclipsed the 4,000-yard mark.
With one week remaining in the regular season, the playoff field is almost set, as 12 teams have clinched playoff berths.
Patriots rookie Efton Chism III credits Mack Hollins' mentorship for his development, culminating in his first NFL touchdown against the Jets.
Why players such as Stefon Diggs, Nik Bonitto, Will Anderson and more are utilizing Pilates to activate core muscles.
The Las Vegas Raiders are one game away from entering the offseason, and one of the biggest looming questions is about Maxx Crosby's future.