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Jan 03, 2026
Giants tight end Theo Johnson, who attended a Knicks game Friday night despite not practicing all week with a reported illness, will not play in Sunday's season finale.
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Jan 03, 2026
Jonathan Taylor, TreVeyon Henderson and Bijan Robinson are among top predictions.
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Jan 03, 2026
The final week of the regular season doesn't mean NFL teams are keeping it simple for their wardrobes, led by a debut of a combination.
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Jan 03, 2026
We'll see 32 picks in Round 1 on April 23, but which prospects have actually earned a first-round grade? Right now, there are 11 in this 2026 class.
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Jan 03, 2026
The Titans selected Ward with the first pick in hopes that he would become the face of the franchise.
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Jan 03, 2026
Both teams are treating Saturday as a playoff game with the No. 1 seed's playoff bye week on the line.
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Jan 03, 2026
Both teams are treating Saturday as a playoff game with the No. 1 seed's playoff bye week on the line.
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Jan 03, 2026
Through six starts and a roller coaster of a season, the rookie QB will seek consistency Sunday at Cincinnati.
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Jan 03, 2026
What went wrong and what will Minnesota change to give McCarthy the best shot at becoming its franchise QB?
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Jan 03, 2026
The Tampa Bay linebacker could eclipse Derrick Brooks' all-time franchise tackle record Saturday.
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Jan 02, 2026
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said the team isn't counting on rookie WR Tory Horton to return from the shin injury that has sidelined him since midseason.
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Jan 02, 2026
The Jaguars and offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen agreed on a three-year, $51 million extension, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal includes $32.5 million guaranteed and could be worth up to $55.5 million with incentives.
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Jan 02, 2026
The Ravens and nose tackle John Jenkins have agreed to a one-year extension. It is the first contract extension in Jenkins' 13-year NFL career.
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Jan 02, 2026
Even if the Rams are locked into their seed on Sunday, coach Sean McVay plans to play his healthy starters against the Cardinals.
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Jan 02, 2026
Bills QB Josh Allen has no injury designation for the team's regular-season finale at Highmark Stadium, but there is no word on how much of the game against the Jets the starter would play. Allen has the second-longest active starts streak (121).
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Jan 02, 2026
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive tackle Christian Barmore both declined to comment on the pending charges against each player in separate assault cases.
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Jan 02, 2026
T.J. Watt said he is looking forward to his return from a punctured lung and that he hasn't discussing playing on a snap count against the Ravens.
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Jan 02, 2026
Titans GM Mike Borgonzi will now have final say over the 53-man roster and he will spearhead the upcoming search for a new head coach.
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Jan 02, 2026
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will start the team's final game of the season Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday.
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Jan 02, 2026
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.
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Jan 02, 2026
Our experts dive in to the lines and player props that offer value for Week 18 and share their tips and bets.
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Jan 02, 2026
Handicapping the final week of the NFL season can be tough, especially when most teams have little to play for.
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Jan 02, 2026
We found one thing each of them must do in Week 18 to get it done.
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Jan 02, 2026
Our experts dive in to the lines and player props that offer value for Week 18 and share their tips and bets.
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Jan 02, 2026
We found one thing each of them must do in Week 18 to get it done.
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Jan 02, 2026
Must-win AFC North and NFC South showdowns? No. 1 seeds on the line? We have picks, predictions, stats and what's at stake for every Week 18 game.
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Jan 02, 2026
Baker Mayfield holding onto the ball too long, the Seahawks' pressure, and Zay Flowers' success vs. man coverage are key storylines.
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Jan 02, 2026
Raiders' running back coach Deland McCullough found out his biological dad was his mentor in 2017 and has been inspiring players and others since.
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Jan 02, 2026
The playoffs begin on Jan. 10, with three full rounds before Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
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Jan 02, 2026
We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.
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Jan 02, 2026
The Bills' old tunnel will forever be a hallmark to those who experienced it -- and those players told us their stories.
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Jan 02, 2026
Every NFC team has flaws, making it possible for Philadelphia to advance, but it has to fix offensive missteps.
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Jan 01, 2026
The Green Bay Packers quarterback and pro volleyball player announced her pregnancy on New Year's day.
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Jan 01, 2026
Week 18 features critical matchups with the playoffs approaching. Here are the odds, spreads and totals for every game.
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Jan 01, 2026
The Dolphins have brought on Hall of Fame quarterback and ESPN analyst Troy Aikman as a consultant to advise the organization on its general manager search process, according to sources.
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Jan 01, 2026
Cornerback Trevon Diggs believes he can help the Packers right away after being claimed off waivers following his release from the Cowboys.
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Jan 01, 2026
As the Minnesota Vikings set their sights on next season, Justin Jefferson said Thursday he would "love to have" J.J. McCarthy as the top quarterback next season despite a rocky year that has yielded the least productive campaign of the receiver's career.
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Jan 01, 2026
Lamar Jackson says he's expecting to play when the Ravens take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh for the AFC North title Sunday night.
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Jan 01, 2026
The Rams have signed safety Quentin Lake to a three-year contract extension.
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Jan 01, 2026
First-year DC Matt Eberflus said he takes "full accountability" for the Cowboys' defensive woes this season.
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Jan 01, 2026
The Buffalo Bills are paying $20 an hour to fans who help shovel Highmark Stadium.
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Jan 01, 2026
For years, this feud has become must-watch TV, and Sunday won't be any different in a "winner-take-all" game.
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Jan 01, 2026
Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean and outside linebacker Anthony Nelson will be out against the Panthers, while defensive tackle Calijah Kancey could make his return from a torn pectoral muscle suffered in Week 2.
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Jan 01, 2026
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave developed a blood clot and will miss the team's season finale against the Falcons, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Jan 01, 2026
Jordan Love has cleared the concussion protocol, but the Green Bay Packers do not intend to play him until the playoffs.
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Jan 01, 2026
Will Carlie Irsay-Gordon keep GM Chris Ballard and cocach Shane Steichen in place? The new owner faces tough decisions.
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Jan 01, 2026
Why players such as Stefon Diggs, Nik Bonitto, Will Anderson and more are utilizing Pilates to activate core muscles.
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Jan 01, 2026
For years, this feud has become must-watch TV, and Sunday won't be any different in a "winner-takes-all" game.
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Jan 01, 2026
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua were clear WR picks, but the CB group was hard to sort out. Which 50 players made Bill Barnwell's list?
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Dec 31, 2025
George Kittle, who sat out the Niners' Sunday night win against the Bears because of a sprained left ankle, said he "absolutely" expects to play in Saturday's crucial showdown with the Seahawks.
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Dec 31, 2025
Rams QB Matthew Stafford has the second-best odds to win the NFL MVP, but he said on Wednesday that "I'm not too worried about it."
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Dec 31, 2025
Devin Culp and Payne Durham went full Hallmark mode in their Christmas card photos -- but they might have been delivered to the wrong address.
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Dec 31, 2025
With the Bengals again missing the playoffs, quarterback Joe Burrow said "something's got to change" heading into next season.
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Dec 31, 2025
We know Carson Schwesinger makes the list at LB, but is Cam Ward or Tyler Shough the QB1? Let's build first- and second-team NFL All-Rookie rosters.
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Dec 31, 2025
The Ravens are "very optimistic" about quarterback Lamar Jackson playing against the Steelers with the AFC North title on the line, coach John Harbaugh said.
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Dec 31, 2025
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy practiced Wednesday for the first time since he was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right hand.
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Dec 31, 2025
The Packers on Wednesday claimed veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs, a day after he was waived by the Cowboys.
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Dec 31, 2025
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.
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Dec 31, 2025
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, 42, said he hasn't "thought about" a return to Pittsburgh next season, as he has been focused on the Week 18 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. But he acknowledges that he'll need to make a decision when the season ends.
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Dec 31, 2025
Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer was adamant that the team did not release Trevon Diggs on Tuesday solely because the former Pro Bowl cornerback did not fly home with the team from Washington on Christmas.
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Dec 31, 2025
Bills DT Ed Oliver, whose season has been inundated with injuries, suffered meniscus damage while rehabbing and underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure.
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Dec 31, 2025
Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers said he chose the NFL over lucrative offers for a final college season in order to preserve his relationships at Texas.
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Dec 31, 2025
"Sometimes you've got to hit rock bottom before you can work your way back up. And relative to where we were at, this is rock bottom," Lions coach Dan Campbell said on Wednesday.
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Dec 31, 2025
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. says he took finishing the 2025 season on injured reserve in stride and will enter 2026 optimistic about his future in the NFL.
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Dec 31, 2025
Marvin Harrison Jr.'s second season in the NFL is over after being ruled out vs. the Rams on Sunday. Harrison's season was plagued with injuries, the latest being a left foot injury.
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Dec 31, 2025
The Packers added a fourth quarterback Wednesday, signing Desmond Ridder to their practice squad in case Jordan Love and Malik Willis aren't available for Sunday's regular-season finale.
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Dec 31, 2025
Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery on a household/family member stemming from an August incident, according to court documents.
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Dec 31, 2025
Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback as the Eagles are planning to rest some starters against the Commanders, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Dec 31, 2025
With 270 yards against the Lions, Caleb Williams would become the first quarterback in Bears history to reach 4,000 passing yards in a season.
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Dec 31, 2025
Build a winning DFS lineup with our DraftKings NFL Week 18 cheat sheet identifying the players you want to spend up for, the teams to stack, the value picks to grab and the players you need to avoid.
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Dec 31, 2025
The No. 1 pick is still up for grabs. Here's how the Raiders and Giants can each secure it.
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Dec 31, 2025
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2026 NFL draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?
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Dec 31, 2025
The No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft is still up for grabs. Here's how the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants can each secure it.
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Dec 31, 2025
We found fatal flaws for all 12 clinched teams in the playoff field, plus the AFC North and NFC South teams trying to join them entering Week 18.
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Dec 31, 2025
We know Carson Schwesinger makes the list at LB, but is Cam Ward or Tyler Shough the QB1? Let's build first- and second-team NFL All-Rookie rosters.
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Dec 31, 2025
The Colts will start rookie quarterback Riley Leonard against the Texans, ending the brief return of Philip Rivers to the NFL.
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Dec 31, 2025
Allen's ability to squeeze the pocket from the interior and hit the QB helped earn him his first Pro Bowl selection. Can he continue dominating into the playoffs?
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Dec 31, 2025
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings one more time ahead of Week 18.
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Dec 31, 2025
Which teams will make coaching changes? Could Jeff Hafley or Chris Shula land an open job? Here's our coach movement intel ahead of Week 18.
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Dec 31, 2025
We found fatal flaws for all 12 clinched teams in the playoff field, plus the AFC North and NFC South teams trying to join them entering Week 18.
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Dec 30, 2025
Niners star Christian McCaffrey missed Tuesday's practice with a stiff back, while left tackle Trent Williams nursed a right hamstring injury ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Seahawks.
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Dec 30, 2025
Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans said that he hasn't thought about his future beyond Saturday's regular-season finale against the Panthers.
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Dec 30, 2025
Updated 2025 NFL win totals and odds for every team to make the playoffs, win their division, conference and Super Bowl LX.
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Dec 30, 2025
The NFL playoffs begin on Jan. 10 with three full rounds before Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8. Here is the full schedule and the projected bracket.
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Dec 30, 2025
Two spots remain open in the playoffs, while both No. 1 seeds are up for grabs.
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Dec 30, 2025
The Cowboys have released cornerback Trevon Diggs. He will become a free agent if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
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Dec 30, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys have released cornerback Trevon Diggs, sources told ESPN's Todd Archer.
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Dec 30, 2025
Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt, who suffered a partially punctured lung during dry needling treatment on Dec. 10, could be available to play in the AFC North title game vs. the Baltimore Ravens, coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday.
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Dec 30, 2025
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony charge of strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of assault from an incident on Dec. 2.
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Dec 30, 2025
The final "MNF" of the season featured two of the top three players rostered by 2025 fantasy football champions.
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Dec 30, 2025
Quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald headline a group of four modern era finalists in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Dec 30, 2025
The Colts are expected to start rookie quarterback Riley Leonard on Sunday against the Texans, sources told Stephen Holder and Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday.
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Dec 30, 2025
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings one more time ahead of Week 18. We also picked out lessons for all 32 teams in 2025.
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Dec 30, 2025
While NBA players rock sneakers of various colors, the NFL has strict rules, and violators can incur hefty fines.
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Dec 30, 2025
We know Carson Schwesinger makes the list at LB, but is Cam Ward or Tyler Shough the QB1? Let's build first- and second-team NFL All-Rookie rosters.
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Dec 30, 2025
Will owner Michael Bidwill give Jonathan Gannon another year, and what will it mean for Kyler Murray?
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Dec 30, 2025
Veteran running back Bijan Robinson had a career-high 195 yards rushing on 22 carries, and another 34 yards receiving on five receptions Monday night as the Atlanta Falcons authored a 27-24 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Dec 30, 2025
Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday night he would play his starters in Week 18 against the Cardinals, a departure from the past two seasons.
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Dec 30, 2025
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 17 game. Here's what you need to know.
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