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  • Seahawks vs. 49ers: Seattle dominates San Francisco 13-3, clinches No. 1 seed in NFC and NFC West title

    Seahawks vs. 49ers: Seattle dominates San Francisco 13-3, clinches No. 1 seed in NFC and NFC West title

    The Seattle Seahawks are two home wins from returning to Levi’s Stadium for Super Bowl LX. It would be fitting because on that field Saturday night the Seahawks looked like a Super Bowl-worthy team, at least on defense.

    The 49ers’ offense averaged 42.3 points and 455.3 yards per game in December, helping San Francisco force a huge game Saturday in which the winner would be NFC West champs and clinch the NFC’s No. 1 seed, and the loser would be a wild-card team. The Seahawks clamped down on the 49ers’ red-hot offense in one of the most impressive defensive performances of the season, leading a 13-3 win that gave Seattle the first seed in the NFC and the division title.

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    The 49ers had 173 yards. That is the fewest in any regular-season game under Kyle Shanahan, who became the 49ers’ head coach in 2017. The previous low was 191 in a 2024 game against the Los Angeles Rams, via NFL researcher Tony Holzman-Escareno.

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    Brock Purdy didn’t surpass 100 passing yards until the first few minutes of the fourth quarter and threw a critical interception in the red zone in the fourth quarter. When he was hit on a fourth-down incompletion that effectively ended the game in the final two minutes, he stayed down in some pain. Purdy was under pressure most of the night from a fierce Seahawks defense.

    The win means the Seahawks get a bye week and will host a divisional-round game and potentially an NFC championship game.

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    Facing Seattle defense’s on the road in a playoff game seems like a tough assignment for anyone. The 49ers were the NFL’s hottest offense, and they got almost nothing against the Seahawks in a massive regular-season matchup. Now the 49ers have to go on the road next week while the Seahawks rest up.

    Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) gestures against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III came up with a critical first down on third-and-17 in Seattle’s victory on Saturday night against San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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    Seahawks’ dominance started early but they couldn’t take bigger advantage

    The 49ers’ offense was one of the talking points of the NFL through December. Nobody could slow it down. Perhaps Seattle’s defense should have gotten a little more attention.

    The 49ers couldn’t get much going early Saturday. Through the first quarter, San Francisco had 15 yards and no first downs. Seattle was controlling the game but having a hard time building a big lead. The Seahawks had an inexplicable sequence on fourth-and-goal on their first drive, passing from the 1-yard line and taking an 11-yard sack, then running two straight times before going for it on fourth down and throwing incomplete. Seattle did hit a 27-yard touchdown run from Zach Charbonnet but also had a missed field goal. They had outgained the 49ers 150-15 by the time of that missed field goal and had just a 7-0 lead.

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    The 49ers and Seahawks traded field goals after that. Seattle was swarming San Francisco on defense and moving the ball well, with 196 yards at halftime. For the 49ers to trail just 10-3 after the first half seemed like a big win for them, given how they had been dominated on both sides of the ball. But Seattle’s defense made sure it wasn’t a problem.

    Seahawks’ defense never really let up

    The Seahawks weren’t blowing anyone away on offense but had one key drive that helped them get a two-score lead. Kenneth Walker III picked up 19 yards on a pitchout on third-and-17, a huge play to keep the drive going. The Seahawks settled for a field goal, but the 11-play, 55-yard drive resulted in a 13-3 lead early in the fourth quarter.

    After that, the 49ers made one huge mistake inside the red zone that cost them dearly. Purdy’s pass to Christian McCaffrey was tipped slightly at the line, causing it to be behind McCaffrey a bit. It bounced off McCaffrey’s hands and linebacker Drake Thomas made an excellent play to react to the ball in the air and snagged an interception at the 3-yard line. The Seahawks had all the answers for the 49ers’ offense.

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    Seattle played a turnover-free game on offense, which was a concern coming in because of Sam Darnold’s history of throwing key interceptions in big games. Seattle dictated the flow of the game by rushing it with impressive efficiency against a subpar 49ers defense.

    The 49ers will be either the No. 5 or No. 6 seed. If the Rams win Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, they’ll be the No. 5 seed and San Francisco will slide down to No. 6. That seems unfair — especially since it would mean a trip to either the Philadelphia Eagles or the Chicago Bears — given how good the 49ers have been this season through a spate of injuries. It was just unlucky that the 49ers happened to play in the same division as the best team in the NFL this season.

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    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      SEAHAWKS

      Darnold: 20/26, 198 yards
      Walker III: 16 rush, 97 yards; 4 rec, 36 yards
      Charbonnet: 17 rush, 74 yards, TD
      Smith-Njigba: 6 rec, 84 yards
      Thomas: 5 total tackles, 2 PD, 1 INT

      3rd Down: 6/13
      Total yards: 361
      Rushing yards: 180
      Time of possession: 37:48

      49ERS

      Purdy: 19/27, 127 yards, 1 INT
      McCaffrey: 8 rush, 23 yards; 6 rec, 34 yards
      Jennings: 4 rec, 35 yards
      Bethune: 7 total tackles, 1 sack, 1 PD

      3rd Down: 2/9
      Total yards: 173
      Rushing yards: 53
      Time of possession: 22:12

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      The Seattle Seahawks have won the NFC West and earned the top seed in the conference, which comes with a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the playoffs.

      They outgained the San Francisco 49ers 361-173.

      Seattle had 23 first downs, whereas San Francisco mustered only nine.

      Brock Purdy was under duress all night, and the 49ers’ run game was bottled up. The Seahawks missed some opportunities for points — they turned it over on downs on a drive where they had first-and-goal from the 1-yard line, and they missed two field goal attempts — but they moved the ball up and down the field.

      Seattle’s in the driver’s seat heading into the postseason.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      The 49ers’ last-ditch effort to chip away at the Seahawks’ lead ended prematurely. San Francisco turned it over on downs on its own 24-yard line.

      Purdy was hit from his blind side as he was throwing to tight end George Kittle.

      Backup left tackle Austen Pleasants, replacing Trent Williams, let linebacker Derick Hall through, and Hall slammed Purdy, who was on the ground for a few moments before ultimately getting up and jogging off the field.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      Jason Myers has now missed two field goals tonight, this one doinking from only 26 yards out. The wind could be a factor. He also had a kickoff sail out of bounds.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      Third-and-long conversions have been the name of the game for the Seahawks. They pulled off another one late in the fourth quarter.

      Sam Darnold bought some time, extended the play and located wide receiver Cooper Kupp downfield, as the two veterans hooked up for a 24-yard connection.

      Darnold has completed 20-of-26 passes for 198 yards.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      It’s been a roller coaster night for Bethune, who has been in and out of San Francisco’s lineup. He also recorded a sack earlier.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      Just when it looked like the 49ers were going to make it a one-score game again, the Seahawks came up with a takeaway in the red zone.

      On a pass that Seattle’s Boye Mafe appeared to slightly alter, San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey failed to make a difficult catch.

      The ball ended up behind him, and he bobbled it. Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas was there to collect the deflection for an interception.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      Rolling right, Brock Purdy dialed up a 20-yard pass to tight end George Kittle. Then he picked up a first down with his legs on the next play.

      With another first down, courtesy of a 10-yard Purdy completion to wideout Demarcus Robinson, San Francisco is inside the Seattle 30-yard line for the first time tonight.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      The Seahawks are up two scores again, thanks to a 31-yard Jason Myers field goal. Myers is now 2-of-3 on the night.

      His kick wouldn’t have been possible without running back Kenneth Walker III scurrying for 19 yards on third-and-17 at the beginning of the drive.

      Seattle has 17 first downs but just 13 points.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      San Francisco is severely depleted in the second level. Dee Winters already went out earlier tonight, and Tatum Bethune was sidelined for a few plays on the current Seahawks series.

      Bethune did return, however. With Bethune out, potential defensive options were bleak:

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III took a toss to the right and then weaved back toward the left before swinging his hips as he was brought to the ground to lengthen a 19-yard gain on third-and-17.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      The Seahawks’ starting blind-side protector has returned to the lineup.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      So much for any potential momentum — following cornerback Deommodore Lenoir’s head-turning tackle for loss that forced a Seahawks punt, the 49ers went three-and-out.

      Brock Purdy completed a third-down pass to wide receiver Demarcus Robinson, however, Seattle cornerback Devon Witherspoon was right there for the tackle to stop him short of the first down marker.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      San Francisco needed a stop, and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir delivered one. He brought down Seattle running back Zach Charbonnet in the open field for a loss of five yards on third-and-2.

      That TFL forced the Seahawks to punt.

      Here’s a closer look (and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh’s reaction):

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      Seattle is now down to its third option at left tackle. Josh Jones was hit from behind by running back Kenneth Walker III on a third-quarter run.

      In comes rookie Amari Knight, who has recorded only two offensive snaps this season. Knight went undrafted out of UCF.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      San Francisco moved the chains with a 13-yard pass to wide receiver Demarcus Robinson and a four-yard pass to tight end George Kittle.

      But then, just as the 49ers were approaching midfield, Brock Purdy was sacked by Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed for a loss of six yards.

      Purdy’s subsequent third-and-13 pass fell incomplete, and the Niners punted again.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      SEAHAWKS

      Darnold: 10/13, 98 yards
      Charbonnet: 9 rush, 60 yards, TD
      Walker III: 9 rush, 50 yards; 2 rec, 21 yards
      Smith-Njigba: 4 rec, 52 yards

      49ERS

      Purdy: 10/13, 47 yards
      McCaffrey: 3 rush, 7 yards; 3 rec, 18 yards
      Jennings: 3 rec, 19 yards
      Green: 7 tackles, 1 PD

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      San Francisco is fortunate it’s only down seven points to Seattle at the break. The Seahawks are outgaining the 49ers 196-69 through two quarters of play.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      49ers linebacker Dee Winters got stepped on by Seahawks left tackle Josh Jones, according to the broadcast. He is now questionable to return with an ankle injury.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      It looked like Kyle Shanahan was going to leave the 49ers’ offense on the field for a fourth-and-3. But after a Seattle timeout, San Francisco opted for three points.

      Eddy Piñeiro trotted out and drilled a 48-yard field goal to make it a one-score game.

  • Draymond Green ejected over 3-second non-call as turbulent season continues

    Draymond Green was unhappy with a non-call on Saturday. Thirty seconds later, he was out of the game.

    The Golden State Warriors star was ejected from a game against the Utah Jazz in the second quarter, when he took issue with the officials not calling three seconds on Jazz big man Kyle Filipowski. He was so incensed he walked out of the paint to berate umpire Simone Jelks — which gave Jazz star Lauri Markkanen a path for an easy dunk.

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    Jelks hit Green with a technical foul after the play. He kept going and soon received another tech and an automatic ejection.

    The two techs give Green nine on the season, putting him in a tie with Luka Dončić for second-most in the NBA this season (Dillon Brooks leads the pack with 12). Green is the only player in the league to be ejected twice this season.

    His absence didn’t stop the Warriors from beating the Jazz 123-114 behind 31 points from Stephen Curry.

    This ejection continues a contentious stretch for the 35-year-old, who was also ejected on Dec. 20 for shoving a Phoenix Suns player. Four days later, he left a game after a heated argument with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr in a timeout huddle.

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    And in November, he was calling out his teammate’s desire to win and confronting a New Orleans Pelicans fan for repeatedly calling him “Angel Reese,” for which he received only a verbal warning. He’s missed seven games for the Warriors this season, three of which were due to a foot injury.

    Green has done all of this while averaging some of his lowest numbers in years, and the Warriors have been outscored with him on the court in 10 of the past 11 games he’s played. That might be part of the reason they’ve begun a make-or-break season with an 18-17 record.

    Green is certainly no stranger to turbulence both inside and outside the Warriors’ building, but the fact that a three-second non-call was all it took to get him ejected here might be an unflattering reaction of where things are at with an always-mercurial player.

  • Joe Buck reveals black eye his makeup artist hid from ESPN cameras during Seahawks-49ers

    Joe Buck had a secret during Saturday’s Seattle Seahawks-San Francisco 49ers game.

    The ESPN play-by-play man called the NFC West-deciding game as usual, but revealed after the game that he had done so two days after sustaining a black eye. He credited his makeup artist Kathleen Vybihal for hiding the injury from the cameras.

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    He said he sustained the black eye while breaking up a fight between the 7-year-old twins he has with his wife Michelle Beisner-Buck.

    The before:

    And the after:

    Alongside color commentator and Miami Dolphins consultant Troy Aikman, Buck called a fairly one-sided game, in which the Seahawks beat the Niners 13-3. That’s the fewest points the Niners have ever scored under head coach Kyle Shanahan.

    Seattle outgained San Francisco 361-173 in total yards. In addition to winning the division, the Seahawks also sewed up the No. 1 seed in the NFC, while the Niners will get either the No. 5 or No. 6 seed, depending on if the Los Angeles Rams win Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.

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    The game was the last of the regular season for Buck and Aikman, who are in their fourth year at ESPN.

  • The 49ers have been clawing uphill all season. The Seahawks made that trek much worse.

    Brock Purdy was laid out.

    It was late in the fourth quarter and the San Francisco 49ers quarterback had become origami on grass, rudely folded between a pair of Seattle Seahawks defenders and left staring at the sky from the flat of his back. The thumb on his throwing hand was bashed and bloody, a perfect representation of the 49ers’ playoff outlook. In a game that meant so much for the franchise’s never-ending uphill battle, a foothold was lost that was more important to San Francisco than any other postseason team.

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    There would be no playoff bye week for the 49ers. Nor would there be home-field advantage that could have allowed San Francisco to awaken Sunday with the comfort of being settled into Levi’s Stadium through Super Bowl 60. Instead, sunrise will serve up a different reality: Both the 49ers and their postseason fortunes were thrashed by the Seahawks in a brutal 13-3 loss.

    Denied the No. 1 seed in the NFC and dispatched all the way down to No. 5. And if the Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, San Francisco will be knocked down to the sixth seed. For the 49ers, that will mean the difference between playing their wild-card game on the road against either the Carolina Panthers or Tampa Bay Buccaneers (both of whom finished with 8-9 records) or against the Philadelphia Eagles or Chicago Bears (both of whom enter Sunday 11-5).

    “We’re ready for it,” head coach Kyle Shanahan said after the loss. “I mean, yeah, it would have been nice to have to have a home game here — or both home games and get a bye — but it is what it is. This team’s been through a lot this year. Now we got to do it the hard way, and we’ll embrace the s*** out of doing it the hard way and look forward to it.”

    SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 03: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers is sacked by Derick Hall #58 of the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter of a gamenat Levi's Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

    The Seahawks kept Brock Purdy and his 49ers out of the end zone on Saturday night. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

    (Ezra Shaw via Getty Images)

    It worth noting Shanahan’s 49ers just beat the Bears 42-38 in a fourth-quarter comeback in Week 17. It’s also worth noting that the Eagles have struggled to string together offensive consistency over the course of the season. Both are certainly beatable in this NFC. Especially when you consider that despite getting absolutely handled physically by the Seahawks on Saturday, the 49ers still had a chance until a late Purdy interception was tipped at the line of scrimmage before caroming off the hands of running back Christian McCaffrey and into the arms of Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas. The 49ers were at the Seahawks’ 6-yard line and it ended San Francisco’s last best chance to cut into Seattle’s 13-3 lead.

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    “It’s a play I have to make — absolutely have to make,” McCaffrey said afterward. “I expect nothing less than to make that play and it’s completely on me.”

    That’s one way to look at it. Another way would be to admit that San Francisco badly missed wideout Ricky Pearsall one week after he provided an instrumental spark against the Bears. Not to mention left tackle Trent Williams, who would have been a significant anchor against a Seattle front line that battered Purdy and helped bottle up an offense that had been humming as it continued to be streamlined through McCaffrey. That’s how San Francisco went from putting 42 on Chicago to matching the lowest point total (3) of Shanahan’s career as a head coach. The last time that happened was 2017 and San Francisco was just starting the process of a total teardown in the first season under Shanahan and general manager John Lynch.

    Maybe that’s a sign that Seattle and its defensive wizard head coach Mike Macdonald are worthy of the No. 1 seed. Maybe it’s a sign that the 49ers are starting to feel the effects of being so wildly beaten up with injuries and having to juggle inconsistent lineups. Most likely, it’s a little bit of both. And the latter certainly didn’t get any better on Saturday night.

    Shanahan revealed that Purdy suffered a shoulder stinger on the 49ers’ last offensive play — the one that left him lying on his back after getting steamrolled by two defenders on a fourth-and-6 incompletion with 1:51 left — to go along with his banged up thumb. The 49ers also saw linebackers Dee Winters and Tatum Bethune exit the game with ankle and groin injuries, respectively. If those linger, it would mean San Francisco could enter the playoffs without two starting linebackers.

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    When Shanahan talks about the hard way, this is what it continues to look like for San Francisco. Losing more players. Seeing Purdy take a beating. Having McCaffrey make an uncharacteristic mistake. Now going on the road for the postseason and spending Sunday hoping the Cardinals can somehow topple a Rams team that will absolutely be playing its full slate of starters to lock in that No. 5 seed and guarantee it won’t be the one going to play in 30-degree weather in Chicago or facing defending Super Bowl champ Philadelphia in its house.

    “Obviously [the No. 1 seed] was our goal, but we can’t dwell on it,” Purdy told reporters. “We have a pretty quick turnaround here and we got to go win next week. Our team has been through so much adversity, guys going down, next guy up. People have counted us out and that’s fine and they can say what they want, but for us to go on the road and find a way to win, we’ve done it before and that’s going to be our goal.”

    After Saturday, it’s the only goal left — the only trek left. And for now, it goes through Seattle.

  • NFL news, injury updates: Nico Collins out, T.J. Watt ‘excited to play’ vs. Ravens, Josh Allen ‘good to go’ in Week 18

    NFL news, injury updates: Nico Collins out, T.J. Watt ‘excited to play’ vs. Ravens, Josh Allen ‘good to go’ in Week 18

    The final week of the 2025 NFL regular season is here and while many teams are out of it, there are a number of meaningful games with playoff spots, seeding and division crowns on the line.

    Let’s begin at the end with the final game of the regular season featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens.

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    It’s all on the line in this one as if the Ravens win, they’re the AFC North champion and the No. 4 seed. If they lose or tie, they’re out of the playoff race. Should the Steelers win or tie, they’re the AFC North champion and the No. 4 seed. If they lose, they’re out of the playoff hunt.

    The Ravens got good news on Thursday when quarterback Lamar Jackson told reporters he “100 percent” will be playing after missing Week 17 due to a back contusion. On the Steelers side, linebacker T.J. Watt said he is looking forward to playing after having missed nearly the past month due to a lung injury.

    “I feel pretty good. Honestly, I don’t know if I could say that a week ago, but I feel really good,” Watt said. “I feel really confident about the week of practice, and I’m excited to play.”

    It’s unclear how much Josh Allen the Buffalo Bills are going to get on Sunday, but it should be enough to keep a notable streak going.

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    Bills head coach Sean McDermott told WGR 550 on Friday that Allen will play in this weekend’s regular-season finale against the New York Jets after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to a foot injury. Allen was a limited participant Friday and carries no injury designation for the game.

    Allen has been dealing with the foot injury for a couple of weeks, with X-rays coming back negative last weekend after he briefly left a game. McDermott painted the time off from practice as more about rest for the 2024 MVP.

    The No. 1 seed in the AFC is on the line for the Denver Broncos when they take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. If Denver wins, they grab the top spot heading into the postseason. They can still head the conference with a tie or a New England Patriots tie or loss. If they fall to the Chargers, they would need the Patriots to lose and the Jacksonville Jaguars to lose or tie in order to get the No. 1 seed.

    Defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers (hip) is questionable, while linebackers Dre Greenlaw and Karene Reid have been ruled out with hamstring injuries for the Broncos.

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    For LA, they could end up with the fifth, sixth or seventh seed in the AFC depending on any one of 64 playoff scenarios.

    The Chargers will be without running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) and cornerback Nikko Reed (hamstring). Running backs Hassan Haskins (concussion) and Kimani Vidal (neck) are questionable, as is cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (shoulder).

    Follow along with the latest NFL news and injury updates ahead of Week 18.

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    • Yahoo Sports Staff

      The Los Angeles Chargers have little to play for in Week 18. The team can move around in the AFC playoff seeding, but would still go on the road for every one of its first-round matchups.

      Because of that, quarterback Justin Herbert is expected to sit, along with running back Omarion Hampton, pass rusher Khalil Mack and safety Derwin James. Herbert, Mack and James aren’t battling injuries and are expected to miss the game against the Denver Broncos due to rest.

      Herbert turned in another solid season with the Chargers. The 27-year-old finished the year with 3,727 yards and 26 touchdowns.

      Hampton missed a significant amount of time as a rookie thanks to an ankle injury. He played in just nine games, rushing for 545 yards and four touchdowns.

      Hampton will miss Week 18 due to an ankle injury as well. He did not practice all week, and was ruled out for the game after the Friday practice report. His absence — unlike Herbert’s or Mack’s shouldn’t come as a major surprise.

      Hampton is hoping to play in the team’s first playoff game, so the injury isn’t expected to be serious.

    • Chris Cwik

      Chris Cwik

      With the Houston Texans already in the playoffs, wideout Nico Collins will reportedly get a rest. The star wideout is not expected to play in Week 18 as the team looks to give him a breather before the postseason.

      Collins is coming off a season in which he hauled in 71 catches for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns. He remains a favorite target for Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.

      The Texans enter the week in the No. 5 seed in the AFC. The team is subject to a lot of variability in Week 18, and could move as high as the No. 3 seed depending on how things shake out in the final week of the regular season.

    • Chris Cwik

      Chris Cwik

      Two of the biggest names of the Miami Dolphins’ offense reportedly won’t play in Week 18. Wideout Jaylen Waddle and running back De’Von Achane will reportedly sit during the final week of the regular season, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

      At 7-9, the Dolphins aren’t playing for anything in Week 18.

      Both Waddle and Achane have played in all 16 Dolphins games so far this season.

    • Tarohn Finley

      Tarohn Finley

      The season is over for New York Jets running back Breece Hall. Hall is out against the Buffalo Bills with a knee injury.

      Hall is scheduled to become a free agent this off-season.

    • Tarohn Finley

      Tarohn Finley

      Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. was a late addition to the team’s injury report due to an illness.

      Goodwin is still expected to play in Saturday’s must-win game against the Carolina Panthers.

      Goodwin also missed multiple games this season with leg injuries.

      If Goodwin can’t go expect Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans, Jalen Mcmillan and Emeka Egbuka to get more targets.

    • Tarohn Finley

      Tarohn Finley

      Despite Rams head coach Sean McVay’s plans to play the starters against the Cardinals in Week 18, the team is expected to be without tight end Terrance Ferguson.

      Ferguson is doubtful with a hamstring injury. Ferguson has 11 catches for 231 yards and 3 touchdowns this season. Rams tight end Tyler Higbee is also questionable with an ankle injury.

      If Ferguson and Higbee can’t go, expect Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen to get more reps at tight end.

    • Tarohn Finley

      Tarohn Finley

      The Dallas Cowboys placed running back Javonte Williams on IR, according to the team’s injury report.

      Williams missed practice this week with a shoulder and neck injury.

      Williams broke out in his first season with the Cowboys. The 25-year-old running back rushed for 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns. Williams signed a one-year, $3 million contract last offseason.

      Malik Davis has also been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants with a calf and knee injury.

      Rookie RB Jaydon Blue and fullback Hunter Luepke are expected to be next up for carries. At 7-8-1, the Cowboys are eliminated from playoff contention.

    • Sean Leahy

      Sean Leahy

      The Rams take on the Cardinals and Adams (hamstring) and Williams (ankle) are questionable, according to head coach Sean McVay.

      The Rams need to win (and need the Seahawks to win) to have any shot at the No. 5 seed, which they’d get in 25% of the remaining NFC scenarios. Otherwise they’ll be the sixth seed.

    • Tarohn Finley

      Tarohn Finley

      The Las Vegas Raiders ruled out quarterback Geno Smith in Week 18’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

      Smith suffered a significant high ankle sprain in Week 17’s 34-10 loss to the New York Giants. The Raiders will reportingly play a combination of Kenny Pickett and Aidan O’Connell.

      Smith struggled this season before he went down. The 35-year-old quarterback threw 3,025 yards, 19 touchdowns and led the NFL with 17 interceptions.

      The 2-14 Raiders will secure the No. 1 with a loss to the Giants on Sunday.

    • Tarohn Finley

      Tarohn Finley

      The Philadelphia Eagles rule out defensive tackle Jalen Carter, linebacker Nakobe Dean, tight end Dallas Goedert and offensive tackle Lane Johnson against the Washington Commanders, according to their injury report.

      Carter is dealing with a hip injury and has previously battled a shoulder injury this season. Dean is nursing a hamstring injury.

      Goedert has a knee injury. Johnson has not played since Week 11 with a foot injury. Eagles edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and safety Marcus Epps have also been ruled out.

      At 11-5, the Eagles have clinched the NFC East.

    • Tarohn Finley

      Tarohn Finley

      The Los Angeles Chargers rule out running back Omarion Hampton for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, according to the team’s injury report. Hampton missed practice this week with an ankle injury.

      Running backs Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal are also questionable after being limited in practice for parts of the week.

      Benjamin St-Juste, RJ Mickens and Bradley Bozeman are questionable, while Jamaree Salyer and Elijah Molden are doubtful. Chargers cornerback Nikko Reed has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.

      At 11-5, the Chargers are locked in to a wild card spot.

    • Tarohn Finley

      Tarohn Finley

      The New York Giants ruled out wide receiver Wan’dale Robinson, cornerback Cor’Dale Flott and tight end Theo Johnson, according to the team’s injury report.

      Robinson is dealing with a rib injury. Robinson finished the season with 92 catches for a career-high 1,014 yards and four touchdowns.

      Flott and safety Jevon Holland are battling knee injuries. Flott had 38 tackles, 11 pass breakups and 1 interception this season. Holland has 63 tackles, 5 pass breakups and 1 interception.

      The Giants also ruled out Rakeem Nunez-Roche with an ankle and toe.

      Giants linebacker Abdul Carter, wide receiver Jalin Hyatt and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence were not given an injury designation for Sunday’s game.

    • Tarohn Finley

      Tarohn Finley

      The Dallas Cowboys will be without their top two running backs against the New York Giants. The Cowboys have ruled out running backs Javonte Williams and Malik Davis, according to the team’s injury reports.

      Williams has been dealing with a shoulder and neck injury, while Davis has dealt with a calf and eye injury.

      Rookie RB Jaydon Blue and fullback Hunter Luepke are expected to be next up for carries.

      At 7-8-1, the Cowboys are eliminated from playoff contention.

    • Andy Backstrom

      Andy Backstrom

      Marvin Harrison Jr. has recorded only one catch since the start of December. His second season with the Arizona Cardinals has been full of setbacks, the latest a heel injury on one leg and a foot issue on the other.

      The Cardinals placed Harrison on injured reserve Friday, and he won’t play in their regular-season finale Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.

      Harrison, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 draft, will clock out with just 608 receiving yards in Year 2.

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      The Los Angeles Rams have listed running back Kyren Williams as questionable but he is expected to play, according to head coach Sean McVay.

      The Rams are also expecting to activate tight end Tyler Higbee off of IR before Sunday’s game against the Cardinals.

      Williams has been limited this week with an ankle injury. Higbee has been on IR since Week 11 with an ankle injury. The Rams are locked into a wild-card spot heading into their last regular season game.

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      Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has no injury designation and will start on Sunday against the Packers, according to head coach Kevin O’Connell.

      McCarthy has missed the last two games with a hairline fracture in his right hand. Max Brosmer started the last two games at quarterback for the Vikings.

      After missing time with an ankle injury and a concussion, McCarthy has only played in nine games this season. He missed all of his rookie season with a torn meniscus.

      At 8-8, the Vikings are eliminated from playoff contention.

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      The Cleveland Browns will be without two of their standout rookies in the regular season finale.

      Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. and linebacker Carson Schwesinger have been ruled out in Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi.

      Fannin finished with 72 receptions, 731 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns. Schwesinger had 157 total tackles, 11 TFLs and 2.5 sacks. Both were named Pro Bowl alternates.

      Browns tight end D.avid Njoku has also been ruled out. He finished with 33 catches for 293 yards and 4 touchdowns in 12 games.

      Browns defensive end Myles Garrett and quarterback Dillon Gabriel were also removed from the injury report. Garrett is one sack away from breaking the NFL’s single-season record.

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      The Indianapolis Colts ruled out cornerback Sauce Gardner and tight end Will Mallory for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.

      Gardner has been dealing with a calf injury and has only been able to play four games for the Colts since being traded by the Jets at the trade deadline.

      Gardner was traded for two first-round picks and second-year wide receiver Adonai Mitchell. Mallory is dealing with a lung injury. Mallory played in two games this season and finished with one catch for 16 yards.

      The Colts were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17. The Colts lost the last six games after starting the season 8-2.

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      Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is expected to play and offensive tackle Penei Sewell was ruled out for the regular season finale against the Chicago Bears, according to the team’s injury report.

      Sewell’s availability will not impact whether quarterback Jared Goff plays, according to head coach Dan Campbell.

      Sewell has missed practice time this week due to an ankle injury. This is the first game that he will miss in the NFL.

      St. Brown did not practice on Wednesday and was limited on Thursday because of knee and ankle injuries. The Lions were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17.

  • Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears: How to watch today’s NFL game, kickoff time, TV channel and more

    The Chicago Bears have already made it into the NFC playoffs, but a Week 18 win against the Detroit Lions will determine their seed in the postseason and what happens next in the wild card round. The Lions are out of playoff contention, but they face a tricky situation themselves; while a win would be great for morale in the short term, a loss ultimately gives them a better draft position.

    The Lions vs. Bears game will kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET this Sunday on Fox. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch this Sunday’s game and get the full Week 18 schedule for the rest of the league.

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    How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears:

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    Date: Sunday, Jan. 4

    Time: 4:25 p.m. ET

    TV channel: FOX

    Streaming: DirecTV, FOX One, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo + more

    Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears game time:

    The Lions vs. Bears game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT this Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.

    Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears game channel:

    The game between the Lions and the Bears will air on FOX.

    How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears game without cable:

    You can stream FOX on platforms like DirecTV and Fubo, and the game will also be available on FOX’s streaming platform FOX One. You can also tune in on NFL+ for mobile viewing.

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    NFL Week 18 schedule:

    All times Eastern.

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    Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026

    • Panthers vs. Buccaneers: 4:30 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)

    • Seahawks vs. 49ers: 8:00 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)

    Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026

    • Colts vs. Texans: 1:00 p.m.(CBS)

    • Chargers vs. Broncos: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

    • Browns vs. Bengals: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)

    • Packers vs. Vikings: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)

    • Jets vs. Bills: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

    • Commanders vs. Eagles: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

    • Saints vs. Falcons: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)

    • Titans vs. Jaguars: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)

    • Cowboys vs. Giants: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)

    • Lions vs. Bears: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

    • Cardinals vs. Rams: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

    • Dolphins vs. Patriots: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

    • Ravens vs. Steelers: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

    How to watch NFL games in 2025:

    Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you’re looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna) or finding a live TV streaming service that carries the correct RSN (Regional Sports Network). If you want to watch out-of-market games, a $7 monthly subscription to NFL+ will let you watch every out-of-market-game local and primetime game in the season on your phone — but only a select few regular season games on your TV. You could also spring for the uber-expensive NFL Sunday Ticket package to get every out-of-market Sunday game of the season.

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    When it comes to nationally broadcast games, NFL games typically air across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC and NFL Network. Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, select football games will stream exclusively on Peacock, games on CBS will stream live on Paramount+, and Monday Night Football games will air on ESPN or ABC and stream on the newly revamped ESPN+ this season. That’s six channels and four streaming platforms to keep up with this season — and that’s not counting your local RSN’s for in-market games and an NFL+ or NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for out-of-market games. Plus, Netflix is once again hosting at least two Christmas Day matches, so add that subscription into the mix. And we can’t forget about Fox One, Fox’s first streaming service, a place where you can also stream games airing on FOX (if you don’t already have access to it).

    Confused? You’re not alone. Here’s a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2025 NFL season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team’s games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV.

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    Pros

    • Full package free trial available
    • Many local RSNs included
    • Free ESPN unlimited
    • Unlimited Cloud DVR
    Cons

    • Cost
    • Regional Sports Network fee
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    Pros

    • Free trial available
    • Unlimited cloud DVR storage
    • Free ESPN unlimited
    Cons

    • Entirely sports-focused
    • Doesn’t include NBC
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    Pros

    • You probably already have access to Prime Video
    Cons

    • Only Thursday Night Football games
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    Cons

    • Can only watch MOST live games on your phone
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    Pros

    • All ESPN content in one place
    • Content from NFL Network and NFL RedZone
    • Bundle option with NFL+
    Cons

    • Only ESPN games available with the base service
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  • Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals: How to watch today’s NFL game, kickoff time, TV channel and more

    This Sunday will mark Shedeur Sanders‘ seventh consecutive start as the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback, and it might just be his final chance to convince the Browns that he should be named their starter for 2026. The 4-12 Browns will play the 6-10 Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday. Joe Burrow and Co. will host at Paycor Stadium.

    The Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals game will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch this and every other Week 18 game.

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    How to watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders:

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    Date: Sunday, Jan. 4

    Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

    TV channel: CBS

    Streaming: Paramount+, DirecTV, NFL+ and more

    Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals game time:

    The Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals game kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.

    Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals game channel:

    The Week 18 game between the Browns and the Bengals will air on CBS. If it’s on in your area, it’ll also stream live on Paramount+. You can also tune in on mobile devices with NFL+.

    How to watch the Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals game without cable:

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  • Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots: How to watch today’s NFL game, kickoff time, TV channel and more

    If the stars align, the New England Patriots could clinch the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC this Sunday giving them a major advantage in the playoffs. (For these metaphorical stars to align, the Pats will need to win their game against the Miami Dolphins and the Denver Broncos have to lose their game to the L.A. Chargers.) With the recent criminal allegations against Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore and wide receiver Stefon Diggs, it remains to be seen whether these will prove to be a distraction that will affect the rest of the team this Sunday.

    The Dolphins vs. Patriots game will kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET this Sunday on Fox. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch this Sunday’s game and get the full Week 18 schedule for the rest of the league.

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    How to watch the Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots:

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    Date: Sunday, Jan. 4

    Time: 4:25 p.m. ET

    TV channel: FOX

    Streaming: DirecTV, FOX One, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo + more

    Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots game time:

    The Dolphins vs. Patriots game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT this Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.

    Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots game channel:

    The game between the Dolphins and the Patriots will air on FOX.

    How to watch the Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots game without cable:

    You can stream FOX on platforms like DirecTV and Fubo, and the game will also be available on FOX’s streaming platform FOX One. You can also tune in on NFL+ for mobile viewing.

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    NFL Week 18 schedule:

    All times Eastern.

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    Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026

    • Panthers vs. Buccaneers: 4:30 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)

    • Seahawks vs. 49ers: 8:00 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)

    Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026

    • Colts vs. Texans: 1:00 p.m.(CBS)

    • Chargers vs. Broncos: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

    • Browns vs. Bengals: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)

    • Packers vs. Vikings: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)

    • Jets vs. Bills: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

    • Commanders vs. Eagles: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

    • Saints vs. Falcons: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)

    • Titans vs. Jaguars: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)

    • Cowboys vs. Giants: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)

    • Lions vs. Bears: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

    • Cardinals vs. Rams: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

    • Dolphins vs. Patriots: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

    • Ravens vs. Steelers: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

    How to watch NFL games in 2025:

    Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you’re looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna) or finding a live TV streaming service that carries the correct RSN (Regional Sports Network). If you want to watch out-of-market games, a $7 monthly subscription to NFL+ will let you watch every out-of-market-game local and primetime game in the season on your phone — but only a select few regular season games on your TV. You could also spring for the uber-expensive NFL Sunday Ticket package to get every out-of-market Sunday game of the season.

    Advertisement

    When it comes to nationally broadcast games, NFL games typically air across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC and NFL Network. Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, select football games will stream exclusively on Peacock, games on CBS will stream live on Paramount+, and Monday Night Football games will air on ESPN or ABC and stream on the newly revamped ESPN+ this season. That’s six channels and four streaming platforms to keep up with this season — and that’s not counting your local RSN’s for in-market games and an NFL+ or NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for out-of-market games. Plus, Netflix is once again hosting at least two Christmas Day matches, so add that subscription into the mix. And we can’t forget about Fox One, Fox’s first streaming service, a place where you can also stream games airing on FOX (if you don’t already have access to it).

    Confused? You’re not alone. Here’s a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2025 NFL season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team’s games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV.

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    Pros

    • Full package free trial available
    • Many local RSNs included
    • Free ESPN unlimited
    • Unlimited Cloud DVR
    Cons

    • Cost
    • Regional Sports Network fee
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    Pros

    • Free trial available
    • Unlimited cloud DVR storage
    • Free ESPN unlimited
    Cons

    • Entirely sports-focused
    • Doesn’t include NBC
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    Pros

    • You probably already have access to Prime Video
    Cons

    • Only Thursday Night Football games
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    Cons

    • Can only watch MOST live games on your phone
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    Pros

    • All ESPN content in one place
    • Content from NFL Network and NFL RedZone
    • Bundle option with NFL+
    Cons

    • Only ESPN games available with the base service
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  • Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: How to watch today’s NFL game, kickoff time, TV channel and more

    The Jacksonville Jaguars have already clinched a spot in the playoffs, but a win this Sunday against the Tennessee Titans will also give them the No. 1 spot in the AFC South. (You can take a look at the complete playoff picture for every team here.) Though the Titans’ season will end after this Sunday’s game, at least rookie quarterback can be proud of his season; after Sunday’s game, Ward will have started in all 17 of the team’s games this season.

    The Titans vs. Jaguars game will kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET this Sunday on Fox. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch this Sunday’s game and get the full Week 18 schedule for the rest of the league.

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    How to watch the Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars:

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    Date: Sunday, Jan. 4

    Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

    TV channel: FOX

    Streaming: DirecTV, FOX One, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo + more

    Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game time:

    The Titans vs. Jaguars game kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT this Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.

    Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game channel:

    The game between the Titans and Jaguars will air on FOX.

    How to watch the Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game without cable:

    You can stream FOX on platforms like DirecTV and Fubo, and the game will also be available on FOX’s streaming platform FOX One. You can also tune in on NFL+ for mobile viewing.

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    NFL Week 18 schedule:

    All times Eastern.

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    Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026

    • Panthers vs. Buccaneers: 4:30 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)

    • Seahawks vs. 49ers: 8:00 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)

    Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026

    • Colts vs. Texans: 1:00 p.m.(CBS)

    • Chargers vs. Broncos: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

    • Browns vs. Bengals: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)

    • Packers vs. Vikings: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)

    • Jets vs. Bills: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

    • Commanders vs. Eagles: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

    • Saints vs. Falcons: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)

    • Titans vs. Jaguars: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)

    • Cowboys vs. Giants: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)

    • Lions vs. Bears: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

    • Cardinals vs. Rams: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

    • Dolphins vs. Patriots: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

    • Ravens vs. Steelers: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

    How to watch NFL games in 2025:

    Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you’re looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna) or finding a live TV streaming service that carries the correct RSN (Regional Sports Network). If you want to watch out-of-market games, a $7 monthly subscription to NFL+ will let you watch every out-of-market-game local and primetime game in the season on your phone — but only a select few regular season games on your TV. You could also spring for the uber-expensive NFL Sunday Ticket package to get every out-of-market Sunday game of the season.

    Advertisement

    When it comes to nationally broadcast games, NFL games typically air across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC and NFL Network. Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, select football games will stream exclusively on Peacock, games on CBS will stream live on Paramount+, and Monday Night Football games will air on ESPN or ABC and stream on the newly revamped ESPN+ this season. That’s six channels and four streaming platforms to keep up with this season — and that’s not counting your local RSN’s for in-market games and an NFL+ or NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for out-of-market games. Plus, Netflix is once again hosting at least two Christmas Day matches, so add that subscription into the mix. And we can’t forget about Fox One, Fox’s first streaming service, a place where you can also stream games airing on FOX (if you don’t already have access to it).

    Confused? You’re not alone. Here’s a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2025 NFL season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team’s games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV.

    Image for the small product module
    Pros

    • Full package free trial available
    • Many local RSNs included
    • Free ESPN unlimited
    • Unlimited Cloud DVR
    Cons

    • Cost
    • Regional Sports Network fee
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    Pros

    • Free trial available
    • Unlimited cloud DVR storage
    • Free ESPN unlimited
    Cons

    • Entirely sports-focused
    • Doesn’t include NBC
    Image for the small product module
    Pros

    • You probably already have access to Prime Video
    Cons

    • Only Thursday Night Football games
    Image for the small product module
    Cons

    • Can only watch MOST live games on your phone
    Image for the small product module
    Pros

    • All ESPN content in one place
    • Content from NFL Network and NFL RedZone
    • Bundle option with NFL+
    Cons

    • Only ESPN games available with the base service
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  • Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch today’s NFL game, kickoff time, TV channel and more

    The Los Angeles Chargers and the Denver Broncos are both a lock for the playoffs, but a lot is still riding on their Sunday game. The Broncos can clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC if they win the game (or if the Patriots lose to Dolphins and the Jaguars lose to the Titans), while the Chargers, who have a wild-card spot in the playoffs, could rise to the No. 5 seed if they win and the Texans lose to the Colts. With so many playoff variables up in the air, we’ll be toggling between every game all afternoon on Sunday to see how things shake out in real time.

    The Chargers vs. Broncos game will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch this and every other Week 18 game.

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    How to watch the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos:

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    Date: Sunday, Jan. 4

    Time: 4:25 p.m. ET

    TV channel: CBS

    Streaming: Paramount+, DirecTV, NFL+ and more

    Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos game time:

    The Chargers vs. Broncos game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.

    Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos game channel:

    The Week 18 game between the Chargers and the Broncos will air on CBS, which means if it’s on in your area, it’ll also stream live on Paramount+. You can also tune in on mobile devices with NFL+.

    How to watch the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos game without cable:

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