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Sunday, January 4

Gibbs Exceeds 100 Scrimmage Yards, Scores TD in Season Finale

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Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs rushed 19 times for 80 yards and caught three of five targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in the 19-16 win over the Bears. His 15-yard touchdown reception from Jared Goff marked his fifth receiving score of the season. Gibbs led the Lions in rushing yards for the game, bouncing back with his highest rushing total since Week 12. He concluded his stellar campaign with 1,223 rushing yards, 13 touchdowns at 5.1 YPC, and a career-best 77 receptions for 616 yards and five receiving touchdowns across 17 games.

Fairbairn Perfect on Six Field Goals in Texans' Week 18 Win

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Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn was perfect on all six of his field goal attempts in the team's 38-30 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18. His flawless performance contributed significantly to the Texans' ninth straight win.

Leonard Shines with Three Total TDs in Productive First NFL Start

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Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard completed 21 of 34 passes for 270 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in his first career NFL start, a 38-30 loss to the Texans. The sixth-round rookie also added 21 rushing yards and a touchdown on three carries, totaling three scores. Both passing TDs went to Alec Pierce, and his one-yard rushing score briefly gave Indy a 24-23 lead. Despite the productive outing, he is highly unlikely to be the Week 1 starter in 2026.

Nacua Leads NFL in Receptions, Makes Incredible TD Catch in Win

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua hauled in an incredible one-handed touchdown catch against the Arizona Cardinals. He secured 10 of 11 targets for 76 yards and a touchdown, adding 24 rushing yards for 100 scrimmage yards in the 37-20 win. Nacua finished the 2025 season as the NFL's reception leader with 129 catches, outproducing Cardinals TE Trey McBride. This marked his 11th touchdown as the Rams secured the NFC's fifth seed, preparing to visit the Panthers in the wild-card round.

McMillian's 45-Yard Pick-Six Fuels Broncos to AFC's Top Seed

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Denver Broncos DB Ja'Quan McMillian fueled the team's 19-3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers with a crucial 45-yard interception return for a touchdown. This defensive highlight helped the Broncos secure the AFC's top playoff seed, ensuring home-field advantage throughout the postseason.

Seahawks LT Charles Cross Signs $104.4M Extension Before Playoffs

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Seattle Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross has agreed to a four-year, $104.4 million contract extension, a source confirmed to ESPN. Cross enters the postseason with this lucrative new deal, marking a significant commitment from the Seahawks just before the NFL playoffs commence.

Jarrian Jones Gifts Trevor Lawrence After AFC South Title Win

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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones presented a gift to quarterback Trevor Lawrence after the Jaguars clinched the AFC South title. The gift included a hat, shirt, and a grill, celebrating the team's championship victory.

Allen Replaces Injured Ward, Struggles in First 2025 Appearance

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Tennessee Titans QB Brandon Allen made his first appearance of the 2025 season in Week 18, taking over after starter Cam Ward suffered a right shoulder injury. Allen completed 17 of 30 passes for a dismal 72 yards (2.4 YPA), no touchdowns, and one interception, which was returned for a touchdown by Jacksonville's Antonio Johnson, extending the Jaguars' lead in the 41-7 loss. Allen is set to hit free agency this offseason and will likely compete for a backup job in 2026.

Trubisky Leads Bills to Dominant Win, Secures AFC's No. 6 Seed

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With Mitchell Trubisky at the helm, the Buffalo Bills secured a dominant 35-8 victory over the New York Jets in Week 18. This win ensures the Bills enter the postseason as the AFC's No. 6 seed, dealing the Jets one last emphatic blow this season.

Pollard Held to 65 Yards in Week 18, Sets Career High in Rushing

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Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard rushed 14 times for 48 yards and added three receptions for 17 yards, totaling 65 scrimmage yards in the 41-7 loss to the Jaguars. This marked his first game below 95 scrimmage yards since Week 13. Despite the limited production, Pollard dominated the Titans' backfield work and set a new career high with 1,082 rushing yards for the season. He is expected to remain the team's lead back in 2026, entering the final year of his contract.

Ewers Throws TD, Suffers Knee Injury in Dolphins' Season Finale

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Miami Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers connected with Malik Washington for a two-yard touchdown pass against the New England Patriots. Later, Ewers suffered a knee injury in the fourth quarter and was questionable to return. Before the injury, the rookie completed 16 of 23 passes for 137 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, adding nine rushing yards. He started the final three games of Miami's season, posting a 3:3 TD:INT ratio.

Marks Sees Limited Week 18 Workload, Caps Rookie Season with 911 Scrimmage Yards

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Houston Texans running back Woody Marks carried the ball 10 times for 48 yards and caught two of three targets for zero yards in the 38-30 win over the Colts. He saw a limited workload, sitting in the second half as the Texans' AFC South chances diminished, with British Brooks leading the team in rushing. The 2025 fourth-round pick wrapped up his first NFL season with 911 scrimmage yards and five total touchdowns (two rushing, three receiving) over 16 games. Marks will lead the Texans' backfield into a wild-card clash.

Stroud Delivers Two TDs in Week 18 Win, Prepares for Wild-Card Round

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Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 14 of 23 passes for 169 yards and an 11-yard touchdown to Jayden Higgins, adding a two-yard rushing touchdown on two carries in the 38-30 win over the Colts. With the AFC South title out of reach, Stroud gave way to Davis Mills in the second half. He wraps up the regular season with a career-high 64.5 percent completion rate, 3,041 passing yards, and a 19:8 TD:INT in 14 games. Stroud will be under center for the wild-card round.

Kyle Monangai Completes 2-Point Conversion for Bears vs. Lions

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Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai received a pass from QB Caleb Williams to complete a two-point conversion, tying the game against the Detroit Lions in Week 18. This crucial play contributed to the Bears' effort in the season finale.

Warren Caps Rookie Season with Five Receptions, Eyes Year 2 Breakout

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Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren caught five of eight targets for 26 yards in the 38-30 loss to the Texans. Serving as a security blanket for rookie QB Riley Leonard in his first career start, Warren's longest gain was nine yards, but his five receptions led the Colts. He concludes his first NFL season with 76 catches for 817 yards and four touchdowns on 112 targets, positioning him for a potential Year 2 breakout depending on the team's quarterback situation.

Jahdae Walker Hauls in 25-Yard Touchdown from Caleb Williams

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from QB Caleb Williams against the Detroit Lions in Week 18. This scoring play was a highlight for the Bears in their season finale matchup.

Travis Etienne Has Quiet Season Finale, Rushes for 32 Yards

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Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne rushed 14 times for 32 yards and added one reception for six yards in Sunday's 41-7 win over the Titans. Despite a strong regular season, his finale was disappointing, with eight of his 14 attempts gaining two or fewer yards before being pulled early in the fourth quarter. Etienne surpassed 1,100 rushing yards for the first time since 2022, his second pro season, and is expected to bounce back in the wild-card round.

Colby Parkinson Catches 21-Yard TD from Stafford, Gives Rams Lead

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Los Angeles Rams TE Colby Parkinson caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford. This scoring play gave the Rams the lead over the Arizona Cardinals during their Week 18 matchup.

Alec Pierce Ejected After Career-High 132 Yards, 2 TDs in Season Finale

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Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce caught four of seven targets for a career-high 132 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 38-30 loss to the Texans. He hauled in a 66-yard score in the first quarter and an eight-yard TD in the second, stepping up as rookie QB Riley Leonard's top option. Pierce was ejected late in the third quarter for making contact with an official. He finishes 2025 with career highs in catches (47), yards (1,003), targets (84), and six touchdowns, with his future fantasy appeal tied to the Colts' QB situation.

Jonathan Taylor Held to 26 Rushing Yards in Colts' Season Finale

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Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor carried 14 times for 26 yards and caught two targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 38-30 loss to the Texans, marking his least productive game of the season. His longest run was only eight yards, and rookie DJ Giddens led the Colts in rushing. Taylor finished the impressive campaign with 1,585 rushing yards and a career-high 18 rushing touchdowns, along with 46 catches for 378 yards and two receiving TDs. He will be the centerpiece of the Colts' offense in 2026.