NFL Playoff Bracket 2025: AFC, NFC Picture and Super Bowl Predictions | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Michael Owens/Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs have won the last two Super Bowls and will enter this year’s playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the AFC. While the team has not looked as dominant or as consistent offensively as in years past, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Co.
Titans Secure No. 1 Pick In 2025 NFL Draft
The early window of NFL action on Sunday decided the order at the top of the draft board for 2025. Week 18’s results have left the Titans in place to select first overall. Tennessee lost in Houston, leaving the team with a 3-14 record. That mark was matched by the
Broncos earn playoff berth and trip to Buffalo with blowout win over Chiefs’ backups
The Broncos are heading to Buffalo in the wild card round of the playoffs. Denver’s 38-0 destruction of Kansas City was one of the most one-sided beatdowns of this NFL season, thanks to both a good effort by the Broncos and no effort at all by the Chiefs. The Chiefs,
Packers QB Jordan Love avoids major injury in loss to Bears
The Green Bay Packers came into their Week 18 matchup against the Chicago Bears with a playoff berth clinched and the chance to get a higher seed in the playoffs with a win. However, Green Bay walked out of Lambeau Field as the No. 7 seed in the NFC after
Jets lead Dolphins 15-6 at halftime
The Dolphins’ playoff bid isn’t getting any help from the Chiefs against the Broncos, but they aren’t doing anything to help themselves either. Quarterback Tyler Huntley threw two interceptions and lost a fumble over three straight possessions. The Jets turned one of them into Aaron Rodgers’s second touchdown pass of
Patriots Fire Jerod Mayo
The Patriots have acted quickly in making a coaching move. Jerod Mayo is out after one season at the helm, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The decision is now official. “After the game today, I informed Jerod Mayo that he will not be returning as the head coach of the
Jerry Jones: I don’t know that I’m considering making a coaching change
The Cowboys ended their season Sunday with a 23-19 loss to the Commanders. Yet, everyone still is talking about the Cowboys. That’s just the way Jerry Jones wants it. The entire coaching staff, including head coach Mike McCarthy, are in the final year of their contracts. McCarthy greeted the assistant
Watch: Jets trick play attempt goes unbelievably poorly for Adams
There is a very good chance that Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins will be the final game of the Aaron Rodgers era for the New York Jets. It did not get off to a good start. The Jets’ first offensive possession quickly ended when Rodgers’ first pass of the
Chargers OT Rashawn Slater, Raiders CB Nate Hobbs are inactive
The Chargers are sitting Pro Bowl left tackle Rashawn Slater today. He is inactive for the regular-season finale against the Raiders. The Chargers’ other inactives are wide receiver Joshua Palmer (foot), running back Gus Edwards (ankle), linebacker Denzel Perryman (groin), offensive lineman Jordan McFadden, defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe and quarterback
Titans GM Ran Carthon In Danger Of Being Fired; Latest On HC Brian Callahan
As Week 18 of the NFL season continues, several teams near the bottom of the standings are still in contention to land the top pick in the upcoming draft. The Titans are among them, but securing the No. 1 selection could include notable changes in the organization. Much of the
Michael Penix Jr. TD pass to Drake London gives Falcons 24-17 lead at halftime
The Falcons have gone back-and-forth with the Panthers in the first half, but the club put together a strong two-minute drill to take a 24-17 lead into halftime. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made a couple of big-time throws on the possession, finishing it off with a 20-yard touchdown to Drake
NFL insider gives prediction on future of Raiders HC Antonio Pierce
With Week 18 upon us, the NFL coaching carousel will be in full motion sooner than later. In a segment called “Safe Or Out”, ESPN’s Adam Schefter gave his take on what could happen to some of the coaches that are on the hot seat. Schefter believes Las Vegas Raiders
Report: Multiple teams are interested in trading for Kevin O’Connell
Will the Vikings trade quarterback Sam Darnold after the season? Will they trade quarterback J.J. McCarthy? Will they trade another quarterback on the roster? Jay Glazer of Fox reports that multiple teams have expressed interest in trading for O’Connell. We’ve been banging the drum for weeks that more teams should
Giants’ GM Joe Schoen, HC Brian Daboll Not A “Package Deal”
JANUARY 5, 2025: In keeping with the reports that Schoen and Daboll are not a “package deal,” FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz says that the Giants have put out exploratory feelers to see what options might be available to them if they keep one but fire the other. However, Mike Florio
What we’re hearing about the coaching vacancies
It’s easy to declare, based solely on history, that there will be seven to nine head-coaching vacancies in the coming coaching carousel. And maybe there will be. For now, though, a distinct vibe has emerged. Some owners might not fill out the pink slip when the time comes. Teams are
355-pound Ravens DT had awesome quote about his interception
Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce made one of the most incredible plays of the 2024 NFL season on Saturday, and he had a great reason for not trying to produce an even better highlight. The Ravens were leading 35-10 late in their win over the Cleveland Browns at M&T
For teams looking at hiring a coordinator, speed is less important
Three teams have fired head coaches during the season. More are coming. We’ll address later what we’re hearing about each of the various hot spots. For now, there’s another reason for Black Monday to not be a thing. Teams that are serious about pursuing an available candidate (Mike Vrabel, most
Ravens DT Michael Pierce didn’t want to become a meme after game-sealing interception
The result of Saturday’s game between the Ravens and Browns was well in hand when the most memorable play of the day took place. After the Ravens went up 35-10 in the fourth quarter, the Browns were driving the ball in Baltimore territory to try for a score that would
NFL Playoff Picture 2025: Dissecting AFC, NFC Bracket Scenarios Before Final Games
Two division titles and one wild-card spot are on the line in Week 18’s Sunday games. The NFC South will be decided in the early-afternoon window, while the… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
Browns first offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey
In a clear sign that the Browns won’t be changing head coaches, the Browns will be changing offensive coordinators. Again. Per multiple reports (which means the announcement is imminent), the Browns have fired Ken Dorsey. Offensive line coach Andy Dickerson also was fired.. It’s the second straight year in which
Browns Fire OC Ken Dorsey, OL Coach Andy Dickerson
Hours after their dismal 3-14 campaign came to an end, the Browns have made major changes to their offensive staff. The team has fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and offensive line coach Andy Dickerson, as Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network was first to report. Dorsey, 43, appeared in five
Ravens lead Browns 14-3 at halftime
The Ravens are 30 minutes away from clinching the AFC North and the conference’s No. 3 seed. Baltimore leads Cleveland 14-3 at halftime. While the Ravens did not put together their sharpest performance in the first half, they have been firmly in control of the game. Cornerback Nate Wiggins got
Seahawks rookie pranked with $155K dinner bill
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, very nearly had a heart attack on Tuesday night during a team dinner. As is customary, Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu and several of the team’s veterans handed the final bill over for the rookie
Mike Evans. Courtland Sutton More NFL Contract Incentives At Stake in Week 18
Two of the top wide receivers in the NFL have plenty to play for in Week 18. Mike Evans and Courtland Sutton not only have to lead their respective teams to… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers hit with $11K fine for unexpected reason
It has been a brutal season for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets. Things reached a new low point in Week 17 when Rodgers had one of the worst performances in the NFL over the past five years, got benched and watched as his team was blown out
Lamar Jackson’s 41-touchdown, 4-interception season is unprecedented in NFL history
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has finished his 2024 regular season with 41 touchdown passes and only four interceptions. That’s a historic stat line. Never before had a player topped 40 touchdowns while throwing less than five interceptions. Prior to Jackson this year, the most touchdown passes ever thrown in a
Watch: Ravens strike early with Nate Wiggins pick-six
The Baltimore Ravens entered Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Browns only needing a win to clinch the AFC North. They were 18-point favorites, which is one of the biggest spreads the NFL has seen in years. They did not waste much time in showing why they were such a decisive
Tanking, and reverse tanking, could be an issue on Sunday
In the NFL, there’s a very real incentive to tank. The NFL would prefer that it doesn’t happen or, at a minimum, that no one talks about it. For several teams, there’s a tanking dance in Week 18 for the first overall pick in the draft. Currently, the 3-13 Patriots
Kirk Cousins linked to surprising AFC team if released by Falcons
If Kirk Cousins is released by the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, he may find a surprising landing spot in the AFC. Cousins would be on the Cleveland Browns’ radar if the Falcons move on from him, according to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com. The Browns will be in the market
Joe Burrow says Trey Hendrickson should win Defensive Player of the Year
Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson had 3.5 sacks on Saturday night against the Steelers, giving him a league-leading 17.5 on the season. And Joe Burrow thinks Hendrickson has earned the Defensive Player of the Year award. After the game Burrow cited the Bengals’ defense as key for keeping them alive
Packers could be without two-time Pro Bowler for rest of the season
Alexander has been limited to seven games this season due to a knee injury. The two-time Pro Bowler has two interceptions, and per Pro Football Reference, he has allowed 17 receptions on 30 targets (56.7 percent) for 231 yards and three touchdowns. He last played on Nov. 17 against the
Zay Flowers downgraded to out with knee injury
The Ravens will have to play at least the rest of Saturday’s game against the Browns without their top receiver. Zay Flowers has been downgraded to out with the knee injury he suffered during the second quarter. Flowers was initially announced as questionable. He went down after catching a 12-yard
Steelers-Bengals takeaways: Cincinnati stays alive in playoff race
The Cincinnati Bengals needed a win on Saturday night to keep their playoff hopes alive going into the final day of the regular season. They got it in the form of a 19-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now they have to hope for a Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins
Ravens clinch AFC North, AFC’s No. 3 seed with 35-10 victory over Browns
The Ravens took care of business on Saturday, beating the Browns 28-10 to clinch the AFC North and the conference’s No. 3 seed. The game’s ultimate result was never really in doubt, as Baltimore led from start to finish. Rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins picked off Bailey Zappe on the quarterback’s
Injured Reserve Return Tracker
This offseason brought a change in how teams could construct their 53-man rosters while retaining flexibility with injured players. Clubs were permitted to attach return designations to two players (in total) placed on IR or an NFI list before setting their initial rosters. In prior years, anyone placed on IR
Packers downgrade Romeo Doubs to questionable due to illness
The Packers announced a change to the injury report for Sunday’s game against the Bears. Wide receiver Romeo Doubs is now listed as questionable to play because of an illness. Doubs was not on the injury report at all during the week. Christian Watson (knee) is also listed as questionable,
Six-time Pro Bowl WR only open to playing in two cities in 2025
Keenan Allen changed agents this offseason; his new representation will have an interesting task ahead. One of the biggest names on track for free agency at wide receiver, Allen does not sound interested in a true open market. Ahead of what would be his age-33 season, the decorated wideout is
John Harbaugh: Zay Flowers will have MRI on Sunday, “has a chance to be OK”
While Ravens head coach John Harbaugh did not have a complete update on receiver Zay Flowers, it doesn’t sound like Flowers has suffered a knee injury that will keep him out for the entire postseason. “It’s something that he has a chance to be OK with,” Harbaugh said in his
Saints Expected To Have Interest In Matt Nagy For HC Job
We heard previously that Matt Nagy should be in the mix for head coaching vacancies this offseason, and the Chiefs offensive coordinator is now being connected to definitive gigs. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Saints are expected to show interest in the veteran coach. [RELATED: Chiefs OC
Bengals race out to 7-0 lead in Pittsburgh
A familiar combination got the Bengals on the board early in Saturday night’s game in Pittsburgh. Quarterback Joe Burrow hit wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase for a 12-yard touchdown to give the Steelers a 7-0 lead with just over minutes off the clock. It was the third catch of the drive
Updated odds shows why NFL needs Most Improved Player category
The most recent odds for NFL Comeback Player of the Year (CPOY) have revealed a flaw in the award. Per Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold recently overtook Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow as the betting favorite for CPOY honors. According to odds provided by FanDuel,
Bengals lead Steelers 13-7 at halftime
It looked like the worst-case scenario for the Steelers was getting out of the first half with a three-point deficit against the Bengals, but Cincinnati was able to tack on three more points just before halftime. An interception by Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop gave the Steelers the ball with just
Minor NFL Transactions: 1/4/25
The last minor moves and standard gameday elevations of the 2024 NFL regular season: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Houston Texans Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins Minnesota Vikings
Bengals keep playoff hopes alive with 19-17 win in Pittsburgh
The Bengals did what they had to do to give themselves a chance at making the playoffs. Trey Hendrickson had 3.5 sacks of Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson, including one in the final minute that led to the Steelers turning the ball over on downs with 11 seconds left to play.
Cowboys’ Week 18 QB plans could cost Cooper Rush big money
The Dallas Cowboys have nothing to play for in their Week 18 regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders, and that could mean a sizable role for third-string quarterback Trey Lance. While owner Jerry Jones would not go into much detail about what the Cowboys are planning for their quarterbacks, Ian
NFL Playoff Picture 2024-25: Standings, Bracket Scenarios After Ravens, Bengals Wins | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Greg Fiume/Getty Images Current AFC Playoff Bracket 1. Kansas City Chiefs (15-1): Bye to the Divisional Round 2. Buffalo Bills (13-3) vs. 7. Denver Broncos (9-7) 3. Baltimore Ravens (12-5) vs. 6. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) 4. Houston Texans (9-7) vs. 5. Los Angeles Chargers (10-6) 1. Kansas City Chiefs: 15-1,
Lions Activate Kalif Raymond, Alex Anzalone; Emmanuel Moseley Moved To NFI List
The Lions will have reinforcements on both sides of the ball for tomorrow night’s pivotal game. Receiver Kalif Raymond and linebacker Alex Anzalone have both been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement. [RELATED: IR Return Tracker] Raymond had been on injured reserve since November due to a foot injury, but he
Russell Wilson, Pat Freiermuth cut Bengals lead to 19-14
The Steelers defense has kept buying the offense chances on Saturday night and the offense finally took advantage of one in the fourth quarter. After the Steelers held to force a 23-yard Cade York field goal, Russell Wilson was able to orchestrate a 65-yard drive that ended with the Steelers’
Myles Garrett makes stunning statement on Browns’ season
The Cleveland Browns completed their latest disappointing season on Saturday with a 35-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, dropping them to 3-14 and another last-place finish in the AFC North. The Browns are no strangers to awful seasons at this point, but Myles Garrett, their best player, made a stunning
Joe Burrow remains in game, Bengals still up 16-7 after three quarters
Quarterback Joe Burrow gave the Bengals a scare, but he did not miss a snap in Pittsburgh on Saturday night. Chase was slow to get up after being sacked by Steelers edge rusher Nick Herbig in the third quarter and he went to the sideline medical tent after a Cade
















































