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Are the Falcons to thank for the Rams' future success?
Thanks to a trade with Atlanta in the last draft, Los Angeles has options when it comes to its future.

A Falcons iron man: Jake Matthews chases dad's historic streak
Atlanta's left tackle will make his 193rd consecutive start on MNF -- 36 behind his Hall of Fame father, Bruce.

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BREAKING IT ALL DOWN
How all 17 weeks of the NFL season led us here: Barnwell sorts what mattered and what didn't
Bill Barnwell picked out what most impacted the playoff hunt across the entire season, from the Lions' dud in Week 1 to the Steelers' struggles Sunday.

Orlovsky: Kyle Shanahan is Coach of the Year


THOUGHTS AND TAKEAWAYS
The good, bad and ugly of Week 17: Big wins for Niners, Eagles, but what happened to Steelers, Bucs and Packers?
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 17 game. Here's what you need to know.

Graziano overreacts to NFC South, AFC North, Patriots, Lions
Are Panthers or Bucs destined to be one-and-done? Can Ravens overtake Pittsburgh? We overreact to Week 17.


HEAR WHAT REX HAS TO SAY
Why Rex Ryan says Ravens shouldn't care if Lamar misses Week 18 vs. Steelers

Ryan: Nick Sirianni must take more responsibility in Eagles offense


THE PATS ARE BACK!
Have the Patriots somehow rebooted a dynasty -- and become likable?
America is used to the Patriots being great. They've somehow become likable, too.


NFL NATION
Will slow starts, turnovers eventually doom Sam Darnold and the Seahawks' offense?
The Seahawks need to figure it out before the battle for NFC's No. 1 seed at the 49ers on Saturday (8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN).


FANTASY FOOTBALL
Free agent pickups: Look to Saints, Titans amid Week 18 uncertainty
All the free agent options worth adding as we dive into Week 18, the final week of the fantasy football season.

Winners and losers: Maye, Henry shine in fantasy finals; Gibbs, Lamb disappoint
Drake Maye, Derrick Henry and Chase Brown came up big when it mattered most in Week 17.


HEADING TO THE PLAYOFFS
Schefter: 49ers will be cautious who plays in Week 18

Eisen: Jaguars finally got out of their own way


SPORTS BETTING
Early Week 18 bets: Ravens-Steelers to be a slugfest, Drake Maye for MVP
Which lines offered value once odds came out? Here are games we are eyeing for bets going into Week 18.

Week 18 odds: Ravens road favorites at Steelers, Panthers underdogs to Bucs
Week 18 features critical matchups with the playoffs approaching. Here are the odds and spreads for games.

Top Headlines
- Chargers rest Herbert; Lance to start vs. Broncos
- Ravens say Lamar's status against Steelers TBD
- Reid plans to return as Chiefs coach next season
- Vikings hoping to retain DC Flores after season
- Gannon expects to keep job as Cardinals' coach
- Stefanski mum on future, 'privileged' to have job
- Source: Bears rookie WR Burden has quad injury
- Freeman returning to ND in '26 amid NFL interest
- 🏆 Tracking the playoff picture and the draft order
NFL Playoff Machine
Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports Simulate playoff matchups
Predict playoff pairings by selecting the winners of the remaining regular-season games to generate potential scenarios.
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