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Damar Hamlin shocked the NFL world with his terrible collapse after a cardiac arrest during the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals game.

However, there are controversies about the league’s decision to pick their wildcard round matchup venue by means of a coin-toss. However, Bengals fans think they got the [had to answer a few questions about the controversial delay](https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-roger-goodell-slammed-for-inappropriate-handling-of-damar-hamlins-shocking-on-field-collapse-leading-to-bills-vs-bengals-getting-postponed/) and an alleged 5-minute warmup call. The league And fans brought up the uncanny connection. More than just the highest score at the end of the game. You are so very right Bo, the country did win and so did the team. Never thought there would be a player with a cardiac arrest on the field. [January 6, 2023] [response to Damar’s question on Twitte](https://twitter.com/bojackson/status/1611379818330816512?s=46&t=xNirrOWTYlJcjVHawZzZSQ)r. That’s when the doctors said that it was Damar who actually won. [Buffalo Bills](https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/buffalo-bills/) and [Cincinnati Bengal](https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/)s game.

For those who accept the media's use of the word “unprecedented” to describe the tragedy, I ask that you review the case of Detroit Lions wide receiver Chuck ...

My personal experience is that the Army, likewise, had no problem accepting me into its fold after a five-year career as a civilian journalist when I was 26. And suppose you were a member of Congress. Carter, at the end of his sophomore year, had developed skills on the football field that foretold him being a legitimate NFL draft choice after two more years. He certainly would have gained entry decades ago had it not been for his admission to gambling on baseball while serving as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. That Hamlin was able to make a teleconference appearance in the Lions’ team meeting on Thursday is miraculous. Two years passed, and he was projected as a first-round pick this spring. There must be a longterm commitment to player safety addressing not only issues under review (concussion protocol, emphasis on eliminating targeting penalties, etc.) but also aspects of the game that need to be reconsidered. The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that that alone reduced concussions by 68 percent. Here’s an example of it in a sentence. For those who accept the media’s use of the word “unprecedented” to describe the tragedy, I ask that you review the case of Detroit Lions wide receiver Chuck Hughes. Hughes’ first catch of the season turned out to be his last. That Monday night’s game was suspended and then canceled was the only appropriate outcome.

All 32 NFL teams have included "Pray for Damar" on their Twitter avatars. ESPN's Dan Orlovsky prayed for the Buffalo Bills' safety on live TV. Countless fans ...

Afterward, Orlovsky told the AP in a text: "It was on my heart. "I think a call for divine intervention via prayer is more expected." It looked more like the 700 Club than it did ESPN for a bit there." "It is new in terms of the scale and the scope," said Paul Putz, assistant director of the Faith & Sports Institute at Baylor University. "I don't think it reaches the pitch that you have here because of the incredibly dramatic circumstances. Players from both teams knelt on the field in prayer, not an uncommon scene in a sport that has seen plenty of scary injuries.

Only one pro football player has ever died on an NFL field. On Oct. 24, 1971, Chuck Hughes, a 28-year-old wide receiver for the Detroit Lions collapsed — in ...

Today, I wonder if, in pursuing his dream, Damar Hamlin wasn't made more vulnerable by having to play 17 games instead of 16, of playing a NFL schedule that insists some players compete on Thursday nights following Sunday matches. Remember, too, Colin Kaepernick, Brittney Griner, Layshia Clarendon, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, Muhammad Ali, The University of Wyoming's "Black 14," Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, and all in the NFL who united kneeling in prayer during the national anthem. Professional sports — especially football and basketball — have enhanced meanings for players of color. His lungs continue to heal and he is making steady progress ..." As former player and ESPN analyst Marcus Spears tweeted: “ ... And there's probably nowhere else in the world he wanted to be. I cannot but imagine that player safety would have beencompromised by returning too soon to competition. That, a few hours ago, was getting ready to play the biggest game of his NFL career. "It's about a young man at 24 years old that was living his dream. You realize this isn't just football." Damar has shown remarkable improvement over the past 24 hours. 24, 1971, Chuck Hughes, a 28-year-old wide receiver for the Detroit Lions collapsed — in a game against the Chicago Bears — and died of a heart attack when an undiagnosed blood clot dislodged after he was tackled.

The more fans lose their ignorance about the suffering of football players, the bigger the threat to the juggernaut of America's favorite 'game.'

And that threatens not just today’s bottom line but the future popularity of the league like nothing in its history. But the reckoning with what took place on and off the field last week isn’t over. When players are hurt or badly concussed, they go under an injury tent on the sidelines to be observed by medical professions, out of sight and mind from the viewing public. The league delivers — with the tagline “football is family” — an image of violence without consequence, or at least violence suffered by largely anonymous, overwhelmingly Black athletes who sacrifice their bodies and minds week after week. This is measured in television ratings, social media interactions, betting and in the murky, depersonalized world of fantasy sports. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is breathing on his own and football fans are breathing a sigh of relief.

NFL team owners in search of a new head coach or general manager are now required to have completed inclusive hiring training prior to beginning their ...

In other words, if a team with a vacancy wants to interview a playoff team, it must wait until Tuesday or Wednesday to conduct a virtual interview. If a team wishes to interview a head-coaching candidate who's either not in the playoffs or the No. "By requiring all decision-makers -- including club owners -- of head coach and general manager searches to take inclusive hiring training, we aim to enhance the league's hiring practices and support an equitable and inclusive process across all 32 clubs," Jonathan Beane, the NFL's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, said in a statement provided to CBS Sports. In December, the league provided teams with a 33-page document on equitable hiring practices. Teams are also strongly encouraged, but not required, to enlist an inclusive hiring process coach/expert in their search for a head coach. Individuals considered "decision-makers" in the hiring process — team owners, general managers or otherwise — must get the training before beginning.

Here's an updated overview of the playoff scenarios for the Patriots before Sunday's Week 18 game against the Bills.

The Bengals earn the No. The Bills get the No. 2 seed hosts the No. The No. They also could get the No. The Patriots can only make the playoffs as the No.

The Bills head into Week 18 with a clear idea of what lies ahead in a potential playoff run. Buffalo once had the lead in the race for the No.

The only way the Bills would face the Ravens is if Buffalo falls to New England and Cincinnati beats Baltimore to move up to No. The Bills can only fall as low as No. The only way the Bills could have a rematch of their Week 18 contest is if the Patriots and Ravens both win Sunday, which would keep the Bills in the No. The Bills handled the Patriots 24-10 earlier in the season and demolished the Patriots 47-17 in the wild-card round in 2021, but it might be dangerous to give Bill Belichick a chance to go up against the same opponent in back-to-back weeks. The Bills can only claim the No. That seeding breakdown would create the possibility of Bills vs. 3 in the AFC playoff field, and the path there is simple. The best Buffalo can do now is to finish as the No. There will be plenty at stake in that game, not only for the Bills and Patriots, but also the rest of the teams in the AFC playoff race. [Against the spread](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-against-spread-week-18/nosqegr5lultdrffckhdc46y) Buffalo once had the lead in the race for the No. Kansas City's win Saturday took away any chance the Bills had of earning the No.

See odds, TV information and expert predictions for the Bills vs. Patriots Week 18 NFL game.

If [Cincinnati](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/bengals/) beats [Baltimore](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/ravens/) and the Bills lose, Buffalo slides to the No. [Chiefs](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/chiefs/) loss on Saturday to the [Raiders](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/raiders/) and a win on Sunday against the Patriots. 1 spot in the AFC, they are in the playoffs for the second year in a row under quarterback [Mac Jones](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/mac-jones-18zaLFAmDNfVSyfc/) and will not need any help. But the big story in New England is a defense that has been one of the best in the league at keeping opponents off the scoreboard and has also developed a knack for scoring points. If they beat a [Buffalo Bills](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/bills/) team that is still vying for the No. [New England Patriots](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/patriots/) have a very simple task on Sunday: Win.

PHILADELPHIA — As Damar Hamlin lay dying on the field Monday night, then as he lay fighting for life in the hospital this past week, we experienced a range ...

It is not for the faint of heart to play or to watch. But for many fans and reporters, the helmeted and uniformed objects of their admiration and interest are little more than video game characters. They often do not see human beings, complex and fragile, encased in the colors of their tribe. These days, the subtleties of the cruelties are devilish and succinct. Lesser stars — receivers Calvin Johnson and Al Toon, running backs Robert Smith and Tiki Barber, linebacker Patrick Willis — all left the NFL with legacy left to be written. Between massive fines, crippling suspensions, and more penal penalties, the days of the headhunter are over. Jim Brown and Barry Sanders, the two best running backs in history, retired at the ages of 30 and 31, respectively. The play in question was typical. “Maybe you could appreciate us more when we get out of the NFL,” Bradberry said. The play in question was clean. The center cites combined estimates from various sources that indicate more than 4 million people play football every year in the United States. It is bloodsport, gladiatorial, thrilling because of both its beauty and its brutality.

The Bills have a chance to clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC if they can beat their division rivals on Sunday.

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The 24-year-old's heart had to be restarted twice after he suddenly collapsed to the ground and went into cardiac arrest during the match against Cincinnati ...

This will make me stronger on the road to recovery, keep praying for me! On a long road keep praying for me!" "We brung the world back together behind this. The Love has been overwhelming, thankful for everyone who has reached out and prayed. Putting love into the world comes back 3xs as much…

The final week of the NFL regular season is here, and there are a number of teams with a lot left to play for.

All other games on Sunday will be on CBS or Fox. — The final "Sunday Night Football" offering of the 2022 NFL season is a big one, as divisional foes in the Lions and Packers face off at Lambeau Field. In Seattle, the Seahawks will look to keep its path to the postseason open with a win over the Rams before cheering for Detroit during Sunday's prime-time offering. The early window of Sunday afternoon's action is headlined by the Patriots', Dolphins' and Steelers' pursuit of the AFC's final playoff spot. New England controls its own playoff destiny with a win (but must do that against the Bills), while Miami and Pittsburgh will need some help due to tiebreakers should that Pats lose.

Here's a look at the updated playoff picture for Week 18 finale of the 2022 NFL season, including all the current postseason seed positions and the ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-8), champions, NFC South. Jacksonville Jaguars (9-8), champions, AFC South. Seattle Seahawks (8-8), second place, NFC West. New York Giants (9-6-1), third place, NFC East. The Giants clinched their wild-card berth behind the Eagles and Cowboys with their home win over the Colts in Week 17. Baltimore Ravens (10-6), second place, AFC North. The Cowboys can win the division with a win over the Commanders and an Eagles, and would grab the No. New England Patriots (8-8), second place, AFC East. Kansas City Chiefs (14-3), champions, AFC West. They would stay here with a win if the Eagles win, and with a loss if the Vikings lose. Cincinnati Bengals (11-4), champions, AFC North. Buffalo Bills (12-3), champions, AFC East.

The Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars will battle for the AFC South crown. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles need a win to secure the NFC East and a ...

[collapsed on the field Monday night](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bills/2023/01/06/damar-hamlin-speaks-to-buffalo-bills-teammates-love-you-boys/11001793002/). Playoff scenario: The Lions can enter playoffs with a win and Seattle Seahawks loss. The Bills got good news that Hamlin is recovering and [making positive strides](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/01/07/hamlins-recovery-continues-still-in-critical-condition/51144169/). They need to defeat the Packers and get some help from the earlier games. What to know: The Chargers are set to enter the playoffs as either the No. They need to win and get help in the form of a Philadelphia Eagles loss. They must win to clinch the NFC East and homefield advantage. What to know: Tom Brady has never lost to the Atlanta Falcons in his career. The Patriots have multiple ways to make the playoffs. The Jaguars have won four straight games and defeated the Titans 36-22 in Week 14. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles need a win to secure the NFC East and a first-round bye. Week 18 offers a chance to evaluate and reset for the upcoming months.

Before Sunday night's game between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, there's a full slate of games Sunday on CBS and FOX as the 2022 regular season comes ...

ET (YELLOW) ET (GREEN) ET (BLUE) ET (RED) But there’s still plenty of action to come this weekend. [506 Sports](https://506sports.com)).

I've been making NFL picks here at CBS Sports for 10 years and this week marks the first time where I don't think my head was completely in it. I usually finish ...

[Seahawks](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/SEA/seattle-seahawks/) beat the [Rams](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LAR/los-angeles-rams/) at 4:25 p.m. This was a revenge game for [Geno Smith](/nfl/players/1700358/geno-smith/) and if I've learned one thing this year, it's that no one in the NFL does revenge better than Geno Smith. I would say I had the biggest choke job of Week 17, but [Carson Wentz](/nfl/players/1907522/carson-wentz/) threw three interceptions against the Browns, so that award definitely goes to him. [predicted that the Seahawks](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-17-picks-cowboys-destroy-titans-panthers-shock-tom-bradys-buccaneers-bengals-beat-bills/) would score exactly 23 points and beat the Jets and guess what happened? I ignored Rodgers' December/January record last week when I picked him to lose to Minnesota, but I won't be making the same mistake this week. Not only do the Jags have to play on a short week, but they'll be playing a [Titans](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TEN/tennessee-titans/) team that played on Thursday in Week 17, so Tennessee will be going into this game with three extra days of rest. [has been dominant with Watt](https://twitter.com/SteelersPRMike/status/1609987896584306689?t=z0Nf0N2hDLGsLa43RPgZ-w&s=19): They've given up fewer yards (286.8 yards per game with Watt vs. However, those numbers are slightly misleading because a lot of that came in garbage time during a 37-23 loss to the [NFL schedule](/nfl/schedule/) this week, I'm guessing all 10 of them would say this one. In 2021, the Steelers needed the 13-point underdog Jaguars to upset the Colts in the final week of the season and that's I'm not sure if this qualifies as my boldest pick of of the year or my dumbest, but we're about to find out. It was an emotional situation that wasn't easy for anyone to watch and it was one of the scariest moments in NFL history.

In the first games since Damar Hamlin's on-field cardiac arrest on Monday, the NFL honored the Bills safety as he posted on Instagram for the first time, ...

“To get an opportunity to go play in the playoffs. 1 seed in the AFC conference on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium. “It’s hard to sum up this season and what we’ve been able to do,” Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence told ESPN. If the Bills win against the Patriots and make it to the AFC Championship game, along with the Chiefs, the game will be played at a neutral site. Kansas City will have a first-round bye in the playoffs and can secure the AFC Championship at home if the Buffalo Bills lose to the New England Patriots on Sunday. On the field, the Chiefs cruised to a 31-13 victory over the Raiders, leading from start to finish, and clinched the No.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport revealed great contract news for Damar Hamlin, but it reminded the football world of an ugly truth about the league.

It’s obviously great news that Hamlin will receive the full extent of his salary this season. However, sources say Buffalo has worked out an agreement with the NFL and NFLPA to pay him in full.” “This week, he was placed on IR.

The Denver Broncos plan to interview University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh for their head coaching job early this week, NFL Network Insiders Tom ...

While Harbaugh is listening to NFL teams, those close to him consistently speak of his love for Michigan and how much that job still means to him. Harbaugh also had a brief conversation with the Panthers that didn't amount to anything. This isn't the first time Harbaugh has considered a return to the NFL. Condoleezza Rice, a member of the Broncos' ownership group and search committee, has deep ties to Stanford University, where Harbaugh coached before his first NFL stint. 26, the expectation has been that Denver's new regime would swing big, and Harbaugh certainly fits the bill. [fired](https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-fire-nathaniel-hackett-after-4-11-start-to-first-season-in-denver) Nathaniel Hackett with two games left in his first season on Dec.

The conversation was never characterized as a job interview for Carolina's head coaching job.

A lengthy interview between the Vikings and Harbaugh last January didn't result in an offer, and sources describe Harbaugh's behavior during the interview as "odd." Carolina fired head coach Matt Rhule five weeks into the regular season. Wilks, known for his leadership qualities and with the backing of many Panthers players, will be considered for the permanent job. Sources tell CBS Sports that Harbaugh -- or his representation -- had been calling Tepper with some regularity in recent weeks. But the Panthers owner didn't initiate the call. "College and

The SportsLine Projection Model reveals its top Week 18 NFL picks, bets, predictions and parlay.

[NFL odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/odds/) at Caesars Sportsbook. The Seahawks can only hold up their end of the bargain, but that's more than enough motivation for Pete Carroll's team. That will hamstring them playing on the road in Seattle against a Seahawks team that's hungry for the playoffs. It is also on a 14-6 roll on top-rated NFL picks since Week 7 of this season. Baker Mayfield has looked reinvigorated since landing at SoFi Stadium, but the Rams have nothing to play for on Sunday and will still be without a number of key players. Expect the Lions to come out with their hair on fire if Seattle is upset by the Rams.

The NFL's regular season comes to an end today with 14 of 16 Week 18 games that will set both the playoff fields in the AFC and NFC in addition to the 2023 ...

As Bills safety Damar Hamlin continues to make progress in his recovery after suffering a cardiac arrest during Monday's game against the Bengals, ...

Hamlin had [his breathing tube removed](https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-announce-damar-hamlin-had-breathing-tube-removed-overnight-continues-to-pr) Friday and has been able to talk to his family, his care team and the Bills. [Support](https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1611828980549849089) for Hamlin was [widespread](https://twitter.com/Titans/status/1611888848187064331) Saturday during the Chiefs-Raiders and Titans-Jaguars games. [announced on Saturday](https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-announce-damar-hamlin-had-breathing-tube-removed-overnight-continues-to-pr) that Hamlin remains in critical condition, but is making continued progress, per physicians at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where Hamlin has been under care since Monday night. [a league-wide initiative](https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-clubs-to-demonstrate-league-wide-support-for-bills-safety-damar-hamlin-in-we) to honor and support Hamlin. [lock up the No. The team honored him Sunday afternoon ahead of and during their [35-23 win over](https://www.nfl.com/games/patriots-at-bills-2022-reg-18) the Patriots in more ways than one. The Bills defensive back, 24, was set to earn $825,000 in 2022, with his split rate on injured reserve at $455,000. "I'm thankful for every single person that prayed for me and reached out. Buffalo worked it out so he'll receive the whole thing, even though he's not on the active roster. "We'll be thinking of him for sure." He's gonna be locked in," McDermott said. During pregame introductions, there was special acknowledgement at Highmark Stadium for

In order to provide as much clarity as possible, here is every possible playoff scenario in both conferences for all non-eliminated teams. The AFC one-seed: ...

Tributes are pouring in for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during the NFL's first weekend since his on-field collapse on Monday Night Football.

— a reference to one of the first questions he "I want to give back an ounce of the love y'all showed me. Proceeds of this shirt will go to first-responders and the UC Trauma Center. Hines’ opening kickoff return for a 96-yard touchdown was also the team's first to open a game in 18 years. Brown caught a 42-yard pass from Josh Allen, putting the Bills ahead 28-17. The quick response has been widely credited for “It’s a source of inspiration not only for the Buffalo community, but I think for the entire nation.” I created The Chasing M’s Foundation as a vehicle that will allow me to deliver that impact.” And that was what I felt all day. “We thought it was going to be more tragedy heaped on our city." Sometimes they’re down, sometimes they’re up, they’re never out of it.” Pretty cool.”

The NFL is gearing up for its first game-packed Sunday after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field Monday ...

[Players ](https://twitter.com/Ravens/status/1612097710466924547)from [several teams](https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/1612096484685795334) across the league wore Hamlin's No. It's the one sport with a 100% guaranteed injury rate. "So when you see something like this, there's no way out." That was terrifying." thankful for everyone who has reached out and prayed," he said. "Putting love into the world comes back 3xs as much... [posted a video tribute to Hamlin](https://twitter.com/BuffaloBills/status/1611879481110663168) on social media and wrote [in a separate post](https://twitter.com/BuffaloBills/status/1612097869397229570): "Today is for 3." Tell Someone You Love Them Today!" [Roger Goodell said in a statement](https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1611772673599610882) on Saturday. [tweeted](https://twitter.com/HamlinIsland/status/1612121283868909568). "GameDay.. [the team said](https://twitter.com/BuffaloBills/status/1611797344390979584?s=20&t=8X5ucs_oOR3K4KRkWfjomw) Saturday.

Buffalo Bills trainer Denny Kellington is credited with helping save Damar Hamlin's life on the field in Cincinnati on Monday by administering CPR.

The final AFC wild-card spot will be claimed during the early afternoon games, when the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers play to ...

From players around the NFL rallying together to honor Damar Hamlin to Joe Burrow rocking his signature glasses, the fits didn't disappoint in the final ...

[pic.twitter.com/oXvGpa3fKQ] [January 8, 2023] [#RuleTheJungle] [pic.twitter.com/nnZwfamaaB] [January 8, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/zO0CPaCTUk] [January 8, 2023] [https://t.co/q56CUOzzyz] [January 8, 2023] Watt](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3045282/tj-watt) and [Derek Watt](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576450/derek-watt) seized the opportunity to honor their brother, [J.J. [#BALvsCIN] [pic.twitter.com/ayokgs09JI] [January 8, 2023] [#ForDamar] [pic.twitter.com/tSban2sJrg] [January 8, 2023] [Buffalo Bills](/nfl/team/_/name/buf/buffalo-bills) players and beyond join together to rep [Damar Hamlin](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4036060/damar-hamlin). [#ForDamar] [pic.twitter.com/4sInpA8j0D] [January 8, 2023] [https://t.co/NALlJK8tCg] [January 8, 2023] The final weekend of the NFL regular season is upon us, and players are extending a "finish strong" mentality to the pregame tunnel. Which is fortunate, because for some fan bases, it's the last showing they'll get to enjoy for a while.

The New York Giants have already clinched the six-seed no matter what happens in their game with the Philadelphia Eagles… but as you'll see, the Eagles can move ...

If the 13-3 Philadelphia Eagles beat the 9-6-1 New York Giants on Sunday, they win the NFC East, and the NFC’s one-seed. The Lions are also out if the 8-8 Seahawks beat the 5-11 Los Angeles Rams, which would give Detroit nothing to play for but pride in the night game. If the Patriots beat the Bills, they clinch the AFC’s seven-seed. If the 10-6 Chargers beat the 4-12 Denver Broncos on Sunday, they clinch the AFC’s five seed. If the 12-3 Bills beat the 8-8 New England Patriots on Sunday, they are the AFC’s two-seed. Home field will go through Arrowhead Stadium in the AFC postseason unless the Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots in Week 18 and face the Chiefs in the AFC Championship game.

Here's how to watch Week 18 of the 2022 NFL season and your favorite football teams play online for free—even without a cable subscription.

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All 32 NFL teams are honoring Damar Hamlin and Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins came out in Hamlin T-shirts.

The NFL postponed the game in the first quarter and canceled it four days later. Hamlin is recovering in the intensive care unit at University of Cincinnati Medical Center but his breathing tube has been removed. The rest of the NFL is donning Hamlin gear in warmups, too.

Bengals running back Joe Mixon trolled the NFL by pulling a coin out and flipping it in the air after scoring a first-quarter touchdown against the Ravens.

Cincinnati was already without right tackle [La'el Collins](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2577302/la'el-collins), who is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee. [Lamar Jackson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3916387/lamar-jackson), Baltimore's starting quarterback, missed his fifth straight game with a left knee injury. He also lost a fumble in the end zone for a Bengals touchdown after defensive end [Tyler Boyd](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3045144/tyler-boyd), who knows Hamlin through their time growing up in Pittsburgh and attending the same college, wore Hamlin's Bills No. Burrow, who was 25-of-42 passing for 215 yards and 1 touchdown, wasn't thrilled with his performance. The scenario was part of a proposal approved by the league to account for the canceled game between the "So we have the opportunity to play for a coin flip. After Mixon scored on a 1-yard touchdown run, he pulled a coin out of a glove and flipped it in the end zone, followed with an emphatic kick through the air after it landed. We don't have the opportunity to play for a coin flip that will positively impact us." And on Friday, Bengals coach Zac Taylor lashed out about the rule changes. He bought about five boxes of cigars that players enjoyed in the locker room. Bengals executive vice president Katie Blackburn sent a memo to all clubs to vote against the proposal that was eventually approved, according to ESPN's Seth Wickersham.

Sauce Gardner, JaMarr Chase and Justin Jefferson are among the NFL stars who honored Bills safety Damar Hamlin ahead of their games on Sunday.

3, jerseys, hats and more](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/damar-hamlin-honored-bills-patriots-game-buffalo?chrcontext=WMAQ). [New England Patriots](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots?chrcontext=WMAQ) with [No. [Saturday](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/damar-hamlin-honored-by-kansas-city-chiefs-las-vegas-raiders-as-nfl-resumes-play/). That support continued into Sunday in Buffalo and beyond. [Sauce Gardner](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/sauce-gardner-wear-damar-hamlin-jersey-during-week-18-warmups?chrcontext=WMAQ) also donned a Hamlin jersey during warmups after getting in touch with Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin during the week. [Players across NFL show love to Damar Hamlin in Week 18](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/players-across-nfl-show-love-damar-hamlin-week-18?cid=Yahoo&partner=ya4nbcs&chrcontext=WMAQ) originally appeared on [NBC Sports Chicago](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago?cid=MSN&chrcontext=WMAQ)

From players around the NFL rallying together to honor Damar Hamlin to Joe Burrow rocking his signature glasses, the fits didn't disappoint in the final ...

[pic.twitter.com/oXvGpa3fKQ] [January 8, 2023] [#RuleTheJungle] [pic.twitter.com/nnZwfamaaB] [January 8, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/zO0CPaCTUk] [January 8, 2023] [https://t.co/q56CUOzzyz] [January 8, 2023] Watt](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3045282/tj-watt) and [Derek Watt](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576450/derek-watt) seized the opportunity to honor their brother, [J.J. [#BALvsCIN] [pic.twitter.com/ayokgs09JI] [January 8, 2023] [#ForDamar] [pic.twitter.com/tSban2sJrg] [January 8, 2023] [Buffalo Bills](/nfl/team/_/name/buf/buffalo-bills) players and beyond join together to rep [Damar Hamlin](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4036060/damar-hamlin). [#ForDamar] [pic.twitter.com/4sInpA8j0D] [January 8, 2023] [https://t.co/NALlJK8tCg] [January 8, 2023] The final weekend of the NFL regular season is upon us, and players are extending a "finish strong" mentality to the pregame tunnel. Which is fortunate, because for some fan bases, it's the last showing they'll get to enjoy for a while.

University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh reportedly will interview with the Denver Broncos and is interested in the Carolina Panthers' position.

Denver reportedly has received permission to interview Sean Payton, who stepped away from coaching this season but still is under contract with the New Orleans Saints. Harbaugh's camp reportedly has been calling Panthers owner David Tepper about a potential interview, but Carolina is hesitant based on the 59-year-old's "odd" behavior while interview with the Minnesota Vikings last year. [Report: Former 49ers coach Harbaugh to interview for Broncos job](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/nfl-rumors-jim-harbaugh-interview-broncos-interested-panthers-job?cid=Yahoo&partner=ya4nbcs&chrcontext=WTVJ) originally appeared on [NBC Sports Bayarea](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea?cid=MSN&chrcontext=WTVJ)

Week 18 of the NFL continues Sunday with Jets-Dolphins, Vikings-Bears, Patriots-Bills and more. Here are the top plays!

ET, FOX) [Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-los-angeles-chargers-vs-denver-broncos-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9956) (4:25 p.m. [New York Jets at Miami Dolphins](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-new-york-jets-vs-miami-dolphins-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9957) ET, FOX) [Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-los-angeles-rams-vs-seattle-seahawks-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9949) (4:25 p.m. [Anthony Brown](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/anthony-brown-4-player) fumbled the ball at the goal line, and [Joseph Ossai](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/joseph-ossai-player) recovered the ball in the end zone for the Bengals. [Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-carolina-panthers-vs-new-orleans-saints-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9958) [Najee Harris](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/najee-harris-2-player) was denied at the goal line, and lost the ball in the process, which Cleveland scooped up. [Cole Kmet](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/cole-kmet-player) powered through the Vikings' defense. [Mo Alie-Cox](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/mo-alie-cox-player) for a short touchdown to give the Colts their first lead of the game, 28-24. [Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-minnesota-vikings-vs-chicago-bears-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9954) [Kirk Cousins](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/kirk-cousins-player) connected with [Adam Thielen](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/adam-thielen-player) on a short touchdown pass to put the road team on top early, 6-0. [John Brown](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/john-brown-player) for a monster 42-yard touchdown. The [Bills](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/buffalo-bills-team), which took the field for the first time since safety [Damar Hamlin](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/damar-hamlin-player) collapsed on the field during Monday Night Football.

Teams and fans across the NFL showed support for Bills safety Damar Hamlin as he continues his recovery. Check out the tributes here.

[Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-detroit-lions-vs-green-bay-packers-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9952) (8:20 p.m. He also loved what he saw from [Tre'Davious White](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/tredavious-white-player) on a clutch interception for his fellow Bills defensive back — as well as Hines' second kickoff return touchdown of the game. [Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-baltimore-ravens-vs-cincinnati-bengals-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9955) 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. [Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-cleveland-browns-vs-pittsburgh-steelers-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9963) [Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-houston-texans-vs-indianapolis-colts-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9950) [Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-minnesota-vikings-vs-chicago-bears-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9954) Denny Kellington has been hailed as a hero for how he administered CPR to Hamlin while Hamlin lay on the field in Cincinnati, helping save his life. [New York Jets at Miami Dolphins](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-new-york-jets-vs-miami-dolphins-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9957) Hamlin showed the love right back. [New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-new-york-giants-vs-philadelphia-eagles-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9959) [Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-dallas-cowboys-vs-washington-commanders-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9964)

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The top of the 2023 NFL Draft order is set, with the Bears securing the first overall pick on the final day of the 2022 NFL regular season.

Chicago beat the Texans at Soldier Field [in Week 3](https://www.nfl.com/games/texans-at-bears-2022-reg-3) in a homecoming for coach Lovie Smith. [Justin Fields](https://www.nfl.com/players/justin-fields/) as the team's 2023 starter, so they certainly could look at their own QB options in the top spot. Fields (hip) did not play in Week 18. Bears GM Ryan Poles is hoping for better success with the top pick this time around. Houston (3-13-1) holds the second overall pick. The Texans had led the way to landing No.

With Sunday's 29-13 loss to the Vikings coupled with the Texans' 32-31 win over the Colts in Indianapolis, the Bears leapfrogged Houston and will have the ...

254 and punter [Trenton Gill](/team/players-roster/trenton-gill/) at No. [Elijah Hicks](/team/players-roster/elijah-hicks/) at No. The Bears traded their 2023 sixth-round pick to the Dolphins in October 2021 in exchange for receiver/return specialist Jakeem Grant.

Against all odds, the Chicago Bears have the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Chicago entered Week 18 with slim odds to secure the top pick in the draft.

Chicago Bears · Houston Texans · Seattle Seahawks (via Denver Broncos) · Arizona Cardinals · Indianapolis Colts · Detroit Lions(via LA Rams) · Las Vegas Raiders ...

- Seattle Seahawks - Houston Texans Week 18 might be one of the most important weeks in the NFL season.

This Houston Texans blew a shot at the top pick in the draft. Here's where their other first-round pick falls in the NFL draft order.

[Houston Texans](https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/) took care of business on the football field Sunday afternoon. 1 overall pick to the Bayou City. Houston took a trio of 10-point leads on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, yet a second-half collapse seemed to set the Texans up for a 31-24 loss—which would have sent the No.

Despite all of that, the future looks bright in Chicago because of what transpired during the season and in Indianapolis on Sunday. Quarterback Justin Fields ...

15 overall pick, two 2016 second-round picks, a 2016 third-round pick, a 2017 first-round pick, and a 2017 third-round pick for the No. 6 overall pick, a third-round pick, a fourth-round pick, and a seventh-round pick to the Jets to draft Orlando Pace. In 2021, the 49ers traded the No. 2004: New York Giants trade the rights to the No. 2001: Atlanta Falcons trade the No. So, what could the Bears expect in a trade for the No. Since 1997, the No. You have to consider how far down the Bears would be sliding in the draft and how many teams are in desperate need of a quarterback. Louis Rams trade the No. With Fields entrenched as the long-term option behind center in Chicago, the Bears could host a bidding war and maximize the return in a trade for the No.1 pick. 1 pick in their pocket, the Bears should have several quarterback-needy teams calling them to trade up for the right to draft Bryce Young or C.J. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Houston Texans finished the regular season with a 32-31 win against the the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The victory in the regular season finale ...

[Deshaun Watson](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/deshaun-watson-2FClGss4NbY7sgLY/) trade with the Browns gives the Texans the necessary draft capital to move up a spot should they choose to do so. They got draft capital for two defensive players, [Roquan Smith](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/roquan-smith-OkyvmIUSQqk1rUXH/) and [Robert Quinn](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/robert-quinn-HPeGfLh2GVZRl5nA/). Given this is a franchise that could be on the verge of hiring a new head coach for the third in time three years, depending on what happens with Lovie Smith, it’d be wrong to assume the Texans will follow conventional thinking and take a quarterback with their first pick in the 2023 draft. [Houston Texans](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/texans/) finished the regular season with a 32-31 win against the the [Indianapolis Colts](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/colts/) on Sunday. The best thing for Poles to do is to bring in as many blue-chip players as possible, and that means trading down to a team that will give up a lot for Bryce Young or whoever is the top quarterback. Possessing the second overall pick puts the Texans in position to find a quarterback who is, even if some fans are be disappointed in Sunday’s outcome. The Bears did finish 32nd in the league in passing, but Fields didn’t have much to work with, and he became the best running quarterback in football. [Justin Fields](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/justin-fields-ZOZNyO5HimYRdNoh/) showed growth and had some electrifying moments. There is the unknown about Poles and what he thinks about Fields compared to the quarterbacks in this draft. The victory in the regular season finale boosted the Texans’ win percentage enough to secure the first overall pick in this year’s draft for the [Chicago Bears](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/bears/). The Bears have needs up and down the roster. [Browns](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/browns/)) [Jets](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/jets/) [Patriots](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/patriots/)

Dolphins survive, head to postseason with Jason Sanders' game-winning field goal. · How will Miami's quarterback situation sort out? · Jets head into offseason ...

[Robert Hainsey](https://www.nfl.com/players/robert-hainsey/)(hamstring) and wideout [Mike Evans](https://www.nfl.com/players/mike-evans/)(illness) exiting in the first quarter. Moore](/players/d-j-moore/)in the end zone was intercepted by [Tyrann Mathieu](/players/tyrann-mathieu/). NFL Research: Mike Tomlin has finished each of his first 16 seasons as an NFL head coach (2007-2022) with a winning percentage of .500 or better, which is the longest such streak to start career by any head coach in NFL history. But the quarterback splashed a 42-yard touchdown to [John Brown](https://www.nfl.com/players/john-brown/)and a 49-yarder to [Stefon Diggs](/players/stefon-diggs/)to seal the win and a No. [James Hudson](/players/james-hudson/)and embattled starter [Jedrick Wills](/players/jedrick-wills/), the Steelers snagged two [Deshaun Watson](/players/deshaun-watson/)passes for interceptions, then watched their offense turn those takeaways into 10 points. [Matt Ryan](https://www.nfl.com/players/matt-ryan/)appears to be out of the team's plans, as the aging-veteran method to addressing the position has not worked since Andrew Luck retired. [Blaine Gabbert](https://www.nfl.com/players/blaine-gabbert/)(6 of 8, 29 yards, TD) finished a majority of the game before [Kyle Trask](https://www.nfl.com/players/kyle-trask/)(3 of 9, 23 yards) saw his first NFL action in the final two possessions. A [40-yard completion](https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-ridder-s-wicked-launch-goes-for-40-yard-gain-to-london)to fellow rookie [Drake London](https://www.nfl.com/players/drake-london/)was one of several throws that should conjure excitement in Atlanta. London also finished the year on a high note, catching six balls for a career-high [120 yards](https://www.nfl.com/videos/every-drake-london-catch-in-record-breaking-game-week-18)to set the franchise's [rookie receptions record](https://www.nfl.com/videos/drake-london-breaks-falcons-rookie-record-with-69th-reception-during-22-season)(72). [Tom Brady](https://www.nfl.com/players/tom-brady/)opened the game with a 10-play, 70-yard scoring drive that ended with a [touchdown throw](https://www.nfl.com/videos/kyle-rudolph-secures-his-50th-career-td-catch-on-opening-drive-toss-from-brady)to tight end [Kyle Rudolph](https://www.nfl.com/players/kyle-rudolph/). The best thing Flacco did Sunday was target [Garrett Wilson](https://www.nfl.com/players/garrett-wilson/)over and over. Next Gen stat of the game: Garrett Wilson was targeted on 17 of 31 routes (54.8%) in Week 18, the fourth-highest target rate in a game since 2016 (min.

The Dolphins and Jaguars grabbed the last two spots in the A.F.C., while Tom Brady broke his own record for pass completions.

But after the Jaguars’ defense allowed a field goal to open the second half, it held the Titans to a punt, a turnover or a turnover on downs on five straight possessions. Mills converted on a late fourth-and-18 and launched a ball on a fourth-and-20 into the end zone for what could have been the game-tying score. His second return and the extra point put the Bills up by 21-17 and were the final lead change of the game, handing the Patriots a loss that dropped them out of the playoffs. Once the Ravens fell to the Bengals in the afternoon, the Chargers were locked into the fifth seed in the A.F.C. With the first pick, the Texans could have grabbed the quarterback of their choice from a group that includes Alabama’s Bryce Young and Ohio State’s C.J. And though Herbert was able to finish the game fairly comfortably, Staley paid the price for playing Williams and Bosa. Brady had to fully take over as a surgeon in the short-to-intermediate area, getting down the field little by little just to stay in games. Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense never got off the ground, and Prescott produced his worst game of the season at the worst time. The Eagles held onto their top seed, but only by a smidgen, in a 22-16 win over the Giants. Pederson turned the second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence into a legitimate star, and the defense, though inconsistent, has the talent up front to be a nuisance from time to time. 7 seed, the Dolphins could be a scary opponent for the division-rival Bills in the first round. In the wild-card race among Miami, New England and Pittsburgh, the Dolphins got some help to take the final spot.

Week 18 of the NFL comes to a close Sunday with Lions-Packers closing things out at Lambeau Field. Here are the top plays!

[Carolina Panthers 10, New Orleans Saints 7](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-carolina-panthers-vs-new-orleans-saints-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9958) [MyCole Pruitt](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/mycole-pruitt-player) came up with his third touchdown of the season late in the first quarter to knot things up. [Derek Watt](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/derek-watt-player) came up with a [late score](https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1612190162397835264?s=20&t=rQJpBllxZFU0gLKQKj7mxA) for Pittsburgh to extend the home team's lead to 28-14 after a monster pickup from [Connor Heyward](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/connor-heyward-player) moved the sticks. [Atlanta Falcons 30, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-tampa-bay-buccaneers-vs-atlanta-falcons-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9962) [4-yard score](https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1612178776754106369?s=20&t=rQJpBllxZFU0gLKQKj7mxA) late in the third quarter to extend the Steelers' lead, 20-7, but [Nick Chubb](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/nick-chubb-player) fired back with a [receiving touchdown](https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1612184469506764800?s=20&t=rQJpBllxZFU0gLKQKj7mxA) for the Browns early in the fourth quarter to make it a six-point game, 20-14. [Kirk Cousins](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/kirk-cousins-player) connected with [Adam Thielen](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/adam-thielen-player) on a short touchdown pass to put the road team on top early, 6-0. Brown](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/aj-brown-player). [Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Cleveland Browns 14](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-18-cleveland-browns-vs-pittsburgh-steelers-jan-08-2023-game-boxscore-9963) The Texans answered with a touchdown of their own, as Mills found [Jordan Akins](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/jordan-akins-player) for a 19-yard score. [Nyheim Hines](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/nyheim-hines-player) took the kickoff 96 yards to the house, bringing Bills fans to their feet. The score was set up by a clutch drive from [Baker Mayfield](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/baker-mayfield-player), which included this 35-yard dart to [Van Jefferson](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/van-jefferson-player). [Courtland Sutton](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/courtland-sutton-player) came up with a fourth-quarter score, as the Broncos squeaked out a three-point win, 31-28.

The AFC playoff picture is complete. Check out the final seeding and Wild Card Round matchups following the Patriots' Week 18 loss to the Bills.

The AFC playoff picture is complete. Check out the final seeding and Wild Card Round matchups following the Patriots' Week 18 loss to the Bills.

- No. 5 Cowboys at No. 6 Giants at No. 5 Chargers at No. 6 Ravens at No. 7 Dolphins at No.

Eleven teams had clinched playoff berths entering Week 18: the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys ...

[cancellation of the Bills-Bengals game](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/01/05/bills-bengals-rescheduled-playoffs/?itid=lk_inline_manual_5) led to the approval of a slightly modified playoff format, but the playoffs remain otherwise intact and will culminate with Super Bowl LVII on Feb. [Hamlin showed signs of improvement](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/01/05/damar-hamlin-improvement-bills/?itid=lk_inline_manual_4) in a Cincinnati hospital, the NFL resolved to complete the regular season as scheduled Saturday and Sunday and begin the postseason on time the following weekend. [Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/01/03/damar-hamlin-injury-update/?itid=lk_inline_manual_2) and collapsed on the field during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Nyheim Hines, whom the Bills acquired at November's trade deadline, took the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown to give Buffalo a 7-0 lead on Sunday ...

It was special." "If you want the truth, it was spiritual," Allen said. The No. Hines wasn't done, as he returned a second kickoff for a score in the second half, [a 101-yard return](https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-hines-101-yard-td-marks-his-second-kick-return-score-of-game) that flipped a Bills deficit to a lead and eventually to a victory. I just urge everybody to keep praying for [Hamlin]," Allen told CBS Sports' Tracy Wolfson after the game. [secured the No. [announced on Saturday](https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-announce-damar-hamlin-had-breathing-tube-removed-overnight-continues-to-pr) that Hamlin remains in critical condition, but is making continued progress, per physicians at UCMC, where Hamlin has been under care since Monday night. 1," Allen told reporters after the game. 3 appeared in multiple ways throughout the game. I just hope he can feel the love and the emotion that everybody here in this stadium had for him. 2 seed for the Bills and a Super Wild Card Weekend matchup against the rival Dolphins, who "I'm speechless," Hines said after the game.

Jason Sanders kicked a go-ahead 50-yard field goal with 18 seconds left, helping the Miami Dolphins to their first playoff berth since 2016.

Kirk Cousins threw for 225 yards and a touchdown in the first half and watched the rest of the way as the NFC North champion Minnesota Vikings tuned up for the playoffs. Eddy Pineiro kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired, and the Carolina Panthers closed out their season with an opportunistic victory. But the Bengals’ chances at the No 2 seed in the AFC ended when Buffalo beat New England. Hamlin!” in honor of the safety who is recovering in a Cincinnati hospital [Pittsburgh Steelers](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/pittsburgh-steelers) beat the Cleveland Browns but were eliminated from the playoffs when Miami edged the Jets. Miami will play at Buffalo in the first round of the playoffs next weekend.

The Seattle Seahawks have clinched the NFC's final playoff spot thanks to their Week 18 win over the Los Angeles Rams, along with the Green Bay Packers' ...

[Russell Wilson](https://www.nfl.com/players/russell-wilson/) on the roster since Matt Hasselbeck quarterbacked the 2010 squad to the playoffs in Pete Carroll's first year at the helm. Now they'll have to pen some thank-you cards for the Lions, before heading West to face the Niners [on Saturday](https://www.nfl.com/games/seahawks-at-49ers-2022-post-1).

A look at all the early point spreads, moneylines and total Over/Unders for the NFL wild-card playoff games. Check out who is favored in the huge ...

[ National Football League](/stories/nfl/nfl-playoff-picture-whos-in-whos-still-in-the-hunt) 4 [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers-team) (8-9), 8:15 p.m., ABC/ESPN [New York Giants](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/new-york-giants-team) (9-7-1) at No. 3 [Cincinnati Bengals](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-team) (12-4), 8:15 p.m., NBC [Seattle Seahawks](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks-team) (9-8) at No. 2 [Buffalo Bills](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/buffalo-bills-team) (13-3), 1:05 p.m., CBS 4 [Jacksonville Jaguars](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars-team) (9-8), 8:15 p.m., NBC [Download and play today](https://foxsuper6.onelink.me/y0bF?pid=Cross_Sale&c=FOX_Sports&is_retargeting=true&af_dp=super6%3A%2F%2F&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxsuper6.com%2F%3Fsource%3D19259167&af_adset=Sports&af_ad=college-football-odds-week-2-betting-lines-point-spreads-results-more&af_sub1=Article&af_sub2=ALL&af_sub4=19259167&af_sub5=Editorial)! [Dallas Cowboys](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-team) (12-5) at No. [Baltimore Ravens](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/baltimore-ravens-team) (10-7) at No. [Miami Dolphins](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/miami-dolphins-team) (9-8) at No. Here's everything you need to know about the

The win by Buffalo means that a neutral-site AFC Championship is still in play, and that will happen if the Bills and Chiefs end up meeting in the AFC title ...

The Cowboys will now be opening the postseason against the same Buccaneers team they lost to back in Week 1. The Seahawks are now headed to the postseason in their first season without Russell Wilson. The Jags' win over the Titans on Saturday means that they're now headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2017 and just the third time since 2008. With the Giants sitting most of their starters, the Eagles got a late scare, but in the end, they picked up a 22-16 win, which means they're now the top seed in the NFC for the first time since 2017 when they won the Super Bowl. The NFC South champion Buccaneers had already clinched the fourth seed heading into Week 18, so they had nothing to play for and it showed. Although that gives them a first-round bye, there is one catch: If they make it to the AFC title game, that game will be played at a neutral site if they play the Bills. One thing that won't be happening is a coin flip to determine where the Bengals and Ravens will be playing in the wild-card round. To get in the postseason, the Dolphins needed a win over the Jets and a loss by New England, which was playing the Bills. 1 seed this year, but they did get the next best thing: Thanks to their 35-23 win over the Patriots, they now know they won't to have to play a true road game during the AFC playoffs. The Dolphins officially punched their ticket to the postseason after the Bills beat the Patriots 35-23, a victory that came thanks in large part to two kickoff return touchdowns by Nyheim Hines. The victory over the Jets marked the first time since 2003 that Miami was able to win a game without scoring a touchdown. With just three minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks were trailing 16-13 and on the brink of elimination from the playoffs, but they managed to force overtime where Jason Myers hit a game-winning field goal from 32 yards away to give Seattle a 19-16 win.

Wondering who is playing and how to watch wild-card weekend? We have you covered with seeding and the full schedule.

The game will air on Fox. Super Bowl LVII will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Feb. Among the interesting matchups for the first round: two divisional rivalries in the AFC and a matchup between [Dak Prescott](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2577417/dak-prescott) and [Tom Brady](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2330/tom-brady) in the NFC. 29, with the time of the game to come at a later date. The NFC and AFC championships will be played at the homes of the highest remaining seeds for each conference. 21-22 and includes four games that will determine who moves on to the conference championships on Jan.

The NFL playoff field is now set, and NFL fans can look ahead to six rematches over the course of Wild Card Weekend. The AFC rounded out the playoff field ...

While the location of this meeting did not come down to a coin flip, thanks to the Bengals’ win over the Ravens in the season finale, it will be the rubber match between these two AFC North rivals. In what seems like years ago, Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season saw the Tampa Bay Buccaneers square off with the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas. Thanks to their win earlier in the day, the [Seattle Seahawks](https://www.fieldgulls.com/) clinched the final spot in the NFC when Jared Goff and company knocked off the Packers in the final game of the regular season. This will be the third meeting of the season between these AFC East rivals. In Week 15, the 49ers came out top by a final score of 21-13, with rookie Brock Purdy at the helm. While new general manager Joe Schoen tried to manage expectations before the season, instead of piling up the losses as many expected, instead the Giants kept winning. As with the other AFC playoff games, this too is a rematch from the regular season. While the Seahawks won that game by a final score of 27-7, things would be much different in their next meeting. Their reward is a rematch with the Minnesota Vikings, who defeated the Giants back in Week 16 on a 61-yard field goal from Greg Joseph on the final play of the game. While Cincinnati won on Sunday, it was the Ravens who won their first meeting this season, thanks to a last-second field goal from Justin Tucker. A major storyline in this game will be the health of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who missed the last two games for Miami after being placed in the concussion protocol. The two teams met back in Week 2, in a game that saw Trey Lance suffer a season-ending injury, opening the door for the return of Jimmy Garoppolo.

The top 18 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft order are locked in. Dan Parr and Eric Edholm provide the updated order for Round 1 along with needs for every team ...

[Mike Gesicki](https://www.nfl.com/players/mike-gesicki/) will be a free agent in March, and [Durham Smythe](https://www.nfl.com/players/durham-smythe/) will be entering a contract year. [TRADED FIRST-ROUND PICK TO THE MIAMI DOLPHINS](https://www.nfl.com/news/49ers-acquire-no-3-overall-pick-from-dolphins-miami-gets-no-12-pick-two-future-f) [Mike McGlinchey](https://www.nfl.com/players/mike-mcglinchey/) [will be coveted](https://www.nfl.com/news/top-51-free-agents-of-2023-who-are-the-best-players-available) if he gets to the open market this offseason, but he’s not the only impending free agent on the front line for San Francisco. [TRADED FIRST-ROUND PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS TO THE DENVER BRONCOS](https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-trading-pass-rusher-bradley-chubb-to-dolphins-for-2023-first-round-pick-) [PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS THROUGH THE MIAMI DOLPHINS](https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-trading-pass-rusher-bradley-chubb-to-dolphins-for-2023-first-round-pick-) [Deshaun Watson](https://www.nfl.com/players/deshaun-watson/) with as much talent as possible. Reserves [Adam Gotsis](https://www.nfl.com/players/adam-gotsis/) and [Corey Peters](https://www.nfl.com/players/corey-peters/) are due to become free agents. The defensive line can’t be ignored either, especially with [Dre’Mont Jones](https://www.nfl.com/players/dre-mont-jones/) due a big payday. [PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE CLEVELAND BROWNS](https://www.nfl.com/news/texans-qb-deshaun-watson-expected-to-be-traded-to-browns) Hilton](https://www.nfl.com/players/t-y-hilton/) has made some nice plays for the Cowboys since joining the team in December, but will finding a longer-term fix be a priority for Dallas in the offseason? [Josiah Deguara](https://www.nfl.com/players/josiah-deguara/) is the only player at the position under contract beyond this season. [PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS](https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-add-second-2022-first-round-draft-pick-in-multi-pick-trade-with-eagles)

After a wild season, the NFL playoffs are finally here and if you like rematches, then you're definitely going to love what the NFL has in store for the ...

ET (CBS) ET (Fox) ET (NBC) ET (ESPN/ABC) NFC Champion at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, 6:30 p.m. Brady's first game will be coming against a Cowboys team that he's never lost to in his career (7-0).

The NFL playoff field is set after an eventful Week 18. Now, Jeffri Chadiha discusses what's to like and dislike about the 12 teams playing on Super Wild ...

[in Week 11](https://www.nfl.com/games/cowboys-at-vikings-2022-reg-11) and dropped 33 points on Indianapolis in the fourth quarter of a 54-19 win [in Week 13](https://www.nfl.com/games/colts-at-cowboys-2022-reg-13). [Tyreek Hill](https://www.nfl.com/players/tyreek-hill/) and [Jaylen Waddle](https://www.nfl.com/players/jaylen-waddle/). They lost to one ( [Kansas City](https://www.nfl.com/games/chiefs-at-49ers-2022-reg-7)) and beat the other ( [Los Angeles Chargers](https://www.nfl.com/games/chargers-at-49ers-2022-reg-10)). [Justin Jefferson](https://www.nfl.com/players/justin-jefferson/) and running back [Dalvin Cook](https://www.nfl.com/players/dalvin-cook/) have the potential to take over games at a moment's notice. [Roquan Smith](https://www.nfl.com/players/roquan-smith/) arrived in a [midseason trade](https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-trade-lb-roquan-smith-to-ravens-for-draft-picks) with Chicago. [Brock Purdy](https://www.nfl.com/players/brock-purdy/) has started the last four games since [Jimmy Garoppolo](https://www.nfl.com/players/jimmy-garoppolo/) went down with [a broken foot](https://www.nfl.com/news/jimmy-garoppolo-s-foot-injury-won-t-require-surgery-49ers-qb-could-return-for-pl) in the beginning of December, and Purdy has been unflappable. The Dolphins then [lost the second one](https://www.nfl.com/games/dolphins-at-bills-2022-reg-15) on a chilly, snow-filled night in Buffalo, when [Josh Allen](https://www.nfl.com/players/josh-allen-4/) took over the game. [Joey Bosa](https://www.nfl.com/players/joey-bosa/), left tackle [Rashawn Slater](https://www.nfl.com/players/rashawn-slater/) and cornerback [J.C. [Zay Jones](https://www.nfl.com/players/zay-jones/), [Christian Kirk](https://www.nfl.com/players/christian-kirk/) and [Marvin Jones Jr.](https://www.nfl.com/players/marvin-jones/) -- and that is going to matter when the intensity heightens. Two of those led to [game-winning](https://www.nfl.com/news/rayshawn-jenkins-jaguars-comeback-win-over-cowboys-walk-off-pick-six) [scores](https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-josh-allen-is-off-to-the-races-on-37-yard-fumble-recovery-turned). [Damar Hamlin](https://www.nfl.com/players/damar-hamlin/). [cancellation of the game](https://www.nfl.com/news/week-17-buffalo-cincinnati-game-will-not-be-resumed-neutral-afc-championship-gam) against the Bengals in the wake of Hamlin's injury.

The NFL playoff field for the 2022 season is set. Check out the bracket, matchups and schedule ahead of Wild Card Weekend.

The field for the 2023 NFL playoffs is set. Check out the bracket, matchups and schedule ahead of Wild Card Weekend.

No. 5 Dallas Cowboys at No. 7 Seattle Seahawks at No. 6 New York Giants at No. 5 Los Angeles Chargers at No. 6 Baltimore Ravens at No. 14 to Monday, Jan. 7 Miami Dolphins at No. The postseason begins with Wild Card Weekend, which runs from Saturday, Jan. The Chiefs (14-3) and Eagles (14-3) earned a bye into the Divisional Round as No. [Los Angeles Rams](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/tag/rams/) 19-16 in overtime and then got some needed help from the Detroit Lions, who stunned the Green Bay Packers 20-16 at Lambeau Field on Sunday Night Football. Miami joins the Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, [Los Angeles Chargers](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/tag/chargers/) and Kansas City Chiefs on the AFC side of the bracket.

The league released the schedule for the first round of the playoffs on Sunday night after the Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. That ...

Dak Prescott has a 1-3 record in the playoffs, but Dallas is still expected to oust the GOAT.

Earlier Sunday, the Miami Dolphins clinched the final AFC Wild Card spot following an 11-6 win over the New York Jets. This marks the first Dolphins playoff ...

No. 4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host No. 3 Cincinnati Bengals will host No. 3 Minnesota Vikings will host No. 2 Buffalo Bills will host No. 4 Jacksonville Jaguars will host No. 2 San Francisco 49ers will host No. But an injury to star quarterback Jalen Hurts followed by two defeats left the spot still up for grabs. Both teams will have byes in the first round of the playoffs next week. But Jason Sanders’ 50-yard field goal with 18 seconds left proved the difference in a gritty victory. This marks the first Dolphins playoff appearance since 2016. With the Packers loss, the Seattle Seahawks clinched the final NFC Wild Card spot.

The NFL released its wild card playoff schedule on Sunday night as the field was set following the Lions' win over the Green Bay Packers.

CT on NBC CT on FOX Miami's win over the New York Jets on Sunday clinched the final playoff spot in the AFC for Dolphins, who will face Buffalo.