Jaylen Waddle Catches Five Passes In Week 18

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle hauled in all five of his targets for 44 yards against the New York Jets on Sunday. On one hand, Waddle's stat line was underwhelming compared to the talent and production he has demonstrated throughout most of the season. On the other hand, he represented one of the few […]

Durham Smythe Enjoys Season-High Volume In Week 18

Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe had one of his best games of the season on Sunday, hauling in three of five targets for 39 yards (all season-highs) against the New York Jets. Smythe plays behind Mike Gesicki, so even though he has a catch in each of the Dolphins' last four games and seems […]

Mike Gesicki Leads Dolphins Pass-Catchers Sunday

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki turned six targets into four catches for 46 yards during Sunday's win over the New York Jets. He led all Miami pass-catchers in targets and receiving yards. Gesicki was held without a catch from Weeks 12 to 14, so it has been refreshing to see him get more involved […]

Tyreek Hill Underwhelms Versus Jets

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill had an underwhelming Week 18 outing versus the New York Jets. The former Chiefs star finished with just five targets, two catches, and 23 yards. While some of Hill's underproduction can be blamed on an ankle injury that temporarily sidelined him, the primary factor was subpar quarterback play. The […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Leads Backfield In Week 18 Win

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. rushed 16 times for 72 yards during Sunday's playoff-clinching win over the New York Jets. He also hauled in each of his two targets for an additional one yard through the air. Part of Wilson's success can be attributed to a thin backfield since Raheem Mostert (thumb) was […]

Skylar Thompson Leads Dolphins To Week 18 Win

Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson had an uninspiring Week 18 in which he went 20-for-31 with 152 yards, zero touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Despite his subpar stats, Thompson deserves credit for orchestrating three scoring drives and leading Miami to a win. The victory punched the Dolphins' ticket to the playoffs, where they hope to have […]

Dolphins Defense Forces Safety In Week 18 Win

The Miami Dolphins' defense looked solid in Week 18, holding the New York Jets to just six points on two field goals. The unit failed to register a turnover or sack but did tally a safety on a botched Jets lateral as time expired. Miami has now clinched a playoff berth and will face the […]

Raheem Mostert Downgraded To Out

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (thumb) exited Week 18 against the New York Jets and won't return. The 30-year-old rushed 11 times for 71 yards before departing the contest. Jeff Wilson Jr. should lead Miami's backfield the rest of the way.

Pat Freiermuth Done For Week 18

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (knee) exited Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns and was quickly ruled out. He finishes the day with zero catches on two targets. Connor Heyward and Zach Gentry should see more snaps at tight end in Freiermuth's absence.

Carson Wentz Inactive For Season Finale

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is a healthy scratch for Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys. This move comes as no surprise considering the Commanders, who were eliminated from the playoffs last week, announced plans to start rookie Sam Howell on Sunday. Taylor Heinicke will operate as his backup.

Raheem Mostert Questionable To Return Sunday

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (thumb) exited Week 18 against the New York Jets and is officially listed as questionable. The 30-year-old rushed 11 times for 71 yards before departing the contest. Jeff Wilson Jr. should lead Miami's backfield until Mostert can return.

Nathan Peterman Returns Sunday, Tim Boyle Benched

Chicago Bears quarterback Nathan Peterman has returned to Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, sending Tim Boyle back to the bench. The Bears' plan was to rotate their quarterbacks in and out of the game, which explains why Peterman exited and re-entered. It remains to be seen if Boyle will take another snap in this […]

Saquon Barkley Among Giants Starters Inactive Sunday

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is a healthy scratch for Week 18 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Expect Matt Breida and Gary Brightwell to handle rushing duties on Sunday. The Giants have secured a playoff berth, so they'll rest several key starters this week. In addition to Barkley, New York made Andrew Thomas, Dexter […]

Kyle Rudolph Won't Return Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kyle Rudolph (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 18 versus the Atlanta Falcons. Rudolph caught an eight-yard touchdown earlier in the game, giving him his 50th career score. With the catch, Rudolph also became the 99th player to ever haul in a touchdown from Tom Brady.

Jalen Hurts Officially Active For Week 18

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) is active for Week 18 against the New York Giants. Hurts missed the last two weeks but returns for a critical contest in which the Eagles need a win to secure the NFC's No. 1 seed. It sounds like the third-year quarterback is near 100 percent this week. As […]

Eric Saubert, Eric Tomlinson Active For Week 18

Denver Broncos tight ends Eric Saubert (knee) and Eric Tomlinson (ankle) are officially active for Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Both players had been questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. With Greg Dulcich on IR, Saubert stepped up last week, catching three passes for 30 yards. Meanwhile, Tomlinson saw a […]

Tyler Lockett Active For Crucial Week 18 Contest

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (shin) is officially active for Week 18. He had been listed as questionable. Lockett missed the Seahawks' first two practices this past week, but he returned on Friday and has been trending in the right direction ever since. The veteran receiver's presence will be huge as the Seahawks need […]

Gus Edwards Won't Return In Week 18

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (head) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals. He finishes the day with four rushes for 16 yards. The Ravens made J.K. Dobbins a healthy scratch on Sunday, so losing Edwards leaves the team with just Kenyan Drake and Justice Hill out […]

Nick Mullens Relieves Kirk Cousins Sunday

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been pulled from Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings have already clinched the NFC North title, and with a two-score lead over the Bears, Minnesota will play things safe by resting its starting quarterback. He finishes with 17 completions, 225 yards, and one touchdown in Week 18. […]

Marcus Davenport Ejected In Week 18

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport was ejected for his role in a third-quarter scuffle during Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. After discussion, the officials ruled that both Davenport and Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman should be disqualified from the contest. The former finishes Week 18 with three tackles. Carl Granderson should continue […]

D'Onta Foreman Ejected In Week 18

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman was ejected from Sunday's game after landing an open-handed strike on New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Marcus Davenport. Foreman was livid during and after a scuffle between the division rivals in the third quarter. He finishes Week 18 with 12 rushes for 67 yards. Chuba Hubbard and Raheem Blackshear […]

Kareem Hunt Questionable To Return In Week 18

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (head) exited late in the second quarter during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is officially listed as questionable. The 27-year-old tallied 10 rushing yards and 15 receiving yards before exiting the contest. D'Ernest Johnson should operate as Cleveland's No. 2 back until Hunt can return.

Tyreek Hill Returns In Week 18

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the New York Jets. He briefly exited and was listed as questionable, but he's now back in the contest as Miami looks to keep its playoff aspirations alive. The Dolphins need a win and New England loss in order to secure the […]

Blaine Gabbert Relieves Tom Brady Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has been pulled from Sunday's Week 18 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Brady finished 13-for-17 with 84 yards and one touchdown, breaking the NFL's single-season completion record (previously set by Brady himself in 2021). Brady's departure comes as no surprise considering the Buccaneers have secured the NFC's No. 4 […]

Tim Boyle Replaces Nathan Peterman Sunday

Chicago Bears quarterback Nathan Peterman was pulled from Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He went 4-for-7 with 50 passing yards, six rushing yards, and one sack before exiting. Tim Boyle took over in his place, becoming the fourth different quarterback for Chicago this season. David Montgomery and Cole Kmet are the only Bears players […]

Tyreek Hill Questionable To Return With Ankle Injury

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (ankle) is questionable to return against the New York Jets in Week 18. He hauled in two of four targets for 23 yards before exiting. Jaylen Waddle and Trent Sherfield should lead the receiver corps until Hill can return. Miami, led by third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson, needs a win […]

Mike Evans Won't Return In Week 18

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (illness) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 18 versus the Atlanta Falcons. He did not log a target before exiting. Tampa Bay has already secured the No. 4 seed in the playoffs, so it makes sense that they would exercise extreme caution with their players' […]

Harrison Smith, Za'Darius Smith Won't Suit Up Sunday

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (knee) and pass rusher Za'Darius Smith (personal) are both inactive for Week 18 against the Chicago Bears. The former had been ruled out ahead of time while the latter was questionable. Harrison Smith finishes the regular season with 84 tackles, five interceptions, and one forced fumble through 14 games. Meanwhile, […]

Taysom Hill Will Play In Week 18

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (back) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. He had been listed as questionable after being limited in practice this past week. Hill has been a key offensive weapon for the Saints, totaling 247 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns over his last five games. He […]

Brian Burns Inactive For Week 18

Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (ankle) is inactive for Week 18 against the New Orleans Saints. He had been listed as questionable after missing practice on Friday. Burns has been a game-wrecker this season, registering 63 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and one forced fumble through 17 contests. 2023 will be a contract year for the […]