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PFF's fantasy football recap focuses on player usage and stats, breaking down all the vital information you need to achieve fantasy success in 2025.

By Nathan Jahnke Jan 5, 2026 7:15 am EST
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Based on PFF grades and information, below is the best choice for organizations searching for their directions this offseason.

By Bradley Locker Jan 5, 2026 6:30 am EST
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Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss and Indiana's Devan Boykin stood out during the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.

By Bradley Locker Jan 5, 2026 6:00 am EST
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Complete scores and recaps from every College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, breaking down key performances, final results, and how each CFP matchup unfolded. Plus, a full look at the College Football Playoff semifinal schedule, including dates, times, and TV information.

By Mark Chichester Jan 5, 2026 5:45 am EST
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This year, PFF NFL game recaps have been reimagined to deliver more value than ever. Each game breakdown includes advanced box-score metrics, player participation, snap counts, initial PFF grades and key statistical takeaways — all powered by Premium Stats 2.0. It’s everything you need to quickly catch up on the action and dive deeper into team and player performance.

By PFF.com Jan 5, 2026 5:30 am EST
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Rookie kicker Tyler Loop's missed field goal as time expired, capping a wild back-and-forth affair, sealed the Steelers' victory and playoff berth.

By Ben Cooper Jan 5, 2026 12:06 am EST Baltimore Ravens Pittsburgh Steelers
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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty ran for 87 yards in a 14-12 victory over the division rival Kansas City Chiefs. Despite the victory, the Raiders hold the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

By John Owning Jan 4, 2026 8:17 pm EST Las Vegas Raiders Kansas City Chiefs
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Rhamondre Stevenson scored three touchdowns to help lift the New England Patriots to a 38-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins, securing the AFC East champions the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs.

By John Owning Jan 4, 2026 8:13 pm EST Miami Dolphins New England Patriots
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The Texans were victorious in their ninth straight matchup in Week 18, besting the Colts 38-30. Ka'imi Fairbairn made all six of his field goals, and Houston's elite defense secured three takeaways in Riley Leonard's first NFL start.

By Bradley Locker Jan 4, 2026 8:08 pm EST
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for over 300 yards yards and one touchdown in a 19-16 win over the division rival Chicago Bears, who still finished season as the NFC North champions.

By John Owning Jan 4, 2026 8:04 pm EST Chicago Bears Detroit Lions
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The Broncos moved to 14-3 and secured the AFC's No. 1 seed, defying all preseason expectations.

By Ben Cooper Jan 4, 2026 8:00 pm EST Los Angeles Chargers Denver Broncos
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The Rams pulled away behind Matthew Stafford, who capped his impressive regular season with another four passing touchdowns.

By Ben Cooper Jan 4, 2026 7:53 pm EST Los Angeles Rams Arizona Cardinals
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With Mitchell Trubisky at the helm, the Bills dealt the Jets one last emphatic blow this season. Buffalo now enters the postseason as the AFC's No. 6 seed.

By Ben Cooper Jan 4, 2026 7:26 pm EST Buffalo Bills New York Jets
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With most starters resting, the Eagles fell 24-17 to Washington as Josh Johnson engineered a fourth-quarter comeback, costing Philadelphia the NFC’s No. 2 seed and dropping them to the No. 3 spot. Nick Sirianni accepted the short-term loss in exchange for rest, but the Super Bowl champions now open the playoffs at home without the bye they were chasing.

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The Falcons won their fourth straight game to end the 2025 season, outlasting the Saints 19-17 — and granting the Panthers the NFC South in the process. Drake London shined with 78 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Atlanta forced two New Orleans turnovers — including a fourth-quarter interception by Dee Alford.

By Bradley Locker Jan 4, 2026 4:48 pm EST
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Brian Flores and the Vikings put a vice grip on the shorthanded Packers in Week 18, securing a 16-3 victory to close out the 2025 season. Minnesota limited Clayton Tune to just 34 passing yards in his second career start, while Justin Jefferson notched 101 receiving yards — and over 1,000 in 2025.

By Bradley Locker Jan 4, 2026 4:47 pm EST
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Jaxson Dart threw two touchdown passes as the Giants closed a lost season with a 34-17 win over the Cowboys, finishing on a two-game streak while slipping out of contention for a top-two draft pick. Dallas rested starters including Dak Prescott after halftime, ending a nine-game losing streak to New York and seeing a heated scuffle lead to an ejection in the second half.

By Mark Chichester Jan 4, 2026 4:45 pm EST Dallas Cowboys New York Giants
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Ja’Marr Chase caught a go-ahead touchdown late, but Browns rookie kicker Andre Szmyt redeemed an earlier miss by drilling a 49-yard field goal at the buzzer to give Cleveland a 20-18 win over Cincinnati. Myles Garrett set the NFL single-season sack record with his 23rd sack while the Browns capitalized on defensive scores to overcome Joe Burrow and spoil the Bengals’ finale.

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Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes to set the Jaguars’ single-season scoring record as Jacksonville clinched the AFC South and a home playoff game with a 41-7 rout of Tennessee. The win capped a dominant division run for the Jaguars, while the Titans were overwhelmed and lost rookie quarterback Cam Ward to a shoulder injury early.

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PFF’s media research team has been hard at work this week, preparing for kickoff by pulling data-driven insights and talking points for our broadcast partners around the league. Now, we’re sharing those same nuggets with you. So, whether you’re looking to win your fantasy matchup, hit on your bets or just get smarter about the game, these are the key storylines to know for every Week 18 contest.

By Andrew Shaver, Maurice Smith and Jason DeLoach Jan 4, 2026 8:27 am EST
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