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The Washington Commanders signed 11 players to Reserve/Futures deals as part of their offseason roster moves, following the conclusion of their 2025 season with a 5-12 record and securing the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints 19-17 in the NFL Week 18 season finale, ending the Saints' season with a 6-11 record and allowing the Carolina Panthers to win the NFC South. Despite a strong defensive effort and a late-game comeback led by quarterback Tyler Shough, the Saints fell short, with key performances from Shough and a resilient defense, including Cameron Jordan's 10.5 sacks.
The Las Vegas Raiders ended a difficult 3-14 season with a narrow victory over the Chiefs, celebrating a win that ended a losing streak and highlighted promising individual performances, while also looking forward to the upcoming draft and future improvements.
Michael Wilson achieved 1,006 yards in a season marked by adversity for the Arizona Cardinals, who lost their final game to the Rams. Wilson's standout performance included key catches and a historic yardage milestone, despite the team's overall 3-14 record and nine straight losses. The game highlighted Wilson's growth and the team's resilience, with coach Gannon expressing confidence in future development.
The Detroit Lions finished their 2023 season with a 19-16 win against the Bears in Week 18, showcasing a strong offense and resilient effort despite the game’s lack of playoff implications. Key takeaways include a favorable 2026 schedule, improved offensive performance with some red zone struggles, a team that always fights hard regardless of the stakes, and a standout performance by Amon-Ra St. Brown in his season finale. The game highlighted the Lions' potential and determination under coach Dan Campbell, setting a positive outlook for the future.
The New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 in the season finale, with standout performances from rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and linebacker Bobby Okereke. The game highlighted Dart's rookie achievements, Tracy’s career-best yards, and strong defensive plays, as the Giants conclude their 2025 season with a 4-13 record and prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft and offseason changes.
The Titans suffered a 41-7 loss to the Jaguars in their season finale, with key moments including quarterback Cam Ward's injury, Jeffery Simmons setting a franchise sack record, and Chimere Dike breaking a franchise punt return record. The team finished with a 3-14 record, marking a tough end to a challenging season.
The Cowboys' defense performed poorly in the season finale, with notable issues in pass rush and cornerback play, highlighting the need for significant personnel and coaching changes for the next season.
The Dallas Cowboys lost to the New York Giants 34-17 in Week 18, marking their first loss to the Giants since 2020 and Dak Prescott's first loss to them since his rookie season. The game concluded the first season of coach Brian Schottenheimer, with the team now focusing on offseason improvements.
The Atlanta Falcons won their game against the Saints, securing the NFC South title for the Carolina Panthers due to a tiebreaker, while other NFL games concluded with notable performances including Myles Garrett setting a sack record and the Jaguars winning the AFC South.
The Dallas Cowboys ended their disappointing 2025 season with a 34-17 loss to the New York Giants, marked by defensive struggles, standout performances from Giants' players, and rookie milestones for the Cowboys, finishing with a 7-9-1 record.
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 16-3 in the season finale, with key performances from Justin Jefferson and C.J. Ham, while the Packers rested starters and dealt with injuries, setting up playoff matchups and offseason plans for both teams.
The Detroit Lions will be missing several key players due to injuries in their season finale against the Chicago Bears, including Penei Sewell and Alex Anzalone, while other starters like Amon-Ra St. Brown are active.
The Green Bay Packers finished their regular season with a 9-7-1 record after losing to the Minnesota Vikings 16-3 in a game where they rested most starters. The Packers will enter the playoffs as the No. 7 seed, while the Vikings ended their season at 9-8 after a five-game winning streak. The game featured backups for Green Bay and starters for Minnesota, with notable performances from Justin Jefferson and Jordan Mason.
The Detroit Lions face the Chicago Bears in their season finale, focusing on winning the turnover battle, establishing the run game, improving pass defense, closing out games in the fourth quarter, and strengthening their offensive line to end the season on a high note.