🏈End of the Line: Wrapping Up Week 18 in the NFL

WOLF Sports Newsletter – Week 18 NFL Recap

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Saturday Games

Ravens 35, Browns 10

Lamar Jackson threw 3 TDs, and Baltimore’s defense dominated as they clinched the AFC North. Michael Pierce added a rare interception.

Bengals 19, Steelers 17 

Joe Burrow’s late heroics kept Cincinnati’s playoff hopes alive, while Trey Hendrickson led the defense with 3.5 sacks.

Sunday Games

Panthers 44, Falcons 38 (OT)

Bryce Young accounted for 5 total TDs, and Miles Sanders scored the game-winner in overtime, knocking Atlanta out of playoff contention.

Texans 23, Titans 14 

Dameon Pierce’s 92-yard TD run led Houston to victory, while the Titans secured the No. 1 draft pick.

Giants 13, Eagles 20

Tanner McKee threw 2 TDs as Philly locked up the NFC’s No. 2 seed. Malik Nabers set a Giants rookie receptions record.

Colts 26, Jaguars 23 (OT)

Jonathan Taylor rushed for 177 yards, and Matt Gay’s game-winning FG in OT capped off Indianapolis’ season.

Commanders 23, Cowboys 19 

Marcus Mariota stepped in to lead Washington with 3 total TDs, securing a playoff spot. Dallas struggled offensively.

Bears 24, Packers 22 

Cairo Santos hit a 51-yard FG as time expired, snapping Chicago’s skid against Green Bay.

Buccaneers 27, Saints 19 

Baker Mayfield threw 2 TDs, and Mike Evans reached 1,000 yards for the 11th straight season. Tampa won the NFC South.

Patriots 23, Bills 16 

Joe Milton III impressed in his first NFL start, leading New England with 2 total TDs and ending Buffalo’s win streak.

Cardinals 47, 49ers 24

Kyler Murray threw 4 TDs, and Trey McBride set a franchise receptions record for tight ends in a dominant Arizona win.

Seahawks 30, Rams 25

Geno Smith tossed 3 TDs in Seattle’s season finale. The Rams rested key players with the playoffs secured.

Broncos 38, Chiefs 0 

Bo Nix threw 4 TDs, and Denver’s defense dominated as they clinched a playoff spot. Chiefs rested their starters.

Jets 32, Dolphins 20

Aaron Rodgers threw 4 TDs, including his 500th career score, as New York ended their season on a high note.

Chargers 34, Raiders 20 

Justin Herbert passed for 346 yards and 2 TDs, while Quentin Johnston racked up 186 receiving yards in the win.

Lions 31, Vikings 9 

Jahmyr Gibbs scored 4 TDs as Detroit secured the NFC’s No. 1 seed. Minnesota fell to the No. 5 seed. Jahmyr Gibbs scored 4 TDs as Detroit dominated to secure the NFC’s No. 1 seed. Minnesota dropped to the No. 5 seed.

And that wraps it up!

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