A survey of the team defense landscape for Week 18 of the NFL season.
Bill Belichick expresses concerns about NFL ownership
When it became clear that there wouldn't be an NFL land rush for Bill Belichick's services, Belichick changed the narrative.
Azeez Al-Shaair returns to Texans after suspension, discusses “productive” meeting with Roger Goodell
Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was back at practice on Monday for the first time since serving a three-game suspension in the wake of his hit to the head of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
PFT’s Week 18 2024 NFL power rankings
Chiefs are peaking at the right time.
Kerby Joseph: I envisioned leading league in interceptions this year
Lions safety Kerby Joseph had eight interceptions over his first two seasons with the team, but he's been an even bigger ballhawk in his third year as a pro.
Jets CB D.J. Reed: I’m ready for free agency, want to see what’s next
Another losing Jets season will come to an end with their Week 18 game against the Dolphins and one defensive starter has already turned his attention to March.
Dan Campbell calls Week 18 matchup with Vikings “fairytale stuff”
The Lions knew heading into Monday night's game against the 49ers that they had a bigger matchup waiting for them in Week 18 and head coach Dan Campbell was able to turn his attention to it after his team's 40-34 win in Santa Clara.
Ricky Pearsall: Big night no surprise, that’s what they brought me here to do
The 49ers' season has not played out as hoped, which means that they are looking ahead to better times in 2025 and Monday night's game brought a hopeful performance from rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.
A closer look at the 2K Club with newest member Saquon Barkley
Saquon Barkley joined elite company with a 2,000-yard season. Here's a closer look at the 2,000 Club.
Lions have five games this season with 40 points and 0 turnovers, a first in NFL history
As the Lions' injury-ravaged defense is just trying to find enough healthy bodies to put on the field, their offense is accomplishing unprecedented feats.
Dan Campbell: You cross your fingers nobody gets hurt, we were fortunate
Lions head coach Dan Campbell knew heading into Monday night's game against the 49ers that it was effectively meaningless to his team's ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl: Win or lose in San Francisco, the No. 1 seed in the NFC will come down to Sunday night against Minnesota.
Moody’s shaken confidence has Shanahan evaluating 49ers kicker job
One of the worst performances of Jake Moody's football career is leaving the San Francisco 49ers no choice but to look at their options heading into the 2025 NFL season.
Maiocco’s 49ers Report Card: Team grades in MNF loss to Lions
Matt Maiocco hands out team grades from the San Francisco 49ers' 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday at Levi's Stadium.
Purdy injures elbow in 49ers’ loss, dealing with ‘nerve stuff’
The San Francisco 49ers walked off the Levi's Stadium field with a loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday, and an injury to quarterback Brock Purdy.
49ers QB Brock Purdy leaves loss to Lions with elbow injury, dealing with nerve issue
Brock Purdy is due for a contract extension this offseason as he wraps up his rookie deal in the league.