NFL Week 18 live scores and updates: Playoff picture, scenarios and standings; Patriots and Broncos in action

Follow our live coverage of today's Week 18 action as teams compete for playoff spots, seeds and the order in the NFL draft

NFL Week 18 scores, live updates: Broncos look to clinch AFC's No. 1 seed with win over Chargers; Patriots and Jaguars still in play

However, with Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh opting to sit their starters for the season finale, including quarterback Justin Herbert, the Broncos’ path to No. 1 became much clearer. Denver can also claim the top seed with a loss, but would need New England and Jacksonville to lose as well.

Patriots Legend Tom Brady Has NFL Record Matched

Tom Brady’s run with the New England Patriots is the kind of legend you don’t touch. Or even question. The guy went from the No. 199 pick, an afterthought on dr

NFL playoff picture: How New England Patriots can clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed in Week 18

Patriots. We break down how they can clinch the No. 1 seed in the 2026 NFL Playoffs in Week 18. Game update (Sunday afternoon): With Jacksonville’s win over the Titans, New England needs a win to remain in the No. 2 spot. The Patriots could fall to No. 3 with a loss to Miami.

NFL Week 18 scenarios: Broncos, Patriots, Jaguars vie for AFC No. 1 seed while NFC teams jockey for position

Multiple division titles and the NFC's No. 1 seed have already been secured, but there's more to play for as Sunday carries on.

Patriots Get Big Matchup Advantage Without Key Dolphin Playmakers

With Week 18 set to kick off at Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots are looking to stay hot and carry momentum straight into January. The Pats (13–3) ro

What impressed Josh McDaniels the most about Patriots WR Efton Chism

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels praised wide receiver Efton Chism III for the way he handled his opportunities in last week's win over the New York Jets.
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