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Steelers QB Mason Rudolph to start over healthy Kenny Pickett vs. Ravens

With their playoff hopes still alive entering Week 18, the Steelers are riding the hot hand at quarterback. Mason Rudolph will start for Pittsburgh in Saturday’s regular-season finale against Baltimore, head coach Mike Tomlin announced Monday. The decision to continue with Rudolph means the Steelers are choosing the veteran backup over a healthy Kenny Pickett,…

The First Read: What's at stake in the NFL playoff race in Week 18? Plus, risers/sliders from Week 17

The First Read: What's at stake in the NFL playoff race in Week 18? Plus, risers/sliders from Week 17

In The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha provides a snapshot of the hottest stories and trends heading into Week 18 of the 2023 NFL season, including: Who’s up/down after Week 17? Sunday’s biggest surprise. Games to revisit on NFL+. Most intriguing Week 18 matchup. Top five MVP candidates. But first, an overview of what’s at stake…

NFL announces Week 18 schedule for 2023 season with Bills-Dolphins on 'Sunday Night Football'

The NFL on Sunday night announced its full Week 18 schedule for Saturday, Jan. 6, and Sunday, Jan. 7, and the regular season will come to a close in Miami. The Buffalo Bills (10-6) and Miami Dolphins (11-5) will square off for the AFC East title on Sunday Night Football. Week 18 action kicks off…

Bears fans, teammates praise QB Justin Fields after performance vs. Falcons: 'We all want Justin'

On the day the Chicago Bears clinched the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft — holding the Carolina Panthers’ selection — Justin Fields gave more for the front office to consider in the coming months. Playing one of his best games, Fields completed 20 of 32 passes for 268 yards with a…

Chiefs CB L'Jarius Sneed on Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's comments: 'Check the stats'

Ja'Marr Chase tossed kerosene on the Cincinnati Bengals-Kansas City Chiefs rivalry last week, saying in the days leading up to Sunday’s tilt that “nothing” stood out about the K.C. secondary. Chase continued to fan the flames during the contest, eventually leading to a scuffle that included Chiefs corner L'Jarius Sneed. He kept it up after…

Todd Bowles on Buccaneers' loss to Saints: 'Doesn't matter who we played today … we wouldn't have won the game'

On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced a New Orleans Saints team that knew it needed a win to keep their postseason hopes alive. Todd Bowles’ club didn’t match that intensity. The Bucs got punched in the mouth early and didn’t respond, falling 23-13. Baker Mayfield and the offense went three-and-out on four of their…

Jordan Love on Packers' Week 18 win-and-in scenario: 'Everyone remembers last year'

The Green Bay Packers find themselves in the exact situation that unfolded a year ago: Beat an eliminated division opponent at home in Week 18 to make the postseason tournament. Last year, the Aaron Rodgers-led Packers came up short against the Detroit Lions. Jordan Love‘s crew faces a Chicago Bears club that has won four…

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni following upset loss to Cardinals: We need to get issues 'fixed fast'

The Philadelphia Eagles fell at home, 35-31, to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, a brutal outing that saw Philly lose control of the NFC East, dropping behind Dallas with a game left. Coach Nick Sirianni knows if they want to return to the Super Bowl, the Eagles must figure out their issues quickly. “Path might…

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