Pregame analysis and predictions of the Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears NFL game to be played on January 4, 2026 on ESPN.

The Rams "need to play better football," so their starters will play, while the Eagles and Chargers are among those who will rest players.

Philip Rivers’ fairytale return to the NFL will end this weekend. The Colts quarterback told Kay Adams on “ Up & Adams ” earlier this week that he will consider himself officially finished as a pro following Indianapolis’ tilt with the Texans on Sunday.

Former Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis will open a new chapter in his life, and that’s entering the NFL Draft. The process can be exciting

Must-win AFC North and NFC South showdowns? No. 1 seeds on the line? We have picks, predictions, stats and what's at stake for every Week 18 game.

Keep up with the 2025 NFL season on FOX Sports. Prior to the final injury report, which lists players as questionable, doubtful or out, NFL teams use practice designations to update player injury statuses. This can include DNP (did not participate), LP (limited participant) or FP (full participant).

Texas tight end Jack Endries told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Friday that he will enter the NFL draft. The 6-foot-4, 236-pound Endries turned 33 receptions into 346 yards and three touchdowns this season.

As such, many fans have already shifted to offseason mode and are tracking where the Lions can pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, some even actively rooting for a loss against the Chicago Bears in Week 18 to improve the Lions' NFL draft positioning.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay indicated Friday that he plans to play his starters Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals regardless of whether or not the team can improve its playoff seeding.

The New York Jets haven’t been to the playoffs since 2010. The Raiders have only two over the last 23 years. Cleveland, since returning as an