NFL Week 18
Buccaneers edge Panthers 16-14 in rainy NFC South showdown
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 16-14 in a sloppy, rain-soaked Week 18 matchup at Raymond James Stadium, halting a four-game skid and keeping their NFC South title hopes alive. A late Panthers touchdown narrowed the gap, but Tampa Bay sealed the win with a crucial first-down conversion. The division champion will finish 8-9, pending Sunday's Falcons-Saints result.
As the NFL regular season concluded this past weekend, several ex-Penn State Nittany Lions made notable contributions for their teams. Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington and tight end Brenton Strange each scored touchdowns in a dominant win over the Tennessee Titans. Other former players also stood out in their respective games.
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The Chicago Bears, riding high at 11-5 under first-year head coach Ben Johnson, face the Detroit Lions on Sunday with a chance to clinch the NFC's No. 2 playoff seed. A win would set up a third matchup against the Green Bay Packers in the Super Wild Card Weekend. The Lions, eliminated from contention, aim to play spoiler under Dan Campbell.
The Baltimore Ravens face the Pittsburgh Steelers in a decisive AFC North showdown on Sunday Night Football, with the winner clinching the division title and a playoff berth while the loser is eliminated. Lamar Jackson is expected to return from a back injury, boosting Baltimore's chances against a Steelers team missing suspended wide receiver DK Metcalf. This marks the first such high-stakes finale in the rivalry's history.
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Following initial previews of the high-stakes AFC North finale, Lamar Jackson is confirmed to start for the Ravens despite a back contusion. The Steelers, hosting Sunday's 8:20 PM EST clash at Acrisure Stadium, continue to navigate key absences like suspended WR DK Metcalf and injured TE Darnell Washington, while finalizing defensive tweaks.