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

Colin Cowherd unveils his Week 18 Blazin' 5, including whether the Seattle Seahawks or San Francisco 49ers will win the NFC West and if the Pittsburgh Steelers will pull off an upset win over the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC North crown.

The Indianapolis Colts have ruled out four players for Sunday's Week 18 game against the Houston Texans. Cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf) will not play. Gardner suffered the injury last week against the Colts. That was his first game back after being sidelined for three weeks with a calf injury.

The final week of the 2025 NFL season is here and the playoff picture is mostly settled. Twelve of 14 spots are already claimed. We’re only waiting to see whether the Bucs or Panthers win the NFC South and whether the Steelers or Ravens win the AFC North.

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The Eagles plan to rest several starters in their regular-season finale against the Commanders.

Indianapolis Colts' cornerback Sauce Gardner has been ruled out of the team's Week 18 matchup with the Houston Texans. Gardner suffered a calf injury in last week's game against Jacksonville, forcing him to exit the game early. He has not practiced at all this week.

The Buffalo Bills have decisions to make on whether to rest or play a number of banged-up pieces against the New York Jets on Sunday

Cowboys' Week 18 plans for Dak Prescott vs. Joe Milton revealed by ESPN's Todd Archer originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Dallas Cowboys could take pretty much any approach they want to Week 18.