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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, right, hands off to running back Rico Dowdle (5) during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Steelers, Panthers, Jaguars secure division titles. Broncos clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers sent Lamar Jackson and the Ravens home for the playoffs.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

NFL roundup: Steelers make big plays, escape Lions

Jaylen Warren rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns, Kenneth Gainwell caught a highlight-reel touchdown pass, and the Pittsburgh Steelers escaped with a 29-24 win over the host Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) gets rid of the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

NFL playoffs will miss Mahomes, Brady and Manning for the first time since the 1998 season

Since Manning made his playoff debut in his second season in 1999, at least one of those quarterbacks has been on center stage almost every January.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is injured after being tackled by Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand (91) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons ruin NFL’s Week 1

The NFL lost two of its all-time greatest players to serious knee injuries in a span of a few hours on Sunday.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young celebrates after an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

NFL division races tighten after a weekend full of surprises and upsets

Five of the eight divisions have two teams tied for the top spot or separated by less than a game.

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (5) runs with the ball during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

NFL roundup: Rico Dowdle plays big vs. former team as Panthers edge Cowboys

Bryce Young threw for three touchdowns, Rico Dowdle rushed for 183 yards and caught a touchdown pass against his former team and the Carolina Panthers beat the Dallas Cowboys 30-27 with a field goal on the final play.