Top photos from Week 18 of the NFL season
Photo highlights from the 18th week of the NFL season.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard (15) runs for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) to set an NFL record for sacks in the regular season during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, left, escapes pressure from Miami Dolphins linebacker Quinton Bell during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) celebrates after making an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (89) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
An Atlanta Falcons fan celebrates in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Houston Texans linebacker Henry To'oto'o (39) celebrates his fumble recovery against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) commits pass interference near the goal line against New Orleans Saints wide receiver Dante Pettis (11) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (2) makes a catch for first down against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) fails to make a catch in front of Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Jacksonville Jaguars place-kicker Cam Little (39) celebrates his 67-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) catches a touchdown pass against Cleveland Browns cornerback Sam Webb during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Green Bay Packers running back Chris Brooks (30) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) and linebacker Eric Wilson (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, right, is tackled Seattle Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. VΓ‘squez)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, left, talks with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold after an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. VΓ‘squez)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Deven Thompkins (83) carries against New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) scores a touchdown as he is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (23) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) makes a catch for a touchdown over Tennessee Titans safety Sanoussi Kane, below, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Sam Webb celebrates after returning a fumble for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
An Atlanta Falcons fan cheers in the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) pulls in a touchdown pass that was called back on a penalty in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs around the tackle attempt from Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Benjamin Morrison (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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