It was the last Sunday of the NFL’s regular-season schedule, but it was salving the excitement in one camp, bringing playoff conditions in another, while also surprising with a shocking reality. Here are all the synopses of the big stories of Week 18:
Eagles Secured the NFC No. 1 Seed When Defeated by 49ers
If you thought this game had any sort of previewing NFC Championship, well you’re wrong. The Eagles did hold off a tough 27-midnight Sunday defeat of the San Francisco 49ers, thereby clinching the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Hurts led the episodes with three touchdowns, including one late in the fourth quarter to wrap things up.
This victory ensured Philadelphia would enjoy home-field advantage for the playoffs and land a first-round bye, with the 49ers settling for the No. 2 seed.
Broncos Clinch the Playoff Ticket
Breaking the strange, slow start to the campaign, Denver turned that recovery into the magic wand into a 23-16 win in Las Vegas over the Raiders, making it the first playoff berth for the Broncos since 2015. Russell Wilson had 250 yards and two touchdowns while being assisted by the defense, which earned a game-sealing interception in the final minutes.
“This team never stopped believing,” Wilson said. “We fought for this moment, and now we’re ready for the next challenge.”
The burden on the Broncos now becomes one as they head into the postseason Wild Card, with the possibility of a long run.
Star WR Shocks Fans: ‘I am Out’
The day ended with a shocking twist as Buffalo Bills star wide receiver Stefon Diggs announced not making the playoffs on personal grounds.
“I’ve got to step away,” Diggs stated through an enigmatic social media post. “This isn’t an easy decision, but it is the right decision for me.”
