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

Ravens vs. Steelers on Sunday Night Football also has high stakes, with the winner taking the AFC North title and the loser going home to watch the playoffs. Ravens two-time league MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson says he will return from a back injury that kept him out last week, and the Ravens are 3.5-point favorites at DraftKings.

One of the biggest dates on the NFL calendar for fans of struggling teams is Black Monday. The first day after the close of the regular season is when teams routinely announce that a head coach has been fired, trying to find a new path forward, hopefully with renewed success.

Keep up with the 2025 NFL season on FOX Sports. Prior to the final injury report, which lists players as questionable, doubtful or out, NFL teams use practice designations to update player injury statuses. This can include DNP (did not participate), LP (limited participant) or FP (full participant).

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL game to be played on January 4, 2026 on ESPN.

As such, many fans have already shifted to offseason mode and are tracking where the Lions can pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, some even actively rooting for a loss against the Chicago Bears in Week 18 to improve the Lions' NFL draft positioning.

With the NFL regular season almost complete, it's time to check in on the top rookies and assess how they fared in their debut campaigns.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears NFL game to be played on January 4, 2026 on ESPN.

Former Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis will open a new chapter in his life, and that’s entering the NFL Draft. The process can be exciting