Jan 02, 20:00

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, January 2, 2026 4:40 PM Steelers' Watt feels 'no limitations,' set for return       T.J. Watt said he is looking forward to his return from a punctured lung and that he hasn't discussing playing on a snap count against the Ravens.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, January 2, 2026 4:40 PM Diggs, Barmore decline to discuss facing charges       Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive tackle Christian Barmore both declined to comment on the pending charges against each player in separate assault cases.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, January 2, 2026 5:14 PM McVay to play L.A. starters regardless of seeding       Even if the Rams are locked into their seed on Sunday, coach Sean McVay plans to play his healthy starters against the Cardinals.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, January 2, 2026 4:40 PM Bills QB Allen (foot) expected to start vs. Jets       Bills QB Josh Allen has no injury designation for the team's regular-season finale at Highmark Stadium, but there is no word on how much of the game against the Jets the starter would play. Allen has the second-longest active starts streak (121).

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, January 2, 2026 4:40 PM Vikings to start QB McCarthy in season finale       Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will start the team's final game of the season Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, January 2, 2026 4:40 PM Ravens give 13-year vet NT Jenkins 1st extension       The Ravens and nose tackle John Jenkins have agreed to a one-year extension. It is the first contract extension in Jenkins' 13-year NFL career.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, January 2, 2026 4:40 PM Titans GM to now manage team's 53-man roster       Titans GM Mike Borgonzi will now have final say over the 53-man roster, and he will spearhead the upcoming search for a new head coach.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, January 2, 2026 4:40 PM Sources: Aikman to advise Fins on GM search       The Dolphins have brought on Hall of Fame quarterback and ESPN analyst Troy Aikman as a consultant to advise the organization on its general manager search process, according to sources.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, January 2, 2026 4:40 PM 🍼 Jordan Love, Ronika Stone expecting first child       The Green Bay Packers quarterback and pro volleyball player announced her pregnancy on New Year's day.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, January 2, 2026 3:04 PM An advanced analytics look at Panthers-Bucs, Seahawks-49ers, Ravens-Steelers       Next Gen Stats looks at Baker Mayfield holding the ball too long, the Seahawks' pressure, and Zay Flowers' success vs. man.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, January 2, 2026 2:38 PM The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks, projected Week 18 scores       An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.