A Wild Week 18: Final NFL Sunday Brings Turmoil, Answers, and Franchise‑Shifting Moments

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Jan 5, 2026 19:053.1K views
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Kevin Clark breaks down the biggest winners and losers from Week 18, including why a single missed kick in Ravens/Steelers may shape the next decade for both franchises. From Atlanta’s long-overdue reset, to major questions looming for Baltimore, Las Vegas, and New York, this was one of the most illuminating days of the NFL year. Kevin digs into: Why rookie kickers feel more pressure when trailing than when tied How the Ravens’ long-term outlook may have changed overnight What Atlanta, the Raiders, and Giants should actually be looking for in their next head coach Why the “Patriot Way” should finally be retired Seattle’s rise, Baltimore’s flaws, and Kevin’s biggest miss of the season 0:00 - Week 18 Winners & Losers 4:30 - Winner: Atlanta Falcons 6:34 - Loser: Las Vegas Raiders 7:43 - Winner: New York Jets 9:22 - WInners & Losers from Ravens/Steelers 12:51 - On the Colts retaining Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen 15:10 - Loser: New York Giants 16:27 - Winners: Seattle Seahawks & San Francisco 49ers ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/nfl #ESPN