One of those players was senior defensive back Latrell McCutchin Sr., and he announced via Instagram on Monday that he would declare for the 2026 NFL Draft. McCutchin Sr. is a prime example of loyalty, and he stayed despite coaching changes and a 4-8 season because he loved the University of Houston.

Yes, the Jacksonville Jaguars have made the NFL playoffs. They clinched a spot last week with the combination of beating the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts losing to the San Francisco.

On Saturday, Dec. 27, quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans travel to face quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers at 4:30 p.m. ET, exclusively on NFL Network.

The National Football League only has one more week of regular season action. So, how does the NFL playoff picture stack up ahead of Week 18?

Following yet another loss, the Indianapolis Colts dropped -- just a bit -- in the latest Week 18 NFL power rankings. The Colts ' 23-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars this past Sunday was the team's sixth in a row. Before kickoff of that game even took place, the Colts were eliminated from playoff contention after a Houston win.

NFL Week 18 power rankings after Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans win again. Where are they ranked now?

DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans are locked in competition against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17, but fallout from their Week 16 win over the Las Vegas Raiders looms large. Specifically, the NFL took additional interest in a play involving Texans ...