Week 18 of the NFL is here and there are four division titles and two playoff spots still to be determined on Saturday, Jan. 3 and Sunday, Jan. 4.

The Miami Dolphins, led by quarterback Quinn Ewers, face the New England Patriots, led by quarterback Drake Maye, on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

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Head to NBC and Peacock to watch the Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers game. Live coverage begins with Football Night In America at 7 PM ET.

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The Steelers host the Ravens on Sunday night with the winner claiming the AFC North title. Here is what you need to know before kickoff.

The New England Patriots look to finish off their bid for the No. 1 seed in the AFC Playoffs as they wrap up the regular season with a home matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

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Elsewhere around the league, the Falcons announced they are moving on from head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot. Elsewhere, the Colts are standing pat with GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen returning in 2026.

Week 17 of the NFL season is here and with only two games left for each team and seven division titles still up for grabs, there are a lot of important football games set to take place between Thursday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Dec. 29.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots NFL game to be played on January 4, 2026 on ESPN.