After New England's quick opening drive, Miami moved methodically down the field and also got into the red zone. After Jaylen Wright was tackled for a loss by Milton Williams (who made his return to the lineup today) earlier in the series, the Pats got a stop on fourth down to preserve their 7-0 advantage.

Here are five of the most compelling storylines to follow in Week 18.

The final week of the NFL's regular season is a upon us, and it's a little bittersweet for fans and bettors. On one hand, the playoffs are coming and there will

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If the Texans are going to make a serious playoff run, it's their league-best defense that will drive them there, and Anderson Jr. is the MVP for Houston's defensive unit. In his third season, the team captain has posted his best year yet with 12 sacks for 101 yards lost, the fourth-most among pass rushers.

The Carolina Panthers advanced to the NFL playoffs on Sunday without stepping onto the field, capturing a post-season berth on tie-breakers thanks to Atlanta's 19-17 victory over New Orleans.In a three-way head-to-head results tie-breaker,