Ted D. Bear (left) and Baxter (right) playing on the field.

PUPPY BOWL XVIII

Ted D. Bear (left) and Baxter (right) playing on the field.

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Puppy Bowl XVIII Post Game Highlights

What a reBARKable game! The puppies of Team Fluff and Team Ruff gave it their all, and we couldn't be more proud. With a final score of 73-69, Team Fluff slid into the end zone for a last-minute victory.

Missed the action? Stream Puppy Bowl XVIII now on discovery+.

February 13, 2022

Raise the woof! Team Fluff's Coach Snoop Dogg waited 365 days for this rematch against defending champs, Team Ruff, coached by none other than Martha Stewart.

After the National Anthem, the big game for little dogs began!

1st Quarter

Emily (left) and Dinozzo (right) standing on the field.

PUPPY BOWL XVIII

Emily (left) and Dinozzo (right) standing on the field.

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Tony Aviles

Team Fluff was determined to win back the most beloved treasure in puppy sports–the Lombarky trophy.

Team Fluff started with a strong lead as Birch galloped into the end zone for the first touchdown of the game. After their loss last year, Team Fluff was looking for some redemption... starting the game off 7-0.

Team Ruff's Lulu and Emmylou came right out of the gates with high energy. But these pups were are all bark and no bite! Team Fluff scored again, cementing their lead at 14-0.

After a quick pep talk from their coaches, Team Ruff scored a touchdown, finally starting to catch up to their fluffy competitors.

Ellington blew past Chorizo to score another touchdown for Team Ruff. But Chorizo couldn't be kept down for long. Working with his puppy teammates, Chorizo snuck around the defense to score a touchdown for Team Fluff.

The first quarter ended with Team Fluff still in the lead and a score of 21-7.

2nd Quarter

Sky running on the field with a toy in her mouth.

PUPPY BOWL XVIII

Sky running on the field with a toy in her mouth.

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Tony Aviles

Bimini and Tayce showed off their fancy footwork, all while keeping the crowd and each other hyped! Mario grabbed a toy and headed for the end zone, but it was a fumble.

Dan the Ref called a few penalties that set the pups back. From dogpiling to an illegal beagle formation, the pups had to get it together.

With a score of 28-24, Team Ruff was catching up to Team Fluff.

Ted D. Bear scored a touchdown, proving to be a very valuable player for Team Ruff. With seconds to go in the first half, Ted D. Bear's play took the underdogs Team Ruff into the lead with a score of 31-28.

Halftime

The world-famous Kitty Halftime Show kicked off to a great start. These fantastic felines had the crowd going wild. The kitties were hyped for their seaside shindig and gave the performance of nine lifetimes.

3rd Quarter

Surf (left) and Irwin (right) running on the field. Irwin holds a ball in his mouth.

PUPPY BOWL XVIII

Surf (left) and Irwin (right) running on the field. Irwin holds a ball in his mouth.

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Tony Aviles

Anything can happen at Puppy Bowl stadium. Kirby took the snap, and tiptoed down the sideline to score a touchdown for Team Fluff. The cheerleaders went wild.

The 3rd quarter ended with a score of 52-48, with Team Fluff in the lead.

4th Quarter

Ellington (left) chasing Chorizo (right) on the field.

PUPPY BOWL XVIII

Ellington (left) chasing Chorizo (right) on the field.

Photo by: Tony Aviles

Tony Aviles

After another score for Team Fluff, the game really started heating up.

After the kickoff, Team Ruff and Team Fluff were at a standoff. Then, Wasabi scored a touchdown. Elmo and his dog Tango were shocked!

Soon after, Odell Barkham scored a touchdown bringing Team Ruff into the lead, with a score of 69-66.

Puppy Bowl XVIII Highlights

With time running out in the last stretch of the game, this canine cliffhanger was about to be decided.

Down by 3, Fluff's Chorizo took the toy. With only 7 seconds left, Chorizo avoided a defender and ran to the end zone. Touchdown! This seven-point scamper won the game for Team Fluff.

Congratulations Puppy Bowl XVIII champions, Team Fluff!

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The Ulti-mutt Fan Guide to Puppy Bowl XVIII

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Snoop and Martha Return to Coach Puppy Bowl XVIII

The legendary duo, Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg, are returning to the other ‘big game’ this year. They'll be hosting, and also coaching at PUPPY BOWL XVIII, streaming on discovery+ and airing on Animal Planet Sunday, February 13 at 2PM ET/11AM PT.

Catch the Puppy Bowl Official Scrimmage Only on TikTok

Before you stream PUPPY BOWL XVII on discovery+ this Sunday, February 7 at 2PM ET/11AM PT, get a sneak peek at the puppy scrimmage to end all scrimmages. Watch Team Ruff and Team Fluff go head to head LIVE over on @AnimalPlanet's TikTok on Saturday, February 6 at 2PM ET.

Barking News: Snoop and Martha Host Puppy Bowl XVII

The O.G. dynamic duo, Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg, are joining in on the other ‘big game’ this year, as hosts of PUPPY BOWL XVII, streaming on discovery+ and airing on Animal Planet Sunday, February 7 at 2PM ET/11AM PT.

Here's Everything Puppy Bowl You Can Stream to Get the Paw-ty Started

Puppies, kittens, and Snoop Dogg, oh my! Get ready to gear up for PUPPY BOWL XVII - streaming on discovery+ on Sunday February 7 and airing on Animal Planet at 2PM ET/ 11AM PT! But before the big game, here's everything you can stream now and leading up to Puppy Bowl. Join NFL players, major celebs, and of course, puppies galore on Puppy Bowl Sunday.Updated: February 7, 2021

Bracketology: Benny Wins in a Landslide Victory

Team Ruff and Team Fluff favorites went nose to nose in the final round. But in a landslide victory, Benny took home the title of Most Pup-ular! See his path to victory and highlights from the Pupularity Playoffs. See all the pups in action during PUPPY BOWL XVIII on Sunday, February 13 at 2p ET on discovery+ and Animal Planet.