Eagles are favored by 4.5, Chiefs by 1.5, in conference championships
The teams are set, and so are the initial betting lines. DraftKings has the Eagles as 4.5-point favorites over the Commanders in the NFC Championship. The Chiefs are favored by 1.5 in their rematch with the Bills. The Eagles beat the Commanders at home on a Thursday night in Week
NFC Championship is nightmare scenario for Giants’ John Mara
The NFC Championship Game matchup is set, and New York Giants fans couldn’t be more incensed. This year’s contest will feature a battle between NFC East Division rivals in the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, two teams that have come to haunt New York in more ways than one. Particularly,
Ravens close to within 14-10 as Bills S Taylor Rapp is carted
Bills safety Taylor Rapp played only 16 snaps of the team’s loss to the Ravens in Week 4. He had an interception early in Sunday’s game, but Rapp now is in the X-ray room. Rapp is questionable to return with a hip injury after being carted from the sideline. With
Bears To Interview Eddie George For Head Coaching Position
As GM Ryan Poles promised at the outset of the Bears’ current head coaching search, the club has been rather thorough in exploring its HC options (as seen in our head coaching search tracker). Chicago is now adding a surprising name to its long list of candidates, as Jay Glazer
Derrick Henry’s touchdown run draws Ravens within 21-19
Derrick Henry and the Ravens have it going now. Baltimore ran for 68 yards on its seven-play, 80-yard drive that now has them within 21-19 after a failed two-point conversion. Henry had runs of 6, 3, 17, 15 and 5 yards. The 17-yarder came on third-and-1, and the 5-yarder as
Former head of NFL officiating defends penalties in Chiefs win
Two penalties in favor of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during Saturday’s divisional-round game against the Houston Texans reignited debate on how the officials protect quarterbacks. From ESPN’s commentators to the Texans’ coaches, there were questions about whether the referees made the right calls, but according to the NFL,
Josh Allen’s two touchdown runs help Bills to 21-10 halftime lead
The Ravens beat the Bills 35-10 in Week 4 in Baltimore. Today is a different day in a different place. The Bills lead the Ravens 21-10 at halftime Sunday in the final divisional round playoff game of the weekend. It is Baltimore’s biggest halftime deficit of the season. Bills quarterback
Todd Monken Interviews Go Well, Previous HC Experience Helping
Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is currently calling one of the most important games of his coaching career, something he spent almost all week preparing for. Unfortunately, he had to spend any free time he had interviewing for what could be the biggest jobs of his career. Despite the distraction
Bills convert Lamar Jackson’s second turnover into a touchdown, 14-7 lead
Lamar Jackson threw four interceptions and lost five fumbles in the regular season. He has thrown an interception and lost a fumble in the first half Sunday. The Bills didn’t do anything with the first takeaway after Dion Dawkins was called for a phantom hold, but the second one Buffalo
Rams-Eagles takeaways: Coaching decisions nearly derail Philly
As cold as it was in snowy Philadelphia, the Eagles had to sweat out their divisional-round win over the Rams, 28-22. Here are three takeaways from a divisional-round thriller that sets up an all-NFC East conference championship game between the Commanders and Eagles next Sunday. Knee-jerk reaction: Jalen Hurts‘ lower
Bills answer to tie the game 7-7
The shootout is on in Buffalo. Despite the cold, wind and snow, the Ravens and Bills both scored on their opening possession. The Ravens took a 7-0 lead on an eight-play, 73-yard touchdown drive, and the Bills answered with an 11-play, 70-yard touchdown drive. The Ravens converted two third downs,
Bears QB Caleb Williams Undergoes Minor Wrist Surgery
Caleb Williams‘ offseason development will be key for the Bears’ chances of taking a step forward next year. Chicago’s franchise quarterback is set to be fully healthy for 2025, but he did undergo a recent procedure. Williams had a minor elective surgery on his right (i.e. throwing) wrist, ESPN’s Courtney
Commanders G Sam Cosmi has torn ACL
It was already known that Commanders guard Sam Cosmi’s knee injury would keep him out for the balance of the postseason. He’ll likely be out even longer than that. The team announced on Sunday that Cosmi suffered a torn ACL. A second-round pick in Cosmi, 25, became a full-time, full-season
Bears QB Caleb Williams undergoes minor wrist surgery
Caleb Williams‘ offseason development will be key for the Bears’ chances of taking a step forward next year. Chicago’s franchise quarterback is set to be fully healthy for 2025, but he did undergo a recent procedure. Williams had a minor elective surgery on his right (i.e. throwing) wrist, ESPN’s Courtney
Ravens WR Zay Flowers is inactive vs. Bills
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers went through a pregame test of his injured knee, but team decision-makers didn’t see enough for him to play today. Flowers is among the Ravens’ inactives. Flowers has not practiced or played since injuring his knee on his 14th snap in a Week 18 win
Cowboys Expected To Expand HC Search; Kliff Kingsbury On Team’s Radar?
Given the timing on the decision to move on from Mike McCarthy, the Cowboys are slightly behind other head coach-needy teams around the NFL. A list of candidates has emerged over the past few days, but it could grow in the near future. [RELATED: HC Search Tracker] Ian Rapoport of NFL
Rams sack Jalen Hurts for safety, trail Eagles 16-15
The Rams have scored two defensive points and narrowed Philadelphia’s lead to just one point late in the third quarter. Nose tackle Neville Gallimore and outside linebacker Keir Thomas split a sack on Jalen Hurts in the end zone for a safety, making the score 16-15, Eagles. Los Angeles punter
Watch: Eagles RB Saquon Barkley scores 62-yard TD vs. Rams
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley continues to cement himself as a playoff performer. Late in the first quarter of Sunday’s divisional-round game against the Los Angeles Rams, Barkley rushed for a 62-yard touchdown, giving the Eagles a 13-7 lead. According to NFL senior researcher Tony Holzman-Escareno, the big play
Eagles lead Rams 13-10 at halftime of divisional round
The Eagles have broken off a couple of big runs in the first half of Sunday’s game and lead the divisional matchup with the Rams 13-10 at halftime. Quarterback Jalen Hurts scored on a 44-yard touchdown run to cap Philadelphia’s first drive. Then Saquon Barkley sprinted for a 62-yard touchdown
Bills Could Adjust QB Josh Allen’s Contract In Offseason
Bills QB Josh Allen will square off against Ravens QB Lamar Jackson in a highly-anticipated divisional round matchup today. This offseason, Allen may receive a bump that puts his pay more in line with his Baltimore counterpart and his other peers in the top tier of the league’s signal-callers. According
Saquon Barkley runs for 62-yard touchdown, Eagles lead 13-7
The one thing the Rams knew they couldn’t do against the Eagles was give up long touchdowns to running back Saquon Barkley. But it just happened late in the first quarter. Barkley took a handoff 62 yards to the house, giving Philadelphia a 13-7 lead with 1:07 left in the
Report: Cowboys could add one big name to their head coach search
The Dallas Cowboys seem to be in no rush to find a new head coach, and they might be looking to add another big name to their list of potential candidates. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media said Sunday that he would not be surprised if the Cowboys request to interview
Jalen Hurts 44-yard touchdown run gives Eagles 6-0 lead
When the Eagles played the Rams in November, Saquon Barkley led the way with a season-high 255 yards rushing. But quarterback Jalen Hurts started Sunday’s divisional-round matchup with a big run of his own. Hurts took a designed QB run 44 yards to the end zone to give Philadelphia an
Saints’ Paulson Adebo Expecting Training Camp Return; CB Addresses Free Agency
One of several key contributors who missed considerable time in 2024 for the Saints was Paulson Adebo. The fourth-year corner continues to recover from a broken femur as he approaches his first trip to free agency. Adebo suffered his injury in mid-October and immediately underwent surgery. His absence was strongly felt
Raiders interview Commanders assistant G.M. Lance Newmark
Tom Brady called Saturday’s Commanders win over the Lions and the team he owns will be interviewing someone with a hand in putting both of those teams together on Sunday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Raiders are interviewing Commanders assistant G.M. Lance Newmark for their vacant General Manager
Commanders fear significant knee injury for starting OL
The Commanders pulled off a stunning upset of the NFC’s top-seeded Lions in the divisional round contest, though the win came with a price. Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Washington fears that starting right guard Sam Cosmi suffered a significant knee injury during the game, and Cosmi is
Walt Anderson: Under current rules, officials were correct to penalize Texans on Saturday
A pair of penalties against the Texans in Saturday’s 23-14 loss to the Chiefs drew a lot of scrutiny during and after the game, but the NFL’s head of officiating said both calls were correct under the current rules. Senior vice president of officiating Walt Anderson said on NFL Network
Commanders Fear Significant Knee Injury For RG Sam Cosmi
The Commanders pulled off a stunning upset of the NFC’s top-seeded Lions in last night’s divisional round contest, though the win came with a price. Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network (video link), Washington fears that starting right guard Sam Cosmi suffered a significant knee injury during the game,
Raiders to have second G.M. interviews with Brandon Brown, Chad Alexander
The Raiders will move their search for a new General Manager to a new stage on Monday. According to multiple reports, the team will hold second interviews with Giants assistant G.M. Brandon Brown and Chargers assistant G.M. Chad Alexander on Monday. Both interviews will take place in person after both
Bills could adjust QB Josh Allen’s contract in offseason
Bills QB Josh Allen will square off against Ravens QB Lamar Jackson in a highly-anticipated divisional round matchup Sunday. This offseason, Allen may receive a bump that puts his pay more in line with his Baltimore counterpart and his other peers in the top tier of the league’s signal-callers. According
Commanders G Sam Cosmi to have MRI on knee, likely out for rest of postseason
The Commanders will likely be without a starting offensive lineman as they try to advance to the Super Bowl. Right guard Sam Cosmi had to leave Saturday night’s win over the Lions with a knee injury and Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports he is having an MRI to determine
Bucs LB Lavonte David Likely To Retire? Team Likely To Part Ways With OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka
After the Buccaneers’ season came to an end in the wildcard round of the playoffs last week, linebacker Lavonte David expressed uncertainty about his playing future. The franchise icon also contemplated retirement last offseason before re-signing with the club on a one-year, $9MM accord, and according to Rick Stroud of
Rams vs Eagles weather update: Winter storm warning in Philadelphia today
Weather will be a factor in today’s Rams-Eagles game. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning that covers the Southeast Pennsylvania area, including Philadelphia, where the Rams and Eagles will kick off today at 3 p.m. ET. “The forecast has trended colder and snowier so we’ve expanded
Former Heisman Trophy winner to interview for Bears job
The Chicago Bears are reportedly planning to bring in a former NFL star to interview for their head coach vacancy. Eddie George was scheduled to interview for the Bears head coach job on Sunday, according to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports. George just finished his fourth season as the head
Joe Mixon: You can never leave it in the ref’s hands
The Texans made some history in Kansas City on Saturday. They became the first team to lose a playoff game while outgaining their opponents by more than 100 yards and not turning the ball over. There were several areas to point to when trying to explain the 23-14 loss, including
Raiders To Interview Lance Newmark For GM Position
The Raiders will interview Commanders assistant general manager Lance Newmark for their GM post today, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It was reported just a few days ago that Newmark had a “leg up” on the competition for the Las Vegas job even though the club had not yet formally requested
Amik Robertson to have surgery on broken arm
Injuries were a constant for the Lions defense during the 2024 season and they kept adding to the list in Saturday’s loss to the Commanders. Cornerback Amik Robertson went to the locker room early in the first half and would not return to the season-ending 45-31 home defeat. Head coach
Kris Boyd on shoving coach: It was a 10-second thing, that’s not in my character
After the opening kickoff in Kansas City on Saturday, Houston’s Kris Boyd took off his helmet, ran off the field and shoved special teams coach Frank Ross. Boyd was penalized for taking off his helmet and questioned after the game about why he would shove his coach, but Boyd downplayed
NFL Rumors: Latest on Mike Tomlin Trade, Ben Johnson and Raiders, Jaguars HC Jobs | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Johnson is a popular candidate for many positions, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, where is joined by former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh as one of the favorites to land that job, per NFL Insider Albert Breer for SI. Johnson would be an intriguing option because he would have the
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs reach AFC Championship Game No. 7 with win over Texans
Patrick Mahomes has been the Chiefs’ starting quarterback for seven seasons. And Mahomes has led the Chiefs to seven AFC Championship Games. Kansas City will host the AFC title game once again next Sunday after today’s 23-14 win over Houston in the divisional round of the playoffs. The Chiefs took
Broncos fire coach days after season ends
The Denver Broncos have fired one of their coaches less than a week after their season came to an end. The Broncos were hammered by the Buffalo Bills 31-7 in their wild-card round playoff game on Sunday. The team got out to a 7-0 lead and later had a chance
DeMeco Ryans: We knew coming into this game it was us versus everybody
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans stopped short of directly criticizing a couple of penalties that took a heavy toll on his team during a postgame press conference on Saturday, but he made it pretty clear that he felt the officiating tilted in the Chiefs’ direction. A pair of penalties called
Cowboys great makes his endorsement for team’s HC job
Jason Witten’s list of supporters is very quickly growing. Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware spoke this week to Andy Nesbitt of Sports Illustrated. During the interview, Ware endorsed the ex-Cowboys tight end Witten to be the team’s next head coach. “I think he would do well in the locker
Brian Robinson puts Commanders up 10-7 in second quarter
The Commanders have moved in front of the Lions in the second quarter on Saturday night. Running back Brian Robinson ran for a two-yard score to cap an 12-play, 78-yard drive with 10:55 to play in the first half. The score put the Commanders up 10-7 in Detroit. The drive
Watch: Travis Kelce reception leads to Chiefs TD vs. Texans
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ connection with tight end Travis Kelce is as strong as ever. During the second quarter of Kansas City’s home divisional-round game against the Texans, Mahomes completed a 49-yard pass to Kelce that set up the Chiefs’ first touchdown three plays later. Kelce caught Mahomes’ pass in
Lions’ 2025 Free Agents, Targets and Draft Needs After NFL Playoff Loss | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Chargers edge Khalil MackScott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Detroit’s defense was repeatedly impacted by injuries this season. Even if the Lions are healthy and retain most of their free agents, though, they could afford to add more talent to that side of the ball. The Lions ended the regular
Watch: Sam LaPorta makes absurd TD catch vs. Commanders
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff should thank second-year tight end Sam LaPorta for bailing him out on a key play in Saturday’s divisional-round matchup against the Washington Commanders. Early in the second quarter of Detroit’s home game, Goff was pressured on a 1st-and-goal and threw a pass before he fell.
Dan Campbell: Commanders earned that win, Lions didn’t
After a season in which the Lions were the NFL’s best team for most of the year, they were bounced out of the playoffs by an underdog Commanders team. And Lions coach Dan Campbell said the team that deserved to win won. “They earned that win and we didn’t,” Campbell
Aaron Glenn A HC Candidate In Dallas?
Compared to the other open head coaching positions, we have heard relatively little about the possibilities in Dallas. So far, the names connected to the Cowboys are few and far between as the team has interviewed just two candidates and only has one other interview on the schedule. That makes
Sam LaPorta’s circus catch puts Lions back in front
It looks like the shootout is on in Detroit. The Lions have moved back in front of the Commanders a little more than three minutes after the Commanders took their first lead of the game. The Lions are up 14-10 after a spectacular catch by tight end Sam LaPorta. LaPorta