The ‘Winning NFL playoff debuts’ quiz
No matter the success a quarterback has in the regular season, a franchise quarterback is judged on his performance in the postseason. New England Patriots second-year signal caller Drake Maye was solid in their 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card as he got the
49ers place TE George Kittle on injured reserve
The 49ers placed tight end George Kittle on injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday. Kittle tore his Achilles in the 49ers’ 23-19 win over the Eagles. He caught 57 passes for 628 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 regular-season games. In a corresponding move, the 49ers promoted tight end Brayden
Mike Tomlin Resigns As Steelers HC
Mike Tomlin‘s 19-year Steelers coaching run will come to an end following the team’s wild-card loss to the Texans. The Pittsburgh icon informed his team he is stepping down, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler report. This marks a sea-change offseason in the AFC North. Tomlin and John Harbaugh entered
Ty Simpson Details Huge NIL Contract Offers From Miami, More Before Declaring for 2026 NFL Draft
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is heading to the NFL but only after turning down some head-turning money to remain in college and enter the transfer portal. Colin Gay of the Tuscaloosa News reported Tuesday that Simpson officially submitted his paperwork for the 2026 NFL draft after declaring he would earlier
Should you buy or sell John Harbaugh-Titans buzz?
Why in the world would recently fired Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh want to take the Tennessee Titans job? Tennessee went 3-14 in 2025, missing the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season. The franchise has also lacked a clear vision since it fired former HC Mike Vrabel (now with the
Bills WR Tyrell Shavers suffered torn ACL in win over Jaguars
The Bills are dealing with another season-ending injury at receiver. Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters on Tuesday that receiver Tyrell Shavers tore his ACL during the first half of Sunday’s victory over the Jaguars. Shavers nevertheless played the second half. Via Joe Buscaglia of TheAthletic.com, Shavers was on the
Eagles Remove Kevin Patullo From OC Role
Another offseason, another Eagles offensive coordinator change. After an inconsistent season, Philadelphia is moving on from OC Kevin Patullo, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. After a wild-card loss to a shorthanded 49ers team, it is certainly not surprising the Eagles are making another change. This marks the second time in three
2026 NHL Mock Draft After World Junior Championships
The New York Islanders seem to average at least one Finnish player per year. This year, I propose that for their second first-round pick, they take a look at Juho Piiparinen. The defender plays with fellow projected first-rounder Oliver Suvanto for Tappara in the Finnish Liiga. He’s mobile but defense-minded.
Travis Etienne Jr. has humorous request for Trevor Lawrence
The Jacksonville Jaguars emerged as one of the more positive surprises of the 2025 NFL season under first-year head coach Liam Coen, as the Jaguars went 13-4 before they suffered a brutal 27-24 wild-card playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills. Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. and Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence have been
Patriots favored by 3 vs. Texans
The New England Patriots are favored to reach the AFC Championship Game. The Patriots are three-point favorites against the Texans in the divisional round of the playoffs, a line set after the Texans advanced by beating the Steelers 30-6 on Monday night. The last time these two teams played was
Packers, Matt LaFleur Expected To Reach Extension Agreement
With the Packers’ season now over, attention will turn to the future of their coaching staff. Head coach Matt LaFleur is currently under contract for one more season, but that could change very soon. Leading up to Green Bay’s wild-card game on Saturday, it was reported LaFleur was not coaching for his
Aaron Rodgers: “I’m not gonna make any emotional decisions”
Monday night’s playoff loss may have been the last game for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. We won’t know the answer for now. In his post-game press conference after the Steelers fell to the Texans, 30-6, Rodgers wasn’t ready to talk about the future. “I’m not gonna make any emotional decisions,” Rodgers
John Harbaugh may be choosing between two teams
Many teams are interested in hiring John Harbaugh as head coach, but there may be just two that have a real shot at landing him. Other coaching candidates believe that Harbaugh will land with either the New York Giants or Atlanta Falcons, according to Connor Hughes of SNY. The belief
49ers’ George Kittle Reacts to Achilles Injury in IG Post, ‘Football Sucks Sometimes’
San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle appears to be in good spirits after suffering a devastating torn Achilles injury on Sunday. The tight end posted a message on Instagram on Monday, admitting that while “football sucks sometimes,” he’ll “be good.” Kittle was carted off the field during the second quarter
NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/12/26
By Ben Levine | at January 12, 2026 6:59 pm Today’s reserve/futures deals: Carolina Panthers LB Jared Bartlett, G Ja’Tyre Carter, G Saahdiq Charles, WR Dan Chisena, CB Tyrek Funderburk, G Joshua Gray, RB Montrell Johnson, OLB Jamil Muhammad, LB Maz Mwansa, TE Bryce Pierre, WR Ja’seem Reed, S Demani
Report: Mike McDaniel to interview with Falcons Monday
The Browns announced their interview with Mike McDaniel for their head coaching vacancy on Monday morning and McDaniel is reportedly going to double up on conversations about a new job before the day is out. Peter Schrager of ESPN reports that McDaniel is also set to interview with the Falcons
The ‘NFL playoff debut receiving leaders’ quiz
The Green Bay Packers may have a decided all-time record of 108-96-6 record against the Chicago Bears in one of the NFL’s most historic – if sometimes one-sided – rivalries. But after a dramatic comeback in the Wild Card round, Bears fans can now boast about a more important record:
Gabe Davis set for MRI, appears unlikely to return during the playoffs
The Bills appear likely to be without wide receiver Gabe Davis for the rest of the playoffs. Davis was carted to the locker room with a knee injury during Sunday’s win over the Jaguars, and today he’s set for an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. According to
Ravens Request HC Interview With Jesse Minter
The list of Ravens targets for their head coaching vacancy continues to grow. One of the staffers most closely connected to Baltimore has now received a slip. Baltimore has requested an interview with Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. On Saturday, colleague Mike Garafolo named the Ravens as a
Jim Harbaugh on Chargers scoring 3 points: “I really don’t have the answers, I wish I did”
The Chargers turned in the worst performance of any team in the NFL’s wild card weekend, barely looking competitive in a 16-3 loss to the Patriots. Afterward, head coach Jim Harbaugh said he couldn’t explain why his team scored only three points. “I really don’t have the answers,” Harbaugh said.
The 25 greatest NFL players who only played for one team
When modern NFL free agency was introduced in 1993, it brought with it the frenzy fans have come to love, with the constant shuffling of players across organizations each season. As a result, finding stars who stick with one franchise is no longer as common as it once was. Here’s
Mel Kiper Jr. Says Oregon’s Dante Moore Is ‘Risk Worth Taking’ With Jets’ No. 2 NFL Draft Pick
We may be early in the NFL draft process, but it’s becoming pretty clear that Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the unquestioned favorite to be the top overall pick and selected by the Las Vegas Raiders. The New York Jets, picking second, also need a quarterback, and ESPN’s Mel Kiper
Ravens, Raiders Request HC Interviews With Rams’ Nathan Scheelhaase
After reports emerged early this morning that the Browns had requested to interview Rams pass game coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase, we got news that two other teams followed suit. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Ravens and Raiders have also requested to meet with Scheelhaase about their open head
Nick Sirianni: Things “just fine” with A.J. Brown after sideline exchange
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni downplayed his sideline exchange with wide receiver A.J. Brown late in the first half of Sunday’s game against the 49ers. Sirianni was seen yelling at Brown to get off the field after the wideout failed to reel in a pass from Jalen Hurts on third
Jaguars HC Liam Coen should have regrets after wild-card loss to Bills
The first year of the Liam Coen era with the Jacksonville Jaguars was objectively a success. They exceeded all preseason expectations, won the AFC South and did so while losing No. 2 overall pick Travis Hunter to a season-ending injury. Their 27-24 wild-card loss to the Buffalo Bills was a tough
Chargers ‘Going Super Saiyan’ with Goku Meme to Hype NFL Playoff Game vs. Maye, Patriots
The Los Angeles Chargers haven’t won a playoff game since the 2018 campaign, and they will look to change that Sunday when they face Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. And they are ready to do whatever it takes, including “going Super Saiyan” mode if one of their latest
Browns’ Deshaun Watson Could Compete For QB1 Role In 2026
We heard last month that the Browns would likely retain quarterback Deshaun Watson for 2026, the last year of his contract. General manager Andrew Berry recently confirmed as much, as relayed by Cleveland.com’s Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. During a recent installment of that podcast, Browns beat reporter Mary Kay
Derrick Brown: We want the message to be that this is the standard now
The Panthers couldn’t hold onto a late lead against the Rams, so their season came to an end with a 34-31 home loss on Saturday. While that was a painful way to go out, the mood in the Panthers locker room was not totally dejected. The team finished 2-15 in
Insider details John Harbaugh’s plans for taking HC interviews
Dart was the Giants’ second first-round pick of the 2025 NFL Draft and started 12 games for New York this season. He was 216-of-339 (63.7 percent) for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions while rushing for 487 yards and nine touchdowns. Ward, 2025’s No. 1 overall pick, was 323-of-540
Matt LaFleur Is Still the Right Coach for Green Bay Packers Despite Another Early Playoff Exit
For the second straight year, the Green Bay Packers have lost in the wild-card round, and the latest defeat was particularly painful. Not only did Green Bay lose to the rival Chicago Bears, but they also blew a 21-3 halftime lead while doing so. The offense failed to move the
Falcons Hire Matt Ryan As President Of Football
Longtime Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is returning to Atlanta in a key front office role. The Falcons announced that they have hired Ryan as their president of football. The Falcons created the position for Ryan, one of the greatest players in franchise history. Ryan originally joined the Falcons as the
2025-26 NFL Playoff Bracket: Schedule, matchups and scores for AFC and NFC games
The 2025-26 NFL playoffs are underway, and we will be continually updating the schedule, scores and playoff bracket here: AFC playoff bracket 1. Denver Broncos: First-round bye, will play at home against the lowest-seeded remaining team in the divisional round. 2. New England Patriots: vs. Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, January
Rams-Panthers takeaways: Matthew Stafford shines in wild-card win
The NFL playoffs began Saturday afternoon with a matchup between the No. 5 seed Los Angeles Rams and the No. 4 seed Carolina Panthers. In a game that many expected to see Los Angeles cruise through and advance to the Divisional Round turned out to be much different than what
Maxx Crosby Says ‘S–t Is About to Be Iconic’ amid Knee Injury, Raiders Rumors
Las Vegas Raiders star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby is excited for his long-term outlook following a knee injury. “Everything Happens For A Reason,” Crosby wrote in a Saturday post on X. “What’s Meant To Be Cannot Be Denied. What’s Already Known Doesn’t Have To Be Explained. When It’s All Said &
Fallout From Mike McDaniel’s Firing; Latest On John Harbaugh
JANUARY 10: As expected, Chris Easterlin of the Akron Beacon Journal tells us that Cleveland has an interview scheduled with McDaniel “for some point next week.” He adds that Harbaugh is also an interview they are trying to schedule, but they’ll need to make the cut. JANUARY 8: The Dolphins
Panthers got strong contribution from their rookie class on the path to the playoffs
Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is expected to win the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year honor. But while he’s getting most of the attention, McMillan is far from the only rookie who will contribute to the Panthers today as they open the playoffs against the Rams. In fact, Panthers
Dolphins take big step into John Harbaugh sweepstakes
The Miami Dolphins finally have a general manager. Now, it’s all about finding former head coach Mike McDaniel’s replacement. As expected, the Dolphins are one of many teams keeping tabs on John Harbaugh. Some even speculate that they would’ve kept McDaniel if the Baltimore Ravens hadn’t fired their head coach.
Duke Tobin says he’s confident in himself and the Bengals’ ability to win more in 2026
When Bengals owner Mike Brown announced that director of player personnel Duke Tobin and coach Zac Taylor will return in 2026, some questioned whether the Bengals have the right people in place to turn things around. Tobin has no doubts. “If your question is, ‘Do I have confidence in myself?’
Commanders Promote David Blough To OC
David Blough began this past season as Washington’s assistant quarterbacks coach. Following the team’s surprising decision to dismiss Kliff Kingsbury, Blough will make a significant career jump. The Commanders are promoting the recently retired QB to offensive coordinator, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. A report earlier Friday (via ESPN.com’s John Keim)
Dan Lanning Calls Indiana ‘A Damn Good Team,’ Reacts to Oregon Being Eliminated from CFP Bracket
Dan Lanning says it was Indiana’s dominance, not just Oregon’s struggles with turnovers, that led to Friday night’s Peach Bowl loss to the Hoosiers. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore threw a game-opening pick-six and lost two fumbles as Indiana clinched its trip to the College Football Playoff national championship game with
John Harbaugh has massive demands for accepting next HC job
A previous report shared that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers “called about” former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and discovered that Harbaugh would want to pick his own general manager with his next team. It seems there’s at least some legitimacy to that claim. John Harbaugh ready to make massive demands during
Report: Bucs will interview former Falcons OC Zac Robinson
The Buccaneers will interview Zac Robinson for their offensive coordinator opening, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Robinson served as the Falcons’ offensive coordinator for the past two seasons. The Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris earlier this week. They denied the Cowboys permission to interview defensive coordinator
Under-the-radar players who could impact the NFL wild-card round
You need stars to win in the playoffs, but sometimes it is the lesser-known players who sneak under the radar who can be the difference between a playoff win and a playoff loss. So let’s take a look at six under-the-radar players who could have a big impact on the
Panthers activate OG Robert Hunt from IR, rule out Chandler Zavala
The Panthers activated offensive guard Robert Hunt off injured reserve on Friday, the team announced. Hunt has not played since tearing a biceps tendon in Week 2 against Arizona but has practiced the past two weeks. “I feel good,” Hunt said earlier this week, via Darin Gantt of the team
Panthers Activate G Robert Hunt From IR
The Panthers are big underdogs to the Rams in the wild-card round, having finished 8-9. But the home team will have a key offensive line presence available. Robert Hunt is coming off IR, where he has resided since a Week 2 injury. Carolina announced Friday Hunt is now activated, and
Trae Young Reveals Wizards Jersey with Bradley Beal’s Number in New Photo After Hawks Trade
Trae Young is officially a member of the Washington Wizards after showing off his jersey and number with the club. The four-time All-Star revealed on Friday he will be wearing No. 3 with the Wizards. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. Make Bleacher Report
Rodgers takes another shot at Jets ahead of Steelers’ playoff game vs. Texans?
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has made it known on multiple occasions that he is enjoying his time as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers after his two-season stint with the New York Jets mostly did not go as he or the Jets hoped. While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Rodgers seemed to take his latest shot
Matthew Stafford looks to extend streak of playoff games with multiple TD passes
As the Rams head to Charlotte as 10.5-point favorites over the Panthers, quarterback Matthew Stafford has a chance to claim a slice of postseason history. Via NBC Sports research, Stafford has thrown multiple touchdown passes in seven straight playoff games. If Stafford does it again on Saturday, he’ll tie Joe
Bills, Packers On Radar For John Harbaugh?
When six non-Ravens HC openings existed, a report indicated seven teams reached out to John Harbaugh within minutes of his firing. Seven non-Baltimore openings are now present, with the Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel today. Another report, however, indicated as many as nine teams had contacted Harbaugh before the Miami development.
Todd Monken says he “didn’t coach Lamar [Jackson] well enough”
With coach John Harbaugh gone from Baltimore, it’s just a matter of time before Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken makes his own exit, too. Appearing Thursday on The Ryan Ripken Show, Monken was candid about the things that didn’t work during his three years with the team. “I didn’t coach
















































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