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Renner: Joe Burrow has a proven track record of clutch play, don’t bet against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC championship game January 24, 2022
Already a full seven-point underdog traveling to Kansas City next Sunday, you can bet Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will only be rising to the occasion.
College Football 2022: Top 10 returning players at every position January 24, 2022
Identifying the top returning college football players at every position heading into the 2022 season.
2022 NFL Mock Draft: Jacksonville Jaguars select Alabama OT Evan Neal at No. 1 overall, Aidan Hutchinson lands in Detroit at Pick No. 2 January 24, 2022
With the 2021 divisional round in the books, Trevor Sikkema brings you his third mock draft. Picks include a new weapon for Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons and more protection for Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo does less than just about any NFL playoff QB in recent memory January 24, 2022
Jimmy Garoppolo is 4-1 in the playoffs and has the San Francisco 49ers 60 minutes away from their second Super Bowl appearance in three years. Still, Jimmy G hasn’t been asked to do much in his five career playoff starts.
2022 NFL Playoffs Conference Championship Odds and Best Bets January 24, 2022
A playoff contest between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams is among the NFL conference championship round games that present the best early betting values.
Top 10 returning safeties in college football for the 2022 season January 24, 2022
Texas A&M's Antonio Johnson tops an impressive group of safeties returning to school for the 2022 college football season.
Top 10 returning cornerbacks in college football for the 2022 season January 24, 2022
Eli Ricks, who recently transferred from LSU to Alabama, tops an impressive group of cornerbacks returning to school for the 2022 college football season.
2022 NFL Free Agency Rankings: Linebackers January 24, 2022
De'Vondre Campbell is the top-ranked free agent linebacker in PFF's 2022 NFL free agency rankings.
2022 NFL Free Agency Rankings: Interior Defensive Linemen January 24, 2022
Akiem Hicks is the top-ranked free agent interior defensive lineman in PFF's 2022 NFL free agency rankings.
2022 NFL Free Agency Rankings: Edge Defenders January 24, 2022
Chandler Jones is the top-ranked free agent edge defender in PFF's 2022 NFL free agency rankings.
NFL Divisional Round Game Recap: Kansas City Chiefs 42, Buffalo Bills 36 January 24, 2022
It felt like a 15-round heavyweight bout between quarterbacks Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. And in the end, Mahomes threw the haymaker when it mattered most, commanding a downfield charge to lead his Kansas City Chiefs to a 42-36 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills.
NFL Divisional Round Game Recap: Los Angeles Rams 30, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 January 24, 2022
The madness of the 2021 NFL divisional round continued on Sunday, with the Los Angeles Rams defeating the defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-27.
Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Sunday’s NFL divisional round playoff games January 23, 2022
The biggest fantasy football takeaways from Sunday's divisional-round doubleheader, including Cooper Kupp's game-winning performance for the Los Angeles Rams.
Aaron Rodgers contemplating future after Green Bay Packers’ divisional-round loss to 49ers January 23, 2022
Aaron Rodgers’ future -- not the divisional-round loss his Green Bay Packers suffered against the San Francisco 49ers -- was the primary topic of conversation in the quarterback’s post-game press conference on Saturday night.
NFL Divisional Round DraftKings Sunday Football Showdown: Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs January 23, 2022
Breaking down the DFS strategies and approaches to playing the DraftKings Showdown slate for the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills divisional playoff round Sunday matchup.
NFL Divisional Round DraftKings Sunday Football Showdown: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Rams January 23, 2022
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NFL Divisional Round Game Recap: San Francisco 49ers 13, Green Bay Packers 10 January 23, 2022
Wide receiver Deebo Samuel led the San Francisco 49ers to a 13-10 playoff victory over quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers Saturday night.
NFL Divisional Round Recap: Cincinnati Bengals 19, Tennessee Titans 16 January 23, 2022
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the Cincinnati Bengals to a 19-16 playoff victory over running back Derrick Henry and the Tennessee Titans on Saturday.
Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Saturday’s NFL divisional round playoff games January 23, 2022
The biggest fantasy football takeaways from Saturday's divisional-round doubleheader, including Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon and San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel's impressive performances.
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Joe Burrow can cement place among top young QBs in AFC title game January 24, 2022
Burrow became the first quarterback who was a former No. 1 overall draft pick to reach a conference title game in his first or second season.
Playoff bracket: AFC, NFC and Super Bowl schedule January 24, 2022
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Is this the way it ends for Aaron Rodgers? Why a 'beautiful mystery' lingers in Green Bay January 24, 2022
The 38-year-old QB, ousted early from the playoffs again, could join a new team or retire this offseason.
Who's responsible for Packers' special teams debacle this time around? January 24, 2022
The Packers' revolving door for special teams coordinators will spin again if Maurice Drayton is let go, but will that solve the problem?
Titans, Ryan Tannehill have hit their ceiling -- and it's not the Super Bowl January 24, 2022
Tannehill's 14 interceptions this season marked the second most in his career.
Broncos coaching search goes coast-to-coast as 10 candidates (so far) have made their case January 24, 2022
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What to know about the two finalists for the Vikings' general manager opening January 24, 2022
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Bills watch victory slip away in 13 seconds as Chiefs end their postseason again January 24, 2022
The Bills' defense came up short, and now Buffalo heads into the offseason searching for answers.
Bucs' back-to-back Super Bowl aspirations fall short vs. Rams January 24, 2022
Tampa Bay's comeback attempt fell just short as questions about Tom Brady's future loom.
From 'love of the game' to Rams' game-winner: Inside the Matthew Stafford-Cooper Kupp pass January 24, 2022
The 44-yard pass from Stafford to Kupp that set up Matt Gay's winning field goal wasn't even supposed to happen, but the Rams are glad it did.
Should Tyreek Hill have been flagged for taunting for his "peace sign" gesture? January 24, 2022
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Mahomes heeds 'Grim Reaper' advice in wild win January 24, 2022
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs down the field to set up a tying field goal in the final 13 seconds of regulation -- and then to a 42-36 overtime win against the Bills on Sunday night.
Brady mum on future: 'Will just take it day by day' January 24, 2022
Tom Brady says he'll take it day by day when it comes to gauging whether he'll return to the Bucs next season. "I haven't put a lot of thought into it," he said after the team's season-ending 30-27 loss to the Rams.
Chiefs, Rams open as favorites for title games January 24, 2022
The Kansas City Chiefs opened as touchdown favorites over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game, while the Los Angeles Rams are 3.5-point favorites over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.
'Gritty' 49ers rally past Pack, into NFC title game January 24, 2022
A blocked punt returned for a touchdown, a clock-churning drive and a buzzer-beating field goal, all in the fourth quarter, helped the San Francisco 49ers to another road playoff victory Saturday night, this time over the No. 1 seed Green Bay Packers.
Rodgers faces 'tough decision,' nixes rebuild talk January 24, 2022
Aaron Rodgers said he will have to make a difficult decision about his future with the Packers but noted he would not want to be part of a rebuild.
Rams outlast Bucs, Brady, seal title-game berth January 24, 2022
Matt Gay connected on a game-winning kick Sunday night as time expired, and Los Angeles survived a furious Tampa Bay rally to escape with a 30-27 victory over the Buccaneers that allows the Rams to host the NFC title game next Sunday.
'It is us': Bengals decry underdog label after win January 24, 2022
Joe Burrow said he is "tired of the underdog narrative" after the Bengals' 19-16 victory over the top-seeded Titans on Saturday.
Source: Ravens fire Martindale in surprise move January 24, 2022
Don "Wink" Martindale, who had been with the Ravens since 2012 and the defensive coordinator for the past four seasons, has been fired, a source told ESPN.
Why the San Francisco 49ers' defining trait is mental toughness January 24, 2022
A team that was 3-5 after Week 9 is now one win away from the Super Bowl because they refused to quit.

Andy Reid: Tyrann Mathieu “feels good” while going through concussion protocol January 24, 2022
Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu missed most of Sunday’s thrilling victory over the Bills after suffering a concussion on Buffalo’s first offensive possession. There are several steps Mathieu will have to clear to play in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the Bengals. But the week at least seems to have started positively for the Pro Bowl […]
Nathaniel Hackett having second Broncos interview Monday January 24, 2022
Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was identified as one of three finalists for the Broncos head coaching job and he’s making his case for the position on Monday. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Hackett will have his second interview with the team. The interview will take place in Denver. Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan […]
Rasul Douglas: I still have some unfinished business to handle with Green Bay January 24, 2022
The Packers signed cornerback Rasul Douglas off the Cardinals’ practice squad in early October and became a surprise household name by making several game-changing plays for Green Bay. in 12 games with nine starts, Douglas picked off five passes — two of which he returned for touchdowns — recorded 13 passes defensed, and had a forced […]
2022 NFL Draft order: Bills, Titans, Bucs, Packers get their spots January 24, 2022
Four more teams were eliminated from the playoffs over the weekend and that means four more spots in the 2022 NFL Draft order have been set. The Bills will pick 25th after falling to the Chiefs in overtime on Sunday night and the Titans will be right behind them as a result of their loss […]
Packers and Buccaneers should both regret not landing OBJ January 24, 2022
The Rams have advanced to the NFC Championship for many reasons. One of those reasons is receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. With Robert Woods suffering a torn ACL the same day Beckham signed, OBJ has become the top complement to Cooper Kupp in the Rams’ passing game. On Sunday against the Buccaneers, Beckham had six catches […]
Chargers, Rams see big increases in local TV ratings in Los Angeles market January 24, 2022
The NFL spent two decades trying to find the right plan for moving back into Los Angeles in large part because of how lucrative the TV revenue from America’s second-largest market can be. So the league has to be pleased with the results from 2021. According to Sports Business Journal, the Chargers’ local TV ratings […]
Mike Vrabel: Derrick Henry is fully healed, don’t think injury due to overuse January 24, 2022
Titans running back Derrick Henry missed the final nine games of the regular season with a foot injury before returning to action in Saturday’s divisional round game against the Bengals. Henry ran 20 times for 62 yards and a touchdown, but the play that stuck out was a fourth down run that went for a […]
Mike Vrabel: Ryan Tannehill has “elite toughness” and many qualities you look for in a QB January 24, 2022
Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill finished his 2021 postseason campaign with an ugly stat line, completing 15-of-24 passes for 220 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions on Saturday. That performance has caused some to question Tannehill and his future with Tennessee. But head coach Mike Vrabel didn’t sound like someone who’s given up on his […]
If Byron Leftwich leaves, Bruce Arians may take over playcalling in Tampa January 24, 2022
It’s unclear whether Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will be back in 2022. It’s also unclear whether Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich will return next season. If Leftwich gets a head-coaching job, who will call the plays in Tampa Bay? Coach Bruce Arians hinted that it may be him. “There would be a really good chance […]
Rob Gronkowski not sure he’ll keep playing, could keep going if Tom Brady retires January 24, 2022
Tom Brady isn’t the only Buccaneers player who will take some time before deciding on whether to keep playing football in 2022. Rob Gronkowski will also be pondering his football future. The tight end said on Monday that he plans to take four or five weeks as a “down period” before making a call on […]
Brian Daboll set for second interview with Giants on Tuesday January 24, 2022
After falling in Sunday’s thriller against the Chiefs, Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is now free to interview unencumbered with teams for a head coaching position. The Giants didn’t waste any time putting in a request for the OC, as according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Daboll is set to interview for a second […]
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce decided in the moment how to set up the game-tying field goal January 24, 2022
When Patrick Mahomes hit Travis Kelce for a 25-yard gain with three seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to set up the Chiefs’ game-tying field goal on Sunday night, it looked like the kind of well-executed offensive play that comes from years of practice. Instead, it was something Mahomes and Kelce decided on the fly. […]
Panthers interviewing Chris Tabor for ST coordinator January 24, 2022
The Panthers found their new offensive coordinator in Ben McAdoo and they will continue their search for a new special teams coordinator on Monday. Joseph Person of TheAthletic.com reports that the team will be interviewing Bears special teams coach Chris Tabor. It’s the second meeting between the team and Tabor, but the first one that’s […]
Raiders set to interview Jerod Mayo Tuesday January 24, 2022
Patriots inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo interviewed with the Broncos for their head coaching vacancy, but he is reportedly out of the running in Denver after they cut their list of candidates down to three. Mayo could still wind up in the AFC West, however. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Mayo will be […]
Officials miss blatant taunting by Tyreek Hill January 24, 2022
The taunting rule stinks. And it needs to go. Until it does, it needs to be enforced fairly and consistently. On Sunday night in Kansas City, after the Bills took at 29-26 lead with 1:54 to play, the Chiefs responded. Five plays later, Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes connected with receiver Tyreek Hill on a […]
NFL playoff schedule 2022: Bracket, dates, times, TV channel, scores for AFC, NFC Divisional round games January 24, 2022
The 2021 NFL regular season has come to an end and the 2022 postseason is underway. Four teams remain in the Divisional round entering today. Teams left in the NFL playoffs include: Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. READ MORE: PFT: Overtime rule undermines NFL’s best weekend ever Get the […]
Bruce Arians: Tom Brady can take all the time he needs January 24, 2022
Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said last week that he’d be “shocked” if quarterback Tom Brady doesn’t play again next season, but Brady didn’t guarantee anything after Sunday’s 30-27 loss to the Rams. Brady said that he hasn’t put a lot of thought into his plans for 2022 and that he’ll “take it day by […]
Look for “spot and choose” overtime to be proposed again January 24, 2022
An idea first proposed by our own MDS nearly two decades ago could end up back on the NFL’s front burner. It’s “spot and choose” overtime. Last year, the Ravens proposed a pair to possibilities based on the simple notion that, to start the extra session, one team chooses where the first drive of overtime […]
Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen both broke Bart Starr’s 54-year-old playoff passer rating record January 24, 2022
Since 1967, Hall of Fame Packers quarterback Bart Starr has owned the NFL’s all-time record for career passer rating in the postseason. Starr’s record stood for 54 years, a stunning achievement given how much the NFL has changed, with new rules and new strategies resulting in passing statistics that dwarfed the numbers of Starr’s era. […]
Sean McVay: Cam Akers will “respond the right way” after fumbles January 24, 2022
The Rams had a chance to run out the clock when they got the ball up seven points with just over three minutes left in Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers, but there turned out to be a few twists and turns left before the final whistle. Rams running back Cam Akers was stripped of the […]

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