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Jan 11, 2026

Deflated LaFleur deflects job talk after Pack loss
Deflated after his team's stunning 31-27 loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday night, Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur told reporters that he wants to remain Packers coach, but he declined to say whether he expected to return next season for an eighth year.

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Jan 11, 2026

Solak: The Bears are a second-half team, and you can never count them out
Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised the Bears came back to beat the Packers. They've been doing this all season.

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Jan 11, 2026

Two overreactions, two big questions: Graziano and Solak make sense of Saturday's wild-card comebacks
Is Caleb Williams a future MVP? Do the Rams have secondary problems? We're making sense of each game in the NFL playoffs wild-card round.

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Jan 11, 2026

Bears LB Edwards fractures fibula, out for season
Chicago linebacker T.J. Edwards will miss the remainder the Bears' postseason run, after he suffered a fractured fibula in the second quarter of his team's stunning 31-27 comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night at Soldier Field.

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Jan 11, 2026

Bears roar back for first playoff win in 15 years
Quarterback Caleb Williams came through in his playoff debut, throwing a go-ahead, 25-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore with 1:43 remaining. The Chicago Bears rallied from an 18-point deficit to defeat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 in the wild-card round.

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Jan 11, 2026

Caleb Williams, Bears stun Packers again with wild-card win
The Bears once again pulled out a wild win over Green Bay, which dominated the first half.

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Jan 11, 2026

Overreactions and big questions off NFL wild-card games: Sizing up Caleb Williams, the Rams' defense
Is Caleb Williams a future MVP? Do the Rams have secondary problems? We're making sense of each game in the NFL playoffs wild-card round.

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Jan 10, 2026

Follow live: Packers, Bears battling with divisional round spot on the line
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Jan 10, 2026

Optimistic Panthers show fight, focus on future
Despite an  8-9 regular-season record, the Carolina Panthers, double-digit underdogs Saturday in the NFC wild-card round, took the Los Angeles Rams to the final seconds at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte before ultimately succumbing in a 34-31 loss.

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Jan 10, 2026

Stafford shows 'MVP stuff' in Rams' clinching drive
Matthew Stafford led the Rams to a 34-31 victory over the Panthers on Saturday with a seven-play, 71-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to tight end Colby Parkinson.

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Jan 10, 2026

Rams stave off Panthers in wild-card thriller to advance
The Rams needed a late touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to get the playoff victory.

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Jan 10, 2026

Our guide to four remaining NFL wild-card games: Matchup previews, bold predictions and X factors
Bills-Jaguars? Niners-Eagles? Chargers-Pats? Texans-Steelers? We have picks, predictions and stats to know for every wild-card game.

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Jan 10, 2026

Follow live: Packers lead Bears after Love connects with Watson for TD
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Jan 10, 2026

Overreactions, big questions off NFL wild-card games: Did the Panthers expose issues for the Rams?
Do the Rams have secondary problems? Will Bryce Young get paid big money? We're making sense of each game in the NFL playoffs wild-card round.

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Jan 10, 2026

Buzz: Packers vs. Bears, Bills vs. Jags evenly bet
No road playoff team has ever been more favored to win than the Rams. Two other wild-card games are too close to call.

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Jan 10, 2026

NFL draft order for Round 1: The first 19 slots are set, and the Raiders will pick at No. 1
See the updated 2026 NFL draft order as teams get eliminated -- plus each team's top need.

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Jan 10, 2026

Follow live: Rams, Panthers battling for spot in divisional round
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Jan 10, 2026

Panthers LT Ekwonu exits game with knee injury
Panthers left tackle Ickey Ekwonu suffered a knee injury and was ruled out of the rest of Saturday's NFC wild-card game against the Rams.

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Jan 10, 2026

Follow live: Rams lead in Carolina thanks to early Stafford-to-Nacua TD pass
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Jan 10, 2026

Harbaugh to limit interviews to just a few teams
Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh will narrow his options to just a few NFL teams before starting to take interviews for his next potential job, he told Fox Sports.

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Jan 10, 2026

Commanders name former NFL QB Blough as OC
The Commanders have promoted David Blough to offensive coordinator after only two years as an assistant quarterbacks coach.

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Jan 10, 2026

Bills WR Palmer on IR; Coleman likely active
The Bills downgraded wide receiver Joshua Palmer to out for Sunday's playoff game against the Jaguars. Keon Coleman is expected to be active in Palmer's place.

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Jan 10, 2026

?? Kiper's Big Board: Ranking top draft prospects
Mel Kiper Jr. is stacking the top 25 players for the 2026 NFL draft, starting with two quarterbacks and one really good running back. See who makes the new list.

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Jan 10, 2026

NFL wild-card round's best arrivals, featuring Bryce Young, Puka Nacua
Before the wild-card round kicked off, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.

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Jan 10, 2026

NFL wild-card round's best arrivals, featuring Jaylon Johnson, Bryce Young
Before the wild-card round kicked off, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.

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Jan 10, 2026

?? Kiper's Big Board: Ranking top 25 draft prospects
Mel Kiper Jr. is stacking the top 25 players for the 2026 NFL draft, starting with two quarterbacks and one really good running back. See who makes the new list.

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Jan 10, 2026

Bills rule out WR Palmer; Coleman likely active
The Bills downgraded wide receiver Joshua Palmer to out for Sunday's playoff game against the Jaguars. Keon Coleman is expected to be active in Palmer's place.

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Jan 10, 2026

Jaguars' all teal, Panthers' all black lead NFL wild-card weekend uniforms
The NFL's wild-card round kicks off Saturday with multiple teams opting for traditional uniform combinations.

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Jan 10, 2026

When star QBs last missed playoffs: What the world looked like
For the first time since 1998, a postseason won't include Peyton Manning, Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes.

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Jan 10, 2026

Stafford, Garrett, Nacua top NFL All-Pro Team
Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba headline the 2025 Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team.

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Jan 10, 2026

Commanders name Blough as offensive coord.
The Commanders have promoted David Blough to offensive coordinator after only two years as an assistant quarterbacks coach, the team announced Saturday.

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Jan 10, 2026

Ex-QB Ryan named Falcons' president of football
Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has been named Atlanta's president of football.

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Jan 10, 2026

How Mike Vrabel turned fumble-prone Rhamondre Stevenson into a playoff-ready RB
Stevenson has six touchdowns in his past three games and enters the postseason playing his best in 2025.

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Jan 10, 2026

What Bryce Young's late-game magic means for Panthers' postseason: 'Nothing really fazes him'
Young makes his NFL playoff debut Saturday. Will he shake off his inconsistencies and shine?

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Jan 10, 2026

Set for an unlikely run? Each lower seed's chances to win it all
Let's find matchup advantages and rank each team's chance to keep winning all the way to the Super Bowl.

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Jan 10, 2026

Inside the day the Ravens moved on from Harbaugh, and what's next for Baltimore
How it fell apart for John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons.

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Jan 10, 2026

Packers exec Sullivan agrees to be Dolphins GM
The Dolphins are finalizing a deal to hire Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan as their general manager, sources told ESPN.

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Jan 10, 2026

Falcons interview ex-QB Ryan for new prez role
The Falcons have interviewed former franchise quarterback Matt Ryan, among others, for a new role entitled the "president of football."

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Jan 10, 2026

How Liam Coen got the Jaguars to the playoffs: 'It makes us want to fight for him'
The rookie head coach rebuilt the culture in Jacksonville. Now they'll face the Bills on Sunday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 09, 2026

Packers' Sullivan agrees to be Dolphins' GM
The Dolphins are finalizing a deal to hire Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan as their general manager, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 09, 2026

Commanders promote Blough to OC, source says
The Commanders have promoted David Blough to offensive coordinator after only two years as an assistant quarterbacks coach, a source told ESPN.

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Jan 09, 2026

Show me the money: Darnold, Dowdle among players to strike it rich in incentives
Sam Darnold has earned an extra $2 million in bonus money, and he's not alone in pocketing incentive-based cash.

ESPN NFL
Jan 09, 2026

49ers' Williams, Pearsall among six questionable
Left tackle Trent Williams and receiver Ricky Pearsall are among six players the 49ers say are questionable for Sunday's playoff matchup against the Eagles.

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Jan 09, 2026

Chargers RB Hampton plans to return vs. Patriots
Chargers running back Omarion Hampton said he plans to play in Sunday's playoff game against the Patriots.

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Jan 09, 2026

Buzz: Rams historically large road favorite; Packers-Bears, Bills-Jags evenly bet
No road playoff team has ever been more favored to win than the Rams. Two other wild-card games are too close to call.

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Jan 09, 2026

Inside Washington's quiet collapse in 2025 and the decisions defining its offseason
Parting ways with Kliff Kingsbury was a bold move that raised the stakes for Dan Quinn & Co. this offseason.

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Jan 09, 2026

Ravens' Monken: 'Didn't coach Lamar well enough'
OC Todd Monken accepted the blame for quarterback Lamar Jackson's regression in his third season in the system, telling the "Ryan Ripken Show" he "didn't coach Lamar well enough" and "didn't have as good of a relationship as I could have [with him]."

ESPN NFL
Jan 09, 2026

Six NFL wild-card games, six matchup previews: We have predictions, score picks and X factors
Packers at Bears? Bryce Young's first playoff game? Justin Herbert vs. Drake Maye? We have picks, predictions and stats to know for every wild-card game.

ESPN NFL
Jan 09, 2026

Sources: Fins closing GM deal with Pack's Sullivan
The Dolphins are finalizing a deal to hire Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan as their general manager, sources told ESPN.

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Jan 09, 2026

Best bets for Packers-Bears: Who has the edge in wild-card matchup?
Odds, game picks, prop plays, betting advice and daily fantasy tips for the Packers-Bears' wild-card matchup.

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Jan 09, 2026

Best bets for Rams-Panthers: Road team is huge favorite -- and rightfully so
Odds, game picks, prop plays, betting advice and daily fantasy tips for the Rams-Panthers wild-card matchup.

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Jan 09, 2026

What the world looked like the last time Mahomes, Brady or Manning weren't in the playoffs
For the first time since 1998, an NFL postseason won't include Peyton Manning, Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes.

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Jan 09, 2026

Giants offensive outlook as Nabers, Skattebo provide injury updates
Skattebo looks to be back in full swing next season while Nabers is less sure on status.

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Jan 09, 2026

Wild card betting: Odds, picks for Rams-Panthers
Odds, game picks, prop plays, betting advice and daily fantasy tips for the Rams-Panthers wild-card matchup.

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Jan 09, 2026

How the Steelers forged Aaron Rodgers-Mike Tomlin connection
The bond between veteran QB and coach has led Pittsburgh to its first home playoff game since the 2020 season.

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Jan 09, 2026

NFL's best QB room? How Mac Jones and Brock Purdy helped each other to the playoffs
San Francisco will face Philadelphia on Sunday (4:30 p.m. ET) in part because of a strong bond between the duo.

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Jan 09, 2026

More turnovers wanted: The Broncos are emphasizing takeaways in their playoff prep
Despite their dominant defense, the Broncos have committed more turnovers than they've forced.

ESPN NFL
Jan 09, 2026

Darnold, Dowdle among players to strike it rich in incentives
Sam Darnold has earned an extra $2 million in bonus money, and he's not alone in pocketing incentive-based cash.

ESPN NFL
Jan 09, 2026

Six wild-card teams, six paths to wins: Each lower seed's chances to win it all
Let's find matchup advantages and rank each team's chance to keep winning all the way to the Super Bowl.

ESPN NFL
Jan 09, 2026

Our guide to the six NFL wild-card games: Matchup previews, bold predictions and X factors
Packers at Bears? Bryce Young's first playoff game? Justin Herbert vs. Drake Maye? We have picks, predictions and stats to know for every wild-card game.

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Jan 09, 2026

The inside story of the Bears' 'Good, better, best!' craze
After each win, Ben Johnson leads the Bears in a chant they hope to keep alive after Saturday night's game vs. the Packers.

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Jan 09, 2026

Wild card betting: Odds, picks for Packers-Bears
Odds, game picks, prop plays, betting advice and daily fantasy tips for the Packers-Bears wild-card matchup.

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Jan 09, 2026

View items from Jim Irsay's iconic memorabilia collection
See photos of items from Jim Irsay's extraordinary memorabilia collection headed for auction in March, including Muhammad Ali's WBC championship belt and more.

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Jan 08, 2026

Bears' Odunze set to return, hopes to be 'asset'
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against the Packers in the NFC wild-card round after missing five games with a foot injury.

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Jan 08, 2026

Why Todd Bowles, Buccaneers had to shake up coaching staff
Tampa Bay fired five coaches Thursday after the Bucs went 8-9 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019.

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Jan 08, 2026

Christian McCaffrey among wild-card weekend's top 30 predicted anytime touchdown scorers
Josh Jacobs, Christian McCaffrey and Kyren Williams are among top predictions for anytime touchdown props in wild-card weekend.

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Jan 08, 2026

Ohio State's Reese, likely top-5 pick, enters draft
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese announced Thursday on social media that he is entering the NFL draft.

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Jan 08, 2026

Commanders corner Lattimore arrested in Ohio
Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore was arrested in suburban Cleveland on Wednesday on a possible charge of carrying a concealed weapon, according to police records.

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Jan 08, 2026

Bears ' Odunze set to return, hopes to be 'asset'
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against the Packers in the NFC wild-card round after missing five games with a foot injury.

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Jan 08, 2026

Falcons to interview ex-QB Ryan for new prez role
The Falcons will interview former franchise quarterback Matt Ryan, among others, for a new role entitled the "president of football," owner Arthur Blank said Thursday at a news conference.

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Jan 08, 2026

Colts GM believes in Jones 'near and long' term
Colts general manager Chris Ballard still believes Daniel Jones can be the answer to the team's search for a franchise quarterback.

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Jan 08, 2026

Bucs fire OC as part of coaching staff overhaul
The Buccaneers fired first-year offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard as part of a series of changes to the coaching staff.

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Jan 08, 2026

Panthers expect G Hunt to start playoff opener
The Panthers are expecting to have guard Robert Hunt as a starter for Saturday's playoff game against the Rams. Hunt has been out since tearing his biceps in Week 2.

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Jan 08, 2026

Rams G Dotson (ankle) remains out vs. Panthers
Rams right guard Kevin Dotson, who injured his ankle in Week 16, will not play in the wild-card round against the Panthers.

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Jan 08, 2026

Why did the Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel now? Answering key questions
Mike McDaniel seemed safe for a minute, but the Dolphins fired their head coach. What's next for them and McDaniel?

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Jan 08, 2026

Offseason guide for eliminated NFL teams: Key free agents, draft outlook, priorities and predictions
The NFL offseason has arrived for 18 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.

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Jan 08, 2026

Kiper's updated 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 draft prospects
Mel Kiper Jr. stacks the top 25 players for the 2026 draft, starting with two QBs and one really good running back.

ESPN NFL
Jan 08, 2026

Fins fire coach McDaniel; GM hire expected soon
The Dolphins have fired coach Mike McDaniel after Miami finished 7-10, its second straight season missing the playoffs.

ESPN NFL
Jan 08, 2026

'It's just so wide open': Which is the best NFL team according to the oddsmakers?
Sometimes the Super Bowl favorite is not the team that sportsbooks consider to be the best in the league.

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Jan 08, 2026

Dolphins fire coach McDaniel after 7-10 season
The Dolphins have fired head coach Mike McDaniel after Miami finished 7-10, its second straight season missing the playoffs.

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Jan 08, 2026

Sources: Bucs fire OC Grizzard, QB coach Lewis
Josh Grizzard has been fired by the Buccaneers after only one season as their offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.

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Jan 08, 2026

Newest layer in the Packers-Bears rivalry? Cheese grater hats
DJ Moore's celebration helped turn a foam cheese grater hat into the latest Bears-Packers rivalry fixture.

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Jan 08, 2026

Barnwell predicts the NFL playoff bracket: Could two lower seeds go to the Super Bowl?
Four road teams winning in the wild-card round -- and two of them making it all the way to the Super Bowl? Let's project the full NFL playoffs.

ESPN NFL
Jan 08, 2026

Secret sauce to Bills beating the Jaguars? A big key is the O-line
What makes up the Bills O-line unit's success and its diverse personalities off the field? Let them explain.

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Jan 08, 2026

Mendoza vs. Moore: Why the CFP semifinals will have a big impact on the NFL draft
New York Jets GM Darren Mougey will be heavily evaluating quarterbacks in the college playoffs ahead of the draft.

ESPN NFL
Jan 08, 2026

Elite defenses: Facing the Texans, Broncos or Seahawks this postseason? Good luck!
This year's NFL playoffs will feature three elite defenses. What makes each so unstoppable?

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Jan 08, 2026

Who is going to the Super Bowl? Barnwell predicts 13 games across the entire NFL playoff bracket
Four road teams winning in the wild-card round -- and two of them making it all the way to the Super Bowl? Let's project the full NFL playoffs.

ESPN NFL
Jan 08, 2026

Browns locked in for 'next 120 days': Coach, draft and a QB
Are Cleveland's owners letting a 5-12 season weigh them down? Not a chance. They're pressing forward.

ESPN NFL
Jan 07, 2026

Chiefs 'aware' of abuse allegations by Rice's ex
The Chiefs acknowledged Wednesday that they are aware of domestic violence allegations made by a woman who is the ex-girlfriend of Rashee Rice, with the team saying it's in communication with the league and will have no additional comment at this time.

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Jan 07, 2026

Source: Bowles returning as Bucs coach in '26
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles is returning for the 2026 season, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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Jan 07, 2026

49ers LB Fred Warner and his wife Sydney welcome newborn daughter, Bella
The San Francisco 49ers linebacker and wife already have a baby boy, Beau, who was born in March 2024.

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Jan 07, 2026

'I had 23': Revisiting the sack ruling that separates Jared Allen and Myles Garrett
A 2011 Minnesota Vikings sack that NFL officials changed a call on seemed to work in the Cleveland Browns' defensive end's favor.

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Jan 07, 2026

Herbert taking snaps, says rest helped hand heal
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who sat out last week to help his hand heal from a Week 13 fracture, took snaps in practice and said the rest was helpful.

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Jan 07, 2026

Russ swaps agents, 'not blinking' on NFL career
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson said Monday that he fully intends to play next season. In preparation for free agency, he also recently switched to Athletes First superagent David Mulugheta, according to NFLPA records.

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Jan 07, 2026

Panthers hint Cam Newton will return to Charlotte, strike 'Keep Pounding' drum before wild card
The Panthers haven't officially announced Newton will strike the drum, but a post on team social media uses Newton's voice and seems to indicate his involvement.

ESPN NFL
Jan 07, 2026

Packers' Love: No worry about rust after absence
Packers QB Jordan Love, who hasn't played since suffering a concussion in Week 16, doesn't have any concerns about rust entering the wild-card game vs. the Bears.

ESPN NFL
Jan 07, 2026

Jim Harbaugh hails John, hopes he's NFC-bound
Jim Harbaugh doesn't expect his older brother John to be out of a job very long but just hopes his next landing spot isn't in the AFC, where the Chargers reside. "As I told him, whatever team he goes to is going to be formidable," Jim said.

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Jan 07, 2026

Source: Bowles returning as Bucs' coach in '26
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles is returning for the 2026 season, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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Jan 07, 2026

How Trevor Lawrence's grill was kept a surprise -- and came together
The quarterback's grill came from a collaboration of his mom, wife, former Clemson teammate and the Jaguars social media team.

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Jan 07, 2026

Bears plan on Gordon to play after second IR stint
Bears nickel corner Kyler Gordon, who is returning from a second IR stint, is being factored into the team's game plan for Saturday's wild-card game vs. the Packers.

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