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Feb 08, 2026

Next season already? Our way-too-early NFL Power Rankings stack all 32 teams for 2026
After the conclusion of the 2025 NFL season, how do all 32 teams stack up for 2026? Here are our early rankings for next season.

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Feb 08, 2026

Sam Darnold's story serves as a reminder that destiny is often deferred
The QB isn't motivated to prove the haters wrong, but to prove people right. And on Sunday, he did just that.

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Feb 08, 2026

Dominant D carries Seahawks to Super Bowl win
The Seahawks smothered Drake Maye and the Patriots 29-13 to claim the second Super Bowl title in franchise history Sunday night.

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Feb 08, 2026

Seahawks RB Walker named Super Bowl LX MVP
Buoyed by a first-half surge in which he outgained the entire Patriots offense, Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III, a pending unrestricted free agent, earned MVP honors as Seattle ran to a 29-13 victory Sunday.

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Feb 08, 2026

'Go Hawks': Russell Wilson tops reaction to Seahawks' Super Bowl LX title
The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions. Here's how social media reacted to the Seahawks' Super Bowl win.

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Feb 08, 2026

Bad Bunny hosts wedding during Super Bowl LX halftime show
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime performance featured a real wedding ceremony.

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Feb 08, 2026

Jalen Brunson, J.J. Watt react to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX performance on social media
Stars took their reactions to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime performance to social media.

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Feb 08, 2026

'Thank you Benito': Jalen Brunson, J.J. Watt react to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX performance on social media
Stars took their reactions of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime performance to social media.

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Feb 08, 2026

Follow live: Seahawks' defense stifling Patriots as Seattle takes two-score lead
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Feb 08, 2026

Falcons' Pearce out of jail, facing 5 felony counts
Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. posted bond Sunday on multiple charges following what police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

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Feb 08, 2026

Ex-Wash. DB Wilburn dies; led NFL in INTs in '87
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, died at age 62.

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Feb 08, 2026

Follow live: Seahawks strike on opening drive with 33-yard FG
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Feb 08, 2026

Seahawks tap Benson Boone for pregame Super Bowl LX photos
The Washington native played a key role in the Seahawks' Super Bowl spotlight, serving as a pregame photographer.

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Feb 08, 2026

Sources: 49ers not planning to trade QB Jones
The 49ers have no plans to trade quarterback Mac Jones this offseason and fully intend to bring him back as Brock Purdy's backup, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Feb 08, 2026

Falcons' Pearce posts bond, facing 5 felonies
Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. posted bond Sunday on multiple charges following what police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

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Feb 08, 2026

Falcons' Pearce remains in jail, facing 5 felonies
Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. remains in jail Sunday on multiple charges following what police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

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Feb 08, 2026

Super Bowl LX betting buzz: Final thoughts from the books, six-figure parlays and more
With a few hours before Super Bowl LX, bookmakers gave their thoughts on what they'll be watching closely.

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Feb 08, 2026

Source: Bears promote Taylor to fill OC vacancy
The Bears are promoting passing game coordinator Press Taylor to be their next offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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Feb 08, 2026

What the Bengals could learn from the Rams since Super Bowl LVI
The Rams stockpiled draft picks and used them wisely, remaining a contender while the Bengals fell off.

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Feb 08, 2026

Who's really in charge in Minnesota? Answering 6 key questions after Vikings fired their GM
A look at what's next for coach Kevin O'Connell and QB J.J. McCarthy as the Vikings seek a new GM.

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Feb 08, 2026

Commanders' extension and free agent decisions, from Laremy Tunsil to Zach Ertz
A look at the players Washington will have to think hardest about this offseason.

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Feb 08, 2026

Bettors back Seahawks in SB; books pull for Pats
The betting public is siding heavily with the favored Seahawks and its offensive playmakers against the Patriots in the Super Bowl.

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Feb 08, 2026

Why Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak would be an 'incredible' head coach if hired by Raiders
Kubiak will reportedly become the Raiders' coach after the Super Bowl, and those around him say he'll be great.

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Feb 08, 2026

Who makes Mike Macdonald's defense so good? Three Seahawks to watch in Super Bowl LX
Devon Witherspoon, DeMarcus Lawrence and Nick Emmanwori are crucial players on Mike Macdonald's defense.

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Feb 08, 2026

Patriots notebook: What to expect from Seahawks heading into Super Bowl LX
Can Drake Maye and the Patriots' offense solve the top-ranked Seahawks' defense and spring the upset?

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Feb 08, 2026

From Josh Howlin to Barker Playfield: NFL-inspired pups headline Puppy Bowl XXII
Before the Seahawks and Patriots clash in Super Bowl LX, Barker Playfield, Josh Howlin and more take the field for Puppy Bowl XXII, competing for the Lombarky Trophy and the title of "Most Pupular."

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Feb 08, 2026

Super Bowl commercials that feature athletes: Serena, Peyton and Hall of Fame tight ends
Breaking down the top commercials during Super Bowl LX that feature athletes.

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Feb 08, 2026

Fins, Cards seek trade partners for Tua, Kyler
The Dolphins and Cardinals will have challenges trading their starting quarterbacks -- Tua Tagovailoa and Kyler Murray, respectively -- because of financial hurdles.

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Feb 07, 2026

Falcons rookie Pearce arrested on battery charges
Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr., who finished third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting, was arrested after police said he fled a domestic dispute and crashed his vehicle during a police chase.

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Feb 07, 2026

What's the viral TD celebration taking over the NFL? Inside Zombieland's roots
Here's the origin story behind the zombie-like celebration that the Patriots, Seahawks and NFL have embraced.

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Feb 07, 2026

Sources: Dallas to put franchise tag on Pickens
The Cowboys are expected to place their franchise tag on Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens, sources told ESPN.

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Feb 07, 2026

Seahawks elevate two RBs from practice squad
The Seahawks elevated running backs Cam Akers and Velus Jones Jr. from their practice squad Saturday to be available for Super Bowl LX.

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Feb 07, 2026

Super Bowl LX betting buzz: Big bets continue to roll in on Seahawks
Sentiment for Seattle hasn't slowed down at sportsbooks, which continue to get big bets on the Seahawks.

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Feb 07, 2026

Bills WR Khalil Shakir's connection to heartwarming Puppy Bowl story
One of the event's participants, Button, was rescued by Nickel City Canine Rescue.

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Feb 07, 2026

Sources: Falcons to cut Cousins before key date
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is expected to be released before the start of the new league year in March, sources told ESPN.

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Feb 07, 2026

Family affair: Jets hire Seth Ryan, source says
Seth Ryan was hired Saturday as the Jets' new passing-game coordinator, a source told ESPN.

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Feb 07, 2026

DraftKings DFS: What to consider for Sunday's lineup
Daniel Dopp takes you through the process of creating a Seahwks-Patriots lineup for DraftKings' DFS Showdown.

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Feb 07, 2026

That was fast: Next Gen Stats already a part of Super Bowl betting
YAC, air yards, fastest player speed. Seth Walder looks at Next Gen Stats props for Super Bowl LX and names his top overall play.

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Feb 07, 2026

Super Bowl 2026 commercials that feature athletes: Serena, Peyton and Hall of Fame tight ends
Breaking down the top commercials during Super Bowl LX that feature athletes.

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Feb 07, 2026

Rotting flesh, silencers and dances: How the Zombieland celebration infected the NFL
Here's the origin story behind the zombie-like celebration that the Patriots, Seahawks and NFL have embraced.

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Feb 07, 2026

Vrabel's postgame ritual ignited Patriots' Super Bowl run
High-fives, headlocks and full sprints: This is how the former All-Pro linebacker molded the franchise in his image.

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Feb 07, 2026

Intel from Super Bowl week: Latest on Maxx Crosby, Malik Willis, Jim Schwartz and Sam Darnold
Here's what we heard this week in San Francisco on the Super Bowl teams, upcoming free agency, coaching moves and one intriguing trade candidate.

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Feb 06, 2026

Reverse? Brady backs Kraft, 'get that 7th ring'
Tom Brady, who was widely criticized this week after he said he didn't have a "dog in the fight" in Sunday's Super Bowl between the Patriots and Seahawks, indicated in a social media post Friday night that he is backing his former team.

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Feb 06, 2026

Ex-NFL LB Darron Lee charged in girlfriend's death
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee, the Jets' first-round pick in 2016, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend, the Hamilton County (Tennessee) Sheriff's Office announced Friday.

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Feb 06, 2026

Emmanwori, Maye removed from SB injury report
Seahawks' defensive back Nick Emmanwori and Patriots quarterback Drake Maye were removed from the injury report Friday for Super Bowl LX.

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Feb 06, 2026

Crosby ignoring 'noise' about potential Vegas exit
Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said Friday any talk of wanting out of Las Vegas did not come from him.

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Feb 06, 2026

Hall of Fame envisions changes after '26 outcry
Jim Porter said the Hall of Fame plans to return to in-person voting and that the vote will likely happen closer to the annual reveal at NFL Honors -- the Thursday before the Super Bowl.

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Feb 06, 2026

QB Mendoza: Combine throwing not a 'priority'
Indiana quarterback and presumptive No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza explained his decision not to throw during the NFL scouting combine, saying he preferred to use the opportunity to help his Hoosiers teammates at a pro day.

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Feb 06, 2026

Sources: Kingsbury joining McVay's Rams staff
Former Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is joining the Rams' coaching staff, sources told ESPN.

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Feb 06, 2026

Point blank: Books want low-scoring Super Bowl
Even with one of the lowest betting totals in a decade, sportsbooks will still be rooting for Super Bowl LX to be a low-scoring affair.

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Feb 06, 2026

NFL launches challenge to improve facemasks
The NFL is challenging innovators to improve the facemask on football helmets to reduce concussions in the game.

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Feb 06, 2026

America's Super Bowl LX game plan: Couches, wings and wagers
From Seahawks support to Bad Bunny buzz, a national survey reveals how fans are watching, eating and wagering on Super Bowl Sunday.

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Feb 06, 2026

Browns DC Schwartz exits after lost coaching bid
Jim Schwartz has resigned as Browns defensive coordinator after he missed out on his bid to be the head coach.

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Feb 06, 2026

?? Jordan Reid's updated NFL draft rankings
Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position.

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Feb 06, 2026

Hall of Fame quarterback Jurgensen dies at 91
Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, who has held franchise passing records for Philadelphia and Washington for more than five decades, has died at the age of 91.

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Feb 06, 2026

The team that Mike Vrabel built: ?How the Patriots found success so fast
There were five key points over the last year that set New England on track to face the Seahawks on Sunday.

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Feb 06, 2026

Reid's updated NFL draft rankings: Who jumped up the board after the Senior Bowl?
Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position.

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Feb 06, 2026

A do-over of the 2025 NFL draft: Let's redraft the first 64 picks
Abdul Carter to the Jets? Tyler Shough to the Browns? Emeka Egbuka to the 49ers?

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Feb 06, 2026

One-stop Super Bowl cheat sheet: Everything you need to know about Seahawks-Patriots
We have picks, bold predictions, X factors, key matchups, betting notes and more for Super Bowl LX between the Seahawks and Patriots.

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Feb 06, 2026

Swami Sez: Chris Berman picks the winner of Super Bowl LX
Boomer has correctly picked the winner in five of the past seven years. Which preseason long shot did he pick?

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Feb 06, 2026

An eventful start to the Broncos' offseason: How will the offense look when Bo Nix returns?
Nix will spend the next few months rehabbing his ankle, while Broncos coach Sean Payton has his own agenda for improving the Denver roster.

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Feb 06, 2026

AP, Big Ben, Gronk lead '27 HOF 1st-time eligibles
The first-ballot headliners for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2027 include running back Adrian Peterson, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and tight end Rob Gronkowski. Each of those players played their last season in 2021.

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Feb 06, 2026

59 Super Bowl rings, 59 stories
Ahead of Super Bowl LX, learn a unique story of one ring from every championship.

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Feb 06, 2026

How well do you remember these title-winning teams? See how you stack up
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Feb 06, 2026

Stafford wins first MVP, says he'll return in '26
Rams QB Matthew Stafford edged Drake Maye in the closest MVP vote since 2003, then closed his acceptance speech by saying he'll return to play next season.

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Feb 05, 2026

Garrett named DPOY; JSN wins offensive honors
Myles Garrett's record-breaking season earned him a unanimous selection as Defensive Player of the Year, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba narrowly won Offensive Player of the Year at Thursday's NFL Honors ceremony.

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Feb 05, 2026

2026 NFL Honors: Who won the league's biggest awards?
Here are all the winners from Thursday's NFL Honors ceremony in San Francisco.

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Feb 05, 2026

Brees, Fitzgerald make Hall of Fame in first year
The Pro Football Hall of Fame will welcome five into its 2026 class, including Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald - who both were in their first year of eligibility - as well as Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly and Roger Craig.

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Feb 05, 2026

2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame: Meet the new members
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Feb 05, 2026

Cowboys picked to play in NFL's first game in Rio
The Cowboys will play in the NFL's first regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro against a TBD opponent at historic Maracana Stadium.

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Feb 05, 2026

Jets DT Phillips: Glenn inherited 'cancerous' group
Jets DT Harrison Phillips said it's been difficult for the team to get over the franchise's losing culture, saying first-year coach Aaron Glenn inherited a "cancerous" group.

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Feb 05, 2026

No Spanish? No problem: Bad Bunny promises a party at halftime
Bad Bunny reassured fans that his performance is meant to be felt, not translated.

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Feb 05, 2026

McMillan apologizes for racial slur at esports event
Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who is up for the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, apologized for using a racial slur during a livestream esports event.

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Feb 05, 2026

Go big or go home: Super Bowl LX's most outrageous menu items
From a bone-in "Hammer" burger to a frozen Irish coffee float and a fortune cookie martini, this year's game-day eats are as grand as the stage itself.

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Feb 05, 2026

Gruden lawyers to seek testimony from Goodell
Jon Gruden's attorneys will seek testimony from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and at least four current and former NFL owners in his lawsuit over whether the league leaked the emails that forced his departure as Raiders coach.

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Feb 05, 2026

New Bills DC Leonhard sides with Broncos on INT
New Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is straddling both sides of the argument on the controversial interception play in the Bills' 33-30 loss to the Broncos in the playoffs.

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Feb 05, 2026

Ex-Patriots call 'bullcrap' on Brady's SB stance
Tom Brady said he doesn't have a "dog in the fight" in this year's Super Bowl, and his former New England Patriots teammates are calling "bullcrap."

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Feb 05, 2026

49ers are Rams' opponent for 1st Australia game
The 49ers will be the Rams' opponent for the first NFL regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia, during the 2026 season.

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Feb 05, 2026

Seahawks 'fully expect' Emmanwori to play in SB
The Seahawks "fully expect" Nick Emmanwori to play in Super Bowl LX after he left practice yesterday with an ankle injury, coach Mike Macdonald said Thursday.

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Feb 05, 2026

How Christian McCaffrey bounced back in most impressive year yet
After an injury-plagued 2024, CMC returned to form and carried the 49ers into the postseason.

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Feb 05, 2026

DraftKings DFS: What to consider when picking a Showdown captain
Daniel Dopp takes you through the process of creating a Seahwks-Patriots lineup for DraftKings' DFS Showdown.

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Feb 05, 2026

Ex-Patriots call 'bull crap' on Brady's SB stance
Tom Brady said he doesn't have a "dog in the fight" in this year's Super Bowl, and his former New England Patriots teammates are calling "bull crap."

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Feb 05, 2026

Barnwell's annual Super Bowl opus: We size up every facet of Seahawks-Patriots and pick the winner
Can Drake Maye hit enough big plays? Which Sam Darnold will show up? And will defense define this Super Bowl matchup? Let's go deep on Seahawks-Patriots.

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Feb 05, 2026

The Patriots have a secret defensive weapon: Ben McAdoo
The new Ben McAdoo is going to the big game as an under-the-radar defensive asset.

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Feb 05, 2026

Sixty bets for Super Bowl 60 to get you ready for Seahawks-Patriots
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Feb 05, 2026

Sixty bets for Super Bowl 60
We navigated the thousands of bets being offered for Super Bowl LX and narrowed it down to our 60 favorite from 10 different categories.

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Feb 05, 2026

Will Stafford come back? What about Davante? Five offseason questions for the Rams
The Rams must adjust in the offseason to make up for their playoff loss

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Feb 05, 2026

For Panthers' great Luke Kuechly, HOF would be 'the last check mark of the career'
Kuechly will find out Thursday if he will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his second year as a finalist.

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Feb 05, 2026

An epic halftime and Manning's farewell: Revisiting Levi's Stadium's last Super Bowl
Cam Newton vs. Peyton Manning, Coldplay/Bruno Mars/Beyoncé's halftime show and other notable moments from the last time the Bay Area hosted the Super Bowl.

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Feb 05, 2026

Super Bowl LX: Seahawks-Patriots marks latest rematch in big game
This year marks the 10th different repeat Super Bowl matchup and the fourth the Patriots are in themselves.

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Feb 05, 2026

Who has the edge in Seahawks-Patriots? Barnwell previews every possible angle of Super Bowl LX
Can Drake Maye hit enough big plays? Which Sam Darnold will show up? And will defense define this Super Bowl matchup? Let's go deep on Seahawks-Patriots.

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Feb 05, 2026

Who makes Mike Macdonald's defense so good? Seahawks to watch in Super Bowl LX
Devon Witherspoon, DeMarcus Lawrence and Nick Emmanwori are crucial players on Seattle's defense.

ESPN NFL
Feb 04, 2026

Darnold says oblique 'good'; Emmanwori injured
Neither Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald nor Sam Darnold seems concerned about the quarterback's oblique injury, but nickelback Nick Emmanwori hurt his ankle in practice Wednesday.

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Feb 04, 2026

Maye full participant in Pats practice, feels 'great'
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye took all the first-team repetitions in a 90-minute practice Wednesday as the team continues preparations for Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks.

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Feb 04, 2026

OL coach Stoutland says he won't return to Eagles
Jeff Stoutland announced Wednesday that he will not return as Eagles offensive line coach, a position he has held since 2013.

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Feb 04, 2026

Packers GM Gutekunst seeks solutions after another late-season collapse
Packers president Ed Policy committed to Brian Gutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur to find the answers.

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Feb 04, 2026

Penix vows he'll never fold in face of pressure
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. wrote a post Wednesday on Instagram addressing how he has battled the odds and those who have doubted him.

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Feb 04, 2026

Mahomes' father arrested for violating probation
The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been arrested in Texas after authorities said he violated his probation from a

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Feb 04, 2026

New OC says Fins to add competition at QB spot
Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik praised quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for how he handled his benching last season but stopped short of sharing the team's plans for him in 2026.

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Feb 04, 2026

Darnold: Oblique 'feels really good' ahead of SB
With four days to go before Super Bowl LX, neither Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald nor Sam Darnold seems concerned about the quarterback's oblique injury.

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