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The NFC Championship Game featured a head-to-head matchup between two of the league’s best wideouts. Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua engaged in a receiving duel for the ages, combining for 19 receptions, 318 yards and two scores. Smith-Njigba capped a remarkable season with a clutch performance that helped send the Seattle Seahawks to the Super […]

After a heartbreaking loss to the Denver Broncos in the divisional round, Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula threw the organization into chaos by firing Sean McDermott. The Bills promoted Joe Brady to replace the longtime head coach, keeping the architect of Buffalo’s offense in-house. While the offseason changes have caused some to question the organization’s […]

The Denver Broncos fell just short of the Super Bowl after losing in the AFC Championship Game to the New England Patriots. Denver’s offense, operating without starting quarterback Bo Nix, could do little against New England. But the Broncos’ defense gave the team a chance, holding the Patriots to just 10 points on Sunday. The […]

The Denver Broncos came up short in a heartbreaking AFC Championship Game loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday. Denver’s defense held New England to 10 points. But the offense, led by backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham, could only muster one touchdown. Evan Engram was a non factor in the 10-7 loss. The veteran tight […]

The New York Mets have made a number of high-profile moves in a busy offseason. After falling just short of a Wild Card berth in 2025, New York swung for the fences this winter. But before the team’s flurry of acquisitions in late January, the Mets addressed the bullpen in the lead up to Edwin […]

Despite missing the playoffs for the second straight season, the Dallas Cowboys boasted one of the league’s best offenses in 2025. Dallas let Rico Dowdle walk in free agency last offseason and replaced him with Javonte Williams. And the Cowboys coaxed a career-best year out of the veteran running back. Williams rushed for 1,201 yards […]

The New York Jets reached new depths of misery in a brutal 2025 season. The team finished with a 3-14 record, missing the playoffs for the 15th straight year – the longest active postseason drought in North American professional sports. Aaron Glenn will remain at the helm despite a catastrophic head coaching debut. But many […]

The Green Bay Packers opted for stability following another early playoff exit. The Packers signed Matt LaFleur to a multiyear extension, keeping the veteran coach in Green Bay for the foreseeable future. But the team is on the hunt for a new defensive coordinator after the Miami Dolphins hired Jeff Hafley as their head coach. […]

Despite an early playoff exit following their divisional round loss to the Denver Broncos, the Buffalo Bills have remained in the NFL spotlight thanks to owner Terry Pegula’s decision to fire Sean McDermott. Buffalo reached the playoffs eight times in McDermott’s nine-year run as head coach. But the team wasn’t able to break through, falling […]

The New York Mets addressed a major weakness by landing Freddy Peralta in a blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. New York’s rotation faltered in 2025, contributing to a collapse that left the Mets one game shy of a Wild Card berth. Peralta’s addition has been hailed as a move that makes the Mets legitimate […]

The Washington Commanders cleaned house after a massively disappointing 5-12 campaign. Dan Quinn fired his offensive and defensive coordinators at the conclusion of the regular season. But while the Commanders elevated David Blough to OC, the team is still searching for a new defensive coordinator. Washington showed interest in tabbing Brian Flores to run the […]

The New York Mets continued their impressive offseason by landing Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. New York gave up prized prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat to acquire the All-Star starter. But the move could prove critical for the Mets’ World Series hopes in 2026. “This makes them a true contender… […]

The Green Bay Packers’ season ended in disappointment as the Chicago Bears overcame a 21-3 halftime deficit to win 31-27 in the wild card round. However, Green Bay will run it back with Matt LaFleur at the helm. The Packers signed the head coach to a long-term extension. Now LaFleur is tasked with finding a […]

The Denver Broncos survived the divisional round with an overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills. But the win came at a cost, as Bo Nix suffered a season-ending ankle injury near the end of the game. After delivering the terrible news, Sean Payton announced that Jarrett Stidham would take over as Denver’s starter. Broncos fans […]

The Atlanta Falcons have rebuilt their front office and coaching staff after back-to-back 8-9 finishes. The team moved on from Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot, adding Matt Ryan in the newly created president of football position and hiring Kevin Stefanski as head coach. The duo retained Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator and added Bill Callahan […]

The Indiana Hoosiers completed an undefeated season with a 27-21 victory over Miami in the National Championship on Monday night. No. 1 Indiana stunned the college football world with a 16-0 campaign. The Hoosiers stormed through the CFP, toppling No. 9 Alabama and No. 5 Oregon before taking down No. 10 Miami to capture the […]

The Hurricanes’ magical College Football Playoff run came to a painful end in the National Championship Monday night. Miami (FL) football fought to the bitter end, putting together a promising drive while trailing by six points with under two minutes to play. But the Hoosiers would not be denied an undefeated season. After the Hurricanes […]

The Seattle Seahawks advanced to the NFC Championship Game for the first time in 11 years after routing the San Francisco 49ers 41-6 in the divisional round. The Seahawks looked like Super Bowl contenders in the blowout victory. But the team is dealing with some injury issues ahead of its showdown with the Los Angeles […]

After another gut-wrenching playoff loss, the Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott. Buffalo was tremendously successful in McDermott’s nine-year run as head coach. The Bills made the playoffs eight times and won five division titles. However, the team wasn’t able to reach its ultimate goal of a Super Bowl championship. Now the Bills are on the […]

The Denver Broncos advanced to the AFC Championship Game with a wild 33-30 OT victory over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. But Denver’s first playoff win in a decade came at a terrible cost. Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle on the Broncos’ final possession. The second-year quarterback will undergo season-ending surgery on Tuesday. With […]

The San Francisco 49ers faced the Seattle Seahawks in a rematch of Week 18’s clash to determine the NFC’s No. 1 seed. San Francisco couldn’t compete with Seattle in the regular season finale. But the 49ers’ divisional round loss was far worse. Seattle jumped out to a big lead early in Saturday’s matchup. The Seahawks […]

The Buffalo Bills lost a heartbreaker to the Denver Broncos in the divisional round on Saturday. Turnovers plagued Buffalo throughout the matchup. But Josh Allen rallied in the fourth quarter and the Bills forced the game into overtime. Unfortunately, the referees would play a major role in the outcome. And controversial calls overshadowed the Broncos’ […]

The San Francisco 49ers face a familiar foe in the divisional round of the playoffs, taking on the Seattle Seahawks in a rematch of the regular season finale. San Francisco was prepared for a difficult assignment going up against the Seahawks’ ferocious defense. But Seattle stunned 49ers fans with a blazing-fast start on Saturday. The […]

The Buffalo Bills endured a rough stretch against the Denver Broncos in Saturday’s divisional round matchup. Denver’s fearsome defense gained momentum early by forcing a James Cook fumble at the start of the second quarter. Then Josh Allen committed turnovers on back-to-back possessions, allowing the Broncos to take a 13-point lead early in the second […]

The Denver Broncos squared off against the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round on Saturday. Denver earned a first-round bye after securing the AFC’s No. 1 seed and the extra rest served the team well. Denver’s fearsome defense was at full strength with Dre Greenlaw suiting up despite a hamstring injury. Unsurprisingly, the Broncos’ 2nd-ranked […]

The New York Giants have a new head coach. The team officially signed John Harbaugh to a five-year contract that’s rumored to be worth $100 million. New York fully intended to lock up the veteran coach during his interview earlier this week. But the deal was delayed as the two sides negotiated Harbaugh’s power in […]

The New England Patriots topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a dominant defensive performance in last Sunday’s Wild Card game. Drake Maye struggled in his playoff debut, turning the ball over twice. But New England’s defense hounded Justin Herbert with six sacks and 11 QB hits. Now the Patriots will face the Texans’ ferocious defense […]

The Cleveland Browns need to address their offense this offseason. Despite fielding the fourth-ranked defense in the NFL, Cleveland’s offense ranked 31st in scoring. But Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson may have the solution. After Tyson’s 39-point performance against the 76ers on Friday, he used his postgame interview to hype up his brother. Jordyn Tyson […]

The Seattle Seahawks are facing a potential nightmare scenario as they prepare to take on the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round. In a stunning development, Sam Darnold was added to the injury report with an oblique strain and he’s listed as questionable for Saturday’s matchup. Darnold expects to play and the team is […]

The New Orleans Saints missed out on the playoffs for the fifth straight season, finishing with a 6-11 record in 2025. But the future looks a bit brighter in New Orleans as the team appears to have found its head coach in Kellen Moore and a potential franchise quarterback in Tyler Shough. The rookie went […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have done it again, outbidding the competition to add another superstar as they attempt to three-peat as World Series champs. Los Angeles signed Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million deal on Thursday, trumping the New York Mets’ measly offer of four years and $220 million. The Mets would have made […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season came to an abrupt and brutal end in the Wild Card Round. But the team’s disappointing 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans was quickly overshadowed when news broke that Mike Tomlin was stepping down as head coach of the Steelers. Tomlin was 34 years old when he was hired to replace […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ disappointing season came to a close with a 34-17 blowout loss to the New York Giants in Week 18. Dallas finished the year with the NFL’s worst scoring defense. The unit allowed a league-high 30.1 points per game. So it came as no surprise when the Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. […]

The San Francisco 49ers went on the road and beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-19 in the Wild Card Round last Sunday. San Francisco’s offense looked much improved against Philadelphia after getting shut down by the Seattle Seahawks in the regular season finale. And Trent Williams’ presence was a major factor. The All-World left tackle missed […]

When the Baltimore Ravens fired John Harbaugh following his third losing season in 18 years at the helm, teams lined up to interview the veteran head coach. It quickly became clear that Harbaugh fully intended to continue coaching. And he will have his pick of the available jobs around the league. The New York Giants […]

In a year marked by catastrophic injuries, the San Francisco 49ers suffered their most devastating loss when Fred Warner was ruled out for the season. The All-Pro linebacker sustained a dislocated and broken right ankle early in San Francisco’s Week 6 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Warner needed surgery on his savaged ankle and […]

The Baltimore Ravens made a massive change following their season-ending loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18. Baltimore is searching for a new head coach for the first time in 18 years after firing John Harbaugh. The Ravens’ decision shook up the offseason coaching carousel as Harbaugh immediately drew interest from numerous teams. But […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the fourth quarter of Monday night’s Wild Card clash with the Houston Texans down 7-6. Neither team was having much success moving the ball in the low scoring, defensive brawl. But the Steelers were one impactful drive away from pulling off the upset and rewriting the narrative on Mike Tomlin’s playoff […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended in a 30-6 blowout loss to the Houston Texans on Monday night. Pittsburgh now faces an uncertain offseason. Despite winning the AFC North for the first time since 2020, chatter involving a potential coaching change has persisted. And Monday’s Wild Card loss could impact Mike Tomlin’s future with the team. […]