Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker was taken off the field on a stretcher in the third quarter of Monday’s NFC wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams at Inglewood, Calif.With 1:45 remaining… MORE
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Matthew Stafford, Rams cruise past Cardinals
Matthew Stafford rushed for one touchdown and passed for two more as the Los Angeles Rams advanced to the NFC divisional playoff round with a convincing 34-11 victory over the visiting Arizona Cardina… MORE
Jimmy Garoppolo suffered shoulder sprain in 49ers’ playoff win
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo sprained his throwing shoulder during the second quarter of Sunday’s playoff win against the Dallas Cowboys.Garo… MORE
Raiders fire GM Mike Mayock after 3 seasons
After three seasons on the job, Mike Mayock is out as the general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders.The team announced the move Monday, just two days after the Raiders fell 26-19 in the wild-card ro… MORE
Rams 3.5-point favorites despite road split with Cardinals
While the Los Angeles Rams will play host to the first-ever Monday night playoff game, it is the Arizona Cardinals who are feeling completely familiar with the lead-up to the all-NFC West wild-card-ro… MORE
Cardinals activate DE J.J. Watt ahead of playoff clash with Rams
J.J. Watt will be eligible to play Monday night when the Arizona Cardinals face the Los Angeles Rams in their NFC wild-card playoff game.The Cardinals moved Watt from injured reserve to its active… MORE
Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy to return as head coach
Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones expects head coach Mike McCarthy to return to Dallas next season.Jones said Monday he “absolutely” felt McCarthy would be back and later in the day, Jones’ fath… MORE
Bucs All-Pro RT Tristan Wirfs (ankle) has ‘chance’ to play
All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs has a chance to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their next playoff game, despite sustaining an ankle sprain in Sunday’s wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagl… MORE
Jim Harbaugh, Rich Bisaccia favorites for Raiders job
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to make a high-profile run at Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, but has Rich Bisaccia done enough to keep the job?Bisaccia took over for Jon Gruden in October and led… MORE
Bengals put DT Larry Ogunjobi (foot) on IR
The Cincinnati Bengals put starting defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi on injured reserve Monday after he suffered a foot injury in their wild-card victory.Offensive guard Xavier Su’a-Filo was activat… MORE
NFL announces divisional-round playoff schedule
With one game still play in the opening round of the NFL playoffs, the league on Sunday announced the schedule for next weekend’s divisional round.Saturday’s action kicks off with a matchup between… MORE
NFL roundup: Defending champion Bucs take down Eagles
Tom Brady threw for two touchdowns as the second-seeded Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened defense of their Super Bowl crown Sunday with a smooth 31-15 victory over the seventh-seeded Philadelphia Eagles in… MORE
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs smash Steelers in Big Ben’s likely finale
Patrick Mahomes passed for 404 yards and five touchdowns Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs began their bid for a third straight conference title by downing the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers 42-21 in the… MORE
49ers hold off late push to eliminate Cowboys
Elijah Mitchell ran for 96 yards and a touchdown while the San Francisco 49ers’ defense overcame the loss of star end Nick Bosa to hold the Dallas Cowboys in check during a 23-17 win Sunday in the NFC… MORE
49ers star DE Nick Bosa (concussion) exits vs. Cowboys
The San Francisco 49ers were dealt a blow in their bid to upset the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday when star defensive end Nick Bosa was declared out for the second half after suffering a concussion late in… MORE
Bengals star DE Trey Hendrickson placed in concussion protocol
Cincinnati Bengals standout defensive end Trey Hendrickson is in the concussion protocol, coach Zac Taylor said on Sunday.Hendrickson was injured during the third quarter of Saturday’s 26-19 victor… MORE
Report: Bengals-Raiders officiating crew done for playoffs
The officiating crew for Saturday’s Las Vegas Raiders-Cincinnati Bengals AFC wild-card game is not expected to work again this postseason, according to a report from ESPN that cited an unnamed league… MORE
Buccaneers take care of business, handle Eagles 31-15
Tom Brady threw for two touchdowns as the second-seeded Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened defense of their Super Bowl crown Sunday with a smooth 31-15 victory over the seventh-seeded Philadelphia Eagles in… MORE
Steelers face long odds to keep season alive at K.C.
The Super Bowl defeat suffered by the Kansas City Chiefs last season provides motivation entering the playoffs but remains a setback that can be compartmentalized.After all, considerable work remai… MORE
Cowboys slight home favorite ahead of 49ers showdown
The Dallas Cowboys have Super Bowl dreams but perhaps the toughest matchup of all the home teams in the NFL Wild Card round.That’s because the NFC’s third seed drew the sixth-seeded San Francisco 4… MORE
Eagles’ Josh Sweat out vs. Bucs after ‘life-threatening’ situation
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat will not play in Sunday’s NFC wild-card game against the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers after overcoming a “life-threatening” situation, the team said.Sweat… MORE
Patriots’ Bill Belichick says he plans to coach in 2022
Bill Belichick says he plans to coach the New England Patriots in 2022.”I’d say that would be accurate,” Belichick said Sunday when asked about returning for a 23rd season with New England.Belic… MORE
Reports: Seahawks QB Russell Wilson to explore options
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson wants to explore his options this offseason, sources told NFL Network.Wilson has not demanded a trade, per Sunday’s report, but he intends to investigate… MORE
Josh Allen throws for 5 TDs as Bills maul Patriots
Josh Allen passed for 308 yards and five touchdowns as the third-seeded Buffalo Bills dominated the visiting New England Patriots 47-17 in an AFC wild-card matchup on Saturday night in Orchard Park, N… MORE
DT Christian Barmore, LB Dont’a Hightower active for Patriots
Defensive tackle Christian Barmore and linebacker Dont’a Hightower were active for the New England Patriots on Saturday night in their AFC wild-card game against the host Buffalo Bills.Both players… MORE
Rams S Taylor Rapp (concussion) ruled out vs. Cardinals
Los Angeles Rams free safety Taylor Rapp was ruled out of Monday night’s NFC wild-card game with the Arizona Cardinals due to his concussion.Rapp was unable to clear the protocol and Los Angeles co… MORE
Bengals defeat Raiders for first playoff win since 1991
Joe Burrow passed for 244 yards and two first-half touchdowns as the Cincinnati Bengals ended a 31-year postseason losing streak with a 26-19 victory over the visiting Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday af… MORE
Buccaneers activate LB Lavonte David, RB Giovani Bernard from IR
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated standout inside linebacker Lavonte David and running back Giovani Bernard off injured reserve on Saturday, one day before the NFC wild-card game against the visiting… MORE
Bengals DT Josh Tupou inactive vs. Raiders
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Josh Tupou is one of the team’s inactives for Saturday’s AFC wild-card game against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders.Tupou injured his knee during last Sunday’s 21… MORE
Ex-NFL player Junior Siavii dies at 43
Former NFL defensive tackle Junior Siavii died after being found unresponsive in a federal prison. He was 43.The Kansas City Star reported he was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon at a hospital, w… MORE
Steelers RB Najee Harris (elbow) expected to face Chiefs
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has been removed from the injured list and is expected to face the host Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday night’s AFC wild-card game.Harris, 23, injured his… MORE
Reports: Vikings seeking interviews with 7 head-coach candidates
The Minnesota Vikings reportedly have a list of seven prospects to replace fired head coach Mike Zimmer.According to multiple reports Saturday, the Vikings have requested permission to interview ca… MORE
Texans interview Brian Flores for coaching job
One day after announcing the firing of head coach David Culley, the Houston Texans interviewed former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores for the same position Friday.Flores, 40, was fired after thre… MORE
Trilogy metting between Patriots, Bills splitting public
A rare third meeting between Buffalo and New England will settle the score between the two AFC East rivals as the third-seeded Bills host the sixth-seeded Patriots in an AFC wild-card matchup on Satur… MORE
Eagles RB Miles Sanders (hand) a go for playoff tilt vs. Bucs
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders said his injured right hand is not a problem and that he will play in Sunday’s NFC wild-card game against the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Sanders fractu… MORE
Patriots rule out starting LT Isaiah Wynn vs. Bills
The New England Patriots on Friday downgraded starting left tackle Isaiah Wynn to out for Saturday’s playoff tilt at the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills.Wynn (hip, ankle) did not practice Wednesday… MORE
Bengals heavily backed against Raiders on short rest
The Cincinnati Bengals haven’t won a playoff game since the 1990 season, while the Raiders franchise now housed in Las Vegas last claimed a postseason victory during a 2002 season run to the Super Bow… MORE
Cowboys ILB Keanu Neal is game-time decision vs. 49ers
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Keanu Neal is a game-time decision for the NFC wild-card game against the visiting the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.Head coach Mike McCarthy said there is concern the ins… MORE
Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill to play vs. Steelers, Clyde Edwards-Helaire out
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill and running back Darrel Williams are expected to play in Sunday night’s AFC wild-card game against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers, coach Andy Reid announ… MORE
Chargers fire ST coach Derius Swinton II
Derius Swinton II was fired as special teams coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers.Swinton was informed of the move Thursday night by head coach Brandon Staley, who was hired one year ago and pin… MORE
Texans GM: Firing coach ‘one of hardest decisions I’ve made’
Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio made the final call to fire head coach David Culley after one season, but said that decision wasn’t taken lightly.Culley went 4-13 in his only season wit… MORE
Aaron Donald, Aaron Rodgers highlight AP All-Pro team
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his favorite target, Packers wide receiver Davante Adams, lead The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro team, announced Friday.It’s the fourth selection for Rod… MORE
Leonard Fournette, Lavonte David game-time decisions for Bucs vs. Eagles
Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians labeled running back Leonard Fournette and Pro Bowl linebacker Lavonte David as the “most questionable” of the game-time decisions for Sunday’s NFC wild-card ga… MORE
Familiar foes Rams, Cardinals have something to prove in playoffs
While the Los Angeles Rams will play host to the first-ever Monday night playoff game, it is the Arizona Cardinals who are feeling completely familiar with the lead-up to the all-NFC West wild-card-ro… MORE
Chiefsâ Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Tyreek Hill downgraded
Kansas City wide receiver Tyreek Hill and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire both suffered setbacks Thursday ahead of the Chiefs’ wild-card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.Hill (heel) was limi… MORE
Giants’ next coach odds: Brian Daboll tops deep list
New York Giants co-owner John Mara vowed to take his time in rebuilding the team’s leadership from “the ground up” after firing coach Joe Judge on Tuesday.That was immediately followed by another w… MORE
Report: NFL fines Cowboys WR Amari Cooper for violating protocol
The NFL fined Dallas Cowboys receiver Amari Cooper more than $14,000 on Thursday for violating the COVID-19 protocol as an unvaccinated player, ESPN reported.Cooper was docked $14,650 for attending… MORE
Bears’ next coach odds: Brian Flores early favorite
Brian Flores does not appear destined to be out of work long.Fired by the Miami Dolphins on Monday following three seasons, Flores has already emerged as the favorite to fill the Chicago Bears’ hea… MORE
Cardinals’ J.J. Watt ‘very limited’ in return to practice
Arizona pass rusher J.J. Watt was “very limited” in his return to practice Thursday, Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said.Watt, 32, was placed on injured reserve on Nov. 6 following surgery to repa… MORE
Reports: Texans fire head coach David Culley
The Houston Texans fired first-year head coach David Culley, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.The Texans have yet to publicly announce any news on Culley, who guided the club to a 4-13 r… MORE
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