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Overreactions from five wild-card games: Have the Pats still not beat a good team?
We're sizing up every NFL playoff wild-card game.[read more]
Our early primer for the divisional round matchups: How every team could win next weekend
Let's preview the divisional round matchups. How can each team win next weekend and advance? Here's what to know.[read more]
👀 Offseason guide for all eliminated NFL teams
The NFL offseason has arrived for 20 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.[read more]
Irish deny battery allegation against Freeman
Notre Dame has denied that Marcus Freeman made physical contact with anyone after the football coach was accused of battery in a police report filed Jan. 3.[read more]
'Warrior' Allen helps get Bills over hump on road
Fourth-quarter comebacks happen to be an important part of the team's success this season -- all behind quarterback Josh Allen -- and that continued Sunday as the reigning MVP led the Bills past the Jaguars in the AFC wild-card round 27-24.[read more]
Ant sinks winner to cap wild Wolves rally vs. Spurs
Anthony Edwards put the finishing touches on a wild, comeback win for Minnesota over San Antonio, a game they opened by trailing 16-0.[read more]
QB Chambliss' eligibility fight heads to state court
Lawyers for Trinidad Chambliss plan to file suit against the NCAA in Mississippi state court this week for a preliminary injunction that will aim to secure the quarterback's eligibility for 2026.[read more]
Herbert takes blame for Chargers' latest ouster
The Los Angeles Chargers' season ended Sunday with a loss to the New England Patriots, and Justin Herbert took responsibility for the poor performance, telling reporters after the 16-3 defeat, "I didn't play well enough and didn't make any plays."[read more]
Sirianni defends Brown after drops, sideline spat
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni defended wide receiver A.J. Brown after a pair of drops in Sunday's loss to the Niners and also downplayed an animated interaction the two had in the opening half.[read more]
Maye 'didn't throw very well,' pins win on defense
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye wasn't thrilled with his performance in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card victory over the Chargers. "Wasn't pretty, that's for sure," he said.[read more]