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Six underdogs, six paths to wild-card wins: Game-plan keys for potential upsets
Misdirection with Josh Jacobs in the Packers' run game? We outlined wild-card round keys to victory.
Everything you need to know for all six wild-card games: Score picks and predictions
Which teams will win, who are the X factors, and which storylines matter most?
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WILD-CARD WEEKEND SCOREBOARD
GIANT DISAPPOINTMENT
'What are we doing here?': 20 Giants players and coaches detail the mess of the 2024 season
Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen are staying, despite the Giants' struggles and instability last season.
'A year of sowing seeds': How C.J. Stroud's competitive nature is taking course for Texans
Houston will host the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round after winning its second consecutive AFC South title.
Chargers' defensive stars locked in on what could be their final ride together
Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa and Derwin James Jr. have yet to win together in the postseason.
PLAYOFF TALK
Matt LaFleur on playing in Philadelphia: 'They are an angry fan base'
Dan Quinn 'pumped' to have Marshon Lattimore back for Bucs clash
Why Kliff Kingsbury traded paradise for playcalling in D.C.
The Commanders' first-year offensive coordinator has rediscovered the joy of playcalling and building relationships.
A milkshake, missed field goal and chicken tenders all played a part in Bucs' playoff hopes
The Bucs have gone from recently rooting for the Commanders to soon facing them.
WATSON'S FUTURE
Has Deshaun Watson played his last game for Cleveland? Answering five key questions about Achilles setback
What Watson's injury setback means for his future and an uncertain situation at quarterback in Cleveland.
'I've always wanted to be on a team like this': Bills' Amari Cooper is ready for the playoffs
In 10 years, Cooper has experienced one playoff win. He's hoping this time in Buffalo will change that.
How the Broncos' defense used a historic humiliation as inspiration
Denver's defense allowed 70 points in Week 3 last season. Now it's one of the NFL's best units.
'We need him to make those kicks': For Justin Tucker, failure is not an option
Top Headlines
- Browns' Watson tears Achilles again, has surgery
- Packers QB Love (elbow) left off injury report
- Source: Chargers' Johnston 'good to go' Saturday
- Commanders CB Lattimore will play against Bucs
- Poll: Sanders, Ward peak as top QB draft options
- WRs Chase, Jefferson unanimous for All-Pro team
- GM: Colts 'not close,' eyes new roster mindset
- Eagles' Hurts clears protocol, set to face Packers
- NFL mock draft: Titans are on the clock!
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2025 NFL offseason: Free agents, draft notes, predictions
The NFL offseason is here for 18 teams. What must each do to have a better 2025 season? We have outlooks, buzz and predictions.
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NFL MVP, awards picks for 2024: Best players, rookies, coaches
Bill Barnwell ranks the candidates for MVP, rookies of the year and best coach after the end of the 2024 regular season. Who should win NFL MVP?
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2025 Pro Bowl roster snubs: Who should be an NFL all-star?
No initial Pro Bowl roster is perfect, and we identified the best players, such as A.J. Brown and Baker Mayfield, who didn't get their names called on Thursday.
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NFL coaches share what they learned after getting fired
The coaching carousel has begun to spin. On average, 6.5 NFL teams per season have changed their head coach in the Super Bowl era.
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Chiefs hoping to see another strong postseason from Travis Kelce
The Chiefs' offense doesn't revolve around Kelce as much as in years past, but he should be rested for another playoff run.
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2025 NFL regular-season opponents for all 32 teams
Here are the home and away opponents for every team in the 2025 NFL regular season.
