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.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:22:42 EST
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Four wild-card games, four overreactions, four big questions: Bills finally to the Super Bowl?
Is it the Bills' year? Are the 49ers a legit contender? Is Caleb Williams a future MVP? We're sizing up every game.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:22:42 EST
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49ers lose Kittle but carry his 'energy' to win
Despite another devastating injury to a team captain, the 49ers embodied the spirit of George Kittle to help will themselves to a playoff win over the Eagles.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:27:46 EST
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Herbert takes blame for Chargers' latest ouster
The Los Angeles Chargers saw their season end 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."
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:27:46 EST
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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.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:27:46 EST
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'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.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:27:46 EST
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LaFleur to discuss future with Packers prez soon
Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Sunday that he expected to meet with team president Ed Policy about his future in Green Bay either late Sunday night or Monday.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:27:46 EST
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Disappointed Jags see loss as 'growing moment'
The Jaguars believe some good -- and some motivation -- will come out of Sunday's bitter 27-24 loss to the Bills in the AFC playoffs.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:27:46 EST
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X-rays on Stafford's finger come back negative
X-rays on the finger of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford came back negative Sunday.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:27:46 EST
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Dowdle: Drop in carries to affect free agency call
Panthers running back Rico Dowdle said Sunday that his decreased carries late in the season will impact his decision on whether to return to the reigning NFC South champions.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:27:46 EST
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🏈 Kiper's Big Board: Ranking top draft prospects
Mel Kiper Jr. is stacking the top 25 players for the 2026 NFL draft, starting with two quarterbacks and one really good running back. See who makes the new list.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:27:46 EST
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Drake Maye carries Patriots to wild-card win over Chargers
In his playoff debut, the second-year QB guides New England to a convincing win against Los Angeles.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:22:47 EST
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Niners defeat defending champs for NFC wild-card win
The victory sends the 49ers to Seattle for the NFC divisional round next weekend.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:23:44 EST
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Offseason guide for eliminated NFL teams: Key free agents, draft outlook, priorities and predictions
The NFL offseason has arrived for 23 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:35:22 EST
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What's next for Matt LaFleur, Brian Gutekunst after the Packers' wild-card loss?
Green Bay's head coach and GM have one year left on their contracts.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:35:22 EST
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Josh Allen, Bills outlast Jaguars to advance to AFC divisional round
The Bills win after intercepting a Trevor Lawrence pass in the last minute of the game.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:45:00 EST
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How the Steelers forged Aaron Rodgers-Mike Tomlin connection
The bond between veteran QB and coach has led Pittsburgh to its first home playoff game since the 2020 season.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:23:21 EST
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2025 NFL wild-card betting: Will Texans' defense be too much for Steelers?
Odds, game picks, prop plays, betting advice and daily fantasy tips for the Texans-Steelers wild-card matchup.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:23:21 EST
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Tracking head coach firings: Dolphins move on from Mike McDaniel
There are now eight head coach openings around the NFL. Here's what to know.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:51:18 EST
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Solak: The Bears are a second-half team, and you can never count them out
Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised that the Bears adjusted at halftime and came back to beat the Packers in the wild-card round. They've been doing this all season.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:53:48 EST
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Caleb Williams, Bears stun Packers again with wild-card win
The Bears once again pulled out a wild win against Green Bay, which dominated the first half.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:53:48 EST
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'Hungry for more': 49ers' petty posts at Eagles tops NFL wild-card trolls
The NFL wild-card round had its fair share of petty posts after big wins, led by the San Francisco 49ers.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:51:49 EST
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NFL wild-card arrivals deliver statement looks
Before the wild-card round kicked off, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:51:49 EST
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How Lamar Jackson, Todd Monken, Ravens' locker room impacted Harbaugh's firing
How it fell apart for John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:45:31 EST
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