Everything you need to know for all divisional games: Score picks, predictions and storylines
Texans-Patriots? Rams-Bears? We have picks, predictions and stats to know for the divisional round games.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:40:58 EST
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Broncos' Nix breaks bone in ankle, out for playoffs
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will miss the remainder of the playoffs after breaking a bone in his right ankle during overtime of Saturday's 33-30 win over the Bills, coach Sean Payton said.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:48:52 EST
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Bills' McDermott rips refs' ruling on pivotal INT
Bills coach Sean McDermott wasn't happy with the way officials handled a critical overtime play that resulted in a Broncos interception Saturday, saying it was "too big of a play" not to stop the game and review it.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:48:52 EST
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Sources: Steelers open to Rodgers' return in '26
The Steelers remain open to an Aaron Rodgers reunion in 2026, even though it's unlikely because of Mike Tomlin's resignation, sources told ESPN.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:48:52 EST
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Seahawks showcase full arsenal, blow out 49ers
The Seahawks delivered an all-three-phases beatdown of the 49ers, racing to a 17-0 lead and never looking back in a 41-6 win to advance to the NFC title game.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:27:00 EST
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Falcons hire Stefanski in Ryan's 1st move as prez
The Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski on Saturday after the former Browns coach and two-time NFL Coach of the Year had his second interview with the team earlier in the day.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:48:52 EST
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Source: Al-Shaair fined over eye black message
Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been fined $11,593 for wearing eye black that contained the message "stop the genocide" during last week's wild-card game, a source told ESPN.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:48:52 EST
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Allen devastated, but loss not on QB, Bills say
After another playoff loss that ended a promising season for the Bills, quarterback Josh Allen told reporters that "I feel like I let my teammates down tonight," though Buffalo players and coaches disagreed.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:48:52 EST
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Green Day to honor MVPs at Super Bowl pregame
Green Day will kick off the Super Bowl with an opening ceremony at Levi's Stadium that celebrates six decades of the championship's history and helps usher generations of Super Bowl MVPs onto the field.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:48:52 EST
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📈 Yates' debut 2026 NFL draft rankings
Who are the best players in this year's NFL draft class? Which receivers have first-round talent? Field Yates stacks his top 25 board.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:48:52 EST
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Refs during Bills-Broncos called that?! What the NFL rulebook says and our analysis
When is a catch a catch and how much contact draws a penalty flag were in dispute Saturday in Denver.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:20:52 EST
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Denver advances, but Bo Nix is out: Six questions about where the Broncos go from here
The Broncos advanced to the AFC title game but lost their QB to a broken ankle. So what's next for them on their Super Bowl quest?
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:03:04 EST
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All-Pro LBs to coaches: How Texans' Ryans, Patriots' Vrabel have revived former teams
In Year 1 under Mike Vrabel and DeMeco Ryans, the two turned their franchises into playoff teams.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:22:47 EST
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Stories that explain Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel -- from the past and present
We talked with over a dozen former teammates, colleagues and players about their favorite memories.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:22:48 EST
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Sizing up overreactions, big questions from the divisional round: Why do the Bills keep falling short?
Another Super Bowl-less season for Buffalo? But are the Broncos also done? And did Seattle ace last offseason? Let's make sense of every divisional round game.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:23:02 EST
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Seahawks start fast and roll past 49ers, advance to NFC Championship Game
Kenneth Walker III and Ernest Jones IV led the Seahawks past their division rival on Saturday.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:51:47 EST
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Kevin Stefanski to Falcons: Grading the hire and the impact on Penix
Kevin Stefanski didn't have a great record in Cleveland, but he'll have more talent to work with in Atlanta.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:53:02 EST
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John Harbaugh to the Giants! Eight questions and a grade for New York's move
The 63-year-old has been able to call his own shot in this coaching search and wound up choosing the Giants.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:53:02 EST
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How the Bears, Caleb Williams became an offensive juggernaut
Ben Johnson helped build one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL in Chicago. Here's how he did it.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:34:45 EST
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Rams focused on playing 'great for 60 minutes' at Chicago
L.A. has learned from its fourth-quarter comebacks, but that doesn't mean it's how Sunday should go down.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:34:45 EST
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Matt LaFleur's new contract means final goal is a Packers Super Bowl
The 46-year-old got a contract extension despite Green Bay's recent postseason failures.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:34:58 EST
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Which QBs could Vikings add to push, support J.J. McCarthy?
Minnesota can't go into another season without a safety net behind its young signal-caller.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:34:59 EST
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What is Schottenheimer seeking in Eberflus' replacement as the next DC?
Dallas is moving into Phase 2 in the search for a new defensive coordinator -- in-person interviews.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:34:59 EST
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba tops best arrival looks ahead of divisional round of the NFL playoffs
Before the divisional round got underway, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:26:35 EST
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How NFL players prepare for the coldest games of the year
Even as beards freeze and fingers lose feeling, NFL players find ways to handle ridiculously cold temperatures.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:26:35 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 26 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:29:05 EST
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NFL draft order for Round 1: The first 24 slots are set, with the Raiders at No. 1
The Raiders, Jets and Cardinals hold the top three picks in the 2026 NFL draft. See the rest of the order -- plus each team's top need.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:29:05 EST
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'27 NFL draft class is stacked! 45 players to watch over the next 15 months
Dante Moore is returning to Oregon, making an already deep 2027 class that much better.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:41:15 EST
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Inside how Mike Tomlin spent his final day as Steelers head coach
'It was dead silent' when the coach stunned the Steelers' locker room. Here's what we know about what's next.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:05:22 EST
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