What now for five losing teams from wild-card weekend? Barnwell on each front office's next steps
Potential offensive changes for the Eagles? Retooling needed for the Packers? Let's size up why five playoff teams are heading home early.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:31:35 EST
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Offseason guide for eliminated teams: Key free agents, draft outlook, priorities and predictions
The offseason has arrived for 23 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026?
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:31:35 EST
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Sources: Packers will try to keep LaFleur as HC
The Packers are expected to try to work out a deal in the coming days to keep head coach Matt LaFleur in Green Bay, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:55:45 EST
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Rams' Stafford has finger sprain, but 'good to go'
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford sprained the index finger on his throwing hand but will be "good to go" this Sunday against the Bears.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:55:45 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 11:55:45 EST
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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.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:55:45 EST
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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."
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:55:45 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 11:55:45 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 11:55:45 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 11:55:45 EST
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👀 Judging overreactions from all wild-card games
Are the Patriots still untested? Could this be the Bills' year? Is Caleb Williams a future MVP? We're sizing up every NFL playoffs wild-card game.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:55:44 EST
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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 09:32:04 EST
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Steelers aren't sweating playoff drought: 'We came here for what lies ahead'
As Pittsburgh aims to end playoff futility, how's the team approaching Monday's game?
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:48:24 EST
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'We can beat anybody': Why a Texas-sized turnaround has the Texans rolling into playoffs
Two key wins and a sideline scuffle highlight a run to the playoffs after an 0-3 start for Houston.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:48:24 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 10:50:56 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 10:54:16 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 10:43:57 EST
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Here are 7 reasons why the Bears are the NFL's comeback kings
Saturday's wild-card win over the Packers was the seventh time the Bears overcame a fourth-quarter deficit. Here's all seven.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:25:51 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 came back to beat the Packers. They've been doing it all season.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:25:51 EST
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Betting buzz: Bettors cash in on latest Bears comeback, 49ers' upset win
Bettors took advantage of yet another Bears comeback and also made a dent at sportsbooks with the 49ers' upset win.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:49:30 EST
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Divisional round odds, early bets: Seahawks favored vs. 49ers, Rams over Bears
Our early bets for the NFL divisional round, plus spreads, lines, totals and FPI analysis for every game.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:49:30 EST
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Does Bengals front office share its players' urgency?
Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase want the Bengals to make some changes, but their vision may be different from the team's.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:44:32 EST
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Tracking NFL head coach firings: Dolphins move on from Mike McDaniel
There are now eight head coach openings around the NFL. Here's what to know, including pros and cons for the open jobs.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:37:24 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 08:26:14 EST
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