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Jaguars have interest in bringing back Tom Coughlin

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have interest in former New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin.

O'Brien says Savage will start Saturday against Bengals (Yahoo Sports)

Tom Savage will start at quarterback for the Houston Texans on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Coach Bill O’Brien announced the decision on Monday, a day after Savage took over in the second quarter when Brock Osweiler was benched against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Savage threw for 260 yards to help Houston rally from a 13-point deficit for a 21-20 win in his first regular-season action since 2014.

Titans DL Karl Klug needs surgery for torn Achilles tendon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee defensive lineman Karl Klug has a torn left Achilles tendon and will have season-ending surgery.

AP Analysis: Andy Reid's ice-the-kicker strategy backfired

Among the debatable calls in the NFL’s Week 15, none backfired more than Andy Reid’s attempt to ice an already frozen kicker at Arrowhead Stadium.

Jaguars GM won't force next head coach to stick with Blake Bortles

Bortles’ job could depend on whom the Jaguars hire.

Post-Game Pontification: Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers

My thoughts as Sebastian Janikowski kicks the Oakland Raiders into the post-season with a 16-13 win over the Chargers,in San Diego,in front of a pro-Raiders crowd.Congratulations Raider Nation, your team is in the playoffs. Finally. And yes, it feels as good as you would expect. Since the Chiefs l…

Maturity helps Packers close gap in NFC North race

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Coach Mike McCarthy felt maturity played a part in the Green Bay Packers’ latest victory.

Your Monday Night Football Tecmo Super Bowl Simulation Is Live

Your Tecmo Super Bowl sims are back, and tonight’s Carolina vs. Washington game is LIVE:

Quinn likes how inexperienced Falcons keep contributing (Yahoo Sports)

Coach Dan Quinn appreciates how the Atlanta Falcons are positioned atop the NFC South, holding a one-game lead over Tampa Bay with two games left in the regular season. Now if the Falcons could just stop getting key players hurt, but Quinn is hardly despondent. ”I know we’re judged by what happens on Sundays, but honestly I thought the game from yesterday was won during the week,” Quinn said Monday.

Philadelphia Eagles: Lane Johnson's suspension is over

Lane Johnson has returned to the Philadelphia Eagles.Talented Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson was suspended for 10 games earlier in the season due toPED violations. Though Johnson did his best to argue his case, the suspension was upheld and his absence turned out to be a killer for …

Colts Place Art Jones on Injured Reserve; Promote Kristjan Sokoli

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Monday that the team has placed defensive lineman Art Jones (groin) on injured reserve and promoted defensive end Kristjan Sokoli from their practice squad in a corresponding roster move.The 30 year old Jones had missed this past weekend’s game against th…

Using the 2017 NFL Draft to fix the Cleveland Browns

As the Cleveland Browns continue to limp through a win-less season, the fan base can find some hope with the talent available in the 2017 NFL Draft.The Cleveland Browns are going to have a very busy offseason as they work to rebuild the roster. They’ll likely make some moves via free agency…

How To Fix The Cleveland Browns: Seven Round Mock Draft

If the season ended today, the Browns are primed for two top 10 picks, and four picks within the top 50. In other words, they can not, repeat CAN NOT mess up this opportunity to jumpstart their franchise. An infusion of young, top tier talent is exactly what this franchise needs.With a plethora …

Bills Fans Combine A Hora And Keg Stand

Spoiler alert: the chair and person are not thrown through any sort of furniture.

Doug Marrone named Jacksonville Jaguars interim coach

After taking a seat in the shadows for a few season, Doug Marrone has reemerged as a head coach in the NFL.The Jacksonville Jaguars made the move everyone was waiting for on Sunday after a loss to the Houston Texans, firing head coach Gus Bradley. For some reason, they waited to announce who the i…

A dejected Andrew Luck watched the Titans' dramatic win during his postgame presser

The Colts QB did his best to play it cool

Fired Bradley regrets not sticking around to see Jaguars win

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) Gus Bradley’s one regret is he won’t be around to see the Jacksonville Jaguars win consistently.

Ezekiel Elliott weighs in on college stars skipping bowl games

The Cowboys RB sent a couple of tweets on their decisions to focus on the NFL Draft.

Like Leonard Fournette, Christian McCaffrey understandably chooses future over present

Christian McCaffrey is skipping the Sun Bowl to ready for the NFL draft. Given that the base criteria for NFL success is good health, who could blame him?

Jaguars name Doug Marrone interim coach for final 2 games (Yahoo Sports)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have named Doug Marrone interim coach for the final two games of the season.

Chiefs grades: No excuses, the offense blew it

Oh Chiefs Kingdom what a dark Sunday it is when you have the division lead and the No. 2 seed in the morning and suddenly by the end you are back in familiar No. 5.Twitter has been a nasty place for Kansas City Chiefs fans on Sunday night. Blame is being placed in just about everyone’s lap bu…

Jaguars name Doug Marrone interim coach for final 2 games

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have named Doug Marrone interim coach for the final two games of the season.

Texans owner pivots on Osweiler remarking “Gutsy” quarterback change

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair defended embattled quarterback Brock Osweiler after ugly loss in Green Bay two weeks ago. Now, he’s lauding head coach Bill O’Brien for “gusty call” in benching the team’s high-priced acquisition.We all knew Brock Osweiler was on a short lea…

San Diego Chargers: More heartache as team falls to Raiders

The San Diego Chargers were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs with a Miami Dolphins win on Saturday, however the Chargers were still playing a meaningful game on Sunday taking on the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm. This game was just as important as any for fans, as well as the team, given th…

Red-letter day: Elliott, Cowboys bounce back, top Bucs 26-20 (Yahoo Sports)

Ezekiel Elliott ran faster after he crossed the goal line than he did looking for a hole to get in the end zone from the 2-yard line. Dallas’ rookie sensation and NFL rushing leader had his eyes on an oversized Salvation Army red kettle in front of the stands. Elliott rushed for a career-high 159 yards and that short score and the Cowboys closed in on home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with a 26-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night.

Brady leads Patriots to 16-3 win over Broncos (Yahoo Sports)

Tom Brady brought a power run game and a sturdier offensive line with him to the Mile High City this time. Brady overcame both a slow start and another dazzling performance by Denver’s defense in New England’s grinding 16-3 win Sunday that secured a first-round bye in the playoffs. It also dealt a crushing blow to the Broncos’ playoff hopes.

Chicago Bears Week 15 Report Card

The continuation of the NFL’s oldest rivalry in Week 15 added another exciting chapter to its storied legacy. Unfortunately, the Chicago Bears came up on the short end of the stick after a courageous fourth-quarter comeback against the Green Bay Packers. The 30-27 loss drops the Bears’ r…

One team every Super Bowl contender would like to avoid in the playoffs

Nightmare matchups for every Super Bowl contender.

FANTASY PLAYS: Championship week here, same logic applies

Week 16 is a magical time, something that all fantasy players strive for, yet so very few reach.

2017 NFL Draft: Ohio State Gareon Conley Scouting Report

Ohio State’s Gareon Conley is an important part of what is a really talented and effective Buckeyes secondary.Gareon Conley is a young defensive back who has developed into a reliable performer. He has the size, quickness and instincts needed to fit multiple defensive systems. Ohio State rou…