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Moving on: Hopefully next round will be better

Aside from another desperation touchdown pass by Aaron Rodgers, who must practice them daily, there wasn’t much wild stuff during wild-card weekend.

Falcons-Seahawks II: Game of the Year Gets a Rematch

After playing one of the most fascinating strategic battles of the regular season, the Falcons-Seahawks rematch in the divisional round should be a gem

Steelers Wildcard: Steelers Top Dolphins

The Steelers beat the Dolphins at home in the first round of the playoffs in a decisive performance to advance to the divisional round.The Steelers came out swinging against the Dolphins in the wildcard portion of the NFL playoffs. They put together a couple of scores early and maintained that lea…

NFL Draft Prospects: Clemson

With the College Football National Championship coming up on Monday night, I’m breaking down the 2017 NFL Draft prospects to keep an eye on from both Clemson and Alabama. With these being the two best teams in the nation, there are plenty of players on each team projected to be drafted this yea…

Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter arrested after game

PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter has been arrested at a Pittsburgh bar following the team’s wild-card win over the Miami Dolphins.

2017 NFL Draft Order: Updated Selections Heading Into Divisional Round

Here’s a look at the updated 2017 NFL Draft Order heading into the Divisional Round of the playoffs.Even though the Los Angeles Rams don’t have a first-round pick this year, that doesn’t mean fans shouldn’t still be interested in the 2017 NFL Draft order now that Wild Card Week…

Odell Beckham Jr. Reportedly Punches Hole In Wall After Loss (Photo)

Odell Beckham Jr. reportedlythrew a tantrumafter the New York Giants’ Wild Card loss, banging his head against the door and punching a hole in the wall.Odell Beckham Jr. was just plain bad for the New York Giants on Sunday night. Though the Giants rode their defense to the 2017 NFL Playoffs, …

Mike Pereira's take on officiating for Wild Card weekend

According to Mike Pereira, the officiating was ‘OK’ this weekend, “with the exception of the game in Seattle.”

Mistakes, missed opportunities help foil Giants at Lambeau

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Missed opportunities kept Eli Manning and the New York Giants from another postseason victory at Lambeau Field.

Prepare for an annoying week of the Chiefs being ignored

For the next seven days, the Kansas City Chiefs will be ignored, discounted and disrespected. Don’t have any illusions. It doesn’t matter that the Chiefs went 12-4 and secured the second-best record in the AFC. It doesn’t matter that the Chiefs are 10-2 since losing to the Pittsburgh …

Yes, Odell Beckham's Miami joyride played a role in his playoff no-show

The hot-headed (and hard-headed) Giants receiver never stood a chance

Ranking the final 8 NFL playoff teams' chances to win the Super Bowl

Which team has the best chance to win the Super Bowl?

Carr wonders 'What if?' after watching Raiders playoff loss

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) As the playoffs played in the background, the Oakland Raiders packed their bags, said their goodbyes and began an offseason that started far sooner than they had hoped or expected before star quarterback Derek Carr broke his right leg.

Packers' Cobb catches three of Rodgers' four TDs in Wild Card win over Giants

Aaron Rodgers, master of the Hail Mary pass, struck again in another big moment

Packers shake off slow start to defeat Giants in microcosm of season

A microcosm of the Green Bay Packers’ regular season, a slow start by Aaron Rodgers was soon swapped for his MVP best in a 38-13 shellacking of the New York Giants.Apparently running the table didn’t just mean the Packers’ final regular season games. After a worrying first quarter t…

Rodgers works Hail Mary magic, Packers beat Giants 38-13

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers, master of the Hail Mary pass, struck again in another big moment.

Rodgers works Hail Mary magic, Packers beat Giants 38-13 (Yahoo Sports)

Aaron Rodgers, master of the Hail Mary pass, struck again in another big moment. Rodgers overcame a sluggish start and finished with four touchdown passes, including a momentum-swinging 42-yard heave to Randall Cobb at the end of the second quarter, to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 38-13 win Sunday over the New York Giants in an NFC wild-card game. The Packers move on to face the Dallas Cowboys in the divisional round next week.

Bobby Rainey Commits Brutal Error on Kickoff Return (Video)

A crucial error by New York Giants returner Bobby Rainey may have cost his team dearly in the NFC Wild Card Playoff.Playmakers like Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham Jr. and so on were all on the field on Sunday evening for the 2017 NFC Wild Card Playoff between the Green Bay Packers and New York Giant…

AFC Divisional Round 2017: Odds, Opening Lines

Taking a look at the odds and opening game lines for the two 2017 AFC Divisional Round matchups.Following the Pittsburgh Steelers dismantling the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the 2017 AFC Divisional Round matchups were set. Both will be rematches of games that we saw in the regular season as the Stee…

Derek Carr Would Have Been Ready For Super Bowl

Speaking with local media, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr says he would have been ready to play had they made it to the Super Bowl.For the first time since being injured, Derek Carr spoke with the local media. When asked if he would have been healthy enough to play had the Oakland Raiders …

Ben Roethlisberger wears boot during post presser

Ben Roethlisberger walked into his postgame press conference wearing a boot on his right ankle.

Is Vance Joseph the man for the Broncos job after playoff loss?

After Miami’s defensive performance vs. Pittsburgh, should the Denver Broncos consider Vance Joseph as head coach after they interview him?Denver Broncos fans got to see the Pittsburgh Steelers dismantle the Miami Dolphins in the final AFC Wild Card game.The reason myself as well as fans …

The Latest: Cobb scores a third TD as Packers take control (Yahoo Sports)

Randall Cobb caught his third Aaron Rodgers’ touchdown pass of the game as the Packers have taken control of their wild-card playoff game against the Giants. Cobb’s latest touchdown gave Green Bay a 31-13 lead with about nine minutes remaining. It was Rodgers fourth touchdown throw, with the other score going to Davante Adams in the first half.

The Dan Quinn resume gives Atlanta Falcons a playoff edge

The Falcons’ current roster may lack playoff experience but they have Dan Quinn. The sophomore head coach provides an edge that makes it different this time around for Atlanta.An Atlanta Falcons playoff appearance just wouldn’t be the same without the typical negativity from the fan ba…

Aaron Rodgers Hits Randall Cobb With Wild Hail Mary to End Half (Video)

Aaron Rodgers struck gold once again, connecting with Randall Cobb on a crazy Hail Mary to end the first half for the Green Bay Packers.It feels like a formality that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is going to make a ridiculous play—or multiple—any time that he takes the f…

Mr. Hail Mary! Aaron Rodgers throws another shock TD to stun Giants at end of half

New York dominated for 25 minutes and went to the half down 14-6.

The Chargers have interviewed DC Sean McDermott

The search for a new head coach continues. The Chargers have formally interviewed Carolina Panthers DC Sean McDermott, per the team website.McDermott has been around the league for a really long time now and has a proven track record over the years with his defensive schemes. He started out in Phi…

Aaron Rodgers connects on Hail Mary as time expires in 1st half to extend Packers lead

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers connected on a 42-yard Hail Mary as time expired in the first half on Sunday to give Green Bay a 14–6 lead over the Giants.

The Latest: Packers' Nelson officially out of the game (Yahoo Sports)

Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson will not return to the NFC wild-card game against the New York Giants because of a rib injury. Nelson took a shot to the left side his body by Giants safety Leon Hall’s helmet while trying to pull in a pass from Aaron Rodgers. Nelson stayed down on the sideline for a couple minutes while play continued.