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Gov.: Steelers-Bills won't be pushed back again

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Sunday that the game between the Steelers and Bills “will not be pushed back again.”

Sources: Chargers first to meet with Harbaugh

The Chargers are set to be the first NFL team to meet with Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh about their head-coaching vacancy, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

How Mike McCarthy's relationship with Dak Prescott propelled the Cowboys

The connection McCarthy and Prescott built on and off the field has paid off in McCarthy’s first season as playcaller.

'No way he caught the ball': How Aaron Rodgers rolled left and ended Cowboys' 2016 season

Sunday will be the first Packers-Cowboys playoff matchup since Rodgers’ improbable pass in 2016.

Rice paces K.C. in frigid cold, just 'another game'

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice had 130 receiving yards, sixth most by a rookie in the playoffs, and a touchdown on eight catches in the 26-7 win over the Dolphins.

Tua has 'full trust in myself' despite playoff ouster

Faced with questions on his future, and his next contract, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was optimistic after Saturday’s playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, telling reporters “I don’t feel any pressure at all. I have full trust in myself.”

Our guide to the NFL wild-card round: Picks, predictions and stats to know for every matchup

Here’s everything you need to know for each NFL wild-card game. Which teams will win, and which players could make an impact?

Patrick Mahomes, defense fuel Chiefs' wild-card win over Dolphins

The frigid conditions didn’t slow the Chiefs as they reached the divisional round for the sixth straight season.

Flacco 'grateful' despite ending to comeback story

Joe Flacco said he was grateful to be part of the Browns despite Saturday’s rough finish but noted it was too early to think about a potential return in 2024, even if it’s as a backup to Deshaun Watson.

'Special' Stroud propels Texans to wild-card win

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans called quarterback C.J. Stroud “special,” as the No. 2 pick tied the NFL record for most touchdown passes (three) by a rookie in a playoff game in Houston’s wild-card win over the Browns on Saturday.

Follow live: Dolphins look to secure divisional round spot in frigid matchup in Kansas City

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Chiefs take early lead after opening drive ends in Rashee Rice TD

The Chiefs lead the Dolphins 7-0 after an opening-drive touchdown.

Texans click on all cylinders in comprehensive rout of Cleveland

Stroud’s pinpoint passing, big plays from the defense allowed Houston to make short work of the Browns.

Follow live: CJ Stroud, Texans look to lock-in a spot into the playoffs

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Source: Frigid temps won't stop Dolphins-Chiefs

Despite extremely cold temperatures in the forecast, Saturday night’s AFC wild-card game between the Dolphins and Chiefs will not be postponed, an NFL source told ESPN.

Steelers-Bills moved to Monday with snow ahead

The Bills will host the Steelers on Monday at 4:30 p.m. ET instead of the originally scheduled Sunday afternoon time because of an approaching snowstorm in Buffalo.

Sources: Eagles WR Brown (knee) out vs. Bucs

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, who worked hard in his rehab to try to make it back this week, is out for Monday night’s wild-card matchup against the Buccaneers with a knee injury, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Sources: Pierce leading candidate for Raiders job

Interim coach Antonio Pierce has emerged as the leading candidate to become the full-time head coach of the Raiders, with the support from key players in Las Vegas, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

How do the Chiefs defend Tyreek Hill and the Dolphins' speed?

Kansas City held Hill to 62 yards in Week 9, but did not face running back De’Von Achane.

Patrick Mahomes isn't afraid of the grind

Though fatigued by his toughest season, the Chiefs’ star QB is setting his sights on the usual postseason goal — Super Bowl or bust.

Six NFL wild-card games, six matchup previews: We have predictions, score picks and X factors

Here’s everything you need to know for the six NFL wild-card games. Which teams will win, and which players could make an impact?

'I want to make Cleveland a winner': Why Myles Garrett won't be denied this season

Garrett has always been a dominant individual pass-rusher, but this season he has become the leader the Browns needed.

From 50 Cent to showerheads: DeMeco Ryans' Texans turnaround

In Ryans’ first year, the Texans won the AFC South and are playoff-bound for the first time since 2019.

McCaffrey, Hill, Warner unanimous NFL All-Pros

Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek Hill and Fred Warner are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2023 NFL All-ProTeam.

Bills rule out WR Davis, S Rapp against Steelers

Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) and safety Taylor Rapp (calf) have been ruled out against the Steelers after both were injured in Buffalo’s AFC East-clinching win over Miami.

Patriots hire ex-LB Mayo as Belichick successor

The Patriots have chosen Jerod Mayo as Bill Belichick’s successor and the 15th head coach in franchise history.

Sources: Commanders turn to Niners for new GM

The Commanders are hiring 49ers assistant general manager Adam Peters as their new GM, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Jerod Mayo replaces Bill Belichick: What's next for Patriots, including the NFL draft

How will things change for the Patriots going forward after they swiftly moved from Belichick to Mayo?

Sources: Patriots tab Mayo as Belichick successor

The Patriots have chosen Jerod Mayo as Bill Belichick’s successor and the 15th head coach in franchise history, sources told ESPN.

Belichick on exit from Pats: 'Going to move on'

Bill Belichick will no longer serve as Patriots coach after a remarkable 24 seasons, saying “we’re going to move on” while also looking looking back fondly at his unmatched run in New England.