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For all the difficulties the Cowboys faced, was the final result really that far off from where people should’ve expected it to be?

49ers fans are having fun digging up old Deshaun Watson tweets these days.

After waiting 18 years to watch their team in the playoffs, Browns fans can’t even enjoy it because a COVID-19 outbreak is disrupting the lead-up to the game.

ESPN’s Todd McShay released his first mock draft, where he gave the Dallas Cowboys one of the drafts top CBs, Alabama’s Patrick Surtain II.

Can Lamar Jackson avoid a third loss in three playoff games?

Saints linebacker Demario Davis’ largely productive NFL career also has had its share of disappointing, teachable moments. Losing seasons with the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns helped Davis cherish recent postseason opportunities with New Orleans.

A year ago, the Cowboys parted ways with Jason Garrett. This year, the Giants are worried about losing him. Garrett, the Giants’ offensive coordinator, will interview with the Chargers for their head coaching vacancy on Friday. The Giants kept defensive coordinator Patrick Graham from interviewing for potential job openings with a contract extension. The team, [more]

On SNY’s The Tailgate, former Giant Shaun O’Hara said Daniel Jones’ struggles in his second season in the NFL made him feel like he was watching “a rookie year all over again.”

The ‘Total Access’ crew discusses which playoff records could be broken during Super Wild Card Weekend. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL.com

Trevor Lawrence has been the presumed No. 1 pick since the moment he stepped on campus at Clemson. But in a head-to-head against Justin Fields, he didn’t measure up.

The NFL’s wild-card weekend is fast approaching and money is pouring in on all six matchups at BetMGM. 

If Deshaun Watson wants out of Houston, John Lynch can’t waste a second calling the Texans.

Gregg Rosenthal’s game pick for Bucs-Washington on Super Wild Card Weekend. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens fell flat in the playoffs last year, but Jackson has looked like his old MVP self lately as he prepares to face the Titans.

The league broke scoring records this season, and it’s not just because offenses are becoming more sophisticated. A lot of it is tied to one penalty.

Lamar Jackson has an NFL MVP Trophy, two 1,000-yard rushing seasons and a 30-7 regular-season record as the Baltimore Ravens starting quarterback. What he doesn’t have is a playoff victory, a bothersome shortcoming Jackson intends to rectify Sunday on the road against the Tennessee Titans. Jackson’s postseason ledger began with a 23-17 loss to the underdog Los Angeles Chargers in the 2018 playoffs.

Minty Bets, Jared Quay & Matt Gothard give their picks for the NFL Wild Card Sunday slate of games.

Minty Bets, Jared Quay & Matt Gothard give their picks for the NFL Wild Card Saturday slate of games.

The stud guard played his final NFL season for the Cardinals in 2010.

The six-time Super Bowl champion who left New England for sunny Florida is in the playoffs for a NFL-record 18th time in 21 years, and eager to build on an ever-expanding legacy in his first postseason appearance with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bill Belichick and the Patriots are home watching following a historic two-decade run with the 43-year-old quarterback, who’s now pumping vitality into a franchise with the worst all-time winning percentage in the four major professional sports. Brady led New England to the Super Bowl nine times in 20 seasons, appearing in 41 playoff games and winning 30 – both records.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons conducted a virtual interview for general manager Wednesday with New Orleans Saints executive Terry Fontenot.

All this happened in less than half of a calendar year for the franchise now known only as the Washington Football Team. ”This experience ranks up as the most different one I’ve had, and not just the playoff race but the whole year,” said coach Ron Rivera, who took over Jan. 1, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in August and did his job through proton therapy. Just over a year ago, Snyder fired longtime team president Bruce Allen, putting in motion an attempt to change the organizational culture.

Steelers defensive lineman Tyson Alualu played 51 defensive snaps in Sunday’s game against the Browns. He was on the injury report last week with an ankle injury, missing last Wednesday’s work before being a full participant Thursday and Friday. Alualu, who 39 tackles and two sacks this season, did not practice Wednesday with his ankle [more]

The status of Sunday’s Browns-Steelers playoff game remains on track with no new COVID-19 positives, but Cleveland isn’t out of the woods yet.

If Cleveland’s coronavirus outbreak gets worse this week, the league will have to consider doing something drastic. Would things be better in a postseason bubble?

The Dolphins have a surprise opening for an offensive coordinator.

LSU just announced that they have hired Panthers quarterbacks coach Jake Peetz as their new offensive coordinator.

When the Indianapolis Colts take on the Buffalo Bills, one route combination might be critical for quarterback Philip Rivers.

Kansas City is the favorite to win it all this postseason, but the best team often doesn’t make it to the finish line. And if K.C. has to face Buffalo … watch out!

The Week 17 scoring bonanza provided the perfect finish to a record-setting season on offense. Teams combined for 100 touchdowns in the final week of the season for the second-most in NFL history in a single week behind only the 104 scored in Week 14 of the 2013 season. There were several players who had memorable seasons of their own to contribute to the high-scoring campaign led by Green Bay’s dynamic duo of Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams.