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The NFC championship saw strong ratings, a reversal of the recent trend of declines in the postseason.

The winner of Super Bowl LV lays claim to the NFL’s title of GOAT quarterback.

Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta has already started making some of the tough decisions he believes can help Baltimore negotiate the leap from playoff qualifier to Super Bowl champion. After releasing running back Mark Ingram and quarterback Robert Griffin III last week, DeCosta announced Monday that the Ravens won’t re-sign All-Pro long snapper Morgan Cox. The 34-year-old Cox was the initial component of a highly successful placekicking unit that includes holder Sam Koch and second-team All-Pro Justin Tucker, the most accurate field-goal kicker in NFL history.

Word over the weekend was that the Texans were moving on to a second round of head coaching interviews that they wanted to include Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Frazier is now out of the playoffs and Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the team is setting up [more]

The Packers are in the same situation on Monday as they were the day after last year’s NFC Championship Game. Instead of getting ready to go to Florida for the Super Bowl, Green Bay players are cleaning out their lockers and doing exit interviews to start the offseason. But after falling to the Buccaneers 31-26, [more]

Martavis Bryant, the former Steelers and Raiders wide receiver suspended multiple times by the NFL for substance abuse violations, signed with the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts. The NFL said at the time he violated terms of his conditional reinstatement from a previous ban under the league’s substance abuse policy. Bryant, while with Pittsburgh, was suspended for the 2016 season for multiple violations of the policy.

The Eagles are not bringing back quarterbacks coach/pass game coordinator Press Taylor for 2021. By Dave Zangaro

The losers of this weekend’s games need to recalculate whatever algorithm they’re using, because playing scared won’t win titles against Patrick Mahomes or Tom Brady.

There isn’t much left to say about Brady and his greatness. This is the same ending, just with a new script.

Tom Brady can talk some trash, in his own low-key way.

Despite his unprecedented level of postseason success, bettors did not hesitate to go against Tom Brady in the NFC championship game. 

There’s no love lost for the GOAT.

Will the Chiefs successfully #RunItBack or will Tom Brady spoil their attempts to repeat as champions?

Tom Brady, arguably the best QB in NFL history, will try to win his seventh title while Patrick Mahomes goes for No. 2 when they meet in Super Bowl LV.

A few important things to know now the Packers 2020 season is over.

Bills promise to use the pain of defeat to grow and improve next season.

Warriors’ Zaza Pachulia is hoping the 49ers can acquire Aaron Rodgers this offseason.

On Sunday Aaron Rodgers sounded like he’s wading into the deep end of pragmatic realism. Like the future is coming for us all, no matter how good the now has been.

Josh Allen and the Bills had a great run but they were no contest for Patrick Mahomes and the defending champs in the AFC title game.

With 2:15 left in the NFC Championship game, the Green Bay QB rolled out of the pocket, electing to try and force a pass to Davante Adams in the end zone.

The New England Patriots won’t be playing in Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7, but many of the team’s players are happy that their former teammate, Tom Brady, will be taking part in the big game.

The mistakes made by the Packers were critical. And opportunities to overcome the mistakes were squandered by missed opportunities.

In a battle of two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks, Tom Brady got the last laugh over Aaron Rodgers as Tampa Bay advances to Super Bowl LV.

#Packers RB Aaron Jones (chest) is questionable to return. #TBvsGB – Green Bay Packers (@packers) January 24, 2021 Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is questionable to return to the NFC Championship Game after suffering a chest injury in …

Jordan Whitehead knows how to force a fumble. The third-year safety has now gotten Aaron Jones twice in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game. But the second time, the Buccaneers recovered the loose ball. On the third play of the second half, Aron Rodgers hit Jones with a short pass over the middle. But Whitehead came in [more]

The Lions are interviewing Rams cornerbacks coach Aubrey Pleasant to be their secondary coach, Steve Wyche of NFL Media reports. New Lions General Manager Brad Holmes continues to look to his former team. The Lions already have hired Ray Agnew from the Lions to be their assistant General Manager. Pleasant spent four seasons with the [more]

Veteran tight end Greg Olsen is retiring from the NFL to become a broadcaster. Olsen announced Sunday that he is ending his 14-year career to join Fox as a game analyst. ”Proud of what I was able to accomplish in this league, proud of the relationships and everything that the game has given me,” Olsen said on Fox.

Don’t give Tom Brady extra chances. A missed call on a Tampa Bay interception set the stage for Tom Brady’s half-ending TD to Scotty Miller.

The Bills are a win away from the Super Bowl, and a major factor in Buffalo’s AFC ascent is the growth of Josh Allen, specifically his mastery of one aspect of the game.

According to NFL Network, the Lions also are adding Rams director of pro personnel Ray Agnew as assistant GM