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Pro Picks: Patriots will top the Broncos and Rams will edge the Seahawks to reach the Super Bowl

Pro Picks: Patriots will top the Broncos and Rams will edge the Seahawks to reach the Super Bowl

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NFL's conference championship games feature both No. 1 seeds, two division rivals and a backup quarterback making his first start of the season.
Bills owner feels team hit 'proverbial playoff wall' after latest loss

Bills owner feels team hit 'proverbial playoff wall' after latest loss

John Wawrow, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula felt his team hit what he called "the proverbial playoff wall" in leading to his decision to abruptly fire coach Sean McDermott this week.
In the NFL, winning seasons and playoff appearances don't always equate to job security

In the NFL, winning seasons and playoff appearances don't always equate to job security

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 2:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Winning isn't everything. Winning the Super Bowl matters most.
New coach John Harbaugh embraces the challenge of turning the Giants back into contenders

New coach John Harbaugh embraces the challenge of turning the Giants back into contenders

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 1:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

John Harbaugh has done plenty of winning in the NFL, including 12 playoff appearances and a Super Bowl title.
NFL coach vacancies hit a record-tying 10 this cycle with McDermott's firing, with 4 openings filled

NFL coach vacancies hit a record-tying 10 this cycle with McDermott's firing, with 4 openings filled

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The NFL reached a record-tying 10 openings for head coaches this offseason when Buffalo fired Sean McDermott following their overtime loss in the divisional round of the playoffs.
Titans agree to hire Robert Saleh as coach as they seek to speed up rebuild, AP source says

Titans agree to hire Robert Saleh as coach as they seek to speed up rebuild, AP source says

Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 11:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tennessee Titans agreed to hire Robert Saleh as their coach on Monday night, hoping he can speed up their rebuild and end the franchise's skid of four straight losing seasons, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.
Dolphins hire former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as head coach

Dolphins hire former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as head coach

Alanis Thames, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Miami Dolphins hired former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their coach on Monday, ending a swift search and tasking him with turning around a franchise that hasn't won a playoff game in 25 years.
Bills fire coach Sean McDermott after 9 seasons of falling short of reaching the Super Bowl

Bills fire coach Sean McDermott after 9 seasons of falling short of reaching the Super Bowl

John Wawrow, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 4:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Buffalo Bills have fired coach Sean McDermott after the team again failed to reach the Super Bowl in his nine seasons. The move came two days after the Bills were eliminated in a heart-wrenching 33-30 overtime loss at Denver in the divisional round of the playoffs. The Bills went 12-5 in the regular season and had their five-year run atop the AFC East end. McDermott transformed the franchise into a perennial winner, but was knocked for failing to make a Super Bowl appearance. Buffalo became the NFL's first team to win a playoff round in six consecutive years but not reach the Super Bowl.
Stidham set to join Staubach, Reich and 4 other QBs to make first start of season in playoffs

Stidham set to join Staubach, Reich and 4 other QBs to make first start of season in playoffs

Josh Dubow, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 10:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bo Nix's broken ankle has placed Jarrett Stidham into most unusual territory.
Caleb Williams' 'ridiculous' TD pass draws raves from his coach and teammates after Bears' loss

Caleb Williams' 'ridiculous' TD pass draws raves from his coach and teammates after Bears' loss

Jay Cohen, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 18 - 11:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Caleb Williams' last throw in regulation was a backpedaling, fourth-down rainbow that landed in Cole Kmet's hands in the corner of the end zone for a breathtaking touchdown.
Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

Andrew Seligman, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 18 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay shot knowing glances at each other, then went to work on the drive that got the Los Angeles Rams one step away from the Super Bowl.
Patriots will face Broncos in the AFC title game. Seahawks will host Rams in the NFC

Patriots will face Broncos in the AFC title game. Seahawks will host Rams in the NFC

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 18 - 8:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

NFL Championship Sunday is set: Rams vs. Seahawks and Patriots vs. Broncos.
Locals in the NFL Playoffs: Here are the former Utah stars off to championship weekend

Locals in the NFL Playoffs: Here are the former Utah stars off to championship weekend

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NFL's final four is set, and former Utah high school and college football standouts were everywhere in leading their respective teams within one game of a Super Bowl.
NFL again faces questions about the definition of a catch after disputed pick in Bills-Broncos game

NFL again faces questions about the definition of a catch after disputed pick in Bills-Broncos game

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 18 - 7:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hey, NFL: What's a catch?
C.J. Stroud's 4 interceptions dig a hole the Texans' defense can't get out of in loss to Patriots

C.J. Stroud's 4 interceptions dig a hole the Texans' defense can't get out of in loss to Patriots

Jimmy Golen, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 6:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

One interception after another, C.J. Stroud dug Houston into a deeper hole.
Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game

Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game

Kyle Hightower, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 18 - 6:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.J. Stroud's four interceptions for a TD and the New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 28-16 to advance to the AFC championship game for the first time in seven years. They will play at Denver next Sunday. Their last AFC title game trip was during their run to their sixth Super Bowl title in the 2018 season. Maye finished 16 of 27 for 179 yards, but had an interception and fumbled four times, losing two. The eight combined turnovers were the most in a playoff game since 2015. The Texans have lost in the divisional round in three straight seasons under coach DeMeco Ryans.
Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos' playoff win, will have season-ending surgery

Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos' playoff win, will have season-ending surgery

Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 18 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bo Nix broke his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos' divisional-round victory over Buffalo on Saturday and will have surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the playoffs. Coach Sean Payton delivered the stunning news about his second-year quarterback in the aftermath of Denver's biggest win in a decade. Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham will start the AFC championship game next weekend. Payton said Nix got hurt on a keeper where he lost 2 yards and was tackled by safety Cole Bishop. Nix was limping after the play, but there was no indication that he suffered such a serious injury.
Green Day to open 60th Super Bowl with anniversary ceremony celebrating generations of MVPs

Green Day to open 60th Super Bowl with anniversary ceremony celebrating generations of MVPs

Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 6:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The NFL is marking the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl with a hometown opening act.
Seahawks dominate 49ers from opening kick, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 win

Seahawks dominate 49ers from opening kick, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 win

Andrew Destin, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 11:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor and Doug Baldwin hyped up the famed "12th Man" crowd in Seattle, providing a throwback to the Seahawks' fearsome "Legion of Boom" teams from the 2010s.
Josh Allen wipes away tears and takes the blame after his 4 turnovers lead to another playoff loss

Josh Allen wipes away tears and takes the blame after his 4 turnovers lead to another playoff loss

Pat Graham, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Josh Allen knows all about heartbreaking losses in the playoffs. After yet another one Saturday, he stood at a microphone and wiped away tears.