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Chiefs rule out WR Kadarius Toney (hip, ankle) vs. Bills
The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled out wide receiver Kadarius Toney from Sunday's AFC divisional round game against the Buffalo Bills at Orchard Park, N.Y....

C.J. Stroud and every rookie QB to win an NFL playoff game
C.J. Stroud became the latest rookie QB to win a playoff game for his team. The Houston Texans shellacked the Cleveland Browns, 45-14, and the second overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft looked terrific....

What happens when Green Bay, San Francisco meet in the playoffs
The San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers square off in the first 1 seed-vs.-7 seed matchup in NFL history. The two teams will set a record for their 10th playoff meeting, with the Packers looking to even a series that’s spanned 27 years. In a rivalry that’s racked up plenty of historic moments,...

Falcons interview Lions DC Aaron Glenn for HC job
The Atlanta Falcons interviewed Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for their head-coaching vacancy on Friday....

Not leaving Las Vegas: Raiders hiring Antonio Pierce as head coach
Interim head coach Antonio Pierce isn't leaving Las Vegas just yet....

Lions DE James Houston's Sunday status not certain
Detroit Lions pass-rusher James Houston might not be ready for Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coach Dan Campbell said Friday....

Raiders remove interim tag, hire Antonio Pierce as head coach
The Las Vegas Raiders are finalizing a deal to make Antonio Pierce their full-time head coach....

Shovel our snow: Bills put out another SOS
The Buffalo Bills put out a call for snow shovelers to report to work at Highmark Stadium in suburban Orchard Park, N.Y., Friday afternoon....

Books pulling for big underdogs in Divisional Playoffs
Baltimore and San Francisco are heavy favorites as No. 1 seeds coming off bye weeks, while Detroit is a significant favorite ahead of its second consecutive home playoff games....

Big names added to NFL draft-eligible list
Caleb Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, national championship-winning QB J.J. McCarthy, and All-American wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. were among 20 additional players granted special eligibility on Friday for the 2024 NFL Draft....

Ravens TE Mark Andrews not expected to play Saturday
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews needs another week to recover from an ankle injury he suffered in Week 11....

NFL Divisional Playoff Capsules (Saturday)
Houston Texans (11-7) at Baltimore Ravens (13-4)...

NFC Playoff Betting Primer: End of Love story?
We love the Love story, but the final chapter is expected to be completed Saturday in Santa Clara....

Rookie WRs could be the key this week for Chiefs, Ravens
Three of the best quarterbacks in NFL history will take the field for Divisional Round weekend, each with a different narrative surrounding him. Patrick Mahomes is participating in the first road playoff game of his career on Sunday. He is Michael Jordan in 1993 and 1998, having to rely on his own g...

Indianapolis to keep NFL scouting combine in 2025
The NFL scouting combine will stay in Indianapolis in 2025, as the league and the city announced a one-year contract extension on Thursday....

Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff joined some elite company
After the Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs, Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff have etched their names in history, joining a short list of quarterbacks to win a postseason game with two different teams....

Reports: Eagles owner, coach Nick Sirianni to meet Friday
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and head coach Nick Sirianni are scheduled for their annual exit interview on Friday, according to multiple reports....

AFC Divisional Playoffs: C.J. Stroud, Patrick Mahomes and inspired road dogs
OK, OK, C.J. Stroud, we get it. You're not a rookie anymore....

Kliff Kingsbury could be calling Chicago home real soon
Somebody once said, “Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years.” But in the case of former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, his potential return to the NFL might be an unexpected return soon. As reported by Adam Schefter on Thursday, the Chicago Bears are interested in Kingsbur...

Packers hopeful CB Jaire Alexander can play Saturday
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander is questionable for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers....