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Reports: Patriots promoting DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator
The New England Patriots will promote defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator, according to multiple media reports Saturday....
Chiefs downgrade WR Kadarius Toney to out vs. Ravens
The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled out wide receiver Kadarius Toney from Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the host Baltimore Ravens due to a hip injury and personal reasons....
Report: Bears to hire Eric Washington as defensive coordinator
The Chicago Bears are hiring Eric Washington to be their defensive coordinator, NFL Network reported Saturday....
49ers WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder) cleared for NFC title game
San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel was cleared to play in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday against the visiting Detroit Lions....
Chiefs rule out G Joe Thuney (pec), WR Skyy Moore (knee)
The Kansas City Chiefs ruled out All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney and wide receiver Skyy Moore for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens....
The longest championship droughts in NFL history
With the NFC Championship coming up, the Detroit Lions are two wins away from breaking one of the longest championship droughts in NFL history. Their opponents, the San Francisco 49ers, are looking to add to their trophy collection. The Niners haven’t been champs since the mid-90s. ...
Despite multiple injuries, Lions C Frank Ragnow set to play Sunday
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow apparently isn't going to let injuries to his knee, ankle, toe and back keep him out of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers....
Ravens activate TE Mark Andrews ahead of AFC title game
The Baltimore Ravens activated tight end Mark Andrews off injured reserve on Friday in time for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs....
Lamar Jackson's top target returning for AFC Championship game
One of the league’s best offenses is getting even better, just in time for the AFC Championship. ...
If Detroit doesn't win Sunday, this Lions fan is gonna look silly
The Detroit Lions went 9-8 in 2022, narrowly missing out on the playoffs. It was an improvement for the moribund franchise, and both fans and analysts had high hopes coming into the 2023 season....
League without 1 openly gay player having a 'Pride Night' at Super Bowl LVIII
Bad execution can always ruin “good” intentions. The league that hasn’t created a safe enough space for gay players is having a “Pride Night” during Super Bowl week in Las Vegas. This is what a lack of self-awareness looks like....
New Titans coach Brian Callahan ready to call plays for QB Will Levis
Brian Callahan has been around some great quarterbacks in his 14 years as an NFL assistant coach....
49ers WR Deebo Samuel back at practice, but limited
San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel returned to practice Thursday with the NFC Championship Game looming in three days' time....
Reports: Falcons hire Rams DC Raheem Morris as next coach
The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their next head coach, several reports said Thursday....
Injured Chiefs G Joe Thuney, RB Isiah Pacheco miss practice
Kansas City Chiefs left guard Joe Thuney and running back Isiah Pacheco each missed practice Thursday due to their injuries....
LB Roquan Smith restored Ravens' rough and ready mindset
When paying Roquan Smith on a tier with the richest defenders in the league fell outside the realm of responsible accounting for the rebuilding Chicago Bears, one general manager sprinted to the phone armed with the Baltimore Ravens' checkbook....
NFC Championship Game Betting Primer: 49ers should feel Purdy good
This may sound surprising, but the San Francisco 49ers needed some good fortune to advance last week — at home — against the Green Bay Packers, and the Detroit Lions looked like a seasoned group of veteran playoff performers in turning back the Tampa Bay Buccaneers....
The Lions cannot be happy with 'just being there' against the Niners
The Detroit Lions are in the NFC title game. No, it’s not a dream, it is reality and they’ve got folks believing. Detroit can turn the page, beginning a new chapter in their history. Appearing in their first Super Bowl and beating one of the NFL’s most successful franchises to advance would be an ex...
AFC Championship Game Betting Primer: 'Heavyweight fight' at QB
Now do you believe in the 2023-24 version of Patrick Mahomes? He looked every bit the NFL's best player in the dramatic divisional round win over the Buffalo Bills....
Top 10 NFL franchises by Conference Championship appearances
The San Francisco 49ers are set to appear in their NFL-record 19th Conference Championship game. ...