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Grading NFL head coach hires: What we think of the moves by the Falcons, Jets and Jaguars
Arthur Smith to the Falcons, Robert Saleh to the Jets, and Urban Meyer to the Jaguars. Here's what our experts think of the hires.
Arthur Smith brings optimism, but the Falcons will need patient approach
Smith brings impressive credentials to Atlanta, but with several key veterans facing uncertain futures, a quick turnaround could be a challenge.
TOP HEADLINES
THE RIVALRY STARTED IN COLLEGE
AND CONTINUES IN NFL PLAYOFFS
Latest round in Drew Brees-Tom Brady rivalry will be the most consequential
It's a playoff matchup four decades in the making. How have Brees' and Brady's games evolved, and what are opponents seeing in each QB?
When Brady faced Brees in college
TEXANS
NFL
Clark on Watson's cryptic tweet: Deshaun is fed up and wants out
AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS
Silencing critics: Ravens' Lamar Jackson has MVP award, could Bills' Josh Allen be next?
Once considered the projects of the 2018 NFL draft, the QBs who face off on Saturday are now the Pro Bowl quarterbacks of that class.
The Undefeated
'The running back whisperer': The Browns' rushing success starts with Stump Mitchell
NFL PLAYOFFS
NFL playoffs divisional-round guide: Picks, bold predictions and more for every game
What to watch for in every game. Bold predictions. Key stats to know. And, of course, score predictions. It's all here for every divisional-round playoff game.
NFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS
Best buds Sean McVay, Matt LaFleur to lock horns when Rams battle Packers
McVay and LaFleur ascended the coaching ladder together and will finally face each other as head coaches with an NFC title game trip on the line.
Tom Brady's Tampa Bay timeline: Events that defined his first season with the Buccaneers
It has been a season of change for Brady, but he's back to a familiar spot: contending for titles. Here's how it all unfolded.
NFL
The game-changing move that helped each NFL playoff team get here
Adding the GOAT, reigniting a star QB, running it back for the champs. NFL Nation reporters identify the most influential change their teams made that elevated their seasons.
BROWNS
NFL
Scottish accents, pranks and humor: Unflappable Kevin Stefanski perfect fit for Browns
The embodiment of grace under pressure, the Browns coach remained cool even when his team faced myriad injuries and COVID-19 .
BEFORE THEY WERE NFL STARS
THEY BATTLED IT OUT IN COLLEGE
The legend of Baker Mayfield and Patrick Mahomes' 2016 epic
In 2016, the two future NFL stars led their teams to a record-shattering 1,708 total yards in Oklahoma's 66-59 win over Texas Tech, a quarterbacking classic that their coaches say might never be duplicated.
Flashback: Mayfield, Mahomes duel in historic college showdown
Top Headlines
- Smith reaches deal to become Falcons' coach
- WR Josh Gordon suspended indefinitely again
- Broncos LB Miller subject of police investigation
- DE Edwards suspended for first 2 games of '21
- Health in mind, Meyer won't be 'nut' at practice
- Texans CEO: Want Watson part of hiring process
- WR Watkins remains out as Chiefs open playoffs
- NFL divisional round best bets
Lawrence goes No. 1, but who's next?
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NFL mock draft 2021: Todd McShay's predictions for all 32 first-round picks following the regular season
How will Round 1 of the 2021 NFL draft play out? Todd McShay projects all 32 picks, including which teams end up with a new quarterback in April.
Looking back
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2020 NFL season in review: What went wrong, what's next for eliminated playoff teams
What's next for these teams in 2021? Pittsburgh's focus will be retaining talent, while Chicago, Washington and Indianapolis must figure out their QBs.
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