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College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams
The SEC and Big Ten failed to agree on expansion
The Sports Conspiracy That’s Too Easy to Believe
When the 49ers lost in the playoffs, some fans embraced a theory about electromagnetic waves instead of facing reality.
College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams in 2026 as Big Ten, SEC fail to reach resolution
The SEC favors a 16-team format while the Big Ten has been adamant about expanding to 24
Rams vs. 49ers where to watch, TV, streaming, prediction, odds, pick for NFL playoffs
The winner of this NFC West grudge match will advance to the Super Bowl
C.J. Stroud Faces a Defining Offseason in Houston
After overcoming a 0-3 start to make the playoffs, the Houston Texans’ season came to a close on Sunday. The 28-16 loss to the New England Patriots snapped the Texans’ 10-game winning streak. As a result, the Texans remain winless in the Divisional Round. Another poor offensive showing doomed the team, and the lion’s share […] The post C.J. Stroud Faces a Defining Offseason in Houston appeared first on The Lead.
NBC SPORTS DELIVERS ITS MOST WATCHED NFL DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF GAME ON RECORD AS RAMS-BEARS THRILLER AVERAGES 45.4 MILLION VIEWERS ON NBC & PEACOCK
NBC Sports is The Home of Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8
PCA soaking up Chicago sports scene: 'It's on another level'
CHICAGO -- The video clip quickly made its way across social media platforms on Monday night. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams -- one night after a tough loss to the Rams in the NFL playoffs -- was sitting in the front row at the United Center for a Blackhawks game. As
Rams vs. Seahawks NFC Championship results According to Madden 26
We've got the Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks NFC Championship Results according to Madden 26. The NFL Playoffs continue
Position grades from the Patriots’ playoff win over the Texans
Grading each position group on the Patriots’ roster after their win in the divisional playoff round.
College Football Playoff results: Indiana wins first national championship ever
Dolphins hire former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as head coach
The moved ends a swift search for a coach who will be tasked with turning around a losing franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game in 25 years.
Hyped Indiana-Miami title match sprinkled with Wisconsin flavor
The College Football Playoff national championship will feature former Badgers and an almost-Packers staffer.
College Football Playoff national championship game, Indiana vs. Miami: Live updates, score, highlights today
No. 1 Indiana takes on No. 10 Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game: Score, live updates, highlights, start time, how to watch.
College Football Playoff National Championship live updates: Indiana takes on Miami for the title
Follow live as the Miami Hurricanes, led by quarterback Carson Beck, face Fernando Mendoza and the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in the 2026 CFP championship.
Super Bowl odds: Seahawks and Rams the favorites as playoffs down to final four
Seattle and L.A. remain at the top, but New England isn't far behind. Here's a look at the latest Super Bowl odds entering the 2025 NFL season's Championship Round
Kyle Shanahan’s postgame message reveals mindset after Seahawks blowout
Kyle Shanahan reflects on a difficult playoff exit as the San Francisco 49ers are outmatched by the Seattle Seahawks, revealing a perspective beyond the final score.
NFL power ratings: Broncos QB adjustment, spread projections
Here's how we're setting the spreads for the conference championship matchups in the NFL playoffs
PFF grades: Three unheralded defenders lead Rams to playoff win
Kam Curl leads the Rams defense in win over Bears after securing important overtime interception.
Sports betting roundup: All four favorites win in divisional round of NFL Playoffs
Just like last week, it was another super round of NFL playoff games. The divisional round delivered some thrilling games, including two that went to overtime. The Broncos will host the Patriots in the AFC Championship, while the Seahawks will host the Rams in the NFC Championship.
Bills reportedly fire head coach Sean McDermott after 9 seasons
McDermott led the Bills to the playoffs in eight of his nine seasons in charge.
Buffalo Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after playoff defeat to Denver Broncos
Sean McDermott is fired as head coach of the Buffalo Bills following Saturdays 33-30 defeat to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.
Championship resilience has Patriots on doorstep of Super Bowl
Drake Maye and the Patriots keep finding ways to play winning football in the NFL playoffs.
How much has Miami football made in CFP? Hurricanes' ACC payout, explained
How much has Miami football made through its College Football Playoff run? Here's what to know.
What we learned from Patriots’ playoff win over Texans
Takeaways from the Patriots’ 28-16 divisional round win on Sunday.
6 winners and losers from Patriots’ playoff win over Texans
Here is who caught our eye, for better or worse, in the Patriots’ divisional win in the NFL playoffs.
Studs and duds from Rams' overtime, playoff win vs. Bears
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field. Here's who should receive credit and criticism from the win.
Twitter reacts to Patriots eliminating Texans in divisional round
Here's how fans reacted to the Patriots handing the Texans a 28-16 loss in Sunday's divisional playoff round.
Patriots vs Broncos odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under for betting
NFL playoff odds for Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots AFC championship game, including point spread, moneyline, over/under for betting Sunday.
Rams-Bears: Divisional Round first half discussion
It’s playoff football time around the NFL!
Rams’ $10 million receiver is a healthy playoff scratch
Rams paid $10 million for Tutu Atwell to make one important catch all season long
Bears reveal uniforms for divisional round playoffs vs. Rams
The Bears are trying to repeat history with their uniform combo for their divisional playoff matchup against the Rams.
Patriots vs. Texans inactives: Khyiris Tonga returns for divisional game
Injury updates and more for the Patriots’ divisional playoff game on Sunday.
8 former Cardinals in playoffs with Texans, Patriots
Who are the eight former Cardinals players on the Texans and Patriots?
ESPN Model Forecasts Tight Patriots-Texans Playoff Clash
ESPN Analytics foreshadows a razor-close AFC Divisional Round matchup between the New England Patriots and Houston Texans. The Patriots enter Sunday’s playoff game with the narrowest of edges. ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives New England a 50.9 percent win probability. Oddsmakers also don’t see much of a gap between the Patriots and Texans. Most sportsbooks peg […]
Messy Foxborough weather expected for Patriots vs. Texans playoff game
Things could get messy in Foxborough for the Patriots and Texans divisional playoff matchup.
New York Jets Flight Connections 01/18/26
We have two more games on this Divisional Sunday. Before they get started this afternoon, here are Jets links to read for your enjoyment. Connor Long – New York Jets DC search: Ranking candidates from F to A Tier Robby Sabo – Oh, the pain: NY Jets fans’ worst-case NFL playoff scenarios Michael Nania – […]
Bo Nix has silenced critics with playoff win over Bills
Despite the injury, any lingering questions prognosticators may have about Bo Nix were answered after impressive playoff win.
Sunday NFL Playoff News and Discussion
The path to the Championship Games finalizes on Sunday.
Seahawks humiliate 49ers 41-6 in lopsided Divisional Round game
Seahawks tied a record for most lopsided playoff win in franchise history
Seahawks make a statement with absolute destruction of Niners to reach NFC championship game
Follow along as the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks face off in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
Bo Nix will undergo season-ending ankle surgery, Sean Payton announces after Broncos' playoff win vs. Bills
Jarrett Stidham will start the AFC championship game for the Broncos.
Bills' Tre'Davious White slams helmet after decisive pass interference call, channeling Buffalo fans' frustration
Bills fans were already mad about a controversial interception, then had to contend with pass interference and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties that assured a Broncos playoff win.
Patriots’ Potential Next Playoff Opponent Revealed After Bills-Broncos Thriller
The New England Patriots still need to win in their divisional round matchup with the Houston Texans on Sunday. It’ll be quite intriguing if they can take care of business, however… New England is just one victory away from visiting the one-seed Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in the 2026 AFC Championship […]
Seahawks vs. 49ers: Divisional Playoff Open Thread
The second of tonight’s Saturday NFL Divisional Round doubleheader begins in Seattle. Join us here for the game!
Seahawks make one final roster move ahead of divisional round
The Seattle Seahawks made just one final roster move ahead of today’s divisional round playoff clash with the San Francisco 49ers.
Broncos vs. Bills: Divisional Playoff Open Thread
The first of today’s Saturday NFL Divisional Round doubleheader begins in Denver. Join us here for the game!
Bills vs. Broncos prediction, odds, spread, line: 2026 NFL divisional round picks by proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos best bets for Saturday's 2026 NFL playoff matchup
Broncos vs. Bills Gameday Inactives for AFC Divisional Round Matchup
Here are the gameday inactives for both the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills for the AFC Divisional Round of NFL Playoffs.
5 Rams players to watch vs. Bears in divisional playoffs
Here are the Los Angeles Rams players we'll be keeping an eye on Sunday evening against the Chicago Bears.
TV maps and announcers for NFL Divisional playoff games
NFL Divisional Playoffs: TV guide and announcers for all four games
ESPN ‘NFL Live’ Panel Unanimously Picks Texans To Beat Patriots
If the Patriots need bulletin-board material for Sunday’s playoff game against the Texans, they need look no further than Friday’s episode of “NFL Live.” An ESPN panel consisting of Mina Kimes, Ryan Clark, Hannah Storm, Dan Orlovsky and Marcus Spears unanimously picked Houston to beat New England in the AFC divisional-round matchup. The group made […]
Letters to Sports: Charging out of the NFL playoffs, again
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Chargers' playoff exit, the Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker, the, Lakers, Clippers and Chloe Kim.
Letters to Sports: Charging out of the NFL playoffs, again
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Chargers' playoff exit, the Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker, the, Lakers, Clippers and Chloe Kim.
Broncos legends release hype video ahead of playoff game
A few Hall of Fame players appeared in a video hyping Broncos Country ahead of the divisional game.
Seahawks’ playoff run could lead to big returns for local businesses
The Seattle Seahawks will face the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, with local businesses expecting a big boost in sales due to the NFL playoffs.
WDAM 7’s weekend sports offerings include NFL playoff football, college basketball
WDAM 7’s weekend sports offerings include NFL playoff football, college basketball
ESPN's Stanford Steve breaks down CFP National Championship with 7News Sports
Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship features No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami
Field Gulls predicts the Seattle Seahawks’ 2026 NFL playoff run
How far will the Seattle Seahawks go? Here’s what the Field Gulls staff thinks.
Why TV Analyst Guaranteed Patriots Playoff Win Over Texans
Plenty of pundits are perplexed by Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round game between the New England Patriots and Houston Texans. One had no trouble picking a Patriots victory. Kevin Wildes, a vocal Patriots fan, promised a New England win Friday on FS1’s “First Things First.” “I’m willing to guarantee a Patriots victory,” Wildes declared. Drake Maye […]
Catching up on the Bengals’ Offseason, NFL Playoffs: OBI podcast
John Sheeran and Anthony Cosenza catch up on all of the headlines surrounding the Bengals and the NFL at the moment.
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller: Jan. 16, 2026
After another thrilling comeback win, the Bears are advancing to the next round of the NFC playoffs against the LA Rams.
World of Warcraft’s player-housing promotion shows Blizzard Entertainment’s deeper dive in sports marketing
Blizzard Entertainment is promoting player housing in March 2's World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion by setting up a tavern at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium for Sunday's AFC Divisional Round playoff game between the Texans and Patriots.
Chicago Bears’ playoff run means big postseason business for Soldier Field food service
Chicago-based Levy is firing up its team of more than 1,200 mostly seasonal food service workers again this week to sate 60,000 boisterous Bears fans Sunday at Soldier Field.
2025 NFL Divisional Round Odds: Back Broncos' Rushing Attack, Texans' Defense
Find out how Geoff Schwartz is wagering on the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.
College Football Playoff Predictions: Indiana's X-Factor Is Curt Cignetti
FOX Sports' Michael Cohen offers up his analysis and prediction ahead of Monday night's CFP national title game.
Why Seahawks are facing their worst nightmare in NFL playoffs vs. Brock Purdy and 49ers
Purdy carries an unbeaten record at Lumen Field into Saturday's game
NFC Divisional Round preview: What will decide Seahawks vs. 49ers?
The Seahawks vs. 49ers rivalry continues in the NFC playoffs. Who will come out on top?
49ers vs. Seahawks prediction, odds, where to watch, TV, streaming for NFL playoffs
The NFC West rivals split their regular-season series
Bills' X-factor revealed by ESPN for Broncos playoff game
Buffalo will need this area to work out.
Scouting the Enemy: Buffalo Bills
The Denver Broncos host the Buffalo Bills in the NFL Playoffs Divisional Round. Here is a deeper look at Denver’s postseason opponent.
NFL.com previews Broncos-Bills (and experts make game picks)
Most pundits have picked the Bills to beat the Broncos in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
NFL divisional predictions by Microsoft Copilot AI for every playoff game
Microsoft Copilot AI was near-perfect predicting the results of the NFL's wild-card weekend. Will it repeat its success in the divisional round?
NFL divisional playoff picks: Broncos defeat Bills; Seahawks advance
Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for the NFL divisional playoffs, with the Seahawks defeating the 49ers and the Rams prevailing over the Bears.
49ers-Seahawks Preview
RENTON, Wash. (AP) For the Seattle Seahawks to host another playoff game and move closer to the fourth Super Bowl appearance in franchise history, they will have to dispose of a familiar foe.
Let's Debate: What to Keep and Change in the College Football Playoff Format
FOX Sports' college football writers discuss what to keep and what to change after two years of the current College Football Playoff layout.
49ers-Seahawks NFL divisional round playoff preview: Can San Francisco pull off another upset, this time of Seattle?
Dawgs in the NFL: An MVP moment
It was an exciting weekend of playoff football in the NFL. It featured back and forth contests, multiple comebacks, a defensive battle in New England, and a loss so bad that it ended the tenure of the league’s longest serving head coach. Above all, we are another week closer to seeing who will compete in […]
2026 NFL playoffs divisional round power rankings: Seahawks top eight remaining teams
Who stands above the rest as the NFL enters the divisional round?
Bears playoff run offers rare January boost for Chicago businesses
Several sports bars and retailers have enjoyed an uptick in business.
Patriots’ playoff history vs. Texans has been lopsided
On Sunday, the Patriots will host the Texans for a third playoff meeting in the last 14 years.
Rams prepare to face Chicago Bears in divisional round matchup
The Los Angeles Rams are preparing for the second round of the playoffs, in which they will be heading to Chicago to take on the Bears.
Odd 'David vs. Goliath' post has Broncos, Bills fans confused
The playoffs are about to heat up.
Packers Discussion: Rank The Packers Playoff Heartbreakers
Let’s open some old wounds for fun!
ESPN lists Bears among top 10 rookie classes of 2025
The Chicago Bears’ 2025 rookie class helped power the team to the playoffs. @kdthompson5 with more here.
Broncos vs. Bills: TV channel, commentators (Tony Romo) and more
The Broncos' playoff game against the Bills will be nationally televised on CBS.
NFL Playoffs QB Rankings: Who Do You Trust Most?
Just two QBs still playing have reached a Super Bowl. Two others are seeking their first playoff win. We rank all eight based on how much we trust them.
Colin Cowherd Gives Patriots Surprising Spot In Playoff Power Rankings
After a crazy Wild Card Weekend, only eight teams remain in the NFL playoff field. Fortunately for the New England Patriots, they are one of them. The Patriots had the second-largest margin of victory of last weekend’s six postseason games with their 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. It wasn’t pretty, but New England […]
CFP expansion: Big Ten floats temporary 16-team field as stopgap amid stalemate with SEC
The Big Ten and SEC remain locked in a standoff over the future of the College Football Playoff as executives meet ahead of the national championship game
What most caused Packers' playoff demise? Here's what readers said
We polled readers to find out what they primarily blamed for the Packers' early exit, and here's what they told us.
Bears Playoff Divisional Round Sweepstakes by Advocate Health Care giving fans chance to win tickets to game vs. Rams
The Bears have advanced to the NFC Divisional Round! Be a part of their Good. Better. Best. Playoff journey as it continues by entering for a chance to win tickets, sideline passes and more for Sunday's game against the Rams at Soldier Field.
NFL power ratings: Divisional round betting spread projections, odds, picks
Here's how we're setting the spreads for every divisional round matchup in the NFL playoffs
Texans defense eliminates Steelers from NFL Playoffs, Divisional round storylines
Rodgers' final pass attempt was a 50-yard pick six that gave the Texans a 30-6 victory
Joe Starkey: For everybody’s sake, the Steelers should move on from Mike Tomlin
It is now nine straight years without a playoff win. Strike that. It’s nine straight years without coming close to a playoff win after a 30-6...
AFC Divisional Round Predictions: Early NFL Playoff Picks
The AFC Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs should be sensational with Buffalo at Denver and Houston at New England. Here are our first-thought early predictions.
Texans stifle Steelers for franchise's first road playoff win
The Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 on Monday night for the first road playoff win in franchise history.