List/Grid Monthly Archives: January 2021

What would 2021 draft trade back with Detroit look like for Dolphins?
What would 2021 draft trade back with Detroit look like for Dolphins? Powered by WPeMatico

Don’t dismiss the possibility that Aaron Rodgers will play elsewhere in 2021
No one would be considering the possibility today that Aaron Rodgers has played his final game in a yellow helmet with a G on each side if he hadn’t veered…

Eric Fisher suffered a torn Achilles
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said after Sunday’s 38-24 win over the Bills that left tackle Eric Fisher‘s Achilles injury didn’t look good and the team won’t have him on…

Tom Brady sends Buccs to home Super Bowl
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading for home and will be the first team to play the showpiece Super Bowl game in their home stadium. The Bucs…

49ers Boost Stake In Leeds United As Paraag Marathe Named Vice Chairman
The San Francisco 49ers are boosting their stake in Leeds United, with veteran executive Paraag Marathe taking on the role of vice chairman of the Premier League club. The deal,…

Notes from the Bucs vs. Chiefs Week 12 Game
Hayden Winks analyzes how the Bucs and Chiefs played against each other in Week 12 and how it translates to the Super Bowl. (Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports) Powered by WPeMatico

Regular season MVP hasn’t won the Super Bowl since 1999
The curse of the regular season Most Valuable Player continues. The NFL’s regular season MVP hasn’t won the Super Bowl since Rams quarterback Kurt Warner did it in the 1999…

Tom Brady will continue to re-write the Super Bowl record book
Tom Brady has been a starting quarterback for 19 NFL seasons: He’s been in the NFL for 21 years, but as a rookie in 2000 he was a backup and…

Chiefs favored by 3 in Super Bowl LV
The Chiefs are favored by a field goal over the Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV. At most sports books, the Chiefs initially opened as 3.5-point favorites and moved down to…

Aaron Rodgers’ brilliance is clear but history may judge him unfairly
The Green Bay Packers quarterback fell short in a championship game once again. There is a risk his extraordinary talent will be obscured Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after…

Report: Chargers hiring Renaldo Hill as defensive coordinator
Chargers head coach Brandon Staley’s staff is all coming together. Powered by WPeMatico

The Rush: Brady faces Mahomes as NFL’s past and future clash in Super Bowl LV
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 38-24 to secure their second straight AFC championship and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-26 as Tom Brady…

On Football: Brady in the way of Chiefs’ 2nd straight title
Considering that there has been no repeat NFL champion since the 2004 season, clearly some major obstructions have gotten in the way. For the Chiefs, that hurdle wears a No….

Reigning champion Chiefs dump Bills 38-24 in AFC title game
It took the Kansas City Chiefs five frustrating decades to make their third Super Bowl appearance. Showing no lingering effects from his concussion, Patrick Mahomes sliced up Buffalo’s secondary with…

Road warriors: Bucs win 31-26 at Green Bay, reach Super Bowl
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Tom Brady has a new team, in a new town. The destination is the same: another Super Bowl. Powered by WPeMatico

Super Bowl LV could determine whether Patrick Mahomes will ever surpass Tom Brady as football’s GOAT
Mahomes sounds aware of the historical implications of his next game. “Being able to go up against one of the greatest, if not the greatest quarterback of all time in…

Super Bowl LV: The Kid Versus the Goat
Lauren Carpenter reviews the Conference Championship games from Sunday as well as news that Matthew Stafford is reportedly ready to leave Detroit. (Mike De Sisti / The Milwaukee Jo via…

Photos: Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes advance to Super Bowl LV
Photos from Sunday’s AFC and NFC championship games. Powered by WPeMatico

Old (Brady), young (Mahomes), different Super Bowl 55 awaits
To put a bow on this make-it-up-as-we-go NFL season – a campaign upended but never fully undone by the coronavirus pandemic – it comes as no surprise that there is…

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski repeat clever celebratory video
Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski were in a celebratory mood on social media after the Bucs earned a Super Bowl LV spot by downing the Green Bay Packers Powered by…

Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes: QB superstars to collide in Super Bowl LV
Tom Brady, arguably the best QB in NFL history, will try to win his seventh title while Patrick Mahomes goes for No. 2 when they meet in Super Bowl LV….

3 things to know after Packers’ 2020 season comes to heartbreaking end
A few important things to know now the Packers 2020 season is over. Powered by WPeMatico

Bills vow to use AFC Championship loss to fuel them
Bills promise to use the pain of defeat to grow and improve next season. Powered by WPeMatico

Zaza Pachulia vows to attend all 49ers games if they add Aaron Rodgers
Warriors’ Zaza Pachulia is hoping the 49ers can acquire Aaron Rodgers this offseason. Powered by WPeMatico

CBS commentator Tony Romo predicted Chiefs vs. Buccaneers Super Bowl in Week 12
Tony Romo called it back in Week 12 as the Chiefs and Buccaneers regular-season game wrapped up. Powered by WPeMatico

Packers abandon offensive identity during key moments in loss to Bucs
The Packers abandoned their identity as a run-centered, play-action passing team when it mattered most against the Bucs. Powered by WPeMatico

Report: Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey set to retire
According to one report, Maurkice Pouncey is planning to retire. Powered by WPeMatico

Packers coach Matt LaFleur explains thought process on kicking late field goal
The Packers coach saw his offense struggling in the red zone and decided to bank on his defense to get a stop. “It just didn’t work out.” Powered by WPeMatico

Steph Curry congratulates Tom Brady on Bucs’ NFC Championship win over Packers
Following the Buccaneers’ NFC Championship victory over the Packers, Steph Curry chimed in with a message for Tom Brady on Instagram. Powered by WPeMatico

5 offseason moves to make Washington a Super Bowl contender in 2021
Based on the young talent and coaching in Washington, they’re closer to contending for a championship than you may think, but these 5 offseason moves would help. Powered by WPeMatico

Chiefs toughen up on defense, punch ticket to Super Bowl
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills led the AFC in scoring until they ran into a defensive coordinator known for shutting down high-scoring offenses. Now Steve Spagnuolo gets another shot…

Former Jets coach Todd Bowles heads to Super Bowl as Buccaneers beat Packers in NFC Championship
For the first time as a coach, Todd Bowles is set to make an appearance in the Super Bowl. The former Jets head coach from 2015-18, currently a second-year defensive…

5 Super Bowl storylines to watch: From QB GOATs to COVID-19
From a generational quarterback matchup to the lingering impact of COVID-19, there’s endless intrigue around a Bucs-Chiefs Super Bowl. Powered by WPeMatico

Even Houston’s mayor is trying to get Deshaun Watson to stay with the Texans next season
Houston mayor Sylvester Turner tweeted at Deshaun Watson on Sunday, and said he is praying that “we can move forward together” this fall. Powered by WPeMatico

The Mahomes vs Brady Super Bowl odds are LIVE
Minty Bets is joined by the Director of Trading for MGM Resorts, Jeff Stoneback, to discuss the top winners and losers from NFL Championship Round and look ahead to the…

“Gutted” Aaron Rodgers expresses uncertainty about his future
Last year, after the Packers lost 37-20 to the 49ers in the NFC Championship, quarterback Aaron Rodgers seemed surprisingly upbeat and optimistic when talking to reporters. On Sunday, after the…

Patrick Mahomes: Great experience to face Tom Brady
Tom Brady was the last quarterback to start in back-to-back Super Bowl wins, but Patrick Mahomes will be trying to change that in Tampa on February 7. Kansas City’s 38-24…

Packers’ special season suffers the most cruel of endings
There are few losses crueler than losing in the conference title game, as the Packers have done again. Powered by WPeMatico

Instant analysis: Bills go down fighting in loss to Chiefs
Instant analysis: Bills go down fighting in loss to Chiefs Powered by WPeMatico

Stefon Diggs lingers to watch the Chiefs celebrate
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs made sure to watch the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate the AFC Championship. Powered by WPeMatico

Rodgers, LaFleur discuss ‘uncertain’ future after NFC Championship Game
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and head coach Matt LaFleur discuss the future of the franchise heading into the 2021 NFL season. This game is streaming live on the…

Championship gear: Get your Kansas City Chiefs 2020 AFC title merchandise here
The Chiefs will meet Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa on February 7. Powered by WPeMatico

Buccaneers have helped Tom Brady as much as he’s helped them
Tom Brady has played really well for the Bucs this season, but the relationship has been mutually beneficial, writes D.J. Bean. Powered by WPeMatico

JPP channels Kobe after NFC championship win: ‘The job is not done’
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul channels Kobe after NFC championship win. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network Powered by…

Trio of Black assistants make history as Bucs coordinators
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not only the first franchise to advance to a Super Bowl that’ll be played in its home stadium, they are also the first to reach…

Chiefs HC Andy Reid provides injury updates following AFC title game vs. Bills
Andy Reid says the team believes that Eric Fisher suffered an Achilles tear. Powered by WPeMatico

Cowboys to face both Super Bowl teams on 2021 schedule
The Cowboys path to their next Lombardi will take them to the home of the champions, regardless of who wins the Super Bowl. Powered by WPeMatico

LOOK: Bills’ Stefon Diggs is last player left on field after AFC title loss
Buffalo Bills WR Stefon Diggs stays on field after loss to Kansas City Chiefs in AFC Championship game. Powered by WPeMatico

Andy Reid commends Sean McDermott, Bills after AFC Championship Game
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reacts to his team’s win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports…

As road gets tougher, Rodgers’ future ‘uncertain’
On Sunday Aaron Rodgers sounded like he’s wading into the deep end of pragmatic realism. Like the future is coming for us all, no matter how good the now has…

Tom Brady And Tampa Bay Buccaneers Beat Green Bay Packers To Win NFC Title
Brady is heading to his 10th Super Bowl, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to their second Super Bowl in franchise history. Powered by WPeMatico

Report: Clyde Edwards-Helaire likely back, Le’Veon Bell out for Chiefs
Clyde Edwards-Helaire is expected back but Le’Veon Bell looks out of the AFC Championship Game Powered by WPeMatico

Packers can tie Patriots’ NFL record with 37th postseason win in franchise history
The Green Bay Packers won their first postseason game in 1936, when they beat Boston in the NFL Championship Game. Today the Packers can earn their 37th postseason win. If…

NFL playoff schedule 2021: Bracket, dates, times, TV channel, scores for AFC, NFC Championship Sunday games
Four teams remain in the Championship round of the 2021 NFL playoffs after an eventful Divisional Round Weekend. Teams left in the playoffs include: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Green…

When is Super Bowl 2021: Date, time, TV channel, halftime show for NFL Super Bowl LV
The 2021 Super Bowl is right around the corner. See below for all you need to know, including the date, time, odds, location, how to watch and more. Until then,…

2021 NFL Playoffs scores, bracket for AFC, NFC Championship games: Times, results for today
The 2021 NFL Playoffs are underway and Super Bowl 55 is right around the corner! Here are the final scores, results and updated bracket for the conference championship round weekend….

How to watch Super Bowl 2021: Live stream online without cable, TV channel info for NFL championship game
Super Bowl Sunday 2021 is just two weekends away as four teams remain in the hunt to play in football’s biggest game. NBC Sports has you covered with every TV…

Former Cardinals CB Tramon Williams can make history instead of Jared Veldheer
Williams will play for two different teams in the same postseason. Powered by WPeMatico

Report: Detroit Lions to hire Anthony Lynn as offensive coordinator
ESPN’s Dan Graziano is reporting the Detroit Lions will be hiring former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn as offensive coordinator. Powered by WPeMatico

NFL picks against the spread: AFC, NFC Championship games
Check out our predictions for Bucs-Packers and Bills-Chiefs. Powered by WPeMatico

Freed from Detroit, Stafford has a shot to win
Matt Stafford is parting ways with the Lions after 12 strong seasons and zero playoff wins to show for it. Now he has a chance to play for a winning…

Watch: Conference Championship teams’ hype videos
All 4 teams playing Sunday have posted hype videos to social media to fire up fan bases Powered by WPeMatico

BC’s surprising play-action success
In February 2018, The Athletic’s Ben Baldwin wrote a guest column for Football Outsiders, in which he used NFL play-by-play charting from 2011-17 to show that neither the frequency nor…

Former Lions teammates react to potential Matthew Stafford trade out of Detroit
Lots of love out there for Stafford from guys who played with him in Detroit Powered by WPeMatico

Report: Derius Swinton II joining Chargers as special teams coordinator
The Los Angeles Chargers hired a new special teams coordinator. Powered by WPeMatico

Report: Cardinals assistant Derius Swinton leaves Cardinals to be Chargers’ ST coach
He is the first coordinator named on Staley’s staff. He spent one year on the Cardinals’ staff. Powered by WPeMatico

49ers add experienced assistant to defensive coaching staff
Former New York Giants defensive coordinator James Bettcher is set to return to the NFL as an assistant for the San Francisco 49ers. Powered by WPeMatico

Cowboys may hit FA market to improve DT position. Here’s who is available
The interior of the Cowboys defense needs work in 2021. Here’s a list of 10 free agents who could help. Powered by WPeMatico

Detroit Lions agree to part with QB Matthew Stafford
The Detroit Lions and QB Matthew Stafford will reportedly “to part ways” this offseason, putting a potential SF 49ers target on the market. Powered by WPeMatico

Report: Titans to interview Pep Hamilton for OC job
The Titans are reportedly set to interview Pep Hamilton for their offensive coordinator job. Powered by WPeMatico

Why Matthew Stafford will be a franchise-defining bargain for his new NFL team
We’ve forgotten how great Matthew Stafford still is, but quarterback-needy teams should remember right about now. Powered by WPeMatico

Detroit Lions, Matthew Stafford seek fresh start via trade: How it came to this
Matthew Stafford approached the Lions about a trade after the season, telling Sheila Ford Hamp and Rod Wood it was in the best interests of both sides Powered by WPeMatico

Chargers’ Pep Hamilton garnering interest from Titans, Steelers
Chargers quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton is a hot coordinator candidate. Powered by WPeMatico

NFL playoffs: Conference championship odds
Check out the odds for the games between the Packers and Bucs and between the Bills at Chiefs for a Super Bowl berth. Powered by WPeMatico

Report: ‘Many expect’ Klint Kubiak to become Vikings new OC
Minnesota Vikings QB coach Klint Kubiak is expected by many to become new Vikings OC, according to a report. Powered by WPeMatico

30 Detroit Lions passing records QB Matthew Stafford set
Matthew Stafford may have been the best Detroit Lions quarterback in history. Going by his list of franchise records, it is hard to argue otherwise. Powered by WPeMatico

AP source: Lions looking into trading QB Matthew Stafford
The Detroit Lions and quarterback Matthew Stafford are planning to part ways. The Lions and Stafford have mutually agreed to explore the possibilities of trading him, according to a person…

What’s next for Matthew Stafford?
After a dozen seasons in Detroit, quarterback Matthew Stafford will be moving on. So where will he go? Plenty of teams will be interested, especially with a contract that pays…

Top potential trade destinations for Matthew Stafford
There are a few NFL teams who could trade for Stafford Powered by WPeMatico

Former Chargers HC Anthony Lynn hired as Lions’ offensive coordinator
Anthony Lynn has a new gig. Powered by WPeMatico

NFL playoffs: Conference championship TV, radio information
Find out how to watch or listen to Bucs-Packers and Bills-Chiefs. Powered by WPeMatico

Detroit Lions and Matthew Stafford agree to seek trade offers
Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions have agreed to go separate ways after 12 seasons, and they’ll look to trade their franchise quarterback Powered by WPeMatico

Schefter: ‘The Lions are expected to receive at least a first-round pick’ for Matthew Stafford
ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that “the Lions are expected to receive at least a first-round pick” in a trade for Matthew Stafford. Powered by WPeMatico

Lions, QB Matthew Stafford mutually agree to part ways this offseason
The Bears won’t be the only NFC North team looking to address the quarterback position this offseason. Powered by WPeMatico

Jonathan Gannon emerges as favorite for the Eagles defensive coordinator job
Colts defensive backs coach Jonathan Gannon is favorite to become Eagles defensive coordinator Powered by WPeMatico

Detroit Lions and Matthew Stafford are headed for a divorce and fans are literally in pain
Matthew Stafford and the Lions, who drafted the 32-year-old No. 1 overall in 2009, have agreed to part ways, according to multiple reports. Powered by WPeMatico

Could the Detroit Lions be trade partners for Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson?
The Detroit Lions intend to trade quarterback Matthew Stafford. Does that mean they could make a play for the Houston Texans’ Deshaun Watson? Powered by WPeMatico

Matthew Stafford to Patriots? Assessing a possible trade for the Lions QB
Matthew Stafford and the Lions reportedly have agreed to part ways this offseason. Phil Perry explores what the Patriots would need to do to acquire the talented veteran. Powered by…

Matthew Stafford trade: Best destinations for the Lions QB
The veteran quarterback is leaving Detroit behind. What are the best landing spots for Matthew Stafford? Powered by WPeMatico

Lions hire Aaron Glenn as defensive coordinator
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions hired Aaron Glenn to be their defensive coordinator. Powered by WPeMatico

How to watch NFL Conference Championship Games
How and when can you watch Sunday’s NFL Conference Championship Games? Powered by WPeMatico

49ers expected to have Matthew Stafford interest after reported Lions parting
Matthew Stafford will not return to the Lions next season, according to two major news outlets. Powered by WPeMatico

Colts should do whatever it takes to trade for QB Matthew Stafford
Stafford to the Colts makes too much sense. Powered by WPeMatico

Report: Lions, Matthew Stafford mutually agree to part ways
NFL Network’s Tom Peliserro is reporting that the Detroit Lions and Matthew Stafford have mutually agreed to part ways this offseason. Powered by WPeMatico

What Broncos GM George Paton’s philosophy says about the Vikings
Minnesota Vikings rely heavily on the NFL draft. There’s no question of that. Broncos GM George Paton, who used to be the Vikings’ assistant GM, seems to agree with that…

Previewing the NFL’s conference championship Sunday
We are just hours away from finding out who will be playing in Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida. Championship Sunday kicks off with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers heading to…

Trevor Lawrence begins training for NFL with former Jags QB Jordan Palmer
Trevor Lawrence is beginning his training for the NFL and it will be with a former Jaguars quarterback. Powered by WPeMatico

Eagles have reportedly hiring Jonathan Gannon as next DC
The Eagles are reportedly hiring Jonathan Gannon as their next defensive coordinator. By Dave Zangaro Powered by WPeMatico

Former Cardinals DC James Bettcher joins 49ers staff
He will be a senior defensive assistant to help new DC DeMeco Ryans. Powered by WPeMatico

Report: Matthew Stafford asks for trade, Lions plan to accommodate him
Matthew Stafford is on the way out in Detroit. Stafford told the team he wants to be traded and the Lions plan to trade him, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports….