Playoffs Shouldn’t

Eagles LB Dean (knee) to miss rest of playoffs

Eagles starting linebacker Nakobe Dean tore the patellar tendon in his left knee during Sunday's wild-card playoff win and will miss the remainder of the playoffs, a league source confirmed.

ESPN - 1d

NFL’s wild-card weekend shows why the playoffs shouldn’t expand

The six-game wild card round is trending toward a familiar pattern: the higher seed tends to win, and win by an increasingly large margin.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

The Key Takeaways From the First Round of the N.F.L. Playoffs

After early playoff exits, several teams face pressing questions.

The New York Times - 1d

Vance says those who 'committed violence' on Jan. 6 'obviously' shouldn’t be pardoned

Vice President-elect JD Vance said people who “committed violence” on Jan. 6, 2021, “obviously” shouldn’t be pardoned by President-elect Trump. “I think it’s very simple, look, if you protested ...

The Hill - 2d

In Dominating Steelers, Ravens Show Their Playoff Potential: ‘This Is the Appetizer’

Baltimore showed why it is a legitimate Super Bowl threat.

The New York Times - 2d

Will Lamar Jackson overcome ghosts of playoffs past?

Baltimore will find out if its two-time MVP can use postseason experience to push toward his ultimate goal.

ESPN - 3d

‘White people shouldn’t mess with it’: Native American church laments psychedelic cactus shortage

Western ‘psychedelic renaissance’ is partly to blame for dwindling supplies of peyote, which produces mescaline. Aldous Huxley wrote about the spiritual visions he had while taking the drug ...

The Guardian - 3d

'I've always wanted to be on a team like this': Bills' Amari Cooper is ready for the playoffs

In 10 years, Cooper has experienced one playoff win. He's hoping this time in Buffalo will change that.

ESPN - 4d

Upsets and QB feats: NFL playoff predictions for wild-card weekend

The NFL playoffs are finally here. Which games are must-watch in this weekend's wild-card round?

NBC News - 5d

NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff tilt to Arizona

The NFL has moved Monday's playoff game between the Vikings and Rams to Arizona, saying the decision was made in the interest of public safety as wildfires continue to ravage Southern California.

ESPN - 5d

The 4 Players Who Could Decide the College Football Playoff

Opinions vary on which remaining team has the best quarterback.

The New York Times - 5d

College Football Playoff: Bettors like Notre Dame and Ohio State in the semifinals

Favorites are 8-0 straight up and 7-1 against the spread through the first two rounds of the CFP.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

NFL playoff predictions: will anyone thwart the Chiefs’ three-peat bid?

The postseason kicks off on Saturday. Our writers pick the dark horses, players to watch and make their tips for the NFL’s championship game. Cincinnati Bengals. This is the obvious answer, as ...

The Guardian - 6d

NFL playoff predictions: will anyone thwart the Chiefs’ three-peat bid?

The postseason kicks off on Saturday. Our writers pick the dark horses, players to watch and make their tips for the NFL’s championship game

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Eagles injury update: Jalen Hurts returns to practice ahead of playoffs

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts returned to practice on Wednesday as the Eagles prepare to host the Packers in the wild card round.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Ravens-Steelers preview: Lamar Jackson back in the playoff spotlight for Baltimore

The Steelers slumped badly late in the season, including a loss to the Ravens.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Travis Kelce denies Chiefs lost to eliminate Bengals from NFL playoffs

Chiefs lost crucial game to allow Denver into postseason Kansas City have struggled against Cincinnati in playoffs Travis Kelce has rebutted claims that the Kansas City Chiefs rested starters in ...

The Guardian - 6d

Lamar attributes playoff woes to being 'too antsy'

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson attributes his 2-4 mark in the postseason to being "too antsy," but says he has found a way to balance that out.

ESPN - Jan. 7

The best sign yet for Jalen Hurts' availability heading into Eagles playoffs

The Eagles on Tuesday waived quarterback Ian Book, which is a good sign for Jalen Hurts' availability on Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Lions expect Montgomery to be ready for playoffs

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects veteran running back David Montgomery, who suffered an MCL injury in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills and has been sidelined the past three ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team from First to Worst as the Playoffs Approach

There’s a new No. 1 team at the end of the regular season.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Ukraine isn’t fighting a ‘forever war.’ The US shouldn’t forsake it.

If Trump withholds assistance from Ukraine to force President Volodymyr Zelensky toward a cease-fire dictated by Moscow, the move will prove “anti-war” only in the sense that over time Ukrainian ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Ranking the 14 NFL quarterbacks in this year's playoffs

Who is the best quarterback in this year's NFL playoffs? From Patrick Mahomes to Jared Goff and Jalen Hurts, let's rank the 14 signal callers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol as Eagles prepare to face Packers in playoffs

There's no news on Jalen Hurts.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Seahawks fire OC Grubb after missing playoffs

The Seahawks have fired offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb after one season, coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Monday.

ESPN - Jan. 6

The NFL’s bogus playoff seeding system penalizes the more deserving

The 14-3 Vikings and 12-5 Commanders will open the playoffs on the road because the NFL insists on giving a home game to even the most middling of division winners

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

The NFL’s bogus playoff seeding system penalizes the more deserving

The 14-3 Vikings and 12-5 Commanders will open the playoffs on the road because the NFL insists on giving a home game to even the most middling of division winners. The injustice of the NFL’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

NFL playoff narratives for all 14 postseason teams: Sam Darnold not playoff tested? Lions too banged up?

A narrative surrounding each playoff team

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Week 18 live scores: Broncos in driver's seat for last playoff spot

Denver has been in control for the entire game as Kansas City rests its starters before the playoffs. A win clinches a berth, eliminating Miami and Cincinnati.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Week 18 NFL playoff picture: Ranking games with most important playoff implications after Vikings-Lions

Ranking the Week 18 games that matter in terms of importance

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Bengals keep playoff hopes alive, while Steelers lose fourth straight

Pittsburgh is in the playoffs despite its losing streak. Cincinnati will need help to get the 7-seed.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Sen. Adam Schiff says the New Orleans attack shows Kash Patel shouldn’t lead the FBI

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said Sunday that the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans shows Kash Patel “should not be confirmed” as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI.

NBC News - Jan. 5

Commanders get RB Ekeler back ahead of playoffs

The Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve, giving them a key offensive player back as they prepare for the postseason.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Is It Time for the N.F.L. to Rethink Its Playoff Format?

On Sunday, the Lions and Vikings face off to determine the N.F.C. No. 1 seed. The loser plays the first round on the road.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

How the Top-Seeded Teams Tumbled in the College Football Playoff

Texas, Penn State, Ohio State and Notre Dame advanced in the quarterfinals after beating higher-seeded teams.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa says he'll play if Miami reaches NFL playoffs

Miami needs to win to keep its playoff hopes alive

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Notre Dame Reaches the College Football Playoff Semifinals

Stellar defense from the Fighting Irish helped secure a 23-10 victory over Georgia and a date with Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Union hires Carnell seeking MLS playoffs return

The Philadelphia Union named Bradley Carnell as the fourth head coach in the Major League Soccer team's history on Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Deebo predicts current NFL playoff bracket, Super Bowl 59 winner

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel gave his prediction for how the current NFL playoff bracket will play out.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

The New College Football Playoff System Is Flawed. Boise State Showed That.

The seeding system will likely be changed, but it’s not as if the Broncos exploited it, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

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