The Commanders' rookie QB has already shown sensational poise in the game's most stressful situations, carrying over his regular season success to the playoffs.
Michael OHara
Ben Johnson should land his first NFL head-coaching gig during the 2025 hiring cycle. Here's why Dallas and Chicago are the most ideal situations.
Vinnie Iyer
Ben Johnson is one of the hottest names out in the head coaching market, and Tom Brady's Raiders are one of the organization considering the Lions offensive coordinator.
Bryan Murphy
Breaking down Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown's injury from earlier this year and how he has been integrated into the team since returning.
Teddy Ricketson
Mixon has been one of the top running backs in the NFL for some time, but off-the-field storylines have also followed him throughout his career.
Daniel Mader
Andy Reid is a fixture in commercials. Whether that's a good or bad thing is in the eye of the beholder.
David Suggs
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made headlines prior to the current NFL season for a commencement speech he made at Benedictine College. Here's the full transcript from the speech.
Travis Kelce struggled to maintain the All-Pro-caliber production he recorded during his peak. Can he find his footing in the postseason?
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Chiefs vs. Texans NFL playoff game.
Ishika Dadhwal
The Chiefs have had good fortune in games officiated by Martin.
Daniel Chavkin
Here's a look at who the Chiefs' backup quarterback is in 2025.
Morgan Moriarty
Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson's divisional-round duel in 2020 was unlike any other.
Andrew Katz
Here's a look at Mahomes' numbers in the postseason.
Kansas City's star tight end isn't far off from breaking one of the NFL's historic all-time records.
The Chiefs are staring down history, but the road there won't be easy.
Dan Treacy
Kansas City's tomahawk chop tradition has drawn plenty of criticism.
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce appears to be preparing for his next career even as he pursues another championship in Kansas City.
The veteran coach is thriving in his second stint as a head coach.
The Chiefs haven't lost in 15 games, but there have been some close calls that dragged officiating into the spotlight.
It isn't clear where Stroud gets the "J" in his nickname "C.J.," however.
Jacob Camenker
After a strong performance in the wild card round, Texans RB Joe Mixon's status for Saturday's game is in question.
The Steelers of the 1970s won four Super Bowls in six years, a record unmatched by any team in NFL history. This year's Chiefs can match that achievement -- and set a standard no one in the league has even approached.
Mike DeCourcy
With Travis Kelce getting up there in age, he's contemplating retirement after the Chiefs' 2025 playoff run.
Here are the latest rumors surrounding Deion Sanders becoming the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.
Will David Montgomery be able to take the field against the Commanders?
Philadelphia and Los Angeles are enemies on the field and friends off of it this week.
The Lions' defense has been decimated by injuries, but what reinforcements are on the way in the divisional round?
The Lions have the entire city of Detroit behind them as they play for a trip to the Super Bowl, but a few fans stand out.
Thomas Brown went an uninspiring 1-4 as the Bears' interim coach replacing fired Matt Eberflus. Here's looking at the best candidates to fill their vacant full-time position.
Here is a breakdown of Lions WR Jameson Williams' troubling off-field incidents.
Detroit's dynamic duo has a fitting nickname.
The Eagles will host at least one more playoff game, but one fan won't be back.
Here is why former NFL quarterback Cam Newton is on Season 3 of Fox's "Special Forces."
Baltimore waived Johnson just one month ago.
Jim Murphy reflects on the attention he's received from A.J. Brown's endorsement of his book and the relationship between the two.
Stephen Noh
The Los Angeles wildfires are impacting sports games in the area. Here are the latest updates on postponements in the NFL, NHL, NBA and more.
The "tap, hold and load in 4k" is the latest trend sweeping social media.
Bill Bender breaks down his divisional-round NFL picks, including the Bills upsetting the Ravens and the Chiefs handling the Texans.
Bill Bender
In Sporting News' eighth mock draft projections for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the four best QB prospects land all over the board.
What does the future hold for the Pittsburgh Steelers at both head coach and quarterback?
Diontae Johnson's time with the Texans was even more short-lived than his time in Baltimore and Carolina.
If the Cowboys want to hire Deion Sanders, Jerry Jones is going to have to pay up.
Philadelphia's head coach has zero issues with his star WR, and he explains why.
Gilbert McGregor
Here's what to know about his rapid rise in the coaching ranks.
Deion Sanders to the Cowboys? A reunion in Dallas could be on the horizon.
The Mahomes family got a little larger during Wild Card Weekend.
The Rams sacked Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold nine times in their wild-card win.
Mike McCarthy is a free agent in the head-coaching world, but where will he end up in 2025?
As Dallas parts ways with its head coach, here are some names the Cowboys could potentially target to take over in 2025.
In Sporting News' latest power rankings for the 2025 divisional playoffs, here's looking at how all eight teams still alive to win Super Bowl 59 stack up against each other.
In Sporting News' NFL picks against the spread for the divisional round of the 2025 playoffs, the Lions and Eagles survive and advance in the NFC.
Thanks to a Herculean effort from their defense, the Rams dominated the Vikings on Monday to advance to the divisional round of the playoffs.
The Rams had to overcome a lot this week leading up to Monday's game vs. Minnesota, and they used the adversity to fuel their performance.
Sam Darnold's strong 2024 NFL regular season with the Vikings ended with a thud in Monday night's lopsided wild-card playoff loss to the Rams. Here's what it means for his offseason value in 2025.
A pair of key Rams defenders exited in the second half amid their unit's dominance vs. Minnesota. Here's the latest.
Who will the Eagles face in the divisional round after beating the Packers?
Here is the latest NFL Draft order for 2025 following the results from wild-card weekend.
Minnesota caught a bad break in a key moment early against the Rams.
Cooper Kupp's latest hairstyle sent social media into a frenzy ahead of the wild-card round of the 2025 NFL playoffs.
Here's why the Vikings are wearing a KJ patch on their uniforms in 2024.
The ESPN analyst sounded different than he normally does.
After stepping away from the public spotlight for several months, J.J. McCarthy has emerged with a new look.
Philadelphia's offense needed a boost in the third quarter, and Dallas Goedert stepped up with a huge touchdown.
What's the most appealing job among the six NFL head-coaching vacancies for 2025? Here's ranking them by most turnaround appeal for a new hire, such as hot candidate Ben Johnson.
The former Dallas QB bluntly addressed the Cowboys' coaching situation on Monday.
Dallas is looking for a new head coach, with its former tight end reportedly among the potential candidates.
The veteran coach has had a rocky few years in the league, but his stock is once again on the rise after a successful season as Vikings' defensive coordinator.
Breaking down how Matthew Stafford has performed in his previous playoff outings.
Daniel Jones will be a piece of the Vikings' roster ahead of their playoff push.
Sean McVay has considered retirement before; Would a loss Monday night against the Vikings make him reconsider returning for the 2025-2026 season?
Vikings RB Cam Akers will face off vs. his former team in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Here's what to know about his departure from L.A.
Wildfires have scorched Los Angeles in recent weeks, and they've had a notable impact on the sports world, including during wild-card weekend.
The Vikings have a tough decision to make on Sam Darnold as their starting quarterback, including whether they just want to turn the page to injured first-round pick J.J. McCarthy in Year 2.
On top of posting a career-high three interceptions, safety Cam Bynum has turned the Minnesota defense into a viral dance group.
The Lions defeated the Vikings in Week 18 to clinch a first-round bye with a 15-win season. Here's who they could face in the divisional round.
Los Angeles will take on the Eagles in the divisional round.
The Commanders are ready for more after their first playoff win in 19 years.
The Cowboys have opted to part ways with Mike McCarthy as head coach of the team.
Mike McCarthy's contract with the Cowboys is about to expire. Here's the timeline fans need to know about a decision on the head coach.
Philadelphia had two of its top defensive players, Slay and Dean, go down in the first half of its wild-card matchup vs. Green Bay on Sunday.
Here is the latest on Tomlin's future as Pittsburgh's head coach.
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Rams vs. Vikings NFL Wild Card game.
Chirag Radhyan
Commanders QB didn't look like a rookie vs. Tampa Bay, leading yet another fourth-quarter comeback on the road in his first playoff game.
Jayden Daniels was nearly flawless in his playoff debut, and Zane Gonzalez 'doinked' home a game-winning field goal to end Washington's playoff drought.
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense looked rusty vs. Green Bay, but the defense dominated, leading Philadelphia to a 22-10 wild-card victory.
Here's everything to know about Tomlin's history in the Steel City.
Sam Darnold has led the Vikings' quarterback room all season, but the team does have some depth ready behind him.
Examining the Shula family tree ahead of the Rams's wild card matchup
Mike Evans and Marshon Lattimore rekindled their rivalry on Sunday night. The NFL world watched with bated breath.
Zane Gonzalez spent three years out of football. On Sunday, he sank a buzzer-beating field goal to push the Commanders to the NFC divisional round.
Washington's last playoff win came in a similar situation as this season.
A.J. Brown decided to open up a book toward the end of the Eagles' win vs. the Packers on Sunday. Here's why.
Playoff football is different from its regular season counterpart. Jayden Daniels knows this all too well.
The Packers suffered an early exit in the 2025 NFL playoffs, falling to the Eagles in the wild-card round.
Instead of taking the ball to the house, Saquon Barkley gave himself up to put the game on ice. Here's why.
The Eagles' offense scored just enough to beat the Packers, as their defense dominated for most of their home 22-10 win. But here are the familiar issues Philadelphia must overcome to survive and advance from the next round.
Jed Wells
Packers RB Josh Jacobs bullied the Eagles defense en route to a near-touchdown run for Green Bay.
The Eagles' secondary picked off Jordan Love three times in the Packers' wild-card loss.
The Packers lost Jayden Reed to a potentially significant injury in Sunday's playoff game against the Eagles.
Doubs' potential absence could loom large for a Packers team already banged up at the wide receiver position.
The Packers' best scoring opportunity in the first half of Sunday's playoff game against the Eagles went awry when Brandon McManus missed a 38-yard field goal.
Josh Allen was in MVP form during the Bills' 31-7 wild-card win over the Broncos.
Josh Allen's wild-card round dominance continued with plenty of big plays in Sunday's win over the Broncos.
After a missed call, head referee Bill Vinovich took some time to have a conversation with Josh Allen.
Here's a closer look at James Cook's numbers vs. Denver and how he opened things up for MVP-hopeful Josh Allen and the rest of the Bills offense.
Here's what you need to know about Buffalo's next opponent in the divisional round.
Houston defeated Los Angeles in the wild-card round, advancing to the divisional round. Which opponents could await them?
The Chiefs are resting up and patiently awaiting their opponent for the divisional round. Here are the teams they could face off against.
The winner of Saturday's wild-card matchup between the Steelers and Ravens will be in for another tough challenge in the divisional round.
Josh Allen and the Bills' run game got whatever they wanted against the Broncos' defense on Sunday, as Buffalo advanced to face Baltimore in next week's divisional round.
The Patriots' coaching search landed exactly where many expected it to land.
Why do the Broncos have that specific number on the helmets of each player? Here's how the choice is an ode to the city they call home.
Here's a closer look at the history between the two parties and why Payton's patience may be tested during Denver's return to the postseason.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been dealing with a concussion for the last several weeks. Here's everything you need to know with Philadelphia heading into a playoff matchup with the Packers.
Ahead of a matchup with his former team, let's take a look back at Von Miller's dominant performance in Super Bowl 50
Denver had a shakeup in its backfield ahead of its wild-card game against the Bills on Sunday.
Could Deion Sanders leave Colorado to join the Las Vegas Raiders?
Learn more about Troy Franklin's connection with Bo Nix and how the Broncos made it a point to keep the duo together.
We provide you with the latest weather updated for the Bills-Broncos 2025 wild-card game.
Revisiting the star wide receiver's injury as the Buccaneers prepare for their wild-card round matchup against the Commanders.
After getting into multiple fights over the years, Marshon Lattimore and Mike Evans are set to go head-to-head once again in the 2025 playoffs
The Buccaneers head coach used to be an important member of Washington's defense.
Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield were supposed to be franchise saviors for the Jets and Browns, respectively, but after a stint together in Carolina, they've had career revivals with new teams.
The Eagles and Packers made surprise picks of Jalen Hurts and Jordan Love in the 2020 NFL Draft but they turned out to be some of the smartest recent moves by any team at any position.
Saquon Barkley appeared to take a shot at Giants owner John Mara in his latest sleep-aid ad.
Jayden Daniels isn't the only Heisman Trophy winner in Washington
If Jordan Love is unable to take the field at any point, who will step in to replace him?
Tampa Bay has an inexperienced option as Mayfield's backup.
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Bucs vs. Commanders NFL Wildcard playoff game.
Heading into the 2025 NFL playoffs, let's take a look at the Broncos' quarterback room.
Since bringing in Allen, the Bills have made the playoffs in six out of seven years.
The Bills' head coach has had success in the past vs. rookie quarterbacks. Now, he'll face Bo Nix and the Broncos in the playoffs.
Two rookie quarterbacks will look to join an exclusive club this weekend.
Here's what George Pickens said after the loss to the Ravens in the wild-card round of the 2025 playoffs.
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Eagles vs. Packers NFL Wildcard playoff game.
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Bills vs. Broncos NFL Wild Card game.
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry dominated on the ground, while the Ravens defense held Russell Wilson and the Steelers offense in check.
Tomlin has plenty of regular-season success, but that doesn't automatically equate to Super Bowl wins.
Lamar Jackson is one of the most electric players in the NFL, but how has he fared in the postseason?
Lamar Jackson needs to shake off some past disappointments in this year's AFC playoffs, and his stellar performance in the wild-card round vs. the Steelers sets him up well to finally take Baltimore back to the Super Bowl.
If Tony Gonzalez is correct, Mike Tomlin's future in Pittsburgh isn't set in stone.
Lamar Jackson might have to spend the week recovering from injury as he prepares for the divisional round.
The Sporting News fills you in on the greatest single-game playoff rushing performances in NFL history.
The Ravens and Steelers briefly paused during Saturday night's playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium.
Some Steelers fans are calling for a quarterback change after Russell Wilson's tough start against the Ravens.
The Chargers' DB appeared to change the wild-card playoff game with a forced turnover in the end zone.
What's going on between Houston running back Joe Mixon and ESPN analyst Rex Ryan?
Justin Herbert had a day to forget against the Texans as he fell short of his first career playoff win again.
C.J. Stroud has picked up a win in the wild-card round for a second consecutive year
Here's why the Texans defense was able to return the blocked extra point after Cameron Dicker batted it down.
The Chargers were favored in their road wild-card playoff game at the Texans but they had no chance to win with quarterback Justin Herbert turning in an atrocious performance.
Houston's defense authored up a masterpiece in its victory over the Chargers in the AFC wild-card round.
The Ravens host the Steelers in the wild-card round, and it should be a chilly night in Baltimore.
New England seems close to making a decision.
Los Angeles honored the LAFD before their wild-card playoff game against the Texans.
The 2024 NFL season may go down as the year of the running back, and the free agent class is a big reason for that.
Bills fans probably can't imagine life without Josh Allen, but six other teams had a chance to draft him before Buffalo in 2018.
The Broncos' last playoff win was a memorable moment not only in the franchise's history but in NFL history.
Party like it's 2002: white cornerbacks are making an impact in the NFL.
Bill Bender breaks down his wild-card weekend NFL picks, including the Rams upsetting the Vikings and the Chargers handling the Texans.
Sporting News' NFL experts make their predictions for the 2025 playoff bracket, including AFC and NFC champions and their picks for Super Bowl 59.
Matt Lutovsky
The Steelers got a cheap, serviceable season from Russell Wilson to help clean up a previously messy situation, but they could move on from him in 2025.
Here's everything to know about Los Angeles' depth chart entering the 2025 NFL playoffs.
The Texans have a reliable backup behind their franchise quarterback.
After a wildly successful rookie season, C.J. Stroud and the Houston offense have seemingly taken a step back during his sophomore campaign.
The wide receiver could play a pivotal role on an injury-depleted Houston offense that struggled to close the regular season.
Here's why Jim Harbaugh walks with a limp, as well as an update on his midseason health scare.
The Chargers coach had much postseason success in his coaching stint with the 49ers.
Once again, an NFL playoff matchup will air on Nickelodeon. Here's what to know.
Houston will play in a pretty familiar Wild Card Weekend slot when it faces the Chargers on Saturday.
Without Zay Flowers, how will the Ravens' WR room look on Saturday against the Steelers?
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Ravens vs. Steelers NFL Wildcard playoff game.
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Texans vs. Chargers NFL Wild Card game
The Chargers are hoping to put their playoff collapse against the Jaguars behind them on Saturday.
Here is everything to know about Watson's injury, his latest setback and what everything means for him and the Browns moving forward.
Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh have a history in the playoffs, and they're set to add a new chapter on Saturday.
Here are the latest updates after the 2025 wild-card game between the Rams and Vikings was moved because of wildfires in Los Angeles.
The NFL playoffs are about to get underway. Here are the matchups and the full schedule for the 2025 bracket.
George Pickens could be a $100 million receiver in the NFL. Does he want that?
There's a viral story making the rounds that Elon Musk has bought the Cowboys from Jerry Jones for $12 billion, but is it true?
We break down if Zay Flowers is playing in Saturday's wild-card game vs. Steelers, and what it means for the Ravens.
The veteran wide receiver is already thinking about the future — and it doesn't involve staying in Miami.
Here is an updated look at the 2025 playoff bracket and TV schedule for the NFL postseason.
The 49ers remain one of the NFC's best, and now other teams want a piece of that success.
Joe Rivera
Jordan Love was forced off the field in Week 18 after sustaining an elbow injury. Here's the latest on his status for wild-card weekend.
After missing Week 18 due to a coach's decision, Jermain Burton is back in the news yet again
It appears the NFL may not be done with Bill Belichick after all.
2024 was a year of accessibility for legions of sports fans. Ilona Maher, Deestroying, Tara Davis-Woodhall and Jared McCain were big reasons why.
The Chiefs fell quietly to the Broncos on Sunday, 38-0. Social media wondered why.
In Sporting News' NFL picks against the spread for the wild-card round of the 2025 playoffs, we break down why the Ravens will rip the Steelers and the Commanders will upset the Bucs.
Here's breaking down the hierarchy of the 14 teams in the 2025 NFL Playoffs, comparing their championship odds to their true Super Bowl-winning potential.
Once again, Patrick Mahomes sits atop our NFL playoff QB power rankings. See the full list heading into the 2025 postseason.
Antonio Pierce's firing on Tuesday brings 2025 NFL head-coaching vacancies to six. Here is the latest news on more rumblings for NFL's Black Monday.
If Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers forgoes his remaining college eligibility and enters the 2025 NFL draft, several teams could consider him in the first round.
Here is why Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has been on the hot seat — but also why he could be set to return for the 2025 season.
Dalton Kincaid couldn't Josh Allen's last-gasp pass in the Bills' AFC championship loss to the Chiefs.
The Raiders fired Antonio Pierce after finishing the 2024 season in last place in the AFC West.
The Raiders gave Antonio Pierce only one full season as their head coach. Here's looking at who they should target most to replace him.
The Dallas owner delivers an extremely well-done speech about his purchase of the Cowboys and how it has affected his family.
