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www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 12:22 AM Our early primer for the divisional round matchups: How every team could win next weekend       Let's preview the divisional round matchups. How can each team win next weekend and advance? Here's what to know.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 12:22 AM Four wild-card games, four overreactions, four big questions: Bills finally to the Super Bowl?       Is it the Bills' year? Are the 49ers a legit contender? Is Caleb Williams a future MVP? We're sizing up every game.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 1:53 AM 49ers lose Kittle but carry his 'energy' to win       Despite another devastating injury to a team captain, the 49ers embodied the spirit of George Kittle to help will themselves to a playoff win over the Eagles.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 1:53 AM Maye 'didn't throw very well,' pins win on defense       Patriots quarterback Drake Maye wasn't thrilled with his performance in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card victory over the Chargers. "Wasn't pretty, that's for sure," he said.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 1:53 AM Herbert takes blame for Chargers' latest ouster       The Los Angeles Chargers saw their season end Sunday with a loss to the New England Patriots, and Justin Herbert took responsibility for the poor performance, telling reporters after the 16-3 defeat "I didn't play well enough and didn't make any plays."

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 1:53 AM Sirianni defends Brown after drops, sideline spat       Eagles coach Nick Sirianni defended wide receiver A.J. Brown after a pair of drops in Sunday's loss to the Niners and also downplayed an animated interaction the two had in the opening half.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 1:53 AM 'Warrior' Allen helps get Bills over hump on road       Fourth-quarter comebacks happen to be an important part of the team's success this season -- all behind quarterback Josh Allen -- and that continued Sunday as the reigning MVP led the Bills past the Jaguars in the AFC wild-card round 27-24.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 1:53 AM LaFleur to discuss future with Packers prez soon       Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Sunday that he expected to meet with team president Ed Policy about his future in Green Bay either late Sunday night or Monday.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 1:53 AM Disappointed Jags see loss as 'growing moment'       The Jaguars believe some good -- and some motivation -- will come out of Sunday's bitter 27-24 loss to the Bills in the AFC playoffs.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 1:53 AM X-rays on Stafford's finger come back negative       X-rays on the finger of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford came back negative Sunday.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 1:53 AM 🏈 Kiper's Big Board: Ranking top draft prospects       Mel Kiper Jr. is stacking the top 25 players for the 2026 NFL draft, starting with two quarterbacks and one really good running back. See who makes the new list.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 12:22 AM Drake Maye carries Patriots to wild-card win over Chargers       In his playoff debut, the second-year QB guides New England to a convincing win against Los Angeles.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 12:23 AM Niners defeat defending champs for NFC wild-card win       The victory sends the 49ers to Seattle for the NFC divisional round next weekend.

www.espn.com - NFL Sunday, January 11, 2026 11:35 PM Offseason guide for eliminated NFL teams: Key free agents, draft outlook, priorities and predictions       The NFL offseason has arrived for 23 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.

www.espn.com - NFL Sunday, January 11, 2026 11:35 PM What's next for Matt LaFleur, Brian Gutekunst after the Packers' wild-card loss?       Green Bay's head coach and GM have one year left on their contracts.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 1:45 AM Josh Allen, Bills outlast Jaguars to advance to AFC divisional round       The Bills win after intercepting a Trevor Lawrence pass in the last minute of the game.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 12:23 AM How the Steelers forged Aaron Rodgers-Mike Tomlin connection       The bond between veteran QB and coach has led Pittsburgh to its first home playoff game since the 2020 season.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 12:23 AM 2025 NFL wild-card betting: Will Texans' defense be too much for Steelers?       Odds, game picks, prop plays, betting advice and daily fantasy tips for the Texans-Steelers wild-card matchup.

www.espn.com - NFL Sunday, January 11, 2026 7:51 PM Tracking head coach firings: Dolphins move on from Mike McDaniel       There are now eight head coach openings around the NFL. Here's what to know.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 12:53 AM Solak: The Bears are a second-half team, and you can never count them out       Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised that the Bears adjusted at halftime and came back to beat the Packers in the wild-card round. They've been doing this all season.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 12:53 AM Caleb Williams, Bears stun Packers again with wild-card win       The Bears once again pulled out a wild win against Green Bay, which dominated the first half.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 12:51 AM 'Hungry for more': 49ers' petty posts at Eagles tops NFL wild-card trolls       The NFL wild-card round had its fair share of petty posts after big wins, led by the San Francisco 49ers.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 12:51 AM NFL wild-card arrivals deliver statement looks       Before the wild-card round kicked off, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.

www.espn.com - NFL Monday, January 12, 2026 12:45 AM How Lamar Jackson, Todd Monken, Ravens' locker room impacted Harbaugh's firing       How it fell apart for John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons.