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Seahawks | Seattle outlasts Rams to clinch Super Bowl spot (2026-01-25 22:11:00) [jump to this story] Patriots | New England to play in another Super Bowl (2026-01-25 17:42:00) [jump to this story] Broncos | Bo Nix to be sidelined 12 weeks (2026-01-25 09:57:00) [jump to this story] |
Broncos | Denver a possible destination for Alec Pierce? Mon Jan 26, 12:59 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce will be a free agent this offseason, and ESPN's Aaron Schatz believes the Denver Broncos will be the ones to sign him, citing Pierce's size, physicality, and ability to make plays down the field making him an ideal fit for QB Bo Nix and head coach Sean Payton.
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Rams | Matthew Stafford expected to return next season Mon Jan 26, 12:26 AM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford plans to return for his 18th NFL season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, who reports that Stafford has told people close to him that he believes he has 'good football left.'
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Rams | Kamren Curl not in team's 2026 plans? Mon Jan 26, 12:04 AM
Los Angeles Rams S Kamren Curl is set to be a free agent this offseason, and the chances of the team re-signing him are 'slim,' per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, who notes that the team recently signed fellow S Quentin Lake to a large extension and are unlikely to have multiple sizable contracts at that position.
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NFL | Jaren Kanak showing versatility Sun Jan 25, 11:37 PM
University of Oklahoma TE Jaren Kanak took some reps at fullback during practice for the East-West Shrine Bowl Saturday, Jan. 25, and he has 'real potential' as an H-back in the NFL, according to Joe Clark of Steelers Depot.
Link to story Rams | Puka Nacua delivers on big stage Sun Jan 25, 11:22 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua is averaging 109 receiving yards in six career postseason games, and his three career playoff games with 100-plus receiving yards are on shy of the franchise record.
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Seahawks | Brady Russell injures hand Sun Jan 25, 10:49 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE Brady Russell (hand) did not return to the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams after exiting with a hand injury.
Link to story Seahawks | Shoulder injury for Drake Thomas Sun Jan 25, 10:34 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Seahawks | Seattle outlasts Rams to clinch Super Bowl spot Sun Jan 25, 10:11 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 25 of his 36 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns and gained nine rushing yards on three carries in a 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. RB Kenneth Walker III rushed 19 times for 62 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 49 yards, and RB George Holani served as the backup, rushing three times for four yards and gaining 27 yards on three receptions. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was Darnold's top target, catching 10 of his 12 targets for 153 yards and a touchdown. WR Cooper Kupp chipped in four receptions for 36 yards and a score, and WR Rashid Shaheed's lone catch went for 51 yards. TE AJ Barner finished with two catches for 13 yards, and WR Jake Bobo hauled in a 17-yard touchdown. LB Ernest Jones led the way for the defense, finishing with a team-high 8 tackles, including six solo stops. DL DeMarcus Lawrence recorded Seattle's only sack, and CB Riq Woolen broke up a pair of passes.
| Footballguys view: Though the Seahawks' vaunted defense was solid, it was the play of Darnold and Smith-Njigba that carried the day. It was fitting that Darnold starred in this one after leading Seattle to a 14-3 record and the NFC's No. 1 seed during the regular season. Still, there were questions about his big-game ability. But now, Darnold has Seattle in the biggest game of all in a season that did not begin with Super Bowl expectations. The Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX. |
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Rams | Rams come up just short of Super Bowl Sun Jan 25, 10:01 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 22 of his 35 passes for 374 yards and three touchdowns and gained 16 rushing yards on two carries in a 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game. RB Blake Corum gained a team-high 55 rushing yards on nine carries and caught three passes for 24 yards, and RB Kyren Williams rushed 10 times for 39 yards and had two receptions for 22 yards and a touchdown. WR Puka Nacua was open early and often, catching nine passes for 165 yards and a touchdown, and WR Davante Adams hauled in four passes for 89 yards and a score. TE Colby Parkinson finished with 62 receiving yards on three receptions, and TE Tyler Higbee caught his only target for 12 yards. LB Omar Speights recorded a team-high 11 tackles, including seven solo stops, and S Kamren Kinchens, DE Jared Verse and DL Braden Fiske all recorded a sack.
| Footballguys view: The Rams outgained the Seahawks 479 to 396, but Seattle was 4-of-5 in the red zone and had the only takeaway. The Rams were only 1-for-8 on third down. Stafford, who is a finalist for NFL MVP, threw a 9-yard touchdown to Williams, a 2-yarder to Davante Adams, and a 34-yarder to Nacua, who was named a finalist for the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award. Beyond that, even if head coach Sean McVay loses an assistant or two in the current hiring cycle, the Rams are well-positioned for continued success in 2026. |
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NFL | Eric Gentry shining at Shrine Bowl Sun Jan 25, 09:39 PM
University of Southern California LB Eric Gentry has 'had one of the best performances of any player' during the first two days of East-West Shrine Bowl practices, according to Joe Clark of Steelers Depot.
Link to story Rams | Kobie Turner cramping up Sun Jan 25, 09:08 PM
Los Angeles Rams DT Kobie Turner (cramps) is questionable to return to the NFC Championship Game after exiting with cramps.
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Rams | Jordan Whittington exits game Sun Jan 25, 09:07 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Jordan Whittington (chest) is questionable to return to the NFC Championship Game after exiting with a chest injury.
Link to story NFL | Anthony Smith making most of opportunity Sun Jan 25, 08:45 PM
East Carolina University WR Anthony Smith was a late addition to the East-West Shrine Bowl roster, but 'he made plays all day' during practice Saturday, Jan. 24, according to Joe Clark of Steelers Depot.
Link to story NFL | Mark Gronowski continues to boost stick Sun Jan 25, 08:30 PM
University of Iowa QB Mark Gronowski 'was easily the best quarterback for the West' during East-West Shrine Bowl practice Saturday, Jan. 24, according to Joe Clark of Steelers Depot.
Link to story NFL | Febechi Nwaiwu switches positions Sun Jan 25, 08:25 PM
University of Oklahoma OL Febechi Nwaiwu, who played guard in college, worked at center during East-West Shrine Bowl practice Saturday, Jan. 24.
Link to story NFL | C.J. Donaldson impressing at Shrine Bowl Sun Jan 25, 08:18 PM
Ohio State University RB C.J. Donaldson broke off several big runs and 'was the standout' among running backs at East-West Shrine Bowl practice Saturday, Jan. 25, according to Joe Clark of Steelers Depot.
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Patriots | Robert Spillane unable to return Sun Jan 25, 07:41 PM
Updating a previous report, New England Patriots LB Robert Spillane (ankle) did not return to the AFC Championship game because of his ankle injury.
Link to story Seahawks | Sam Darnold had fumble issues in 2025 Sun Jan 25, 07:12 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold fumbled 11 times during the 2025 regular season, which was tied for the most in the NFL.
| Footballguys view: Darnold committed 20 total turnovers, consisting of 14 interceptions and 6 fumbles lost during the regular season. Despite this high turnover count -- leading the league in that category -- he led Seattle to the playoffs with a 67.7 percent completion rate. Darnold finished the regular season as the QB14 in total points. But his 14.3 points per game ranked 26th in the league. |
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Titans | Fumbles an issue for Cam Ward in 2025 Sun Jan 25, 06:45 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward fumbled 11 times during the 2025 regular season, which was tied for the most in the NFL.
| Footballguys view: Fumbles were an issue, but Ward improved in other areas down the stretch. He threw only six touchdown passes through the first 12 games, but threw two touchdowns per game over his final four outings (he was hurt early in Week 18). He was intercepted just once over that span after getting picked off six times in the first 12 games. Still, the Titans' offense averaged just 16.7 points per game, good for 30th in the NFL, and the team's next offensive coordinator will be tasked with getting more out of Ward and that unit. |
Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield has issues with fumbles Sun Jan 25, 06:43 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield fumbled 11 times during the 2025 regular season, which was tied for the most in the NFL.
| Footballguys view: In the first half of the 2025 season in 2025, Mayfield looked like an MVP candidate. But he was hampered by left and right shoulder injuries and a knee injury down the stretch. The Bucs' playcalling also took a step backward in 2025, with Josh Grizzard not able to fill the void left by Liam Coen. The hope is that new OC Zach Robinson, who was serving as passing game coordinator and QB coach for the Rams when Mayfield arrived in Los Angeles late in the 2022 season -- when Mayfield had instant success -- will change things for the better. |
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Broncos | Denver sees playoff run end Sun Jan 25, 06:12 PM
Denver Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham went 17-for-31 for 133 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. Stidham also rushed for 23 yards on four carries but did lose a fumble. RB RJ Harvey rushed for 37 yards on 13 carries and also caught four passes for 22 yards on six targets. RB Jaleel McLaughlin rushed for 11 yards on four carries and caught one pass for two yards on two targets. WR Marvin Mims caught four passes for 62 yards on six targets. TE Evan Engram caught two passes for 19 yards on three targets, WR Courtland Sutton caught three passes for 17 yards and one touchdown on five targets, WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey caught one pass for five yards on three targets and WR Pat Bryant (hamstring) caught one pass for two yards on one target before leaving because of a hamstring injury. LB Alex Singleton recorded four solo tackles and 12 total tackles during the game, while DT D.J. Jones recorded two solo tackles, six total tackles and one and a half sacks.
| Footballguys view: Stidham completed a 52-yard bomb to Marvin Mims on the game's opening drive and finished the drive with a touchdown pass to Courtland Sutton, but had only one good drive for the rest of the game. That drive ended with a failed fourth and one play inside the Patriots 20, and Wil Lutz missed a 54-yard field goal near the end of the first half and a 46-yard attempt to tie the game was blocked by Leonard Taylor III. Denver's offense just needed to be a little bit better, but their defense was championship quality. |
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Patriots | New England to play in another Super Bowl Sun Jan 25, 05:42 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye went 10-for-21 for 86 yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game. Maye also rushed for 65 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries. RB Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 71 yards on 25 carries, while RB TreVeyon Henderson rushed for five yards on three carries. WR Mack Hollins caught two passes for 51 yards on two targets, WR Stefon Diggs caught five passes for 17 yards on six targets, TE Hunter Henry caught two passes for 12 yards on three targets and WR Kayshon Boutte caught one pass for six yards on six targets.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos defense was up to the task, as the only touchdown they allowed was off of a Jarrett Stidham turnover deep in his own territory. Drake Maye was more dangerous as a runner than a passer, and the Broncos shut down the predictable Patriots running game. The Patriots still advanced thanks to their defense and a second half field goal drive that broke a 7-7 tie. New England will have two weeks to prepare as a Super Bowl underdog after pulling off a stunning turnaround under first year head coach Mike Vrabel. |
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty did not have much open space Sun Jan 25, 05:42 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty averaged only 1.6 yards before contact during the 2025 regular season.
| Footballguys view: Hopefully the Raiders firing Pete Carroll and with him, his son Brendan Carroll, who was not successful as offensive line coach, will improve the situation for Jeanty. Las Vegas is also expected to take Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza #1 overall, which could be an instant improvement over their quarterback play in recent years. |
Colts | Alec Pierce make big plays in 2025 Sun Jan 25, 05:15 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce ranked second in the NFL with 21.3 yards per reception during the 2025 regular season.
| Footballguys view: Pierce will be a coveted free agent because of his ability to stretch the field and make plays on 50-50 balls. The Colts might have trouble signing him while still carrying Michael Pittman Jr's $22 million 2026 salary. Josh Downs could have a larger role next season no matter how the Colts approach this decision. |
Rams | Tutu Atwell not in uniform Sun Jan 25, 05:13 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Tutu Atwell has been declared inactive for the NFC Championship game.
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Seahawks | Conference Championships Seattle Seahawks inactives Sun Jan 25, 05:11 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have declared TE Robbie Ouzts, OT Amari Kight, QB Jalen Milroe, TE Elijah Arroyo, DE Jared Ivey, RB Velus Jones Jr. and OG Christian Haynes inactive for Conference Championships.
Link to story Rams | Conference Championships Los Angeles Rams inactives Sun Jan 25, 05:10 PM
The Los Angeles Rams have declared RB Jarquez Hunter, DT Larrell Murchison, QB Stetson Bennett, OG Beaux Limmer, CB Derion Kendrick, TE Nick Vannett and WR Tutu Atwell inactive for Conference Championships.
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Broncos | Pat Bryant will not return Sun Jan 25, 05:06 PM
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant (hamstring) has been ruled out of the AFC Championship game because of his hamstring injury.
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Giants | Dennard Wilson being hired as DC Sun Jan 25, 04:28 PM
Former Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson is being hired by the New York Giants as their new defensive coordinator.
| Footballguys view: Wilson was the defensive backs coach under John Harbaugh in 2023 before being hired by the Titans. He was actually the Giants top target for the defensive coordinator position in 2024 after Wink Martindale retired, but he chose the Titans instead. The Titans defense was outstanding in Wilson's first year, ranking second in total yardage and fourth in passing yardage. |
Broncos | Pat Bryant leaves game Sun Jan 25, 04:20 PM
Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the AFC Championship game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Giants | Chris Horton set to join staff Sun Jan 25, 04:06 PM
Baltimore Ravens special teams coordinator Chris Horton is being hired by the New York Giants as their special teams coordinator and assistant head coach, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: The Ravens initially blocked the Giants from interviewing Horton, but then relented after they hired Jesse Minter for their head coaching job. Horton's entire body of NFL coaching experience has come under new Giants head coach John Harbaugh. |
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Jaguars | Brian Picucci joining coaching staff Sun Jan 25, 03:57 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line coach Brian Picucci is joining the Jacksonville Jaguars as their run game coordinator, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Jaguars running game underachieved this season even though Travis Etienne was a big fantasy success, so the hope is that Picucci can improve it. Picucci decided for a reunion with Coen (who also had Picucci on his staff at Kentucky) over staying on in Tampa under new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. |
Patriots | Robert Spillane suffers injury Sun Jan 25, 03:43 PM
New England Patriots LB Robert Spillane (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the AFC Championship game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Rams | Matthew Stafford productive in play action Sun Jan 25, 03:39 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford threw for 1,744 yards on play-action passes during the 2025 regular season, which led the NFL in that category.
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Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence has issued with batted balls Sun Jan 25, 03:32 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence had a league-leading 20 passed batted down at the line of scrimmage during the 2025 regular season.
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Dolphins | Tyke Tolbert added to coaching staff Sun Jan 25, 02:43 PM
Tennessee Titans wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert has been hired by the Miami Dolphins as their new wide receiver coach, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Tolbert will join Bobby Slowik's staff and bring decades of experience serving under the 38-year-old offensive coordinator. Tolbert has a ring from his time with the Denver Broncos when he was on Gary Kubiak's staff. Slowik is a disciple of Kyle Shanahan, and Kubiak a disciple of Kyle's father Mike, so there should be a bridge between the two coaches. |
Patriots | Conference Championships New England Patriots inactives Sun Jan 25, 01:42 PM
The New England Patriots have declared LB Harold Landry, TE CJ Dippre, CB Kobee Minor, QB Tommy DeVito, OT Marcus Bryant, OT Caedan Wallace and WR Efton Chism III inactive for Conference Championships.
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Patriots | Mack Hollins ready to play Sun Jan 25, 01:42 PM
New England Patriots WR Mack Hollins (abdomen) is officially active for the AFC Championship game.
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Broncos | Conference Championships Denver Broncos inactives Sun Jan 25, 01:38 PM
The Denver Broncos have declared S JL Skinner, C Alex Forsyth, DE Sai'vion Jones, DT Jordan Jackson, WR Michael Bandy, LB Karene Reid and WR Troy Franklin inactive for Conference Championships.
Link to story Broncos | Troy Franklin will not play Sun Jan 25, 01:36 PM
Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin (hamstring) has been declared inactive for the AFC Championship game.
Link to story Seahawks | Sam Darnold playing through pain Sun Jan 25, 12:30 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) will start the NFC Championship Game versus the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 25, even though he split reps at quarterback in practice during the week with QB Drew Lock because of a lingering oblique issue. He will receive a pain-killing injection and is likely to throw in the locker room as part of an altered pregame routine that will be similar to his preparation for last week's Divisional Round playoff contest versus the San Francisco 49ers.
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Seahawks | Kenneth Walker III to handle heavy workload Sun Jan 25, 12:05 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III is expected to serve as the team's workhorse running back in the NFC Championship Game versus the Los Angeles Rams, with RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) sidelined. RBs Cam Akers and George Holani will serve as backups, according to a source, with several packages designed for each player.
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Bills | Tre'Davious White fined Sun Jan 25, 11:39 AM
Buffalo Bills CB Tre'Davious White was fined $14,222 by the National Football League for his outburst at an official who had flagged him for pass interference during overtime of the AFC Divisional Round game against the Denver Broncos. He was charged with unsportsmanlike conduct for removing his helmet to yell at the official and was penalized on the play, which moved the football half the distance to the goal and made it easier for the Broncos to kick a game-winning field goal.
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Broncos | Good news for Bo Nix Sun Jan 25, 11:00 AM
Updating previous reports, Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix's (ankle) successful surgery last week revealed that he had limited ligament damage and no joint surface damage to his broken right ankle, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Link to story Broncos | Bo Nix to be sidelined 12 weeks Sun Jan 25, 09:57 AM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) is expected to be sidelined for 12 weeks after undergoing surgery last week to repair a broken right ankle, according to multiple sources. He is not supposed to put any weight on the ankle for at least four weeks. It is believed that Nix will have largely recovered in time to participate in the Broncos' offseason program.
| Footballguys view: Ian Rapoport of NFL.com also reported that there was limited ligament damage and no joint surface damage. That was revealed during the surgery, so the Broncos got good news about their starting quarterback and his ability to get work in during the offseason. Unfortunately, their offseason started one game earlier than they were aiming for after they lost an ugly 10-7 AFC title game to the Patriots. |
NFL | Jake Golday dealing with injury Sat Jan 24, 11:08 PM
University of Cincinnati LB Jake Golday (undisclosed) will not participate in on-field work at the East-West Shrine Bowl due to an undisclosed injury.
Link to story NFL | James Thompson Jr. flashes for scouts Sat Jan 24, 10:33 PM
University of Illinois DL James Thompson Jr. 'stole the show' during practice at the East-West Shrine Bowl Friday, Jan. 23, according to John Schmeelk of Giants.com.
Link to story NFL | Aamil Wagner shows off versatility Sat Jan 24, 10:22 PM
University of Notre Dame OL Aamil Wagner 'stood out' at East-West Shrine Bowl practices with his ability to play both offensive tackle positions, according to John Schmeelk of Giants.com.
Link to story Patriots | Pats cut ties with Trent Sherfield Sat Jan 24, 09:17 PM
New England Patriots WR Trent Sherfield was cut from the practice squad Saturday, Jan. 24.
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Broncos | Michael Bandy elevated for conference title game Sat Jan 24, 09:14 PM
Denver Broncos WR Michael Bandy was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, Jan. 24, in advance of the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots.
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