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NFL Postseason: Home underdogs are 16-14 outright all-time in the wildcard round

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jan 9 2025

The 2024 NFL regular season is over and playoffs start this weekend. Kansas City and Detroit were the #1 seeds in their respective conference. They each have a bye this…

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Washington Commanders: Kliff Kingsbury is ‘very happy’ with his current role

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jan 9 2025

Ahead of the 2024 season, the Washington Commanders hit a major reset. The team got new ownership and hired a new head coach. Former Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn took…

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College Football Playoffs: Notre Dame is favored in national semi-final vs. Penn State

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jan 9 2025

Only four teams are left standing after an incredible 2024 college football season. This was the first year of the expanded 12-team playoffs. That meant more meaningful games late in…

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Eagles injury report: Jalen Hurts (concussion) returned to practice on Wednesday

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jan 8 2025

In 2024, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles finished 14-3 in the regular season. That was first place in the NFC East and good enough for Philadelphia to have the #2…

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San Francisco 49ers: The team will search for their third defensive coordinator in as many seasons

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jan 8 2025

For the first time since 2020, the San Francisco 49ers did not finish the season with a winning record. In 2024, they finished 6-11. That is their most losses in…

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Las Vegas Raiders: Why was Antonio Pierce fired after just one season?

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jan 8 2025

After a 34-20 loss to the Chargers to end 2024, the Raiders finished 4-13. This time a year ago, the team was 8-9 to end the 2023 season and had…

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Ravens injury report: Zay Flowers is a ‘long shot’ to play in the wildcard round this Saturday

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jan 8 2025

For the second straight season, the Baltimore Ravens are winners of the AFC North. In 2023, the team finished 13-4 and 2024’s 12-5 finish was another solid year in Baltimore….

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New Orleans Saints: Derek Carr is not interested in taking a pay cut this offseason

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jan 7 2025

In 17 games during the 2024 NFL season, the Saints finished 5-12. That was third in the NFC South and New Orleans has the ninth overall pick in the 2025…

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New York Giants: Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen will remain with the team in 2025

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jan 7 2025

After the 2021 season, the Giants hit another restart and parted ways with their head coach and GM. Owner John Mara hired Buffalo Bills assistant GM Joe Schoen to be…

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Chargers Depth Chart: Ezekiel Elliot has signed to the practice squad ahead of the playoffs

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jan 7 2025

In Jim Harbaugh’s first season as head coach of the Chargers, the team finished 11-6. That was second in the AFC West only to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Los…

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NFL History: Two players finished with 1,900+ rushing yards in a single season

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jan 7 2025

After the 2023 season, several teams parted ways with their franchise RBs. Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry were two of the biggest names to hit the open market. New York…

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Packers Injury Report: Christian Watson suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 18

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jan 6 2025

To finish the 2024 regular season, the Packers were at home to face the Bears. Green Bay had already clinched a playoff berth but were still fighting for playoff seeding….

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Miami Dolphins: Tyreek Hill has hinted that he wants ‘out’ after an 8-9 season

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jan 6 2025

The 2024 season did not go as planned for the Miami Dolphins. In 2023, the team finished 11-6 and made the playoffs. Despite a loss in the wildcard round to…

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Jacksonville Jaguars: Doug Pederson has been fired after three seasons

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jan 6 2025

To finish the 2024 regular season, the Jaguars were on the road to face the Colts. It was a hard-fought game by both teams but Indianapolis won, 26-23 in OT….

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Detroit Lions: Jahmyr Gibbs led the NFL in 2024 with 20 total touchdowns

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jan 6 2025

On Sunday Night Football in Week 18, the Lions were at home to face the Vikings. The NFC North title and #1 seed in the NFC playoffs were on the…

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