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It’s always fun to be counted out

The Buccaneers were at home for Monday night’s game against the Eagles, but they weren’t favored to beat a team that lost five of their last six games in the regular season. Oddsmakers got that call wrong. The Bucs rolled to a 32-9 win behind a big night from quarterback Baker Mayfield. Mayfield went 22-of-36 for 337 yards and three …

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Jason Kelce told teammates he is retiring

Monday night’s game was Jason Kelce’s last. Kelce told teammates in the locker room after the Eagles lost to the Buccaneers that he is going to retire, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 36-year-old Kelce declined to talk to reporters after the game, but he appeared emotional as he walked off the field, and he has mused about retiring …

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“Almost normal” to see Josh Allen do crazy things

Bills quarterback Josh Allen had his rough patches during the 2023 regular season, but he showed on Monday why the highs more than balance out the lows over the long run. Allen threw three touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Bills to a 31-17 win over the Steelers in a game that was pushed to Monday afternoon because …

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I have a lot of confidence in everyone in this building

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts got the question that was on just about everybody’s mind after Monday night’s 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers knocked the Eagles out of the playoffs. Hurts was asked if he wants to see head coach Nick Sirianni return to the team after presiding over the 1-6 slide that saw the Eagles go from the top of …

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Cowboys Lose, Lions Win, Taylor Swift’s Jacket Shines

On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the latest from the NFL playoffs. The Dallas Cowboys lost (again), the Detroit Lions won (a rarity) and more than 23 million people found the league’s first playoff game primarily broadcast on a streaming service. It was …

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Where 49ers’ divisional-round playoff odds stand vs. Packers

Where 49ers’ divisional-round playoff odds stand vs. Packers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the 49ers prepare for their third consecutive NFL playoff run after a well-deserved bye, they’ll face a familiar foe when the Green Bay Packers come to Levi’s Stadium on Saturday for the divisional round. San Francisco leads the all-time postseason series against Green Bay, …

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Enough talking — time to show it on the field

Eagles notebook: Enough talking — time to show it on the field originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia TAMPA — The time for talking is over. That was the feeling inside the Eagles’ locker room for much of this week as the team prepared to face the Buccaneers on Monday night. After weeks of talking about vibes and potential solutions, …

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Baker Mayfield is officially active

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is active for Monday Night Football. That was expected despite Mayfield being questionable with ankle and rib injuries. Mayfield missed Thursday’s practice with his injuries and was limited Friday and Saturday. He injured his ankle in the Week 18 win over the Panthers after injuring his ribs in Week 17. The Bucs’ inactives are receiver Rakim …

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Titans request interview with Thomas Brown

The Titans have added Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown to their list of head coaching candidates. Kimberley A. Martin of ESPN reports that the the Titans have requested permission to interview Brown. The Titans fired Mike Vrabel last week. Brown interviewed with the Texans for their head coaching vacancy, but wound up joining Frank Reich’s staff in Carolina after the …

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Steelers make a game of it as injuries pile up

The Steelers aren’t going down without a fight. In a game that looked like a blowout early, Pittsburgh has slowly and methodically fought its way back in, and it’s now 24-17 Bills with 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Bills’ defense has been devastated by injuries, including linebacker Terrel Bernard who is out for the game with an …

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Buccaneers take early 10-0 lead on Eagles

The Buccaneers have outgained the Eagles 134 to 19. They have outscored the visitors 10-0. It could be worse. Tampa Bay reached the Philadelphia 10 on its opening drive but settled for a chip-shot, 28-yard Chase McLaughlin field goal. On their second drive, the Bucs went 79 yards in four plays. It could have been even quicker, but Mike Evans …

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Bills take care of Steelers, set up Divisional Round showdown with Chiefs

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz reacts to the Buffalo Bills beating the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wildcard Round to set up a showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs and host Patrick Mahomes’ first road playoff game. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] JASON FITZ: Neither the snow nor the Steelers could slow down the Bills as Buffalo beats Pittsburgh in the AFC Wild …

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Falcons interview Bill Belichick

It would be fitting if it lasted 28 minutes and three seconds. Either way, Bill Belichick has interviewed with the Falcons for the team’s head-coaching vacancy. The Falcons announced on Monday night that the interview has been completed. Belichick and the Patriots parted ways four days ago. Belichick had one year left on his contract, but Patriots owner Robert Kraft …

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