Author: Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY

The 49ers had little trouble dispatching the Vikings via the run game and pass rush, and San Francisco will advance to the NFC title game.

It seems every pass Cousins has thrown this season, TD or not, has come under duress. Maybe not heavy-blitz duress, but serious pressure nonetheless.

Two years after the “Minneapolis Miracle,” the Vikings finished off the Saints by regrouping against New Orleans in overtime.

In an exclusive chat with USA TODAY Sports, Jerry Jones opened up about Jason Garrett and a Cowboys season that could be nearing its end.

Derw Brees heads into Sunday’s game at Tennessee in a groove. In seven games since his injury, Brees has a sizzling TD-to-INT ratio of 19-to-2.

The 2010s in the NFL saw bounties and bullying, battered women and battered brains, a blackballed quarterback and many blown calls.

After stuffing the Cowboys on Turkey Day, the Bills have a chance to make an even greater statement against the hottest team in the NFL — the Ravens.

Several Patriots players were listed as questionable for Sunday due to illness, but Tom Brady said that wasn’t the source of New England’s problems.

The NFL’s pass interference replays haven’t stood well with several coaches, and officiating czar Al Riveron faces heavy scrutiny.