The NFL playoff field crystallized as Week 17 games played out, with the Patriots securing a bye and the Texans wrapping up the AFC South.
Author: Nate Davis, USA TODAY
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Missing a key field goal or extra point can leave kickers on an island. But that experience is something that bonds players throughout the NFL.
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Seattle Seahawks dismiss listless Minnesota Vikings in ugly Monday night matchup
Seattle and Minnesota project as NFC playoff teams, but you really wouldn’t know it after the Seahawks’ ugly victory Monday night.
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The Saints and Chiefs both wrapped up their spots Sunday afternoon, and New Orleans got another boost from the Bears later on.
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USA TODAY Sports’ Week 14 NFL picks: Will Bears rebound against Rams?
Sunday night’s game between division-leading Chicago and L.A. shapes up as best game of Week 14, but will it be competitive?
Dear Bruce Arians, please reconsider a pursuit of Packers’ head coaching job
The former Cardinals coach said Tuesday he had “no desire” to coach in Green Bay. Maybe he should think twice about working with Aaron Rodgers and Co.