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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to the fans after the team defeated the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady, Buccaneers extend playoff winning streak to 5 games

By Fred Goodall Jan. 17, 2022 04:57 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Patriots not quite back yet after another early playoff exit

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 17, 2022 02:42 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 18 1938 — Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His 90 shutouts is second on the all-time list to Walter Johnson and...

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) Tom Compton, center, and Charlie Woerner (89) celebrate Mitchell's touchdown in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2022 09:25 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Jalen Hurts, Eagles outclassed by Tom Brady, Buccaneers

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 16, 2022 04:50 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) celebrates after he intercetped a pass by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady throws for 2 TDs, SB champions dominate Eagles 31-15

By Fred Goodall Jan. 16, 2022 04:33 PM EST

Sweat inactive for Eagles after having 'emergency procedure'

Jan. 16, 2022 12:26 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Philadelphia defensive end Josh Sweat is inactive for Sunday’s NFC wild-card game after being admitted to the hospital earlier in the week for...

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs the ball under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Patriots, Jones end season with a dud in 47-17 loss to Bills

By Jonah Bronstein Jan. 16, 2022 02:07 AM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs the ball under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Allen-led Bills throttle division rival Patriots, 47-17

By John Wawrow Jan. 15, 2022 11:28 PM EST

Green Bay Packers oeensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is seen before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
AP source: Vikings invite Hackett, 6 others for interviews

By Dave Campbell Jan. 15, 2022 04:43 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 16 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scores 42 points and grabs 24 rebounds as he won MVP honors even though his East team lost...

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores directs his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
NFL executives want, expect more Black coaches to be hired

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 15, 2022 12:13 AM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) looks to pass in the rain, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Bills' DE Hughes primed for 'slobber-knocker' against Pats

By John Wawrow Jan. 14, 2022 05:57 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (4) runs to the end zone after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cowboys, 49ers meet again in postseason in wild-card round

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 14, 2022 05:28 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio looks on before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. Fangio has been fired as coach of the Denver Broncos after going 19-30 in three seasons. Fangio was fired Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 2022, one day after Denver’s season-ending 28-24 loss to Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Denver Broncos' head coach search starts out in the Midwest

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2022 04:49 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks at the sideline for instructions during a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC wild-card game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Brady, SB champions focused on Eagles, not personal success

By Fred Goodall Jan. 14, 2022 04:42 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) celebrates after his team's first touchdown during the first half of a NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Football Team on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.(Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Brady, SB champion Bucs launch repeat bid against Eagles

Jan. 14, 2022 02:39 PM EST

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:23 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE Quarterback — Aaron...

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:02 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The results of The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro balloting as selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott applauds toward his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Rival Patriots, Bills to meet in playoffs for only 2nd time

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 10:10 AM EST