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Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brett Maher (19) watches his extra point miss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Analysis: Thrilling NFL weekend defined by curious decisions

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 17, 2023 05:59 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) fumbles the ball as it is knocked away by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson, left, in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. The Bengals' Sam Hubbard recovered the fumble and ran it back for a touchdown. ( (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bengals' O-line decimated as they look ahead to Buffalo

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 16, 2023 07:05 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is hit by Miami Dolphins linebacker Duke Riley (45) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Turnovers a concern for Bills, Allen as they prep for Cincy

By John Wawrow Jan. 16, 2023 06:53 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser (54) and running back J.K. Dobbins walk off the field following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. The Bengals won 24-17. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Jackson's future looms large as Ravens head into offseason

By Noah Trister Jan. 16, 2023 06:10 PM EST

Bucs activate C Ryan Jensen from IR for NFC wild-card game

Jan. 16, 2023 11:39 AM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated center Ryan Jensen from injured reserve to the active roster ahead of their NFC wild-card playoff game against...

Miami Dolphins safety Eric Rowe (21), left, hangs onto Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) before knocking the ball loose during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler recovered the ball for a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Analysis: Bills, Bengals look shaky in wins, set up rematch

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 16, 2023 06:00 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley, right, fumbles the ball as it is knocked away by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. The Bengals' Sam Hubbard recovered the fumble and ran it back for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Hubbard's 98-yard fumble return lifts Bengals over Ravens

By Jay Cohen Jan. 15, 2023 11:24 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley talk following an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. The Bengals won 24-17. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Huntley's fumble ends Ravens' season with Jackson back home

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 15, 2023 07:09 PM EST

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is honored before an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
NFL regular-season ratings down 3% over last season

By Joe Reedy Jan. 13, 2023 08:37 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
2022 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2023 12:02 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 20-16. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Chiefs top seed in AFC, but title game could be in Atlanta

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 12, 2023 07:10 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs off the field following an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. The Bengals defeated the Ravens 27-16. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Playoffs pit Bengals against Ravens in quick rematch

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 12, 2023 04:14 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs with the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 1 seed Chiefs to see familiar route through postseason

By Dave Skretta Jan. 12, 2023 03:35 PM EST

FILE - New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo faces reporters, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at the NFL football team's stadium, in Foxborough, Mass. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo bringing the number of known candidates for the team’s head coaching vacancy to 10, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, on condition of anonymity because the team does not make its coaching search public. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
AP source: Panthers add Ryans, Mayo to coach candidate list

By Steve Reed Jan. 12, 2023 02:55 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) makes a catch over Baltimore Ravens cornerback Daryl Worley (41) for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Ravens rested and ready for playoff showdown with Bengals

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2023 01:46 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kyle Van Noy (8) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers say inexperience doesn't matter in playoff return

By Greg Beacham Jan. 11, 2023 07:44 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Justin Houston (50) celebrates a sacks of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Bengals will rely on O-line replacements to slow down Ravens

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 11, 2023 04:39 PM EST

AP source: Panthers interview Reich, interested in Moore

By Steve Reed Jan. 11, 2023 11:49 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers interviewed former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich on Wednesday and have requested permission to interview...

FILE - Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview four different NFL offensive coordinators for their head coaching vacancy, including Johnson, Philadelphia’s Shane Steichen, Buffalo’s Ken Dorsey and New York Giants’ Mike Kafka, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
AP source: Panthers request interviews with 4 coordinators

By Steve Reed Jan. 10, 2023 02:31 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions appear to have bright future under coach Dan Campbell

By Larry Lage Jan. 09, 2023 07:22 PM EST