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FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles throws during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. The Eagles and New Orleans Saints play in a divisional playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Payton: Playoff stakes more important than perceived slights

By Brett Martel Jan. 13, 2019 02:57 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50), joined by linebackers Dee Ford (55) andAnthony Hitchens (53), leaps to recover a ball fumbled by Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) during the second half of an NFL divisional football playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL Today, Divisional Playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2019 12:17 AM EST

Chicago Bears strong safety Adrian Amos (38) intercepts a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Bears' Amos, Eagles' Bennett fined for roughness in playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2019 07:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2017, file photo, then-Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano calls out encouragement during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bears hired former Colts coach Pagano to replace Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, hoping he can help them build on what they accomplished this season. Pagano inherits one of the NFL’s stingiest defenses after Fangio left to take the Denver Broncos’ head coaching job. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Bears hire Pagano as defensive coordinator to replace Fangio

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 11, 2019 09:48 PM EST

FILE- In this Jan. 6, 2019, file photo, Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey (1) boots a field goal-attempt during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Chicago. Eagles' Treyvon Hester (90) tipped Parkey's attempt just enough to send the ball bouncing off the upright and crossbar, securing a 16-15 win at Chicago in the wild-card round. (AP Photo/David Banks, File)
Treyvon Hester no longer obscure after blocking field goal

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 11, 2019 05:12 PM EST

Bears' Parkey off social media after missed field goal

Jan. 11, 2019 04:20 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Kicker Cody Parkey is staying off social medial after his missed field goal at the end of the Chicago Bears' 16-15 wild-card loss to the Philadelphia...

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart, left, is congratulated by Travis Konecny after a victory against the Dallas Stars on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 2-1. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Flyers puzzled by fall from playoffs to worst in the East

By Dan Gelston Jan. 11, 2019 12:52 PM EST

Denver Broncos new head coach Vic Fangio, center, joins team president Joe Ellis, left, and general manager John Elway for a photograph during a news conference at the team's headquarters Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Elway: Fangio 'as good of a football coach as you can find'

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 11, 2019 12:15 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles free safety Avonte Maddox (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, at Wembley stadium in London. When injuries ravaged the secondary, the Philadelphia Eagles turned to inexperienced guys and castoffs. The no-names are making themselves known. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
Backups, castoffs, youngsters step in Eagles' secondary

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 10, 2019 05:52 PM EST

Eagles-Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2019 04:10 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (10-7) at NEW ORLEANS (13-3) Sunday, 4:40 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Saints by 10 RECORD VS. SPREAD —...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person familiar with the decision says the New York Jets have hired former Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase as their head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 night because the team had not yet announced the hiring.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
AP source: Jets hire former Dolphins coach Adam Gase

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 09, 2019 09:44 PM EST

FILE - In this June 16, 2016, file photo, Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio watches during the NFL football team's minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Denver Broncos general manager John Elway has decided on Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio as his new head coach. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, because the team hadn't announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
AP source: Broncos pick Vic Fangio as new head coach

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 09, 2019 04:27 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 14. 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemywalks on the field before the team's NFL football game against the New England Patriot, in Foxborough, Mass. It was Doug Pederson a couple years ago. Matt Nagy last year. Now, it's Eric Bieniemy that is juggling the roles of Chiefs offensive coordinator with the phone calls from teams searching for their next head coach. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Bieniemy latest Chiefs assistant on path toward top job

By Dave Skretta Jan. 09, 2019 02:31 PM EST

AP source: Denver Broncos hiring Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio as head coach

Jan. 09, 2019 12:27 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — AP source: Denver Broncos hiring Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio as head coach. ...

Seahawks face only a few major free agent questions

By Tim Booth Jan. 08, 2019 04:58 PM EST
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The vast majority of what the Seattle Seahawks needed to do in churning through its roster and clearing out a handful of players with big...

Chiefs' struggling defense gets Colts' potent offense next

By Dave Skretta Jan. 08, 2019 04:38 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs' defense had been hearing all season about how bad they were, and how they were the biggest threat to an offensive...

FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2016, file photo, Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee, right, and Colts safety Mike Adams joke on stage during an NFL fan rally on Regent Street in London. McAfee successfully took his comedy routine from the Colts' locker room to the stage. Now the former punter hopes to get his kicks through a new medium _ television. McAfee hopes to become the first ex-punter to do on-air work for Fox Sports. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File)
Former Colts punter hopes to find his voice on television

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2019 01:17 PM EST

Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey (1) kicks and misses a field goal during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. The Eagles won 16-15. (AP Photo/David Banks)
We love LA: Could two LA teams meet in the Super Bowl?

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2019 12:58 PM EST

Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey (1) kicks and misses a field goal during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. The Eagles won 16-15. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Even in era of offense, NFL playoffs come down to defense

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 08, 2019 12:16 PM EST

St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko, left, tries to slips past Philadelphia Flyers' Robert Hagg during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Blues send Philadelphia Flyers to 7th straight loss, 3-0

By Dan Gelston Jan. 07, 2019 10:46 PM EST