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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin (10) celebrates a long run on a punt return against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of the NFC wild-card NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2019 12:16 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Nyheim Hines (21) makes a touchdown reception against Houston Texans' Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the second half of an NFL football game, in Indianapolis. Some juicy rematches highlight wild-card weekend, in which, well, just about any of the eight teams advancing wouldn't be a surprise. Seattle beat Dallas early this season, and Baltimore handled the Los Angeles Chargers late. The Colts and Texans split two games. Only the Eagles and Bears didn't face off. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Rematches in 3 games highlighted wild-card weekend

By Barry Wilner Jan. 05, 2019 11:39 PM EST

FILE- In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches the action from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Chicago. After winning the NFC North, the Bears host the Philadelphia Eagles in a wild card game packed with story lines on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
After big jump, Bears look to KO defending champion Eagles

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 05, 2019 11:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, in Foxborough, Mass. The Dolphins have begun their search for a coach who’s ready to lose a lot this year. Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores, the first candidate to interview for the Dolphins’ job, met with them Friday, Jan. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Broncos interview Patriots assistant Brian Flores

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 05, 2019 06:55 PM EST

49ers' Exum fined $53,482 by NFL for hit on Rams' Woods

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2019 06:23 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco 49ers safety Antone Exum Jr. was fined $53,482 by the NFL for his hit on Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods last Sunday. ...

FILE - In this Dec. 25, 2006, file photo, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells on the sideline during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game in Irving, Texas. There is no denying the impact on the coaching world that Bill Walsh and Parcells have had. The hard evidence is apparent again as the NFL playoffs begin. All 12 of the coaches have some sort of tie-in to either three-time Super Bowl champion Walsh or two-time winner Parcells. Yes, all 12. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam, File)
All 12 playoff coaches are tied to Bill Walsh or Parcells

By Barry Wilner Jan. 05, 2019 02:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2018, file photo, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Chicago. The Chicago Bears come into the playoffs with an NFC North title after four straight last-place finishes, nine wins in 10 games and a belief that anything is possible in their first year under Matt Nagy. He already has more wins than any other rookie coach in franchise history. More important, he has made Sundays fun again in Chicago. (AP Photo/Annie Rice, File)
Bears safety Eddie Jackson questionable for playoff game

By Gene Chamberlain Jan. 04, 2019 05:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 1988, file photo, lights shine through the fog during an NFL football playoff game between the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field in Chicago. Chicago's victory in the Fog Bowl 30 years ago is the only time the Bears have defeated the Eagles in three playoff meetings. The Bears get another chance when they host the Eagles in an NFC wild-card game. (AP Photo, File)
30 years after Fog Bowl, Bears-Eagles meet again in playoffs

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 04, 2019 04:25 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase stand on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. Gase has been fired after three seasons as the Miami Dolphins coach, including a 7-9 finish this year. Gase confirmed his dismissal in a text message Monday, Dec. 31 to The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Jets interview former Dolphins coach Adam Gase

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 04, 2019 03:30 PM EST

Nauseating or just right? NFL officiating in the crosshairs

By Tim Dahlberg Jan. 04, 2019 03:17 PM EST
Mike Pereira was in his customary spot next to Troy Aikman in the Fox Sports broadcast booth for the Bears-Vikings game on the final week of the regular season,...

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald celebrates a fumble recovery and touchdown by defensive end Dante Fowler during the second half in an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Los Angeles. Donald was the only unanimous choice for The Associated Press 2018 NFL All-Pro Team, Friday, Jan. 4, 2018.(AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
AP All-Pro team has Kansas City accent: Mahomes, 3 teammates

By Barry Wilner Jan. 04, 2019 02:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson drops back to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Wilson is five seasons removed from raising the Lombardi Trophy, but is coming off a season where he set career highs in touchdown passes (35) and passer rating (110.9) while running less than he has at any other point in his career. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Saints earn NFC's top seed for first time since 2009

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 04, 2019 03:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2018, file photo, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Chicago. The Chicago Bears come into the playoffs with an NFC North title after four straight last-place finishes, nine wins in 10 games and a belief that anything is possible in their first year under Matt Nagy. He already has more wins than any other rookie coach in franchise history. More important, he has made Sundays fun again in Chicago. (AP Photo/Annie Rice, File)
For Nagy, playoff run with Bears comes after long rise

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 03, 2019 06:37 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Alshon Jeffery catches a pass during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Alshon Jeffery's return to Chicago all business

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 03, 2019 05:25 PM EST

Graphic looks at NFL wild card teams and predicts the winners; 3c x 3 inches; 146 mm x 76 mm;
4 wild-card games, all should be close

By Barry Wilner Jan. 03, 2019 01:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL's six highest-paid quarterbacks in 2018 will be spectators this postseason. Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers ($33.5 million), Atlanta's Matt Ryan ($30 million), Minnesota's Kirk Cousins ($28 million), San Francisco's Jimmy Garoppolo ($27.5 million), Detroit's Matthew Stafford ($27 million) and Oakland's Derek Carr ($25 million) couldn't lead their teams to the playoffs. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Giving big-money to quarterbacks guarantees nothing

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 03, 2019 11:03 AM EST

Eagles-Bears Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2019 10:45 AM EST
PHILADELPHIA (9-7) at CHICAGO (12-4) Sunday, 4:40 p.m. EST, NBC OPENING LINE — Bears by 4 RECORD VS. SPREAD — Philadelphia...

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Bears' Trubisky tries to steer clear of playoff mistakes

By Gene Chamberlain Jan. 02, 2019 06:25 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles speaks with members of the media during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles back in familiar role as playoff underdogs

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 02, 2019 05:42 PM EST

New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas makes a catch during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 in New Orleans. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)
Saints, Rams, Bears finish as top 3 in AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Jan. 02, 2019 03:54 PM EST