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File-This Feb. 27, 2019, file photo shows Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaking during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Packers reached the NFC Championship game despite some serious deficiencies that were laid bare in the loss to San Francisco. Gutekunst has some holes to fill or at least some questions to answer as the offseason arrives. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Packers GM faces challenge on getting team to take next step

Jan. 24, 2020 06:57 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Jadeveon Clowney (90) hits Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz (11) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
NFL says number of concussions increased slightly in 2019

By Simmi Buttar Jan. 23, 2020 08:27 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks downfield for a receiver in the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Packers 37-20. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Green Bay Packers stay with Pettine as defensive coordinator

Jan. 22, 2020 05:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2015, file photo, Mississippi State wide receiver De'Runnya Wilson, left, and quarterback Nick Fitzgerald, right, celebrate with the rest of their team after defeating Missouri 31-13 in an NCAA college football game in Columbia, Mo. Authorities say the death of Wilson, a former Mississippi State football player whose body was found in an Alabama home Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, is being investigated as a homicide. (AP Photo/L.G Patterson, File)
Ex-Mississippi State football player found dead in Alabama

Jan. 21, 2020 08:00 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Vikings pick up 5 additions to Pro Bowl, including Cousins

By Dave Campbell Jan. 21, 2020 03:53 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers leaves the field after their loss against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won 37-20 to advance to Super Bowl 54 against the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Aaron Rodgers says 'window's open' on another title run

By Keith Jenkins Jan. 20, 2020 07:59 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) leaps over the goal line for a touchdown during the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Packers 37-20 (Margaret Bowles via AP)
49ers impressive turnaround leads to Super Bowl appearance

By Josh Dubow Jan. 20, 2020 07:28 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs won 35-24 to advance to Super Bowl 54. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Mahomes gives Reid best hope to win that elusive Super Bowl

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 20, 2020 02:08 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert celebrates after the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won 37-20 to advance to Super Bowl 54 against the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Mostert lifts 49ers to Super Bowl with 37-20 win vs Packers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 19, 2020 11:33 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) rolls out during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Rodgers again falls short of another Super Bowl appearance

By Janie Mccauley Jan. 19, 2020 11:25 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs' Mecole Hardman (17) and Tyreek Hill (10) celebrate after the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs won 35-24 to advance to Super Bowl 54. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL Today, Conference Championships

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2020 11:05 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers roll past Green Bay Packers 37-20 to reach franchise's 7th Super Bowl, will face Kansas City Chiefs

Jan. 19, 2020 09:44 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers roll past Green Bay Packers 37-20 to reach franchise's 7th Super Bowl, will face Kansas City Chiefs. ...

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (26) smiles next to Matt Breida (22) and Raheem Mostert during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. The 49ers are scheduled to host the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game Sunday. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
49ers running back Tevin Coleman injures right shoulder

Jan. 19, 2020 08:22 PM EST

Tennessee Titans' Dennis Kelly (71) celebrates his touchdown catch with quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the first half of the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Mahomes' feet, arm lift Chiefs to Super Bowl over Titans

By Barry Wilner Jan. 19, 2020 07:37 PM EST

Punter J.K. Scott active for Packers in NFC title game

Jan. 19, 2020 05:21 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Punter J.K. Scott is active for the Green Bay Packers in the NFC championship game Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers despite...

A San Francisco 49ers fan wears a mask of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo while tailgating at Levi's Stadium before the NFL NFC Championship football game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers 1/19/2020

Jan. 19, 2020 04:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. Two of the best at their jobs will meet once again in the NFC championship game when Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers must decide how much to challenge San Francisco cornerback Richard Sherman. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Rodgers-Sherman matchup highlights NFC title game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 17, 2020 06:03 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes addresses the media during a news conference for Sunday's NFL AFC championship football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. The Chiefs will face the Tennessee Titans for the opportunity to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Bettors leaning heavily toward home teams making Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Jan. 17, 2020 01:18 PM EST

FILE - At left, in a Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. At right, in a Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston. Derrick Henry has just about carried Tennessee's offense to the AFC championship game. The Titans have been stellar on defense as well. Now they take on Patrick Mahomes and the potent Kansas City Chiefs for a trip to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/File)
Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 17, 2020 03:58 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid talks to down judge Tom Stephan (68), during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Kansas City, Mo. Of the coaches in the NFL's Final Four, Andy Reid is the outlier. Only Kansas City's coach has been the head man in a Super Bowl. Only Reid is close to having a Hall of Fame-worthy resume. Only Reid has been around for a couple of decades. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga. File)
Of NFL's Final 4 coaches, Andy Reid is the outlier

By Barry Wilner Jan. 17, 2020 02:48 AM EST