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AFC wide receiver Courtland Sutton, of the Denver Broncos, (14) scores a touchdown ahead of NFC linebacker Shaquil Barrett, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, (58), during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Pro Bowlers remember Kobe Bryant as AFC tops NFC again

By Mark Long Jan. 26, 2020 05:45 PM EST

NFC tight end Austin Hooper, of the Atlanta Falcons, laughs as he runs a route during a practice for the NFL Pro Bowl football game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Pro Bowl packed with pending free agents like Brees, Henry

By Mark Long Jan. 25, 2020 02:57 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson leaves the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans won 28-12. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ravens' memorable 2019 season spoiled by early playoff exit

By David Ginsburg Jan. 13, 2020 03:57 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Shaquem Griffin and Shaquill Griffin embrace after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 28-23 to advance to the NFC Championship. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Seattle defense struggles in season-ending loss to Packers

By Keith Jenkins Jan. 13, 2020 12:03 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs near Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Titans stun Ravens 28-12; 49ers dominate Vikings 27-10

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2020 11:57 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans won 28-12. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Titans stun Ravens, head to AFC title game with 28-12 win

By Barry Wilner Jan. 11, 2020 11:35 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens fans speak ahead of the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens 1/11/2020

Jan. 11, 2020 05:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh directs his team during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Pittsburgh. The Tennessee Titans play at Baltimore in a divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Ravens, Jackson launch playoff run against underdog Titans

By David Ginsburg Jan. 09, 2020 07:30 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, talks with quarterback Russell Wilson, second from right, during warmups before NFL football practice, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Carroll savors another playoff trip after decade in Seattle

By Tim Booth Jan. 03, 2020 02:19 AM EST

File-This Feb. 27, 2019, file photo shows New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman speaking during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Giants fired head coach Pat Shurmur on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, just two years into a five-year contract, the Daily News has confirmed. But the Giants aren’t making sweeping changes as Gettleman is being retained by co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch. Gettleman is expected to meet with the media on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Giants start coaching interviews, Cowboys Kris Richard

By Tom Canavan Jan. 02, 2020 04:41 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Tomlin: Rudolph is Steelers' top backup QB heading into 2020

Dec. 31, 2019 04:29 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce (97) celebrates his fumble recovery with linebacker Tyus Bowser (54) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges fumbled the ball on a strip sack by Ravens outside linebacker Matt Judon. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Ravens prepare for playoffs and potential exit by Roman

By David Ginsburg Dec. 30, 2019 04:56 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Despite lacking star power, Ravens beat Steelers 28-10

By David Ginsburg Dec. 29, 2019 07:50 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Pats to play in wild-card game, 49ers get NFC's No. 1 seed

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 29, 2019 06:05 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick celebrates his winning touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Dolphins stun Pats; Chiefs top Chargers to grab bye in AFC

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 05:58 PM EST

Cowboys' Byron Jones out against Redskins with ankle injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EST
Dallas cornerback Byron Jones is out against Washington and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year career because of an ankle injury sustained at...

File-This Dec. 8, 2019, file photo shows Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson passing during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. No matter how many spectacular plays Lamar Jackson and Wilson made, officiating overshadowed the NFL this season. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
In season of Lamar and Russell, NFL officiating overshadows

By Barry Wilner Dec. 27, 2019 02:56 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) is stopped by New York Jets defensive end Kyle Phillips in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
For Ravens, there is no meaningless game against Steelers

By David Ginsburg Dec. 26, 2019 05:23 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) tries to hand off the ball to Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell (24) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Steelers QB Rudolph done for season, Hodges to start finale

Dec. 24, 2019 01:18 PM EST

Baltimore Raven quarterback Lamar Jackson hands off to running back Mark Ingram during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Brown at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (Warren Dillaway/The Star-Beacon via AP)
Top-seed Ravens to rest Jackson, Ingram & others vs Steelers

By David Ginsburg Dec. 23, 2019 05:56 PM EST