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Los Angeles Rams defensive end Michael Brockers celebrates during the second half in an NFL divisional football playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams run over Cowboys; Chiefs dominate Colts

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

Indianapolis Colts' Adam Vinatieri (4) watches a missed field goal during the first half of the team's NFL divisional football playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Vinatieri's misses encapsulate Colts playoff performance

By Dave Skretta Jan. 12, 2019 09:40 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes speaks at a news conference following the Chiefs' 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL divisional football playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Mahomes leads Chiefs to doorstep of playing in Super Bowl

By Dave Skretta Jan. 12, 2019 09:28 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) scores a touchdown past Indianapolis Colts safety Clayton Geathers (26) during the first half of an NFL divisional football playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs roll past Colts 31-13 to reach AFC title game

By Dave Skretta Jan. 12, 2019 09:17 PM EST

A groundskeeper brushes snow off of seats at Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL divisional football playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Chill out! Chiefs' Andy Reid urges KC fans to nix snowballs

Jan. 12, 2019 06:07 PM EST

Chiefs missing Berry, Colts without Hooker for playoff game

By Dave Skretta Jan. 12, 2019 03:51 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs' Eric Berry and Spencer Ware joined the Colts' Malik Hooker and Tyquan Lewis in street clothes for their cold, snowy divisional...

Rust never sleeps? Teams coming off NFL byes not worried

By Barry Wilner Jan. 12, 2019 11:18 AM EST
NFL teams buck for a playoff bye all season. Then people wonder if those four lucky clubs are going to be rusty when they return in the divisional round. ...

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) runs against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game, in Houston. The Colts play the Chiefs in a divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019.(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Chiefs aim to rewrite playoff history vs nemesis Colts

By Dave Skretta Jan. 12, 2019 02:33 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) breaks a tackle-attempt by Oakland Raiders defensive end Arden Key (99) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo.. For the first time in a decade, the top seed in the AFC playoffs goes to a team not led by Tom Brady or Peyton Manning. The Chiefs haven't had a true franchise QB since Len Dawson led the Chiefs to their only Super Bowl title. But after trading up to select Mahomes in the first round in 2017, then letting him learn the ropes under Alex Smith, Mahomes responded with one of the best seasons in NFL history for a first-year starter. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Offensive star power headlines Colts-Chiefs showdown

By Dave Skretta Jan. 10, 2019 04:02 PM EST

Graphic looks at NFL divisional round matchups and predicts the winners; 3c x 3 inches; 146 mm x 76 mm;
Philly has St. Nick but New Orleans has lots of Saints

By Barry Wilner Jan. 10, 2019 10:03 AM EST

Colts-Chiefs Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2019 09:53 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (11-6) at KANSAS CITY (12-4) Saturday, 4:35 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 5 RECORD VS. SPREAD —...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles responds to a reporter's question during an availability Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019 in Philadelphia. The Eagles face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in a divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma)
Nick Foles is proving to be Mr. Clutch

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 10, 2019 01:42 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard runs a drill during practice at the NFL football team's facility, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Indianapolis. The Colts will play Kansas City in a AFC divisional round game on Saturday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts' defensive turnaround has provided playoff spark

By Michael Marot Jan. 09, 2019 08:53 PM EST

The Arizona Cardinals new head coach Kliff Kingsbury poses for photos, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. The Arizona Cardinals introduced Kliff Kingsbury as their new coach a day after hiring the former Texas Tech coach in a bid to revitalize the worst offense in the NFL. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Cardinals take a chance on 'bright mind' of Kingsbury

By Bob Baum Jan. 09, 2019 07:41 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are scheduled to host the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC divisional round game, Sunday, Jan. 13, in Foxborough. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots defense aims to win 'mind game' with crafty Rivers

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 09, 2019 06:19 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

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) fakes a handoff to running back Marlon Mack (25) during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in Indianapolis. Lately, the Colts have allowed Luck to use his preferred strategy by scoring early and often then relying on a balanced attack and an increasingly stout defense to close out victories. It’s happened each of the past two weeks in crucial games, putting Indy on the cusp of a historic milestone. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Fast starts helping Colts take control during playoff run

By Michael Marot Jan. 09, 2019 02:11 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018 file photo Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury walks off the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Texas in Lubbock, Texas. The Arizona Cardinals have hired Kingsbury, a move aimed at providing guidance for young quarterback Josh Rosen and resuscitating the worst offense in the NFL. The Cardinals announced the hiring Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2018 after a long interview earlier in the day. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, file)
Cardinals hire ex-Texas Tech coach Kingsbury

By Bob Baum Jan. 08, 2019 09:37 PM EST

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...