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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Column: Mahomes 'cleared' for big game. What could go wrong?

By Jim Litke 24 hrs ago

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches the game-winning touchdown as Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27), free safety Jordan Poyer (21) and strong safety Micah Hyde, left, defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 32-20. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
On Football: From 2020's best play to its weirdest moment

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 11:13 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton reacts after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Longtime Bengal Dalton returns to Cincy as Cowboys starter

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 10, 2020 06:48 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) and linebacker T.J. Watt, right, celebrate a big play against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
2020 features 1st NFL season in 9 years with 0-10, 10-0 team

By Josh Dubow Nov. 25, 2020 02:23 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, right, is receives medical assistance from first responders and team medical personnel after Prescott suffered a lower right leg injury running the ball against the New York Giants in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Social media reaction swift after Prescott's gruesome injury

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 11, 2020 10:42 PM EDT

Amazon offering more options for 'Thursday Night Football'

By Joe Reedy Oct. 07, 2020 07:45 PM EDT
Fans looking for options other than Joe Buck and Troy Aikman calling “Thursday Night Football” will be in luck starting this week as Amazon begins its fourth...

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) pressures New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Broncos' Bradley Chubb finally finds pre-injury form, sacks

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 02, 2020 03:42 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy scratches his head during an NFL football training camp practice at The Star, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Eagles seek repeat in NFC East, surrounded by 3 new coaches

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 03, 2020 05:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 23, 1989, file photo, Pete Rozelle, NFL commissioner, right, announces the selection of UCLA quarterback Troy Aikman, left, as the first pick by the Dallas Cowboys at the NFL Draft in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Who was Cowboys' best 1st-round pick? Let the debate begin

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 21, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 1993, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Andre Ware (11) runs from the pocket while trying to avoid the tackle of Phoenix Cardinals outside linebacker Freddie Joe Nunn (50) during the first quarter in Pontiac, Mich. The Motor City has witnessed a lot of losing seasons in the league in large part because the Lions have missed more than hit the mark with draft decisions. Taking quarterback Andre Ware seventh overall in 1990 is only one example. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon, File)
Lions lean on Barry Sanders as a good memory from NFL draft

By Larry Lage Apr. 21, 2020 01:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 27, 2017, file photo, from left, Randi Martin, Patrick Mahomes and Leigh Steinberg react while Mahomes is on a call with the Kansas City Chiefs, during an NFL football draft watch party in Tyler, Texas. A decade after his personal and professional life bottomed out, agent Leigh Steinberg has returned to the top of his game, representing yet another Super Bowl MVP quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, and seeing another former client, Edgerrin James, be elected to the Hall of Fame. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph via AP, File)
Chiefs, Mahomes eye record-setting deal following NFL draft

By Dave Skretta Apr. 21, 2020 11:52 AM EDT

Sports agent Leigh Steinberg poses for a picture at his office Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Newport Beach, Calif. A decade after his personal and professional life bottomed out, Steinberg has another Super Bowl MVP client, saw another former client be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and could have yet another first-round draft pick in the spring. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Steinberg's comeback continues with Super Bowl MVP Mahomes

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 13, 2020 05:31 PM EST

This combination of 2019 file photos , Fox NFL sideline reporters Chris Myers, left, and Erin Andrews in Arlington, Texas. Myers and rin Andrews will be doing a little bit of everything on the sidelines for Fox's broadcast of Super Bowl 54. Not only will they be filing reports, but will be the eyes and ears for the production truck as well as Joe Buck and Troy Aikman in the booth. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Sideline view: Andrews, Myers have key role for Super Bowl

By Joe Reedy Jan. 31, 2020 02:46 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) walk with head coach Andy Reid during practice on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Davie, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
49ers, Chiefs go through final full practices with no issues

By Dave Skretta Jan. 30, 2020 06:34 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks C.J. Beathard (3) and quarterback Nick Mullens (4) wait their turn as Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws during practice, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Coral Gables, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Chiefs, Niners healthy as final prep for Super Bowl begins

By Dave Skretta Jan. 29, 2020 06:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2008, file photo, New York Giants NFL football head coach Tom Coughlin watches during the first half of the NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Green Bay, Wis. The coldest NFC championship game was the Giants' 23-20 overtime victory at the Packers during the 2007 season. Coughlin's crew had knocked off the top-seeded Cowboys in the divisional round, and his bright red cheeks in the minus-1 temperature with minus-23 wind chill at Lambeau Field provided the image many remember from that game. (AP Photo/David Duprey, File)
NFL at 100: 2 iconic moments mark history of NFC title games

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 16, 2020 12:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 1994, file photo, Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson poses with the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy during an NFL football news conference in Atlanta. Five Super Bowl-winning coaches, including Johnson, and such NFL champion players as Roger Craig, Drew Pearson and  Donnie Shell are among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's special centennial class announced Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. A 25-member panel of pro football experts is charged with selecting 10 senior players, two coaches and three contributors who will be inducted into the Canton, Ohio shrine next year as part of the league's celebration of its 100th season. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin, File)
Super Bowl-winning coach Jimmy Johnson into Hall of Fame

By Barry Wilner Jan. 12, 2020 08:14 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett walks the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Dallas Cowboys finally move on from Jason Garrett as coach

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 05, 2020 07:09 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, center left, walks off the field after of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Garrett still coach of Cowboys as Jerry Jones stays silent

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 03, 2020 08:05 PM EST

On Football: Offbeat Awards for the 2019 season

By Barry Wilner Dec. 26, 2019 06:17 PM EST
The Associated Press will hand out its individual NFL awards on the night before the Super Bowl in Miami. Until then, here are some off-the-beaten track honors...