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Steelers aren't sweating playoff drought: 'We came here for what lies ahead'
As Pittsburgh aims to end playoff futility, how's the team approaching Monday's game?
Brooke Pryor Jan 12, 2026
'We can beat anybody': Why a Texas-sized turnaround has the Texans rolling into playoffs
Two key wins and a sideline scuffle highlight a run to the playoffs after an 0-3 start for Houston.
DJ Bien-Aime Jan 12, 2026
Herbert takes blame for Chargers' latest ouster
The Los Angeles Chargers' season ended Sunday with a loss to the New England Patriots, and Justin Herbert took responsibility for the poor performance, telling reporters after the 16-3 defeat, "I didn...
Kris Rhim Jan 11, 2026
Maye 'didn't throw very well,' pins win on defense
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye wasn't thrilled with his performance in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card victory over the Chargers. "Wasn't pretty, that's for sure," he said.
Mike Reiss Jan 11, 2026
Maye carries Patriots to wild-card win over Chargers
In his playoff debut, the second-year QB guides New England to a convincing win against Los Angeles.
Mike Reiss and Kris Rhim Jan 11, 2026
Sirianni defends Brown after drops, sideline spat
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni defended wide receiver A.J. Brown after a pair of drops in Sunday's loss to the Niners and also downplayed an animated interaction the two had in the opening half.
Tim McManus Jan 11, 2026
Niners defeat defending champs for NFC wild-card win
The victory sends the 49ers to Seattle for the NFC divisional round next weekend.
Nick Wagoner and Tim McManus Jan 11, 2026
Our early primer for the divisional round matchups: How every team could win
Let's preview the divisional round matchups. Here's what to know.
ESPN staff Jan 11, 2026
49ers oust Eagles, march on behind Purdy, CMC
Brock Purdy threw a go-ahead 6-yard scoring pass to Christian McCaffrey late in the fourth quarter, San Francisco used a trick play on a TD toss from wide receiver Jauan Jennings, and the 49ers elimin...
www.espn.com - TOP Jan 11, 2026
Disappointed Jags see loss as 'growing moment'
The Jaguars believe some good -- and some motivation -- will come out of Sunday's bitter 27-24 loss to the Bills in the AFC playoffs.
Michael Dirocco Jan 11, 2026