JOSH DUBOW
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne scrambles up field during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Chad Henne goes from backup QB to playoff stage

By Josh Dubow 6 hrs ago
Chad Henne came off the bench cold in the heat of a tense playoff game and

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers pumps his fist after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Rams 32-18 to advance to the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
3 title game quarterbacks have similar draft history

By Josh Dubow 6 hrs ago
Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen have something in common besides

49ers promote DeMeco Ryans to DC, Mike McDaniel to OC

By Josh Dubow Jan. 18, 2021 02:54 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers promoted linebackers coach DeMeco Ryans to defensive

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees waves to his family and fans after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. The Buccaneers won 30-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Brady vs Rodgers, possibly Mahomes vs. Allen in title games

By Josh Dubow Jan. 17, 2021 06:49 PM EST
Tom Brady will take on Aaron Rodgers in a matchup of quarterback legends in the

A spectator celebrates in the stands during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers, Allen lead Packers and Bills into title games

By Josh Dubow Jan. 16, 2021 08:17 PM EST
Aaron Rodgers is thankful for the chance to play a conference title game at

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Washington Football Team, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Brady vs. Brees: A matchup for the ages and aged

By Josh Dubow Jan. 13, 2021 03:11 AM EST
The NFL has never seen a playoff matchup quite like the upcoming one between

FILE - AFC defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, of the Los Angeles Chargers, watches during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game against the NFC, in Orlando, Fla., in this Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, file photo. The Las Vegas Raiders have hired Gus Bradley as their new defensive coordinator with the task of turning around one of the league's worst units. Coach Jon Gruden decided to bring on the experienced Bradley on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, to fill that role Paul Guenther had for the first two-plus seasons on his staff before being fired in December. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Raiders hire Gus Bradley as new defensive coordinator

By Josh Dubow Jan. 12, 2021 02:16 PM EST
The Las Vegas Raiders hired Gus Bradley as their new defensive coordinator

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) tosses a cleat to a fan after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Analysis: Wentz, Elliott provide little bang for buck

By Josh Dubow Jan. 08, 2021 02:22 AM EST
In a league governed by a salary cap, finding productive players on low-cost

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers offensive assistant Katie Sowers stands on the field during warmups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Sowers will not be returning to the 49ers in 2021 after becoming the first female coach to make it to the Super Bowl last year. A person familiar with the situation said the 34-year-old Sowers will leaving coach Kyle Shanahan’s staff where she worked closely with receivers coach Wes Welker. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not made an announcement. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
49ers pioneering assistant Katie Sowers won't return in 2021

By Josh Dubow Jan. 07, 2021 05:01 PM EST
Offensive assistant Katie Sowers, the first female coach to make it to the

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) reacts to a play against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Jamal Adams among several stars savoring 1st playoff seasons

By Josh Dubow Jan. 07, 2021 02:32 AM EST
Jamal Adams yelled in celebration after Seattle qualified for the playoffs last

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams warm ms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Week 17 scoring bonanza caps record-setting season

By Josh Dubow Jan. 06, 2021 02:44 AM EST
The Week 17 scoring bonanza provided the perfect finish to a record-setting

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New 7th seed helps Bears 8 years too late for Lovie Smith

By Josh Dubow Jan. 06, 2021 02:40 AM EST
While Matt Nagy gets to coach Chicago in the playoffs despite a middling 8-8

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Jimmy Garoppolo isn't expected to take another snap this season for the San Francisco 49ers as a pair of high ankle sprains derailed most of his campaign.(AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
Garoppolo not worried about his future as 49ers starting QB

By Josh Dubow Jan. 05, 2021 04:57 PM EST
Jimmy Garoppolo might be one of the few people not speculating about his future

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) signals after a first down as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) walks away during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Injury-riddled 49ers seek better health in 2021

By Josh Dubow Jan. 04, 2021 06:59 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers' season barely got started when the star players began

Denver Broncos cornerback Michael Ojemudia (23) forces a fumble by Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Raiders miss playoffs for 3rd season under coach Jon Gruden

By Josh Dubow Jan. 04, 2021 06:05 PM EST
Jon Gruden’s third season back as coach of the Raiders looked an awful lot like

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap forces San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) to fumble during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
49ers finally head home after season-ending loss to Seahawks

By Josh Dubow Jan. 03, 2021 09:13 PM EST
After an injury-plagued campaign that ended with more than a month on the road,

RT Mike McGlinchey seeks more consistency in 2021 for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 01, 2021 06:10 PM EST
It’s been a tale of two seasons for San Francisco 49ers right tackle Mike

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a reception against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
TE Darren Waller closes in on Tim Brown's Raiders record

By Josh Dubow Jan. 01, 2021 04:12 PM EST
Darren Waller has come a long way in just over two years since the Raiders

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass while being chased down by Atlanta Falcons Jacob Tuioti-Mariner during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NFL on pace to set scoring record in 2020 season

By Josh Dubow Jan. 01, 2021 02:09 AM EST
After getting gashed by Cleveland for nearly 500 yards and six touchdowns and

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seahawks playing for big stakes in finale vs. 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 31, 2020 03:47 PM EST
The stakes for this season’s finale between fierce NFC West rivals Seattle and