ROB MAADDI
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid holds the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 23-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Andy Reid turned a 6-inch binder into a Hall of Fame resume

By Rob Maaddi 19 hrs ago
Andy Reid was an unknown assistant in Green Bay when Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie took

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 23-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Analysis: Mahomes, Hurts set for historic Super Bowl matchup

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 30, 2023 05:59 AM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Black quarterbacks have come a long way in the NFL since Fritz

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, right, causes a fumble by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Brock Purdy, 49ers ousted by Eagles in NFC title game

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 29, 2023 06:20 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brock Purdy’s magical run from being the last pick in the NFL

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Analysis: Nick Sirianni won over fans who didn't want him

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 27, 2023 06:00 AM EST
Nick Sirianni is getting his flowers figuratively instead of thrown at his face.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter of an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Joe Burrow, Bengals go for 4-0 vs. KC in AFC title rematch

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 26, 2023 03:24 PM EST
The Bengals and Chiefs have become familiar foes. When the teams face

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, left, looks on after talking with New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) following an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 38-7. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
49ers-Eagles NFC championship matchup has old-school feel

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 26, 2023 03:23 PM EST
Nasty defenses. Strong rushing offenses. Physical in the trenches. This

Graphic shows AFC and NFC team matchups and predicts outcome in conference championships; 3c x 2 3/8 inches
Conference title games are most evenly matched in 25 years

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 25, 2023 12:26 PM EST
It’s been 25 years since both NFL conference championship games were this evenly

FILE - New York Giants coach Brian Daboll stands along the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Nov. 20, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Daboll, Doug Pederson and Kyle Shanahan are the finalists for AP Coach of the Year award. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Hurts, Jefferson, Mahomes among AP NFL MVP finalists

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 25, 2023 08:45 AM EST
Jalen Hurts, Justin Jefferson and Patrick Mahomes are finalists for The Associated

New Tennessee Titans NFL football team general manager Ran Carthon speaks during a news conference Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
49ers lead the way in comp picks for diverse rewards policy

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 24, 2023 07:01 PM EST
Since the NFL implemented its diverse rewards policy in 2020, the San Francisco 49ers

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
AP source: Colts still want to interview DeMeco Ryans

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 24, 2023 06:06 PM EST
The Indianapolis Colts still want to interview 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Analysis: Defense still wins in the NFL playoffs

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 23, 2023 05:58 AM EST
Defense stills wins in the playoffs. The San Francisco 49ers and

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson walks the turf before an NFL wild-card football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Analysis: Right coach can turn around a franchise quickly

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 19, 2023 12:47 PM EST
The Jaguars and Giants combined for seven wins last season. Now, they

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) struggles for yardage as Las Vegas Raiders safety Duron Harmon (30) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
NFL: 5 teams to play home games in Germany, London in 2023

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 19, 2023 07:00 AM EST
The Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs and New

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) leaps for a two-point conversion against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No Brady or Rodgers, no problem for NFL in divisional round

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 18, 2023 03:59 PM EST
For the first time in 13 years, neither Tom Brady nor Aaron Rodgers reached the

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage is taken off the filed after being injured against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Bucs: Gage in hospital with neck injury, to have more tests

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 16, 2023 11:44 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage has movement in all of his

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
After playoff dud, Brady faces choice of whether to continue

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 16, 2023 11:33 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — If Tom Brady retires in the offseason, he’ll walk away following

Miami Dolphins safety Eric Rowe (21), left, hangs onto Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) before knocking the ball loose during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler recovered the ball for a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Analysis: Bills, Bengals look shaky in wins, set up rematch

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 16, 2023 06:00 AM EST
The Bengals-Bills rematch coming next week almost didn’t happen. Both

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrate during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL All-Pros: Kelce, Jefferson unanimous; 16 first-timers

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 13, 2023 12:00 PM EST
Travis Kelce and Justin Jefferson are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2022

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) showers against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Wild-card weekend features 6 rematches, 3 division games

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 11, 2023 02:01 PM EST
Wild-card weekend is all about familiarity. All six games feature teams

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) stretches during an NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Rob Gronkowski will be back on a football field for the Super Bowl. The four-time All-Pro tight end will attempt to make a field goal in Arizona on Feb. 12 during a live Super Bowl television commercial for FanDuel. It’ll be a high-stakes kick for Gronkowski, a four-time Super Bowl champion with New England and Tampa Bay who is used to performing under pressure. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Rob Gronkowski will try a field goal in live Super Bowl ad

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 09, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Rob Gronkowski will be back on a football field for the Super Bowl. The