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Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stars aligned: Rams confident their big names will deliver

By Greg Beacham an hour ago

Minnesota Vikings' Alexander Mattison tries to get past Green Bay Packers' De'Vondre Campbell during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' Campbell's bet on himself pays huge dividends

By Steve Megargee 2 hrs ago

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) pulls in a reception in front of Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod (23) during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Bucs WR Mike Evans focused on team, not individual success

By Fred Goodall Jan. 19, 2022 07:49 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury walks off the field after the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cardinals in an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Questions coming for Cardinals after late-season stumbles

By David Brandt Jan. 18, 2022 05:58 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Marquise Copeland (93) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Improving defense propels LA Rams onward to Tampa Bay

By Greg Beacham Jan. 18, 2022 05:03 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott speaks during a news conference following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Analysis: Dak Prescott hands it to all the wrong people

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 18, 2022 09:34 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Troy Reeder, left, pressures Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) into throwing a pass that was intercepted and returned for a touchdown by David Long Jr. during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Murray's first playoff start a nightmare for Cardinals

By Joe Reedy Jan. 18, 2022 02:05 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Tanner Vallejo (51) tackles Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff rout

By Greg Beacham Jan. 17, 2022 11:36 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker, bottom, falls forward after tackling Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cards' Baker evaluated for concussion following collision

Jan. 17, 2022 11:02 PM EST

Giants end first-round interviews for GM with 2 SF execs

Jan. 17, 2022 07:45 PM EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants wrapped up the first round of interviews for their vacant general manager's job, interviewing two executives with...

FILE - Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt walks the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, on Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is trying to complete a miraculous comeback from a serious shoulder injury in an effort to help the Cardinals' defense when they travel to face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in the wild card round. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Watt active for Cards, Weddle in for Rams in playoff meeting

Jan. 17, 2022 07:07 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) Tom Compton, center, and Charlie Woerner (89) celebrate Mitchell's touchdown in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2022 09:25 PM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle watches during an NFL football training camp in Irvine, Calif., on July 30, 2019. Weddle is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams for the playoffs. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Eric Weddle mounts unlikely comeback for Rams playoff game

By Greg Beacham Jan. 15, 2022 05:40 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 16 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scores 42 points and grabs 24 rebounds as he won MVP honors even though his East team lost...

Giants interview 2 members of Titans staff for vacant GM job

Jan. 14, 2022 07:02 PM EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have interviewed two members of the Tennessee Titans' front office for their vacant general manager's job. ...

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Murray, Stafford seek first playoff wins when Cards visit LA

By Greg Beacham Jan. 14, 2022 04:59 PM EST

dArizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws as Indianapolis Colts defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (97) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals, Rams to meet in playoffs despite Week 18 losses

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 04:23 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach David Culley watches from the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Texans GM says differences in opinion led to Culley's firing

Jan. 14, 2022 02:58 PM EST

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:23 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE Quarterback — Aaron...

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:02 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The results of The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro balloting as selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...