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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs in front of Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Mahomes keeps turning double-digit deficits into wins

By Josh Dubow Oct. 26, 2022 02:30 AM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphin defenders Vern Den Herder and Norris Thomas (41) go after Houston Oilers wide receiver Ken Burrough (00) during the first half of an NFL football game Dec. 24, 1978, in Miami. Burrough, who was the last NFL player to wear No. 00, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. He was 73. Burrough's family announced the death, saying died at his home in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo, File)
Former Oilers star receiver Ken Burrough dies at 73

Feb. 24, 2022 08:07 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to reporters during a news conference Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Eagan, Minn. (Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP)
O'Connell, Vikings tap Wes Phillips as offensive coordinator

Feb. 21, 2022 09:15 PM EST

FILE - Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, right, and his father, Bum Phillips look on before an NFL football training camp practice Aug. 3, 2011, in Houston. Bum lost two AFC championship games as head coach of the Houston Oilers. His son Wade coached 42 years in the NFL as both a head coach and longtime defensive coordinator, reaching three Super Bowls and winning only one. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Texans Camp Football

Feb. 11, 2022 06:55 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after a touchdown pass against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
The Latest: Cardinals win again, own NFL's best record

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2021 11:47 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni watches play during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Titans and Hall of Famers to honor the late Bum Phillips

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2021 01:24 PM EDT

FILE — In this Nov. 28, 2010, file photo, former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher argues a call against the Houston Texans in an NFL football game in Houston. The Titans announced July 14, 2021, that Fisher, former Houston Oiler head coach Bum Phillips, and former Titans general manager Floyd Reese will be the newest members of the Tennessee Titans' ring of honor. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Titans Texans Nov-2010

Jul. 14, 2021 12:42 PM EDT

FILE — In this July 6, 2000, file photo, Tennessee Titans general manager Floyd Reese, right, speaks during a news conference in Nashville, Tenn. Titans head coach Jeff Fisher is at left. The Titans announced July 14, 2021, that Reese, Fisher, and former Houston Oiler head coach Bum Phillips will be the newest members of the Tennessee Titans' ring of honor. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans adding Phillips, Fisher, former GM to ring of honor

Jul. 14, 2021 12:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2009, file photo, former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula waves to the crowd during a half time ceremony of an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints in Miami. Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died Monday, May 4, 2020, at his South Florida home, the team said. He was 90. (AP Photo/Jeffrey M. Boan)
Shula, winningest coach in pro football history, dies at 90

By Steven Wine May. 04, 2020 10:40 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay motions to his team beside defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, in Detroit. Veteran defensive coordinator Wade Phillips has been fired by the Los Angeles Rams after three winning seasons. Phillips announced Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, on Twitter that the Rams are not renewing his contract. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
LA Rams fire veteran defensive coordinator Wade Phillips

By Greg Beacham Jan. 06, 2020 03:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 1971, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath, wearing his white fur coat, watches from the sidelines as the Baltimore Colts defeat the Jets, 14-13, at New York's Shea Stadium. Namath is the NFL’s greatest character. Guaranteed. The Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback who guaranteed his three-touchdown underdog New York Jets would beat the mighty Baltimore Colts in the third Super Bowl was a solid choice in balloting conducted by The Associated Press in conjunction with the league’s celebration of its 100th season. (AP Photo/File)
Guaranteed: Joe Namath voted NFL's greatest character

By Barry Wilner Oct. 18, 2019 11:38 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans punter Brett Kern warms up before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans 9/15/2019

Sep. 15, 2019 12:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. The 71-year-old mastermind defensive coordinator with the millennial boss is quoting Drake and Future, pretending to be good at Fortnite, and altogether making the most of his second Super Bowl in four years after going just once his first four NFL decades. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Past and Future: Wade Phillips back at Super Bowl with Rams

By Greg Beacham Jan. 31, 2019 03:50 PM EST