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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow waves to fans as he walks off the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Analysis: Stafford, Burrow offer divergent Super Bowl paths

By Barry Wilner Feb. 08, 2022 02:11 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford reacts after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Rams' Stafford hopes to follow in friend Kershaw's footsteps

By Greg Beacham Feb. 03, 2022 08:46 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrates with wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) after his reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Rams' Stafford fired up to realize his Super Bowl dreams

By Greg Beacham Jan. 27, 2022 02:20 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to fans after the team defeated the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Scoring in NFL takes biggest drop in more than 40 years

By Josh Dubow Jan. 12, 2022 02:55 AM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32), defended by Green Bay Packers cornerback Isaac Yiadom (24) rushes for a 14-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions' relatively strong ending gives hope for 2022 season

By Larry Lage Jan. 10, 2022 06:48 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates with fans after their win over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
NFL Today, Week 18

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2022 10:07 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, left, throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Havin' a record year: NFL marks set to fall in Week 18

By Barry Wilner Jan. 07, 2022 02:55 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates with outside linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) after sacking Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Game 17 in NFL brings playoff race, record-breaking wrinkles

By Dave Campbell Jan. 07, 2022 02:49 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp runs with the ball after making a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. On the play, Kupp broke the Rams' franchise single season record for most receiving yards after surpassing Isaac Bruce's 1,781 yards set in 1995. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Win and get in scenario for Raiders, Chargers, Niners, Colts

By Barry Wilner Jan. 06, 2022 06:47 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) and quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) are joined by teammates after they connected for a touchdown pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Rams' Cooper Kupp closing in on triple crown of receiving

By Greg Beacham Jan. 06, 2022 06:00 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp runs with the ball after making a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. On the play, Kupp broke the Rams' franchise single season record for most receiving yards after surpassing Isaac Bruce's 1,781 yards set in 1995. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Playoff berth at stake for 49ers, NFC West on line for Rams

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 10:10 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) avoids a sack attempt by Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Rams look to cut out Stafford's errors before it costs them

By Dan Greenspan Jan. 03, 2022 08:21 PM EST

Detroit Lions Amon-Ra St. Brown comes down in front of Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Bryan Mone (90) with a reception for a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Rookie St. Brown is bright spot for Lions in loss to Seattle

By Tim Booth Jan. 02, 2022 10:23 PM EST

Detroit Lions during head coach Dan Campbell talks on his headset during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Penny, Metcalf lead Seahawks to 51-29 blowout of Lions

By Tim Booth Jan. 02, 2022 07:52 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) hugs Joe Mixon (28) following a catch by Mixon during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Chiefs seek AFC playoff bye, Bengals chasing North title

By Barry Wilner Dec. 30, 2021 07:29 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens' Mark Andrews (89) scores as he is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals' Germaine Pratt (57) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Rams give Ravens another tough passing attack to deal with

By Noah Trister Dec. 30, 2021 07:26 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens' Mark Andrews (89) makes a touchdown catch against Cincinnati Bengals' Germaine Pratt (57) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Rams, Ravens have 4-game streaks in opposite directions

Dec. 30, 2021 04:42 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Oluokun's last-minute pick saves Falcons' win over Lions

By Charles Odum Dec. 26, 2021 04:03 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, right, talks with down judge Derick Bowers (74) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Kupp will keep Vikings busy in crucial game vs. Rams

By Dave Campbell Dec. 23, 2021 04:10 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Rams in stride in NFC West race, visit Vikings on short rest

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:10 AM EST