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Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco celebrates following an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 31-13. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Top-seeded Chiefs await opponent as AFC playoffs begin

By Mark Anderson Jan. 09, 2023 08:21 PM EST

Miami Dolphins place kicker Jason Sanders (7) kicks a field goal as punter Thomas Morstead (4)holds, during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets129, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins focus on getting healthy ahead of Buffalo game

By Alanis Thames Jan. 09, 2023 06:15 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen speaks with the media, Thursday Jan. 5, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Bills safety Damar Hamlin was taken to the hospital after collapsing on the field during the Bill's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
With Hamlin on the mend, Bills try to refocus on playoffs

By John Wawrow Jan. 09, 2023 06:06 PM EST

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, left, talks with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts following an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 22-16. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Daboll staying consistent as Giants prepare for playoffs

By Tom Canavan Jan. 09, 2023 04:18 PM EST

Fans stand for photographs by a sign in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin outside Highmark Stadium before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Hamlin remains hospitalized after suffering a catastrophic on-field collapse in the team's previous game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills safety Hamlin back in Buffalo to resume recovery

By John Wawow And Carolyn Thompson Jan. 09, 2023 03:10 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) celebrates after a sack against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Bengals expect to see different Ravens team in playoffs

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 09, 2023 01:36 PM EST

A spectator holds up a sign in honor of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during the first half an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Analysis: Teammates gave Damar Hamlin the ultimate tribute

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 09, 2023 05:55 AM EST

New York Giants quarterback Davis Webb gestures after scoring a touchdown run against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Giants already looking ahead to playoff rematch with Vikings

By Dan Gelston Jan. 08, 2023 08:44 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Unhappy returns: Pats eliminated in losing to Bills

By Jonah Bronstein Jan. 08, 2023 07:55 PM EST

A fan holds sign bearing the likeness of Buffalo Bills trainer Denny Kellington during practices before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Kellington was instrumental in responding to Hamlin's emergency. Hamlin remains hospitalized after suffering a catastrophic on-field collapse in the team's previous game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bills' Hamlin selling shirts to benefit first responders

Jan. 08, 2023 05:14 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (4) gets his hand on the face mask of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Bengals beat Ravens to avoid coin flip, set up home rematch

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 08, 2023 04:50 PM EST

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bills win for Hamlin and eliminate Patriots from playoffs

By John Wawrow Jan. 08, 2023 04:32 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) runs in a touchdown against New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
AFC title game will be at neutral site if Bills vs. Chiefs

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 08, 2023 04:27 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon, center, celebrates a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals' Mixon celebrates TD with coin flip

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 08, 2023 02:30 PM EST

Tailgaters set up an inflated number 3 balloon in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin near Highmark Stadium before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Hamlin remains hospitalized after suffering a catastrophic on-field collapse in the team's previous game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Hamlin in their hearts, the NFL pays tribute to No. 3

By John Wawrow Jan. 08, 2023 12:41 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs running back Ronald Jones II (2) scores during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Mahomes sets record, Chiefs beat Raiders for AFC's top seed

By Mark Anderson Jan. 07, 2023 07:23 PM EST

A message isdisplay on the jumbotron paying tribute to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin prior to an NHL hockey game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Minnesota Wild, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Minnesota Wild at Buffalo Sabres 1/7/2023

Jan. 07, 2023 06:43 PM EST

A projection showing support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is seen on Michael and Shauna Karas' house Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, in Lancaster, N.Y. Hamlin is now breathing and walking on his own, and traded in the writing pad he had been using to communicate. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Hamlin, still critical, continues recovery, tweets thanks

By John Wawrow Jan. 07, 2023 02:44 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL playoffs: Vegas believes some classics could be coming

By David Brandt Jan. 07, 2023 01:40 PM EST

A man prays during a prayer service for Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin at Crossroads Uptown Church, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Cincinnati. The family of Damar Hamlin expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support shown toward the Buffalo Bills safety who suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle while asking everyone to keep the hospitalized player in their prayers on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Pray for Damar: Public prayer blitz follows Hamlin collapse

By John Zenor Jan. 07, 2023 09:40 AM EST