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Purdy goes from ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ to brink of Super Bowl
By Josh Dubow SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy’s NFL career started with the moniker of “Mr. Irrelevant” and the weeklong trip to Newport...
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Despite past success, Bengals QB Joe Burrow not taking Chiefs lightly: ‘They’re still the team to beat’
By Nick Shook, Around the NFL writer The AFC Championship Game will bring two familiar rivals to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The matchup of the AFC’s...
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Chiefs’ decision to trade Hill opened future for success
By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The decision that Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach faced at the conclusion of last season...
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AFI’s Preview of the AFC Championship Game
For the second consecutive year, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals will meet in Arrowhead Stadium in the AFC Championship game. Last season,...
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NFL announces Super Bowl LVII officiating crew; five of eight officials have prior SB experience
With less than three weeks remaining until Super Bowl LVII, the NFL has announced the officiating crew for the season’s biggest game. The following officials...
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49ers’ Omenihu arrested after domestic violence allegation
By Josh Dubow San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Charles Omenihu has been arrested after a domestic violence allegation. San Jose police said Tuesday that Omenihu...
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Chiefs’ Henne delivers with Mahomes hobbled in playoff win
By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The experience is evident in the salt that peppers the beard of Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne. The...
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Analysis: Defense still wins in the NFL playoffs
By Rob Maaddi Defense still wins in the playoffs. The San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals advanced to the conference championship games with excellent defensive...
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Bills’ Hamlin attends 1st game since collapse, waves to fans
By Carolyn Thompson ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made his first public appearance since going into cardiac arrest after making...
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49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game
By Josh Dubow SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Christian McCaffrey scored on a go-ahead 2-yard run in the fourth quarter and San Francisco’s defense did the rest,...
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Bengals return to AFC championship with 27-10 rout of Bills
By John Wawrow ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals threw a big wrench into the highly anticipated travel plans of...
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Hurts, Eagles pound Giants early, coast to NFC title game
By Dan Gelston PHILADELPHIA (AP) — All it took was one throw. Jalen Hurts let it fly on his first pass attempt of the game...
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NFL free agents 2023: Ranking top 10 running backs
By Justin Leger NFL free agents 2023: Ranking top 10 running backs originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There is no shortage of serviceable NFL running backs...
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Chiefs, led by hobbled Mahomes, beat Jags 27-20 in playoffs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes pleaded with Chiefs coach Andy Reid to let him stay in the game on Saturday. He argued with...
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NFL International Series: The five overseas matchups we want to see in 2023
By Eric Edholm, Lead Draft Writer The NFL has released the list of designated teams that will be participating in the 2023 International Series, with five games set...
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Saints, DE Cameron Jordan win appeal over fake injury fines
By Katherine Terrell, ESPN Staff Writer NEW ORLEANS, La. — New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has successfully appealed his $50,000 fine after he was accused of faking...
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Commanders’ Jennifer King to coach Senior Bowl running backs
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Washington Commanders assistant running backs coach Jennifer King will coach the position for the Senior Bowl. King, who became the first...
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NFL announces designated teams for 2023 International Games
The National Football League (NFL) has announced the five teams set to play in the 2023 International Games. The Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars,...
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AFC Divisional Round Weekend: AFI’s Analysis and Predictions
Fourteen teams entered the NFL playoffs this time last week, and now only eight remain. After a wild card weekend with a mix of thrilling...
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NFC Playoffs: AFI’s analysis and predictions
By Enwereji Amuruche The NFC East became the first division since 1997 to have three teams in the divisional round. The Eagles host the Giants...
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Analysis: Thrilling NFL weekend defined by curious decisions
By Arnie Stapleton Curious decisions defined the NFL’s wacky wild-card weekend, and none more so than Tyler Huntley going high when he should have gone...
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Former NFL player arrested in Mississippi on kidnap charge
RIDGELAND, Miss. (AP) — A former University of Mississippi and NFL football player has been arrested in Mississippi on kidnapping charges. Jerrell Powe, 35, remained...
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NFL fan reportedly loses $1.4 million bet after Jacksonville Jaguars historic comeback playoff win over the Los Angeles Chargers
According to multiple sources, when the Los Angeles Chargers blew a 27-0 lead against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL Wildcard Playoff game this past...
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AP source: Packers LB Quay Walker fined $13,261 for shove
By Steve Megargee Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker was fined $13,261 by the NFL for the shove that led to his ejection from a...
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Column: Super Bowls before the Super Bowl? Don’t rule it out
By Paul Newberry ATLANTA (AP) — If Buffalo and Kansas City both reach the AFC championship game, they’ll head to Atlanta, of all places, to compete...