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Nick Wright’s Kansas City Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl, and they upset the Baltimore Ravens on the road almost exactly how the “First Things First” host predicted they would. It was hardly a surprise when Wright predicted last week that his Chiefs would return to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in the past five seasons. But …

McCaffrey has no injury concerns after early exit in 49ers’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey took himself out of the 49ers’ NFC Championship Game during a crucial time because he did not want to take any chances. More than an hour after the 49ers’ victory over the Detroit Lions, …

Jared Goff just wrapped up his best year with the Detroit Lions, and while the magical run ended in the NFC Championship, the Lions’ new franchise quarterback made himself some money with what he accomplished in 2023.  According to NFL Media, contract extension talks with Goff are expected to ramp up this offseason. Goff has one more year remaining on his …

The Steelers haven’t won a playoff game since 2016, but they aren’t changing coaches, and they might not be changing quarterbacks. Owner Art Rooney II voiced his support for Mike Tomlin on Monday. “The players still respond to Mike, and that’s No. 1,” Rooney said, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN. “He still has the key characteristics that we saw when …

While there’s a lot of talk about the most unbreakable records in sports, one all-time mark that deserves more attention is Martin Brodeur’s 691 career wins — the most by a goalie in NHL history. Even if a player can match Brodeur’s longevity and durability, today’s NHL teams opt to rest their goalies and limit their starts. It seems unlikely …

49ers close book on emotional victory, turn focus to Super Bowl LVIII originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers had precious little time to bask in the glory of a historic comeback victory in the NFC Championship Game. On Monday, it was back to work. Coach Kyle Shanahan wrapped up a meeting with the 49ers’ …

The Los Angeles Chargers officially have their new head coach in Jim Harbaugh, and while he has not had his introductory press conference, he is getting a head start on meeting players. Harbaugh spoke about his new gig during an NFL on CBS appearance and had high praise for his new team.  “I met him [quarterback Justin Herbert], and Derwin James. …

Getty Images While they won’t play each other until next year, there is already activity brewing between Jim and John Harbaugh. The Chargers are working towards hiring Ravens director of player personnel Joe Hortiz as the team’s new general manager, as confirmed by CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones.  Hortiz’s entire NFL life to his point has been spent …

The Miami Dolphins are searching for a new defensive coordinator after agreeing to part ways with Vic Fangio after just one season together. Miami’s defense finished the 2023 regular season ranked No. 10 in total yards allowed per game, No. 22 in points allowed, No. 15 in passing, No. 7 in rushing, No. 20 in third-down efficiency and No. 28 in …

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II is getting tired of having his club watch the Super Bowl on TV. Rooney would rather the Steelers be there in person on the field. And with the franchise riding a seven-year drought since its most recent postseason victory — the team’s longest gap between playoff wins since the 1970 merger — Rooney is …

The Falcons already had announced Zac Robinson as their new offensive coordinator. They now have filled the other two coordinator positions. The Falcons hired Rams assistant head coach Jimmy Lake as their defensive coordinator and retained special teams coordinator Marquice Williams. Lake will reunite with new Falcons head coach Raheem Morris for the third time. The two previously were together …

USATSI The Minnesota Vikings lost one of their most important playmakers during the 30-24 loss to the rival Detroit Lions in Week 16, as tight end T.J. Hockenson suffered a season-ending ACL and MCL injury. On Monday, Hockenson underwent surgery in Los Angeles to correct the issue, per ESPN. It’s unclear how much time Hockenson will miss, or if he …

Report: Pats ‘don’t plan on’ picking up Mac Jones’ fifth-year option originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are reportedly not planning on picking up quarterback Mac Jones’ fifth-year option, which would make the Alabama product a free agent after the 2024-25 NFL season, Mark Daniels of MassLive reported on Monday. After Jones’ 2-9 start to the …

Pat Mahomes Sr. is a big cigar fan, so much so that the father of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had some flown in all the way from Cuba to celebrate Kansas City’s AFC Championship Game win over Baltimore on Sunday. Mahomes Sr. went viral Sunday evening after he told a reporter that he was smoking a “Special Blend Lamar Jackson” …

The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce love story has made its way to Super Bowl 58, as the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will square off in the biggest game of the season, which takes place Sunday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. Swift and Kelce’s romance has been well documented throughout the cruel …