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Chiefs-Ravens AFC title game will put Andy Reid’s perfect playoff record vs. former assistants to the test

Getty Images Andy Reid got another victory against Sean McDermott when the Kansas City Chiefs edged out the Buffalo Bills in Sunday’s divisional round, the third time Reid has gotten the better of his former assistant in the postseason. Reid is actually undefeated against former assistant coaches in the playoffs, sporting a 5-0 record against them in his 25 NFL seasons.  …

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Latest Chiefs-Bills playoff classic slips under 40 million viewers

The numbers are undeniably big. However, the latest Chiefs-Bills playoff classic fell short of the last one — and well short of last year’s divisional-round game in the same window. Per multiple reports, 39 million viewers (on average) watched Kansas City beat Buffalo, 27-24, to advance to the AFC Championship. The last time the same two teams met in the …

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Bobby Slowik to have second interviews with Commanders, Falcons

Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik is set to have a pair of second interviews this week, starting with a team in the NFC East. Slowik will have an in-person interview with the Commanders on Tuesday night, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. He’ll then have a second interview with the Falcons later this week. Slowik, 36, just completed his first …

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Eagles coach Nick Sirianni’s job is safe … but for how long?

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni’s job is safe … but for how long? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Twelve years ago this month, Eagles owner Jeff Lurie held a press conference at the NovaCare Complex to reveal Andy Reid’s future. In 2011, Reid’s 13th season here, the Eagles had opened up 4-8 before four meaningless wins to end the season …

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Zac Robinson had offensive coordinator interview with Saints

Rams quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Zac Robinson is a popular name in offensive coordinator searches around the league and the Saints are among the teams interested in his services. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports that Robinson has completed an interview with the team. Head coach Dennis Allen conducted the interview as he looks for someone to replace the …

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How do NHL teams pick their captains? Process, criteria, more

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 23, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Fixing whatever was wrong with the Vancouver Canucks became Rick Tocchet’s priority when he was hired by the team last January. And fix them he did, as they won 20 of the final 36 games of the 2022-23 season. Tocchet was …

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Bears to interview Terrell Williams for defensive coordinator

A pair of Titans assistant coaches are on the list of candidates for the Bears defensive coordinator job. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Titans assistant head coach/defensive line coach Terrell Williams will interview for the opening on Matt Eberflus’ staff. Titans defensive pass game coordinator/cornerbacks coach Chris Harris is also in the mix for the role. Williams joined …

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As Patrick Mahomes takes on Lamar Jackson, the Mahomes vs. Tom Brady race is also at stake

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Tom Brady turned on all-caps. “BEASTS,” the seven-time Super Bowl champion tweeted Monday. “When you one up gronk you’re doing something right.” Brady was responding to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce resetting the NFL record for postseason touchdowns by a quarterback-receiver duo. Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski held it …

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Why Stephen A believes 49ers won’t beat Lions without Deebo

Why Stephen A believes 49ers won’t beat Lions without Deebo originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Even without star wide receiver Deebo Samuel, the 49ers survived to defeat the Green Bay Packers 24-21 in the NFC divisional playoff round. But can San Francisco win again without Samuel, this time against the Detroit Lions in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game at …

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Browns GM says he would ‘absolutely love’ to re-sign QB Joe Flacco

Joe Flacco’s short, surprising stint with the Browns could lead to a second season in Cleveland — maybe as Deshaun Watson’s backup. General manager Andrew Berry said Monday that he would “absolutely love” to re-sign the 39-year-old Flacco, who went 4-1 as a starter and helped the Browns make the playoffs after Watson suffered a season-ending shoulder injury.  Berry noted …

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