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What if NFL used CFP format for postseason? CBS Sports staff votes on which four get in, who is left out

The National Football League is completely different than college football when it comes to crowning a champion. Both of America’s premier (and most watched) football leagues crown champions via a playoff system, even though they determine playoff teams a significantly different way.  The NFL determines its 14 playoff teams on the field, taking the teams with the seven best records …

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Joe Flacco reverts to Browns’ practice squad one day after starting at QB; Cleveland’s Week 14 plans unclear

USATSI One day after starting for the Browns against the Rams, quarterback Joe Flacco has reverted back to Cleveland’s practice squad, with coach Kevin Stefanski telling reporters Monday he’s undecided on a starting QB for Week 14 against the Jaguars. It’s just the latest move in a whirlwind of activity for the 38-year-old Flacco, who only joined the Browns’ practice …

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USC’s Caleb Williams to skip Holiday Bowl, fueling NFL expectations

USC quarterback Caleb Williams will not play for the Trojans when they face No. 15 Louisville in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego on Dec. 27 (8 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app), USC head coach Lincoln Riley said Monday. This latest development further fuels the expectation that Williams will enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Williams, the …

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Jordan Love outplays Patrick Mahomes in every key passing metric, only second time it’s happened to Chiefs QB

Getty Images Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the current gold standard among NFL quarterbacks today. He is one of only five starting quarterbacks with two NFL MVPs and two NFL championships in their career. That exclusive club includes Hall of Famers Johnny Unitas, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning and future first-ballot Hall of Famer Tom Brady.  Naturally, Mahomes doesn’t …

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NFL reviewing 49ers-Eagles sideline incident involving Dre Greenlaw, ‘Big Dom’

The NFL is reportedly reviewing the sideline scuffle in the second half of the 49ers’ win over the Eagles on Sunday, when San Francisco linebacker Dre Greenlaw threw a jab at Philadelphia’s head of team security “Big Dom” DiSandro after DiSandro put his hands on Greenlaw. DiSandro was seemingly defending receiver DeVonta Smith, who Greenlaw had bodyslammed to the ground …

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49ers still gathering information on Arik Armstead’s injuries

49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead was listed as questionable ahead of Sunday’s win over the Eagles and it looks like he’ll be in similar territory heading into this week’s game against the Seahawks. Armstead came into the game with a foot injury and head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday that he’s also dealing with a knee injury. Shanahan said …

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Jaguars elevate TE Josh Pederson, son of head coach, from practice squad

It’ll be a family affair for the Pederson’s on Monday night when the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Cincinnati Bengals at EverBank Stadium after the team announced it elevated tight end Josh Pederson from its practice squad.  The 26-year-old, who played college football at Louisiana-Monroe, is the son of Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson and signed with Jacksonville in July. …

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2023 College Football Playoff: CBS Sports staff selects four NFL teams based on CFP format; NFC dominates

The National Football League is completely different than college football when it comes to crowning a champion. Both of America’s premier (and most watched) football leagues crown champions via a playoff system, even though they determine playoff teams a significantly different way.  The NFL determines its 14 playoff teams on the field, taking the teams with the seven best records …

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