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NFL | Tyler Warren not doing drills Wed Feb 26, 11:03 AM
Penn State TE Tyler Warren won't participate in drills at the NFL Scouting Combine.
| Footballguys view: Warren is joining others like QB Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) and RB Ashton Jeanty (Boise State) in this decision. He's arguably the best tight end in this draft class, so Warren doesn't need drills to improve his already high draft stock. We could see Warren go off the board in the top-10 of the NFL Draft. He's strong, versatile, and the type of weapon who can attack a defense in multiple ways. Warren is not Brock Bowers (Raiders), but he's a playmaker. |
NFL | Rob Gronkowski isn't coming back Tue Feb 25, 05:07 PM
Retired NFL TE Rob Gronkowski (Buccaneers) will not come out of retirement, contrary to a recent report, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, who replied on X.com with, 'Nope. Nonsense,' in response to the story on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
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Cardinals | Arizona trying to keep Trey McBride around long-term Tue Feb 25, 03:37 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride and a potential contract extension 'is a priority for us,' according to general manager Monti Ossenfort.
Link to story NFL | Colston Loveland should be ready for minicamp Tue Feb 25, 02:03 PM
University of Michigan TE Colston Loveland (shoulder) is expected to be ready to participate in minicamp and fully cleared for training camp after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder on Jan. 29, according to the doctor who performed his surgery, Neal Elattrache.
Link to story NFL | No drills for Elijah Arroyo at combine Tue Feb 25, 07:14 AM
Miami (Fla.) TE Elijah Arroyo (knee) will not participate in on-field drills at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine because of a knee injury he suffered during the Senior Bowl, according to sources. He is expected to participate in drills at his Pro Day.
| Footballguys view: Arroyo was a player who stood out earlier this year at the Reese's Senior Bowl. He's a raw prospect, but his athletic profile is intriguing for scouts. Arroyo can move like the wind, and he does a good job of moving the chains as a downfield target. His medical reports (knee) will be critical for his draft stock, but most see Arroyo as a Day 2 pick. |
Panthers | Two players could return to CAR Mon Feb 24, 08:31 PM
Carolina Panthers impending free-agent WR David Moore and TE Tommy Tremble could remain with the Panthers on short-term contracts, in the opinion of The Athletic's Joe Person.
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49ers | Seven players officially receive tenders Sun Feb 23, 05:25 PM
San Francisco 49ers exclusive rights free-agent DT Evan Anderson, DE Alex Barrett, LB Jalen Graham, DE Sam Okuayinonu, OT Austen Pleasants, TE Jake Tonges and TE Brayden Willis have officially received one-year tender offers from the 49ers.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh adds Donald Parham Fri Feb 21, 04:06 PM
Free-agent TE Donald Parham signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday, Feb. 21. Parham received a one-year contract, but the financial terms were not disclosed.
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Bears | Gerald Everett gets the boot Fri Feb 21, 02:47 PM
Chicago Bears TE Gerald Everett was released on Friday, Feb. 21.
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49ers | San Francisco expected to keep ERFAs Mon Feb 17, 08:47 PM
San Francisco 49ers exclusive rights free-agent TE Jake Tonges, TE Brayden Willis, TE Mason Pline, OT Austen Pleasants, DT Evan Anderson, DE Alex Barrett, DE Sam Okuayinonu and LB Jalen Graham are expected to receive tender offers this offseason, according to OverTheCap.com's Jason Fitzgerald.
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Ravens | Mark Andrews may be asked to rework deal Sun Feb 16, 04:40 PM
Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews may be asked to restructure his contract this offseason so the team can create nearly $5 million in salary cap space if he reworks his deal, in the opinion of RavensWire's Glenn Erby.
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Bears | Marcedes Lewis may continue playing Sat Feb 15, 04:57 PM
Chicago Bears impending free-agent TE Marcedes Lewis plans to continue his playing career next season.
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Chiefs | KC wants Travis Kelce to make decision soon Sat Feb 15, 12:43 PM
Updating previous reports, the Kansas City Chiefs want TE Travis Kelce to make a decision about his status for the 2025 season by March 14, according to a source. It is uncertain if he will return for his 12th NFL season or retire.
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Eagles | Future contracts for 13 players Fri Feb 14, 06:26 PM
Free-agent S Tariq Castro-Fields, WR Elijah Cooks, RB Tyrion Davis-Price, LB Dallas Gant, WR Danny Gray, DT Gabe Hall, DE K.J. Henry, LB Ochaun Mathis, TE Nick Muse, CB Parry Nickerson, CB Andre' Sam, OT Laekin Vakalahi and CB A.J. Woods signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, Feb. 14. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Dolphins | Three players off roster Fri Feb 14, 04:02 PM
Miami Dolphins TE Durham Smythe and CB Kendall Fuller were released Friday, Feb. 14. The team also officially announced the release of RB Raheem Mostert.
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Dolphins | Five Miami veterans could cap casualties Fri Feb 14, 01:23 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert ($2.9 million), TE Durham Smythe ($2.2 million), FB Alec Ingold ($1.7 million), LB Bradley Chubb ($19.6 million, post-June 1) and OT Terron Armstead ($15 million, post-June 1) are among the players the team may have to consider to clear space under the salary cap for 2025, according to DolphinsWire's Adam Stites.
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Bears | Gerald Everett's spot may be in question Thu Feb 13, 07:43 PM
Chicago Bears TE Gerald Everett could be a candidate to be released this offseason because the team would save $5.5 million if they let him go, in the opinion of BearsWire's Brendan Sugrue.
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Chiefs | Teammate expects Travis Kelce to play in 2025 Thu Feb 13, 04:28 PM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce said he will be taking some time to decide on his playing future, but DE Charles Omenihu said he believes that Kelce will play for the Chiefs in 2025.
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Saints | Taysom Hill on the way out? Thu Feb 13, 02:01 AM
New Orleans Saints TE Taysom Hill (knee) could be cut in the offseason, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
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Lions | Detroit could tender offers to three players Wed Feb 12, 07:31 PM
Detroit Lions restricted free-agent RB Craig Reynolds, TE Shane Zylstra and OG Kayode Awosika could receive first right of refusal tender offers this offseason, in the opinion of LionsWire's Jeff Risdon.
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Chiefs | Future contract for Anthony Firkser Wed Feb 12, 05:50 PM
Free-agent TE Anthony Firkser signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs Wednesday, Feb. 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Chiefs | Travis Kelce mulling future Wed Feb 12, 09:35 AM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce is mulling retirement. 'I'm gonna take some time to figure it out. And I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back that it's gonna be a wholehearted decision, and I'm fully here for them,' Kelce said. 'I think I can play, it's just whether or not I'm motivated or it's the best decision for me as a man, as a human, as a person to take on all that responsibility.'
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Chiefs | Kansas City inks 11 future contracts Wed Feb 12, 09:10 AM
Free-agent QB Chris Oladokun, WR Jason Brownlee, WR Justyn Ross, WR Tyquan Thornton, TE Baylor Cupp, OT Chukwuebuka Godrick, DT Siaki Ika, DT Fabien Lovett Sr., DB Deon Bush, DB Darius Rush, DB Eric Scott Jr. signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
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Packers | John FitzPatrick expected back Mon Feb 10, 05:44 PM
Green Bay Packers restricted free-agent TE John FitzPatrick is expected to return to the team next season, in the opinion of PackersWire's Zach Kruse.
Link to story Chiefs | Kansas City denied history Mon Feb 10, 12:39 AM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes completed 21 of his 32 passes for 257 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in a 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. He was also sacked six times and lost a fumble. RB Kareem Hunt and RB Isiah Pacheco combined for 16 rushing yards on six carries, and WR Xavier Worthy finished with eight receptions for 157 yards and two touchdowns. TE Travis Kelce had four receptions for 39 yards, and WR DeAndre Hopkins had two grabs for 18 yards and a score. LB Drue Tranquill had a game-high 11 tackles and a sack.
| Footballguys view: The Chiefs' quest for Super Bowl history never got off the ground. Philadelphia's swarming defense held Mahomes and the two-time defending champions to just 23 yards in the first half, and the Eagles led by 24 points at halftime before rolling on to the victory that kept the Chiefs from becoming the first team to win three straight Super Bowl titles and delivered the second in Eagles history. |
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Cardinals | Arizona wants to keep Trey McBride Sun Feb 9, 10:15 AM
The Arizona Cardinals are interested in signing TE Trey McBride to a contract extension this offseason, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
| Footballguys view: McBride has become the engine of the passing game and he has much better chemistry with Kyler Murray than 2024 #4 overall pick Marvin Harrison Jr. Extending key players before they get to free agency is almost usually the smart move in hindsight, so the Cardinals would be wise to be willing to give a little at the margin to save money on McBride's second contract long term by getting it done early. |
Chiefs | Travis Kelce considering retirement? Sat Feb 8, 07:24 PM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has not decided on his playing future at this point, and the result of Super Bowl LIX could play a factor in his decision, according to sources.
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NFL | Elijah Arroyo continues to impress Sat Feb 8, 01:19 PM
Miami (Fla.) TE Elijah Arroyo 'is solidifying himself as a high Day 2 pick' in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: Arroyo was impressive at the Senior Bowl earlier this year. He's a raw prospect, but coming out of Miami Arroyo has shown speed and playmaking ability. Like other Hurricanes tight ends before him (Jeremy Shockey, Jimmy Graham, David Njoku), Arroyo has the attention of the scouting community. |
Eagles | Philadelphia's injury report for Super Bowl LIX Fri Feb 7, 03:58 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Britain Covey (neck) practiced in full all week but has been ruled out for Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs. OL Nick Gates (groin) was limited in practice for a second straight day on Friday, Feb. 7, and is listed as questionable. DE Brandon Graham (elbow) and TE C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) practiced in full on Friday but are also listed as questionable. WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was limited in practice all week but no longer appears on the injury report. LB Zack Baun (groin), DT Jalen Carter (illness), OG Landon Dickerson (knee), RB Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee), TE Dallas Goedert (ankle) and C Cameron Jurgens (back) practiced in full on Friday and have also been removed from the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Graham was a hero in the Eagles last Super Bowl victory seven years ago against the Patriots, but it's not clear how big of a role he will be able to play on Sunday. Jalen Hurts knee injury from the divisional round will be a non-issue in the Super Bowl. |
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Eagles | Thursday practice report for Eagles Thu Feb 6, 06:06 PM
Philadelphia Eagles OG Nick Gates (groin), DE Brandon Graham (elbow) and WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) were limited during practice Thursday, Feb. 6. LB Zack Baun (groin), DT Jalen Carter (illness), WR Britain Covey (neck), OG Landon Dickerson (knee), RB Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee), TE Dallas Goedert (ankle), C Cameron Jurgens (back) and TE C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) fully participated in practice.
| Footballguys view: Smith's status is something to monitor on Friday. He's a speed receiver, one of the best in the league, so a hamstring injury can slow him down a bit. Let's see if he's limited again or a full participant in the final injury report before the Super Bowl. |
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Eagles | Wednesday practice report for Eagles Wed Feb 5, 06:10 PM
Philadelphia Eagles DT Jalen Carter (illness), RB Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee), DE Brandon Graham (elbow) and WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) were limited during practice Wednesday, Feb. 5. LB Zack Baun (groin), WR Britain Covey (neck), OG Landon Dickerson (knee), TE Dallas Goedert (ankle), C Cameron Jurgens (back) and TE C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) fully participated in practice.
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Chiefs | Travis Kelce thinks he has a lot left Tue Feb 4, 09:54 AM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce hinted that this may not be his last season Tuesday, Feb. 3. 'I've thought about it, but I still love what I do,' Kelce said. 'It's moments like these, weeks like these, the month that we just had in the playoffs that make me feel like I could play this game forever. I think I still got a lot of football left in me. I think this year has been one of the most special years of my life. I think it's gonna continue to make me want to do more in the football world. Where will I be in three years? Hopefully still playing football.'
| Footballguys view: Kelce put up 823 yards, his worst total since his one-game rookie season in 2013, and had just three touchdowns in 16 games this season. Still, Kelce finished the year as TE5 with 12.7 points per game. Given the dearth of reliable producers at the position, expect him to be redrafted as a lower-end TE1 in 2025, assuming he makes good on his word and returns. |
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Patriots | Giovanni Ricci signs future deal Mon Feb 3, 05:19 PM
Free-agent TE Giovanni Ricci signed a Reserve/Future contract with the New England Patriots Monday, Feb. 3. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Jaguars | Richard Angulo remaining in Jacksonville Sun Feb 2, 11:09 AM
The Jacksonville Jaguars have re-signed tight ends coach Richard Angulo to a new multi-year deal, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed. The Detroit Lions had expressed interest recently in hiring him.
| Footballguys view: Angulo was on the Ravens staff as tight ends coach before he joined Doug Pederson's staff in Jacksonville in 2022. New head coach Liam Coen hasn't hired an offensive coordinator yet, but Rams offensive assistant and passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase is the leading candidate for the Jaguars' offensive coordinator job. |
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Eagles | Philly makes change to practice squad Sat Feb 1, 04:48 PM
Free-agent TE Nick Muse was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad Saturday, Feb. 1. The team also released RB Lew Nichols III from their practice squad.
Link to story Eagles | Friday practice report for Eagles Fri Jan 31, 05:19 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 31, and is considered questionable for Super Bowl LIX. WR Britain Covey (neck) and DE Brandon Graham (elbow) were limited during practice and are considered questionable. TE C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) fully participated in practice but is considered questionable. RB Saquon Barkley (non-injury), LB Zack Baun (groin), WR A.J. Brown (non-injury), OG Landon Dickerson (knee), TE Dallas Goedert (ankle), C Cameron Jurgens (back), CB Eli Ricks (illness) and WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) did not practice but do not currently have game designations. LB Nolan Smith (illness) was limited during practice and does not have a designation. DT Moro Ojomo (shoulder) and OT Brett Toth (knee) fully participated in practice and do not have designations.
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NFL | Elijah Arroyo looks good at Senior Bowl Fri Jan 31, 11:19 AM
Miami (Fla.) TE Elijah Arroyo showed good route running and blocking skills during Senor Bowl practices this week and could be a possible option in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah.
| Footballguys view: The 2025 tight end class is strong, and Arroyo looks like one of the most athletic of the bunch. This won't be a great rookie draft for superflex leagues, but tight end premium league rookie picks should have added value because of players like Arroyo. |
Eagles | Thursday practice report for Eagles Thu Jan 30, 06:20 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (non-injury), WR A.J. Brown (non-injury), OG Landon Dickerson (knee), RB Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee), TE Dallas Goedert (ankle), C Cameron Jurgens (back), DT Moro Ojomo (shoulder), CB Eli Ricks (illness), WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and LB Nolan Smith (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 30. WR Britain Covey (neck) and DE Brandon Graham (elbow) were limited during practice. OT Brett Toth (knee) and TE C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) fully participated in practice.
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Eagles | Philadelphia makes practice squad moves Thu Jan 30, 11:59 AM
Free-agent RB Lew Nichols III (Eagles) signed with the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad, and TE Nick Muse was released from the practice squad, the team announced Thursday, Jan. 30.
Link to story Eagles | Eagles open practice window for 2 players Thu Jan 30, 11:57 AM
Philadelphia Eagles DE Brandon Graham (triceps) and TE C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) were designated to return to practice from the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Jan. 30.
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Bills | Zach Davidson receives future deal Wed Jan 29, 04:25 PM
Free-agent TE Zach Davidson signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Buffalo Bills Wednesday, Jan. 29. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Eagles | Philly's Wednesday practice report Wed Jan 29, 04:19 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (non-injury), WT A.J. Brown (non-injury), OG Landon Dickerson (knee), RB Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee), TE Dallas Goedert (ankle), C Cameron Jurgens (back), DT Moro Ojomo (shoulder), WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and OT Brett Toth (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 29. WR Britain Covey (neck) was limited during practice. The Eagles did not hold a practice Wednesday, so the practice report is an estimation.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles have a lot of time before they have to be ready to play the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, so this bye-week injury report isn't determinative. That said, Smith's injury bears watching. As Profootballtalk.com notes, Smith was not listed on Philadelphia's report last week. He was on the field for 83 percent of the Eagles' offensive snaps in the NFC Championship Game and caught all four targets for 45 yards. Gainwell, who has to work through the concussion protocol, also bears watching. Goedert, Dickerson, and Jurgens also bear watching. Running back Saquon Barkley and receiver A.J. Brown should be non-issues, but we'll follow up as needed. |
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Commanders | Washington inks nine to futures deals Wed Jan 29, 11:21 AM
Free-agent RB Kazmeir Allen, DT Viliami Fehoko Jr., OG Julian Good-Jones, QB Sam Hartman, TE Tyree Jackson, DE Andre Jones Jr., WR Chris Moore, S Ben Nikkel and TE Cole Turner signed Reserve/Futures contracts with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
| Footballguys view: We'll stubbornly monitor Jackson in crazy deep dynasty formats. The converted quarterback has made the transition to tight end, and that's something that Washington was able to do successfully years ago with Logan Thomas. We doubt Jackson works out like Thomas did (who was great when healthy), but it's worth keeping an eye on. |
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Falcons | Nikola Kalinic lands with Atlanta Tue Jan 28, 05:49 PM
Free-agent TE Nikola Kalinic (Rams) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
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Bengals | Erick All likely to miss entire 2025 season Tue Jan 28, 01:35 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Erick All (knee) is reportedly expected to be sidelined for the entire 2025 season due to the anterior cruciate ligament tear he suffered on Nov. 3.
| Footballguys view: According to The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr., All went through complications with his ACL tear recovery, pushing back his return timeline to 2026. Dehner noted another surgery is required. This could put an even greater emphasis on retaining Mike Gesicki in free agency after posting 65 catches for 665 yards last season. All notched 20 catches for 158 yards before getting hurt against Las Vegas. |
Bills | Dalton Kincaid played through torn PCL? Mon Jan 27, 01:57 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) played through a torn PCL, fellow TE Dawson Knox told reporters Monday, Jan. 27.
| Footballguys view: In addition to playing through the PCL injury, Knox said Kincaid aggravated the other knee. "It's insane what he's played through," Knox said of his teammate. Kincaid had two catches for 13 yards in Sunday's AFC championship game. The second-year tight end missed three games during the regular season with an injury to his left knee suffered in Week 10 against the Indianapolis Colts. Kincaid was full-go for the playoffs, though, and had four catches for 58 yards on five targets combined in the wild-card and divisional rounds. He had a postseason-high four targets against the Chiefs. It's safe to say Kincaid, who was TE5 in 2024 drafts, will be available later in drafts this year after finishing the season as TE26. |
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Chiefs | Kansas City advances to Super Bowl LIX Sun Jan 26, 10:00 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs topped the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game, advancing to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9. QB Patrick Mahomes completed 18-of-26 passes for 245 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions, while running 11 times for 43 yards and two scores and a lost fumble. RB Kareem Hunt had 17 carries for 64 yards and a touchdown, while RB Isiah Pacheco ran five times for 12 yards with two receptions for 12 yards. WR Xavier Worthy added six receptions for a game-high 85 yards and a touchdown, while rushing twice for 16 yards. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster was good for two receptions and 60 yards, while WR Marquise Brown had three snags for 35 yards on five targets. TE Travis Kelce was fairly quiet with just two catches and 19 yards on four targets, while WR DeAndre Hopkins had a single 11-yard grab on two targets. CB Chamarri Conner and LB Drue Tranquill each had nine total tackles.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com noted, Mahomes had one of his better games of the season. He mostly threw quick passes and was much sharper with them than in the Divisional Round victory over the Texans. The Bills were effective in eliminating Mahomes as a runner when the teams met in the regular season in Week 11, holding him without a carry. But Mahomes' running was a significant factor in this game. He not only scored twice but converted on a run on fourth down in the second quarter, which kept a drive alive for the Chiefs that turned into their second touchdown. Meanwhile, a week after his big divisional game against the Texans, Kelce was quiet. Fortunately, the wideouts showed p. Now the Chiefs will have two weeks to prepare to take on the Eagles and attempt to deliver a "Three-Peat" in New Orleans. |
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Bills | Buffalo comes up short in AFC title game Sun Jan 26, 09:55 PM
The Buffalo Bills suffered a 32-29 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. QB Josh Allen completed 22-of-34 passes for 237 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, while running 11 times for 39 yards. RB James Cook rushed 13 times for 85 yards and two scores, while absorbing all of his three targets for 49 yards. WR Mack Hollins led the way with three receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown, while WR Khalil Shakir was good for six receptions for 46 yards on seven targets. WR Amari Cooper resurfaced for four receptions for 33 yards, while TE Dalton Kincaid had two catches for 13 yards, and WR Curtis Samuel had a 4-yard touchdown on his only offensive touch. S Cole Bishop had game highs with 10 total stops and nine solo tackles, while LB Matt Milano had nine total stops, eight solo tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hit.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Alaina Getzenberg framed it, "A season of surpassed expectations and new heights ultimately had the same familiar ending as a sloppy first half set up a tight final two quarters, and it just wasn't quite enough." The mistake-riddled game continued into the final drive when the Bills offense had an opportunity to put together a game-winning drive. The Bills seemed unprepared for a blitz on fourth-and-5 with two minutes remaining in the game. Kincaid did not come down with a late heave thrown under duress by Allen. The Bills have now lost all four postseason meetings against the Mahomes-led Chiefs team since 2020 and have lost eight straight road playoff games. Allen-led Bills teams are 0-2 in the AFC Championship. Buffalo will now go into the offseason with new questions about what they need to do to get past Kansas City in the postseason. |
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Commanders | Washington comes up short in NFC title game Sun Jan 26, 06:34 PM
The Washington Commanders were eliminated by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 26. QB Jayden Daniels completed 29-of-48 passes for 255 yards, one touchdown and one interception while rushing six times for a team-high 48 yards with a score. RB Brian Robinson Jr. struggled with 11 runs for just 36 yards, while RB Austin Ekeler was bottled up for just 15 yards on eight carries, while contributing five receptions for 17 yards while losing a fumble. TE Zach Ertz posted game highs with 11 receptions, 104 yards and 16 targets, while WR Terry McLaurin had three grabs for 51 yard and a TD on seven targets. WR Dyami Brown posted three receptions for 42 yards on five targets with a fumble lost. WR Olamide Zaccheaus added four catches for 26 yards on five targets, while TE Ben Sinnott had a 23-yard catch on his only target, with WR Jamison Crowder adding a 4-yard catch on three targets. CB Jeremy Chinn and LB Bobby Wagner each totaled team bests with nine stops.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders offense fumbled the ball away or settled for field goals too many times to hang with the Eagles. Brown's fumble slows down the momentum he had built in the playoffs as he heads to free agency, while Ertz had a great game against the team he won a ring with in 2018. Washington exceeded any reasomable expectations this year and they will be the standard for stunning one-year turnarounds for the foreseeable future. |
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Eagles | Philadelphia wins in rout, advances to SBLIX Sun Jan 26, 06:29 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles pounded the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 26, advancing to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. QB Jalen Hurts completed 20-of-28 passes for 246 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions while rushing for three scores. RB Saquon Barkley ran 15 times for 118 yards and three scores, as well as a 4-yard catch on two targets, while RB Will Shipley added four runs for 77 yards and a TD. WR A.J. Brown led the way with 96 receiving yards and a score on six grabs and eight targets, while TE Dallas Goedert posted seven receptions for 85 yards on eight targets with two runs for 13 yards. WR DeVonta Smith chipped in with four grabs for 45 yards. LB Zack Baun led the way on defense with game highs of 12 total stops and eight solo tackles, with a fumble recovery and a tackle for loss.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders turnovers set up the Eagles with short fields all day and everything clicked for Philadelphia. The offense goes into the Super Bowl on a high note even though Jalen Hurts is nursing some sort of knee injury. Baun's performance on defense was key for a unit that lost his fellow starting linebacker Nakobe Dean to a knee injury in the wild card round. |
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