Patriots’ Kayshon Boutte confident about preparing for Texans: ‘They’re not too complicated on defense’
To Boutte’s point, Houston doesn’t disguise things or run a lot of overly complex blitzes compared to most other teams. The Texans are stacked with playmakers at multiple levels, allowing…
Texans vs. Patriots: Three storylines to know before Sunday’s divisional round game
By the end of September, the Patriots were treading water with a 2-2 record. The Texans were downright 0-3 and lost their first three games of the season. Since then,…
Niners QB Brock Purdy: ‘You have to earn every yard’ against Seahawks defense
Saturday will be Purdy’s fifth game against a Macdonald-led defense — the first coming on Christmas Eve 2023, when Purdy threw four interceptions in a 33-19 loss to Baltimore. Since…
Bears’ Dennis Allen: Will ‘take a unique effort’ to slow Rams WRs Puka Nacua, Davante Adams
Nacua is the key to the LA offense, leading the NFL with 129 catches in 2025 and finishing second in the league with 1,715 yards. The powerful free thrower’s ability…
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh looking for ‘fresh start’ on offense after long stint as OC
There were excuses on the table for the lack of success under Roman, especially an offensive line that lost both Pro Bowl offensive tackles, going through 29 starting combinations, and…
Bills vs. Broncos: Three storylines you need to know ahead of Saturday’s League Cup clash
The divisional round begins with a sparkling matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos, the AFC’s No. 6 and No. 1, respectively. The 14-win season has moved Denver…
49ers vs. Seahawks: Three storylines to know ahead of Saturday’s game
2) The pass rush should tip the scales The Seahawks have one of the best organic passing attacks in the NFL, with five players with 40-plus pressures (most in the…
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) added to injury report, questionable to play Saturday against 49ers
Quarterback Drew Lock got some first-team snaps Thursday in Darnold’s absence. The 28-year-old Darnold has not missed a game since the 2023 season and started all 17 regular-season games for…
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes rehab ‘doing great’: Goal still to return ‘Week 1 and have no limitations’
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says rehab from his injured knee is going well and the goal remains the same: to return before Week 1 of the 2026 season. “It’s been…
Eagles HC Nick Sirianni wants to continue ‘developing as offense’
The future of wide receiver AJ Brown is also uncertain. The talented but star-crossed wide receiver has had a rough time in Philadelphia, including his relationship with quarterback Jalen Hurts.…