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Raiders owner Mark Davis has decisions to make on coach and general manager positions

With the Raiders’ season over, all eyes turn to owner Mark Davis and whether he will overhaul the franchise over the next several weeks or keep the key leadership pieces in place

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions may have to overcome losses of LaPorta and Raymond against Stafford-led Rams in playoffs

The Detroit Lions are holding out hope Pro Bowl tight end Sam LaPorta and standout return specialist Kalif Raymond will be healthy enough to face the Matthew Stafford-led Los Angel...

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saints coach Dennis Allen expects to be back, but says changes are coming

Saints coach Dennis Allen expects to keep his job after New Orleans improved by two victories, finished with a winning record and missed out on the playoffs by the narrowest of mar...

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defense's resurgence plays major role in getting Packers into postseason

Green Bay’s beleaguered defense stepped up just in the nick of time to help the Packers make a surprising push into the postseason

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings enter offseason as Kirk Cousins' potential return at QB weighs on other pressing needs

Kirk Cousins has indicated he'd like to be back with the Minnesota Vikings, and the team got a stark lesson about his value this season

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Irvin says lifting of 'Jimmy Johnson Curse' cancels out Cowboys-Lions 'bad karma'

Are the Cowboys' playoff hopes in danger from bad karma in their controversial win over the Lions? Michael Irvin doesn't think so — because...

JANUARY 9

Even under Sean Payton, the Denver Broncos were a drama-filled team that missed out on the playoffs

Sean Payton brought discipline to Denver, but the Broncos didn't end their losing ways under the fifth head coach since Gary Kubiak guided the franchise to its third Lombardi Troph...

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surprising Rams roll into playoffs with momentum from 7 wins in 8 games since their bye week

Not many teams are heading into the postseason playing better football than the Los Angeles Rams

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills show ability to overcome their flaws by rolling into playoff meeting against Steelers

The Buffalo Bills have proven many people wrong by showing an ability to overcome their injuries and deficiencies as they roll into the playoffs

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seahawks missing playoffs after 9-8 campaign is another sign they've become average

The Seattle Seahawks have become rooted in being average

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

If Mike Vrabel is not back, why it would be a major blow to Titans

As rumors swirl regarding Mike Vrabel's potential departure as Titans coach, here's why that would not be good for the franchise.

JANUARY 8

Bucs confident strong finish will carry over to wild-card round of the playoffs

Tampa Bay did more than win the NFC South and clinch a playoff berth in its regular-season finale

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gannon built Cardinals' toughness and culture in his first year. Now more talent is needed

The Arizona Cardinals just finished a 4-13 season, which is exactly the same record they had in 2022

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryans and Stroud lead remarkable turnaround to put Texans back in the playoffs

The Houston Texans are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2019 behind impressive first years by coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jaguars fire defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell, seven assistants after late-season collapse

Defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell and seven of his assistants ended up taking the fall for the biggest late-season collapse in Jacksonville Jaguars history

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Holding No. 3 draft pick, Patriots enter pivotal offseason as Bill Belichick's fate remains in limbo

Following a tumultuous season filled with unfulfilled expectations, Bill Belichick still wants to do his job for the New England Patriots

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns' improbable season continues in Houston with AFC wild-card round matchup

For the second time in three weeks, the Cleveland Browns are headed to Houston

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With top pick in the draft and big questions about franchise's future, Bears are on the clock

The Chicago Bears enter the offseason with the No. 1 pick in the draft for the second year in a row and huge questions about the future of the franchise

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor give Colts a view into a promising future

The Indianapolis Colts got a glimpse of their future with quarterback Anthony Richardson in 2023

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bengals get to brink of playoffs without Burrow but now face decisions on many free agents

Backup quarterback Jake Browning had some great moments, but the Cincinnati Bengals just weren't the same in 2023 without Joe Burrow

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS