Wild card kicks off competitive playoffs
The Bills and Cowboys ride strong Week 18 wins as 12 of 14 teams enter the NFL postseason with wild-card weekend starting Saturday. Texans host Browns while Chiefs welcome Dolphins. top seeds Ravens and 49ers enjoy byes.
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Elks bring in proven quarterback Bethel-Thompson
Edmonton signs veteran quarterback Bethel-Thompson for one year to lead the Eskimos to a Grey Cup title. He comes from the USFL and has two Grey Cup rings with Toronto, while Tre Ford and Taylor Cornelius compete for the Elks’ starting role as coach Chris Jones aims to restore playoff success.
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Belichick signals flexible role for Patriots future
Patriots coach Bill Belichick, after a 4-13 season, suggests he could cede personnel duties if owner Robert Kraft opts to keep him beyond 2024. He remains under contract and plans to discuss his status in upcoming internal meetings with Kraft and Jonathan Kraft amid coaching rumors across the league. The team sits near the AFC bottom, eyeing a top draft pick and a potential quarterback replacement for Mac Jones.
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Falcons fire coach Arthur Smith after 7-10 season
Falcons announce the midnight firing of Arthur Smith following a 48-17 loss at New Orleans and six straight seasons without a winning record. Players reacted with mixed emotion as Smith addressed the team in a final meeting at Flowery Branch.
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Jaguars reflect on collapsed season after late fade
Jacksonville finished 9-8 and lost five of its last six games in a collapse that sparked discussion of staff changes. Doug Pederson defended his crew while acknowledging the need to learn, prune the roster, and maximize opportunities next season. Trevor Lawrence led a high turnover total with 21 this year.
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