John Harbaugh is officially head coach of the New York Giants. Finally. More than 48 hours after news broke that the Giants and the former Baltimore Ravens coach were finalizing a deal to bring him to New Jersey, that deal is finally done. Harbaugh “accepted the job” on Thursday morning, with final details of a five-year contract still needing to be worked out. Once the deal was complete, Harbaugh told ESPN: ”This is the New York Giants. I’m proud and honored to the head coach of this historic franchise, and especially excited to work with the Mara and Tisch families. But most of all, I can’t wait to get started with the great players on this football team to see what we can accomplish together.” Harbaugh, 180-113 (.614 winning percentage) with a Super Bowl title and 12 playoff appearances in 18 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, was fired at the end of the season after Baltimore went 8-9 and missed the playoffs. Join the conversation! Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts New, improved notifications system! The Giants are hoping Harbaugh, who had just three losing seasons with the Ravens, can finally turn around a franchise that has been floundering since letting two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Tom Coughlin go after the 2015 season. In reality, struggling since winning the 2011 Super Bowl, the last great accomplishment with Coughlin as head coach and Eli Manning as quarterback. The Giants are 13-38 (.255 winning percentage) the past three seasons, second-worst record in the NFL behind the Tennessee Titans (12-39 (.235) during that stretch. Since they won the 2011 Super Bowl, the Giants have the fourth-worst record in the NFL (83-145-1, .369). Since 2017, the Giants’ 44-104-1 (.299) are a half-game behind the New York Jets (44-105, .295) for the worst record in the league. During the last two seasons, the Giants are a combined 7-27. New York fired Brian Daboll midseason when the team was 2-8. The Giants went 2-5 with Mike Kafka as interim head coach. The Giants’ ultra-aggressive chase of Harbaugh included a barrage of phone calls from GM Joe Schoen, as well as contact between Harbaugh and co-owner John Mara, Eli Manning, Tom Coughlin and even Daboll. Chris Mara also traveled to Harbaugh’s Baltimore home for lunch and a meeting. In a poll asking Big Blue View readers their opinion of the hiring, 95.2% said it was a good one. See More:
NY Giants news: John Harbaugh hiring as head coach finally made official
NFL Divisional Round Playoffs: Same-game parlays to target
One long-shot angle worth targeting pairs Drake Maye’s downfield efficiency with Demario Douglas’ separation and explosive profile, making a bet like Maye over his passing yards alongside Douglas clearing a modest yardage threshold an intriguing upside play. On the other side, if New England’s pass game forces Houston into a negative script, Xavier Hutchinson’s expanded role without Nico Collins sets him up as the most likely Texans receiver to benefit from increased volume. NFL Divisional Round Playoffs: Same-game parlays to target Same-game parlays (SGPs) let you combine multiple bets from a single game into one ticket, increasing the potential payout if your game script hits. Our SGP picks are built around data-driven narratives — how a matchup is likely to unfold, which players are best positioned to benefit and where the edges lie. This week, we’re also leaning on the new PFF Player Prop Tool, available exclusively for PFF+ members. It highlights the props with the highest probability of success, surfaces matchup insights that NFL teams themselves track and syncs with sportsbooks in real time, so you always know where the best number is. Here are our top SGP picks for the divisional round, each tied to a clear story the data suggests could play out. Part of the reason the Houston Texans have allowed the sixth-most deep passes in the NFL is their heavy reliance on single-high coverages, as they rank fourth in single-high usage over the past few months. Demario Douglas has been especially dangerous against single-high coverage, pairing one of the best separation rates in the NFL with an elite mark in yards per route run. With Mack Hollins sidelined, Douglas operated firmly as New England’s WR3, logging 21 receiving snaps compared to nine for Kyle Williams and just four for EftonChism III. That opens the door to a correlated long-shot angle built around Drake Maye connecting on deep shots. SGP Build QB Drake Maye, New England Patriots: 280+ passing yards & under 29.5 attempts WR Demario Douglas, New England Patriots: 60+ receiving yards And, as discussed in our data-driven bets article, this Patriots defense profiles as a pass funnel. If New England is efficient through the air, there’s a clear path to increased volume for Houston in a trailing script. With Nico Collins out, Xavier Hutchinson has been the primary beneficiary, stepping into a full-time role and leading the Texans in both target rate (23%) and yards per route run (2.35) in games without Collins. If Houston does find success against man coverage and a receiver emerges, Hutchinson’s efficiency and expanded role make him the most likely candidate. SGP Build QB CJ Stroud, Houston Texans: 300+ passing yards WR Xavier Hutchinson, Houston Texans: 70 + receiving yards New England Patriots: -3
L.A. Rams News: Curious, you rooting for the 49ers or Seattle?
I will be rooting for the Rams Sunday night, but I don’t know who I am rooting for on Saturday night when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks. It’s a big time NFC West matchup with the teams splitting their regular season series 1-1, and Saturday’s game will determine whose season will […] I will be rooting for the Rams Sunday night, but I don’t know who I am rooting for on Saturday night when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks. It’s a big time NFC West matchup with the teams splitting their regular season series 1-1, and Saturday’s game will determine whose season will come to its end. There’s plenty on the line for all the remaining teams. I suppose once I start watching Saturday’s game perhaps, I’ll root for one team over the other, but I don’t know, I am more worried about the Rams winning on Sunday than I am concerned about which teams win on Saturday. If the 49ers did manage to beat Seattle, and if the Rams win over the Chicago Bears, then they would host SF in the NFC Championship, but those are a couple of BIG ifs. So, we’ll see. If you can, enjoy today’s games and get ready for what should be a wild Sunday night one way or the other. Please comment on whatever you want and thank you for checking out Turf Show Times! 49ers vs. Seahawks: Three must-know storylines for Saturday’s Divisional Round game (nfl.com) “They met at the start and end of the 2025 regular season. As division rivals with a memorable postseason history, they know each other well. Only one can advance to the doorstep of Super Bowl LX, though, and the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers will take the field on Saturday with the same goal in mind: survive and advance. Way back in Week 1, San Francisco needed heroics from Brock Purdy and then-unknown tight end Jake Tonges to take down the Seahawks in Seattle, setting the stage for a season-long standings battle in the NFC West that concluded with a thud — a punchless showing in a 13-3 loss to Seattle in Week 18 — for the 49ers. Seattle rebounded from the kickoff weekend heartbreak and embarked on a 17-week journey that saw the Seahawks lose just twice more, win the NFC West and secure the conference’s top seed and first-round bye.“ Rams vs. Bears: Three must-know storylines for Sunday’s Divisional Round game (nfl.com) “The Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams will meet in the postseason on Sunday for the first time since the 1985 NFC Championship in which Mike Ditka’s team rolled, 24-0, en route to their Super Bowl XX victory. Fun fact: Neither Sean McVay nor Ben Johnson was alive to see that playoff romp. It’s an entirely different NFL this time around, with McVay and Johnson epitomizing the offensive evolution. McVay and Johnson are two of three head coaches all-time to take over a team ranked last in total offense and lead them to the playoffs in their first season as head coach (Giants’ Jim Fassel in 1997). The 2025 Bears and Rams are led by offenses that can get hot in a hiccup. Each club ranked inside the top 10 in scoring and total offense during the regular season.“ Bears-Rams: Keys to a Chicago victory (windycitygridiron) “The matchups get increasingly harder each round. The Rams are a dangerous team, with a veteran quarterback in the MVP conversation. He has plenty of offensive weapons at his disposal and their defense is stout, too. It’s going to be a heck of a game. Sam: The Bears have to establish the run early here and get off to a fast start. The Rams are too talented to let get a big lead. Chicago needs to pressure Matt Stafford, but that’s easier said than done when they can only rush four. The secondary will have its hands full with Puka Nakua and Davante Adams. Offense, score early and often and keep the pressure on Los Angeles.“ See More: Los Angeles Rams News
Who is the favorite to be the next Dolphins coach – The Splash Zone 1/17/26
The Miami Dolphins are going through rebuild at the top of their organizational chart. Last week, they hired Jon-Eric Sullivan to be their new general manager and fired Mike McDaniel. For the past week, names have been dropped on who the Dolphins are requesting interviews with. The betting favorite for the next Dolphins head coach […] The Miami Dolphins are going through rebuild at the top of their organizational chart. Last week, they hired Jon-Eric Sullivan to be their new general manager and fired Mike McDaniel. For the past week, names have been dropped on who the Dolphins are requesting interviews with. The betting favorite for the next Dolphins head coach is Jeff Hafley, the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator. It’s easy to make a connection since Sullivan and he overlapped in Green Bay for two years. You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below. Jeff Hafley is the betting favorite to be the Dolphins’ next head coachPackers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley completed an interview with the Dolphins for their head coaching vacancy yesterday, and today he’s the betting favorite to land the job. Dolphins Head Coach Search Dolphins 2026 Head Coach Search Tracker: The Harbaugh FalloutThe Miami Dolphins are looking for the 12th full-time head coach in Dolphins history The Dolphins are formally checking the box with two heavy-hitting candidates on the head coaching market on ThursdayTwo heavy hitters on defense are interviewing today. What Makes Jeff Hafley Such a Popular Coaching Candidate for DolphinsThe Packers defensive coordinator has qualfications that go past his history with Jon-Eric Sullivan. Rams DC Chris Shula to interview with Steelers, Ravens, Dolphins on FridayRams defensive coordinator Chris Shula will take a break from preparing for the Bears to interview for head coaching jobs on Friday. Dolphins Quarterbacks Examining Tua Teammate’s Theory About What Went Wrong (And Can It Be Fixed?)Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa had a difficult 2025 season that ended with him being benched Dolphins Offseason Chris Perkins: Dolphins have fresh start, but clock still tickingWhat’s your number? Two? Three? Four? How Did the Dolphins’ Past Stars Perform with their New Teams in 2025?The Miami Dolphins lost a lot of big-name players last year, but did they really miss them? Phinsider News You May Have Missed Dolphins request interview with Anthony Campanile – The Splash Zone 1/16/26Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours. Giants land Harbaugh; Dolphins miss out on top coaching candidateDolphins will turn their attention to other coaching candidates after John Harbaugh agrees to join New York Giants. Dolphins conducting two virtual interviews on ThursdayThe Miami Dolphins continue their work to finding their next head coach with two virtual interviews on Thursday. Harbaugh targeting Anthony Weaver as defensive coordinator for GiantsAfter spurning the Dolphins, John Harbaugh may now steal the team’s defensive coordinator. Miami Dolphins set to interview Chris ShulaThe Dolphins will interview Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula on Friday. Darren Waller talks being last to see Mike McDaniel before firing, Tua Tagovailoa strugglesDolphins tight end Darren Waller on being the last to see Mike McDaniel before he was fired and on Tua Tagovailoa’s regression. Ted Ginn’s Aviators select former Miami Dolphins second-round pick in UFL DraftThe Columbus Aviators selected former Miami Dolphins cornerback Cam Smith in the 5th-round of the UFL Draft. Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread & Discussion Vol. 661Join us on Friday evening’s to share your victory of the week and to discuss your Miami Dolphins.
NFL Divisional Round Game Picks
Our Divisional Round picks for the 2026 NFL playoffs are in! Bleeding Green Nation staff members are here to predict the winners of every game on the schedule. We’ll tally the results along the way and see who comes out on top at the end of the season. Feel free to post your own predictions […] Our Divisional Round picks for the 2026 NFL playoffs are in! Bleeding Green Nation staff members are here to predict the winners of every game on the schedule. We’ll tally the results along the way and see who comes out on top at the end of the season. Feel free to post your own predictions or discuss the writer predictions in the comments. You, the reader, can also join in on the fun by voting for who you think will win the games (scroll down for polls). I’ll tally those results in a “BGN Community” section under our picks table generated by Tallysight. After the Wild Card round, the collective BGN Community is still in first place with Jonny Page trailing behind. We’ll also have a playoff standings section after this weekend’s games. Are Philadelphia Eagles fans still feeling invested in the playoffs at all after last week’s elimination? I don’t want the San Francisco 49ers to win because they don’t deserve happiness (and shame on the Eagles for giving them some last weekend). What about you? NFL DIVISIONAL ROUND PICKS WILD CARD RESULTS Stolnis: 5-1 BLG: 4-2 Jonny: 4-2 Community: 4-2 Dave: 4-2 Natan: 3-3 Drew: 3-3 OVERALL STANDINGS Community: 187-90-1 Jonny: 184-93-1 Stolnis: 181-96-1 Natan: 180-97-1 Dave: 178-99-1 BLG: 176-101-1 Drew: 173–104-1 MAKE YOUR PICKS Vote for your picks below. See More: Philadelphia Eagles odds
NFL Playoffs: Game times, TV channels, streaming, odds for Saturday’s games
The NFL playoffs continue this weekend with Divisional Round action. Saturday’s two games see the Buffalo Bills visiting the Denver Broncos in the AFC and the San Francisco 49ers visiting the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC. Use this thread to discuss all of the action. No. 6 Buffalo Bills (13-5) at No. 1 Denver Broncos (14-3) The Broncos – the No. 1 seed for the first time since 2015 – are set to host their first playoff game since the 2015 AFC Championship Game (Jan. 24, 2016, against New England) prior to winning Super Bowl 50. During the regular season, the Broncos defense led the NFL in sacks (68), ranked second in total defense (278.2 yards per game allowed) and rushing defense (91.1 yards per game allowed) and ranked third in scoring defense (18.3 points per game against) and passes defensed (94). Bills quarterback Josh Allen has the most rushing yards (701) and second-most rushing touchdowns (nine) by a quarterback in NFL postseason history and his 309.5 combined passing and rushing yards per playoff game is the highest in NFL history, among quarterbacks with at least 10 playoff starts. What: AFC Divisional playoffsWhen: Saturday, Jan. 17Where: Empower Field at Mile HighTime: 4:30 p.m.TV: CBSAnnouncers: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson (field reporter)Streaming: Paramount+Radio: Sirius XM — National: Channel 88 | Bills: Channel 803 | Broncos: Channel 809 | Spanish Radio: Channel 832 ; Westwood One — Ryan Radtke, Mike GolicReferee: Carl CheffersFanDuel Odds: Broncos -1.5Weather: 34 degrees, clear skies No. 6 San Francisco 49ers (13-5) at No. 1 Seattle Seahawks (14-3) The Seahawks, the No. 1 seed for the first time since 2014 and looking for their first playoff win since the 2019 Wild Card (Jan. 5, 2020, at Philadelphia) round, will host their first postseason game since the 2020 Wild Card (Jan. 9, 2021, against the Los Angeles Rams). Prior to that game, Seattle had won 10 consecutive home playoff games from Jan. 14, 2006, to Jan. 7, 2017. Last week, San Francisco defeated Philadelphia, 23-19, to earn its first road playoff win since the 2021 Divisional playoffs (Jan. 22, 2022, at Green Bay). What: NFC Divisional playoffsWhen: Saturday, Jan. 17Where: Lumen FieldTime: 8 p.m.TV: FOXAnnouncers: Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews / Tom Rinaldi (field reporter)Streaming: FOX OneRadio: Sirius XM — National: Channel 88 | 49ers: Channel 827 | Seahawks: Channel 828 | Spanish Radio: Channel 832; Westwood One — Kevin Kugler, Derek RackleyReferee: John HusseyFanDuel Odds: Seahawks -7Weather: 45 degrees, clear skies See More: General
Eagles News: Nick Sirianni is “technically” leading the offensive coordinator search
Eagles Question of the Day: Who do you want the Eagles to hire for their offensive coordinator position? Stand on the table for your candidate. Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation! Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … What does Nick Sirianni do? A lot, […] Eagles Question of the Day: Who do you want the Eagles to hire for their offensive coordinator position? Stand on the table for your candidate. Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation! Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … What does Nick Sirianni do? A lot, says Howie Roseman, despite Eagles’ frequent offensive resets – Inquirer Two years ago, when Sirianni sat in the same chair and was asked about the next coordinator and his involvement, he said there would be a “meshing” of systems. The Eagles hadn’t yet announced Moore’s hiring, but they had zeroed in on him. This year, they aren’t as far along because the news conference came earlier than two years ago. They have also cast a wider net. Roseman will lead the search. Owner Jeffey Lurie and his son Julian, recently appointed to a formal role within the organization, will also be in the interviews, per a team source. Sirianni will be in the meetings too, but it is apparent the senior members of the front office will be making the final call. There don’t appear to be any restrictions, but the Eagles will likely lean toward proven commodities. It has been suggested that they hire an offensive Fangio who no longer has head coaching aspirations because they previously lost Steichen and Moore to promotions. Howie Roseman defends Nick Sirianni’s role amid another OC search – NBCSP This didn’t seem like an off-the-cuff soliloquy from Roseman. It really seemed like he entered Thursday’s press conference with Sirianni’s role and strengths on his mind amid plenty of questions about the Eagles’ sometimes-embattled head coach. He wanted to tell the room and the world that the organization thinks Sirianni is “elite at being a head coach.” NFL teams can become a little rabbit-eared. And as the Eagles search for their fifth offensive coordinator in six years under Sirianni, the Eagles know what people have been saying about their head coach and this current coaching setup. From Eagles’ OC search to A.J. Brown’s future, 5 takeaways from Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni’s year-end news conference – PHLY There are at least a few different reads for Roseman’s defense of Sirianni. The coach took plenty of criticism in the latter part of the season. It’s fair to question just how sound Sirianni’s game management and team togetherness was this year, though. It’s also noteworthy that Roseman sold Sirianni’s willingness to allow coordinators who “we bring in” to have “flexibility to put their own spin on things.” That’s the type of sales pitch that should appeal to prospective offensive coordinator candidates. Sources: A.J. Brown asked for a trade numerous times this past Eagles season – BGN A.J. Brown asked for a trade numerous times this past season (as early as after the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3), multiple sources confirmed to Bleeding Green Nation. Brown is coming off his worst season as a pro since 2021, when he caught a career-lows with 63 passes for 869 yards and five touchdowns. This season, he caught 78 passes for 1,003 yards, his lowest output since 2021. When asked about the possibility of trading Brown this offseason on Thursday at the Eagles’ year-end press conference, Eagles’ general manager Howie Roseman said, “It is hard to find great players in the NFL, and A.J. is a great player. I think from my perspective, that’s what we’re going out and looking for when we go out here in free agency, in the draft, just trying to find great players who love football, and he’s that guy.” Albert Breer’s NFL Mailbag: Exploring Matt LaFleur’s Trade Value – SIFrom Ryan Fendt (@FendtRyan): Assuming (Kevin) Patullo is out as the Eagles’ OC, who do you think will be their new OC and do you think they are going to hire someone that can/will not get poached the next year so (Jalen) Hurts can finally have some continuity? OC continuity with QBs seems hard to come by these days. […] Ryan, McDaniel, Scheelhaase, Daboll, Zac Robinson and Mike Kafka make sense. I’ve also heard a college name or two that would show Philly’s thinking outside the box on this one, too, and that doesn’t mean they’ll hire someone out of left field, but they’re at least looking there. 2026 NFL Draft: Team needs for all 32 NFL teams – PFF Philadelphia Eagles — Positions of need: TE, G, ED, CB. While Quinyon Mitchell (76.9 PFF grade) and Cooper DeJean (77.5) emerged as cornerstone pieces in the secondary, the Eagles’ coverage unit proved vulnerable elsewhere. Adoree’ Jackson struggled, earning a 541 PFF coverage grade while being targeted on 18% of his coverage snaps, the highest rate among Eagles cornerbacks. With Jackson set to hit free agency, upgrading the position will be a priority to solidify the secondary. Eagles unsung hero prepared to leave via free agency: ‘I’m a starter’ – NJ.com But after unexpectedly starting in almost half of the Eagles’ games in 2025, Johnson’s belief in himself is signaling that his time in Philadelphia has, in all likelihood, come to an end. “I feel like I proved this year that I’m a starter in this league,” Johnson told PennLive. “I don’t think there’s any going back now. There’s no going back to the swing tackle role, the guy who fills in. I think I’ve shown that I’m a starter, and I’m here to get what I deserve.” Johnson, the 28-year-old pending free agent, didn’t rule out staying in Philadelphia if it means he’ll have a legitimate chance at a starting job. Dak Prescott is the only NFC East
PFF Grades and Data: Key insights for Bills-Broncos, 49ers-Seahawks
PFF’s media research team has been hard at work this week, preparing for kickoff by pulling data-driven insights and talking points for our broadcast partners around the league. Now, we’re sharing those same nuggets with you. So, whether you’re looking to hit on your bets or just get smarter about the game, these are the key storylines to know for every divisional round contest. PFF Grades and Data: Key insights for Bills-Broncos, 49ers-Seahawks The NFL postseason is here, and with it comes a fresh wave of advanced data and analysis. PFF’s media research team has been hard at work this week, preparing for kickoff by pulling data-driven insights and talking points for our broadcast partners around the league. Now, we’re sharing those same nuggets with you. So, whether you’re looking to hit on your bets or just get smarter about the game, these are the key storylines to know for every divisional round contest. Want the same insights trusted by all 32 NFL teams and our broadcast partners? Subscribe to PFF+ and get everything you need to win your fantasy season and gain an edge at the sportsbook. Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos The divisional round will open with a familiar matchup, as Buffalo travels to Denver for a rematch of last season’s playoff meeting. In that wild-card game, the Broncos raced out to an early lead before the Bills seized control, fueled by dominant performances from Josh Allen and James Cook. Buffalo ultimately pulled away, setting the tone for how dangerous their offense can be once it finds rhythm. Cook was a central figure in that contest, rushing for 120 yards at 5.2 yards per carry while producing three explosive runs of 10 or more yards. That performance came against a Broncos run defense that was among the league’s best in 2024 and allowed just 3.5 yards per carry on designed runs — the second-lowest mark in the NFL. Denver has again been strong against the run this season, surrendering only 3.6 yards per carry on designed rushes, the league’s fourth-lowest mark, while limiting explosive runs to a third-best rate of 6.1%. Despite Denver’s consistency up front, James Cook will once again be a focal point for Buffalo. Including postseason play, his 40 explosive runs are tied for the most among all running backs. Slowing Cook is a necessary step for Denver, but it is far from the only challenge the Broncos must solve. Josh Allen’s presence adds an even more complex problem. Allen’s dual-threat ability stresses defenses on every snap, both as a runner and passer. A major question in this rematch will be how aggressive Vance Joseph chooses to be with pressure. Last postseason, Allen was blitzed on 12 dropbacks (41% of his total dropbacks), and he responded decisively by completing 10 of 12 passes for a touchdown, 141 yards and a 143.4 passer rating. That decision carries weight again this season. Denver has blitzed on 39% of opponent dropbacks in 2025, the sixth-highest rate in the league, and has largely been rewarded because they have held opposing quarterbacks to an 83.0 passer rating — the seventh-lowest allowed. Whether that approach remains effective against Allen, who has consistently punished pressure, may ultimately determine whether this rematch follows a similar script or takes a different turn. When Denver has the ball, Buffalo’s defense will need to be especially mindful of Bo Nix’s movement within the pocket. Nix has been one of the most mobile quarterbacks by design this season, leading all passers in designed rollouts (97) and ranking fourth in dropbacks that moved him around and outside the pocket (158). Much of Denver’s passing structure is built around changing launch points and stressing defenses horizontally. Buffalo, however, has been well-equipped to handle quarterbacks on the move. The Bills have allowed a 59.0 passer rating on throws outside the pocket, the ninth-lowest in the league, while also limiting those attempts to just 4.5 yards per throw, the sixth-best mark during the regular season. That discipline and ability to close throwing windows on the move could force Denver to win more consistently from the pocket. San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks Seattle’s defense has become one of the league’s best at disguising coverages, rotating safeties on 39% of snaps — the fourth-highest rate in the NFL. That deception has translated into elite results: the Seahawks have allowed just 4.5 yards per play (second-lowest) and a 29% successful play rate, ranking third-best among all defenses. Quarterbacks have struggled to consistently solve the post-snap picture, producing a 71.7 passer rating against Seattle, the sixth-lowest mark in the league, while the Seahawks’ eight interceptions against disguised looks were tied for the most during the regular season. For Brock Purdy, facing disguise has been a boom-or-bust proposition. Across the regular season and postseason, Purdy owns a strong 72% completion rate against rotating coverages, fifth-highest among quarterbacks, but the efficiency has not followed. He has thrown just one touchdown against four interceptions in those situations. On the ground, San Francisco’s defensive tendencies could open opportunities for Seattle’s run game. The 49ers deploy light boxes — six or fewer defenders — on 53% of their snaps, inviting offenses to run. Seattle’s backfield duo of Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet has capitalized on those looks all season, particularly Charbonnet, whose 91.5 run grade against light boxes leads all running backs and is paired with a robust 6.5 yards per carry. Walker has also been effective, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt while forcing 11 missed tackles, tied for 11th-most among running backs. Overall, Seattle generates explosive runs on 15% of attempts against light boxes, the ninth-best rate in the league. That strength will be tested, however, by a disciplined 49ers defense that has allowed explosive runs on just 12% of attempts, the fourth-lowest rate among all defenses.
Rams vs Bears: How to watch on TV, stream or listen on radio
With a berth in the NFC Championship Game as the prize, the Los Angeles Rams head east to the City of Big Shoulders, Chicago, Illinois, for a January 18 contest with the Chicago Bears. The Soldier Field kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. PST. Weather is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a chance of […] With a berth in the NFC Championship Game as the prize, the Los Angeles Rams head east to the City of Big Shoulders, Chicago, Illinois, for a January 18 contest with the Chicago Bears. The Soldier Field kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. PST. Weather is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a chance of snow flurries. Highs in the low 20’s down to single digits, with winds around 15 mph. The two teams have a long history dating back to 1937, with Chicago leading the all-time series 55-39-3. While the Bears took the last matchup, 24-18 in September 2024, the Rams show a narrow 3-2 advantage since Sean McVay took over the Rams reins in 2017. Both of those losses have come at Soldier Field. In spite of the weather, this game has all the makings of a shootout. Over their last three games, the L.A. offense has averaged 32 points and 390 yards per game, while Chicago has been at a 28 point and 385 yard clip. On the defensive side, the Rams have been allowing 21 points and 333 yards per game, the Bears have been touched up for 29 points and 450 yards per outing. The injury lists appear in good shape for both teams, only two cornerbacks are not practicing, the Rams Darious Williams is out due to personal problems and the Bears Nick McCloud has a groin issue. Here’s how to follow the game! WATCH ON TV LIVE TV Coverage: Nationally on NBC Play-By-Play: Mike Tirico Color Analyst: Cris Collinsworth Sideline Reporter: Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung STREAMING A live stream will be available on the following platforms if the game is available on TV in the local market: Also, but not limited to: NFL+, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, Peacock, Paramount+, and many others. LISTEN ON RADIO Local Radio coverage: ESPN LA 710 AM and 93.1 Jack FM (simulcast) Play-by-Play: JB Long Color Analyst: Maurice Jones-Drew Sideline reporter: D’Marco Farr ESPNLA’s affiliate radio stations Domestic Markets: KMET/1490 AM & 98.1 FM – Banning, CA KFIG/790 AM – Fresno, CA KAVL/610 AM & 106.7 FM – Lancaster, CA KRHQ/102.3 FM – Palm Springs, CA KTIE/590 AM – Riverside, CA KGB/760 AM – San Diego, CA KXTK/1280 AM & 101.7 FM – San Luis Obispo, CA KSMA/1240 AM & 99.5 FM – Santa Maria, CA KSHP/1400 AM & 107.1 – Las Vegas, NV KVLI/1140 AM & 103.7 FM – Bakersfield, CAKVTA/1590 AM – Oxnard/Ventura, CAKTMS/990 AM – Santa Barbara, CA KIXW/960 AM – Victorville CAKXO/107.5 FM – El Centro, CA KOVO/960 AM – Provo, UT KIKI/990 AM – Honolulu, Hi International Markets: LiSTNR App – Australia W Radio – Mexico Spanish Radio coverage: Tu Liga Radio 1330 AM Play-by-Play: Troy Santiago Color Analyst: Ricardo Lopez Tu Liga Radio’s affiliate radio stations: KTMZ/1220 AM – Pomona, CA KCAL/1410 AM – San Bernardino and Riverside, CA KOXR 910 AM – Oxnard and Ventura, CA National Radio coverage: Westwood One Play-by-play: Kevin Harlan Color analyst: Ross Tucker Sideline reporter: Laura Okmin Instagram: @rams Facebook: /rams X (formerly known as Twitter): @RamsNFL TikTok: @rams See More: Los Angeles Rams Game Information
Bengals News (1/16): Saturday NFL Playoffs news and discussion
Bengals News Bengals 2026 Mock Draft Roundup 1.0 The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in April, and the Bengals will have the 10th pick in the first round. Ki-Jana Carter, Peter Warrick members of new College Football Hall of Fame class The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame announced the 2026 College Football Hall of […] Bengals News Bengals 2026 Mock Draft Roundup 1.0 The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in April, and the Bengals will have the 10th pick in the first round. Ki-Jana Carter, Peter Warrick members of new College Football Hall of Fame class The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame announced the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Class on Wednesday, Jan. 14 and four former Cincinnati Bengals are among the inductees. Dante Moore’s decision may cost the Bengals one of their top NFL Draft targets Its giving flashbacks to Billy Price and Frank Ragnow Possible Bengals Replacement for Dan Pitcher Receiving Interest From Multiple Teams Brian Callahan could be an offensive coordinator in the near future. Will it be in Cincinnati? Bengals’ top free agent they can’t afford to lose isn’t a shocker All signs, including recent reporting, hint at a final goodbye between the Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson this offseason. NFL News NFL Divisional Round bold predictions: Rams and Bears produce highest-scoring playoff game ever NFL.com analysts provide one bold prediction for the Divisional Round. Biggest question for every team left in the NFL playoffs: Can the Broncos overcome Bo Nix’s inconsistency? The biggest weakness each of the league’s final eight clubs must overcome Big Picture: Houston Native Rod Wright Sparks Dominant Texans Defensive Front The Houston Texans have arguably the best defense in the NFL, and the man in charge of their defensive front knows well the talent he gets to work with every day. NFL playoffs: Upset keys, X factors in divisional round games The divisional round of the NFL playoffs is here, and we have four great matchups. Report: Giants, John Harbaugh are “working through organizational and operational issues” The Giants and John Harbaugh are close to a deal. Unless they aren’t.