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
Eagles News: Nick Sirianni is “technically” leading the offensive coordinator search
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.
Colts 2025 Rookie Report: JT Tuimoloau
Indianapolis, IN — There’s much to be said about Colts general manager Chris Ballard’s hit rate, or lack thereof, of drafting defensive ends. Often opting for potential over production, he’s reversed course over the past couple of draft cycles, selecting Laiatu Latu and J.T. Tuimoloau in back-to-back drafts. Tuimoloau was drafted in the second round […] Indianapolis, IN — There’s much to be said about Colts general manager Chris Ballard’s hit rate, or lack thereof, of drafting defensive ends. Often opting for potential over production, he’s reversed course over the past couple of draft cycles, selecting Laiatu Latu and J.T. Tuimoloau in back-to-back drafts. Tuimoloau was drafted in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft (45th overall), serving as the seventh installment of first and second-round defensive ends drafted under this regime. This article, which focuses on Tuimoloau, is the second entry to a new article series that’ll cover each Colts rookie from the 2025-26 season. Expectations — J.T. Tuimoloau was virtually regarded as a day-one run defender who provided viable depth amongst the defensive end room. His long arms were a selling point for both the run and pass games, but particularly the former. Most notably, Tuimoloau was fresh off a dominant final year in college, where he totaled 21.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks. This was a strong showing that included a determined elevation in the College Football Playoffs, where he added his final 20 pressures, 10 TFLs, 6.5 sacks, and 1 FF in just four games. For the long-term, Tuimoloau was essentially viewed as the future Kwity Paye replacement. Whether that’d come immediately following his rookie season, since Paye’s fifth-year option coincided with such, or sometime down the line. Rookie Season — Tuimoloau, like most first-year players, had flashes throughout his rookie campaign. The biggest hindrance for success was his playing time. He played in thirteen of seventeen possible games as a rookie, missing some time with injury, while most of his inactive designations on gamedays were healthy scratches, which were mainly due to the Colts’ aforementioned logjam of players at the position. He didn’t log a sack as a rookie, though Tuimoloau showed a lot of promise in his minimal run. Playing just 18.49% of the defensive snaps (215) and 22.30% of the special teams snaps (101), he made his presence felt. As a pass rusher, Tuimoloau totaled 15 pressures on 123 rushes according to Next Gen Stats, turning in the team’s second-best pressure rate (12.2%) just behind Laiatu Latu. On the ground and in general, Tuimoloau had 17 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 6 QB Hits as a rookie. Future Outlook — The laundry list of failed defensive end pass rushing prospects under general manager Chris Ballard suggests that his recent thrown darts are no different, though his aforementioned adjustment of valuing production over potential may have turned in a solid duo on the edge for years to come. With Laiatu Latu slowly but surely ascending and J.T. Tuimoloau quietly coming into his own, there’s an avenue for the Indianapolis Colts to have their first homegrown defensive end duo since the days of Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis. It would be pure malpractice to suggest that they’re on their way toward such success, but even just becoming a lesser version of such would do wonders for the franchise moving forward. See More: Indianapolis Colts Analysis
Ranking the Top 5 known coach candidates for Las Vegas Raiders
Those looking for instant gratification when it comes to the Las Vegas Raiders’ coaching search are not going to be happy. The Silver & Black is among nine NFL teams seeking to land a new head coach this offseason, and thus far, the Raiders’ venture in finding a replacement for Pete Carroll is deliberate. Las […] Those looking for instant gratification when it comes to the Las Vegas Raiders’ coaching search are not going to be happy. The Silver & Black is among nine NFL teams seeking to land a new head coach this offseason, and thus far, the Raiders’ venture in finding a replacement for Pete Carroll is deliberate. Las Vegas isn’t sitting on its laurels, of course. Since waxing Carroll on “Black Monday” on Jan. 5, the Raiders interviewed five candidates with an addition six interviews requested. Our Bill Williamson broke down that 11 with his thoughts on where the coaching search stands on Wednesday. Then, that same day, reports surfaced that Las Vegas was slated to interview Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero on Wednesday, which brought the number of known candidates to 11. There are several checkpoints the Raiders reach before making a hire official, however. Namely, there’s the Rooney Rule — teams must interview (in-person) at least two external minority and/or female candidates for the head coach gig. The playoffs enter the Divisional round this weekend with the AFC and NFC top seeds — the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks, respectively — jumping into the fray after first-round byes. And we can expect potentially more interview requests coming to light after this round. Thus, Raiders general manager John Spytek and minority owner Tom Brady — the two men earmarked to lead the search by owner Mark Davis — quest to hire a new head coach and steer the franchise in a proper direction has ample time. That all noted, let’s get to my Top 5 known coach candidates for the Silver & Black: 1. Jesse Minter Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator: The Michigan Men theme is routinely brought up when it comes to Minter as Spytek and Brady are former Wolverines, too. But Minter’s ability to design and deploy a defense is something to behold. His disguised coverages and post-snap rotations confuse the opposition often making it look like Minter’s defense is steps ahead of the opposing offense. He also stresses the fundamentals and his coaching style stresses simplicity and adaptability. Minter faces a steep climb to get the Raiders to Top 10 rankings like he had this past season with the Chargers — ranked ninth in points allowed (340), fifth in yards yielded (4,849), and seventh in takeaways (23) — but his relative youth and energy make him up for the task. At 42 years old, Minter steadily rose through the coaching ranks earning the praise and trust of the Brothers Harbaugh (current Bolts boss Jim and former Ravens coach John). Oh, also, he brings two-years worth of experience and knowledge from within the AFC West. And that can’t be discounted. 2. Klint Kubiak Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator: Just on his penchant to use heavy formations — 12 personnel — Kubiak is the type that can maximize the potential of both Raiders tight ends Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer if he donned Silver & Black. A bright and young offensive mind at 38 years old, Klint has taken what he’s learned from his father Gary and the Shanahans (Mike and Kyle) and put it on full display in Seattle. The younger Kubiak orchestrates the third-best scoring offense (483 total points), eighth-best yards gained (5,973), along with the 10th-ranked rushing offense (2,096 yards). All this would bode well for core youngsters like Bowers and running back Ashton Jeanty if Kubiak became the head honcho in Las Vegas. Kubiak does run a balanced zone-based offense which effectively uses play action in the aerial attack. And he’s show the ability to put his players in the best possible position to succeed. But there are warts to his career, especially when a team’s roster and depth is whittled by injuries. But with the right personnel, Kubiak’s system is something to watch. 3. Davis Webb Denver Broncos quarterbacks coach/pass game coordinator: If the Raiders are intent to pair a head coach with quarterback as the No. 1 overall pick, Webb would be a solid choice as said coach. The 30-year-old QB coach and pass game coordinator for Sean Payton, Webb is lauded for his ability to be a communicator and mentor to signal callers in Denver. Webb has a direct hand in Bo Nix’s development and being a former college and pro quarterback himself, the coach can easily relate and build relationships with football’s most important position. Having the on-field experience can help a rookie quarterback progress as Webb is in-tune with the trials and tribulations at the position. While he’s worked with some of the games elite offensive minds as both player and a coach, Webb’s play-calling experience is very light as he’s only done it in preseason action. 4. Chris Shula Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator: Like Kubiak, Schula has strong NFL pedigree (grandson of legend Don Shula) and has learned from the best defensive minds in the game. He’s taken everything he’s learned to create a stingy defense for L.A. that ranks 10th in points allowed (346) while generating the fifth-best takeaways (26). Shula has been with Rams head coach Sean McVay since 2017 and has steady progressed. He’s lauded for being approachable and sound communicator while also deploying adaptable schemes that cause confusion for the opposing offense with its array of pressure and blitz packages. There’s a lot of work to be done with the Raiders roster and Shula’s career has showcased inconsistency when the roster isn’t up to snuff due to injury or lack of depth. 5. Kevin Stefanski Former Cleveland Browns head coach: The lone retread on this list but only a year older
NFL Playoff odds 2026: Divisional Round winners picks and predictions
The NFL’s playoff schedule continues on Saturday as the Divisional Round kicks off. Often seen as the best weekend of football, with the top eight teams from across the league facing off in four nationally televised games, there are consistently good games throughout the weekend. Of course, this year’s divisional round has its work cut […] The NFL’s playoff schedule continues on Saturday as the Divisional Round kicks off. Often seen as the best weekend of football, with the top eight teams from across the league facing off in four nationally televised games, there are consistently good games throughout the weekend. Of course, this year’s divisional round has its work cut out for it after a wild-card weekend that featured crazy comebacks, last-second victories, and chases all around the schedule. How will this weekend’s games play out? As we do every week, our contributors here at The Phinsider are back to make their predictions for the weekend’s games. While we run the season-long picks pool based on straight-up wins, our contributors can also make picks against the spread and on the point total for each game. You can check out all of our picks below, presented using Tallysight. This year, Tallysight also introduced a way for you to get into the picks. You can sign up to join the community in the widget below and make your predictions for each game. Can the community do better than our contributors? There is only one way to find out. Divisional Round Schedule / Odds All odds by FanDuel sportsbook. Saturday, Jan. 17 4:30 p.m. Eastern Buffalo Bills at (-1.5) Denver Broncos CBS 8:15 p.m. Eastern San Francisco 49ers at (-7) Seattle Seahawks FOX Sunday, Jan. 18 3 p.m. Eastern Houston Texans at (-3) New England Patriots ESPN/ABC 6:30 p.m. Eastern Los Angeles Rams (-3.5) at Chicago Bears NBC Wild Card Results The Phinsider Community (5-1) James McKinney (4-2) Kevin Nogle (4-2) Marek Brave (4-2) Sumeet Jena (4-2) 2025 Standings (Through Wild Card) Sumeet Jena (179-98-1) James McKinney (174-103-1) Marek Brave (171-106-1) Kevin Nogle (170-107-1) Divisional Round Picks See More: NFL Game Picks
Dolphins to hold in-person interview with Jeff Hafley
The Miami Dolphins are working out their schedule for in-person interviews with head coaching candidates when the league rules permit them to start on Monday. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will be one of the candidates to head to Miami early in the week. Hafley, the former Boston […] The Miami Dolphins are working out their schedule for in-person interviews with head coaching candidates when the league rules permit them to start on Monday. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will be one of the candidates to head to Miami early in the week. Hafley, the former Boston College head coach, joined the Dolphins in a virtual interview on January 14. He has interviewed with at least six of the nine teams with head coaching vacancies, including a scheduled interview on Saturday with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Packers hired Hafley as their defensive coordinator in 2024, luring him away from Boston College where he was 22-26 in four seasons. He led Boston College to three bowl-game invites during his tenure, but COVID-19 concerns cancelled two of the games. Before taking the Boston College job, Hafley had been the co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Ohio State for the 2019 season. He has had various defensive coaching positions, primarily working with the defensive backs, with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL as well as at Rutgers, Pittsburgh, Albany, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute at the collegiate level. The NFL prohibits coaches under contract with a team from interviewing with another team in person before January 19. Teams must also not be in the playoffs, or they must be on the bye before the Super Bowl, before a coach can be interviewed in person. See More:
Former Lions OC John Morton already has a new job
Last week, the Detroit Lions parted ways with offensive coordinator John Morton after just one season with the team. But the long-time coach has already landed on his feet. According to Adam Schefter, Morton has already joined the Denver Broncos to help them prepare for their playoff matchup against the Buffalo Bills today. Morton joining […] Last week, the Detroit Lions parted ways with offensive coordinator John Morton after just one season with the team. But the long-time coach has already landed on his feet. According to Adam Schefter, Morton has already joined the Denver Broncos to help them prepare for their playoff matchup against the Buffalo Bills today. Morton joining the Broncos isn’t particularly surprising given his history. Prior to joining the Lions in 2025, Morton served as Denver’s pass game coordinator for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. In fact, his history with Broncos head coach Sean Payton dates back two decades when Morton was the Saints’ pass game coordinator and offensive assistant under Payton in 2006. Things didn’t work out for Morton in his one year in Detroit, despite a previous working relationship with both coach Dan Campbell and quarterback Jared Goff when Morton served as an offensive assistant for the Lions in 2022. Detroit saw their points per game (33.2 to 28.3) and yards per game (409.5 to 373.2) significantly decline under Morton, despite still ranking top-five in both metrics. About midway through the season, Campbell opted to take play-calling duties from Morton, leaving the veteran offensive coach to lean more on his weekly game-planning—a role Campbell still insisted was essential to the team. Despite the lack of success in Detroit, it certainly does speak to Morton’s work ethic that he is so willing to jump right back into coaching before the 2025 postseason even ends. The Broncos will kick off the Divisional Round of the 2025-26 NFL playoffs at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday against the Bills. See More:
Bengals land top pass rusher in latest mock draft
It is no secret that going into the offseason, the Cincinnati Bengals’ primary focus should be finding ways to revamp this defensive unit as quickly as possible. Assuming the Bengals bring back Dalton Risner, the offense will be a carbon copy in 2026 and has shown no signs of struggling to score points the past […] It is no secret that going into the offseason, the Cincinnati Bengals’ primary focus should be finding ways to revamp this defensive unit as quickly as possible. Assuming the Bengals bring back Dalton Risner, the offense will be a carbon copy in 2026 and has shown no signs of struggling to score points the past few years. On the other hand, the defense needs to find that 2021 energy that helped lead them to the Super Bowl, followed by an AFC Championship appearance in 2022. In order to do that, this unit desperately needs some high energy leaders to take charge (like DJ Turner) next season. With it officially being mock draft season in Cincinnati, the Athletic’s Dane Brugler posted a fresh mock draft that most Bengals fans will likely enjoy. In the mock draft, the Bengals land one of the top pass rushers in this upcoming draft and this guy comes with production at the college level…. Brugler has the Bengals selecting Miami’s Reuben Bain Jr. in the first round with both Trey Hendrickson and Joseph Ossai likely hitting the free agent market this offseason. This would be a massive pick up for the Bengals pass rush alongside Myles Murphy, something that they have struggled with for the past few years. See More: