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How NFL players prepare for the coldest games of the year

Even as beards freeze and fingers lose feeling, NFL players find ways to handle ridiculously cold temperatures.

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Our early primer for the divisional round matchups: How every team could win

Let's preview the divisional round matchups. Here's what to know.

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JOHN HARBAUGH FINALIZING DEAL

Solak: Hiring John Harbaugh is a massive win for the Giants -- even if it's no sure thing

The Giants are finalizing a deal for John Harbaugh to become their next coach. It has been a rough decade for New York, but this hire could finally turn the tide.

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Why Stephen A. isn't blown away by Giants hiring John Harbaugh

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NFC DIVISIONAL ROUND

The Rams' offense flows through ... its running game? Solak on why it's crucial to their playoff run

Los Angeles has the second-most-efficient run game of the past decade -- behind its 2018 ground attack. But these two offensive schemes are very different.

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Stephen A.: Rams-Bears will come down to the wire

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TRENDING IN THE LEAGUE

Washington Commanders release renderings of new stadium

The renderings show a 70,000-seat transparent domed stadium that rises on the sides.

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NFL DRAFT

APRIL 23-25

The 2027 NFL draft class is stacked! 45 players to watch over the next 15 months

Dante Moore is returning to Oregon, making an already deep 2027 class that much better. Who else will scouts be watching for next year's draft?

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Kiper's updated 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 NFL draft prospects

Mel Kiper Jr. is stacking the top 25 players for the NFL draft, starting with Fernando Mendoza.

AFC DIVISIONAL ROUND

Could Texans' Kirk replicate wild-card outburst with Collins' status in question?

Houston could be without its leading receiver in Nico Collins, but Christian Kirk is coming off his best game with the franchise.

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Why Stephen A. can't see the Bills beating the Broncos

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BEST AND WORST ROOKIE CLASSES

Ranking all 32 rookie classes in the NFL: There's the top four ... then everybody else

How does every team's rookie group stack up? Aaron Schatz ranked all 32 based on first-year production, starting with surprises up top.

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NFL NATION

Where would the Jets be if they retained Rodgers instead of signing Fields?

New York coach Aaron Glenn decided to move on from the veteran quarterback.

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Cowboys' free agency decisions begin with George Pickens

We set the table for Dallas' offseason plans by looking at their salary cap and free agents.

END OF AN ERA IN PITTSBURGH

The two clear paths the Steelers can take as they figure out life post-Tomlin: Barnwell on what's next

Mike Tomlin and the Steelers have parted ways. But will Pittsburgh now change its roster-building approach under the next coach? And who should replace Tomlin?

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Candidates on Steelers' radar, and what's next for Mike Tomlin: Answering key questions

Who could replace the head coach, how does this impact Aaron Rodgers and the QB position, and more questions.

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