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Why did the Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel now? Answering key questions

Mike McDaniel seemed safe for a minute, but the Dolphins fired their head coach. What's next for them and McDaniel?

Mike McDaniel fired FAQ

Why Stephen A. has no issue with the Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel

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PREPARING FOR THE POSTSEASON

Barnwell predicts the NFL playoff bracket: Could two lower seeds go to the Super Bowl?

Four road teams winning in the wild-card round -- and two of them making it all the way to the Super Bowl? Let's project the full NFL playoffs.

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Elite defenses: Facing the Texans, Broncos or Seahawks this postseason? Good luck!

This year's NFL playoffs will feature three elite defenses. What makes each so unstoppable?

BIG CHANGES IN THE LEAGUE

HARBAUGH, STEFANSKI, OTHERS FIRED

One big thing we're hearing on every NFL team's coaching situation: Hot seats, candidates, more

We have the latest buzz on all 32 coaching staffs, including Mike Tomlin's Steelers future.

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Answering seven questions about the shocking Jim Harbaugh move

After 18 seasons in Baltimore, the Ravens fired Harbaugh.

NFL BETTING

'It's just so wide open': Which is the best NFL team according to the oddsmakers?

Sometimes the Super Bowl favorite is not the team that sportsbooks consider to be the best in the league.

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NFL wild-card round: Rams huge favorites; Packers, Bills, Texans road favorites

The NFL playoffs are set. Here are the odds, spreads and totals for every game in the wild-card round.

FOOTBALL TALK

Stephen A. dismisses Jerry Jones' goal of winning most SB rings

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Jim Harbaugh: John Harbaugh is the best coach I know

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NFL DRAFT

Mendoza vs. Moore: Why the CFP semifinals will have a big impact on the NFL draft

New York Jets GM Darren Mougey will be heavily evaluating quarterbacks in the college playoffs ahead of the draft.

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

Mel Kiper Jr. stacks the top 25 players for the 2026 draft, starting with two QBs and one really good running back.

Let’s project Round 1: Reid finds landing spots for 32 top prospects

Which QB fits with the Raiders at No. 1? How high could Jeremiyah Love go?

STEPHEN A. MAKES THE CALL

Stephen A. picks NFC wild-card winner between Packers and Bears

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LOOKING AHEAD

Offseason guide for eliminated NFL teams: Key free agents, draft outlook, priorities and predictions

The NFL offseason has arrived for 18 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.

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