2023 Salary Cap Will Be A Record $224.8 Million

The NFL informed teams on Monday that the 2023 salary cap will be a record $224.8 million per club, according to sources. It's up from $208.2 million in 2022, $182.5 million in 2021 (COVID adjustment), $198.2 million in 2020 and $188.2 million in 2019. In the last collective-bargaining agreement over the last decade, the salary […]

Jerick McKinnon Quiet In Win Over Bengals

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon was held in check in the 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship on Sunday. McKinnon carried the ball only four times for one yard and caught two of his four targets for 17 yards through the air. The 30-year-old also recovered a fumble in […]

Kyle Pitts' Rehab "On Schedule"

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts' (knee) rehab/recovery from a season-ending right knee injury is "on schedule," according to tight ends coach Justin Peele. The 22-year-old Pitts needed surgery for a Grade 2 MCL sprain in late November after getting hurt in Week 11. The good news is he's on the right track and could […]

Cardinals Request To Interview Brian Callahan

The Arizona Cardinals requested an interview with Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan for their head-coaching position, according to a source. Callahan is also a candidate for the head-coaching job for the Indianapolis Colts this offseason. The Bengals were eliminated from postseason contention in the AFC Championship on Sunday by the Kansas City Chiefs, so […]

Cardinals Request To Interview Lou Anarumo

The Arizona Cardinals have requested permission to interview Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for their vacant head-coaching position, according to a league source. The Bengals were eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday with a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, and Anarumo will now interview with Arizona this week. The 56-year-old has been Cincy's […]

Kellen Moore Expected To Become Chargers' Next OC

Former Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is expected to become the Los Angeles Chargers' next offensive coordinator, according to sources. The talented play-caller parted ways with the Cowboys on Sunday, but he'll make the move from quarterback Dak Prescott to quarterback Justin Herbert. Moore served as Dallas' offensive coordinator for the last four seasons […]

Texans Could Hire DeMeco Ryans Soon

The Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans could meet as soon as Monday afternoon after he handles his responsibilities with the 49ers after they were eliminated in the NFC Championship on Sunday. If all goes well, the Texans could hire him on Tuesday or Wednesday, according to sources. Ryans has been […]

Eagles Defense Holds 49ers To Seven Points

The Philadelphia Eagles defense yielded seven points to San Francisco, generated three sacks, and forced three turnovers during the team's 31-7 victory. The lone touchdown the team gave up was to all-star running back Christian McCaffrey. The Eagles forced three fumbles and recovered all of them in this contest, with the first causing an injury […]

Jake Elliott Converts Four Extra Points, Nails Lone Field Goal

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott nailed his only field goal attempt from 31 yards away and converted four extra points during the team's 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Philadelphia took the game over once 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) suffered an injury on a fumble. After this, backup Josh Johnson was taken off […]

Dallas Goedert Reels In Team-High Five Receptions

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert caught 5-of-6 targets and gained 23 yards during the team's 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The 28-year-old led the team in receptions during what was a quiet night for the entire Eagles' passing attack. Goedert has now accumulated 10 receptions on 11 targets over the past two […]

DeVonta Smith Leads Team In Receiving Yards

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith caught 2-of-3 targets and gained 36 yards during the team's 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. It was a quiet night for all Eagles receivers, as the team elected to run the ball at a high rate, especially once they were up by two scores over the No. […]

A.J. Brown Quiet Again During NFC Title Game

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown caught 4-of-8 targets and gained 28 yards during the team's 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Philadelphia got the 25-year-old involved early, peppering him with targets on the opening drive. The problem was that this game got out of hand quickly. The 49ers lost quarterback Brock Purdy to […]

Kenneth Gainwell Leads Eagles In Rushing During NFC Championship

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell took 14 carries for 48 yards and two receptions on three targets for a gain of 26 yards during the team's 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. While the 23-year-old led the team in rushing last week during the divisional round, it was built on the back of […]

Miles Sanders Scores Twice During Blowout Victory

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders took 11 carries for 42 yards and two touchdowns, adding one reception for three yards, during the team's 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The Eagles' offense tallied just 269 yards of total offense against the No. 1 defense in the NFL, but they were able to capitalize […]

Jalen Hurts Tallies 160 Yards, Secures First NFC Championship

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 15-of-25 passes for 121 yards, gained 39 yards on 11 carries, and scored a rushing touchdown during the team's 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The third-year quarterback did not need to do much at all in this game, as Philadelphia dominated the 49ers' defense on the ground […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Suffers Knee Injury

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster suffered a knee injury in Sunday's AFC Championship Game. He finished the game with just one catch for seven yards. The former Steelers wideout has now finished with 35 yards or less in five consecutive games, so even if he's good to go in time for the Super […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Finds End Zone Against Bengals

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling stepped up on Sunday with numerous injuries to other receivers on the team, catching six passes for 116 yards and a touchdown while sharing the team lead in targets with eight. The yardage total was his highest as a Chief. If the Chiefs can get healthy by the […]

Travis Kelce Catches Touchdown In AFC Title Game

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (back) was a game-time decision for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals, but he suited up and ended up leading the team in receptions, catching seven passes for 78 yards and a touchdown. Kelce has been quarterback Patrick Mahomes' top weapon all season long, so it's […]

Isiah Pacheco Gets 15 Touches In AFC Championship Game

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco saw a lot of usage in Sunday's AFC Championship Game win over the Bengals, with 10 carries and five receptions. He didn't produce a ton on the ground as he finished with just 26 rushing yards, but that was enough to lead the team, as the rest of […]

Patrick Mahomes Tosses Two Touchdowns In AFC Title Game

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looked impacted at times by the ankle sprain he suffered last week against the Jaguars, but he still managed to go 29-for-43 for 326 yards with a pair of touchdowns while also adding eight rushing yards, including a five-yard scamper that helped set up the game-winning field goal as […]

Evan McPherson Makes Both Kicks Versus The Chiefs

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson made both of his field goal attempts during the AFC Championship loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. The 23-year-old remained perfect in the postseason, extending his streak to 19 successful field goal attempts. While McPherson took a step back this season to a degree, he'll draw plenty […]

Hayden Hurst Collects Four Passes Versus The Chiefs

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst finished with four catches for 37 yards during the AFC Championship loss to the Chiefs. The 29-year-old scored a touchdown against the Bills in the divisional round. While he came close to another one on Sunday night, he ultimately fell short. Hurst finished the regular season with 52 receptions […]

Tyler Boyd Has Two Catches On Sunday, Exits Due To Injury

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (thigh) finished with two catches for 40 yards in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The veteran looked good early in this one. However, he suffered a left thigh injury in the second quarter, so he was a non-factor for the remainder of the night. The 29-year-old finished […]

Ja'Marr Chase Totals Six Catches Versus The Chiefs

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase finished with six receptions for 75 yards during the AFC Championship loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The former LSU Tiger found the end zone in five of his previous six games entering this one. However, he played second fiddle to Tee Higgins, who led the Bengals in receiving […]

Tee Higgins Leads Bengals In Receiving On Sunday Night

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins finished with six catches for a team-high 83 yards during the loss to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship. He also scored a touchdown, pulling in a 27-yard pass from Joe Burrow in the third quarter. After struggling throughout the first two games of the postseason, Higgins finally got […]

Samaje Perine Scores A Touchdown In AFC Championship

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine finished with five carries for 22 yards in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. He also scored a touchdown, finding the end zone early in the fourth quarter, and had three catches for four yards. The 27-year-old looked better than Joe Mixon, who had eight attempts for a measly 19 […]

Joe Mixon Doesn't Do Much In Loss To The Chiefs

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon was a non-factor in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The former sooner carried the ball only eight times, three more than Samaje Perine, and totaled just 19 yards while adding three catches for 15 yards. Mixon looked fantastic in the win over the Buffalo Bills in the […]

Joe Burrow Falls Short Of Another AFC Championship

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow couldn't lift his team to a second consecutive Super Bowl appearance. The signal-caller threw 270 yards in the narrow AFC Championship loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, adding one passing touchdown and two interceptions. Burrow had trouble getting anything going early, as the Bengals offensive line couldn't stop the Chiefs […]

San Francisco 49ers Defense Can't Stop Eagles Offense

The San Francisco 49ers defensive unit allowed 31 points to the Philadelphia Eagles in a blowout 7-31 NFC Championship Game loss. Dre Greenlaw led the 49ers with nine combined tackles, including two tackles for losses. Fred Warner added eight tackles and one tackle for a loss. Only Arik Armstead was able to come up with […]

Robbie Gould Only Kicks One Extra Point In Loss

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould made the only extra point he attempted and did not try any field goals in the Niners' 7-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. After two-straight games making four field goals, this was an extremely disappointing game for Gould starters. The 49ers offense was already […]