Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts Represent Progress and Lost Opportunity for Black Quarterbacks
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Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts Represent Progress and Lost Opportunity for Black Quarterbacks

Black quarterbacks will lead both teams in Sunday’s Super Bowl. But for much of pro football history, Black players were steered away from the position because of racist assumptions.
What We Learned From Week 17 in the N.F.L.
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What We Learned From Week 17 in the N.F.L.

Led by 207 yards receiving from Mike Evans, Tampa Bay won the woeful N.F.C. South with a victory over Carolina, while Washington’s baffling quarterback switch wasn’t enough to get past Cleveland.
N.F.L. Week 16 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
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N.F.L. Week 16 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game

The Eagles face the Cowboys in a game that looks very different without Jalen Hurts. And some matchups, like the Giants at the Vikings, are just plain fun.