Football – Page 68

Giants Defense Thrives on Blunt Feedback. And Sneaker Talk.

Don “Wink” Martindale’s frank honesty and aggressive play calling have turned around the Giants’ defense. Players say their bond with the assistant coach has helped, too.

By Emmanuel Morgan

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Parenting Lessons From the 1990s Kids Who Grew Up Bills Fans

They said watching the Bills lose four straight Super Bowls taught them about football and life. The Times asked which of those lessons of fandom were worth passing on to their children now that the team is favored to win it all.

By Joe Nocera

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N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Picks in the Divisional Round

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles start their playoff campaign against the Giants, while the Bills and the Bengals are set to play a rematch of their canceled Week 17 game.

By David Hill

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The Quarterback Sneak Is Becoming Football’s Easiest Play

Quarterback sneaks are the most effective call in the N.F.L., but some teams hesitate to turn their most critical player into a projectile. The Eagles’ strategy changes that dynamic.

By Mike Tanier