Category: National Football League

What We Learned in the Divisional Round of the N.F.L. Playoffs

The New York Times – Sports:
The passing game is only part of Cincinnati’s offensive might, Travis Kelce proved to be the ultimate safety valve for Patrick Mahomes and the Giants face difficult decisions after their loss.
Bengals End Bills’ Season With Damar Hamlin in Attendance

The New York Times – Sports:
Hamlin, the Bills safety who collapsed during the two teams’ previous meeting, was on hand to support his teammates in the A.F.C. divisional round game.
Weeks After Damar Hamlin’s Collapse, the Bills and Bengals Play Again

The New York Times – Sports:
The last time the teams played, Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field. They face off now in the N.F.L. playoffs.
Giants’ Surprising Season Ends With a Dominant Eagles Win

The New York Times – Sports:
The Giants, who had been expected to rebuild this season, couldn’t recover from Philadelphia’s explosive start in their divisional-round matchup.
Despite Mahomes Injury, Kansas City Holds Off Jacksonville

The New York Times – Sports:
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes went down with a leg injury in the first half; after backup Chad Henne led a touchdown drive, Mahomes returned in the second to seal the game.
Despite Mahomes Injury, Kansas City Holds Off Jacksonville

The New York Times – Sports:
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes went down with a leg injury in the first half, but he returned in the second to seal the game.
N.F.L. Sideline Heaters Can Be Hazardous

The New York Times – Sports:
When the temperature drops at football games, out come the big jackets and the hand warmers. Sometimes, things can get too hot too fast.
Giants Defense Thrives on Blunt Feedback. And Sneaker Talk.

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
Parenting Lessons From the 1990s Kids Who Grew Up Bills Fans

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Picks in the Divisional Round

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
The Quarterback Sneak Is Becoming Football’s Easiest Play

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles Are Perfecting Football’s Easiest Play

The New York Times – Sports:
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.