Monday, January 13, 2025

NFL winners, losers: Rookie phenom reaches new heights

Jayden Daniels thrived where few other rookie QBs do in the NFL playoffs, leading the Commanders to a last-minute win over the Buccaneers. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Mon Jan 13 2025

 
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after winning a NFC wild card playoff against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.

Jayden Daniels thrived where few other rookie QBs do in the NFL playoffs, leading the Commanders to a last-minute win over the Buccaneers.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts after the game against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field.
 

'We gotta correct this tape': NFL playoff team in repair mode after win

The Eagles are moving on to the divisional round of the NFC playoffs. But there will be no "Victory Monday" for a team with plenty to clean up.

New England Patriots former linebacker and current Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel makes a speech at his 2023 Patriots Hall of Fame induction in the Cross Insurance Pavilion at Gillette Stadium.
 

Opinion: Patriots picked right coach, but his success could hinge on one factor

Mike Vrabel was the obvious choice for the Patriots, but how his run with the franchise goes could depend on how personnel choices are made.

Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) runs the ball ahead of Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner (91) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
 

What should NFL playoff team do with QB dilemma? One option stands out

Could Sam Darnold and the Vikings split in NFL free agency after the QB's breakout season? There could be one wise temporary solution for both sides.

Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez in 2008.
 

Baseball Hall of Fame's Steroid Era is almost over.

After A-Rod, there may never be another obvious "Hall of Famer" denied due to their use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Michigan center Vladislav Goldin (50) grabs a rebound against Washington during the second half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025.
 

College basketball weekend highs and lows: Michigan leading Big Ten

In men's college basketball this weekend, Michigan and Michigan State continued fast starts in the Big Ten as top teams survived tough road contests.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles against Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) during the second quarter of a NFC wild card playoff at Raymond James Stadium.
 

Rookie QB powers team to last-minute escape, first playoff win in 19 years

Jayden Daniels added another chapter to his sterling rookie season as the QB propelled the Commanders to a last-minute win over the Bucs.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) makes a pass during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium.
 

Here's how the NFL playoff bracket looks after latest wild-card games

Here's a look at how the NFL playoff bracket is unfolding after wild-card game results.

A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a pass in front of Carrington Valentine #24 of the Green Bay Packers.
 

Open book: Eagles star says don't read into viral sideline reading moment

A.J. Brown was seen pulling out a book on the Eagles' sideline during Sunday's game. The Eagles star says there's no message behind the moment.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos in an AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium.
 

Bills overpower Broncos, set up playoff showdown of MVP favorites

The Bills leaned on Josh Allen and a rugged run game to power a wild-card win over the Broncos. Next up: A showdown with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.

 

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