SI Weekend Roundup: Mike McCarthy’s Hire in Pittsburgh Makes a Lot of Sense—If You Examine the Facts

The former Packers and Cowboys coach has a history of success similar to that of one of the coaches in the AFC championship.

SI WEEKEND ROUNDUP Mike McCarthy's Hire in Pittsburgh Makes a Lot of Sense—If You Examine the Facts Conor Orr The former Packers and Cowboys coach has a history of success similar to that of one of the coaches in the AFC championship. READ MORE Championship Sunday Preview, Predictions: Seahawks, Patriots Enter as Favorites Matt Verderame Seattle and New England would set up a Super Bowl XLIX rematch if this weekend's games play out as expected. READ MORE USWNT Takeaways: Trinity Rodman Captains U.S. to 6–0 Rout of Paraguay Theo Lloyd-Hughes In its first match of 2026, the U.S. grew into a game that showed rust and quality in almost equal measure. READ MORE More from Sports Illustrated Illinois Freshman Keaton Wagler, Once Overlooked, Drops 46 to Stun No. 4 Purdue Read More Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Australian Open Ahead of Third Round Due to Injury Read More NFL Conference Championship Picks From MMQB Staff: Predicting Super Bowl LX Matchup Read More Post-CFP NFL Mock Draft: Raiders, Steelers Pick Franchise QBs Read More AJ Dybantsa Caps Trio of Freshmen to Achieve Scoring Feat Not Seen in Over 30 Years Read More Get the print edition of Sports Illustrated delivered to your door. Click to subscribe! Sign up for SI Newsletters Stay ahead of the game—sign up for all of SI's newsletters, from golf and soccer to MMQB, and never miss a moment. Get it in your inbox We may receive compensation for some links to products and services included in this email. Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. 625 Broadway, 10th floor New York, NY. 10012 You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Sports Illustrated newsletter. You can unsubscribe here . Privacy Policy – Terms & Conditions © 2026 Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. All betting and gambling content included in the Sports Illustrated newsletter is intended for individuals 21+ (18+ in DC, KY, NH, RI, and WY). Betting and gambling content, including picks and predictions, are based on individual commentators' opinions and we do not guarantee any success or profits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or texting 800GAM. Click this link to view the newsletter in your browser.