Chiefs and Texans will kick off playoffs, as NFL sets schedule Both of last year's Super Bowl teams, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, are back in the playoffs. Joining them are 10 teams all hoping to win Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, Calif. on Feb. 7. The 2015-16 NFL playoffs will kick off on Saturday when the AFC South champion Houston Texans host the Kansas City Chiefs, the … [Read more...]

Vikings knock off Packers, claim NFC North crown Aaron Rodgers' Hail Mary flew high and deep into the Green Bay night, giving the Packers one last chance for a miracle rally. They'd been here before, of course, knocking off the Detroit Lions with a play that was almost literally unbelievable. But this time, with more at stake, Rodgers' pass bounced harmlessly to the near-frozen tundra of … [Read more...]

Peyton Manning gets in, Broncos come back to clinch AFC's top seed We hadn't seen the last of Peyton Manning on an NFL field, after all. After Sunday, it's possible we haven't seen his last playoff start either. A lot changed on Sunday afternoon in Denver, as the Broncos came back in the fourth quarter to beat the San Diego Chargers 27-20 and win the AFC West. Denver gets a bye and the No. … [Read more...]

Browns cleaning house again, fire Mike Pettine, GM Ray Farmer In the 16 seasons the New England Patriots have employed Bill Belichick, the Cleveland Browns have run through eight coaches (including two Belichick disciples) and will soon hire a ninth. That’s because Mike Pettine has been fired by the team after only two seasons, both with losing records, at the helm. Pettine was informed of … [Read more...]

Tom Coughlin won't say what his future plans are after Giants loss Sunday certainly felt like the last time Tom Coughlin will coach the New York Giants. As he left the MetLife Stadium at the end of the Giants' 35-30 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, he acknowledged the fans who stuck around gave him a big cheer. Coughlin had his family members in for the game, but didn't tell them what his … [Read more...]

Cowboys sit Sean Lee in Week 17, so he loses $2 million next season The Dallas Cowboys say Sean Lee has a hamstring injury. And a few weeks ago, team owner Jerry Jones refused to call it a lost season, so perspective is a must. Lee won't play in Week 17, purportedly because of this ailment. But in doing so, he'll miss out on $2 million additional salary next season. Lee needs to play 80 … [Read more...]

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Dolphins part ways with GM Dennis Hickey after two seasons The Miami Dolphins have one fewer decision maker. Dennis Hickey, the team's general manager the past two seasons, has been let go by the Miami Dolphins, Naturally, the team deemed it a mutual agreement. "I want to thank Dennis for his work over the last two years. We talked about a number of different possibilities, but at the end we … [Read more...]

Last Minute Decisions: Injury Report: Week 17 The final week of the regular season is here, and the Rotoworld crew has everything you need to survive and advance. Patrick Daugherty answers your lineup questions with his Week 17 Rankings, Nick Mensio tells you who to start and who to fade in Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em, and Evan Silva breaks down every matchup in his award-winning Matchups Column.As for … [Read more...]