Cornerback Mike Sainristil is the other standout rookie fueling the Commanders' long playoff run

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jayden Daniels is the Washington Commanders rookie everyone is talking about in the playoffs, and with good reason. However, he is not the only member of their 2024 draft class responsible for going on this run. Second-round pick Mike Sainristil...

The AP NFL MVP finalists are Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson

The AP NFL MVP finalists are Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson

Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award. Barkley, Burrow and Jackson also are finalists for Offensive Player of the Year and Burrow is also in the running for Comeback Player of...

Ben Johnson simply couldn't pass on chance to coach Bears and help Caleb Williams develop

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Ben Johnson saw a “loaded” roster with a potential franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams and couldn't pass on the opportunity he has with the Chicago Bears. His first head coaching job is a big one. “I’ve always admired what this...

Ben Johnson agrees to become Bears head coach

Ben Johnson helped Jared Goff establish himself as one of the NFL's top quarterbacks. Now, he'll try to do something similar for Caleb Williams. Johnson finalized an agreement to become Chicago's head coach, the Bears announced on Tuesday. “Having been...

WR Cooper Kupp uncertain about his future after Rams' impressive season ends in snowy Philadelphia

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cooper Kupp is uncertain whether his remarkable eight-year career with the Los Angeles Rams came to an end last weekend in Philadelphia. Although the former All-Pro receiver is under contract for the next two seasons, the massive size of his deal could compel the...

Lions wanted more in playoffs and ended up with less, falling short of last year's run

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions came up with a marketing slogan for the playoffs. “We want more.” Those three words were put on a bus that toured the state, visiting fans from the Motor City to the tip of the lower peninsula. They were also printed on blue on...

Commanders roll into the NFC title game at Philadelphia after getting 5 turnovers against Detroit

For the past month, the Washington Commanders were living on the edge, and that life was good. They became the first team since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to win four consecutive games by scoring on the final play, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels working his magic week after...

Lions cornerback Amik Robertson broke his arm in loss to Commanders in divisional round

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson broke his arm in the 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. He was hurt on the second snap, tackling receiver Terry McLaurin, and walked off the field in tears in Saturday night's divisional playoff game. ...

Turnovers and depleted defense contribute to top-seeded Lions' quick playoff exit

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions had everything set up the way they wanted this time. After losing last season's NFC championship game at San Francisco, they went 15-2 to earn the NFC's top seed. They enjoyed a first-round playoff bye and knew they wouldn't have to play anywhere...