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Evaluating QBs after Divisional Round

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Evaluating QBs after Divisional Round

Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes went head-to-head in Sunday's divisional shootout, previewing the future at quarterback in the NFL. But Gregg Rosenthal argues that another signal-caller is a rising star who could challenge the two franchise players.

WHAT'S TRENDING

Potential trades for Saints players following Payton's exit | 'NFL Total Access'

Cynthia Frelund reveals remaining teams Super Bowl probabilities

Championship win probabilities, score projections | Game Theory

Previewing NFL Inspire Change Special

Rob Gronkowski says he'd choose to retire if forced into decision 'right now'

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady on his future: 'It's not always what I want. It's what we want as a family.'

CHAMPIONSHIP WEDNESDAY

Sean McVay on preparations to play 49ers in NFC Championship Game

Cooper Kupp takes podium ahead of NFC Championship Game

Jimmy Garoppolo takes podium ahead of NFC Championship Game

Matthew Stafford on preparations for first NFC Championship Game

Kyle Shanahan takes podium ahead of NFC Championship Game

Patrick Mahomes takes podium ahead of AFC Championship Game

Fred Warner: 49ers need 'everybody's best' in NFC Championship Game

Patrick Mahomes: 'Arrowhead's pretty loud; there's no getting around that'

Clyde Edwards-Helaire takes podium ahead of AFC Championship Game

Joe Burrow called own plays when headset went out in Tennessee

Andy Reid takes podium ahead of AFC Championship Game

Ja'Marr Chase on Les Miles: He told me 'I couldn't play receiver coming out of high school'

Vonn Bell discusses playing Chiefs for a second time this season

Zac Taylor takes podium ahead of AFC Championship Game

Joe Burrow takes podium ahead of AFC Championship Game

Ja'Marr Chase takes podium ahead of AFC Championship Game

LATEST COACH, GM NEWS

Vikings finalize deal with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as new general manager

Giants GM Joe Schoen backs Daniel Jones in intro presser; John Mara nixes Deshaun Watson trade talk

Sean Payton addresses media after stepping down as Saints head coach

Ranking NFL head coach openings: Which jobs are most enticing?

Sean Payton stepping down as head coach of Saints after 15 seasons

NFL community reacts to Sean Payton stepping down

Bears hire Chiefs exec Ryan Poles as new general manager

Rapoport: Sean Payton will 'probably not retire' after stepping down from Saints HC role

Garafolo: Raiders expressing interest in Buccaneers DC Todd Bowles

NFL coaching, GM tracker: Latest news, interviews, developments in 2022 hiring cycle

Pelissero: Giants' head coaching search 'accelerating'

Pelissero: Brian Daboll to have second interview for Giants head coaching position

Rapoport reveals three finalists for Broncos' head coach role

Todd Bowles, DeMeco Ryans among top candidates for Vikings head coach

Steelers' Keith Butler retiring after seven seasons as DC, 19 seasons with organization

Ravens part ways with DC Don 'Wink' Martindale

Giants hire Joe Schoen as next general manager

Panthers hire ex-Giants head coach Ben McAdoo as new offensive coordinator

Chargers GM Telesco not thinking about job security after missing playoffs again

Texans conduct HC interview with veteran QB Josh McCown for second consecutive year

Jaguars unlikely to hire Alabama OC Bill O'Brien as head coach

Raiders fire general manager Mike Mayock after three seasons

AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Bengals vs. Chiefs preview | Conference Championship

What would a Championship Sunday win mean for Patrick Mahomes? | 'GMFB' weighs in

What would a Championship Sunday win mean for Joe Burrow? | 'GMFB' weighs in

What can Bengals do against Chiefs that Bills didn't? | 'GMFB' weighs in

Rosenthal: Joe Burrow should be feeling confident going into title game vs. Chiefs

Musician and Chiefs superfan Melissa Etheridge wakes up with 'GMFB'

Bengals have 'a lot of confidence' ahead of rematch with Chiefs in AFC Championship Game

Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu remains in concussion protocol ahead of AFC Championship Game

2021 NFL playoffs: What we learned from Chiefs' win over Bills in Divisional Round

2021 NFL playoffs: What we learned from Bengals' win over Titans in Divisional Round

NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

49ers vs. Rams preview | Conference Championship

HOFer Jerry Rice discusses 49ers-Rams NFC West rivalry

PFF: 49ers vs. Rams preview | NFC Championship Game

What would a Championship Sunday win mean for Jimmy Garoppolo? | 'GMFB' weighs in

What would a Championship Sunday win mean for Matthew Stafford? | 'GMFB' weighs in

Are 49ers in Rams' heads before Championship Sunday? | 'GMFB'

Brooks, Dales: Third installment of 49ers-Rams is 'storylines galore'

Sean McVay has 'tremendous faith and confidence' in Cam Akers despite two fumbles vs. Buccaneers

Rams play-by-play announcer J.B. Long previews trilogy vs. 49ers in NFC title game

2021 NFL playoffs: What we learned from Rams' win over Buccaneers in Divisional Round

2021 NFL playoffs: What we learned from 49ers' win over Packers in Divisional Round

FEATURED

Quick passes can solve Bengals shaky pass protection in AFC championship | Next Gen Edge

RedHot Recaps: Divisional Round

Top 5 fastest ball carriers from Divisional Round | Next Gen Stats

Top plays from Divisional Round weekend | Next Gen Stats

Top 3 connections by air distance | Divisional Round

Next Gen Stats: Matthew Stafford's 6 most improbable completions | Divisional Round

Top 10 plays of the year | Next Gen Stats

Next Gen Stats: Top 10 fastest ball carriers from 2021 season

Top 10 connections by air distance of the 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Ryan Tannehill's 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Matthew Stafford's 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Tom Brady's 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Kyler Murray's 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Josh Allen's 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Patrick Mahomes' 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Joe Burrow's 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Derek Carr's 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Mac Jones' 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

DRAFT

Daniel Jeremiah 2022 NFL mock draft 1.0: Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis among 3 QBs taken in Round 1

Daniel Jeremiah breaks down his 2022 Mock Draft 1.0

Bisciotti, Yam: Storylines to look for ahead of 2022 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Mike Yam: Players to watch in 2022 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

2022 NFL Draft: 10 prospects who will boost their stock at Senior Bowl

2022 NFL Draft order: 28 of 32 first-round picks locked in; Bills hold 25th overall selection

List of underclassmen granted eligibility for 2022 NFL Draft

Daniel Jeremiah analyzes 2022 NFL draft class

Daniel Jeremiah's 2022 NFL Draft preview

Jeremiah's '22 draft preview: N.Y. teams with multiple high picks, finding playmakers

Jeremiah's '22 draft preview: Breaking down Aidan Hutchinson, WR class and more

Daniel Jeremiah's 2022 draft preview: Top OL, team fits for Jordan Davis

2022 NFL Draft preview: Team needs and evaluating Malik Willis

ANALYSIS

Bucky Brooks 2022 NFL mock draft 1.0: Kenny Pickett, Matt Corral only QBs selected in Round 1

NFL Power Rankings, Championship Sunday: Chiefs soar to No. 1 after EPIC win; Packers, Titans spiral

Sean Payton's tenure with New Orleans Saints transformed franchise, reinvigorated city

NFL Divisional Round fact or fiction: Best weekend ever? Best game ever? Tom Brady's last game ever?

The First Read: Six initial thoughts heading into Championship Sunday

Divisional Round of 2021 season makes playoff history

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tom Brady-led late rally comes up short vs. Rams in Divisional Round

NFL Divisional Round: Biggest winners and losers from Saturday's stunning playoff doubleheader

Offseason QB market preview: Russell Wilson, Tua Tagovailoa, Derek Carr among compelling names

Next Woman Up: Jane Skinner Goodell, Co-Executive Producer of 'Earnin' It: The NFL's Forward Progress'

Michael F. Florio's 2021 fantasy football lessons learned

FROM THE CLUBS

Photos: Bengals celebrate Divisional Round win

Raiders surprise Las Vegas principal with Super Bowl LVI tickets

Children's Hospital junior reporters interview Broncos players

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Saints legend Steve Gleason wins NCAA Inspiration Award

neworleanssaints.com

Justin Simmons provides support to 'Speak Life: The Musical,' aiming to end bullying

denverbroncos.com

Darren Waller surprises couple with Super Bowl LVI tickets

Bucs' D-line launches first of 24 mobile food pantries for families in need

Alec Ingold's classroom donations help students and teachers at Strong Start Academy

John Madden's impact on Ron Rivera's coaching development

washingtonfootball.com

How Damien Harris' childhood influenced his football-giving tradition

Rams launch scholarship providing first-generation students financial support

Bills players award five $50K grants to support non-profits

buffalobills.com

Rams highlight Inspire Change efforts that are creating positive change

Lee Smith was mic'd up for the first time in 11 years

AtlantaFalcons.com

Making the Brand: Jason Wright on final renaming steps

WashingtonFootball.com

Emotions running high for Ben Roethlisberger

Eagles launch 'End Philly Gun Violence' with Social Justice Fund

PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Steve Atwater reflects on Dan Reeves' legacy

DenverBroncos.com

Brent Musberger remembers John Madden

Remembering John Madden's best quotes

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