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Darnold 'shut a lot of people up,' Macdonald says Darnold 'shut a lot of people up,' Macdonald says

Sam Darnold answered questions about his big-game ability resoundingly, leading the Seahawks to a win over the Rams in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday night.

Vrabel: Pats' turnaround rooted in belief, identity Vrabel: Pats' turnaround rooted in belief, identity

The Patriots completed a remarkable turnaround under coach Mike Vrabel, earning a trip to the Super Bowl after winning just eight games total the past two seasons.

Payton rues 4th-down call after stalling in snow Payton rues 4th-down call after stalling in snow

Broncos coach Sean Payton said he will find several "regrets'' in Sunday's AFC Championship Game loss to the Patriots, most notably when he passed up points in the second quarter.

Stafford mum on future as Rams left reeling in loss Stafford mum on future as Rams left reeling in loss

Matthew Stafford declined to discuss if he'd be back next season after the Rams suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Seahawks in the NFC title game.

Stidham: Wish I put team in better spot to win Stidham: Wish I put team in better spot to win

Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham found out Sunday just how rugged uncharted football ground can be. Filling in for injured starter Bo Nix, he threw for just 133 yards in the loss.

Rooney to fans: Steelers 'excited' about McCarthy Rooney to fans: Steelers 'excited' about McCarthy

Steelers owner Art Rooney II cited Mike McCarthy's previous accomplishments as an NFL head coach and his ability to develop quarterbacks as the traits that led the organization to tab the 62-year-old Pittsburgh native as the franchise's head coach.

Minnesota teams, NBPA call for peace amid unrest Minnesota teams, NBPA call for peace amid unrest

The Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx as well as the NBPA spoke out Sunday about the fatal shootings by federal agents in the state, calling for a de-escalation of tensions and peace.

Sources: Giants hire Wilson as Harbaugh's DC Sources: Giants hire Wilson as Harbaugh's DC

The Giants are hiring former Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson for the same role on John Harbaugh's staff, sources told ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jordan Raanan on Sunday.

📝 Mel Kiper's debut 2026 NFL mock draft 📝 Mel Kiper's debut 2026 NFL mock draft

Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?