Jamaal Williams named NFC offensive player of the week

By kickoff of Sunday night’s game between Detroit and Green Bay, the Lions knew they’d been eliminated from playoff contention. But Detroit made sure Green Bay wasn’t getting a ticket to the dance either with its 20-16 victory. Running back Jamaal Williams was a big part of that and now he’s been named the final [more]

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No fifth-year option decision on Jeff Okudah yet

Cornerback Jeff Okudah‘s first two seasons with the Lions were filled with injuries that limited him to 10 games, but he spent a lot more time in the lineup in 2022. Okudah started 15 games and finished the year with 73 tackles, an interception he returned for a touchdown, seven passes defensed, and a forced [more]

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Doug Pederson: We need to be better offensively

The Jaguars got the win they needed to make the playoffs against the Titans last Saturday, but it wasn’t because their offense came up with a top performance at the biggest moment. Jacksonville trailed all night, but Josh Allen returned a fumble by Titans quarterback Josh Dobbs for a game-winning touchdown late in the fourth [more]

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Ron Rivera: We’re going into this offseason’s QB search in a much better place

The Commanders went into the 2022 offseason looking for the right answer at quarterback and they didn’t find it. A trade for Carson Wentz didn’t spark a rebound in the quarterback’s play and Taylor Heinicke‘s run of wins after Wentz’ finger injury ran into a brick wall in the final week of the season. That [more]

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Brian Daboll: I really think playoff experience is an overrated thing

Giants head coach Brian Daboll was part of five Super Bowl champions during two stints as an assistant with the Patriots and he coached in several playoff games with the Bills in recent years, but his team doesn’t have the same kind of playoff experience. The Giants haven’t been to the playoffs since 2016 and [more]

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Georgia’s Jalen Carter makes it official that he’s turning pro

Last year, Georgia’s defensive line had three first-round picks: Travon Walker went first overall to the Jaguars, Jordan Davis went 13th overall to the Eagles, and Devonte Wyatt went 28th overall to the Packers. And many people think Jalen Carter is the best defensive lineman Georgia has had, better than any of those first-round picks. [more]

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PFT’s final 2022 NFL power rankings

1. 49ers (13-4; last edition No. 1): Nearly 30 years later, Super Bowl win No. 7 could be coming. 2. Bills (13-3; No. 2): Nearly 30 years later, Super Bowl appearance No. 5 — and win No. 1 — could be coming. 3. Chiefs (14-3; No. 3): Neutral site or not for the AFC title [more]

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