jeudi 31 janvier 2019

New on SI: The Best of Gronk, According to Patriots Teammates and Rams

Sunday could be Rob Gronkowski's final game. Instead of looking forward, we asked players to look back on their favorite Gronk memories.

New on SI: Super Bowl Odds Update: Patriots Steady Betting Favorite

Have the spread and total changed at all for the Super Bowl this week?

New on SI: Patriots vs. Rams Betting Preview: New England’s Offense Enters Super Bowl LIII on a Roll

The Patriots are 8-0 straight up and 7-1 against the spread since the start of 2016 when facing an opponent that’s averaging at least 7.5 yards per pass attempt.

New on SI: Ndamukong Suh Not Afraid of Poking the Bear: What We Learned at Media Availability

Today we learned that Ndamukong Suh does not consider Tom Brady to be a bear, why Stephen Gostkowski watches videos of his kicks before games, some weird Patriots’ technology and more.

New on SI: Ndamukong Suh Remains True to His Unique Self on Biggest Stage of His Career

Ndamukong Suh is not the best defensive player in the Super Bowl, but he might be the most important one. And on football's biggest stage, he has the opportunity to help redefine his legacy. 

New on SI: Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell Scalped Super Bowl Tickets and Spent Earnings at Chili's

Thompson and co-star Kel Mitchell sold their tickets for "super bread," or $2,500, which they took straight to Chili's.

New on SI: Super Bowl Commercials Hub 2019: Tracking Ads Released Ahead of Patriots vs. Rams

Watch all of Super Bowl LIII's commercials and teasers.

New on SI: OUT: Carol Channing. IN: Led Zeppelin ... We Recast Every Super Bowl Halftime Show

Out: Carol Channing. In: Led Zeppelin. You get the idea—here’s who should have played every Super Bowl halftime show, from I to LIII

New on SI: Watch: Jared Goff, Todd Gurley Star in Pizza Hut Super Bowl Commercial

The Rams stars are shown lying down on a football field, enjoying a view of the clouds alongside an open pizza box.

New on SI: Ravens Super Bowl Hero Jacoby Jones Credits His Speed to His Father Being a Crackhead

Jones jokingly told Bleacher Report that "all that s--t [his father] was smoking was probably in my genes."

New on SI: Federal Judge Rules in Favor of NFL, Rejects Saints Fan's Request for Rematch vs. Rams

The Rams won the Jan. 20 game in overtime and are set to play the New England Patriots in Sunday’s Super Bowl in Atlanta.

New on SI: Report: Jerry Jones Not Expected to Extend Jason Garrett's Contract

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is reportedly not expected to extend head coach Jason Garrett's contract.

New on SI: How Many Super Bowls Has Tom Brady Won?

How many Super Bowls has Tom Brady won?

New on SI: Devin McCourty Using His NFL Platform to Shine the Light on Social Justice Causes

This week the Player Coalition, of which McCourty is a governing member, announced a partnership with six non-profit organizations, including the National Juvenile Defender Center—an organization important to McCourty.

New on SI: Report: Jeffery Simmons, Preston Williams Not Invited to Scouting Combine Over Past Issues

Jeffery Simmons and Preston Williams have not been invited to the NFL Scouting Combine over past issues involving violence

New on SI: The Patriots’ Philosophies on Texting Back

When you have been to this many Super Bowls, you know the avalanche of congratulatory texts is part of the deal. Belichick has his advice, but players take their own approaches on the question of whether or not to text back.

New on SI: Five Super Bowl Props That Are Strong Bets to Cash

Betting on (and winning) prop bets is one of the best parts of the Super Bowl. We've picked out our five favorite ones from this year's batch. 

New on SI: Rob Gronkowski's Blocking Can Key Patriots’ Run Game in Super Bowl 53

He's known for catching passes and scoring touchdowns, but blocking is another area where Rob Gronkowski's excels.

New on SI: A Patriots Super Bowl Run in Four Acts: III, Masters of the Midseason Move

New England has helped sustain its dynasty by identifying needs after the season starts, and plugging those holes with smart trades. 

New on SI: Julian Edelman Surprises 7th Grade Female QB With Super Bowl Tickets After She Was Bullied

Seventh grade QB Dejah Rondeau got to meet her favorite player, Julian Edelman, who surprised her with Super Bowl tickets.

New on SI: Super Bowl LIII Predictions: The MMQB’s Picks for the Winner, Score and MVP

One game left. Will the Patriots or the Rams take home the Lombardi Trophy? The MMQB staff makes their predictions for the winner, score and MVP.

New on SI: From Farm to Field, and Every Point Between: How a Cow Becomes a Football

You’ve seen it snapped, thrown, kicked and spiked. But chances are you’ve never considered the origin story of an NFL ball—or how painstaking the process is to get every detail just right.

New on SI: Refs Don't Want to Be the Story of Super Bowl 53, But They're Getting Unprecedented Attention

Officials these days have gone from obscurity to the spotlight. The seven men who will share the field with the players can only hope to stay out of the headlines.

New on SI: Five Belichick Protégés Explain His Two Decades of Patriots Success

For those who worked under Bill Belichick and became head coaches themselves, the enormity of his achievement is all the more remarkable. 

New on SI: What Do NFL Players Do to Get Good Sleep the Night Before the Super Bowl? Nothing Special

We polled Rams and Patriots who have played in the Super Bowl before about their habits the night before the big game, and it turns out there's no secret to getting quality shut-eye. 

mercredi 30 janvier 2019

New on SI: A Very Slater Super Bowl: What Super Bowl LIII Means for a Rams Great and a Patriots Captain

Jackie Slater will witness his son Matthew compete against his former Rams team with a Super Bowl title on the line. 

New on SI: DeSean Jackson Says He Would Like to Play With Los Angeles Rams

Jackson still has one year remaining on his contract with Tampa Bay.

New on SI: Kurt Warner Refuses to Discuss Whether Pats Taped Practices, More From Super Bowl Media Availability

Former Rams quarterback Kurt Warner remained tight-lipped about whether or not he thinks the Patriots taped their practices during Super Bowl XXXVI, something his teammate Marshall Faulk insists happened. Also, an advertising deal for C.J. Anderson, Rob Gronkowski enjoys being tickled and more from Super Bowl week.

New on SI: 2 Chainz, Adam Scott Star in First Expenseable Super Bowl Commercial

The 30-second ad was released on Tuesday.

New on SI: As NFL Issues Become More Polarizing, Roger Goodell Must Find a Way to Better Engage

At his yearly Super Bowl press conference, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell took the stage and said a whole lot of nothing in the face of real, concerning issues plaguing the league right now.

New on SI: Browns Tried Drafting Cameron Jordan After Saints Had Already Picked Him in First Round

Jordan Cameron and Cameron Jordan getting drafted in the same year proved to be a bit confusing for the Browns.

New on SI: Amazon Releases Self-Aware Super Bowl Commercial on Rejected Voice Activated Devices

Amazon's 2019 Super Bowl commercial shows a few ideas for Alexa products that don't end well.

New on SI: Robert Kraft Has No Reservations About Extending Tom Brady's Contract After 2019

Tom Brady's contract expires after 2019, but Patriots owner Robert Kraft sees the QB sticking around for the foreseeable future.

New on SI: Roger Goodell's Super Bowl Press Conference Covered Josh Gordon, NFC Blown Call, Kaepernick

Roger Goodell spoke on the NFC Championship's blown call, Colin Kaepernick and more.

New on SI: RoboChild Will Haunt Your Dreams Forever After TurboTax Super Bowl Commercial

TurboTax teased its Super Bowl commercial and introduced the world to RoboChild.

New on SI: Roger Goodell Says NFL Teams Decide Whether to Sign Kaepernick if He Can Help Them Win

"Our clubs are the ones that make decisions of players they want on their roster," Goodell said about Kaepernick's situation.

New on SI: What Time Is the Super Bowl? We Asked Theoretical Physicist Carlo Rovelli

Looking to watch the Rams and Patriots play in Super Bowl 53 on Sunday, but don’t know what time the game starts? We have the answer you need.

New on SI: Redskins Hire Rob Ryan as Inside Linebackers Coach

Ryan has not coached since the 2016 season.

New on SI: Roger Goodell on NFC Championship No-Call: Officials are Human, Technology Won't Solve Issue

Goodell said the controversial no-call is "a play that should be called."

New on SI: JuJu Smith-Schuster: Keep Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell on Steelers, 'Let's Stop All the Bull----'

The Pittsburgh wide receiver made the comments on NFL Network's "RapSheet and Friends" podcast.

New on SI: Watch: Michael Vick Admits He Cried Over Eagles QB Battle With Nick Foles

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick said he cried over a position battle with Nick Foles when he played for the Eagles under coach Chip Kelly.

New on SI: Watch: Chance the Rapper Remixes Backstreet Boys’ 'I Want It That Way' in Doritos’ Super Bowl Ad

The rapper and the boy band perform a remixed version of “I Want It That Way” for Dorito's Super Bowl Sunday commercial.

New on SI: Did Sean Payton Really Wear a Roger Goodell Clown Shirt During His Press Conference?

Internet sleuths are investigating whether Sean Payton is wearing Barstool Sports' Roger Goodell Clown shirt.

New on SI: A Patriots Super Bowl Run in Four Acts: II, Why the Pats of September Are Not the Pats of January

Humbling September defeats often make the Patriots look vulnerable. Don’t be fooled—or game plan that way. It all makes sense in the big picture.

New on SI: Sean Payton Holed Up in His Room For Three Days Watching Netflix After Loss to Rams

This is the opposite of how he reacted after the Minneapolis Miracle. 

New on SI: Report: NFL to Consider Proposal for Coaches' Challenges on Judgment Calls

The propsal hopes to help avoid the type of missed call seen during the NFC Championship game in New Orleans.

New on SI: For His Teammates, Josh Gordon Is Out of Sight, Out of Mind—Per the Patriot Way

If you ask Patriots players and coaches, they’ll say Gordon made a real impact on and off the field in the three months that he was in New England. But has anyone maintained that relationship?

New on SI: Watch: Texans' Deshaun Watson Surprises Mom With House Renovations

Deshaun Watson's mother is a survivor of throat cancer.

New on SI: Super Bowl Preview: For the Rams to Win, They’ve Got to Stifle the Run—and That Inside Pass

An L.A. defense that relies on splash plays will have to adjust its schemes to handle New England’s power running/inside passing game. 

New on SI: The Weight of the Red Flag on Super Bowl Sunday

Deciding whether or not to challenge a play looms larger than ever in the Super Bowl. A look at past coaches and their red-flag philosophies in the biggest game of the year, and why history suggests Belichick and McVay will fare well with their challenges on Sunday.

New on SI: How the Rams’ Rookies Leave an Impact on This Veteran-Laden Team

Los Angeles had the fewest rookie snaps of any team in the league, instead relying on veteran talent to reach the Super Bowl. So what role exactly do this year’s rookies play?

mardi 29 janvier 2019

New on SI: Super Bowl Props Analysis: Halftime Show, Anthem, Gatorade Shower

Pop rock band Maroon 5 will take center stage as the featured act during the Super Bowl 53 halftime show in Atlanta this Sunday, and bettors will have the opportunity to wager on several Super Bowl props involving them.

New on SI: So Far This Super Bowl Media Week, It’s Clear the Rams Aren’t Intimidated by the Patriots

So far this Super Bowl week hasn’t yielded any major storylines to follow (yet!), but Tuesday’s media availability gave us a handful of things to follow. Here’s what you might have missed.

New on SI: As Per Usual, Roger Goodell Only Has Himself to Blame for Latest NFL Controversy Blowing Up

Roger Goodell has wrestled with a lot of controversies in his tenure, and there tends to be a common theme: they explode and the smoke lingers. That's the route the latest one has gone. 

New on SI: Charlie Weis Predicts New England Patriots Will 'Stomp On' Rams in Super Bowl LIII

The former Patriots offensive coordinator fully expects a blowout win for New England on Sunday.

New on SI: Elandon Roberts Says Bill Belichick 'Isn't as Mean as Y'all Think He Is'

Elandon Roberts shares a little insight on Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.

New on SI: Tom Brady Says LeBron James Is the Better Athlete Between the Two, but Is That True?

It's time to settle the debate.

New on SI: Watch: Rams WR Brandin Cooks Surprises Facility Employee With Super Bowl Tickets

Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks surprised the team's custodian with Super Bowl LIII tickets for him and his son. 

New on SI: Tony Romo Predicts 28–24 Super Bowl Score, Won't Pick A Winner

Romo will make his Super Bowl debut as an analyst for CBS.

New on SI: Watch: Female College Football Player Stars in Toyota Super Bowl LIII Commercial

Antoinette Harris plays free safety at East Los Angeles College.

New on SI: Watch: Clinton Portis Says He Used to Take a Hennessy Shot Before NFL Games

Clinton Portis rushed for nearly 10,000 yards during his nine-year NFL career.

New on SI: How Much Are Super Bowl Tickets? Price Information, Cheapest Seats Ahead of Sunday

Here's a look at how much you can purchase Super Bowl tickets for.

New on SI: President Trump to Sit Down for Super Bowl Sunday Interview with CBS

President Trump skipped the traditional Super Bowl Sunday interview last year.

New on SI: Research Shows Goat Emoji is Used Most Often in Connection with Tom Brady's Big Games

The number of goat emoji's tweeted surges when the Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has a big game.

New on SI: How the Super Bowl’s Opening Night Has Evolved into the Spectacle It Is Today

The Super Bowl’s first media availability with both teams—now called Super Bowl Opening Night—has gone from a utilitarian afternoon to a bizarre circus of events which is televised and to which fans can buy tickets. And it's everything the NFL wants it to be.

New on SI: Patriots' Safety Devin McCourty to Consider Retirement if New England Wins Super Bowl

McCourty, 31, has spent nine seasons in New England. This season his twin brother, Jason, joined him on the Patriots.

New on SI: For Rob Gronkowski, Hollywood Awaits. Can He Make It There?

Action hero, comedy star, reality TV host—If the Patriots tight end does decide that Super Bowl LIII is his last game, he’s got options on the screen, big or small. We examine his oeuvre so far, and explore what might come next. 

New on SI: A Patriots' Super Bowl Run in Four Acts: I, Tom Brady's Off-Kilter Offseason

Tom Brady's season began with an offseason unlike any other. It didn't slow him down in his pursuit of a ninth Super Bowl appearance.

New on SI: Rams' Male Cheerleaders to Make History with Super Bowl Appearance

Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies will be the first male cheerleaders to perform at the Super Bowl not as part of a non-traditional co-ed squad.

New on SI: Patriots' Rob Gronkowski Needs 'Downtime' After Super Bowl Before Deciding on Playing Future

Rob Gronkowski turns 30 in May.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Three Quarterbacks Selected in the Top 10 Picks

The top players heading into April’s NFL draft remain the same, but with the NFL coaching carousel nearly stopped and the Senior Bowl in the rearview mirror, how do the remainder of the picks shake out below the top four?

New on SI: Brian Flores and the Moments With the Woman Who Made Him

His life is changing in ways he never could have imagined—on Sunday Flores will call defensive plays in a Super Bowl for the first time, after which he’s expected to be named an NFL head coach at age 37. As it has all unfolded, his mother, the toughest person he knows, has been on his mind and in his heart more than ever.

New on SI: Super Bowl Preview: For the Patriots to Win, They Should Follow the Lions’ Lead

The key to a New England victory lies in how Detroit and Belichick disciple Matt Patricia disrupted the L.A. juggernaut in December.

New on SI: The Sights and Sounds of Super Bowl Opening Night

Media night was ridiculous as usual, but there were some snippets worth your attention

lundi 28 janvier 2019

New on SI: Tom Brady at Ease at Just Another Super Bowl Media Night

Tom Brady has had a legendary career, but he showcased how he should be remembered off of it at Super Bowl LIII Opening Night.

New on SI: Alex Smith’s Unknown Football Future, No Reason to Worry About Todd Gurley’s Benching, More NFL News

Also, Demarcus Lawrence's message to the Cowboys, Roger Goodell will finally address the missed pass interference, the coaching carousel continues to spin and more.

New on SI: Report: Josh Gordon Remains in Inpatient Drug Treatment Facility

The Patriots are reportedly paying for Gordon's treatment in Gainesville, Florida.

New on SI: Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Texted Rams Coach Sean McVay After 'Basically' Every Game

The two coaches playing for the Suber Bowl were communicating with each other throughout the season.

New on SI: For the Rams’ Dante Fowler, a Midseason Trade, and a Career Rebirth

Languishing in Jacksonville, the former third-overall pick found new football life on a welcoming L.A. team—and he’s paid the Rams back, big-time. 

New on SI: Tony Romo, Jim Nantz Watched 'A Star is Born' Together

Apparently, Tony Romo is a big fan of U2.

New on SI: Tom Brady’s Oldest Former Patriots Teammates Reveal Just How Far the QB Has Come

Just how old is the Patriots’ quarterback? At Super Bowl LIII, he'll be cheered on by a handful of former teammates aged 53 and older. What do some of these guys remember from their time playing with Brady?

New on SI: Madden NFL's Official Simulation Predicts Rams Win vs. Patriots in Super Bowl LIII

The Madden simulation has correctly predicted the Patriots' Super Bowl outcomes in three of four trips.

New on SI: NFL to Release 100th Anniversary Celebration Super Bowl Commercial with Current, Former Stars

The all-star cast features 44 retired and active players.

New on SI: Rams' Nickell Robey-Coleman: 'Age Has Definitely Taken a Toll' on Tom Brady

Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman said Tom Brady doesn't look the same as he used to.

New on SI: NFL Admits No-Call In NFC Championship Game, Wants Lawsuit Tossed

NFL admits in court documents that calls in NFC Championship game were missed.

New on SI: The Case for Liking—or at Least Appreciating—the Patriots

They might be villains, but you'll probably never see anything like this again

dimanche 27 janvier 2019

New on SI: Welcome to the Super Bowl, Where Patriots-Rams Is the NFL in Microcosm

The character and style of the two contenders in Atlanta, in the opinion of one NFL playoff coach who faced them both this year, embodies the state of play in the NFL in 2018—and Matt Nagy details how New England and L.A. will match up on Sunday. Plus, how the Rams’ run is pumping up the L.A. market, the big issues for the runner-up Saints and Chiefs, major movers during Senior Bowl week, and the latest on coaching moves—and that non-call.   

New on SI: Jason Witten Botches Touchdown Call, Breaks MVP Trophy at Pro Bowl

Broadcaster Jason Witten had a day to forget at the 2019 Pro Bowl on Sunday. 

New on SI: Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster (Knee Contusion) Ruled Questionable to Return to Pro Bowl

Smith-Schuster was tackled from behind during the first half.

New on SI: Watch: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Can't Stop Throwing No-Look Passes at Pro Bowl

Patrick Mahomes threw a pass to JuJu Smith-Schuster in the Pro Bowl, but he wasn't looking at the Steelers wide receiver when he tossed it.

New on SI: Saints' Cameron Jordan Calls Out NFC Championship Officials With T-Shirt at Pro Bowl

Cameron Jordan has some suggestions for the NFL and how it should handle officiating blunders going forward.

New on SI: Report: NFL Allowed Four Game Officials Based in Southern California to Work NFC Championship

The NFL is reportedly being questioned for allowing those referees to work the game.

New on SI: Tom Brady Says There's 'Zero' Chance He Retires After Super Bowl LIII

Brady, 41, is in his 19th NFL season.

New on SI: Report: Redskins Planning for Alex Smith to Miss 2019 With Broken Leg

Smith suffered a compound fracture against the Texans on Nov. 18.

New on SI: Rams CB Nickell Robey-Coleman Claims Ball was Tipped on Missed Pass Interference

Robey-Coleman was fined $26,739 for his hit on Saints WR Tommylee Lewis

New on SI: Watch: Ref Confronted Over No-Call in Rams-Saints Game While Officiating College Basketball Game

Vinovich was refereeing a college basketball game between BYU and St. Mary's.

New on SI: Watch: Patriots' Patrick Chung Ahead of Super Bowl LIII: 'We're Gonna Go There and Kick Their A--, Baby'

The Patriots will face the Rams in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday, Feb. 3.

New on SI: Report: Steelers 'Exploring' Trade Options With Antonio Brown, Door for 2019 Return Still Open

Steelers owner Art Rooney II said it's "hard to envision" Brown returning to Pittsburgh in 2019. 

vendredi 25 janvier 2019

New on SI: The Bears' New Kicker Once Double-Doinked a Field Goal Through the Uprights

The Bears' new kicker has one thing in common with Cody Parkey.

New on SI: Terrell Owens Is Under the Impression that Antonio Brown Wants to Leave the Steelers

Owens said he is under the impression that Brown "wants to move on" from the Steelers.

New on SI: Report: Sean Payton Spoke to Roger Goodell Over Controversial Missed Pass Interference Call

Goodell also reportedly spoke to Saints owner Gayle Benson.

New on SI: Nickell Robey-Coleman Fined $26,739 for Unflagged Hit on Tommylee Lewis in NFC Title Game

Rams CB Nickell Robey-Coleman was fined $26,739 for his unflagged hit on Saints WR Tommylee Lewis.

New on SI: Watch: Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy Rails Against NFC Championship Blown Call on Senate Floor

Cassidy: "The state of Louisiana is outraged because of what happened in the Superdome last Sunday.

New on SI: Tom Brady: “You Think I Play This S--- to Go to Pro Bowls?”

Brandon Spikes shared his favorite story from his time in New England, and it's a lesson he got on Tom Brady's priorities.

New on SI: Teammates on Kyler Murray's Love Football

The Heisman-winning two-sport star has a decision to make between baseball and football. A big factor: Where is his heart? One Oklahoma teammate says Murray has talked about that.

New on SI: Report: Adam Vinatieri, Colts Finalizing One-Year Contract for 24th Season

Vinatieri, 46, is the NFL's all-time leading scorer with 2,600 career points.

New on SI: On Further Review, the First Rams-Patriots Super Bowl Was Not an Upset

The first time around, we didn’t know that the Pats had all-timers at coach and QB. Or that the Rams would sink themselves.

New on SI: Report: Bears Searching for Cody Parkey Replacement After Double Doink Missed FG

Chicago worked out former Jets kicker Nick Folk on Friday. 

New on SI: Chad Johnson Says He Saw the FBI Arrest Trump Aide Roger Stone at 6 a.m.

“FBI arrested my neighbor Roger before my morning jog,” Ochocinco wrote.

New on SI: At the Senior Bowl, the 49ers and Raiders Get a Head Start on the Draft

For the two NFL staffs that coach the Senior Bowl, the chance to see and evaluate the whole player—on field and off—can pay off big. 

New on SI: What Was the NFL Like During the Last Patriots-Rams Super Bowl?

What was the state of affairs in the NFL last time the Patriots and Rams met in the Super Bowl? Where do we begin ...

jeudi 24 janvier 2019

New on SI: Goodell's Silence on Saints-Rams No-Call Is Deafening

While the controversy has created a circus, a Saints player's request to hear from the commissioner is more than sensible.

New on SI: Does Pat Patriot Have Any Legal Options After Getting Hit by Jamal Adams?

While Pat Patriot appears to be okay for now, a player might want to think twice and consider the implications in the event the mascot does suffer an injury.

New on SI: Saints TE Benjamin Watson Calls Out Roger Goodell for Silence on NFC Championship Controversy

Watson said Goodell was being "disrespectful and dismissive" to NFL fans.

New on SI: Report: Steve Spagnuolo Hired as New Chiefs Defensive Coordinator

Steve Spagnuolo has reportedly been hired to replace Bob Sutton as the Chiefs' defensive coordinator.

New on SI: Panthers QB Cam Newton Underwent Arthroscopic Surgery on Right Shoulder

Newton missed the final two games of the regular season with shoulder soreness.

New on SI: Baltimore Ravens Sign John Harbaugh to Four-Year Contract Extension

Harbaugh had one year remaining on his existing deal.

New on SI: Tom Brady’s Instagram Hype Videos Are the Shot of Adrenaline You Didn’t Know You Needed

The recent videos on Brady’s Instagram account have filled the TB Times-sized hole left in this writer’s heart.

New on SI: Raiders QB Derek Carr Challenges ESPN Hosts Stephen A Smith, Max Kellerman to UFC Fight

Carr was upset by comments made by Smith and Max Kellerman on ESPN's First Take. 

New on SI: Jamal Adams Shocked His Tackle Sent Patriots Mascot to Hospital

Jamal Adams' tackle reportedly sent the Patriots mascot to the hosptial.

New on SI: 10-Year-Old Boy Wins Science Fair By Questioning if Tom Brady is a Cheater

Deflategate is under investigation again by this 10-year-old quarterback.

New on SI: Bill Belichick on Super Bowl: There’s Nothing in the Past That Does or Doesn’t Help Us

Patriots coach Bill Belichick isn't worried about last year's Super Bowl heading into this season's big game against the Rams. 

New on SI: Big Lebowski Super Bowl Commercial Coming? Jeff Bridges Teases Return of The Dude

Bridges' most famous role debuted in 1998. 

New on SI: Watch: This is The Medical Marijuana Super Bowl Commercial That CBS Didn't Want to Air

Here's the medical marijuana ad that CBS reportedly rejected.

New on SI: NFL Reports 29% Drop in Concussions During 2018 Season, Practices

The NFL announced 214 diagnosed concussions in 2018, which is down from the 281 in 2017.

New on SI: ‘Food Porn’ Makes Its Super Bowl Debut in Frozen Food Ad

The ad is set to air in the third quarter of the game.

New on SI: The Last Time Atlanta Hosted a Super Bowl…

There was an epic ice storm, a dancing dot-com chimp, a nail-biter of a game and an All-Pro’s arrest on murder charges. Super Bowl XXXIV, at the turn of the century, was something else. Perhaps that’s why it took the NFL so long to return to Atlanta.

New on SI: Todd Gurley, the Tarboro-T and the Making of a Running Back

After a slow start as a high schooler in small-town Carolina, the Rams back made up ground quickly—very quickly—on the road to NFL stardom.

New on SI: Patriots-Rams "Almost the Worst Possible Combination of Teams" For Ticket Resellers

The Patriots and Rams will meet in Super Bowl LIII, which has led to reasonable ticket prices, as far as Super Bowls go.

New on SI: New Orleans Bars Will Air Saints’ Super Bowl Win Instead of Rams-Patriots

Some Saints fans can’t even bear to watch the Super Bowl. 

New on SI: Report: Browns Owner Jimmy Haslam Pressured Ex-GM Ray Farmer to Draft Johhny Manziel in 2014

Farmer reportedly targeted Teddy Bridgewater or Derek Carr in the second round. 

New on SI: Browns Apparently Think #DP Only Stands For Dawg Pound

The Browns might want to brush up on abbreviations that have multiple meanings.

New on SI: Report: Hue Jackson Told Browns GM John Dorsey to 'Get the F--- Out of My Office' Upon Firing

Jackson was fired in October 2018 after going 3–36 in three seasons with the Browns. 

New on SI: John Dorsey’s Tips for the Team With the No. 1 Pick

The Browns GM has some advice for the Cardinals about drafting first overall, including: Don’t show your hand too early.

New on SI: What’s So Important About a Super Bowl Jersey Color? Well, Everything

The Rams were quick to announce that they will wear their blue-and-yellow throwbacks against the Patriots in Super Bowl LIII. Given the superstitions around jersey color in the Super Bowl, is it the right decision?

mercredi 23 janvier 2019

New on SI: Tom Brady Leads Super Bowl LIII MVP Odds

Jared Goff (+225) and Aaron Donald (+2000) are the favorites for the Rams.

New on SI: Report: Diversity Group to Ask NFL to Add Entry-Level Positions for Minority Coaches

A diversity group reportedly plans to ask the NFL to add two entry-level positions per team to help increase the number of minority coaches in the league.

New on SI: Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Jokes He Loves Refs, Acknowledges Human Error Ahead of Super Bowl

Patriots owner Robert Kraft joked that, "We have one game left, so I love the refs," in response to the controversial no call in the NFC Championship on Sunday.

New on SI: Jerry Jones Doesn't Understand Why Officials Overturned Julian Edelman's Muffed Punt

Jones weighed in on championship weekend's officiating controversies, questioning how the referees overturned the Chiefs fourth-quarter fumble recovery.

New on SI: Rams' Andrew Whitworth: Saints Using Missed Pass Interference as an 'Excuse' for Loss

"It's just one of those things that's a slippery slope, and it's an excuse," Andrew Whitworth said.

New on SI: All Eyes on Daniel Jones, Drew Lock at Senior Bowl

The quarterbacks, trying to unseat Dwayne Haskins as the consensus QB1, were the headliners of the first day of practice. Plus, other players who stood out to scouts in attendance.

New on SI: At the Senior Bowl, Maryland Players Are Taking Steps to Move on From Jordan McNair’s Death

Maryland’s football program now bears a black mark after the death of Jordan McNair, and NFL draft prospects Byron Cowart and Darnell Savage are doing their best to move on.

New on SI: Buffalo Wild Wings Will Give Out Free Wings If the Super Bowl Goes to Overtime

An overtime finish on Super Bowl Sunday means one thing: free wings.

New on SI: Everything Is Looking up for Patrick Mahomes

Heading into his first offseason as a superstar, the Chiefs’ young quarterback is about to realize both the positives and the pressures that come with that role.

New on SI: Report: Steve Spagnuolo Favored to be Chiefs Next Defensive Coordinator

Steve Spagnuolo is favored to replace Bob Sutton as the Chiefs defensive coordinator.

New on SI: The 20 Most Imporant Players in Super Bowl LIII

In a game of matchups, Patriots-Rams will be decided not just by Brady and Gronk, Goff and Gurley by less-heralded but critical contributors.   

New on SI: Cole Beasley on Cowboys' Offense: 'Front Office Pushes Who They Want to Get the Ball'

Cole Beasley is coming off the second best season of his career in which he had g5 catches for 672 yards and three touchdowns.

New on SI: Saints Cornerback P.J. Williams Arrested for Drunk Driving

P.J. Williams was previously arrested for driving under the influence right before the 2015 NFL draft.

New on SI: Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald Returning For 16th NFL Season

Larry Fitzgerald to return to the Cardinals for his 16th NFL season.

mardi 22 janvier 2019

New on SI: Five Players Who Could Be Traded During Super Bowl Week

This time last year we were shocked when Alex Smith was traded to Washington. Could we see a repeat during the run up to Patriots-Rams?

New on SI: Will Latest Case of Laser Pointer Usage Finally Cause NFL to Take Action?

Laser pointers are a safety risk, and the NFL needs to address this issue seriously before one of its players gets severely harmed. 

New on SI: UMass WR Says He's Run a 4.26 Hand-Timed 40-Yard Dash

Isabella also said he is preparing for the NFL Combine by training with Hall of Famer Randy Moss.

New on SI: Patriots Shut Up Rob Parker's Hot Take With Video of AFC Championship Game Highlights

The Patriots haven't forgotten what FSI contributor Rob Parker said ahead of the AFC Championship Game.

New on SI: John Elway Says Expanding Replays for Pass Interference 'Won't Work'

The Broncos GM and NFL competition committee member doesn't see the expansion of replays for pass interference as feasible.

New on SI: Chiefs Fire Defensive Coordinator Bob Sutton After AFC Championship Loss

Sutton's firing comes just two days after the Chiefs suffered a devastating overtime loss to the Patriots during the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead.

New on SI: Is the NFL Just Too Hard to Officiate?

Sunday’s officiating armageddon points up a harsh reality: Today’s game may be too fast and complex for anyone to call.

New on SI: Can the NFL Game Even Be Adequately Officiated Anymore?

To everyone watching the game on TV or not at field level, it was clear that Nickell Robey-Coleman’s hit on Tommylee Lewis should have been flagged. But the officials saw something different, illuminating just how difficult it can be to call an NFL game in real time.

New on SI: NFL Must Upgrade Technology in Wake of Blown Pass Interference Call

The NFL needs to use all available technology to protect the perception of the league, from both inside and outside

New on SI: Referees From NFC Championship Changed Hotels After Botched Pass Interference No-Call

Witnesses reportedly said one of the game officials was continually receiving threatening calls in the hotel lobby.

New on SI: New Orleans Lawyer Files Lawsuit Over Ending to Saints-Rams Game

Personal injury attorney Frank J. D’Amico Jr. calls himself “The Strong Arm.”

New on SI: Les Snead’s Decisions—Good and Bad—Have Paid Off, and Now the Rams Are Heading to the Super Bowl

Two years ago the Rams were a four-win team that hadn’t sniffed the playoffs in 12 season. But in a new city and with a new coach, they turned to ... the same-old GM? Here’s how Les Snead learned from his mistakes and finally got the right guys.

New on SI: CBS Rejects Medical Marijuana Commercial Proposed for Super Bowl LIII

The ad was pitched by the cannabis company Acreage Holdings.

New on SI: The Patriots Are Underdogs in Their Own Minds, and That’s What Matters

New England has mastered the dark art of harnessing negativity, and it’s riding it to a ninth Super Bowl of the Brady-Belichick era.

New on SI: Report NFL Investigating Laser Pointed at Tom Brady During AFC Championship

Lasergate?: The NFL reportedly looking into report of laser beam flashed at Tom Brady

lundi 21 janvier 2019

New on SI: How Difficult Would it Be to Install Replay for Pass Interference?

The NFL has balked at it, and not many people were demanding it—then Saints-Rams happened. How hard would it be to simply add pass interference to the list of reviewable plays?

New on SI: Patriots QB Tom Brady Favored to Win Super Bowl MVP Award

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady could win his sixth Super Bowl and fifth Super Bowl MVP award.  

New on SI: Super Bowl Betting Trends, Early Odds Update

The Patriots are 10-2 straight up and 9-3 against the spread over their last 12 playoff games, but will they continue that success against the Rams?

New on SI: Don't Expect Legal Remedies in Aftermath of Rams' Win Over Saints

While the commissioner does have power, it's extremely unlikely that either he or the courts would step in to alter the ending of Rams-Saints.

New on SI: Belichick’s Not Going Anywhere, What the Patriots and Rams Have in Common, More NFL News

Also, keep an eye on Michael Thomas’s contract negotiations, Andy Reid’s successful coaching tree, why NFL replay needs to be more streamlined and more.

New on SI: Saints Owner Gayle Benson to 'Aggressively Pursue Changes in NFL Policies' After Missed Call

Saints owner Gayle Benson issused a statement on the controversial no-pass interference call in the team's 26–23 loss to the Rams in the NFC Championship.

New on SI: Report: CBS Prepared to Give Tony Romo 'Substantial' Raise to Keep Him

The network is reportedly ready to do whatever it takes to keep Romo in the booth.

New on SI: Woman Named 'Dee Ford' Mistaken on Twitter for Being Chiefs LB Who Was Offsides

An innocent woman is being mistaken for being the Chiefs' linebacker who was offsides late in the AFC Championship.

New on SI: Eye Doctors Are Offering NFL Officials Free Eye Exams, Glasses After Rams-Saints Debacle

Referees should really take these people up on these free exams before next season starts.

New on SI: Mike Francesa Thought Todd Gurley Actually Swapped Jerseys With a Ref

Ever heard of Photoshop, Mike? 

New on SI: Michael Thomas Tweets About NFL Rule to Reverse Loss After Blown Call Costs Saints

This obscure NFL rule would technically allow the Saints a rematch.

New on SI: The NFL Must Change Its Overtime Rules

The Patriots-Chiefs game provides the league with the perfect example of why they must modernize their antiquated overtime rules.

New on SI: Super Bowl 53 Prop Bets Guide: Halftime Show, Commercial, National Anthem Odds and More

The initial Super Bowl LIII prop bets are out. Here's everything you need to know

New on SI: Report: NFL Competition Committee to Consider Making Pass Interference Calls Reviewable

The outcome of Sunday's NFC title game between the Saints and Rams could potentially prompt a change.

New on SI: Patriots vs. Rams History: All-Time Head-to-Head Results

Super Bowl LIII won't be the first time these two teams clash on the big stage.

New on SI: Patriots-Chiefs Earns Highest-Rated Program on TV since Super Bowl LII

The AFC Championship was the highest-rated late-window conference championship match-up in seven years.

New on SI: Super Bowl LIII Features Record-Setting Age Gaps Between Quarterbacks and Coaches

The age differences between the Patriots quarterback and coach compared to the Rams quarterback and coach is drastic.

New on SI: Eagles Players Respond to Report Criticizing Carson Wentz: 'None of That Is True'

Wentz' teammates took to Twitter to praise the quarterback's leadership.

New on SI: NFL Announces 2019 International Series Matchups

NFL announces international series matchups for next season.

New on SI: Watch: Tom Brady's Instagram Post After Reaching His Ninth Super Bowl Is Too Perfect

Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and the New England Patriots are not going anywhere.

New on SI: Sports Page Roundup: Patriots, Rams To Meet In Super Bowl LIII

"Reffing Unbelievable": See how newspapers around the country covered the NFL conference title games.

New on SI: It’s a Rams-Patriots Super Bowl, and an Officiating Nightmare

After dramatic overtime wins, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are headed to their ninth (!) Super Bowl together, to face off against young Jared Goff and Sean McVay. But the talk today is all about an obvious, game-deciding blown call, and what the NFL must do to address an officiating crisis.

New on SI: Early Super Bowl Preview: Belichick’s Old-School Plan for a New Rams Juggernaut

The first time they faced the Rams in the Super Bowl, Belichick’s underdog Patriots used an aggressive tactic to shut down Marshall Faulk. Why calling on a similar game plan could be the formula for slowing Sean McVay’s high-powered offense.

New on SI: The End Is Not Coming Anytime Soon for Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the Patriots

Another AFC conference championship, another signature Patriots’ victory in which Brady and this dynasty make the remarkable seem routine.

dimanche 20 janvier 2019

New on SI: Chiefs Came So Close Yet So Far Against the Patriots in the AFC Title Game

The Patriots spoiled the Chiefs’ opportunity—the closest the team has come in years—to bring the Hunt Trophy back to Kansas City.

New on SI: Super Bowl LIII Storylines We're Sick Of Already

Let the Super Bowl media circus begin! But could we maybe skip these storylines?

New on SI: Which NFL Player has the Most Super Bowl Appearances?

Find out Which NFL Player has the most Super Bowl appearances

New on SI: The Biggest Officiating Controversies of NFL's Championship Weekend

A blown pass interference in New Orleans headlined a day of questionable officiating. 

New on SI: Tom Brady Sought Out Patrick Mahomes in Locker Room After AFC Championship Win Over Chiefs

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New on SI: Tom Brady Drops F-Bomb on Live TV After Patriots' AFC Championship Victory

Tom Brady said returning to the Super Bowl is "unf------believable, bro."

New on SI: Perfectly Imperfect Rams Celebrate Bizarre NFC Conference Championship Victory

This NFC conference championship will be remembered not for how the Rams won it—overcoming the sea of noise hindering the Los Angeles offense—but for the missed pass interference call against the Saints, which ultimately proved to be the difference-maker. 

New on SI: Tom Brady's Super Bowl History: Every Win and Loss

Brady has more wins than losses in nine Super Bowl appearances.

New on SI: Super Bowl LIII Opening Line, Total for Patriots vs. Rams

The Rams opened as favorites, but there's been some early action on both the spread and total. 

New on SI: Who is the Youngest Coach to Ever Win a Super Bowl?

This NFL head coach won a championship at 36 years old.

New on SI: How Many Playoff Comebacks Does Tom Brady Have?

Brady has completed a ridiculous number of come-from-behind wins.

New on SI: WATCH: Patriots Beat Chiefs in Overtime on Rex Burkhead Touchdown, Will Face Rams in Super Bowl

New England is on to the Super Bowl after beating Kansas City in the AFC Championship.

New on SI: Dee Ford Offsides Penalty Negates Chiefs Interception on Late Patriots Touchdown Drive

The Chiefs had the chance to put the game away with less than a minute left to play.

New on SI: Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Sends AFC Championship to OT After Tom Brady Leads TD Drive

It's the second overtime of the day. 

New on SI: Saints Left in a State of Disbelief After Missed Pass Interference Ends Their Magical Season

The players in the New Orleans locker room were nearly at a loss for words following their stunning loss to the Rams in the NFC championship game.

New on SI: Rams Will Wear Throwback Uniforms at Super Bowl LIII

The Rams will take the field in Atlanta donning royal blue, yellow and white.

New on SI: What Time is Super Bowl 2019?

This year's game will be broadcast on CBS. 

New on SI: WATCH: Referees Overturn Muffed Punt Call, Rule Julian Edelman Never Touched Ball

The Chiefs had a muffed punt recovery overturned after referees determined Julian Edelman didn't touch the ball. 

New on SI: Julian Edelman Has His Ball Don't Lie Moment

After a muffed punt was controversially overturned, the Chiefs intercepted Tom Brady on a pass that went off Julian Edelman's fingertips. 

New on SI: The Best Twitter Reactions to Rams' Win Over Saints After Controversial No-Call

The Rams beat the Saints 26–23 on a 57-yard field goal in overtime in the NFC Championship on Sunday. 

New on SI: Rams RB Todd Gurley Trolls Saints Fans with Doctored Photo of Uniform Exchange with Referee

Todd Gurley posted a photoshopped picture of him trading uniforms with  referee. 

New on SI: WATCH: Rams Celebrate NFC Championship Win With 'Choppa Style' Dance in Locker Room

The party was on in the Rams' locker room.

New on SI: Rams' Nickell Robey-Coleman Admits Controversial No-Call Was Pass Interference

Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman admitted he committed a penalty on a controversial no-call in his team's win over the Saints on Sunday.

New on SI: Who is Lamar Hunt? AFC Championship Trophy Named After Chiefs Founder

Lamar Hunt owned the Chiefs until his death in 2006.

New on SI: Chiefs Shut Out in First Half for First Time This Season by Patriots in AFC Championship

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed just four passes for 65 yards.

New on SI: Louisiana Highway Sign After Blown Call in Saints' Loss: 'We Were Robbed'

A Louisiana highway sign said what all Saints fans are all thinking, probably.

New on SI: NFL Players React to Missed Pass Interference Call in NFC Championship

Rams cornerback Roby Coleman controversially wasn't flagged for pass interference in the final two minutes of regulation.

New on SI: Sean Payton Says League Office Acknowledges Blown No-Call in NFC Championship

"I hope no other team has to lose a game like we just lost that one... It’s disappointing."

New on SI: WATCH: Rams' Marcus Peters Celebrates on Field After Win Over Saints, Yells 'Let's Eat Gumbo!'

Peters and Saints head coach Sean Payton had an on-going beef entering Sunday's NFC Championship Game.

New on SI: Conference Championship Game Takeaways: A Monster Kick, Goff Delivers, and a Horrific Missed Call Send Rams to Super Bowl

How the Rams pulled off the upset in New Orleans behind Jared Goff’s heroics, a fine piece of coaching from Wade Phillips, the kick of all kicks, and yes, a brutal missed pass interference call that will hopefully force the NFL to modernize officiating.

New on SI: WATCH: John Johnson Intercepts Drew Brees in OT, Mimics Saints With 'Choppa-Style' Dance

Johnson's interception in overtime set up Greg Zuerlein's 57-yard game-winning field goal.

New on SI: WATCH: Rams Beat Saints in Overtime on Greg Zuerlein's 57-Yard Field Goal, Advance to Super Bowl

The Rams are heading to their first Super Bowl since 2002 thanks to Greg Zuerlein. 

New on SI: Rams Force OT vs. Saints in NFC Championship on Greg Zuerlein's Clutch 48-Yard Field Goal

Greg Zuerlein nailed a 48-yard field goal to send the game to overtime.

New on SI: AFC Championship Forecast: Latest Kansas City Weather Updates for Patriots vs. Chiefs

Sunday's game at Arrowhead Stadium will be cold, but not as cold as originally feared.

New on SI: Referees Appear to Miss Blatant Pass Interference Call Late in NFC Championship

Referees appeared to miss a blatant pass interference call late in the NFC Championship featuring the Saints and Rams on Sunday.

New on SI: WATCH: The Superdome Was So Loud The Press Box Was Shaking

Talk about fans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome brining the noise. 

New on SI: Rams RB Todd Gurley Didn't Touch Ball During Third Quarter of NFC Championship

Gurley entered the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship with just three total touches for four yards and a touchdown.

New on SI: Drew Brees Has Thrown Touchdowns to 15 Different Saints Players This Season

Here is a list of every one of Brees's teammates who has caught a score from him this season.

New on SI: Watch: Steelers WR Antonio Brown Works Out With Former Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray

The pair was also with Marquise Brown, who has announced he's leaving the Sooners to enter the NFL draft.

New on SI: Super Bowl LIII: Location, Stadium, TV Channel, Time

The AFC and NFC Champions will head to Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII.

New on SI: Saints Fan Loudly Whistling at the NFC Championship is Known as 'Whistle Monsta'

Leroy Mitchell Jr. has attended Saints games since 1996. He was loud during Sunday's NFC Championship. 

New on SI: Which NFL Stadium is the Loudest?

Arrowhead Stadium and CenturyLink Field are among the loudest in the NFL. 

New on SI: Who Is Singing the National Anthem for Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta?

A local artist will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in Atlanta this year. 

New on SI: WATCH: Rams Punter Johnny Hekker Completes Fake Punt Pass in NFC Championship

Hekker has completed 12 of 20 pass attempts in his career.

New on SI: Watch: Jimmy Buffett Sings National Anthem Before Saints-Rams NFC Championship

Jimmy Buffett dropped the mic after his performance.

New on SI: Watch: Baker Mayfield Disses Hue Jackson on FOX Pregame: 'Anything is Better Than Hue'

Mayfield and the Browns went 5–3 after Cleveland fired Jackson on Oct. 29. 

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Chiefs Want to Extend Tyreek Hill, Chris Jones; Bengals Trying to Sure Up Coaching Staff

Stay caught up on the latest rumors, news and reports around the NFL.

New on SI: How to Watch Patriots vs Chiefs: AFC Championship Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

Find out how to watch the Patriots and Chiefs play in the AFC Divisional Round game on Sunday, Jan. 20

New on SI: Marshawn Lynch Addresses NFL Future, Donald Trump Comments in Interview With Bill Maher

Lynch is set to become a free agent this offseason.

New on SI: Chloe x Halle to Sing 'America The Beautiful' at Super Bowl LIII

The sister duo will perform before kickoff at Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta, Ga. 

New on SI: Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl History: Last Appearance, Record, Scores

It's been a long time since the Chiefs made it to the big game.

New on SI: Report: Patrick Mahomes Could Sign NFL's First $200M Contract in 2020

The Chiefs are reportedly expected to extend Mahomes's contract after the 2019 regular season.

New on SI: Have the Kansas City Chiefs Ever Won the Super Bowl?

The Chiefs will try to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in decades on Sunday. 

New on SI: Tom Brady at Arrowhead Stadium: Career Stats, Record, History

The veteran QB's record at Arrowhead Stadium isn't too great.

New on SI: How Many Super Bowls Have the Rams Won?

It's been 19 years since the Rams saw their last Super Bowl win.

New on SI: Watch: Tom Brady's AFC Championship Hype Video Will Make You Want to Root for New England

Tom Brady is playing in his 13th AFC championship game on Sunday.

New on SI: How Many Super Bowls Have the New Orleans Saints Won?

The Saints will try to return to the Super Bowl on Sunday when they host the Rams in the NFC Championship. 

New on SI: How to Watch Rams vs. Saints: NFL Playoffs Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch the Rams take on the Saints in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Jan. 20 for the NFC Championship.

New on SI: When Did the Rams Move to Los Angeles?

After nearly five decades in Los Angeles, the Rams relocated to St. Louis in 1994, but the franchise recently returned to the City of Angels.

New on SI: Here's Why the Saints Have 'TB' Patches on Their Jerseys

The Saints have worn patches bearing the initials "TB" on their jerseys this season. 

New on SI: Who is Taysom Hill? Five Facts You Need to Know About the Saints' Backup QB

Hill is the Saints' 28-year-old backup quarterback, but he's also plays a role on special teams. 

New on SI: When is the Last Time the Saints Lost a Home Playoff Game?

It has been a while since the Saints lost a playoff game at home. 

New on SI: Has a Conference Championship Game Ever Gone to Overtime?

Several conference championship games have gone into overtime during the NFL playoffs.

New on SI: Look: Drake Is Leaning All the Way Into the Drake Curse

Drake is just toying with us now.

New on SI: The New Orleans Saints' Choppa-Style Dance, Explained

This motorcycle-themed dance has become a bona fide craze.

New on SI: Report: NFL to Complete Kareem Hunt Investigation Before Start of Free Agency

Kareem Hunt has been on the Commissioner's Exempt List since the end of November.

New on SI: Report: Bengals Set to Hire Rams QB Coach Zac Taylor as Head Coach

Taylor has served as an NFL assistant since 2012.

New on SI: Jared Goff Isn’t ‘Just’ a System QB, and More Championship-Round Numbers

The Rams QB turned things around once he was running Sean McVay’s schemes, but it takes special ability to be able to do that.

samedi 19 janvier 2019

New on SI: It All Comes Down to Rams' New Corners, Mahomes Makes it Different for Playoff Andy Reid, Feel Free to Mock the Underdog Patriots

Also, why the Bears front office should be looking in the mirror (and not putting Cody Parkey masks on when they look in that mirror), undersized quarterback facts, and Julian Edelman is The Drizzle (you have to know Aqua Teen Hunger Force to get that one). Plus, musical guest: Living Colour!

New on SI: How Sean McVay Steals Plays From Sean Payton and Vice Versa—and Why It’s the Ultimate Sign of Respect

In November, Payton detailed how he watches Rams tape closely and takes some of their concepts. McVay admits to doing the same thing with Payton's offense, and even stole a play that burned the Rams defense to use one week later. Plus, news and notes for the conference title games.

New on SI: Report: Ravens, John Harbaugh Reach Agreement on Contract Extension

Baltimore has reached the playoffs seven times in 11 seasons with Harbaugh. 

New on SI: Report: Eagles Pay QB Nick Foles $1 Million Bonus After Missing Incentive by Four Snaps

Foles was four snaps shy of earning his incentive, but the Eagles paid the QB in a gesture of good faith.

vendredi 18 janvier 2019

New on SI: Bills Hall of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly is Cancer Free

Jim Kelly's wife, Jill, took to social media to share the good news.

New on SI: Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald Sinks Hole-in-One While Golfing with Former President Barack Obama

Fitzgerald followed up the conclusion of his 15th NFL season with a round of golf with former president Barack Obama.

New on SI: Super Bowl-Winning QB Trent Dilfer Named Head Coach at Lipscomb Academy

Dilfer won Super Bowl XXXV with the Baltimore Ravens.

New on SI: NFL Record 135 Players Declare for Draft With NCAA Eligibility Remaining

Roughly a third of the early entrants are expected to go undrafted, per Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. 

New on SI: Watch: Ludacris Surprises Two Middle School Students With Super Bowl Tickets

Two lucky students at Atlanta's Ron Clark Academy are going to the Super Bowl.

New on SI: Cowboys Fire Offensive Coordinator Scott Linehan After Four Seasons

Linehan led Dallas to the NFL's No. 14 scoring offense in 2018.

New on SI: Eagles QB Nick Foles Passes on Potential Retirement: 'I'm Really Loving Playing This Game'

Foles' bid for a second-straight Super Bowl ended with a loss to the Saints in the NFC divisional round. 

New on SI: Dan Synder Has an IMAX Theater on His New Yacht

Not too shabby for a guy who was cheap enough to charge admission to training camp and sell peanuts from a bankrupt airline.

New on SI: NFL Conference Championships Against the Spread Picks

Who do our experts have in the AFC and NFC championships?

New on SI: NFL Conference Championships Picks: Who Is Going to the Super Bowl?

Who will win Saints-Rams and Chiefs-Patriots on Sunday?

New on SI: Watch: Saints RB Alvin Kamara Works as Garbage Man in New Orleans Commercial

Kamara teamed up with New Orleans entrepreneur Sidney Torres IV for the advertisement. 

New on SI: Gladys Knight Says She's Singing the Super Bowl's National Anthem to Give 'Its Voice Back'

"I have been in the forefront of this battle longer than most of those voicing their opinions to win the right to sing our country’s Anthem on a stage as large as the Super Bowl LIII," Knight said.

New on SI: Report: Chiefs Safety Eric Berry Expected to Play in AFC Championship vs. Patriots

Berry has played in just two games this season due to a heel injury. 

New on SI: Robert Kraft and the Patriots: From Fan to Owner, From Losers to Dynasty, in 25 Years

Monday will mark a quarter-century since Robert Kraft bought the Patriots, turning around a franchise’s fortunes and changing NFL history.

jeudi 17 janvier 2019

New on SI: Patriots vs. Chiefs Betting Preview: New England Excels Against Prolific Passing Attacks

The Patriots are 7-0 straight up and 6-1 against the spread since 2016 when facing an opponent that’s averaging at least 7.5 yards per pass attempt.

New on SI: Is Kyler Murray Ready to Be the Fuel for the NFL Draft Hype Machine?

The Heisman winner has a choice between baseball and a quiet season in the minors, or football and the obnoxiousness of NFL draft season.

New on SI: AFC Conference Championships Odds, Best Bets

The Patriots are 6-1 straight up and against the spread in their last seven games as an underdog with Tom Brady under center. Should you take them to cover in Kansas City?

New on SI: Report: NFL No Longer Has General Liability Insurance Covering Head Trauma

Changes in the insurance market are reportedly affecting football.

New on SI: Matt Hasselbeck Says NFL Playoff-Contending Team Called Him About Playing in 2018

Hasselbeck, 43, retired from football three years ago.

New on SI: Watch: Eagles' Alshon Jeffery Surprises Class of Young Girl Who Wrote Him Supportive Letter

Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery surprised a second-grade class after a young girl wrote him an encouraging letter. 

New on SI: Taysom Hill's All-Pro Votes Were Mistakenly Credited to Tyreek Hill

The Associated Press said the error was a "clerical mistake."

New on SI: Can the Rams Use the Play-Action Game to Stifle the Saints’ Defense?

The Rams’ defense must get to Drew Brees and the offense must score early and often against the NFC No. 1-seeded Saints.

New on SI: Can the Patriots Generate Enough Offense to Beat the Chiefs in Kansas City?

The Kansas City defense showed what it's made of against the Colts in the divisional round. Will it put up a similar performance in the AFC conference championship again against New England?

New on SI: Marcus Peters and Sean Payton's 'Gumbo Beef' Explained

The talked-about comments came after the Rams' Week 9 loss to the Saints.

New on SI: Watch: Saints Wanted to Run Fake Punt at Eagles All-Pro Fletcher Cox

New Orleans' fourth-down conversion sparked a comeback after trailing 14-0 in the second quarter. 

New on SI: Who is Singing The National Anthem at Super Bowl LIII?

One of Atlanta's own will kick off the Super Bowl festivities.

New on SI: Politicians Concerned About Government Shutdown's Impact on Super Bowl LIII

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association has already cancelled planning meetings in the run up to Super Bowl LIII. 

New on SI: Jets' Adam Gase on Gregg Williams' BountyGate Past: 'He Did His Time'

Jets' Adam Gase said new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has done "his time" in relation to his BountyGate past.

New on SI: Chiefs Misery Has Met Its Match: Patrick Mahomes

Plagued for years by bad mojo, one of the NFL’s iconic franchises desperately needed a change of fortune. Andy Reid’s arrival began the turnaround, and now the Kansas City faithful—fans, former players, the guys suiting up this Sunday—believe the final postseason piece is in place: Patrick.

New on SI: Motown Legend Gladys Knight Will Sing National Anthem at Super Bowl LIII

"I am proud to use my voice to unite and represent our country in my hometown of Atlanta"

New on SI: Building a Winner: How the Rams’ Blueprint Stacks Up With the Saints, Patriots and Chiefs

After last year’s playoff loss, L.A. skillfully worked the market to position itself as a bona fide Super Bowl contender.

mercredi 16 janvier 2019

New on SI: The Antonio Brown-Steelers Feud Barrels Toward a Conclusion

As Brown heats things up on Twitter, he hints toward an upcoming interview and inches closer to the end of his run with the Steelers.

New on SI: NFC Conference Championships Odds, Best Bets

The Saints and Rams scored 80 points in their matchup in the regular season, but the under appears to be the stronger play in the rematch. 

New on SI: Rams vs. Saints Betting Preview: Can Rams Slow Down Brees in the Superdome?

New Orleans has won 15 of its last 16 home games, including playoffs, if you discount the meaningless 2018 season finale that Drew Brees and other key New Orleans players sat out.

New on SI: Report: Ex-NFL DB Tony Beckham Beat Up Florida Man He Found Peeping Outside Daughter's Window

Beckham said he found the man looking into his 15-year-old daughter's bedroom after she had showered.

New on SI: Marquise Goodwin and His Wife Morgan Reveal They Lost Twin Boys in Pregnancy

Goodwin missed two games this season after his wife lost twin boys during her pregnancy.

New on SI: Steelers' Antonio Brown Rips Bruce Arians, Emmanuel Sanders on Twitter

Wide receiver Antonio Brown took to Twitter to respond to comments from former Steelers coach Bruce Arians and ex-teammate Emmanuel Sanders.

New on SI: Q&A: Former MLB Executive Jimmie Lee Solomon Talks Kyler Murray

You would think a 21-year MLB executive would push Kyler Murray toward baseball. But even he understands the pull that the NFL could have on the two-sport star.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft Big Board 3.0: Dwayne Haskins, Jachai Polite Climbing the Rankings

With Justin Herbert, Derrick Brown and Raekwon Davis choosing to return for their senior years, here’s what our latest 2019 NFL draft big board looks like.

New on SI: Michael Smith Is the Key to Saints-Rams

A trip to the Super Bowl rides on whether the Rams can handle the Saints’ All-Pro wideout better than they did in Week 9. 

New on SI: The Incredible Feats of Young Andy Reid

Childhood friends, old teachers and—yes—a few much, much smaller kids from the now-legendary Punt, Pass & Kick footage look back on the upbringing of a gentle giant.

New on SI: Falcons DE Takkarist McKinley Undergoes Mental Evaluation

Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley reportedly undergoing mental evaluation after incident at L.A. hotel.

New on SI: David Tepper on Eric Reid, NFL’s New Head Coach Hires, CBA and more

Panthers owner David Tepper represents a shift in the thinking of NFL owners that have long run the league. But just how different is his thinking? Rating his comments on Eric Reid, the NFL’s new head coaching hires, the upcoming CBA negotiations and more.

mardi 15 janvier 2019

New on SI: Bruce Arians Says Steelers, Antonio Brown Dispute Is 'Too Much Diva'

Arians coached Brown during the wide receiver's first two seasons with the Steelers.

New on SI: Report: Giants QB Kyle Lauletta Pleads Guilty to Disorderly Charge from Traffic Arrest

Lauletta was arrested in a traffic incident on Oct. 30.

New on SI: Kyler Murray Should Follow His Heart—and Play Football

If Kyler Murray chooses to play football over baseball now, will he spend the rest of his life wondering ‘what if?’

New on SI: Total Lunar Eclipse Expected at the End of AFC Championship Game

The first lunar eclipse visible in the Americas in over three years will occur after the conclusion of the AFC Championship Game.

New on SI: Watch: Alaska Boy Shocked to Be NFL's Kid Correspondent at Super Bowl

Camdyn Clancy will be this year's NFL Kid Correspondent at Super Bowl LIII. 

New on SI: Young Eagles Fan Writes to Alshon Jeffery After Drop: 'You Are an Awesome Player No Matter What'

Second grader Abigail Johnson penned a letter to Eagles' Alshon Jeffery after his dropped pass secured a win for the Saints in Sunday's playoff game.

New on SI: Eagles Coach Doug Pederson Says Carson Wentz is Philadelphia's Quarterback 'Going Forward'

As Nick Foles' future in Philadelphia remains uncertain, coach Doug Pederson told reporters Tuesday that Wentz is the franchise's quarterback "going forward." 

New on SI: NFL Coaching Tracker: Colts Letting OL Coach Dave DeGuglielmo Go

Keep up with the latest hirings, firings, rumors and news in the NFL coaching carousel.

New on SI: The NFL Head Coaching Fraternity Is Getting Less Diverse. Here’s Why

The new obsession with young quarterback-pedigreed candidates points up the pipeline of privilege that puts many African-Americans at a deficit from the outset. 

New on SI: Jerry Jones Says Jason Garrett Would Have Been in High Demand as Head Coach After Black Monday

Jones said that if the long-time Cowboys coach had been on the market two weeks ago, he would've "had five offers for head coaching."

New on SI: Steve Harvey to Host NFL Honors Awards Show in Atlanta on Super Bowl Eve

Harvey will host the annual awards show on the eve of this year's Super Bowl at FOX Theatre in Atlanta, Ga. 

New on SI: Watch: Elementary School Students Built Lego Mural That Turns From Tom Brady to Bill Belichick

Depending on where you stand, this piece of art depicts a different Patriot legend.

New on SI: Raiders Lease on Oakland Coliseum to Get Update on Friday

The Raiders hopes for playing the 2019 season in Oakland could be decided by Friday.

lundi 14 janvier 2019

New on SI: What's Next in the Kyler Murray Saga?

Despite declaring for the NFL draft, it's still unclear whether the Heisman winner will choose football or baseball.

New on SI: Super Bowl Odds, Best Bets Before Conference Championships

Beating the Saints in New Orleans will be no easy task, but the price is right on the Rams to win it all at +350.

New on SI: Kyler Murray’s Impact on the Draft, Gronkowski’s Future With the Patriots, More NFL News

Also, Sheldon Rankins’s injury is a huge blow for the Patriots, Sean McVay’s impressive playcalling against the Cowboys on Saturday, problems the Chiefs could present to the Patriots and more NFL news.

New on SI: Jerry Rice Says Antonio Brown Wants to Play for 49ers 'Really Bad'

Brown posted an image on Instagram of a FaceTime conversation between him and Rice on Sunday.

New on SI: How Tall is Former Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray?

Find out just how tall former Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray is.

New on SI: Adam Gase’s Biggest Reason for Taking the Jets’ HC Job? A Chance at Developing Sam Darnold

Gase coached the best out of a handful of quarterbacks—Peyton Manning and Jay Cutler, to name two—but couldn’t quite get the best out of Ryan Tannehill in Miami. Can he reach the same level of success with Sam Darnold?

New on SI: Watch: Shaq Prank Calls Stephen A. Smith as 'Tex Johnson'

"Tex Johnson" had a message for Stephen A. Smith: Take your "damn cowboy hat off."

New on SI: Report: Colts’ Adam Vinatieri Leaning Toward Returning for His 24th NFL Season

Vinatieri is set to be a free agent this offseason.

New on SI: Why do Saints Fans Chant 'Who Dat'?

Here's the story behind the New Orleans Saints rallying cry.

New on SI: Rams vs. Saints History: All-Time Head-to-Head Results

The Rams and Saints are 6–6 in the matchup since facing off in the 2000 playoffs. 

New on SI: Watch: Adam Gase’s First Act as Jets Coach Was Becoming an Instant Meme

Gase's crazed eyes took social media by storm on Monday.

New on SI: 2019 AFC, NFC Championship Matchups: Game Date, Time, TV Channel, Streaming Information

Game times and TV broadcast information for the AFC and NFC Championship.

New on SI: Cody Parkey’s Future in Chicago Unclear After Ryan Pace, Matt Nagy’s comments

Chicago's season ended in the NFC wild card round on a missed field goal from Parkey

New on SI: How the Saints Became Unstoppable in the Second Half

The Eagles took a different approach than the one they used the first time around, but Drew Brees had it figured out by halftime. A look at how the Saints turned it on after a slow start against the Eagles.

New on SI: Juju Smith-Schuster Does Not Want Antonio Brown to be Traded: 'He Makes Me Better'

Brown has been at odds with the Steelers since he sat out the team's Week 17 matchup against the Bengals.

New on SI: Patriots Enter AFC Championship vs. Chiefs as Underdogs

Bill Belichick and the Patriots underdogs for just the seventh time in the postseason.

New on SI: Patriots vs. Chiefs: AFC Championship Start Time, Forecast, Spread, TV Channel

The Patriots take on the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 20.

New on SI: Patriots vs. Chiefs History: All-Time Head-to-Head Series Record

The Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots have played each other 36 times prior to the 2019 AFC championship game.

New on SI: Here’s What It’s Really Like Attempting a 43-Yard Field Goal (in the Snow!)

After Cody Parkey’s infamous 43-yard field goal miss, Goose Island Brewery hosted a challenge for fans to try and kick a 43-yard field goal. We sent one of our writers to give the kick her best shot.

New on SI: Kansas City Forecast Calls for Extreme Cold in AFC Championship Between Chiefs, Patriots

Kansas City's weather forecast is calling for a high of only 15 degrees on Sunday.

New on SI: Which NFL Teams Did Bachelor Colton Underwood Play For?

Underwood tallied 215 tackles in four college seasons at Illinois State.

New on SI: Eagles' Alshon Jeffery on Late Drop: 'I'll Take That Loss. It's on me'

Alshon Jeffery's late drop against the Saints was only his third of the season.

New on SI: Nick Foles On Eagles' Future: I'm Not Going To Worry About It

Nick Foles says he isn't concerned about his future with the Philadelphia Eagles. 

New on SI: Defenses, the Ground Game and the Powerhouse Patriots: On to Championship Week

In a year of offensive fireworks, the Saints and Chiefs did it with D, the Rams pounded their way past Dallas and—oh yeah—the creaky old Patriots are headed to the conference title game for the eighth straight year. Plus, the latest draft and coaching news and more as we head into the NFL final four.

dimanche 13 janvier 2019

New on SI: Mahomes vs. Belichick, Round II: What the Patriots Should Do Differently

New England escaped with a shootout win when they hosted the Chiefs on a Sunday night in October, but Mahomes clearly got the better of Belichick’s defense. Here’s how the Patriots should attack the best quarterback in football in the AFC title game.

New on SI: In the Conference Championships, It’s Sean McVay Against the NFL’s Old Guard

If Sean McVay and the Rams get blown out against the Saints in next weekend’s NFC championship game, how will that modify our thinking about the NFL’s newest head coaching hires and the offensive revolution?

New on SI: Saints’ 18-Play Touchdown Drive Against Eagles Shows Off Just How Dangerous They Are

The Superdome was ready to play ‘Choppa Style,’ the Saints’ anthem this postseason, early and often against the Eagles, but the opportunity wasn’t there until the third quarter, when an 18-play touchdown drive gave New Orleans the lead, which they never gave up.

New on SI: Patriots' Development of a Power Run Game Makes Them Dangerous

Rookie running back Sony Michel earned podium time on Sunday, and his development has the Patriots looking dangerous in the playoffs.

New on SI: Lane Johnson: Eagles WR Alshon Jeffery Played Through Loss With Broken Ribs

Alshon Jeffery missed a catch that could have prolonged a Philadelphia comeback. 

New on SI: Eagles' Brandon Brooks Suffers Torn Achilles in Divisional Loss vs. Saints

Brooks was selected to his second career Pro Bowl this season.

New on SI: Against the Chargers, Patriots Look Better Than Ever at the Most Important Time of the Season

After a needed bye week, allowing Tom Brady to rest a nagging MCL sprain, the Patriots came out hot against the Chargers, banishing any doubts of whether or not this New England team had another deep playoff run in it.

New on SI: Report: Browns Expected to Hire Todd Monken as OC, Steve Wilks as DC

Freddie Kitchens is reportedly adding two notable names to his Browns staff.

New on SI: Watch: Alshon Jeffery's Drop Leads to Saints' Game-Sealing INT, Nick Foles Consoles WR

The NFC Divisional Round playoff game Sunday between the Saints and Eagles started and finished with interception. 

New on SI: Opening Line, Total for NFC Conference Championship Game

How much are the Saints favored against the Rams?

New on SI: Watch: Tom Brady: 'Everyone Thinks We Suck and Can't Win Any Games'

Tom Brady put on a vintage performance to lead the Patriots to their eighth straight AFC Championship Game.

New on SI: Report: Saints DT Sheldon Rankins Suffers Torn Achilles' Tendon in NFC Divisional Round

Rankins injured his leg in the first quarter and was carted off with the Eagles up 7–0.

New on SI: Saints DT Sheldon Rankins, Eagles G Brandon Brooks Carted Off in NFC Divisional Round

Brandon Brooks and Sheldon Rankins were carted off Sunday.

New on SI: Watch: Eagles' Cre'Von LeBlanc Picks Off Drew Brees on First Play of Game, Sets Up Opening Score

This divisional round game couldn't have started any better for the road team.

New on SI: Patriots Reach Eighth-Straight AFC Championship Game With Victory Over Chargers

Brady is 8–4 all-time in the AFC championship game. 

New on SI: Maroon 5, Travis Scott, Big Boi to Perform at Super Bowl LIII Halftime

The NFL announced its lineup for the Super Bowl LIII halftime show.

New on SI: Conference Championship Game Schedule: AFC, NFC Title Decided on Jan. 20

The Patriots and Chiefs will battle for the AFC crown while the Rams face either the Eagles or Saints. 

New on SI: Opening Line, Total for AFC Conference Championship Game

Are the Patriots favored against the Chiefs?

New on SI: Larry Fitzgerald to Decide on Retirement After 'Everything Slows Down a Bit'

Larry Fitzgerald has played 15 seasons in the NFL.

New on SI: Chiefs' Jeff Allen Gave Tickets to AFC Championship to Fan Who Helped Him Get His Car Out of the Snow

Nobody wants to show up late to a playoff game because of car issues. But definitely not weather issues.

New on SI: Watch: Emmanuel Sanders Says 'There's Plenty of Blame to Go Around' With Antonio Brown Situation

Steelers owner Art Rooney II said it's "Hard to envision" Antonio Brown on Pittsburgh's roster in 2019. 

New on SI: Report: Dolphins Expect to Name Patriots Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores Head Coach

Miami is expected to announce the hiring after New England's season ends. 

New on SI: How to Watch Eagles vs. Saints: NFL Playoffs Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch the Eagles take on the Saints in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sudnay, Jan. 13 during the NFL divisional round.

New on SI: Report: Language in New Coaches' Contracts Points Toward 2021 Work Stoppage

The NFL has not had a work stoppage since the 2011 lockout.

New on SI: Bill Belichick, Patriots Install Temperature Gauge Outside Chargers Tunnel at Gillette Stadium

The temperature at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. is expected to be 25 degrees at kickoff. 

New on SI: This Is What $250,000 in Cash and the Lombardi Trophy Looks Like

That's a lot of green in there.

New on SI: 1972 Dolphins Offensive Lineman Bob Kuechenberg Dies at 71

Kuchenberg reached the Pro Bowl six times in 14-year career. 

New on SI: Report: Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski to 'Weigh Retirement' During Offseason

Gronkowski discussed retirement after the 2017 season before returning to New England for a ninth year. 

New on SI: How to Watch Chargers vs. Patriots: NFL Playoffs Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Chargers vs. Patriots from Gillette Stadium in the NFL Divisional Round on Sunday, Jan. 13.

samedi 12 janvier 2019

New on SI: The Rams Heard the Comments, the Trash Talk, the Insults Ahead of Cowboys Matchup

After listening to plenty of comments and trash talk, the Rams got the opportunity to clap back after defeating the Cowboys 30–22 and advancing to the NFC championship.

New on SI: Hunter Henry Should Be Ready to Go

Also, who could be the Patriots’ next defensive coordinator, the assistant coach searches for new head coaches, and good news for the Saints’ offensive line.

New on SI: NFL Conference Semifinals (Call It That!): Foles Hasn't Been Tested Like This, Chargers’ Fatal Flaw

Also, the desperate scramble to win the press conference, what the eight conference semifinal coaches were when they were hired, and the latest coaching fashion trend. Plus, an encore performance from The Mountain Goats!

New on SI: Terrell Owens Criticizes Jason Garrett After Cowboys Loss: 'Bout Time for a Coaching Change'

Dallas is 2–3 in the playoffs under Garrett. 

New on SI: Patrick Mahomes Unfazed by the Magnitude of the Chiefs’ Historic Playoff Victory

In a box during the Chiefs-Colts divisional-round matchup, Patrick Mahomes's family and closest friends exuded nervousness throughout the game. But as they watched Mahomes brilliantly step up to the occasion, those closest to the quarterback knew all along that the importance of the situation wouldn’t sway him.

New on SI: NFL Divisional-Round Takeaways: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Exorcise Playoff Demons vs. Colts

Also, a ding on Frank Reich’s coach of the year candidacy, Denico Autry’s unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, a low mark for Adam Vinatieri, SNOWBALLS and more.

New on SI: Watch: Bears Fans Follow Cody Parkey, Miss 43-Yard Field Goals in Brewery Challenge

Goose Island Brewing offered a pair of tickets to any 2019 game if any fan made the 43-yard attempt. 

New on SI: Watch: Andy Reid Scolds Chiefs Fans for Throwing Snowballs Onto Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Snowballs were thrown at Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez.

New on SI: WATCH: Colts Kicker Adam Vinatieri Doinks Field Goal Before Halftime vs. Chiefs

Vinatieri and the Colts entered halftime down 24-7 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. 

New on SI: WATCH: Colts Recover Blocked Punt for Touchdown, Trail Chiefs in Divisional Round

The special teams touchdown cut Kansas City's lead to 17-7. 

New on SI: How to Watch Cowboys vs. Rams: NFC Divisional Round Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time

Find out how to watch the Cowboys vs. the Rams in the NFC Divisional Round on Saturday.

New on SI: Colts Safety Malik Hooker Ruled Out for Playoff Game Against Chiefs

The two safeties were listed on their respective team's inactives list ahead of Saturday afternoon's divisional round matchup at Arrowhead.

New on SI: New Bucs OC Harold Goodwin: Steve Wilks Firing 'Hurt' Given Lack of Minority NFL Head Coaches

Goodwin said that the Cardinals firing of Steve Wilks "hurt a little bit" amid the lack of minority head coaches in the league.

New on SI: How to Watch Colts vs Chiefs AFC Divisional Round Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

Find out how to watch the Colts and Chiefs play in the AFC Divisional Round game on Saturday, Jan. 12.

New on SI: Colts-Chiefs to Play at Arrowhead During Winter Storm Warning in Kansas City

With a high of 33 degrees and a winter storm warning in effect, Saturday's playoff game in Kansas City will be a chilly one.

New on SI: NFL Coaching Tracker: Jaguars Intersted in Former Broncos Coach Gary Kubiak

Keep up with the latest hirings, firings, rumors and news in the NFL coaching carousel.

New on SI: Cowboys-Rams Could Be Decided on the Ground, and More Divisional Round Numbers

Dallas poses a major challenge in running the ball against the Rams and in the ability to stop Todd Gurley and L.A. Plus, what the numbers say about Colts-Chiefs, Chargers-Patriots and Eagles-Saints.

vendredi 11 janvier 2019

New on SI: Todd Gurley Is Coming Back and ‘Looks Like a Monster’

Plus, why Dallas was ecstatic to hang on to Kris Richard, and the latest on Sammy Watkins, Eric Berry, Cole Beasley, Blake Jarwin and more heading into Saturday’s games.

New on SI: Bears Hire Former Colts Coach Chuck Pagano as New Defensive Coordinator

The former Colts head coach will replace Vic Fangio on Matt Nagy's staff in Chicago.

New on SI: What Was The Last NFL Team to Win Back-to-Back Super Bowls?

What was the last team to repeat as Super Bowl champion? 

New on SI: Report: Buccaneers Hire Todd McNair as Running Backs Coach

McNair has not coached at the college or professional level since 2010.

New on SI: Super Bowl 2019: Location, Host Stadium, Date

Location and date for the 2019 Super Bowl.

New on SI: Super Bowl LIII: TV Channel, Announcers, Broadcast Information

The Super Bowl will be played on Feb. 3 in Atlanta. Here's what you need to know about the game's broadcast. 

New on SI: Super Bowl 2019: Date, Location, Stadium, Broadcast Info

Super Bowl LIII is quickly approaching. Find out the date, location and broadcast information here. 

New on SI: Bill Belichick on Sunday's Forecast: 'We're Playing the Chargers, We're Not Playing the Weather'

Sunday's weather forecast calls for a high of 29 degrees in Foxborough. Sounds like perfect weather for Belichick's sleeveless hoodie.

New on SI: Eagles Rule Out Carson Wentz for Sunday's Game vs. Saints, Nick Foles Show Continues

Wentz has been out since suffering a back injury in Week 14.

New on SI: Rex Ryan Says Jets Knew Tim Tebow Wasn’t a Quarterback When They Traded For Him

Tebow attempted just eight passes for New York in his final NFL season.

New on SI: What NFL Scouts Saw From Trevor Lawrence

It will be another two seasons before Clemson’s true freshman quarterback is even eligible for the draft, but that didn’t keep NFL scouts from noticing him in Monday’s national title game.

New on SI: Watch: Bryan Cranston Channels Walter White to Deliver a Message to Nick Foles

Bryan Cranston channeled his Breaking Bad character Walter White to remind Nick Foles why he matters in the playoffs.

New on SI: Golden Tate Didn't Hear Nick Foles' Audible Before Game-Winning Touchdown vs. Bears

The fourth-quarter reception was Tate's second touchdown catch wth Philadelphia. 

New on SI: How Mike Westhoff Turned Taysom Hill into the Saints' Do-Everything Guy

Taysom Hill has carved out a unique roll with the Saints, and it stems from a special teams coach finding the player for whom he'd always been searching.

New on SI: Watch: Bears Kicker Cody Parkey Discusses Double-Doink Missed Field Goal on Today Show

Parkey discussed his game-ending miss on the Today Show. 

New on SI: Ranking the Quarterbacks Who Have the Most to Gain From a Super Bowl Win

The remaining quarterback field is loaded, but who has the most on the line as we head into the divisional round?

New on SI: Todd Marinovich Is Learning to Be Human Again

He was “the test-tube QB” the first half of his life, a drug addict since. Closing in on 50, the former USC and Raiders quarterback is struggling to come to terms with his raging beast of a father—and the big lie that he only now can share

New on SI: NFL Announces ‘Inspire Change’ Initiative, Will Boost African-American History Education in Schools

Through a new ‘Inspire Change’ initiative, the NFL wants to help to change the way African-American history is taught by instituting a digital African-American History education program in 175 schools in high-need, high-poverty areas.

New on SI: NFL Divisional Playoffs Against the Spread Picks

Who do our experts have in the divisional round games?

New on SI: NFL Divisional Playoff Picks: Who Will Advance?

Our staffers make their picks for all the divisional round playoff games...

New on SI: NFL Coaching Tracker: Bengals Targeting Rams OC Zac Taylor

Keep up with the latest hirings, firings, rumors and news in the NFL coaching carousel.

New on SI: How the Chargers Found the Kicker They Needed—Then Realized They Already Knew Him

In his two seasons as the Chargers’ head coach, Anthony Lynn knew how desperately his team needed a reliable kicker. He found one in Michael Badgley, a rookie Lynn didn’t know how well he knew.

New on SI: Basket Gase: Best Headline Puns for the NFL's New Head Coach Hires

With Adam Gase now the Jets’ head coach, chances are he’s going to be the subject of at least a handful of New York newspapers' back pages. Here we present our best pun-ny headlines—you’re welcome, editors.

jeudi 10 janvier 2019

New on SI: NFL Divisional Playoffs Sunday Odds, Best Bets

While the Chargers have struggled versus the Patriots with a 3-17 mark straight up in the past 20 meetings, these teams are at different points right now.

New on SI: Eagles vs. Saints Betting Preview: Can Foles Pull Off a Fifth Straight Playoff Upset?

Philadelphia’s lone loss over its past seven games was an overtime defeat on the road against an opponent that remains alive in the postseason.

New on SI: Playoffs Bring Fame But Not Fortune for NFL Players

According to the NFL’s CBA, each player gets paid the exact same amount for playing in a postseason game. And if you have a first-round bye? No paycheck that week.

New on SI: Art Rooney II: Steelers Not Planning to Release Antonio Brown, 'All Other Options Are on the Table'

Steelers president Art Rooney II told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Thursday the team will not release Antonio Brown, but "all other options are on the table."

New on SI: Todd Gurley Expected to Play Saturday vs. Cowboys

Gurley missed the Rams' last two games due to knee inflammation.

New on SI: CBS Sports Chairman: 'No Announcement' on Potential Super Bowl Interview With Donald Trump

Trump passed on NBC's request for an interview prior to Super Bowl LII in February 2018. 

New on SI: Tim Tebow Is Engaged to Former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

Tim Tebow has asked girlfriend Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters to marry him — and she said yes!

New on SI: Sean Payton Used a Giant Pile of Cash to Motivate Players for Super Bowl Run

"Y'all want this?" Payton asked. "Win three f---ing games."

New on SI: 95% of NFL Players Polled in Anonymous Survey Think Colin Kaepernick Should Be on NFL Roster

81 of the 85 players polled said they believe Kaepernick deserved to be in the NFL. 

New on SI: Out From the Dark: Sam Shields’ Two-Year Journey Back from Concussion

It was just one of those plays—in the 2016 season-opener, the Packers’ Pro Bowl corner went in for a clean tackle and came up groggy. Suffering the after-effects of concussion, Sam Shields spent days and months in darkness, shut off from the world, before finally determining to battle back. Two years on, he’s a key defensive and special-teams cog on a Rams club with Super Bowl aspirations. 

New on SI: Seahawks QB Russell Wilson to Attend Yankees Spring Training Again

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will attend Yankees spring training again this year.

New on SI: Early 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper Candidates

We're seven months out from our 2019 fantasy drafts, but there are already some candidates who could be sleepers.

New on SI: Can the Chargers Win Another East Coast Road Game, This Time Against the Patriots?

The Chargers are underdogs on Sunday, but here's their game plan to upset the mighty Patriots.

New on SI: Jeff Fisher Is More Than Your 7–9 Jokes

As the NFL coaching carousel continues to aggressively spin—only two head coaching spots of eight remain open—one longtime NFL coach’s name hasn’t been part of the conversation. Some people might think it’s for good reason that Jeff Fisher hasn’t been considered (a .512 career coaching record over more than 20 years) but Fisher wants to be. What has the former Oilers/Titans and Rams head coach been up to lately? We travel to his farm in Nashville to find out.

New on SI: Can the Eagles Avenge Their Blowout Loss and Stun the Saints?

The Saints beat the Eagles 48-7 in Week 11. It's not the same Eagles team, but they still face a tall task.

New on SI: Watch: Dallas Broadcaster Dale Hansen Criticizes Kliff Kingsbury Hire, Lack of Head Coach Diversity

Hansen previously commented on the NFL's national anthem policy and the Cowboys' signing of Greg Hardy in 2015. 

New on SI: NFL Coaching Tracker: Gregg Williams a Defensive Coordinator Option For Jets

Keep up with the latest hirings, firings, rumors and news in the NFL coaching carousel.

New on SI: In Kingsbury, the Cardinals Think They’ve Found Their McVay

Having missed out on Sean McVay a few years back, Arizona took a big swing on a similarly unproven young offensive mind.

New on SI: Tucson, Arizona Interested in Hosting Oakland Raiders In 2019

The Tucson, Raiders? City is interested in hosting team before relocation to Las Vegas.

mercredi 9 janvier 2019

New on SI: NFL Divisional Playoffs Saturday Odds, Best Bets

The total has gone over in five of Kansas City's last six games, averaging 65.5 points. That makes over 57 points in Chiefs-Colts Saturday's best NFL bet.

New on SI: Winston and Mariota, Four Years Later

Neither of the 2015 draft's top two picks has established himself as a surefire franchise quarterback. What do the Bucs and Titans do now?

New on SI: Report: Athletics Expect Heisman Winner Kyler Murray To Enter NFL Draft

Kyler Murray will reportedly declare for the NFL draft.

New on SI: Chargers vs. Patriots Betting Preview: Bolts a Force Away From Home

Armed with the kind of defense that can slow New England’s passing attack, the Chargers are 5-0 against the spread when facing an opponent that’s averaging at least 7.0 yards per pass attempt.

New on SI: Adam Gase to Become New York Jets' Head Coach

Gase spent the last three seasons as the Dolphins head coach.

New on SI: Matt LaFleur's Success in Green Bay Ultimately Tied to Aaron Rodgers

New Packers head coach Matt LaFleur looked and played the part at his introductory news conference, serving as a welcome sight to an organization recently riddled with internal strife. But one question was left unanswered.

New on SI: Cowboys vs. Rams Betting Preview: Dallas Looks to Stay Hot on the Road

The Cowboys are 10-2 straight up and 8-2-2 against the spread over the last three seasons when facing an opponent that allows an average of at least 24 points per game. 

New on SI: How New Broncos Head Coach Vic Fangio Helped Inspire Jim Mora's 'Playoffs?' Rant

Mora says he was fired by the Colts following the 2001 season after refusing to fire Fangio as defensive coordinator.

New on SI: Broncos Hiring Vic Fangio Hands Offensive Control to Gary Kubiak and John Elway

As nearly every other NFL team makes young, offensive-minded hires at head coach, Denver goes the opposite, hiring a longtime defensive coordinator (most recently for Chicago) in Vic Fangio.

New on SI: Brandon Mebane's Infant Daughter Died Last Week, Chargers DT Will Play vs. Patriots

  Mebane has missed time over the last few months as helped care for his daughter, Makenna, who was born premature in November with trisomy 13.