We’re down to eight teams remaining in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. The AFC features four quarterbacks aged 25 and under while the NFC features elder statesmen Drew Brees, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers. From Brady and Brees facing off for potentially the last time to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs taking on Baker Mayfield and the Browns, The Ringer has the NFL’s expanded postseason covered from every angle.
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Divisional Round
Only eight teams remain on the road to Super Bowl LV
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January 18, 2021
Brady vs. Rodgers, Andy Reid, and Playoff Story Time With Former NFL Fullback Jon Ritchie
Plus, Russillo shares his thoughts on James Harden’s debut with the Nets
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January 18, 2021
How the Conference Title Matchups Reveal What Matters Most in Today’s NFL
Bills vs. Chiefs. Bucs vs. Packers. The NFL’s final four promise thrilling conference championship games—and offer five key lessons about what separated the class of the league this season from everyone else.
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January 18, 2021
NFL Divisional-Round Weekend, Part 2
Kevin and Nora share instant reactions to the Buccaneers’ triumph over the Saints and the Chiefs hanging on to beat the Browns
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January 18, 2021
The Henne Game, Brady Over Brees, Most Fun Super Bowl Possibilities, and Round 3 Lines With Cousin Sal
Bill and Cousin Sal react to the NFL’s Divisional Round and pick the "most fun" Super Bowl matchup
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January 17, 2021
Drew Brees’s Time in New Orleans May Have Just Ended With More Playoff Heartbreak
Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers was reportedly Brees’s last with the Saints, and like many of the team’s recent seasons, it ended in disappointing fashion
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January 17, 2021
Divisional-Round Sunday Recap
Join Kevin Clark and Nora Princiotti as they recap Cleveland vs. Kansas City and Tampa Bay vs. New Orleans
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January 17, 2021
The Browns Couldn’t Cap Off Their Magical Season, but the Future’s Still Bright
Baker Mayfield and Co. couldn’t overcome a fumble-touchback and other miscues to dethrone the Chiefs. But for the first time in a long time, there’s a lot to look forward to next season.
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January 17, 2021
Chad Henne’s Heroics—and Andy Reid’s Bold Decision-Making—Were Just Enough for the Chiefs
After Patrick Mahomes left the game with a concussion, the 35-year-old backup stepped up to deliver some game-sealing plays in crucial moments. Now the question is whether Mahomes will be back for the AFC championship game.
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January 17, 2021
NFL Divisional-Round Weekend, Part 1
Kevin Clark and Ryen Russillo are joined by Mallory Rubin as they react to the Ravens’ loss to the Bills. Later, Kevin and Ryen discuss the Packers’ victory over the Rams.
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January 17, 2021
The Ravens Need to Go Back to the Drawing Board After Another Playoff Exit
Lamar Jackson’s pick-six was the defining moment of the game, but Baltimore’s loss to the Bills exposed so many of the Ravens’ shortcomings that they need to address if they want to stop repeating their playoff disappointment
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January 17, 2021
The Bills’ Defense Turned Up at the Most Opportune Moment
Buffalo’s charmed season continues. The Bills advanced to the AFC championship game thanks to a timely intervention from their secondary.
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January 16, 2021
Divisional-Round Saturday Reactions
Ryen Russillo and Kevin Clark recap Saturday’s divisional-round action with special guest Mallory Rubin
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January 16, 2021
Take a Moment To Appreciate the Sublime Excellence of Green Bay’s Offense
Aaron Rodgers is in complete command and Green Bay is operating at a level above the rest of the playoff field
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January 15, 2021
Urban Meyer to Jacksonville and Robert Saleh to the Jets. Plus, Divisional-Round Bets.
Warren Sharp and Joe House talk Thursday’s NFL hirings and what to expect from this weekend’s divisional round
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January 15, 2021
Divisional-Round Fantasy Showdown
Danny, Danny, and Craig preview the four games this weekend before returning to their postseason fantasy competition
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January 15, 2021
NFL Divisional-Round Preview With Chris Long
Russillo and Chris Long preview this weekend’s slate of playoff games, including Brees vs. Brady and Rodgers vs. Donald
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January 15, 2021
The Keys to Every NFL Divisional-Round Matchup
How will Aaron Rodgers fare against a stout Rams defense? Do the Browns have a prayer against Patrick Mahomes? And what should we expect in the Brees-Brady Bowl? That and more in the divisional-round preview.
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January 14, 2021
The NFL Divisional-Round Entrance Survey
The best matchups, most exciting quarterback battle, and what’s ultimately at stake in this weekend’s playoff action