’Tis the season for playoff contention elimination! As postseason hopefuls get weeded out, The Ringer will dissect the good, bad, and ugly of each team’s regular season. See our coverage below:
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February 3, 2020
The Chiefs Won the Super Bowl. Now They Can Plan for a Dynasty.
Patrick Mahomes will soon be due a record-breaking contract, but this roster looks primed to compete for years to come
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February 3, 2020
The 49ers Wasted a Golden Opportunity, but They’re Built for the Future
A heartbreaking loss in the Super Bowl shouldn’t diminish the incredible rebuild Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch have overseen in San Francisco
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January 19, 2020
Aaron Rodgers Didn’t Look Settled in 2019. How Do the Packers Fix That?
Looking back on this season and assessing the offseason priorities for the NFC North champs
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January 19, 2020
Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry Powered This Magical Titans Run. Will They Be Back for Another?
Assessing the free agency and draft plans for Tennessee, the surprise story of this postseason
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January 13, 2020
Will Pete Carroll Ever Bring the Seahawks Into the 21st Century?
Seattle can’t be too disappointed with its season, but the divisional-round loss to the Packers showed all the little missteps that have made Carroll’s tenure with the team nearly as frustrating as it is impressive.
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January 12, 2020
What Will the Texans Do With Bill O’Brien After That Playoff Collapse?
Despite a 24-point lead on the Chiefs, Houston’s season ended the same way it always seems to: with bitter disappointment. Now the franchise faces plenty of questions—with no general manager to address them.
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January 12, 2020
How Do the Ravens Pick Up the Pieces After That Embarrassing Loss?
Assessing the offseason plans for the AFC’s best regular-season team, who were bounced from the playoffs in a historic upset on Saturday
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January 11, 2020
The Kirk Cousins Vikings May Have Just Hit Their Ceiling
Minnesota enters the offseason with no cap space, a bunch of defensive free agents, and several crucial needs
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January 5, 2020
Injuries Derailed the Eagles’ Super Bowl Dreams. What Do They Do Next?
After a disappointing finish, Philly’s attention now turns to the offseason
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January 5, 2020
Where do the Sean Payton–Drew Brees Saints Go From Here?
The team came up short again in the playoffs, and Drew Brees is set to be a free agent. What happens this offseason?
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January 5, 2020
The Patriots Face an Uncertain Future for the First Time in Decades
And that future may not include Tom Brady. What else does the offseason hold for New England?
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January 4, 2020
Can the Bills Fix Josh Allen’s Flaws?
The Buffalo passer was put under the spotlight in the team’s wild-card game, and he wilted. The team heads into 2020 with plenty of promise on the roster but a big question mark under center.
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December 29, 2019
The Cowboys Are Facing Their Most Important Offseason in Years
Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper are in line for mega extensions, and a new head coach is likely on the way in. What Jerry Jones does in 2020 will set up the next decade of football in Dallas.
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December 29, 2019
Mike Tomlin Made the Most of the Steelers’ Injury-Plagued Season
The Steelers managed to salvage what looked like a lost season after Ben Roethlisberger went down after Week 2, but a late playoff push fell short. The biggest question heading into 2020 centers on the health of their franchise QB.
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December 29, 2019
What Do the Raiders Need to Fix Before Their Move to Las Vegas?
Jon Gruden’s squad was eliminated in the final week of the season. Though the team showed some promise this season, the Raiders are a long way from playoff contention.
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December 22, 2019
The Browns Came Into 2019 With Hype. They Enter 2020 in Chaos.
Cleveland is officially eliminated from playoff contention after a sloppy, embarrassing season. What should they do with Freddie Kitchens?
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December 22, 2019
The Rams’ Core May Not Be Good Enough, but They’re Stuck With It
What went right, what went wrong, and what happens next for the Super Bowl runner-up
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December 18, 2019
The Colts Can Get Out of Jacoby Brissett’s Contract Easily. Will They?
Andrew Luck’s shocking retirement didn’t shake Indy early in the season, but his replacement’s regression may have doomed the team down the stretch
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December 17, 2019
Has John Elway Finally Settled on the Tall Broncos QB of the Future?
Has Drew Lock done enough to land himself the 2020 starting job in Denver, or will the team look to someone like Justin Herbert in April?
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December 16, 2019
The Bears’ Problems Begin and End With Mitchell Trubisky. What Will They Do About It?
An excellent defense isn’t enough to make up for the big issue at quarterback, which leaves GM Ryan Pace with a big decision to make
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December 10, 2019
It May Be Time for the Jaguars to Do a Complete Overhaul
The team that went to the AFC championship game two years ago is crumbling, and it’s clear that Nick Foles wasn’t the savior they needed. Is the best option a completely fresh start?
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December 10, 2019
Sam Darnold Saw Ghosts, but He Should’ve Been Scared of Adam Gase’s Offense
The New York Jets are out of the playoffs again. What will they do this offseason?
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December 9, 2019
What Will the Panthers Do With Cam Newton This Offseason?
After a fifth straight loss, Carolina has been eliminated from postseason contention. What the Panthers choose to do now will affect the team for years to come.
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December 9, 2019
The Chargers Turn to the Offseason—and Maybe a Post–Philip Rivers World
Plus, Los Angeles has a big running-back decision to make
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December 8, 2019
What Will the Bucs Do With Jameis Winston This Offseason?
Tampa Bay’s playoff drought will stretch into a 12th year after they were bounced from playoff contention on Sunday. Now, the team faces a decision about the future of its former no. 1 pick.