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The Deebo Factor, and why the 49ers desperately need it

Deebo Samuel is the one player the 49ers need to get to the Super Bowl. Here's why his health is crucial in the NFC Championship game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 27, 2024

Chiefs’ heavy personnel (and Isiah Pacheco) could put a dent in Ravens’ great defense

The Chiefs run more heavy personnel than any other NFL team, and it's made running back Isiah Pacheco a fulcrum of Andy Reid's offense.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 26, 2024

Why the Ravens’ defense presents unusual challenges for Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes can beat just about any defense, but Mike Macdonald's Ravens squad ties pressure to coverage better than any other.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 25, 2024

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The Xs and Os with Greg Cosell: Previewing the NFL’s conference championship games

In this week's "Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar," the guys get you ready for Ravens-Chiefs, and 49ers-Lions. It's conference championship time!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 25, 2024

Baker Mayfield must calm his rogue tendencies to have a chance against the Lions

If Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers are going to beat the Lions, Mayfield will have to stay within himself as he didn't in Week 6.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 21, 2024

Jared Goff beat the Buccaneers in Week 6, and he can do it again

The Buccaneers threw everything at Jared Goff in Week 6, and Goff had no problems. Might be time for a different plan in the playoffs.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 21, 2024

Ravens, 49ers have the advantage of defenses that can do anything… and everything

The Ravens and 49ers are the one-seeds in the playoffs, and they both have defenses without specific tendencies. That's not a coincidence.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 20, 2024

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The Ravens know they’re dealing with a different C.J. Stroud this time around

The Ravens were able to contain C.J. Stroud in Week 1 of the regular season, but they know they're dealing with a different Stroud in the divisional round.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 19, 2024

The Xs and Os with Greg Cosell: Previewing the divisional round of the playoffs

In this week's "Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar," the guys preview all the big matchups in the NFL's divisional round.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 18, 2024

4-Down Territory: Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McCarthy, Nick Sirianni, Worst of the Week

In this week's "4-Down Territory," the guys get into Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McCarthy, Nick Sirianni, and the Worst of the Week for the wild-card round.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 16, 2024

America demolishes Eagles after wild-card implosion against Buccaneers

The Philadelphia Eagles embarrassed themselves in a ridiculous wild-card loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and America was fed up with it.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 16, 2024

The importance of heavy play-action, with Dan Campbell and Jared Goff

Jared Goff and the Lions have been wildly successful in the passing game with two old-school concepts, and the Rams' defense needs to be hyper-aware.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 14, 2024

How Texans QB C.J. Stroud can rock Jim Schwartz’s Browns defense

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud vs. Jim Schwartz's Browns defense is one of the best matchups of wild-card weekend. Here's how it could play out.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2024

Aaron Jones and Green Bay’s run game could decide who wins Packers-Cowboys

With Jordan Love and Dak Prescott, the Packers-Cowboys wild-card game is dead even from a QB perspective. RB Aaron Jones could make the difference.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2024

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 11, 2024

How Sean McVay and the Rams have changed their run game for the better

Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams have put a different spin on their run game with Kyren Williams, and it's devastating enemy defenses.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 11, 2024

The Xs and Os with Greg Cosell: Previewing Super Wild-Card Weekend

In this week's "Xs and Os," Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar preview Super Wild-Card Weekend with tape study and advanced metrics.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 11, 2024

WIth De’von Achane, Dolphins’ motion and misdirection could be trouble for Chiefs’ defense

The Dolphins are a much better offense when running back De'von Achane is on the field, and the Chiefs are about to find that out.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 9, 2024

4-Down Territory: Most, least serious wild-card teams, Secret Superstars, new coaches

In this week's "4-Down Territory," the guys get into most and least serious wild-card teams, Secret Superstars, and new head coaches they'd like to see.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 7, 2024

CFP National Championship: How Michigan’s defense can stop Michael Penix Jr.’s best throw

If Michigan's defense stays on point as it has against the fade ball, Michael Penix Jr. could have a problem in the CFP Championship.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 7, 2024

C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins combine to give Houston Texans the ideal passing attack

C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins of the Texans proved Saturday night that they're ready to face any defense. Just in time for the playoffs.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2024

The Colts might want to switch their defensive plan against C.J. Stroud

C.J. Stroud has killed Cover-3 all season long, and the Colts play a ton of Cover-3. Something's going to break on Saturday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2024

Jordan Love might lead the Packers to the promised land sooner than you think

Packers quarterback Jordan Love has been as good as any QB in the second half of the season. Here's one play that proves it.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2024

The Eagles’ defense is a disaster, and they’d better fix it with a quickness

The Eagles' defense hit rock bottom when it got pushed around by the Arizona Cardinals. Is there any hope for improvement before the postseason starts?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2024

How Rams rookies Kobie Turner and Byron Young are crushing enemy quarterbacks

The Rams' underrated defense is led by two rookies -- edge-rusher Byron Young, and interior force Kobie Turner. Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar explain.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2024

What should the Chicago Bears do with Justin Fields?

The Chicago Bears have a tough decision to make with Justin Fields. What do the tape and metrics say about Fields' ultimate potential?

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