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Atlanta Falcons (DEF - ATL)

1/9/26 2:31 PM -
Bucs’ Salary Cap, Financial Outlook Heading Into 2026. The Bucs' 2025 season is over. Their playoff hopes went out with a whimper as the New Orleans Saints – sitting their starters, and their backups, and the backups to their backups – lost to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. Now Tampa Bay must turn the page to 2026. While there is still
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https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-salary-cap-finan...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/9/26 2:15 PM -
‘Texans Are Looking At This Steelers Offense And Laughing’: Analyst Has Bleak Outlook On Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense has held them back at several times in recent years. It’s part of the reason why they haven’t been very competitive in the playoffs. While it’s been slightly better this year with Aaron Rodgers under center, it’s still had issues. It faces a big test this week, too. The Steelers will […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/texans-are-looki...
Cleveland Browns (DEF - CLE)

1/9/26 1:44 PM -
John Harbaugh reportedly has massive demands for accepting next head-coaching job. During a Friday appearance on ESPN Cleveland, Cleveland Browns reporter Tony Grossi of The Land on Demand said that he had spoken with a league insider regarding Harbaugh's "prerequisites" to meet with a team about its opening.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/john_harba...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/9/26 1:15 PM -
CBS Sports Highlights OT Dylan Cook As ‘Under-The-Radar’ Player Who Could Impact Steelers’ Postseason. Turning to a third different starting left tackle late in the season should have been detrimental for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the insertion of former undrafted free agent Dylan Cook into the starting lineup in Week 15 against the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football proved to be more of a stabilizing move than a […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/cbs-sports-highl...
Baltimore Ravens (DEF - BAL)

1/9/26 1:04 PM -
Buccaneers 'definitely' made John Harbaugh move before Todd Bowles decision. NFL/Denver Broncos insider Benjamin Allbright raised eyebrows when he recently reported that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers "called about" former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and learned that Harbaugh "wants" his own general manager with his next team. The Buccaneers subsequently retained head coach Todd Bowles for another season.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/buccaneers...
Nico Collins (WR - HOU)

1/9/26 1:01 PM -
Nico Collins Won’t Be Joey Porter Jr.’s Problem Alone, Teryl Austin Says: ‘Not Going To Leave Him Out There’. The Steelers have used Joey Porter Jr. in the past to shadow top opponents, but they apparently won’t do that against the Texans’ Nico Collins. As early as his rookie season in 2023, Porter earned the coaches’ trust to execute those assignments. Gradually, however, they have moved away from that, preferring a more balanced secondary. […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/nico-collins-won...
Kenneth Gainwell (RB - PHI)

1/9/26 12:01 PM -
Steelers ‘Identified Early’ Importance Of YAC To Their Offense, Arthur Smith Says: ‘Got A Lot Of Catch-And-Run Guys’. If the Steelers have relied heavily on YAC thanks to players like Kenneth Gainwell and DK Metcalf this season, that is no accident. Both of them had career years this season in that regard, but OC Arthur Smith built that into the scheme. He knew their strength would be creating with the ball in their […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-identif...
Atlanta Falcons (DEF - ATL)

1/9/26 11:31 AM -
Bucs’ Salary Cap, Financial Outlook Heading Into 2026. The Bucs' 2025 season is over. Their playoff hopes went out with a whimper as the New Orleans Saints – sitting their starters, and their backups, and the backups to their backups – lost to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. Now Tampa Bay must turn the page to 2026. While there is still
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https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-salary-cap-finan...
Chris Boswell (K - PIT)

1/9/26 11:26 AM -
Chris Boswell Reveals What He Told Tyler Loop After Missed Field Goal. Chris Boswell showed class and sportsmanship when he ran over to encourage Baltimore Ravens rookie K Tyler Loop after his missed field that lost the game and ended his team’s season. He revealed Friday morning what he told Loop. “When we fail, it’s in the public eye for everybody to see. I just wanted to […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/chris-boswell-re...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/9/26 11:15 AM -
‘Texans Are Looking At This Steelers Offense And Laughing’: Analyst Has Bleak Outlook On Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense has held them back at several times in recent years. It’s part of the reason why they haven’t been very competitive in the playoffs. While it’s been slightly better this year with Aaron Rodgers under center, it’s still had issues. It faces a big test this week, too. The Steelers will […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/texans-are-looki...
Nico Collins (WR - HOU)

1/9/26 11:01 AM -
Nico Collins Won’t Be Joey Porter Jr.’s Problem Alone, Teryl Austin Says: ‘Not Going To Leave Him Out There’. The Steelers have used Joey Porter Jr. in the past to shadow top opponents, but they apparently won’t do that against the Texans’ Nico Collins. As early as his rookie season in 2023, Porter earned the coaches’ trust to execute those assignments. Gradually, however, they have moved away from that, preferring a more balanced secondary. […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/nico-collins-won...
Philadelphia Eagles (DEF - PHI)

1/9/26 10:50 AM -
Here's the foolproof plan for the Eagles to expose depleted 49ers. The NFC wild-card playoff matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers appears evenly matched on the surface. However, the Eagles could hold a significant offensive advantage because of San Francisco’s severely depleted linebacker corps.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/heres_the_...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/9/26 10:46 AM -
‘The Look In His Eyes’: Aaron Rodgers’ Presence Makes Steelers Dangerous In Playoffs, NFL Exec Says. When the Pittsburgh Steelers started to pursue veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers in free agency back in March, they had one goal in mind: getting over the hump in the AFC playoffs and getting back to competing for a Lombardi Trophy. Now, thanks to an AFC North title, the Steelers have a chance to do just […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/the-look-in-his-...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

1/9/26 10:30 AM -
Pittsburgh’s Blitzes Are Working In A Big Way. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ blitz plan is working. Not a moment too soon. If Pittsburgh is to beat the Houston Texans Monday night, the Steelers’ offense will need to contain the Texans’ excellent rush. But Pittsburgh’s defense must get home, too. This includes the core linemen and EDGE rushers, of course, especially with T.J. Watt’s return. […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/pittsburghs-blit...
Lamar Jackson (QB - BAL)

1/9/26 10:01 AM -
Todd Monken Gets Candid About Rumored Tension With Lamar Jackson After Ravens Firing.
The Ravens’ decision to move on from John Harbaugh sent shockwaves through the league, but it also reopened a familiar cycle in Baltimore. When a long-tenured head coach is dismissed, speculation follows about what went wrong. In this case, some of that attention shifted toward the offense and, more specifically, the relationship between Lamar Jackson […]
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https://www.profootballnetwork.com/todd-monken-den...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/9/26 8:20 AM -
‘Definitely An Advantage’ To Steelers Being Underdogs, Aaron Rodgers Says. Despite hosting their first playoff game since 2020, the Steelers are underdogs going into Monday night against the Texans. That’s fine by them, says QB Aaron Rodgers, who has certainly been in that position before, albeit on the road. After all, Houston has won nine straight games, while Pittsburgh is in the playoffs thanks to […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/definitely-an-ad...
Nico Collins (WR - HOU)

1/9/26 8:01 AM -
Nico Collins Won’t Be Joey Porter Jr.’s Problem Alone, Teryl Austin Says: ‘Not Going To Leave Him Out There’. The Steelers have used Joey Porter Jr. in the past to shadow top opponents, but they won’t do that against the Texans’ Nico Collins. As early as his rookie season in 2023, Porter earned the coaches’ trust to execute those assignments. Gradually, however, they have moved away from that, preferring a more balanced secondary. And […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/nico-collins-won...
Lamar Jackson (QB - BAL)

1/9/26 7:40 AM -
Ravens OC Weighs In On Relationship Between Lamar Jackson, John Harbaugh. Todd Monken remains the Ravens’ OC, for now, meaning he is still coaching QB Lamar Jackson—while John Harbaugh is not. Baltimore fired him after 18 seasons and reports quickly surfaced that his reputation in the locker room played a role. Many believe—fueled by those reports—that his relationship with Jackson was at the center of it […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/ravens-oc-weighs...
Travis Kelce (TE - KC)

1/9/26 5:14 AM -
Chiefs star TE Travis Kelce may already have his next job lined up. The future Hall of Famer is mulling retirement, but he said that he'd give the team enough time to find a suitable replacement if he decides to walk away. In the meantime, it seems like he's going to explore all of his options.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/chiefs_sta...
Dak Prescott (QB - DAL)

1/9/26 2:01 AM -
NFL playoff predictions: who will seize a wide-open Super Bowl race?.
The postseason kicks off on Saturday. Our writers pick the dark horses, players to watch and make their tips for the NFL’s championship game
Melissa is right about the Lions (see below), but how about the Dallas Cowboys? Their defense was nauseating, and nobody wants a playoff weekend spoiled watching that. But their offense was electric. They finished fifth in the league in EPA/play in the regular season. And with Dak Prescott, a solid o-line and George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb, they had the potential to drop 30 points on any playoff group. If they’d snuck in and managed to knock off a top seed, it would have convinced Jerry Jones that he was on the right path. And nothing is funnier than Jones failing to recognize that the reason why Dallas is stuck is the reflection in his mirror. Oliver Connolly
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https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/09/nfl-...