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The Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott after the loss to the Broncos in the 2026 NFL playoffs. They have now confirmed two important interviews for their head coaching position. The Buffalo Bills wasted no time after the painful playoff loss against Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round. The team’s owner, Terry Pegula, confirmed that this was the reason he fired head coach Sean McDermott. Now, in the search for McDermott’s replacement, the Bills have announced that they interviewed Brian Daboll, a man with plenty of experience. He won the Super Bowl five times with the Patriots as an assistant and also served as Buffalo’s offensive coordinator from 2018 to 2021. Daboll won the Coach of the Year award in 2022 due to his remarkable job with the Giants. This was the official statement. “Former Giants head coach and Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll interviewed for Buffalo’s head coaching vacancy on Thursday. Daboll most recently served as the Giants head coach from 2022-25. Prior to that, Daboll was Buffalo’s offensive coordinator from 2018-21. During his time with the Bills, they went 40-25 and averaged 24.1 points per game and 352.3 total yards per game.” Bills need a new head coach after loss to Bo Nix and Denver Broncos The Bills also confirmed an interview for the head coaching position with their current offensive coordinator, Joe Brady. “Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady was first up in the candidate cycle, interviewing on Wednesday. Brady has been the team’s full-time OC since Jan. 28, 2024, and served as the interim OC beginning in November 2023.” Another head coach candidate for Bills Additionally, a report from Adam Schefter confirmed that the Bills also plan to interview Grant Udinski. “Bills are scheduled to interview Jaguars OC Grant Udinski for their HC opening Sunday, per sources. Prior to that, Udinski will have a second head coach interview Friday with the Browns.”

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold voiced a straightforward statement about his health which served as a warning for the Los Angeles Rams ahead of the NFC Championship Game. The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams are set to meet once again during the 2025 NFL season. This time, the two NFC West rivals will clash with a trip to Super Bowl LX on the line. With the players within smelling distance of their career dream, nothing is going to stop them. Sam Darnold made that much clear when asked about his oblique injury. Every NFL playoff game is a chess match. But when divisional rivals meet with a trip to the Super Bowl hanging in the balance, every move is layered with intent, every mistake magnified, and the game within the game takes center stage. Absolutely nothing is left to chance. However, at the end of the day, it’s football. Anything can happen, and as the common saying goes: “It’s players over plays”. In that regard, Darnold—who truly knows what it means to defy the odds and bounce back from the abyss—is willing to put his body on the line to guide Seattle to its fourth Super Bowl appearance in franchise history. As the Rams are set to walk into one of the league’s loudest venues, Darnold dropped a strong confession. “Felt good [after the game] I got to continue to get prepared and ready for Sunday. I felt confident letting it rip,” Darnold admitted during his media availability on Wednesday. QB Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks Chess match between Rams and Seahawks After watching the Seahawks’ defense dominate every phase of the game, special teams fire on all cylinders, and the ground attack reach another level with Kenneth Walker III leading the way, learning that Darnold is healthy and confident enough to rip the pigskin only adds another layer of concern for Rams head coach Sean McVay. Moreover, the Seahawks confirmed Darnold could get a new weapon to face Los Angeles. Though an authentic student of the game, McVay has built his reputation on outscoring opponents in shootouts rather than engaging in drawn-out chess matches. Now, it appears the young mind guiding Los Angeles may be forced out of his comfort zone as he goes up against arguably the most underrated head coach in the NFL: Mike Macdonald. Third battle Seattle and Los Angeles have met twice so far in the 2025 NFL season, splitting the regular-season series. Both games were decided by a combined margin of just three points. The Rams edged the Seahawks 21–19 at SoFi Stadium, before Seattle returned the favor with a 38–37, game-of-the-year contender at Lumen Field. Back in the Emerald City for the third and decisive matchup, both teams know what to expect from each other. However, instead of shedding light, that just means they are essentially in pitch-black darkness. The two coaching staffs will come up with tweaks to their game. Thus, it’s truly anyone’s game. The winner will represent the NFC in Super Bowl LX, played at another familiar stage: Levi’s Stadium, home of fellow NFC West rival San Francisco. Regardless of who emerges on top, there’s little doubt that both the Seahawks and Rams are more than deserving of this opportunity.

Following Mike Vrabel’s latest decision ahead of the AFC Championship Game, the New England Patriots have been warned about a key factor in their matchup with the Denver Broncos. The New England Patriots are one win away from reaching Super Bowl LX. Coming into the season, only a few—if any—thought Mike Vrabel could lead this team so far in such short notice. The locker room believed, though, and the results are now out there for everybody in the NFL to see. However, one last hurdle stands in the Patriots’ way, that is none other than the Denver Broncos. Though missing Bo Nix could prove to be Denver’s Achilles’ heel, the Broncos are putting the Patriots on notice, as a key weapon could return to help Jarrett Stidham. If all else fails, Denver can always lean on its home-field advantage, which is unique in the NFL. As reported by The Boston Herald, the Pats won’t board the five-hour flight to Colorado until Saturday. Thus, they will be touching down in Denver roughly 24 hours prior to the AFC Championship Game on Sunday at 3:00 pm ET. According to a physics expert, Vrabel and the Patriots may be underestimating the adversity they will be up against in the Mile High City. “Given the same temperature in Gillette and Mile High, the air is about 20% less dense in Mile High, so that’s 20% less oxygen,” physics professor Nancy Burnham forewarned the Patriots, via The Boston Herald. “If you don’t have the oxygen, your muscles can’t do their thing, so it’s a concern. I’ve been pleased to watch the Patriots’ resurgence, but I hope that they get out there soon. They’re taking a chance, they’re putting themselves at risk.” Mike Vrabel during a Patriots game. Home-field advantage Throughout the league, every team likes to believe it holds an edge when playing at home. For some, that advantage comes directly from their fans. Others have created their own edge through specific elements of their stadium or field design. However, the Broncos possess an advantage unlike any other: altitude. At Empower Field at Mile High, players compete 5,280 feet above sea level. There has long been a debate over the best way to handle that challenge. Some believe it’s best to arrive shortly before kickoff, giving players’ bodies little time to register the change in altitude. Others, however, argue that acclimatization—arriving well in advance—is the better approach. Both theories have their pros and cons. Vrabel and the Patriots are now leaning toward the former. New England knows it’s rolling the dice, but the belief is that this roster can push through adversity—and that playing in the Mile High City is simply another opportunity to prove it. Patriots vie to end their hex Nix’s season-ending injury may be the decisive factor that helps New England snap its all-time drought in Colorado. The Broncos and Patriots have met five times in the NFL Playoffs, with Denver holding a 4–1 advantage. Moreover, New England has never won a postseason game at Mile High. Will history repeat itself, or will the Pats finally plant their flag in what’s become their house of horrors? If the Patriots advance past the Broncos, Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel would accomplish a feat not even Tom Brady and Bill Belichick could pull off. Many will point to the fact that Stidham is making his first start in more than two years. It’s a reasonable argument, but the reality remains: New England is 0–4 in Denver, and Vrabel’s squad now has a chance to end the franchise’s curse in the Centennial State.

Kyle Tucker explained his decision to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, choosing them over other MLB suitors this offseason. With multiple lucrative offers on the table, Kyle Tucker ultimately chose the Los Angeles Dodgers, drawn to their winning culture and championship pedigree. The two-time defending World Series champions presented an environment he felt would allow him to compete at the highest level immediately. “It’s a big decision, so you still got to weigh out everything,” Tucker said. “But this team and this city and the fan base kind of makes it a little bit easier to make some decisions. That is just ultimately what we wanted to do — come here and be part of that and try to win another World Series.” Tucker’s signing came with a $240 million, four-year deal, including player opt-outs after years two and three, and a $64 million signing bonus. Dodgers president Andrew Friedman emphasized the organization’s appeal. “For him to choose us when he had other longer term and other shorter term options, I think speaks to the growth and progress that we’ve made on creating a destination spot.” How is Tucker’s deal structured? The contract provides $85 million over the first two seasons before the first opt-out, including $32.5 million in both 2026 and 2027, plus deferred money payable from 2036–2045. Tucker also received a hotel suite on road trips, and the deal carries a full no-trade clause. Kyle Tucker poses with a bat at Dodger Stadium. @Dodgers What drew Tucker to the Dodgers over other teams? Beyond financials, Tucker cited the Dodgers’ championship momentum as a decisive factor. “This organization from top down is first class. It’ll be a lot of fun competing with these guys and competing for another hopefully three-peat here,” he said. Tucker’s role Tucker is expected to play right field and bat second or third in the lineup. Teoscar Hernandez will shift to left field, while the presence of Shohei Ohtani at the top of the order complements Tucker’s power bat. Roberts suggested Tucker has potential MVP-caliber upside and Gold Glove capability, noting, “Having a lot of people around him, there’s more runs scored in there. I think he’s going to have the ability to drive in runs. He’s a five-tool player, he loves to compete, he loves to play the game, he pours into the community, he’s a smart player.”