Again, an offense under his direction couldn’t seal it despite a season of work that had drawn rave reviews, but the circumstances were different
Author: Mike Jones, USA TODAY
Opinion: Colin Kaepernick doesn’t exactly loom over the NFL at Super Bowl, but he’s certainly not forgotten
As the 49ers return to the Super Bowl for the first time since Colin Kaepernick led them to the stage in the 2012 season, questions on the QB remain.
Opinion: Jalen Hurts’ NFL future hinges on fit and his development as a passer, and he’s fine with that
After a storied collegiate career at Alabama and Oklahoma, Jalen Hurts faces a fresh round of questions about his potential as a quarterback.
Chiefs beat Titans to secure AFC title, first Super Bowl berth in 50 years
The Chiefs shook off an early deficit to push past the Titans for the AFC crown. Kansas City will play the 49ers, who triumphed for the NFC title.
Opinion: Patrick Mahomes blazed Chiefs’ Super Bowl path by turning heartbreak to hope
The 50 years since the Chiefs’ last Super Bowl appearance has mostly been defined by disappointment. This year, Patrick Mahomes changed everything.
NFL owners, players union make progress in CBA talks but remain divided on multiple issues
The NFLPA and the league’s owners have reached tentative agreements on aspects of a proposed collective bargaining agreement but major issues remain.
Four potential X-factor players in AFC, NFC conference championship games
Everyone knows the stars to watch in the AFC and NFC title games. These players, however, could tilt the tide in Sunday’s matchups.
Opinion: Luke Kuechly retirement continues NFL trend. Good for him, and for fellow players
Like Andrew Luck and Rob Gronkowski before him, Luke Kuechly is the third elite-level player to retire from the NFL before the age of 30.
Packers put away Seahawks, set up rematch with 49ers in NFC Championship Game
The Seahawks drew within striking distance in the fourth quarter, but Aaron Rodgers solidified the Packers’ spot in the NFC Championship Game.
Opinion: Three years after partnering with NFL, Players Coalition members chalking up wins
Since forming the partnership with the Players Coalition in 2018, the NFL has awarded social justice organizations more than $25 million in grants.