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Biggest looming free agents for all 32 teams: What’s next for Higgins, Mack and others

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The offseason has arrived for 30 NFL teams while the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for Super Bowl LIX — so we’re taking a look at what lies ahead over the next two months, with free agency set to begin on March 12.

We asked our NFL Nation reporters to pick the one free agent from the team they cover whose contract status will shape that franchise’s offseason the most. The list includes a couple of quarterbacks returning to free agency, veteran receivers who figure to be in high demand and one

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Everything you need to know for NFL conference championship games: Score picks, predictions and storylines

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The AFC and NFC conference championships are here! Sunday’s slate starts with surging rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders taking on the Philadelphia Eagles. Then the Kansas City Chiefs will host MVP contender Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.

Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to both games, and analytics writer Seth Walder makes a bold prediction for each matchup. NFL analyst Matt Bowen identifies a key matchup X factor to watch, and staff writer Kevin Seifert tells us what to know

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Everything you need to know for four NFL divisional round games: Score picks, predictions and storylines

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The divisional playoff round for the 2024 NFL season has four great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know. On Saturday, Patrick Mahomes‘ Chiefs take on C.J. Stroud and the Texans to get things started. Then the Commanders’ Jayden Daniels tries to stay hot against the Lions. On Sunday, the Rams travel to Philadelphia to face Saquon Barkley and his Eagles. And finally, it’s Josh Allen vs. Lamar Jackson in Buffalo — a showdown of MVP candidates for a chance to

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Our guide to NFL wild-card weekend: Storylines to watch, X factors and bold predictions for every game

NFL Nation, ESPNJan 10, 2025, 07:00 AM ET

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The wild-card playoff round for the 2024 NFL season has six great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend.

Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to all six games, and analytics writer Seth Walder makes a bold prediction for each matchup. NFL analyst Matt Bowen identifies a key matchup X factor to watch, and staff writer Kevin Seifert tells us what to know about the officiating. The ESPN Research team also provides a big stat to know and a betting

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Aaron Rodgers passes Matt Ryan in 60K club, as Matt Stafford falls just short in 2024

NFL Nation, ESPNJan 5, 2025, 05:41 PM ET

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On Oct. 6, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers became the ninth NFL quarterback to throw for 60,000 regular-season passing yards in his career, and in the final game of the season he surpassed Matt Ryan for seventh on the all-time list.

Rodgers needed 115 yards against the Miami Dolphins to pass Ryan, which he did in the second quarter, and he also threw the 500th touchdown pass of his career in the second quarter — joining Tom Brady (649), Drew Brees (571), Peyton Manning (539)

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