The New England Patriots shut down the Los Angeles Rams' high-flying offense, which seemed impossible.The Rams owned the NFL's second-best offense (421 yards per game) and the second-highest scoring offense (32.9 points per contest). That proficient attack was held to just three points in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday.Rams head coach Sean McVay said postgame that Bill Belichick, Brian Flores, and Co. outcoached him. Then he took it a step further, highlighting the Patriots' disguised coverages and defensive-line schemes while explaining exactly how his unit was held to a mere field goal."They did a good job with that, with stunts and different things. They mixed it up," McVay said, according to John Breech of CBS Sports. "They played almost exclusively some man coverage principles and decided to take away - really in the early downs, all they ended up was playing some single-high buzz structures with some quarter principles."They did a great job, it was a great game plan. There is no other way to say it, but I got outcoached tonight."Exacerbating his problems, McVay said he had trouble making the appropriate adjustments."I was not pleased at all with my feel for the flow of the game and kind of making some adjustments as the game unfolded and giving ourselves a chance to have some success and put points on the board," he added. "Credit to (the Patriots), they did a good job and I certainly didn't do good enough for us."The Patriots also had a plan for the Rams' running game. Running back C.J. Anderson said New England controlled the gaps along the offensive line and left tackle Andrew Whitworth agreed."They did a really good job of playing us with six on the line all day and limited space to be able to get the runs through there," Whitworth said."I think they ran some games and then had some different looks where maybe guys who had been kind of rushers all year, where different guys were rushing," he added.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots defensive backs Devin and Jason McCourty will likely skip a visit to the White House if the team is invited for a customary champions' visit, according to Jimmy Golen of the Associated Press.Devin, who won his third Super Bowl on Sunday, told the Associated Press he would skip the ceremony. Jason said it's doubtful he would join the Patriots on the trip. The president traditionally invites the Super Bowl champions to the White House.Patriots safety Duron Harmon also said he wouldn't go on the trip and would prefer to meet with former president Barack Obama, as the Golden State Warriors did in January.President Donald Trump hosted the Patriots in April 2017 and spoke about his admiration for the chemistry between Tom Brady, head coach Bill Belichick, and owner Robert Kraft prior to the Super Bowl.Trump canceled the Philadelphia Eagles' visit last year, claiming "they disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jason McCourty just went from worst to first, and he couldn't be happier about it after the New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 on Sunday.McCourty spent the 2017 season with the winless Cleveland Browns. Then the veteran cornerback was traded to the Patriots in March 2018, joining his brother, Devin, for the first time in their professional careers."I don't even know if I had a vision for it, man," McCourty said, according to NFL.com's Jeremy Bergman. "Last year, I spent the season in Cleveland. Didn't win a football game. God is good. I couldn't imagine I'd be sitting here after the 2018-19 season. Dev texted Bill (Belichick) in March and said 'two McCourtys are better than one.' Tonight, I think Bill agrees. So I'm happy with it."McCourty shined on the big stage Sunday, especially while breaking up a potential touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks.The 2018 season was the first campaign that ended with McCourty making the playoffs, let alone the Super Bowl. To no surprise, he says the season was his best in the NFL."I couldn't have thought this up, man. ... I remember when I first came here to this team in April, there was a whole media spectacle that it wouldn't be any fun here," he said. "It's my third organization in my 10th season. I haven't had more fun than this season."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The mysterious let-it-ride gambler who won over $24 million last year after betting on the World Series and Super Bowl LII, saw his hot streak come to an end Sunday.The man, known as Bettor X, lost at least $3.8 million on three bets - all made at +120 odds - on the Los Angeles Rams to win Super Bowl LIII, according to Ben Fawkes of ESPN.On Thursday, Bettor X placed an approximate $2-million money-line bet on the Rams at MGM. He made another money-line bet for approximately $1.5 million the next day at William Hill, followed by a $300,000 money-line bet at South Point.Despite the big loss, Bettor X is still up over $20 million during his run.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins officially named Brian Flores the 13th head coach in franchise history on Monday.Flores is fresh off a victory in Super Bowl LIII as the linebackers coach and defensive play-caller for the New England Patriots.The 37-year-old served under various assistant titles with the Patriots since he was hired as a scouting assistant in 2004."Two things that stand out immediately when you meet Brian are his football intelligence and leadership skills," said general manager Chris Grier. "Brian is widely respected throughout the NFL. He paid his dues in New England working in personnel, on offense, defense and special teams, which helped him build a great understanding of what it takes to win. If you talk with anyone who has played for him or worked with him, you will hear about his ability to lead and get the most out of people. Brian sets a high standard for his players and coaches and we are completely aligned with our vision on how to build a successful organization."Flores won four championships with the Patriots and was largely responsible for limiting the Los Angeles Rams to just three points in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday.He replaces Adam Gase, who served as head coach of the Dolphins from 2016 to 2018 and was fired on New Year's Eve.The Dolphins are reportedly planning to part ways with quarterback Ryan Tannehill this offseason, likely leaving Flores to work with either a free-agent or rookie starter in 2019.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cincinnati Bengals announced the hiring of Zac Taylor as the 10th head coach in franchise history on Monday.Taylor served as the Rams' quarterbacks coach in 2018 and makes the move one day after Los Angeles was defeated by the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.The 35-year-old also served as an assistant wide receivers coach for the Rams in 2017 but has no prior head coaching experience at either the NFL or college level."I am happy and fortunate to join the Cincinnati Bengals as head coach," Taylor said. "This is a great organization with good people and a rich history, and I am excited to get started. I am looking to add to that history by setting high standards and holding everyone here accountable to those standards. There is a lot of work to do, and this is day one. We’re going to attack every day with enthusiasm to get this team ready to go."He replaces Marvin Lewis, who parted ways with the Bengals at the end of the regular season. Lewis held the head coaching role since 2003.The team will introduce Taylor in a news conference at Paul Brown Stadium on Tuesday.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was among those who submitted a bid to purchase the Carolina Panthers, eventually losing out to hedge fund manager David Tepper.But if Combs attempts to buy another NFL franchise, he'll have the support of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft."I hope so. I'm a big fan of his," Kraft told TMZ Sports on Saturday when asked if he thinks Combs will ever become an owner.TMZ also asked Combs if he thinks ownership is a possibility."It's time. It's definitely time," he replied.That comment is a change from last June, when Combs distanced himself from the NFL after the league introduced its short-lived national anthem policy. "I don't want to be associated with oppressing black men," Combs said at the time.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After dealing with left knee issues through most of last season, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was able to avoid surgery and should be able to fully participate in the team's offseason program beginning April 1, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky."I feel great," Rodgers said on NFL Network, according to Demovsky. "My body feels really good. Instead of getting surgery postseason, (I) decided to kind of go through a different routine with my knee than I've done in the past, and I'm feeling really, really good."Rodgers initially suffered a left knee sprain during the Packers' season opener against the Chicago Bears and wore a brace until the team's Nov. 4 matchup with the New England Patriots.With new head coach Matt LaFleur, the Packers are able to begin their offseason program two weeks earlier than usual, as teams with returning head coaches can't start until April 15.Although Rodgers acknowledged there's been "a lot of change" within the organization, including the arrival of LaFleur, the veteran signal-caller remains optimistic about the Packers' fortunes."It's tough at first," he said. "But it usually works out for the best so I'm excited about what's going on in Green Bay and the future there."The seven-time Pro Bowler threw for 4,442 yards, 25 touchdowns, and two interceptions in 2018. The 6-9-1 Packers suffered their second consecutive losing season and failed to make the playoffs.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff quickly shouldered the blame for his team's 13-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIIl."What really stings for me, especially as a quarterback, is that our defense played so well - and I wasn't able to deliver," Goff told NFL.com's Michael Silver. "It was me. It was our offense. And we - well, I - couldn't do my part."It wasn't a game we needed 30 points to win. We needed two touchdowns, and I couldn't get it done. That's on me. I'm the guy who has to drive this offense."Against New England, Goff completed just 19 of 38 passes for 229 yards. He did avoid turnovers until the fourth quarter, but then tossed a critical interception to Stephon Gilmore with less than five minutes left and the Rams trailing 10-3.Goff said he recognized the Pats' "zero" defense - man-to-man coverage with no safety help over the top - before that snap, but still forced a throw to Brandin Cooks."Obviously, I should have thrown it away," Goff said. "I knew it was 'zero' - of course I did - but I thought I could make a play. I didn't realize Gilmore was staring at me, and I threw too early. I put it in a bad spot. It was dumb. It was stupid. I will learn from it. But it really hurts right now."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The 2018 NFL season has concluded, so it's officially time to look ahead to the 2019 draft. With the scouting combine mere weeks away, theScore's Dane Belbeck, Daniel Wilkins, and Mike Alessandrini project the first round of selections.1. Arizona Cardinals - Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio StateDon't overthink this one. After getting a quarterback in last year's draft, it just so happens the Cardinals hold the No. 1 pick when the consensus top prospect plays the next-most valuable position on the field. Bosa should be an impact pass-rusher the moment he sets foot on an NFL field, and his presence opposite Chandler Jones gives Arizona one of the league's top tandems on the edge. - Wilkins2. San Francisco 49ers - Josh Allen, DE, Kentucky The 49ers allowed 27.2 points per game last season, fifth-worst in the entire league. The quickest way to improve a defense is to add someone who annoys the heck out of the opposing quarterback, and the club does that with Allen out of Kentucky. His athleticism and speed off the edge immediately help San Francisco in a division boasting quarterbacks such as Russell Wilson and Jared Goff. - Belbeck3. New York Jets - Ed Oliver, DT, HoustonJohn Weast / Getty Images Sport / GettyOliver over Quinnen Williams here may surprise some, but we think the former Houston defender is a slightly better fit in new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams' scheme. Oliver is a stud and figures to test well at the combine. The defensive tackle's tantalizing upside could very well lead to a top-five selection and an ideal fit next to Leonard Williams. - Alessandrini4. Oakland Raiders - Quinnen Williams, DT, AlabamaReplacing Khalil Mack on the edge is far and away the Raiders' most pressing need. But after a surprise pick from New York at No. 3, Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock can't afford to pass on the opportunity that falls into their laps here. Williams is an elite interior defensive line talent who would immediately upgrade the pass rush and run defense. - Wilkins5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Rashan Gary, DL, MichiganOnce the Bucs see Gary's physical testing results, they're going to be running to the podium to announce this pick. At 6-foot-5, 285 lbs, the Michigan star reportedly clocked an absurd 4.57 40-yard dash during program testing in his sophomore season. With the new head coach/defensive coordinator tandem of Bruce Arians and Todd Bowles pledging an "attack mode" defense, Gary would be an ideal fit at No. 5. - Belbeck6. New York Giants - Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio StateAndy Lyons / Getty Images Sport / GettyWe've seen enough of Eli Manning in New York and we think the Giants have too. After passing on a quarterback in 2018 in favor of star running back Saquon Barkley, general manager Dave Gettleman is in prime position to secure the draft's top signal-caller with his first-round selection. Haskins is that guy. - Alessandrini7. Jacksonville Jaguars - Drew Lock, QB, Missouri Lock isn't exactly a can't-miss quarterback prospect, so this pick would almost certainly be called a "reach" by many. But aren't the Jaguars at the point where they've got to take a risk on the clear upside? Before things fell apart this past season, the quarterback position was the only thing holding them back. Lock has all the ability in the world and could develop into a franchise passer. - Wilkins8. Detroit Lions - Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson Ezekiel Ansah is bound for free agency, the Lions need to add some talent on the edge, and Ferrell is darn good at rushing the passer. This pick makes total sense for a Detroit defense that was middle of the pack in sacks last year. - Belbeck9. Buffalo Bills - Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi StateWesley Hitt / Getty Images Sport / GettySimmons is an interesting case this year because he wasn't invited to the combine due to past violence allegations. The defensive tackle was caught on camera hitting a woman while in high school, but was subsequently allowed to enroll at Mississippi State and has worked to repair his image since. On tape, Simmons is a top-ten player in this class and has had no further issues with violence. Only one team has to give him a shot. - Alessandrini10. Denver Broncos - Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma Murray's size and limited starting experience could be the only things keeping him from being the first quarterback off the board. Primed to take another swing at a quarterback after several strikeouts, the Broncos gladly take a gamble on the clear possibility that those factors aren't all that important anymore. Murray is the most talented playmaker at the position and getting him at No. 10 could quickly prove to be a steal. - Wilkins11. Cincinnati Bengals - Greedy Williams, CB, LSUThe Bengals could have 10 picks in the first round and still not fix their porous defense, but taking the ball-hawking Williams out of LSU is a step in the right direction. At 6-foot-3 and bearing the perfect name for a cornerback, Williams could prove an immediate fix for a passing defense that allowed 32 touchdowns last season. - Belbeck12. Green Bay Packers - Brian Burns, OLB, Florida StateJoe Robbins / Getty Images Sport / GettyDespite tying for eighth in the NFL with 44 sacks, Green Bay still has more questions than answers at outside linebacker. Clay Matthews is a shell of his former self and will be 33 years old in May, and Nick Perry ended his disappointing 2018 campaign on injured reserve. Burns possesses excellent speed and bend around the edge and is an ideal long-term bookend to Kyler Fackrell. - Alessandrini13. Miami Dolphins - Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State Sweat will be advertised as a big-time riser after a strong showing at the Senior Bowl, but really he probably should have been considered in this range all along. The Mississippi State product addresses a glaring need for the Dolphins with Cameron Wake heading into his age-37 season. - Wilkins14. Atlanta Falcons - Christian Wilkins, DT, ClemsonGrady Jarrett is set for free agency and with a top-10 talent in Wilkins sitting there, this pick could be a steal for the Falcons. The Clemson star is an incredibly versatile talent and exactly the type of playmaker Dan Quinn is seeking to help an injury-ravaged defense. - Belbeck15. Washington Redskins - D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole MissIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyRedskins fans should be ecstatic if Metcalf is on the board at No. 15. Jay Gruden's offense is in desperate need of a No. 1 wide receiver and the former Ole Miss wideout fits the bill. Metcalf is also one of the top players available. A double whammy for Washington. - Alessandrini16. Carolina Panthers - Jonah Williams, OT, AlabamaGiving the Panthers an offensive tackle in the first round of a mock draft has become something of an annual tradition. Here's hoping Williams falling to No. 16 finally makes them take one. The Alabama standout would help shore up an offensive line that will be critical for Cam Newton's chances of staying healthy, extending the prime of his career, and recapturing his MVP form. - Wilkins17. Cleveland Browns - Cody Ford, OT, OklahomaAfter what seemed like two decades of struggles at quarterback, the Browns finally appear to have found their star in Baker Mayfield. Now Cleveland must protect the electrifying pivot with security on a level usually reserved for heads of state. Taking the 6-foot-4, 330-lb Ford is a great step in that direction, and the incredibly powerful Oklahoma tackle would reunite with his college teammate in Mayfield. - Belbeck18. Minnesota Vikings - Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyThe Vikings' offensive line was one of the worst units in the NFL this past season, so the team could look to improve in the trenches with its first-round pick. Luckily for Mike Zimmer and Co., Taylor is arguably the best player on the board here. The former Florida standout moves incredibly well for a 330-pounder and should be a plug-and-play starter in the pros. - Alessandrini19. Tennessee Titans - T.J. Hockenson, TE, IowaTight ends have to be particularly special talents to work their way into the first round. Both an impact receiver and a phenomenal in-line blocker, Hockenson certainly fits the bill. His ability to contribute in every facet of the offensive game would make him a cornerstone player for the Titans as they build on a promising first season under Mike Vrabel. - Wilkins20. Pittsburgh Steelers - Devin White, LB, LSUWhite's fit with the Steelers is so perfect that it wouldn't be a surprise to see Pittsburgh trade up just to guarantee he's available. Since losing Ryan Shazier, the Steelers' defense has lacked a speedy playmaker in the middle, and there's nobody better at going sideline-to-sideline in this draft than the LSU star. - Belbeck21. Seattle Seahawks - Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware Grant Halverson / Getty Images Sport / GettyWith Earl Thomas likely on his way out of Seattle, the Seahawks will be searching for their next ball-hawking safety. Look no further than Adderley, an FCS star with incredible range and awareness. The Delaware product would compete for Defensive Rookie of the Year in Pete Carroll's defense. We love the fit. - Alessandrini22. Baltimore Ravens - Marquise Brown, WR, OklahomaHow much fun would it be to watch Lamar Jackson and Brown play together in Baltimore? Significantly smaller than the prototypical No. 1 receiver, Brown will have his share of doubters as he transitions to the NFL. But his speed, quickness, and overall playmaking ability are off the charts. Size becomes much less of a factor when opposing defensive backs can't keep up. - Wilkins23. Houston Texans - Andre Dillard, OT, Washington StateDeshaun Watson is a brilliant escape artist, but the former Clemson star won't make it through another season if the Texans don't address the play of the offensive line. Houston allowed a league-worst 62 sacks last season, so the Texans grab the talented tackle from Washington State to fix that issue. - Belbeck24. Oakland Raiders (from CHI) - Jachai Polite, DE, FloridaDonald Page / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe Raiders double-dip on the defensive line in round one, which probably isn't a bad idea considering the team mustered a measly 13 sacks in 2018. Polite is a terror off the edge, combing incredible bend with an explosive get-off. With a new front four of Polite, No. 4 overall pick Williams, Arden Key, and Maurice Hurst, Oakland could feature a dynamic pass rush for years to come. - Alessandrini25. Philadelphia Eagles - Deandre Baker, CB, GeorgiaDesperately in need of help in the secondary but perhaps hesitant to reach, the Eagles are fortunate to come upon the rare situation where value matches need. Baker gives Philadelphia a potential lockdown corner that can help them match up with star NFC East wideouts like Odell Beckham Jr. and Amari Cooper. - Wilkins26. Indianapolis Colts - Dexter Lawrence, DT, ClemsonThe Colts need some help on the interior defensive line and there's no bigger piece to add than Clemson's Lawrence. The massive 6-foot-5, 340-pounder is the top nose tackle in this class and will immediately anchor the run defense in Indy. - Belbeck27. Oakland Raiders (from DAL) - Riley Ridley, WR, GeorgiaChristian Petersen / Getty Images Sport / GettyOutside of the pass rush, wide receiver is Oakland's biggest need heading into year two under Jon Gruden. Ridley is a polished route-runner who possesses excellent size and athleticism. Underutilized at Georgia, the talented wideout is only scratching the surface. He'll be a better pro than collegiate player. - Alessandrini28. Los Angeles Chargers - Devin Bush, LB, MichiganLinebackers who can make an impact against the run, in pass coverage, and off the second-level blitz are incredibly valuable commodities in today's NFL. Bush is the rare player who can do just that, and he may well be the missing piece for a Chargers defense on the cusp of joining the league's best. - Wilkins29. Kansas City Chiefs - Byron Murphy, CB, WashingtonAs entertaining as it is to watch Patrick Mahomes put up 40 points out of necessity to win games, the Chiefs need to ease the pressure on their MVP quarterback and improve the defense. Taking Murphy is a step in that direction as the athletic corner should help shore up the backend. He's also a willing and capable tackler in the run game and Kansas City is one of the league's worst units in that regard. - Belbeck30. Green Bay Packers (from NO) - Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre DameIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyTillery is an undervalued prospect at the moment but has every chance to be a first-round pick in April. At 6-foot-7, 305 lbs, the defensive lineman checks every box in the measurable department. Add the fact that he's flashed dominance as an interior rusher and Tillery would be one of the top players available at this stage of the draft. - Alessandrini31. Los Angeles Rams - Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi StateLamarcus Joyner could be out the door as a free agent, in which case Abram would fill a position of need. The Mississippi State product has great size and speed for the position and could be an instant playmaker on the back end for Wade Phillips' defense. - Belbeck32. New England Patriots - Noah Fant, TE, IowaFant isn't an all-around tight end like Hockenson, lacking the same blocking ability as his Iowa teammate, but he's firmly in the first-round mix thanks to his ridiculous upside as a receiver. Josh McDaniels and his offense would be able to create mismatches all over the field with Fant's combination of size and athleticism. - WilkinsCopyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A Colin Kaepernick mural in Atlanta has been replaced after the abandoned building it was painted on last year was torn down during the week leading up to the Super Bowl.Atlanta-based artist Fabian Williams, also known as "Occasional Superstar," painted an image of the quarterback in an Atlanta Falcons uniform standing beside boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

New England Patriots safety Duron Harmon won't visit the White House if the team is invited to make the customary championship trip."They don't want me in the White House," Harmon said, according to TMZ Sports.Only 34 players from the Patriots' Super Bowl LI championship team met with President Donald Trump in 2017, according to Darren Hartwell of NBC Sports."It would be dope," Harmon said of instead meeting with President Barack Obama, as the NBA champion Golden State Warriors did earlier this year.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Orleans Saints fans made their feelings very clear on Super Bowl Sunday.After a controversial non-pass interference call in the NFC Championship Game played a big part in denying the Saints a trip to Super Bowl LIII, the city of New Orleans drew a 26.1 overnight viewership rating for Sunday's contest, the lowest of any market and the lowest for any Super Bowl in New Orleans history, according to NOLA.com's Jeff Duncan.Saints fans also held a protest earlier in the day, jamming the streets to bemoan the non-call against the Los Angeles Rams, who ultimately fell to the New England Patriots on Sunday night.Overall, CBS drew a 44.9 overnight rating for what ended up being the lowest-scoring Super Bowl in history, according to Deadline's Dominic Patten.That number was a drop from last year's 47.4, and also the lowest overnight rating for a Super Bowl since the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals in 2009, according to Rick Porter of The Hollywood Reporter.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz denied multiple details from a January report that criticized him for "selfish" and "egotistical" behavior, but he acknowledged his role in the perception that he's not the best teammate."I know who I am, first of all. I know how I carry myself. I know I'm not perfect. I know I have flaws," he said recently, according to ESPN's Tim McManus. "So I'm not going to sit here and say it was inaccurate and completely made up. I'm not going to do that. But at the end of the day, I will say our locker room is really close. If there were guys that had issues, in hindsight, I wish we could have just talked about them. But, again, I don't know how that all happened and everything with that."The initial report cited multiple anonymous players and other sources from the team who accused Wentz of favoritism and resisting concepts he considered to be "(Nick) Foles stuff."Shortly after the report was made, Lane Johnson, Zach Ertz, and Fletcher Cox took to Wentz's defense on Twitter to say the quarterback is a great person and teammate, and the article was "fake news."The 26-year-old will head into his fourth NFL season in 2019 after his last two campaigns were cut short by injury, resulting in Foles leading the team to a win in Super Bowl LII and a divisional-round loss in 2018.Wentz refuted multiple details from the report, including that he was "once verbally attacked by a highly respected teammate for not being 'a team guy,'" and that he "bullied" first-year offensive coordinator Mike Groh.He said the story took him by surprise but plans to learn from it and become a better leader."It's never fun to read, but to an extent, you look at it and be like, 'Well, if someone did have this perception of me, why? What have I done wrong? What can I get better at?'" he said. "I realize I have my shortcomings. Yes, I can be selfish. I think we all have selfishness inside of us. There's human elements to that, that I really look at and say, 'Well, I can get better.'"Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It's never too early to start thinking about Super LIV.Roughly 12 hours following the culmination of the New England Patriots-Los Angeles Rams game, we're already eyeing our three favorite picks for next season's Super Bowl winner.The draft, free agency, scheduling, coaching hires, and trades can all still shake things up, but here are the three teams we like right now based on price and value.Chicago Bears (+1650)The SuperBook opened the Bears at 12-1 when it released its odds, but some offshore books have since moved the reigning NFC North champs back in the range of +1400 to +1650. The Bears are well ahead of schedule in their rebuild, as they found a good fit in head coach Matt Nagy and watched their offseason moves take shape to earn the divisional crown this past year. General manager Ryan Pace has Chicago in a good spot, without much of a true need to be filled through the draft. The Bears, as you recall, shipped draft assets to the Oakland Raiders for Khalil Mack, who is the cornerstone of the vaunted defense. On paper, Chicago is hardly sexy and will now go from the hunter to hunted, but it figures to bring back nearly its entire core from last season, including key players in the midst of their prime.Indianapolis Colts (+1650)Much like the Bears, the Colts sprung from the basement of their division and wound up clinching a berth in the playoffs. The franchise got a huge comeback year out of Andrew Luck, despite an underwhelming skill corps, and caught lightning in a bottle with a defense that wasn't pegged to be all that good in 2018. Indy finished with the eighth-best point differential in the NFL while being one of the most injured teams with more than 225 man games lost. The Colts should be able to make another deep run if they can stay healthy and receive even close to the production they did in 2018.Pittsburgh Steelers (+2200)The Steelers were big movers from their opening odds of 14-1. It's no surprise they're falling off the grid, as the combination of the locker room turmoil and hype surrounding the Cleveland Browns makes the AFC North picture a bit murkier. The market is going to hate the Steelers this spring and summer, perhaps ratcheting up the value even more once the respective fates of Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell come to fruition. Truth is, this is still a very solid team that could - yes, could - be in an even better spot without all the drama. We'd recommend the Steelers at anything better than 20-1 and it'd be wise to wait even longer before grabbing a ticket.(Futures bets were taken from BetOnline and BetDSI. Always shop around for the best numbers.)Alex Kolodziej is theScore's betting writer. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 11 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay's much-lauded offense managed just three points in Sunday's Super Bowl LIII loss, and postgame he said "I got outcoached.""I just never enabled us to get into a rhythm offensively," McVay said after the 13-3 loss to the New England Patriots, according to Nick Shook of NFL.com. "You know we didn't have any third-down conversions really the whole first half. They did a good job, and it seemed that anytime we got a little bit of a positive play then we'd end up having a penalty or move ourselves back."So, I think a lot of it is a result of some of the things they did but then also the play selection. I was not pleased at all with my feel for the flow of the game and kind of making some adjustments as the game unfolded and with giving ourselves a chance at some success and put some points on the board. Credit to them, they did a good job, and I certainly didn't do enough for us."The Rams averaged the second-most points (32.9) in the league during the regular season, but McVay couldn't find an answer in critical situations, as L.A. went 3-for-13 on third down. New England significantly outgained the Rams in total yards (407 to 260).McVay also couldn't help his young quarterback, Jared Goff, when the Patriots' ever-shifting defense seemed to confuse him. The third-year passer threw a crushing late interception, and he finished 19-of-38 passing for 229 yards.The 33-year-old coach said the pain of losing hasn't sunk in yet."I'm almost numb ... they did a great job but it was mostly a result of me doing a poor job calling plays and not giving us a chance to win," said McVay, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. "I don't know how you ever get over this."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Super Bowl LIII wasn't filled with points, but numbers still told the story of the New England Patriots' 13-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta.Here are 10 defining figures from the championship game.2.44Patriots quarterback Tom Brady only held the ball for 2.44 seconds per pass play, according to Next Gen Stats, helping to neutralize the Rams' vaunted pass rush. New England limited Rams interior lineman Aaron Donald, the Defensive Player of the Year, to just one quarterback pressure, and the Patriots' offensive line conceded only one sack.3Three was an ominous number in Super Bowl LIII. The Rams went a woeful 3-for-13 on third-down conversion attempts. The Patriots didn't fare much better, going 3-of-12 on the signature down.6Brady earned his sixth Lombardi Trophy, breaking a tie with Hall of Fame defensive end Charles Haley for the most won by any player. The Patriots also tied the Pittsburgh Steelers' record with their sixth Super Bowl title in franchise history.8The Rams became the first team in Super Bowl history to punt on the first eight possessions to begin a game. Johnny Hekker booted his eighth punt a Super Bowl record 65 yards.10The Patriots' previous five championships were all decided by one possession. They notched a 10-point win over the Rams, their largest margin of victory in a Super Bowl.16The Patriots and Rams combined for just 16 points, resulting in the lowest-scoring Super Bowl. The two squads combined for six points over the first three quarters, which was also an all-time low for the Super Bowl.29Both teams struggled to move the ball downfield, and the longest play of the game only gained 29 yards. It came on a pass from Brady to tight end Rob Gronkowski, who set up the Patriots' go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter with the catch.50The Patriots blitzed Rams quarterback Jared Goff on 50 percent of his drop-backs. Goff, who struggles against blitzes, saw 14 pressures from the Patriots, the second-most pressures he's faced all season. He looked rattled all game while completing 50 percent of his throws for 229 yards and an interception.107Brady (41) and Bill Belichick (66) became the oldest quarterback-head coach duo to win the Super Bowl. Combined, the two have 107 years of life experience under their belts.141Patriots receiver Julian Edelman, who missed last season while recovering from a torn ACL, capped his comeback campaign with a 141-yard performance in the championship. He was named Super Bowl MVP, becoming the seventh wideout to capture the award and the first since the Steelers' Santonio Holmes a decade ago.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Oakland Raiders may be close to finding a home for the 2019 season.The Raiders are talking to the San Francisco Giants about sharing Oracle Park, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports.Any deal would require approval from the NFL and the San Francisco 49ers, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport adds.The Raiders are moving to Las Vegas in 2020, but the team is without a stadium deal for 2019. The Raiders have played at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum since 1995. However, the City of Oakland filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the Raiders over the franchise's upcoming move.Commissioner Roger Goodell said at his State of the League address on Wednesday that a decision about where the team will play next year is required soon for the league to build a 2019 schedule.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski isn't ready to reveal whether he's retiring, but his decision could come soon."It would be an unbelievable way to go out, but it's not about that tonight." Gronkowski told CBS Sports' Tracy Wolfson following the Patriots 13-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII, his third championship. "It's about celebrating with teammates, and then I'll sit back, relax over the next week or two and see where I'm at."Retirement speculation has picked up recently, with the 29-year-old saying earlier in the week that NFL life is taking a toll on him. He's endured numerous major injuries throughout his career, and the 2018 season was one of his least-productive campaigns.The tight end still contributed as the Patriots captured their sixth Lombardi Trophy, catching six of seven targets for 87 yards, including a clutch 29-yard reception that set up the game's only touchdown.Gronkowski has long kept his retirement plans close to the vest, repeatedly telling reporters he doesn't know what his future holds. The five-time Pro Bowler contemplated walking away after the Super Bowl last year, and is believed to be considering it again as his ninth season winds down.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Josh Gordon wasn't with the rest of his New England Patriots teammates for Super Bowl LIII, but the suspended receiver joined in the celebrations on Instagram after the 13-3 victory.

Super Bowl LIII just concluded, but the gambling community is already moving on to the 2019 season.Early odds for the Super Bowl LIV champion are out, and the Kansas City Chiefs are favored to win the Lombardi Trophy at 6-1 odds, according to the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook.The New England Patriots, the reigning champions, are getting 8-1 odds, along with the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints.The team with the longest odds is the Miami Dolphins at 300-1.

Whatever is ailing Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley, it's not anything physical.The All-Pro had another quiet game in Super Bowl LIII, rushing 10 times for 35 yards in a 13-3 loss to the New England Patriots. It was his second consecutive poor outing after he touched the ball just five times and gained 13 yards during the NFC Championship Game.The uncharacteristic performances have many questioning whether Gurley is hiding an injury."I did an MRI after the Philly game (in Week 15). But really, I'm fine," Gurley said, according to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN. "We let each other down," he added.Gurley sat out the Rams' last two regular-season games due to a knee injury that was diagnosed as an inflammation."I kind of had a break low key for the last two months. So, it's cool. We'll do the physicals and all that stuff tomorrow," he said, according to NFL.com's Tom Pelissero.When asked if he'll need surgery, he replied, "No, sir."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Orleans Saints receivers Michael Thomas and Ted Ginn Jr. had little sympathy for the Los Angeles Rams when the NFC champions stumbled on Sunday, losing 13-3 in Super Bowl LIII.Thomas, Ginn, and other Saints players spent the last two weeks fuming about the officiating error in the NFC Championship Game that helped Los Angeles defeat New Orleans.The Rams managed just one field goal against the New England Patriots, tying the record for fewest points scored in a Super Bowl.

Julian Edelman is going to Disney World!The New England Patriots wide receiver was named MVP of Super Bowl LIII after catching 10 passes for 141 yards in the 13-3 win against the Los Angeles Rams.In a game with very few standout offensive performers, Edelman almost single-handedly kept the Patriots moving with eight first-down grabs.

The New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams combined for only 16 points in Super Bowl LIII, setting the record for the lowest-scoring Super Bowl in NFL history.The previous record low came in Super Bowl VII when the Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Redskins 14-7.New England taking a 3-0 lead into halftime also made for the second-lowest scoring first half in the game's history.The lack of offense is even more shocking after both teams fielded top five scoring units during the regular season. The Patriots averaged 27.2 points per game, while the Rams ranked second and averaged 32.9.Tom Brady and Co. may have scored just 13 points, but the final score was still the Patriots' largest margin of victory in their six Super Bowl wins.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A record sixth Super Bowl title isn't changing Tom Brady's future plans.Immediately after winning Super Bowl LIII, the New England Patriots quarterback confirmed he's returning for the 2019 season."It doesn't change anything," Brady told CBS Sports' Tracy Wolfson as confetti fell.Brady has said he plans to attempt to play until he's at least 45 years old. The 41-year-old has led the Patriots to Super Bowl victories in three of the last five seasons.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Warning: Story contains coarse languageAthletes from across the sporting landscape took to social media to share their disgust or disinterest in this year's Super Bowl.Super Bowl LIII was a slog for the first three-and-a-half quarters, prompting these tweets from some celebrity viewers.By the second half of a three-point game, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was begging for NBA insiders to break some news.

The New England Patriots scored the only touchdown with seven minutes remaining to pull out a 13-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams and capture Super Bowl LIII.More to come.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung was forced out of Super Bowl LIII after suffering an arm injury that required an air cast. He was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game.

Super Bowl LIII may feature two top-five offenses, but the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams haven't produced the scoring explosion most fans were anticipating.The Patriots lead 3-0 at halftime after the second-lowest scoring first half in Super Bowl history, and the football world isn't liking the low-scoring affair.

Todd Gurley took a handoff on the Los Angeles Rams' first offensive play of Super Bowl LIII and touched the ball just twice more before halftime.The star running back conceded the bulk of his backfield duties to C.J. Anderson in the first half, much like he did in the NFC championship. His silence throughout the first half had Twitter users stymied as the Rams battled the New England Patriots in Atlanta:

The first controversy of Super Bowl LIII has surfaced, but it's not tied to the game itself.Gladys Knight's rendition of the national anthem clocked in unofficially at 2:01. Most betting sites have the over/under at 1:50, meaning the anthem hit the over.However, Knight might have said the word "brave" twice. One sportsbook awarded the over as a win, but later took it back due to the repeat word, according to Action Network's Darren Rovell.If only one "brave" was sung at the end, the under would have hit. Some books are awarding the anthem as an under, ruling that the song ended before Knight said "brave" for a second time, according to OddsShark.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The conflict between U.S. President Donald Trump and the NFL over player protests during the national anthem appears to be resolved.In an interview with CBS that aired during the Super Bowl LIII pregame show on Sunday, Trump agreed that he and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell have set aside their differences on the issue."I think so. You have to respect our flag and our country. I want that as president. And I'd want that as a citizen and I have a very good relationship," Trump said, per Darlene Superville of The Associated Press."I think that when you want to protest I think that's great. But I don't think you do it at the sake of our flag, at the sake of our national anthem. Absolutely."Trump even weighed in on Goodell's latest controversy, the non-call in the NFC Championship Game between the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams."It's a shame that we couldn't have seen that game finished out, because that was a beautiful pass. And it was a perfect pass," he said. "And he was not just interfered with, he was, he was really hit hard. So it's a shame that that had to happen. Who really knows what would have happened in the end?"Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Orleans Saints fans continued to bemoan their team's controversial NFC Championship Game loss and were protesting Super Bowl LIII in the Big Easy on Sunday.

Suspended New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon has a chance to be reinstated in time for training camp ahead of the 2019 season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Gordon remains in an inpatient drug treatment facility in Gainesville, Fla., while under indefinite suspension by the league for multiple violations of his previous reinstatement under the substance abuse policy.The former All-Pro wideout is reportedly doing much better after hitting "rock-bottom" this season, Rapoport adds.Gordon will turn 28 ahead of the 2019 campaign. He started 11 games for the Patriots following a trade from the Cleveland Browns in September and caught 40 of 68 targets for 720 yards and three touchdowns.He'll receive a championship ring if the Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NFL owners and the players' association could begin talks on extending the current collective bargaining agreement within the next six months, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.The current CBA is set to expire in 2021 but there is reportedly a core group on both sides that's optimistic negotiations can start soon.Owners wish to negotiate new television contracts and get more stadium credits, sources told Mortensen, while the players' main goals are reportedly to preserve or increase their share of revenues and get more concessions on benefits for former players. The 2020 salary cap is projected to be $200 million.The last work stoppage occurred in 2011 when the owners locked out the players before the two sides came to an agreement on the current 10-year deal.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still considering using the transition tag to retain the rights to pending free agent Le'Veon Bell, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The tag would give the Steelers the right to match any offer sheet the running back signs with another team.The 26-year-old sat out the entire 2018 season after refusing to sign a franchise tag valued at roughly $14.5 million.The NFL and NFLPA have yet to agree on the value of Bell's transition tag for the 2019 campaign. The players' association will want the number to be around the $14.5 million Bell missed out on in 2018, according to Schefter, while the league is likely to campaign for a number closer to $9.5 million because he missed a year of service time.A two-time All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowler, Bell has amassed 5,336 rushing yards, 2,660 receiving yards, and 42 total touchdowns over 62 career games with the Steelers after they selected him in the second round the 2013 NFL Draft.Second-year running back James Conner earned his first Pro Bowl nod while filling in for Bell this season. He ran for 973 yards and 12 touchdowns over 13 games, adding another 497 yards and one score as a receiver.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots are expected to give Greg Schiano a "key spot" on their defensive staff following the Super Bowl, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport.Patriots linebackers coach and defensive play-caller Brian Flores is expected to be introduced as head coach of the Miami Dolphins on Monday, and Schiano could be the man to take over New England's defensive unit.Schiano, who has served as the defensive coordinator at Ohio State since 2016, is "close" with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, Rapoport added. He turned down the defensive coordinator position with New England last year.Prior to his tenure with the Buckeyes, Schiano was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons, accumulating an 11-21 record. He also served as the head coach at Rutgers from 2001 to 2011.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams "absolutely" want running back C.J. Anderson to return for the 2019 season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The pending free agent has 466 rushing yards and four touchdowns over 82 carries in four games since signing with the Rams ahead of Week 16. He started the final two games of the regular season and has served as a complement to Todd Gurley in the postseason.Anderson, a former undrafted free agent, was selected to the Pro Bowl in his sophomore season in 2014 and topped 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in 2017 with the Denver Broncos. He hit free agency this past offseason but was only able to secure a one-year, $1.75-million deal with the Carolina Panthers.The soon-to-be 28-year-old made one start over nine games with Carolina, rushing just 24 times for 104 yards as the No. 2 back behind Christian McCaffrey. His lone touchdown came on a 24-yard reception.After the Panthers released him, Anderson signed with the Oakland Raiders but was cut before playing a game. The Rams added him as a late-season injury replacement for Gurley.The Rams also have running backs Justin Davis and John Kelly on their roster but neither has received a carry in the playoffs. Malcolm Brown - currently on injured reserve - ranked third on the team with 212 regular-season rushing yards.Gurley signed a four-year, $57.5-million extension ahead of the 2018 campaign; he'll carry a cap hit of $9.2 million next season before the number balloons to $17.25 million in 2020, according to Over the Cap.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The fan who flashed a laser on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the AFC Championship Game received a lifetime ban from Arrowhead Stadium and will face charges from the Kansas City district attorney, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.While the police department initially suggested citing the fan with disorderly conduct, Chiefs officials felt those charges weren't severe enough and are pushing for the "harshest penalty possible" as a deterrent to future incidents.New England defeated Kansas City 37-31 in overtime.The NFL confirmed on Jan. 22 that it was investigating the incident.Security will be searching for lasers ahead of Super Bowl LIII at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Carolina Panthers believe Cam Newton may be ready for training camp after undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Newton described his throwing arm as "good" and "better than I thought it would be," on 680 The Fan in Atlanta this past week.The surgery marks Newton's second shoulder procedure in the last three offseasons.The three-time Pro Bowler sat out the final two games of the season with the Panthers all but eliminated from playoff contention. He threw for 3,395 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions while adding 488 yards and four touchdowns on the ground.Carolina started the campaign 6-2 but went 1-7 in its final eight games.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson have yet to discuss an extension or potential new deal as the star quarterback heads into the final year of his contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Wilson is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2019 slate and carries a $25.2-million cap hit in the final year of his contract. The 30-year-old hasn't engaged in any contract discussions with the club since he signed a four-year, $87.6-million extension in July 2015.If the two parties begin discussing an extension, Wilson is expected to receive a contract that is worth more than $33.5 million in average annual value, the figure Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers received prior to the 2018 campaign, Schefter reports.Wilson previously said he's fine speaking about an extension after the 2019 season ends and wants to remain with the Seahawks."Oh yeah, if that's what I've got to do," he said, according to Schefter. "It's business and everything. I know essentially after the season, I could potentially be a free agent, that kind of thing. I don't think that way. I see myself being in Seattle. I love Seattle, and it's a special place for me."Wilson was named to his sixth Pro Bowl this year after completing 65.6 percent of his passes for 3,448 yards and a career-high 35 touchdowns against a career-low seven interceptions.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is apparently fully healthy after battling a series of injuries throughout the season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Gronkowski reportedly suffered through Achilles tendinitis in Week 5, then fought off a back injury in Week 7. The Patriots star suffered a bulging disk in his back but was eventually taken off the injury report and hasn't been listed since the playoffs began.Leading up to the Super Bowl, Gronkowski has been asked whether he plans to retire and has been noncommittal on a decision."I'm thinking about how to get myself to go full go (against the Rams)", Gronkowski said, according to Rapoport.Gronkowski recorded 47 catches for 682 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games. The veteran tight end has caught seven passes for 104 yards during the postseason.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay's personal sideline handler won't be in Atlanta on Sunday, as "get-back" coach Ted Rath didn't make the trip to Super Bowl LIII following a recent medical procedure, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Rath, who's officially employed as the Rams' director of strength training and performance, rose to social media fame over the past two weeks with the release of an NFL Films piece chronicling his game-day work on the team's sideline keeping McVay off the playing field and out of harm's way.McVay recently lamented Rath's absence, as he also missed the NFC Championship Game victory over the New Orleans Saints."It's tough because he's such a great competitor and he's so instrumental in us getting here," McVay said. "We love him. I know the players and coaches miss him when he's not here with us, but he's with us in spirit. He's done a great job of helping us get to this point and he knows that."Rath's game-day duties are expected to primarily fall on assistant strength and conditioning coach Dustin Woods for a second consecutive game."Dustin will be my backup get-back guy, so he'll be pulling me back," McVay said. "And hopefully, I have a little bit more self-control."McVay's become well-known for his energy and passion on the sideline during games and will officially become the youngest head coach to participate in a Super Bowl on Sunday.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley could be the key to defeating the New England Patriots on Sunday, but he's expected to split the workload with C.J. Anderson, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Gurley was limited during the NFC Championship Game against the New Orleans Saints, carrying the ball just four times. Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters Friday that Gurley is back to 100 percent after battling a left knee injury."If you look at a guy who hasn't really practiced in two or three weeks, then all of the sudden has to go out there and play (in the playoffs), the cardio isn't where it needs to be to play 60 or 70 plays," Rams running backs coach Skip Peete said on the "RapSheet and Friends" podcast. "And that's what he had been doing before he sat out. You need to kind of work him back where you put him in situations where it makes sense. That happened in the Dallas game, and I thought he did some things in the last game."Gurley submitted another outstanding season in 2018-19, as he rushed for 1,251 yards and 17 touchdowns to go along with 59 receptions for 580 yards and four additional touchdowns. The Rams star, who earned first-team All-Pro honors, missed the final two games of the regular season with the knee injury and watched Anderson excel in his absence, as he ran for 299 yards and two touchdowns.Anderson featured as the lead back against the Saints and rushed for 44 yards on 16 carries.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Super Bowl LIII

Jerry Jones confirmed reports that the Dallas Cowboys won't extend head coach Jason Garrett's contract this offseason, according to Clarence Hill Jr. of the Dallas Star-Telegram.Garrett will now enter the final year of his deal in 2019, but Jones insisted the two have a good relationship and are still working well together."We have been there before without a contract," Jones said at the NFL Honors on Saturday. "He trusts me. I do trust him or he wouldn't be the head coach to begin with. Our business is made too much of when you look at extensions and non extensions."Jones was referring to the 2014 campaign, when Garrett was in the final season of his original four-year deal. Garrett led the Cowboys to a 12-4 record, and received a five-year, $30-million extension in 2015.The 52-year-old is the NFL's fifth-longest tenured head coach, accumulating a 77-59 regular-season record across nine campaigns. He led Dallas to its second NFC East crown in three years before being ousted by the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round."I don't spend a lot of time on the business of football," Garrett said on Saturday. "I spend time trying to build a team we all can be proud of."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long received the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award Saturday, given annually to one player who displays excellence on and off the field.Long donated a quarter of his 2018 salary to youth literacy and educational equity initiatives. Before the season, he climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for the funding of clean water in East African communities with his charitable group "Waterboys."Last year, Long donated every one of his game checks to different charities."I am honored to be named the 2018 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year and to join the long line of men who have received this prestigious honor," Long said. "While I am officially accepting this award, we would not be able to accomplish our goals without the support and participation of countless other individuals. I am humbled by the support we have received from my peers who have donated to our various matching-campaigns, the commitment and perseverance displayed by the veterans who have climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with me each year, and the generosity of our fans who have made vital contributions to our foundation over the years. I am incredibly thankful that football has provided me with a platform to give back and I am proud that so many of my colleagues have decided to use this stage to create positive and impactful change in our local communities and around the world."The Chris Long Foundation will receive a $250,000 donation to honor his achievement. An additional $250,000 will be donated to United Way in Long’s name.Unlike in previous years, where the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year field was trimmed to three finalists, the league made each team's one nominee an automatic finalist for the award in 2018.Long, who collected 6.5 sacks and two forced fumbles with the Eagles this season, will sport the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year patch on his jersey for the rest of his career.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named the 2018 NFL MVP in just his first year as a starter in the league.The 23-year-old is the youngest player to win the award in the Super Bowl era. Mahomes took 41 of the 50 votes. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees earned the other nine votes.

The 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame class was announced Saturday at the NFL Honors award show.Ed Reed, Tony Gonzalez, and Champ Bailey will all be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this summer in their first year of eligibility. Ty Law, Kevin Mawae, Pat Bowlen, Gil Brandt, and Johnny Robinson round out the 2019 class.Ed ReedSafety, Baltimore Ravens-New York Jets-Houston Texans, 2002-13Reed was one of the most dangerous defensive weapons in NFL history. As a deep-lying free safety, he collected 73 career interceptions (including the playoffs), leading a dominant Ravens defense during the 2000s. He led the league in interceptions on three occasions and was named the 2004 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Reed helped Baltimore capture its second Super Bowl during the 2012 season.Tony GonzalezTight end, Kansas City Chiefs-Atlanta Falcons, 1997-2013The league's premier player at his position, Gonzalez leads all tight ends in career receptions (1,325) and receiving yards (15,127). He ranks second behind Jerry Rice in the former. Gonzalez was named to an astounding 14 Pro Bowls and six first-team All-Pro squads during his illustrious career.Champ BaileyCornerback, Washington Redskins-Denver Broncos, 1999-2013Bailey revolutionized his position as one of the first players to shadow his opponent's No. 1 receiver. He did it well, too, as the 2000s All-Decade Team member notched 54 career interceptions. His 12 Pro Bowls are the most among cornerbacks in league history.Ty LawCornerback, New England Patriots-New York Jets-Kansas City Chiefs-Denver Broncos, 1995-2009Law won three Super Bowls as a member of the Patriots dynasty in the 2000s, anchoring the team's secondary with incredible awareness and sticky coverage. He's the owner of 59 career interceptions, returning eight for touchdowns.Kevin MawaeCenter, Seattle Seahawks-New York Jets-Tennessee Titans, 1994-2009A seven-time first-team All-Pro and an eight-time Pro Bowler, Mawae was an elite blocker for the majority of his career. An excellent pass protector, Mawae also anchored a number of strong run-blocking lines, including the one that paved the way for Chris Johnson's 2,000-yard season in 2009.Pat BowlenOwner, Denver Broncos, 1984-presentBowlen purchased the Broncos in 1984 and served as the team's CEO until July 2014, when he stepped down due to his battle with Alzheimer's disease. The 74-year-old is the only owner in NFL history to see his team accumulate 300 wins during his first 30 seasons.Gil BrandtExecutive, Los Angeles Rams-San Francisco 49ers-Dallas Cowboys, 1955-88A pioneer of scouting, Brandt is best known for his time as vice president of player personnel with the Cowboys, helping form a dynasty in the 1970s. He helped create the NFL Scouting Combine as a centralization of the draft's evaluation process.Johnny RobinsonSafety, Dallas Texans-Kansas City Chiefs, 1960-71Robinson will be enshrined as a senior member. He's a member of the Chiefs Hall of Fame, and won Super Bowl IV with the club in 1970.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.