Fans still reeling from the disappointment of their teams' divisional-round losses over the weekend received a harsh reminder from the NFL Shop on Monday morning.The apparel retailer accidentally sent out emails advertising "Conference Championship Bound" gear for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and Tennessee Titans.

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is expected to take the Indianapolis Colts' head coaching job when the team offers it to him, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.Since McDaniels is coaching the Patriots in the postseason, the Colts are unable to officially offer him the job until New England's season is over.McDaniels was reportedly believed to prefer the Tennessee Titans' job over all others, though it is unclear when the belief was held.The 41-year-old has previous experience as a head coach with the Denver Broncos from 2009-10 and has been the Patriots offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach since 2012. He has spent 15 of his 18 seasons coaching in the NFL with the Patriots, winning five Super Bowls over that time.Dallas Cowboys linebackers coach Matt Eberflus is expected to come along with McDaniels as his defensive coordinator, a source told Pelissero.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants appear to have zeroed in on Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur as the preferred choice for their head coaching vacancy, and it's believed Shurmur would accept if given an offer, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, citing a source.The Giants asked the Vikings for permission to interview Shurmur on Jan. 2, and the 52-year-old also received interest from the Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, and Detroit Lions regarding their head coaching vacancies. Shurmur is in his first season as Vikings offensive coordinator after working last season as tight ends coach.Shurmur has two years of head coaching experience with the Cleveland Browns from 2011-12, and filled in on an interim basis for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2015 after Chip Kelly was fired. Shurmur has a career 10-23 head coaching record.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

And then there were four. And what an unexpected quartet it is.After a wild and wacky divisional round, only the New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Minnesota Vikings remain in contention for the Lombardi Trophy.There are four possible Super Bowl matchups left. Which will be the most memorable?Patriots vs. EaglesA matchup between the top seeds in the NFL's two conferences remains a possibility.Since the league started determining home-field advantage by winning percentages in 1975, only 12 Super Bowls have featured the No. 1 seed from both the AFC and NFC. The last such matchup was Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers.A best-on-best meeting between the Patriots and Eagles would feature the league's most potent offense (New England) against its fourth-ranked defense (Philadelphia).Of course, the matchup would be somewhat lacking without injured Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, but it would feature four All-Pros (Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Lane Johnson, and Jason Kelce).It would also offer the Eagles an opportunity at retribution. The Pats topped the Eagles 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX, a game that featured Terrell Owens' superhuman effort on one leg and Donovan McNabb vomiting on the field in crunch time. It was also the last time the Patriots went back-to-back.Jaguars vs. VikingsOne of two potential matchups between franchises currently without a trophy.If defense wins championships, one of either the Jaguars or Vikings is sure to prevail. They finished one and two in total defense with Minnesota earning a slight edge in fewest yards allowed per game. They also own the league's best two pass defenses. Jacksonville took the top spot in that category.From front to back, the Vikings and Jaguars might own the two most talented defensive units. Minny's front is led by Everson Griffen and Danielle Hunter, fortified in the middle by Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks, and protected on the back end by star corner Xavier Rhodes and All-Pro safety Harrison Smith.The Jags are led up front by the disruptive duo of Calais Campbell and Yannick Ngakoue, who are supported by athletic backers Myles Jack and Telvin Smith, and the Pro Bowl tandem of Jalen Ramsey and AJ Bouye in the secondary.If Super Bowl LI features these two, it could be the lowest-scoring affair in the history of the game.Patriots vs. VikingsThe best offense versus the best defense.If New England meets Minnesota in the Super Bowl, it could represent the greatest defensive challenge Brady has faced in the big game.In Brady's only two Super Bowl losses, he was harassed by the New York Giants' relentless pass rush. Both in 2007 and 2011, the game plan was to hit Brady and make him uncomfortable. The Giants accomplished that feat despite entering the game with the league's seventh-ranked defense in 2007 and the 27th-best defense in 2011.The Vikings racked up 37 sacks in the 2017 season. The Patriots allowed 84 quarterback hits and 35 sacks during the campaign.Should the two teams meet up, Minnesota would also own home-field advantage as the first team to ever play a Super Bowl in their own stadium. Pack your earplugs, Patriots.Jaguars vs. EaglesA Jaguars-Eagles Super Bowl would also feature a best-on-best matchup.Jacksonville boasts the top running game in the NFL, while Philadelphia owns the league's premier run defense. The championship game presents an opportunity to determine which unit is superior.Imagine Leonard Fournette, a man born to play in the NFL, on the league's grandest stage in his rookie season. The running back gashed the Pittsburgh Steelers for 109 yards and three touchdowns in the divisional round and appears to be gaining steam.The Eagles would be as prepared as anyone for such a scenario as they held the Atlanta Falcons' duo of Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman to 86 yards in their divisional matchup.In a league dominated by the passing game, Jacksonville and Philly would much rather battle in the trenches. Super Bowl LII could take on an old-school feel.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans have identified an initial candidate for their vacant head coaching position, scheduling an interview with Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel, reports John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.Mike Mularkey was fired from the position Monday.Vrabel has been on the Texans' coaching staff since 2014, serving one year as defensive coordinator. He spent eight seasons as a linebacker for the New England Patriots and has a relationship with Titans general manager Jon Robinson, who also worked for the franchise during that time.Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels could also be a candidate for the job as he was believed to have viewed the Titans as his preferable destination prior to being linked to the Indianapolis Colts' head coaching position, reports Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles are embracing their underdog status.The team announced that fans will be allowed to wear dog masks - like the ones sported by Lane Johnson and Chris Long on Saturday - when they host the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane was arrested Sunday morning and charged with driving under the influence, Brady Henderson of ESPN reports, citing King County court records.He was reportedly released on his own recognizance after being booked at 5:30 a.m. Sunday. Information such as his blood alcohol content wasn't readily available.Lane had an up-and-down year in Seattle. The six-year veteran opened the season as a starter for the Seahawks but didn't make it to the end of the opener against the Green Bay Packers after being ejected for throwing a punch. He was traded later in the season to the Houston Texans for left tackle Duane Brown, but was returned to the Seahawks after failing a physical.The team has yet to comment on the matter, but Lane offered a defense on Twitter.

One of college football's most explosive defensive players is heading to the NFL.The dream of playing professional football is now that much closer for Roquan Smith, as the Georgia linebacker and Butkus Award winner announced Monday he will forgo his senior season and enter the 2018 NFL Draft, per Jill Martin from CNN."The decision to leave is not easy but I know it is the right one," Smith said. "Georgia will always be my school and my home and I sincerely wish all the best to the coaches, staff, and players as they continue to reach higher goals in the years to come."Related: Georgia's Roquan Smith takes home Butkus Award as top linebackerSmith made his name as a premier threat on defense this season for the Bulldogs, recording a whopping 137 tackles and 6.5 sacks. He's an almost unquestioned first-round prospect, and it's possible Smith could hear his name called in the early stages of April's draft.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

There is now an opening for head coach of the Tennessee Titans and it's believed New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has his eyes on it.McDaniels, a top candidate for the Indianapolis Colts job, would prefer the Titans gig to all others, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports. The unknown health of Colts franchise pivot Andrew Luck and the potential of Titans star Marcus Mariota appears to be the determining factor.Luck missed all of 2017 after offseason shoulder surgery. Mariota helped lead the Titans to the divisional round of the playoffs before the team was ousted by the Patriots in decisive fashion.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The gifts keep coming for Millie Wall.The 99-year-old has been a fan of the Minnesota Vikings for the entirety of the franchise's 57 years of existence, but prior to Sunday, she'd never attended a playoff game. The Vikings surprised Wall with tickets to their divisional-round tilt against the New Orleans Saints, and now thanks to the NFL, she's off to her first Super Bowl.Commissioner Roger Goodell personally delivered the tickets to Wall during Sunday's game.

The Tennessee Titans announced Monday the team has parted ways with head coach Mike Mularkey.The development comes hours after it was reported the two sides were discussing a contract extension.The Titans stated that they "couldn't come to an agreement over the future.""I want to thank Mike Mularkey for his contributions to our franchise over his tenure with our organization," owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a team statement."In fact, we did discuss extending his future with our team over the past week, but in those discussions about the direction of the team, it became evident that we saw different paths to achieve greater success."After replacing Ken Whisenhunt halfway through the 2015 season, Mularkey posted a pair of 9-7 seasons, including a playoff run this year that included a come-from-behind victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the wild-card round. The Titans were eliminated in a blowout 35-14 loss to the New England Patriots on Saturday."It is certainly unfortunate that we couldn't find enough common ground. I generally believe that continuity is the best path for success, but I also view this as an important moment for our football team as we try to make that next step to sustained success on the field," Adams Strunk said. "(General manager) Jon (Robinson) will begin the search immediately to identify that person."The Titans are rumored to be in the running with their division rivals in the Indianapolis Colts for the services of Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Robinson spent 12 years with the Patriots, beginning as a scout before ascending to the front office.There are now five coaching vacancies in the NFL. The Titans join the Colts, New York Giants, Detroit Lions, and Arizona Cardinals in the search for a new frontman.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings' shocking 29-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints sent some fans' heart rates skyrocketing Sunday.Several fans wearing an Apple Watch during the NFC divisional-round game received warning notifications that their beats per minute (BPM) was too high:

Drew Brees is now an unrestricted free agent, but that doesn't necessarily mean he will be looking to go elsewhere in 2018.Shortly after the New Orleans Saints' loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Sunday's NFC Divisional Playoff game, the 39-year-old quarterback answered questions about whether he expects to remain with the Saints moving forward with a brief, yet very clear answer."I do," Brees said, according to Mike Triplett of ESPN.The future Hall of Fame gunslinger compounded his statement by expressing optimism for what lies ahead for the team despite the devastating nature of its most recent defeat."I mean, I'm more toward the end of my career than the beginning, I know that. That's all I divulge (about how long I plan on playing). But the season ends, and this one will sting, but I think you look back at the things we accomplished and some of the memories that were made and the relationships that were built and the way this team came together. It really leaves me excited for the future of Saints football."Brees also tweeted a message to Saints fans, providing further evidence that he doesn't plan on going anywhere.

Warning: Story contains coarse languageJacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey is having the time of his life and no one could blame him for his trademark exuberance Sunday.The Jaguars upset the Pittsburgh Steelers to advance to the AFC Championship Game, where the defending champion New England Patriots remain in their path.Related: Ramsey slams Steelers for overconfidenceRamsey, who is perhaps the NFL's best cornerback, and trash-talker, promised Jaguars fans something they'd never forget following Sunday's win."We're going to the Super Bowl, and we're going to win that bitch," Ramsey told fans at EverBank Field.The All-Pro cornerback was one of several Jaguars players to roast the Steelers for their overconfidence.Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell predicted his team would defeat the Jaguars with outright confidence on Saturday, while Ben Roethlisberger said he'd prefer to play the AFC South club.Several Jaguars players also took issue with the Steelers' confidence, considering that they won 30-9 in their lone regular-season matchup.“We did the damned thing. They [the Steelers] want to say they’re beasts and they’re werewolves. I don’t think werewolves exist, but if they want to fictional characters, they’re more like unicorns."We came in here and socked them in the mouth. They can think about that the whole offseason," Jaguars defensive lineman Malik Jackson said.

Covers.com is the biggest and best source for sports betting information, providing unrivaled and original content sports bettors cannot live without.As Stefon Diggs raced down the sideline for a touchdown with the clock expiring, it wasn’t just the Minnesota Vikings who got arguably one of the most improbable victories in NFL playoff history. Sportsbooks also saw their fortunes take a swing, in some cases to a pretty hefty degree.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin invited criticism of his game plan following Sunday's 45-42 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.The Steelers were seven-point favorites entering Sunday's contest, but an upstart Jaguars team completed the upset and will face the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.Tomlin invited observers to share their concerns about Sunday's game, though said he wouldn't comment on hypothetical scenarios."Have at it," Tomlin told reporters during a series of postgame questions about his coaching choices, according to Mark Maske of The Washington Post. "I'm comfortable with what we called. We didn't execute it. I'm not addressing the possibilities."Many wondered why the Steelers opted for an onside kick after a Le'Veon Bell fourth-quarter touchdown - a decision that allowed the Jaguars to eventually kick a field goal that sealed their victory. The Steelers were also criticized for not using Ben Roethlisberger on quarterback sneaks during two separate fourth-and-1 scenarios. The six-time Pro Bowler was confused by that too.

After loads of dramatic action in Sunday's Divisional Playoff games, the NFL's conference championships are now set for next weekend.Shortly after the matchups were confirmed, Jeff Sherman of the Westgate Superbook in Las Vegas released the following spreads and game totals for the contests.AFC Championship - Jaguars at PatriotsSpread: Patriots (-9)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton was predictably reeling from Sunday's stunning 29-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs torched the Saints defense for a 61-yard touchdown with the clock expiring, completing one of the most stunning finishes to a game in recent memory. Saints safety Marcus Williams missed the tackle on Diggs, allowing the Vikings star to scamper to the end zone untouched."This will take a while to get over," Payton told reporters during his postgame press conference.The Saints were one of the NFL's most exciting teams during the 2017 season, led by the two-pronged rushing attack of Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram. Payton will likely be ruing his team's loss for the rest of the winter, while the Vikings square off against the top-seeded Philadelphia Eagles next weekend.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With another round of the NFL postseason wrapped up, there are four more teams that will be packing their lockers on Monday.As the Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New Orleans Saints had their seasons ended over the weekend, it won't be long before they start making moves to prepare for next year - but what will be at the top of their to-do lists?Falcons - Fire SarkisianOne thing is for certain: Steve Sarkisian is no Kyle Shanahan.In his first year calling plays for the Falcons, Sarkisian looked out of his depth as he transitioned from college to the pros. Atlanta was limited in their options when they hired Sarkisian away from Alabama a year ago, as Shanahan left following their Super Bowl loss.With the same offensive roster in 2017, Sarkisian could not get the Falcons in a groove and his ineptitude was evident in Atlanta's loss to the Eagles. Sarkisian made Nick Foles look better than Matt Ryan, refused to acknowledge one of his running backs averaged seven more yards per carry than the other, and called a play everyone saw coming to try winning the game.Titans - Overhaul the coaching staffThe Titans have reportedly already offered Mike Mularkey, the blandest, least-inspiring head coach in the NFL, an extension to stay. Moving on from him should have been their first move, but if they're stubborn enough to not go back on their word, they can at least get a new set of assistants.Terry Robiskie, who has been coaching in the NFL since 1982, had the Titans' offense drop from the 11th-best unit in 2016 to 23rd in 2017 despite the roster improving. Marcus Mariota proved in the wild-card round that he is a rare athletic talent by catching his own pass for a touchdown, but a coach as old school as Robiskie can't seem to figure out how to use him in a modern offense.Defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, 80, dates back further than Robiskie, coaching in the league since 1973. He has a wealth of knowledge, but demanding an 80-year-old to coach six-to-seven days a week just seems like too much. They can keep him on as a coaching advisor to help a young coach step into the coordinator role.Steelers - Lock up Le'Veon BellBen Roethlisberger avoided the retirement drama by plainly stating he will return next season, but there is another potentially divisive conflict to handle.The Steelers need to ensure Bell will be back on their roster in 2018 and beyond as the 25-year-old is lightly threatening to hold out or leave if he's hit with a second straight franchise tag. He and Antonio Brown should be the future of this organization, and if the running back is not there, the offense will continue to be defined by Roethlisberger trying to do it all himself.The Steelers got out of their element in their loss to the Jaguars, passing the ball 58 times against the league's best passing defense despite having arguably the NFL's best running back on their roster. As Roethlisberger ages and eventually retires, the Steelers will need Bell to keep the team among the elite in the AFC as they transition to a new quarterback.Saints - Find another pass rusherThe Saints defense finally looks to be on track with a decent secondary (aside from Sunday's final play), responsible linebackers, and a good interior defensive line, but Cam Jordan is still alone as the sole effective edge rusher on the roster.Jordan has been one of the most underrated defenders in the league during his career, but he had his best season in 2017, was named a First-team All-Pro, and now every offense will be scheming to contain him.The Saints came up with just two sacks in their loss to the Vikings and got the bulk of their pressure from the interior rushers.The addition of a free agent like Demarcus Lawrence or Ezekiel Ansah or finding another gem in the draft would greatly help the Saints continue focusing on a strong run game and an emerging defense as Drew Brees ages.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans have offered head coach Mike Mularkey a contract extension, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The Titans were eliminated from the playoffs by the New England Patriots on Saturday in what was their first postseason appearance since 2008.Controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk released a statement on Jan. 7, offering a vote of confidence for Mularkey, who has posted a cumulative 20-21 record in three seasons.Mularkey previously stated he was unsure about his job security after the Titans defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 22-21 in the wild-card round.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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Wow.The Minnesota Vikings captured the unlikeliest of wins on the final play of Sunday's divisional-round game against the New Orleans Saints, and like the entire NFL world, players around the league couldn't believe Stefon Diggs' walk-off 61-yard touchdown.

Le'Veon Bell wants to stay with the Pittsburgh Steelers after he becomes a free agent when the league year ends, but the star running back admitted it might not happen.Speaking to the media after Pittsburgh's shocking defeat by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Bell made it clear that he hopes to remain with the franchise. However, he stoppedt stopped short of guaranteeing a return."I never want to leave this city," Bell said, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN. "But obviously, circumstances and things like that. But I definitely don't.""Circumstances" likely refers to the possibility of being hit with the franchise tag for a second straight season. The All-Pro rusher said Thursday that he would consider sitting out next season or even retiring if he's franchise-tagged again for 2018.Bell is arguably the top running back in the league. He's amassed 7,996 total yards through 62 career games, the most of any player over that span since 1970.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Case Keenum completed a last-ditch heave near the sideline Sunday on the game's final play, and Stefon Diggs slithered away for a 61-yard touchdown to give Minnesota a 29-24 victory over New Orleans and send the Vikings to the NFC championship game, with one more win needed to become a first-time Super Bowl host.Drew Brees had driven the Saints in position for Wil Lutz's go-ahead 43-yard field goal with 25 seconds remaining, punctuating a steely rally from a 17-point deficit that stood until 1:16 was left in the third quarter.The Vikings were out of timeouts and nearly out of options when Keenum dropped back with 10 seconds to go from his 39 and threw high into a crowd. Diggs jumped in front of Marcus Williams, who rolled awkwardly underneath Diggs during an ill-fated attempt at a tackle.Diggs held his ground, kept his feet in bounds and raced untouched into the end zone as the crowd at U.S. Bank Stadium erupted. This wasn't quite Franco Harris and the Immaculate Reception for Pittsburgh in the 1972 playoffs, but this Vikings team is on some kind of special path. It finished 13-3 during the regular season, giving the career backup Keenum the keys to the offense after Sam Bradford went down with a knee injury after the opener.The Vikings will play at Philadelphia next weekend, after Jacksonville takes on New England for the AFC title. The Super Bowl is in Minnesota two weeks later.Now the Vikings have spun an unprecedented scenario in NFL history. Next weekend, instead of the usual win-or-go-home stakes, they're in a win-and-go-home situation with the Super Bowl set for Feb. 4 under the reverberating translucent roof of U.S. Bank Stadium.Though only defensive end Brian Robison remains from the 2009 team that lost in overtime of the NFC championship game at New Orleans, the Vikings exacted some revenge on Brees and the Saints, at least for their long-frustrated fans.They put them through quite the emotional finish to complete it.Brees connected with Michael Thomas for two touchdown passes in a span of 3:09 of the second half. The first score came after a 12-play, 80-yard drive. The second was set up at the Minnesota 40 by an interception by Williams after an off-balance throw by Keenum, his one costly moment of either inexperience or recklessness.Saints coach Sean Payton lost two challenges and thus two timeouts on the next drive by the Vikings, which ended with a successful 49-yard kick by Kai Forbath after he missed from the same distance right before halftime.--For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFLCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

First impressions are often toxic. They can puncture friendships, relationships, and job opportunities if acted upon, underscoring a series of unpleasant interactions in the future.This axiom is perfectly applied to the public perception of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars were one of the NFL's punchlines before rational observers adjusted their expectations to reflect the terrifying force their defense evolved into. Now, even after beating the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers in consecutive weeks, the Jaguars are still relegated to a legion of tweets denouncing their legitimacy.

A week ago, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills combined for 13 points in a playoff game that made casual fans curious why the NFL playoffs are such a big deal.On Sunday, those same Jaguars and the Pittsburgh Steelers reminded everyone that NFL postseason contests can be very entertaining - and extremely odd.After the two teams combined for 12 touchdowns and 87 total points, we count down the seven most absurd plays from the Jaguars' 45-42 win in Pittsburgh.7. Telvin Smith mocks Steelers on way to TD

Warning: Story contains coarse languageLe'Veon Bell appeared pretty confident of victory prior to Sunday's divisional-round game against the Jaguars, but Round 1 ended the same way as Round 2, with Jacksonville beating the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 45-42 thriller.Jaguars star cornerback Jalen Ramsey wasn't impressed by the Steelers' perceived overconfidence."I was wondering why they were so confident. We stung their ass last time," said Ramsey after the game, according to ESPN's Jeff Darlington. "... Were they mad about the disrespect? We don’t give a f--k. We really don't care."The Jaguars' defense didn't shut down the Steelers' offense like they did in the 30-9 win in Week 5, but they produced key turnovers and stops, allowing Blake Bortles and the offense to build an early lead they never relinquished.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' season is over, but their franchise quarterback doesn't intend to go anywhere.Ben Roethlisberger said he's planning to return for the 2018 season after Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the divisional round, according to Ron Cook of the Post-Gazette.The veteran pivot also contemplated his future in 2017 before ultimately opting to return for a 14th season."Don't know about contracts and who's coming back. I know the guys up front are, and that's good for me, so I look forward to being back with those guys," Roethlisberger said, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN.Roethlisberger continuously said he'd take his future year to year, citing the health concerns that arise with playing football into your late 30s. After fighting through injuries throughout the majority of his career, the two-time Super Bowl winner started 15 games (one healthy scratch in Week 17) this season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After leaving Saturday's loss to the New England Patriots with a knee injury, Tennessee Titans tackle Jack Conklin has been diagnosed with a torn ACL.Head coach Mike Mularkey announced the news during a press conference Sunday, confirming the 2016 All-Pro will need surgery on his knee.Conklin could be in tough to return in time for the start of the 2018 season, as typical recovery is at least eight months. His return is crucial for the Titans' offense to take the next step and improve upon their 19th-ranked unit in 2017.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Buffalo Bills have dipped into the college ranks to fill their vacant offensive coordinator position as the team announced they are hiring Alabama's Brian Daboll for the role.The 42-year-old is coming off a dramatic national championship win with the Crimson Tide earlier in the week, erasing a 13-point deficit with backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa at the helm in the second half.Daboll has extensive NFL experience, spending 17 years in the professional ranks in various roles. He has five Super Bowl rings as a member of the New England Patriots staff in two separate stints. He has also served as offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, and Kansas City Chiefs.The veteran coach has his work cut out for him with the Bills, though, as the team ranked 22nd in the league this season by scoring just 18.9 points per contest.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

PITTSBURGH (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars, yes those Jacksonville Jaguars, are heading to the AFC championship game.Rookie running back Leonard Fournette ran for 109 yards and three touchdowns, and Blake Bortles added 214 yards passing and a vital fourth-quarter score as the relentless Jaguars stunned the Pittsburgh Steelers 45-42 on Sunday.The third-seeded Jaguars (12-6) will face top-seeded New England next week in Foxborough, Massachusetts after jumping on Pittsburgh early, then holding on late. Jacksonville raced to a 21-point lead, fended off a Steelers rally and responded every time Pittsburgh (13-4) challenged.''The guys played with confidence all day long,'' Bortles said. ''Obviously, what they have on their side of the ball, it's a good team. We know they got a good offense. We knew we were going to have to be efficient, hold on to the ball for a little bit, so we did it.''Ben Roethlisberger threw for 469 yards and set a franchise record with five touchdown passes, but was also intercepted once and had a fumble returned for a score. All-Pro Antonio Brown caught seven passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns in his return from a left calf injury. Le'Veon Bell had 155 yards of total offense and two scores.But Pittsburgh's vaunted ''Killer Bs'' couldn't keep pace with Jacksonville, one of four NFL franchises to never make the Super Bowl.The Jaguars dominated the Steelers back in October, winning by three touchdowns in a performance so overwhelming Roethlisberger only half-jokingly wondered aloud whether he still had ''it" after throwing a career-high five picks.Roethlisberger and his teammates left little doubt they hoped for a rematch, one that came to fruition after Jacksonville outlasted Buffalo in an ugly wild-card victory; the Jaguars survived in spite of an 87-yard passing performance by Bortles.Jacksonville cornerback A.J. Bouye cautioned Pittsburgh to be careful what it wished for, and the Jaguars hardly appeared intimidated by the 18-degree chill or trying to earn their first road playoff win in a decade.Fournette's ever-churning legs set the tone early. He soared for a 1-yard touchdown run on fourth down on Jacksonville's first possession. He sprinted for an 18-yard score on the first play following a Roethlisberger pick, and bulled over from 3 yards in the fourth quarter after the Steelers cut the lead to a touchdown.Bortles has found himself a touchstone during Jacksonville's resurgence following a decade of losing, even allowing last week that he'll never be able to silence all of his critics no matter what.Might be time to test that theory.''I'm sure there will still be tons of people that are going to disapprove and talk negative or hate or do whatever they want,'' Bortles said. ''But we get to keep playing and we get an opportunity to play in Foxborough next week for another week. Just honored to be able to do this especially with this group of guys.''It's been an awesome year. Just want to keep it going.''While he wasn't flawless, he also wasn't afraid. Having the burly Fournette certainly helped, but Bortles also never hesitated - the Steelers led the NFL with a franchise-record 55 sacks but never once got to Bortles. If he wasn't scrambling for extra yardage he was using play-action or deftly executed screen passes. His 45-yard completion in the fourth quarter set up Fournette's final score, and his 14-yard flip to Tommy Bohanon with 4:19 left vaulted the Jaguars to the NFL's final four for only third time in team history.The Jaguars did it on a day the NFL's top-ranked defense hardly looked like it. Though Jacksonville forced a pair of first-half turnovers, including Roethlisberger's fumble that Telvin Smith returned 48 yards for a score and a 28-7 lead, Pittsburgh rolled up 545 yards.Still, it's 2 yards the Steelers didn't get that helped send them into an offseason filled with questions.Twice Pittsburgh had fourth-and-1 in Jacksonville territory. Twice it did something other than have the 6-foot-5 Roethlisberger sneak. The Steelers ran wide in the first quarter and Bell was stuffed for a 4-yard loss. The Jaguars responded immediately by going 75 yards in 11 plays, the final one a 4-yard sprint by T.J. Yeldon that put them up 21-0.The Steelers were down a touchdown early in the fourth quarter and had fourth-and-inches at the Jacksonville 39. Roethlisberger checked at the line of scrimmage, faked a handoff to Bell and instead threw incomplete to diving rookie JuJu Smith-Schuster.UP NEXTThe Jaguars travel to New England, where they were beaten in the 1996 AFC title game.The Steelers, despite tying for the league's best record, head home.--For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFLCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings have made quarterback Sam Bradford active for Sunday's divisional-round game against the New Orleans Saints, while Teddy Bridgewater will sit the contest out.Bradford, who last played in Week 5 due to a knee injury, was activated off injured reserve Saturday. He will back up Case Keenum.The 30-year-old returned to practice last week and is in the final year of his contract.Bridgewater was activated off PUP list before Week 10 to serve as Keenum's backup but only saw action on the field in Week 15. He is also set to become a free agent after the season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jacksonville Jaguars star running back Leonard Fournette returned to Sunday's divisional-round game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter after being taken to the locker room with an ankle injury.Fournette limped off the field after sustaining the ailment while spinning away from a defender. He scored the Jaguars' first two touchdowns of the game.The rookie has been the Jaguars' bell cow all season, rushing for over 1,000 yards despite being hampered by injuries throughout the campaign.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Jacksonville Jaguars stunned the NFL world in the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers, jumping out to a 21-0 lead in just over a quarter of action in Sunday's divisional-round contest.The Steelers eventually woke up, fighting back to 28-14 at the half, but Twitter still had fun at Pittsburgh's expense.

Jacksonville Jaguars star running back Leonard Fournette was taken to the locker room in Sunday's divisional-round game after suffering an ankle injury while spinning away from a Pittsburgh Steelers defender.Fournette is questionable to return.The rookie runner scored two touchdowns and rushed for 82 yards before exiting the game.T.J. Yeldon replaced Fournette on the field.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A San Antonio man was arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat to the public after he threatened to kill NFL players, fans, and then himself during Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Max Massey of KSAT 12, citing an arrest affidavit.According to the affidavit, KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh received a threat from Yuttana Choochongkol, 30, on Thursday that outlined his plan to commit a mass murder during the game.

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Antonio Brown has been officially declared active for Sunday's divisional playoff game with the Jacksonville Jaguars.The All-Pro suffered a calf injury in Week 15, but will attempt to play after three weeks of rest.Brown was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but was sent home from Friday's session after coming down with an illness.The Steelers superstar was the league's leading receiver this season with 1,533 yards. He was an absolute force in last year's playoffs, recording 309 yards and two touchdowns in three games.Pittsburgh will be going up against the NFL's top-ranked pass defense with a trip to the AFC Championship Game on the line.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

There are franchises that haven't reached the NFL playoffs in seven years. The New England Patriots haven't missed an AFC Championship game in seven years.The Patriots clinched the longest stretch of success in the Super Bowl era with Saturday night's 35-14 demolition of the Tennessee Titans. The win ensured the Pats will again play for a trip to the Super Bowl, a remarkable feat in a sport highlighted by parity, player movement, and the salary cap.Since the merger, no team has had a better seven-year stretch. The Los Angeles Rams made the playoffs in every year from 1973 to 1980, but they were eliminated before the conference title round three times, lost the conference championship four times, and never won a Super Bowl over that span.From 1975 to 1982, the Dallas Cowboys reached the postseason each year, but won the Super Bowl once and were eliminated before the NFC title game twice.Then there's the Buffalo Bills' memorable run of four straight Super Bowl appearances in the early 1990s. Of course, none of those seasons ended with a championship parade.The Patriots truly are in a league of their own. Outside of 2008, the year in which Tom Brady suffered a torn ACL in the season opener, the Patriots have made the playoffs in every season since 2003. But their string of AFC title game appearances is unprecedented.No team has been able to keep New England from the conference showcase. No opponent has been able to slow the train. Inner turmoil may be the only foe that can. However, since an ESPN bombshell dropped last week, highlighting a reported fracture between Brady, head coach Bill Belichick, and team owner Robert Kraft, it still hasn't been enough to disrupt the juggernaut.For now, and for the foreseeable future, to get to the Super Bowl, teams from the AFC must first go through the Patriots.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Covers.com is the biggest and best source for sports betting information, providing unrivaled and original content sports bettors cannot live without.Two rematches from the regular season wrap up the NFL’s divisional playoff round on this mid-January Sunday. Covers checks in on the action and line movement for both games, with insights from Will Bernanke, lead analyst for CG Analytics in Las Vegas, and Scott Cooley, odds consultant for offshore sportsbook Bookmaker.eu.Jacksonville Jaguars at Pittsburgh Steelers – Open: -7; Move: NoneAFC No. 2 seed Pittsburgh suffered a blowout home loss to Jacksonville back on Oct. 8, tumbling 30-9 as a 7.5-point favorite in a game that saw Ben Roethlisberger throw five interceptions. But the Steelers (13-3 SU, 7-9 ATS) have lost just once since then, and it was hardly embarrassing: a 27-24 home setback to No. 1 seed New England as a 2.5-point underdog in Week 15. Mike Tomlin’s Troops earned a bye with a 10-1 SU run (5-6 ATS), finishing the regular season with a 28-24 win over Cleveland as a 5-point home chalk.The third-seeded Jaguars (11-6 SU, 9-8 ATS) lost their last two regular-season outings, but held it together in the wild-card round at home. Jacksonville won an offensive eyesore 10-3 over No. 6 seed Buffalo, coming up just short as an 8-point fave last week.“Bettors were not impressed with Jacksonville. Bettors here are not believing in Blake Bortles and that offense, and they don’t think lightning can strike twice, beating the Steelers as they did earlier in the year with those five interceptions,” Bernanke said. “Three times more money on Pittsburgh on account, and it’s 85 percent Pittsburgh money over the counter.”Bernanke said moneyline wagering was also strong on the Steelers, at 90 percent of account money and 66 percent of over-the-counter cash.Bookmaker.eu also opened Pittsburgh -7, but had a couple spins at 7.5 during the week before sticking at 7 since Wednesday morning. (Find more online sportsbook reviews at OddsShark.com).“Not much to report on the action here, with very little adjustment,” Cooley said of activity for this 1:05 p.m. ET clash. “We've got a few sharps on each side of the spread, and the public bettors are almost split as well, which is a bit surprising considering it’s Pittsburgh. Currently, the money handle favors the Steelers 60/40.”New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings – Open: -4; Move: -3.5; Move: -4; Move: -4.5; Move: -5; Move: -5.5; Move: -5Minnesota rode third-string quarterback Case Keenum pretty much all season long en route to the NFC’s No. 2 seed and a bye week. The Vikings (13-3 SU, 11-5 ATS) finished the regular season on an 11-1 SU tear (9-3 ATS), capped by a 23-10 victory over Chicago as a 13.5-point home favorite.New Orleans (12-5 SU, 9-8 ATS) lost at Minnesota in its season opener, 29-19 as a 3-point pup, and fell at home to New England in Week 2. But the Saints followed that with eight consecutive wins (7-1 ATS) on their way to the NFC South title and the No. 4 seed. Drew Brees and Co. opened the playoffs with a 31-26 home victory over No. 5 seed Carolina laying 6.5 points at home last week.“No surprise that the public is siding with the Saints, as they have 70 percent of that action,” Cooley said. “The pros have really only been interested in Minnesota, and they like the Vikings quite a bit. The over in this game is our biggest total liability of the weekend, as both sharps and squares are expecting points.”That action took the total at Bookmaker.eu from the opener of 45 up to 47.CG books also opened Minnesota -4, and the line reached 5.5 by Wednesday night before ticking back to 5 a day later and then 4.5 late Saturday night.“Two times more Minnesota money on account, and fairly even over the counter,” Bernanke said of pointspread activity, while noting that the Saints had a 2/1 margin on account in moneyline wagering.Further, like Bookmaker.eu, CG bettors are expecting points in this 4:40 p.m. ET kickoff.“Ninety percent of all dollars on the total are on the over, on account and over the counter,” Bernanke said, adding that took the total from 44 to 46.5.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Devonta Freeman was present and accounted for in the Atlanta Falcons' starting lineup throughout the end of the season, but it is now clear the star running back was not 100 percent healthy.Freeman opened up about his fitness following his team's 15-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, explaining he played the end of the season with both a sprained posterior cruciate ligament and a sprained medial collateral ligament, each in his right knee, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.Freeman confirmed he suffered the injuries in the Falcons' Week 17 matchup against the Carolina Panthers."It was tough, but the game was on the line,'' Freeman said. "It was really more like a PCL, and I really started feeling stuff on my PCL. But that's no excuse. You know what I mean? You just have to play.''Freeman's production was limited against the Eagles, rushing for just seven yards on 10 carries while adding 26 receiving yards on five catches with his team's lone touchdown.The running back addressed the possibility of offseason surgery, but said he was not sure yet if he will go under the knife.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is expected to become the next head coach of the Detroit Lions, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Detroit and Patricia need only to work out contract details once the Patriots' season ends, Schefter adds.Patricia and Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels are front-runners for the four current head-coaching openings. The duo helped lead New England to a divisional-round win over the Tennessee Titans on Saturday night.Patricia has been with New England since 2004 and its defensive coordinator since 2012.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It appears Le'Veon Bell's comments regarding a potential second franchise tag have not swayed the Pittsburgh Steelers.Despite the running back's strong desire to ink a desired contract, the club is expected to pin a franchise tag on him for the second consecutive season in 2018, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports.The report comes days after Bell said he would consider sitting out the upcoming campaign, or even retiring, if the Steelers placed a franchise tag on him again."The Steelers do not believe it. They do not expect Le'Veon Bell to retire or sit out the season, but this is going to be a thing, and my understanding is the Steelers are expected to franchise tag Le'Veon Bell for a second straight season," Rapoport said on NFL GameDay on Sunday.Bell has been vocal in his desire to be valued appropriately, so a franchise tag could very well create some tension between the player and his team. The star running back would receive a projected salary of about $14.5 million under a franchise tag next season, a raise from the $12.1 million he received this term."Just get the numbers straight, exactly where we want them. I'm not going to settle for anything," Bell told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN on Thursday. "I know what I do and what I bring to the table. I'm not going out here getting the ball 400 times if I'm not getting what I feel I'm valued at."In his fifth professional season, Bell set a career high in both carries (321) and rushing touchdowns (nine) while posting the second-highest total in rushing yards of his career (1,291).Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It appears Le'Veon Bell is predicting a Pittsburgh Steelers win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Sunday's Divisional Playoff matchup.Shortly after the New England Patriots qualified for the AFC title game with a win on Saturday night, the Steelers star running back dropped the following tweet:

James Harrison and the New England Patriots advanced to the AFC title game on Saturday night, but don't expect the veteran defender to scout his opponent for the game on Sunday.The longtime Pittsburgh Steeler told Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports after the win over the Tennessee Titans that he won't be watching his former team play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon, instead opting for the Cartoon Network.Harrison joined the Patriots on Dec. 26th, just one day after being cut by the Steelers following a disappointing season. He immediately registered two sacks in his first game with his new team, making his impact felt throughout the contest. That continued with three tackles in Saturday's win over Tennessee.If the Steelers win on Sunday afternoon, expect the story of Harrison facing his former team to get a great deal of attention. Just don't expect the 39-year-old to hop on board, as he says he might not even know who the Patriots' opponent will be until he shows up for work on Monday.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Things looked good for the Tennessee Titans after the first quarter in Saturday's Divisional Playoff as the club held a 7-0 lead in New England.Then the Patriots did what they always do on Saturday nights in the playoffs, ripping off 35 unanswered points to advance to the AFC Championship Game for a record seventh consecutive season.Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, who struggled to move the offense throughout the contest, didn't mince words when asked of the team's performance after the game."Um, man, embarrassed," Mariota said, as per Joe Rexrode of the Tennessean. "You don't play to come lose in the divisional playoff."Mariota's final stats of 254 yards passing and two touchdowns flatter the offensive performance, as many came on the last drive with New England up 35-7. The Patriots doubled the Titans in first downs and outgained them by 171 yards.Entering as a 13.5-point underdog and facing a team that was 9-0 in Saturday night playoff games in the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady era, it would have been a shocker if Tennessee emerged victorious. That doesn't seem to matter to Mariota, who enters the offseason hoping to improve upon his worst statistical season as a professional.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It wasn't just a win for the New England Patriots in Saturday's Divisional Playoffs over the Tennessee Titans, it was one filled with some incredible numbers.Here are six of the more noteworthy achievements by the club during an easy 35-14 victory that sees them through to the AFC Championship Game.7If it feels like the Patriots have dominated the AFC forever, it's because they have. Saturday's win pushed the Patriots to their seventh consecutive conference championship game. The last time New England didn't make the AFC title game was 2010 when it fell in the divisional round to the Mark Sanchez-led New York Jets.12It's been seven straight AFC title games for the Patriots but perhaps more impressively, New England has made the conference championship game 12 times since 2001. That means the team has failed to make the AFC championship game just four times in Brady's career as starter.10When Brady found Rob Gronkowski in the end zone in the fourth quarter, it put the Patriots up 35-7 and in the process made more history for the veteran quarterback. Gronkowski's score was Brady's third touchdown pass of the night, meaning the play-caller moved ahead of Joe Montana and is first all time with 10 playoff games of three touchdown passes or more.554With his three touchdowns against the Titans, Brady moved into second place all time for combined touchdown passes in the playoffs and regular season with 554 total. The 40-year-old came in trailing Brett Favre by one scoring throw but passed the legend with the explosive second quarter of play. Brady now sets his sights on Peyton Manning's total of 579 for first place on the list.10The number 10 makes another appearance as the Patriots are now 10-0 in Saturday night playoff games during the Belichick-Brady era.40Brady isn't the only 40-year-old to win an NFL playoff game, but he is now the oldest quarterback in history to do so with Saturday's win. Favre was the previous record-holder at 40 years, 99 days, but with Brady's 41st birthday coming in 202 days, he easily passes that number.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Tom Brady passed for three touchdowns and 337 yards, and the New England Patriots cruised past the Tennessee Titans 35-14 on Saturday night to advance to their seventh consecutive AFC championship game.New England (14-3) will host the winner of Sunday's divisional matchup between Jacksonville and Pittsburgh.It was Brady's 10th career postseason game with at least three TD tosses, moving him past Joe Montana for the most in NFL history. James White caught a touchdown pass and ran for another, and Danny Amendola had 11 catches for 112 yards.The Titans (10-8) took an early 7-0 lead, but New England scored 35 straight points to take control.Marcus Mariota completed 22 of 37 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns, but was under duress for most of the second half. He was sacked eight times, a Patriots playoff record. New England also held Derrick Henry to just 28 yards rushing on 12 carries.New England's victory came on the heels of a week filled with drama following reports of turmoil involving Brady, coach Bill Belichick and team owner Robert Kraft.None of that showed on the field Saturday.''It definitely sounds crazy. But you have to keep ignoring the noise on the outside, just keep working every time you walk into the building and just keep grinding,'' tight end Rob Gronkowski said of how his team handled the media firestorm this week.The Titans came back from an 18-point deficit in the second half to beat the Chiefs 22-21 in the wild-card round last week - the largest comeback on the road in the Super Bowl era. But the Patriots didn't give them a chance for an encore.Leading 14-7, the Patriots stretched their lead to 14 just before halftime thanks to a trio of careless penalties on the Titans.Tennessee initially forced a three-and-out, but gave up a first down via a fourth-and-5 neutral zone infraction on Brynden Trawick before New England's punt attempt.Armed with a new set of downs, Brady went to work moving the Patriots down the field with a steady diet of short passes. The Titans helped along the way with illegal contact and unnecessary roughness penalties. It eventually culminated in a 4-yard TD pass from Brady to Chris Hogan in the back of the end zone that made it 21-7.Brady threw a short shovel pass to White, who ran it in from the 5-yard line to make it 7-7 early in the second quarter.The Patriots appeared to have a touchdown three plays earlier, when Dion Lewis caught a pass from Brady and was tackled by Wesley Woodyard at the 19. Lewis landed on top of the defender, then got up and continued to the end zone.The officials initially ruled that he had never been down and called it a touchdown. But replays showed Lewis' butt hit the ground at the 19.Corey Davis made a one-handed catch on a 15-yard pass from Mariota in the corner of the end zone to give the Titans a 7-0 lead. Mariota had a pair of 11-yard runs to help set up the score.Davis added an 11-yard TD reception with 1:55 left in the game - and the Titans' season.INJURIESTitans: Right tackle Jack Conklin walked off on his own power after injuring a knee in the first quarter. He did not return. ... Tight end Jonnu Smith was carted off in the third quarter with a right leg injury.Patriots: Right tackle LaAdrian Waddle left the with a knee injury early in the third quarter. ... Cornerback Jonathan Jones was helped off the field late in the fourth quarter.UNFORCED ERRORSThe Titans had 85 penalties in the regular season - the second-fewest in the NFL.They were flagged 10 times for 62 yards on Saturday, just the second time they had 10 or more this season.MOVING ON UPGronkowski finished with six catches for 81 yards and touchdown. It was his 10th career postseason TD. He's tied with five others for third all-time. But it's the most for a tight end.Gronk also moved into second all-time for a tight end with 835 postseason receiving yards. He passed Keith Jackson, and only Dallas Clark is ahead of him.UP NEXTThe Patriots will play the winner of Sunday's matchup between the Jaguars and Steelers in the AFC championship game.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Let's face it, the New England Patriots are likely going to lose one, if not both of their coveted coordinators whenever their postseason ends.Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia have been talked about as potential head coaching candidates for several years, and are expected to finally be on the move in 2018. The Detroit Lions, New York Giants, and Indianapolis Colts are the reported possible destinations for Bill Belichick's underlings.McDaniels led the Patriots' offense to second in passing yards and 10th in rushing this season. He has had the benefit of working directly with Tom Brady for 11 years and under Belichick for 14. Though his first stint as a head coach did not end well, his experience has helped him to learn from his mistakes.The Patriots have been the only NFL team Patricia has known in his coaching career, filling several roles throughout Belichick's staff since 2004 and occupying the coordinator position since 2012. Patricia has an unusual background, earning his degree in aeronautical engineering before his coaching career. Despite a constantly changing defensive roster, New England has been in the top 10 for points allowed in every season under Patricia.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.