The Chargers' formula for success this season was a strong defense and strong play by quarterback Justin Herbert, but they only got half of that package in New England on Sunday night.

"It wasn't pretty, that's for sure, but this defense was so fun to watch," Maye said.

"Like I told the team, those that stay will be champions," Harbaugh said.

We can stop talking about the Patriots' 14-3 regular season record as if it was nothing more than vulture-feasting on mediocrity. Whatever measure of respect that they've earned along the way should include the postseason.

It's not shocking the Eagles succumbed to this fate. The outcome was an upset by betting standards - but its recipe was familiar to Eagles players and fans alike.

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon give their instant reactions and takeaways from NFL Wild Card Weekend.

The bettors believe in the Bills.

Many will think Sunday's playoff loss to the 49ers will be receiver A.J.

Kickoff times and networks will be determined after Texans-Steelers game.

Here's a look at the offseason work ahead for the Los Angeles Chargers.

The NFL will cut the playoff field from eight teams to four in the divisional round.

New England won its first playoff game since 2018, sacking Los Angeles QB Justin Herbert six times in the process.

At long last, there has been a touchdown in Sunday night's postseason matchup between the Patriots and Chargers.

A former high school quarterback, Jennings has now thrown two touchdowns on two NFL playoff passes and has a perfect career passer rating.

The NFC divisional round matchups are set, and we're getting a Seahawks-49ers rematch.

A long run by QB Drake Maye set up a late field goal for New England to grab an advantage at the break.

Ekwonu, Carolina's 2022 first-round pick, allowed five sacks this season.

The Bills scored a go-ahead touchdown with 1:04 left to play against the Jaguars on Sunday and head coach Sean McDermott was asked after the game if he thought about leaving Jacksonville with less time to try for a comeback.

The 49ers lost to the Seahawks at home in Week 18, but that isn't dimming wide receiver Jauan Jennings' enthusiasm about next weekend's divisional round game in Seattle.

The Chargers were not able to take advantage of a big takeaway midway through the first quarter of Sunday's wild card matchup with the Patriots.

The Rams will go to Seattle to play the Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game, if the betting odds are to be believed.

The 49ers will be playing in the divisional round of the playoffs, but they won't have tight end George Kittle in Seattle and it will be quite some time before he's ready to play football again.

Here's a look at the offseason work ahead for the Philadelphia Eagles.

The 49ers got tricky and they're back in the lead in the fourth quarter.

Los Angeles and New England will each have a significant offensive contributor active after being listed as questionable on Friday.

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni downplayed his sideline exchange with wide receiver A.J.

Nick Sirianni and A.J. Brown had to be separated after a shouting match in the first half on Sunday afternoon.

The 49ers suffered another serious injury during a playoff game in Philadelphia

Things got a little spicy in the first half of Sunday's playoff game between the 49ers and the Eagles.

It appeared to be a severe injury for the 49ers tight end.

A San Francisco 49ers team that's been decimated this season by injury lost another key player on Sunday.

While scoring Buffalo's first touchdown of Sunday's playoff win at Jacksonville, Bills quarterback Josh Allen got twisted up after he crossed the goal line.

A bad ending to the Packers season isn't dimming interest from other teams in their defensive coordinator.

Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert scored the first rushing touchdown of his career in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the 49ers and he found his way back to the end zone in a more familiar manner in the second quarter.

Here's a look at the offseason work ahead for the Jaguars. Would Travon Walker be a trade candidate?

Darius Slay could have been playing for the Bills on Sunday.

A back-and-forth fourth quarter ended with Buffalo winning, 27-24.

Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur is set for a couple of head coaching interviews this week.

Matt Ryan made a final appearance on CBS on Sunday and then pivoted back to his new job.

Johnson is a five-time All-Pro and a veteran leader who's played on both of Philadelphia's Super Bowl-winning teams.

Allen has been checked for a concussion, a hand injury and a knee injury but is continuing to play.

Harbaugh's options include sitting out this year and being A-lister for 2027.

The Ravens have completed another interview with a head coaching candidate.

The Jaguars' offense finally got going on its third possession against the Bills.

On Sunday afternoon, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni will work his sixth career playoff game at home.