Bucs should keep Dirk Koetter as coach, for sake of Jameis Winston

Not only are the Buccaneers (4-11) concluding their 10th straight season without a playoff appearance, Tampa Bay’s ownership has declined to publically indicate whether Dirk Koetter or general manager Jason Licht will be back.

Not only are the Buccaneers (4-11) concluding their 10th straight season without a playoff appearance, Tampa Bay’s ownership has declined to publically indicate whether Dirk Koetter or general manager Jason Licht will be back.

AFC West-champion Chiefs ‘back on a roll’ just in time for playoffs

For Kansas City, linebacker Derrick Johnson says, “winning is a habit.” The Chiefs think they’re better than their record this season shows, and they’re ready to prove it in the playoffs.

For Kansas City, linebacker Derrick Johnson says, “winning is a habit.” The Chiefs think they’re better than their record this season shows, and they’re ready to prove it in the playoffs.

Falcons’ Devonta Freeman warming up just in time for pivotal rematch against Saints

Devonta Freeman, who thinks he’s only getting stronger as the season winds down, will be at the center of pregame hype as Atlanta prepares for Sunday’s road game against New Orleans.

Devonta Freeman, who thinks he’s only getting stronger as the season winds down, will be at the center of pregame hype as Atlanta prepares for Sunday’s road game against New Orleans.

Steelers’ brain lock vs. Patriots puts Super Bowl far, far away

Pittsburgh had a black-and-golden opportunity to make the Patriots return to Heinz Field in the playoffs. After a mind-blowing decision late in Sunday’s game, the Steelers will be fortunate to get a first-round bye.

Pittsburgh had a black-and-golden opportunity to make the Patriots return to Heinz Field in the playoffs. After a mind-blowing decision late in Sunday’s game, the Steelers will be fortunate to get a first-round bye.

NFL catch rule confusion after Steelers-Patriots highlights persistent disconnect

Judging by the reaction to Jesse James’ overturned touchdown Sunday, the “What’s a catch?” narrative will not stop anytime soon … no matter how hard the NFL tries to make its catch rule more clear.

Judging by the reaction to Jesse James’ overturned touchdown Sunday, the “What’s a catch?” narrative will not stop anytime soon … no matter how hard the NFL tries to make its catch rule more clear.

Blake Bortles has been good enough for Jaguars; now comes the hard part

Yes, Blake Bortles’ teammates acknowledge he is playing as well as ever this season, and they are not surprised. But the key for Jaguars quarterback now is consistency.

Yes, Blake Bortles’ teammates acknowledge he is playing as well as ever this season, and they are not surprised. But the key for Jaguars quarterback now is consistency.

Seahawks-Jaguars fight product of frustration: ‘That’s the way it goes’

Seahawks and Jaguars players explained to SN their fight toward the end of Sunday’s game. Blake Bortles might have summed it up best: “People aren’t used to getting beat like that by the Jaguars.”

Seahawks and Jaguars players explained to SN their fight toward the end of Sunday’s game. Blake Bortles might have summed it up best: “People aren’t used to getting beat like that by the Jaguars.”

Jaguars not satisfied, view Seahawks game as chance to prove they’re real

Malik Jackson is calling Sunday’s Seattle matchup “one of the biggest games in Jacksonville in a long time.” Nearing a playoff berth, the Jaguars still feel the need to prove themselves.

Malik Jackson is calling Sunday’s Seattle matchup “one of the biggest games in Jacksonville in a long time.” Nearing a playoff berth, the Jaguars still feel the need to prove themselves.

For John Lynch, Jimmy Garoppolo’s 49ers debut provided ‘validation’

John Lynch told SN what he thought about Jimmy Garoppolo’s 49ers debut. The general manager said the quarterback lifted San Francisco’s entire team, which is much more important than passing stats.

John Lynch told SN what he thought about Jimmy Garoppolo’s 49ers debut. The general manager said the quarterback lifted San Francisco’s entire team, which is much more important than passing stats.