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Before Saturday, Sam Cosmi had not missed an offensive snap since the 2022 season. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)The Washington Commanders extended a historic season Saturday with a victory over the Detroit Lions to advance to their first NFC Championship appearance since winning the Super Bowl following the 1991 season.They will play in next week’s NFC title game without one of their best offensive linemen. The Commanders announced Sunday that right guard Sam Cosmi has a torn ACL. The injury will sideline him against the Eagles and poses a threat to his availability early next season.Cosmi was injured in the second quarter…

After the regular-season finale in Detroit, Lions coach Dan Campbell told Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell, “See you in two weeks.”Less than two weeks later, both teams said “see you soon” for the playoffs.The postseason collapse of three NFC North juggernauts — the Lions, Vikings and Packers — stands in stark contrast to their regular-season dominance beyond the borders of the black and blue division.As one reader pointed out, and as we confirmed by checking schedules and counting games, the Lions, Vikings and Packers were a combined 29-4 against teams outside the division in season regular. In the playoffs, they were…

Lifelong Vikings fan now in San Diego. After the season ends, I have some thoughts. 1. Thanks to the media who cover the Vikings and provide information to those of us who follow the team, coaches and players, primarily Vikings.com coverage. I love reading/watching all the coverage. 2. It was a great season. I don’t know at what age I started watching every game possible, but from the mid to late 70’s I followed every season, with ups and downs. Even though the last two games didn’t go as desired (see below), a team that was expected to win 6.5…

At the final whistle NFL Action of week 18 Two weeks ago, 18 franchises in the league saw the end of their season. They would not make the playoffs and, as such, would have a spot in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.Six other teams – the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Chargers, Green Bay Packers And Minnesota Vikings – were eliminated in the wild-card round of the playoffs. With a loss, they got picks #19 through #24.The divisional round consisted of four matches over two days and four other teams were eliminated. This…

December 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (24) walks on the field before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn ImagesCarolina Panthers Running back Jonathon Brooks is back on the comeback trail.According to Joe Person of AthleticsBrooks suffered a “successful”ACL surgery on his right knee last week. The procedure was the second in as many years for the young edge rusher, who tore the same ACL in November 2023 while playing for the University of Texas.Brooks tore the ligament in Carolina’s Week 14 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, just…

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 18: Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn of the Detroit Lions looks on during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)The Detroit Lions fell out of the playoffs faster than expected and gave up 45 points to the Washington Commanders, although seven of them had an interception returned for a touchdown. This left many football fans on social media wondering how this loss impacted Aaron Glenn’s bid for head coach.The truth is that this should have no bearing…

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) and linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) celebrate against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 15, 2024.The Detroit Lions were eliminated from the playoffs on Saturday in a 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. This pushes them into their offseason.Like most teams, a number of players are expected to become free agents in March.ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted a list of key free agents on social media almost immediately after the game.Key Lions free agents this offseason: CB Carlton Davis, G Kevin Zeitler, DT Levi Onwuzurike,…

Josh Allen bursts for one of his two touchdowns in the Buffalo Bills’ playoff win over the Baltimore Ravens (Timothy T Ludwig)Josh Allen scored two touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills punished a series of mistakes to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 27-25 and set up a blockbuster NFL playoff clash with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.Bills quarterback Allen erupted for two first-half rushing touchdowns at a snowy Highmark Stadium in New York as his Ravens counterpart, Lamar Jackson, and the Bills found themselves ruining a series of costly mistakes.The Ravens had a golden chance to tie the game with less…

January 13, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, United States; Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesTHE New York Jets will be looking for a new head coach in 2025 after Robert Saleh’s regime resulted in no winning seasons, let alone a playoff berth in four years.Jet wire will feature each candidate who receives an interview detailing their experience and the highs and lows of their coaching career. Ultimately, we’ll determine if the candidate is worth the money or if the Jets should…

Mike Masala was previously the editor-in-chief of USA TODAY’s Dolphins Wire as well as a contributing editor at Patriots Wire. A long-time resident of New England, he is the self-proclaimed captain and sole member of the Laurence Maroney Fan Club. Follow on Twitter/X: @Mike_Masala