Ben Shpigel
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A Generational Shift at N.F.L. Quarterback
The evolution at the N.F.L.’s most important position has been clear even with familiar names frequently making deep playoff runs. Today’s emerging stars are taking...
The Uncertain Future for Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay
Rodgers, though likely to win his second straight M.V.P. award, now must contemplate his future with the Green Bay Packers much sooner than he had...
How the 49ers Beat the Packers to Advance to the NFC Championship
San Francisco will move on to play either the Los Angeles Rams or the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the N.F.C. championship game.
How Derrick Henry Left a Lasting Mark on High School Opponents
Henry, who is expected to rejoin the Tennessee Titans’ lineup for a playoff game on Saturday, left a lasting impression — and some other indelible...
Cowboys Come Up Short Against 49ers Long Before Clunky Finish
The No. 6-seeded 49ers upset the No. 3-seeded Cowboys after a chaotic final drive that will prolong Dallas’s disappointment.
Giants GM Gettleman to Retire; Coach’s Fate Uncertain
In a little over four years as the Giants general manager, Gettleman failed to hire a successful head coach. His replacement may soon get the...
Dak Prescott and the Cowboys’ Starters Launch Into Playoffs
Both teams assured of playoff berths, the Philadelphia Eagles rested their starters while the Dallas Cowboys set records with theirs.
Antonio Brown Released by Buccaneers
It was the receiver’s fourth departure from an N.F.L. team in four seasons, and perhaps the end to his career.
Eric Dickerson: 'The N.F.L. Is Another No-Good Entity.'
Eric Dickerson talks about why some former players hate the N.F.L., his assumption that he has C.T.E., and why his single-season rushing record isn’t his...