The New York Times – Sports:
He took his Vikings, with Fran Tarkenton at quarterback and the famed Purple People Eaters defensive line, to four Super Bowls — although he lost each time.
Category: National Football Conference
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What We Learned from the N.F.L.’s Conference Championship Games
The New York Times – Sports:
The Eagles did not need to be flashy to beat the 49ers, and Patrick Mahomes knew when to pick his spots while playing on an injured ankle against Cincinnati.
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Eagles Return to Super Bowl as 49ers Break Down
The New York Times – Sports:
Five years after winning it all, Philadelphia beat San Francisco, 31-7, to claim the N.F.C. championship.
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Eagles vs. 49ers: What to Watch For
The New York Times – Sports:
Philadelphia and San Francisco, two of the league’s best teams, have depth in several pivotal positions, making for a potentially close game.
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N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Conference Championship Picks
The New York Times – Sports:
In two evenly matched games, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles will try to outwit the 49ers’ dizzying defense before Patrick Mahomes attempts to reverse his losing streak against the Bengals.
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What We Learned From Week 18 in the N.F.L.
The New York Times – Sports:
The Dolphins and Jaguars grabbed the last two spots in the A.F.C., while Tom Brady broke his own record for pass completions.
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N.F.L. Week 16 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
The New York Times – Sports:
The Eagles face the Cowboys in a game that looks very different without Jalen Hurts. And some matchups, like the Giants at the Vikings, are just plain fun.
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N.F.L. Week 13 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
The New York Times – Sports:
Kansas City and the Bengals revisit last season’s A.F.C. championship, the Commanders and Giants battle for playoff seeding, and the Dolphins offense gets its stiffest test yet against the 49ers defense.
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The Chasm Between AFC and NFC Teams Seems Huge — for Now
The New York Times – Sports:
Led by offenses both expected (the Bills and Ravens) and surprising (the Jaguars), A.F.C. teams have dominated early-season scoring while perennial N.F.C. contenders have shown their age.