American Football
2026 NFL Divisional Round: Injury Report and Updates
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Updating our [2026 NFL Divisional Round preview], teams head into this weekend's four divisional playoff games hampered by key injuries from wild-card weekend and practices. Houston Texans WR Nico Collins is out (concussion), Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is questionable (oblique), and San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle's Achilles tear ends his season—among many others that could sway outcomes in Bills-Broncos, 49ers-Seahawks, Texans-Patriots, and Rams-Bears.
The NFL officially announced its return to Mexico for regular season games starting in 2026, with matches at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City over three years. Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed the news during Super Bowl LX week. A game is expected in December of that year.
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The Los Angeles Rams face the Chicago Bears in a divisional round playoff game at Soldier Field amid brutally cold conditions. Temperatures are expected to drop to 2 degrees with a wind chill of minus-23 and gusty winds up to 44 mph. Historical precedents highlight the challenges of such weather in NFL postseason history.
The New York Giants have agreed to a five-year contract with former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, making him their next head coach. Harbaugh, who led the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory in 2012, brings a proven track record of success and stability to a franchise seeking to rebuild.
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was added to the injury report with an oblique strain but remains confident in suiting up for Saturday's divisional round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. The 28-year-old Pro Bowler, who has led Seattle to the NFC's top seed, tweaked the injury during Thursday's practice but downplayed its severity. This pivotal NFC West rematch at Lumen Field could hinge on Darnold's availability against a banged-up 49ers squad missing key defenders.
One day after Mike Tomlin's resignation as head coach following 19 seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers requested interviews with five defensive coordinators and pass game specialists while signing 13 players to reserve/future contracts. Owner Art Rooney II's press conference confirmed an open-minded, weeks-long search—for full details, see prior coverage in this series.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have requested to interview Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula for their head coaching vacancy, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. This marks the second known interview request from the team, following a similar one for Rams pass-game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase. Shula, a 39-year-old defensive-minded coach with strong NFL ties, emerges as an early candidate after Mike Tomlin's recent resignation.
Rams and Bears prepare for divisional round clash in Chicago
January 16, 2026 16:01Giants and Harbaugh work through contract language for head coaching deal
January 16, 2026 10:52Buccaneers complete interview with Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith
January 16, 2026 09:46Brock Purdy eyes bounce-back against Seahawks in divisional round
January 16, 2026 09:17Reactions and Next Steps After Mike Tomlin Steps Down as Steelers Coach
January 15, 2026 01:47Steelers add 49ers OC Kubiak, Packers DC Hafley to head coaching search
January 14, 2026 21:27Steelers request interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver
January 14, 2026 17:02Steelers owner Rooney speaks on Tomlin exit, coaching search ramps up
January 14, 2026 12:43Ultimate 2025 end-of-season 53-man roster revealed
January 14, 2026 11:24Fred Warner nears return for 49ers in divisional round