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<p>Utah Jazz forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/62285" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/62285">Jaren Jackson Jr.</a> will undergo surgery on his left knee to remove a localized PVNS growth, the team announced Thursday.</p><p>Although the Jazz said Jackson is expected to make a full recovery, he'll likely miss the remainder of the season, sources told NBA insider <a href="https://x.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/2021977606355333516?s=20">Chris Haynes</a>.</p><p>Pigmented villonodular synovitis is a noncancerous tumor that develops in the synovial tissue, the soft connective tissue of joints, according to <a href="https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-treatments/pigmented-villonodular-synovitis-pvns">Boston Children's Hospital.</a> PVNS most commonly affects the knee and hip.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Memphis Grizzlies traded Jackson to the Jazz on Feb. 3, but Utah discovered the knee issue in a post-trade physical.</p><p>Jackson, 26, scored 23 points in 22 minutes during Wednesday's win over the Sacramento Kings, his third appearance with the Jazz. Utah is 13th in the Western Conference with an 18-37 record.</p><p>The two-time All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year played seven-plus seasons for the Grizzlies, who drafted him fourth overall in 2018. Jackson has career averages of 18.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game.</p>

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - FEBRUARY 11: Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 11, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE

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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Current and former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Steelers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Steelers</a> chiming in on Joey Porter Sr.’s comments on <a href="https://twitter.com/NotJustFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NotJustFootball</a> on Instagram: <a href="https://t.co/19msk5wuhR">pic.twitter.com/19msk5wuhR</a></p>— Christopher Carter (@CarterCritiques) <a href="https://twitter.com/CarterCritiques/status/2021633284497678796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2026</a>
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KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 16: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) before an AFC wild card playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs on Jan 16, 2022 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO.

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<script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></figure><p>Njoku, who's spent the past nine seasons with the Browns, is expected to become a free agent this offseason.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>His best season came in 2023 when he was selected to the Pro Bowl after hauling in 81 receptions for 882 yards and six touchdowns. However, Njoku wasn't able to replicate that production over the last two seasons while dealing with multiple injuries. The 29-year-old was limited to 293 yards and four TD grabs on 33 receptions in 12 games during the 2025 campaign.</p><p>Njoku joined Cleveland as a first-round pick in 2017 and made 118 appearances with the team. His 384 catches rank third in franchise history.</p><p>The Browns will move on with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209987" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209987">Harold Fannin</a> as their leading tight end. Fannin stood out as a third-round rookie in 2025, catching 72 passes for 731 yards and six touchdowns.</p>

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 10: Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) runs as he scores on a 30-yard touchdown catch during the second quarter of the National Football League game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns on December 10, 2023, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, OH.

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Sam Darnold #14 and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won 31-27.

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Head coach Mike MacDonald of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

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New England Patriots' Mack Hollins walks through Levi's Stadium with a prisoner outfit and barefoot before Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>First-place votes</th>
<th>Points</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Stafford</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>366</td>
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<td>Maye</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>361</td>
</tr>
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<td>Allen</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>91</td>
</tr>
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<td>McCaffrey</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lawrence</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>49</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>The award crowns a standout season in which Stafford led the league with 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns while throwing only eight interceptions with a 65% completion rate. He guided the Rams to a 12-5 record and earned a first-team All-Pro berth.</p><p>The MVP race was widely considered a two-man contest between Stafford and Maye, who led the NFL in pass completion rate and accounted for 35 touchdowns. The Patriots posted a 14-3 record in 2025, up from 4-13 in '24.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Stafford</th>
<th></th>
<th>Maye</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>65</td>
<td>Comp.%</td>
<td>72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4707</td>
<td>Yds</td>
<td>4394</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>46</td>
<td>TDs</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>INT</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>TD runs</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>After receiving the MVP award, Stafford confirmed he'll return for his 18th season in 2026.</p><p>"I'll see you guys next year," Stafford <a href="https://x.com/RamsNFL/status/2019623333881348559">said</a>.</p><p>Stafford's Rams reached the NFC title game this season but fell short against the Seattle Seahawks. The Maye-led Patriots face the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Sunday.</p><p>Stafford's first MVP comes in Year 17, adding to his remarkable second act in the NFL. He also captured his first Super Bowl since joining the Rams following a standout 12-year stint with the Detroit Lions.</p><p>A non-quarterback hasn't been named NFL MVP since running back Adrian Peterson in 2012.</p><h3>Rest of the awards</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Award</th>
<th>Winner</th>
<th></th>
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</thead>
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<td>OPOY</td>
<td>Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba</td>
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<td>DPOY</td>
<td>Browns DE Myles Garrett</td>
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<td>OROY</td>
<td>Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan</td>
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<td>DROY</td>
<td>Browns LB Carson Schwesinger</td>
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<td>Comeback</td>
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<td>Coach</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>Other notable award winners this year included Washington Commanders linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/16788" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/16788">Bobby Wagner</a> (Walter Payton Man of the Year) and Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels (Assistant Coach of the Year).</p><p>The league also <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3449715" href="https://thescore.com/news/3449715">revealed</a> the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class on Thursday, with Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headlining the five-player group.</p>

FOXBOROUGH, MA - NOVEMBER 17: New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) greets Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) after a game between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams on November 17, 2024, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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<th>Player</th>
<th>First-place votes</th>
<th>Points</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Jaxon Smith-Njigba</td>
<td> 14</td>
<td> 272</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christian McCaffrey</td>
<td> 12</td>
<td> 223</td>
</tr>
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<td>Puka Nacua</td>
<td> 8</td>
<td> 170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bijan Robinson</td>
<td> 6</td>
<td> 168</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drake Maye</td>
<td> 5</td>
<td> 58</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>With the MVP becoming an award dominated by quarterbacks, the Offensive Player of the Year has often honored the NFL's most dominant non-QB. McCaffrey and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99272" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99272">Saquon Barkley</a> took home the award in the previous two seasons, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/122708" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/122708">Justin Jefferson</a> (2022) was the last pass-catcher to win it before Smith-Njigba.</p><p>Smith-Njigba's fellow teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/68147" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/68147">Cooper Kupp</a> also claimed this honor as a member of the Los Angeles Rams in 2021. Kupp went on to become Super Bowl MVP that season. </p><p>Smith-Njigba, Kupp, and the Seahawks play the Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday.</p>

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates a first down during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

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<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th> First-place votes</th>
<th> Points</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Carson Schwesinger</td>
<td> 40</td>
<td> 441</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nick Emmanwori</td>
<td> 7</td>
<td> 199</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Pearce Jr.</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td> 173</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Xavier Watts</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td> 102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Abdul Carter</td>
<td> 0</td>
<td> 72</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 21: Carson Schwesinger #49 of the Cleveland Browns runs off the field after defeating the Green Bay Packers 13-10 at Huntington Bank Field on September 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 27: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints is congratulated by Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals after a NFL game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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<th>Coach</th>
<th> First-place votes</th>
<th> Points</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Mike Vrabel</td>
<td> 19</td>
<td> 302</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Liam Coen</td>
<td> 16</td>
<td> 239</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Macdonald</td>
<td> 8</td>
<td> 191</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Johnson</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td> 145</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Shanahan</td>
<td> 6</td>
<td> 140</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The Patriots swept both coaching awards, with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels also claiming the top assistant honor earlier Thursday.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>This marks the second Coach of the Year award for Vrabel, who also claimed it in 2021 as the Tennessee Titans' sideline boss. The 50-year-old joined the Patriots in 2025, helping them improve from a 4-13 record in 2024 to an impressive 14-3 campaign. Before Vrabel's arrival, New England hadn't won 10 or more games since 2021 under Bill Belichick.</p><p>Coen, Macdonald, Shanahan, and Johnson also orchestrated notable turnarounds on their teams in 2025.</p><p>The Jaguars, coming off a 4-13 season, won the AFC South. Macdonald's Seahawks were the NFC's 1-seed in their second season under the 38-year-old coach after missing the playoffs the previous year. The Bears ended a four-year postseason drought in Johnson's first campaign in town. Meanwhile, Shanahan helped the 49ers win 12 games despite injuries to several key players throughout the season.</p><p>With a victory over the Seahawks on Sunday, Vrabel could become the first person in NFL history to win the Super Bowl as a player and coach with the same franchise. Vrabel claimed three rings with New England during his playing career.</p>

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 25: Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots takes the field prior to the AFC Championship game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

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<p>San Francisco 49ers running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/85079" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/85079">Christian McCaffrey</a> beat out a pair of quarterbacks to claim the Comeback Player of the Year award Thursday.</p><p>McCaffrey was one of five finalists for the honor, along with Dallas Cowboys passer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a>, Jacksonville Jaguars signal-caller <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161653" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161653">Trevor Lawrence</a>, Detroit Lions defensive end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174006" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174006">Aidan Hutchinson</a>, and New England Patriots wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65482" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65482">Stefon Diggs</a>.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th> First-place votes</th>
<th> Points</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Christian McCaffrey</td>
<td> 31</td>
<td> 395</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aidan Hutchinson</td>
<td> 9</td>
<td> 221</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dak Prescott</td>
<td> 6</td>
<td> 167</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Lawrence</td>
<td> 2</td>
<td> 130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stefon Diggs</td>
<td> 0</td>
<td> 40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>McCaffrey was also a finalist for the MVP and Offensive Player of the Year awards this season.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Injuries limited McCaffrey to only four appearances in 2024, but the 29-year-old bounced back in style in '25, registering an NFL-high 413 touches for 2,126 scrimmage yards and 17 total touchdowns. His dominant performance earned him a first-team All-Pro selection as The Associated Press' top all-purpose player.</p><p>This is the first time a non-quarterback has won the Comeback Player of the Year award since wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/44826" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/44826">Keenan Allen</a> in 2017.</p>

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium on November 24, 2025 in Santa Clara, California.

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<p>Carolina Panthers wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209929" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209929">Tetairoa McMillan</a> took home the Offensive Rookie of the Year award at the NFL Honors ceremony Thursday.</p><p>McMillan beat out four other finalists: New York Giants quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209911" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209911">Jaxson Dart</a>, New Orleans Saints passer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210047" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210047">Tyler Shough</a>, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209927" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209927">Emeka Egbuka</a>, and New England Patriots running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209981" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209981">TreVeyon Henderson</a>.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Player</th>
<th>First-place votes</th>
<th>Points</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Tetairoa McMillan</td>
<td> 41</td>
<td> 445</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Shough</td>
<td> 5</td>
<td> 168</td>
</tr>
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<td>TreVeyon Henderson</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td> 111</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jaxson Dart</td>
<td> 1</td>
<td> 88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Emeka Egbuka</td>
<td> 0</td>
<td> 66</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>McMillan is the first non-quarterback to win OROY since <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173982" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173982">Garrett Wilson</a> in 2022. He's also the first Panther to claim the award since Cam Newton in '11.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Drafted eighth overall, McMillan led all rookie wide receivers with 1,014 yards and seven touchdown catches on 70 receptions during the 2025 season.</p><p>Dart and Shough made late-season pushes to be named the campaign's top offensive rookie, but neither started all 17 games. Dart accounted for 24 touchdowns in 12 starts in 2025, while Shough helped the Saints win five of his nine starts as a rookie.</p>

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 02: Tetairoa McMillan #4 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a first down in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the game at Lambeau Field on November 02, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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<p>Cleveland Browns star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87669" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87669">Myles Garrett</a> took home the Defensive Player of the Year award Thursday at the NFL Honors ceremony.</p><p>Garrett was one of five finalists for the award, along with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188133" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188133">Will Anderson Jr.</a> of the Houston Texans, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a> of the Green Bay Packers, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174006" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174006">Aidan Hutchinson</a> of the Detroit Lions, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174022" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174022">Nik Bonitto</a> of the Denver Broncos.</p><p>Garrett received all 50 first-place votes this year, according to <a href="https://x.com/RobMaaddi/status/2019595466036637760?s=20">Rob Maaddi of The Associated Press</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th> First-place votes</th>
<th> Points</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Myles Garrett</td>
<td> 50</td>
<td> 500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Will Anderson</td>
<td> 0</td>
<td> 177</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Micah Parsons</td>
<td> 0</td>
<td> 63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nik Bonitto</td>
<td> 0</td>
<td> 52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aidan Hutchinson</td>
<td> 0</td>
<td> 42</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The 30-year-old, who also won DPOY in 2023, was the heavy favorite to earn the league's top defensive honor again this year after breaking a single-season record with 23 sacks.</p><p>Additionally, Garrett led the NFL with 33 tackles for loss. He's been named a first-team All-Pro edge rusher in five of the past six seasons and has reached double-digit sacks in each of the last eight years.</p><p>Lawrence Taylor, J.J. Watt, and Aaron Donald share the record for the most Defensive Player of the Year awards, each having won the title three times in their careers.</p>

Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett talks to the media after winning Defensive Player of the Year award during NFL Honors at Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/1333" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/1333">Tom Brady</a> not picking a side in Super Bowl LX isn't sitting well with current and former New England Patriots players.</p><p>Brady, who won six Lombardi Trophies with the Patriots, recently said he won't cheer for his former team on Feb. 8 against the Seattle Seahawks.</p><p>"I don't have a dog in the fight in this one. May the best team win," Brady recently said on the "Let's Go!" Sirius XM podcast, according to <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-not-pulling-for-patriots-in-super-bowl-lx-i-dont-have-a-dog-in-the-fight">NFL.com's Grant Gordon</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>However, retired defensive lineman Vince Wilfork, a former teammate of Brady in New England, called out the legendary quarterback for his comments, highlighting Brady's ties as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Brady also serves as an NFL broadcaster at Fox.</p><p>"That's bullcrap, Tom," Wilfork recently said on <a href="https://x.com/WEEI/status/2019184993105285563">WEEI</a>. "This ain't political. It ain't political, what it is. Raiders ain't in it. Say what it is, what you see."</p><p>Wilfork added, "At the end of the day, if you're a Patriot for life, you know what it is. Don't give me that political bullcrap. That's just what it is. If you don't think we're gonna win, just pick Seattle then."</p><p>Former New England cornerback Asante Samuel <a href="https://x.com/pick_six22/status/2019176552416542753">said</a> he's "highly disappointed" by Brady's remarks.</p><p>Patriots linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/82918" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/82918">Robert Spillane</a> also expressed his disapproval.</p><p>"Personally, it makes me sick," Spillane said Thursday, according to <a href="https://x.com/kguregian/status/2019456281963294880">Karen Guregian of MassLive Sports</a>.</p><p>All-time great tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/17975" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/17975">Rob Gronkowski</a>, who won four Super Bowl titles with Brady, said he hasn't spoken to his former quarterback about this year's big game.</p><p>"He probably wants to be the quarterback," Gronkowski said on "<a href="https://x.com/UpAndAdamsShow/status/2019091579936681997">Up &amp; Adams</a>" this week. "He's that competitive. He probably wants to be the guy in the Super Bowl right now."</p><p>Patriots' leading receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65482" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65482">Stefon Diggs</a> has no issues with Brady's recent comments, though.</p><p>"Does <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/480" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/480">Tony Romo</a> still pull for the (Dallas) Cowboys? I'd be surprised," Diggs said Thursday, according to <a href="https://x.com/kstone06/status/2019451514482254098/video/1">Kevin J. Stone of New England Football Journal</a>. "<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/887" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/887">Peyton Manning</a> still loves Denver. I don't hear him say too much about the (Indianapolis) Colts."</p><p>Brady played with two current Patriots in the NFL. New England coach Mike Vrabel was a linebacker for the team from 2001-08, and Pats cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98356" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98356">Carlton Davis</a> won a Super Bowl with Brady on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.</p>

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Fox Sports commentator and former NFL quarterback Tom Brady reacts as he walks on to the field prior to an NFC Championship NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

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<p>The NCAA denied Ole Miss' appeal for quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/213701" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/213701">Trinidad Chambliss</a>' sixth-year waiver, sources told <a href="https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2019239822020489244?s=20">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a>.</p><p>Ole Miss released a statement Wednesday disagreeing with the NCAA's decision.</p><p>"(Chambliss' representatives) will continue to pursue all available legal remedies, and we will publicly stand behind Trinidad while holding the NCAA accountable for a decision that fails to align with its own rules, precedent, and the documented medical record," the Rebels announced, according to <a href="https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2019243864633250124">Thamel</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Chambliss is seeking a medical redshirt year, citing that he missed his second season at Ferris State due to persistent respiratory issues. However, the NCAA refutes that claim.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chambliss’ attorneys have filed for an injunction in state court in Mississippi. That’s expected to be heard on Feb. 12 in Chancery Court. Chambliss is seeking a redshirt year after not playing his second season at Ferris State.</p>— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteThamel/status/2019239824377659847?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The NCAA originally denied Chambliss' waiver request for an extra year on Jan. 9, but the Rebels appealed the decision.</p><p>Without an extra year of eligibility, Chambliss will presumably enter the 2026 NFL Draft and join a thin quarterback class headlined by Indiana's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171730" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171730">Fernando Mendoza</a>.</p><p>Chambliss helped Ole Miss reach the College Football Playoff semifinal this past season by throwing for 3,937 yards and 22 touchdowns against only three interceptions. He also rushed for 527 yards and eight TDs.</p>

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Trinidad Chambliss #6 of the Ole Miss Rebels celebrates a touchdown during the third quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs during the 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome on January 01, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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<p>Super Bowl LX features a bout between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots are looking for their first Lombardi Trophy in the post-Tom Brady era, while the Seahawks want revenge after falling short 11 years ago.</p><p>Here's how New England and Seattle stack up.</p><h3>Quarterback</h3><p>There's a huge difference between the regular season and playoffs for quarterbacks. Momentum matters more for them than players at any other position.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Drake Maye is an MVP finalist after posting an NFL-high 72% completion rate and accounting for 35 touchdowns in his first rodeo as the Patriots' full-time starter. Sam Darnold passed for 4,048 yards and 25 touchdowns but threw 14 interceptions and committed a league-high 11 fumbles in the regular season.</p><p>The tables have turned in the playoffs. Maye - facing three top-10 defenses - has completed 55.8% of his passes, thrown two interceptions, and committed six fumbles. Darnold was efficient in the divisional round and then shined with 346 yards and three touchdowns in the NFC title game. He hasn't been intercepted in his last three appearances, including Week 18.</p><p>Maye's passer rating is at 84. Darnold's is 122.4 - the <a href="https://x.com/NFL_Researcher/status/2015621513450561744">fourth highest</a> in a postseason entering the Super Bowl.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819435/Playoff_QBs.jpg?ts=1769575842" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819435/Playoff_QBs.jpg?ts=1769575842 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819435/Playoff_QBs.jpg?ts=1769575842 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819435/Playoff_QBs.jpg?ts=1769575842 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819435/Playoff_QBs.jpg?ts=1769575842 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819435/Playoff_QBs.jpg?ts=1769575842 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution"></span></figcaption></figure><p>Current form is crucial when evaluating quarterbacks in the postseason. Remember Joe Flacco's incredible 2013 run? Maye, 23, may be the future of the league. But days away from the big game, Darnold gets the nod.</p><p><strong>Advantage:</strong> Seahawks</p><h3>Running backs</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Patriots</th>
<th>Seahawks</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Rhamondre Stevenson</td>
<td>Kenneth Walker III</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TreVeyon Henderson</td>
<td>George Holani</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Walker is the most disruptive running back in the Super Bowl; his playoff run includes 178 rushing yards (4.7 per carry) and four touchdowns, plus 78 receiving yards. But he's been Seattle's only big-time RB option since a season-ending injury to Zach Charbonnet, its rushing touchdown leader. Holani is an undrafted sophomore who rushed for only 73 yards in the regular season and spent two months on injured reserve.</p><p>Although Stevenson isn't as explosive as Walker, he leads this postseason in rushing yards and has been key for the Patriots amid Maye's struggles. He had 25 carries and zero fumbles in a snowy AFC championship despite the Denver Broncos expecting the run in most of the second half. Stevenson is also a solid pass-blocker, and his seven playoff receptions rank third on the team.</p><p>Behind Stevenson is Henderson, who's been limited to 24 playoff carries. The 38th overall selection in the 2025 draft is a potential home-run hitter: Four of his team-leading 10 regular-season touchdowns covered at least 50 yards.</p><p><strong>Advantage:</strong> Patriots</p><h3>Receiving corps</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Patriots</th>
<th></th>
<th>Seahawks</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Stefon Diggs</td>
<td>WR</td>
<td>Jaxon Smith-Njigba</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kayshon Boutte</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cooper Kupp</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DeMario Douglas</td>
<td></td>
<td>Rashid Shaheed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mack Hollins</td>
<td></td>
<td>Jake Bobo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Williams</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Efton Chism III</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hunter Henry</td>
<td>TE</td>
<td>AJ Barner</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Austin Hooper</td>
<td></td>
<td>Elijah Arroyo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jack Westover (FB)</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Smith-Njigba is already the NFL's receiving leader in Year 3 and shined in the NFC title game with 153 yards and a touchdown on 10 receptions. In-season acquisition and Pro Bowl returner Shaheed caught a 51-yard pass in the conference championship, which could be a sign of things to come. He possesses great vertical speed and showed big-play ability with his former team, the New Orleans Saints, and has been waiting to erupt in the passing game for Seattle. Former Super Bowl MVP Kupp isn't what he once was, but the nine-year veteran remains a chain-mover, with six first downs and a touchdown this postseason.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819092/cropped_GettyImages-2258186648.jpg?ts=1769389402" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819092/w220xh124_GettyImages-2258186648.jpg?ts=1769389402 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819092/w320xh180_GettyImages-2258186648.jpg?ts=1769389402 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819092/w640xh360_GettyImages-2258186648.jpg?ts=1769389402 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819092/w768xh432_GettyImages-2258186648.jpg?ts=1769389402 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819092/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2258186648.jpg?ts=1769389402 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Jane Gershovich / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>The 32-year-old Diggs has proven he's still a legitimate No. 1 receiver in his first season back from a torn ACL. He topped 1,000 yards and has already scored this postseason, starring alongside Boutte and Douglas. Henry (849) has more yards this season than every Seahawks tight end combined (742), including the playoffs. He's also a red-zone threat, recording seven touchdowns during the regular season and one in the playoffs.</p><p>Only two Seattle wideouts topped 400 regular-season yards compared to four from the Patriots' deeper receiving corps. However, the Seahawks have the matchup's best receiver in Smith-Njigba. His special season, Kupp's playoff prowess, and Shaheed's game-changing potential form an outstanding combination.</p><p><strong>Advantage:</strong> Seahawks</p><h3>Offensive line</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Patriots</th>
<th></th>
<th>Seahawks</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Will Campbell</td>
<td>LT</td>
<td>Charles Cross</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Wilson</td>
<td>LG</td>
<td>Grey Zabel</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Garrett Bradbury</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Jalen Sundell</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Onwenu</td>
<td>RG</td>
<td>Anthony Bradford</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Morgan Moses</td>
<td>RT</td>
<td>Abraham Lucas</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>No debate here. The Patriots' offensive line looked solid for most of the season, relying on rookies Campbell and Wilson on the left side and starting veterans at the other positions. However, the line has surrendered five sacks in each playoff game, and the team's tailbacks haven't registered many big runs. Campbell has fallen off since returning from a knee injury late in the regular season and has been charged with a whopping 11 quarterback pressures in three playoff games, per <a href="https://premium.pff.com/nfl/players/2025/REGPO/will-campbell/157106/offense-blocking">PFF</a>.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819266/cropped_GettyImages-2257776389.jpg?ts=1769488514" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819266/w220xh124_GettyImages-2257776389.jpg?ts=1769488514 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819266/w320xh180_GettyImages-2257776389.jpg?ts=1769488514 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819266/w640xh360_GettyImages-2257776389.jpg?ts=1769488514 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819266/w768xh432_GettyImages-2257776389.jpg?ts=1769488514 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819266/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2257776389.jpg?ts=1769488514 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Boston Globe / Boston Globe / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>The Seahawks have allowed five total sacks in the playoffs. Zabel led all interior linemen in regular-season run-block wins, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46138675/2025-nfl-win-rates-top-teams-players-rankings-pass-run-block">ESPN</a>, and Lucas is PFF's <a href="https://premium.pff.com/nfl/positions/2025/PO/offense-blocking?position=T,G,C">highest-rated</a> run-blocker this postseason (minimum two games).</p><p><strong>Advantage: </strong>Seahawks</p><h3>Front seven</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Patriots</th>
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<td>Milton Williams</td>
<td>DL</td>
<td>Leonard Williams</td>
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<td>Christian Barmore</td>
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<td>Byron Murphy</td>
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<td>Harold Landry III</td>
<td>EDGE</td>
<td>DeMarcus Lawrence</td>
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<td>K'Lavon Chaisson</td>
<td></td>
<td>Uchenna Nwosu</td>
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<td>Robert Spillane</td>
<td>ILB</td>
<td>Ernest Jones IV</td>
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<td>Christian Elliss</td>
<td></td>
<td>Drake Thomas</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>The Seahawks paced the NFL in many defensive categories in the regular season, including EPA/play. The Patriots also fielded one of the better defenses in the league, and it's been particularly good lately.</p><p>New England's allowed just 71.3 rushing yards per playoff game, and the front seven has totaled 11 sacks. Chaisson has a team-high three sacks, while Williams and reserve linebacker Anfernee Jennings collected two each. Jennings, linebacker Jack Gibbens, and lineman Khyiris Tonga may not start in the Super Bowl, but they are key to this rotation. The unit has wreaked havoc in the playoffs, although it faced weak offensive lines (Texans, Chargers) and a backup quarterback (Jarrett Stidham).</p><p>As good as the Pats are, it's hard not to pick the Seahawks here. Seattle rosters second-team All-Pro selections in Williams and Jones and a Pro Bowler in Lawrence, whose two sacks and three forced fumbles lead the team in the playoffs. Rotation lineman Jarran Reed (three pressures), pass-rushers Derick Hall (six) and Boye Mafe (one), and linebacker Tyrice Knight (two defensive stops) are also key depth pieces.</p><p>This Seattle group dominated the San Francisco 49ers in the trenches before the Los Angeles Rams gave them more trouble in the NFC title game. While it might feel like the Patriots' front seven has more momentum, the Seahawks' group boasts more depth and star power.</p><p><strong>Advantage:</strong> Seahawks</p><h3>Secondary</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>Christian Gonzalez</td>
<td>CB</td>
<td>Devon Witherspoon</td>
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<td>Carlton Davis III</td>
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<td>Josh Jobe</td>
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<td>Marcus Jones</td>
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<td>Riq Woolen</td>
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<td>Craig Woodson</td>
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<td>Nick Emmanwori</td>
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<td>Jaylinn Hawkins</td>
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<td>Coby Bryant</td>
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<td>Julian Love</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>Pro Bowl cornerback Gonzalez, Davis, and Jones have each posted at least one interception and four pass breakups in the playoffs. The Patriots have intercepted five passes, including four against C.J. Stroud's Texans.</p><p>New England's defense leads the postseason in EPA/dropback and passer rating (51.2). Seattle ranks third and ninth, respectively. But - again - favorable matchups were a huge factor in the Pats' January success.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819075/cropped_GettyImages-2258180056.jpg?ts=1769384389" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819075/w220xh124_GettyImages-2258180056.jpg?ts=1769384389 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819075/w320xh180_GettyImages-2258180056.jpg?ts=1769384389 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819075/w640xh360_GettyImages-2258180056.jpg?ts=1769384389 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819075/w768xh432_GettyImages-2258180056.jpg?ts=1769384389 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819075/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2258180056.jpg?ts=1769384389 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Matthew Stockman / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>This is another case where the Patriots are good, but the Seahawks are great. Featuring perhaps the NFL's best secondary, Seattle was the only team in the top five for passer rating, interceptions, and yards per pass attempt allowed in 2025. No other club had five defensive backs on the field as often as the NFC champions, according to <a href="https://espnbet-nfl.trumedianetworks.com/football/teams-defense-stats?f=%7B%22fsyr%22%3A%5B%22def%22%5D%2C%22fgt%22%3A%5B%22regular%22%5D%7D&amp;pc=%7B%22fpcqb%22%3A%7B%22values%22%3A%5B%5D%2C%22selectedPreset%22%3A%22none%22%7D%2C%22ftco%22%3A%5B%5D%2C%22ftc%22%3A%5B%22total%22%2C%22average%22%5D%2C%22fsv%22%3A%22stats%22%2C%22fgb%22%3A%22totals%22%2C%22ftt%22%3A%22standard%22%7D&amp;t=%7B%22orderBy%22%3A%7B%220%22%3A%7B%22orderCols%22%3A%22%5BYd%2FG%7COPP%5D%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DEFAULT%22%7D%7D%2C%22customReport%22%3A%7B%22selectedReportName%22%3A%22Defense%22%2C%22selectedReportId%22%3A172%7D%2C%22pinnedIds%22%3A%5B3200%2C4600%5D%7D">TruMedia</a>.</p><p>Witherspoon is a three-time Pro Bowler who was PFF's second-best corner in coverage this season. Emmanwori's incredible versatility allows him to excel in the slot and in the box. With other quality starters in Bryant, Love, and Jobe, this is the Seahawks' most talented secondary since the Legion of Boom.</p><p><strong>Advantage:</strong> Seahawks</p><h3>Special teams</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>Andy Borregales</td>
<td>K</td>
<td>Jason Myers</td>
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<td>Bryce Baringer</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>Michael Dickson</td>
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<td>D'Ernest Johnson</td>
<td>KR</td>
<td>Rashid Shaheed</td>
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<td>PR</td>
<td>Rashid Shaheed</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>Jones is a second-team All-Pro punt returner with game-changing potential. Patriots rookie Borregales is 4-for-6 on field goals this postseason, although one of his misses was a 63-yarder on a first half's final play.</p><p>Myers has yet to miss an extra point all season and is perfect on three field-goal attempts in the playoffs after converting 85.4% of his regular-season tries. The Seahawks also feature a second-team All-Pro punter in Dickson and a Pro Bowl return specialist in Shaheed. This group is solid everywhere, and it'll be quick to pounce if the Patriots muff a punt like the Rams did.</p><p>Shaheed's return abilities are off the charts. He scored on punt and kickoff returns in the regular season, and he's stayed hot in the playoffs. His divisional-round touchdown on the opening kickoff set the tone for a dominant victory.</p><p><strong>Advantage:</strong> Seahawks</p><h3>Coaching</h3><p>Both the Seahawks and Patriots are in the top five in scoring on offense and defense. They're well-rounded teams whose distinct identities showcase their great coaching.</p><p>This is Mike Macdonald's second season as a head coach, and he's already earned a reputation as one of the sport's brightest defensive minds. He's built a balanced team with the support of standout offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and defensive coordinator Aden Durde. Kubiak has followed his former boss, Kyle Shanahan, in utilizing a modernized version of the West Coast offense, but the 2025 Seahawks still exploit the run game: They had the league's third-most rushing attempts.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818934/cropped_GettyImages-2252282187.jpg?ts=1769290048" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818934/w220xh124_GettyImages-2252282187.jpg?ts=1769290048 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818934/w320xh180_GettyImages-2252282187.jpg?ts=1769290048 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818934/w640xh360_GettyImages-2252282187.jpg?ts=1769290048 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818934/w768xh432_GettyImages-2252282187.jpg?ts=1769290048 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818934/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2252282187.jpg?ts=1769290048 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Jane Gershovich / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>New England is all about adapting to its opponents and capitalizing on mismatches - and it works. In the Patriots' first year under Mike Vrabel, they improved by 10 wins. He's the 2025 Coach of the Year favorite (over Macdonald). His staff includes longtime offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr, who's been the team's play-caller since defensive coordinator Terrell Williams stepped away for prostate cancer treatment.</p><p>Super Bowl experience could also be a factor in the Patriots' favor. Vrabel won three as a player, and McDaniels has six rings with New England.</p><p><strong>Advantage:</strong> Patriots</p><h3>Final results</h3><p>It's a<strong> </strong>6-2 win for the Seahawks, who prevail at quarterback in perhaps the list's most intriguing battle. We expect a closer contest in the actual Super Bowl as long as Maye and the Patriots' offense can recapture their regular-season form.</p>

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<p>The Golden State Warriors traded <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96094" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96094">Jonathan Kuminga</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/24735" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/24735">Buddy Hield</a> to the Atlanta Hawks for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/44888" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/44888">Kristaps Porzingis</a>.</p><p>Porzingis, who was a <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2019268296365994341">reported</a> trade target of the Warriors for months, is averaging 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game this season. He landed with the Hawks in June as part of a trade from the Boston Celtics.</p><p>The 7-foot-2 center is on an expiring deal.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Warriors potential starting lineup:<br><br>Stephen Curry<br>Brandin Podziemski<br>Moses Moody<br>Draymond Green<br>Kristaps Porzingis</p>— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/UnderdogNBA/status/2019269782441218495?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Meanwhile, Atlanta adds upside after moving its veteran big man. Kuminga recently requested a trade from the Warriors amid frustrations with his role on the team.</p><p>The 23-year-old wing has been left out of the rotation in multiple games this campaign. The 2021 No. 7 pick scored 10 points in nine minutes off the bench Jan. 22 before exiting his last appearance early due to injury.</p><p>Overall, Kuminga has appeared in 20 games this season (13 starts), averaging 12.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists.</p><p>Hield's averaging 8.0 points in 17.5 minutes per game in 2025-26. He's shooting 34.4% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Golden State made a second trade Wednesday evening, sending center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110259" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110259">Trayce Jackson-Davis</a> to the Toronto Raptors for a 2026 second-round pick (via the Los Angeles Lakers).</p><p>The Warriors also showed interest in <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30611" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/30611">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, but their pursuit of the two-time NBA MVP is now over.</p>

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 12: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after the Hawks made a basket against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Golden 1 Center on November 12, 2025 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97638" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97638">Joe Burrow</a> affirmed Tuesday that he's content to be with the Cincinnati Bengals, downplaying speculation about his long-term plans following the quarterback's eye-catching remarks in 2025.</p><p>Questions about Burrow's future became a hot topic in a disappointing season for the Bengals, who missed the playoffs for the third straight year. On Dec. 10, the 29-year-old emphasized that having fun was his top priority. A week later, he didn't rule out the <a href="https://thescore.com/news/3430304">possibility</a> of eventually switching teams later in his career.</p><p>Burrow seemingly shut down those rumors Tuesday.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Yeah, I am," Burrow <a href="https://x.com/SleeperBengals/status/2018892396046569769?s=20">said</a> at the Pro Bowl Games when asked if he's happy in Cincinnati.</p><p>"Everybody has bad days, right? Sometimes, they fall on press conference days. That's how it goes sometimes."</p><p>Burrow has established himself as one of the NFL's best quarterbacks since Cincinnati drafted him first overall in 2020. He's averaged 4,594 yards and 35 touchdowns with a 68.5% completion rate per 17 games played.</p><p>With Burrow under center, the Bengals reached the AFC title game twice and also appeared in Super Bowl LVI, where they lost to the Los Angeles Rams. However, they haven't returned to the playoffs since the 2022 season, and the team has struggled to build a competitive defense.</p><p>Injuries have also forced Burrow to miss 16 games in the past three seasons.</p>

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 04: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on after losing to the Cleveland Browns 20-18 at Paycor Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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<p>The NFC took the 2026 Pro Bowl Games on Tuesday by defeating the AFC 66-52 in an eventful seven-on-seven flag football game in San Francisco.</p><p>Dallas Cowboys wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174055" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174055">George Pickens</a> caught the go-ahead touchdown for the NFC midway through the fourth quarter.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">QB1 to GP3 gives the NFC the lead 🔥<br><br>📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ProBowlGames?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ProBowlGames</a> on ESPN <a href="https://t.co/6fnj70fAd9">pic.twitter.com/6fnj70fAd9</a></p>— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) <a href="https://twitter.com/dallascowboys/status/2018888126400434578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>In the third quarter, Pickens made a spectacular grab in the back of the end zone for a two-point conversion. The NFC outscored the AFC 30-8 in the second half.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">ARE YOU KIDDING GEORGE 🤯<br><br>📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ProBowlGames?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ProBowlGames</a> on ESPN <a href="https://t.co/uFfQZP6ODm">pic.twitter.com/uFfQZP6ODm</a></p>— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) <a href="https://twitter.com/dallascowboys/status/2018881882897645721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Pickens was named the contest's offensive MVP, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/105838" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/105838">Antoine Winfield Jr.</a> claimed defensive MVP.</p><p>Cincinnati Bengals receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161655" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161655">Ja'Marr Chase</a> turned heads with an electric pick-6 on a play that ended with him flipping into the end zone for the touchdown.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">UNO IS FLIPPING GREAT<br><br>📺: Pro Bowl on ESPN / DisneyXD <a href="https://t.co/LhxUKgABIR">pic.twitter.com/LhxUKgABIR</a></p>— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bengals/status/2018864534740414682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>However, Chase suffered three drops, two of which resulted in NFC interceptions on the same play. Chase's costliest mistake took place in the fourth quarter and prompted a hilarious reaction from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a>, who was driving a scooter on the sideline as he rehabs a torn ACL.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Antoine picked off Joe Burrow &amp; Micah Parsons went crazy 🤣<br><br>📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ProBowlGames?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ProBowlGames</a> on ESPN <a href="https://t.co/usNucJq1xh">pic.twitter.com/usNucJq1xh</a></p>— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Buccaneers/status/2018890493636051317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Rookie quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210099" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210099">Shedeur Sanders</a>, a late surprise addition to the AFC roster as a replacement, was intercepted while trying to connect with Chase in the first quarter. Sanders finished the matchup with two INTs.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">KB INT 👏<br><br>📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLPlus</a> and ESPN App <a href="https://t.co/hx3AaNRmeA">pic.twitter.com/hx3AaNRmeA</a></p>— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears/status/2018860358488985803?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>San Francisco 49ers legends Jerry Rice (NFC) and Steve Young (AFC) served as coaches for the teams. Although Young's AFC squad suffered another Pro Bowl loss, it delivered perhaps the best celebration of the day when Bengals wideout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/115870" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/115870">Tee Higgins</a> mimicked New York Giants defensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/105300" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/105300">Dexter Lawrence</a>'s viral celebration.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tee Higgins hit the Sexy Dexy 🔥😆<br><br>📺: Pro Bowl Games on ESPN <a href="https://t.co/kcXY8yvAeR">pic.twitter.com/kcXY8yvAeR</a></p>— New York Giants (@Giants) <a href="https://twitter.com/Giants/status/2018873123542909083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Tuesday's result is the fourth consecutive win for the NFC over the AFC at the Pro Bowl Games, which was moved to the week of the Super Bowl this year.</p>

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: George Pickens #3 of the Dallas Cowboys during the NFC Pro Bowl practice at Moscone Center South on February 02, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

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