Josh Dubow
@joshdubowap.bsky.social
NFL writer for The Associated Press, who also covers Bay Area sports
First quarter points scored by Patriots in Super Bowl:
14 in 1 start by Drew Bledsoe
3 in 1 start by Tony Eason
3 in 9 starts by Tom Brady
14 in 1 start by Drew Bledsoe
3 in 1 start by Tony Eason
3 in 9 starts by Tom Brady
February 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM
First quarter points scored by Patriots in Super Bowl:
14 in 1 start by Drew Bledsoe
3 in 1 start by Tony Eason
3 in 9 starts by Tom Brady
14 in 1 start by Drew Bledsoe
3 in 1 start by Tony Eason
3 in 9 starts by Tom Brady
Super Bowl MVP odd from @betmgm:
Sam Darnold +115
Drake Maye +230
Jaxon Smith-Njigba +500
Kenneth Walker +700
Rhamondre Stevenson +3000
Sam Darnold +115
Drake Maye +230
Jaxon Smith-Njigba +500
Kenneth Walker +700
Rhamondre Stevenson +3000
February 7, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Super Bowl MVP odd from @betmgm:
Sam Darnold +115
Drake Maye +230
Jaxon Smith-Njigba +500
Kenneth Walker +700
Rhamondre Stevenson +3000
Sam Darnold +115
Drake Maye +230
Jaxon Smith-Njigba +500
Kenneth Walker +700
Rhamondre Stevenson +3000
Most yards receiving in a season (playoffs included):
Cooper Kupp 2,425 in 2021
Puka Nacua 2,047 in 2025
Larry Fitzgerald 1,977 in 2008
Jerry Rice 1,965 in 1995
Jaxon Smith-Njigba 1,965 in 2025
Cooper Kupp 2,425 in 2021
Puka Nacua 2,047 in 2025
Larry Fitzgerald 1,977 in 2008
Jerry Rice 1,965 in 1995
Jaxon Smith-Njigba 1,965 in 2025
February 7, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Most yards receiving in a season (playoffs included):
Cooper Kupp 2,425 in 2021
Puka Nacua 2,047 in 2025
Larry Fitzgerald 1,977 in 2008
Jerry Rice 1,965 in 1995
Jaxon Smith-Njigba 1,965 in 2025
Cooper Kupp 2,425 in 2021
Puka Nacua 2,047 in 2025
Larry Fitzgerald 1,977 in 2008
Jerry Rice 1,965 in 1995
Jaxon Smith-Njigba 1,965 in 2025
Pro Football Hall of Fame president Jim Porter talks about possible changes to voting process:
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Pro Football Hall of Fame to consider changes after Belichick's omission sparks outrage
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is considering changes to its voting process after Bill Belichick's omission from the 2026 class sparked outrage.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Pro Football Hall of Fame president Jim Porter talks about possible changes to voting process:
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Matthew Stafford on Rams playing #49ers in Australia next season: "Seems like a long flight and I hope my back's not too sore."
He added: "I think the fans in Australia will get a great game."
He added: "I think the fans in Australia will get a great game."
February 6, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Matthew Stafford on Rams playing #49ers in Australia next season: "Seems like a long flight and I hope my back's not too sore."
He added: "I think the fans in Australia will get a great game."
He added: "I think the fans in Australia will get a great game."
The top five in voting for the 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player selected by The Associated Press:
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams: 366 points (24 first-place votes)
Drake Maye, New England: 361 (23)
Josh Allen, Buffalo: 91 (2)
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco: 71
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville, 49
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams: 366 points (24 first-place votes)
Drake Maye, New England: 361 (23)
Josh Allen, Buffalo: 91 (2)
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco: 71
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville, 49
February 6, 2026 at 4:05 AM
The top five in voting for the 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player selected by The Associated Press:
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams: 366 points (24 first-place votes)
Drake Maye, New England: 361 (23)
Josh Allen, Buffalo: 91 (2)
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco: 71
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville, 49
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams: 366 points (24 first-place votes)
Drake Maye, New England: 361 (23)
Josh Allen, Buffalo: 91 (2)
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco: 71
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville, 49
Matthew Stafford joins these players to win AP NFL MVP at age 37 or older:
Tom Brady 40 (2017)
Aaron Rodgers 38 (2021)
Rodgers 37 2000
Rich Gannon 37 (2002)
Tom Brady 40 (2017)
Aaron Rodgers 38 (2021)
Rodgers 37 2000
Rich Gannon 37 (2002)
February 6, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Matthew Stafford joins these players to win AP NFL MVP at age 37 or older:
Tom Brady 40 (2017)
Aaron Rodgers 38 (2021)
Rodgers 37 2000
Rich Gannon 37 (2002)
Tom Brady 40 (2017)
Aaron Rodgers 38 (2021)
Rodgers 37 2000
Rich Gannon 37 (2002)
Matthew Stafford wins AP NFL MVP, beating out Drake Maye 366-361. Stafford had 24 of the 50 first-place votes with Maye getting 23, Josh Allen 2 and Justin Herbert 1
February 6, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Matthew Stafford wins AP NFL MVP, beating out Drake Maye 366-361. Stafford had 24 of the 50 first-place votes with Maye getting 23, Josh Allen 2 and Justin Herbert 1
The top 5 in voting for the 2025 NFL Offensive Player of the Year selected by The AP:
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle: 272 points (14 first-place votes)
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco: 223 (12)
Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams: 170 (8)
Bijan Robinson, Atlanta: 168 (6)
Drake Maye, New England: 58 (5)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle: 272 points (14 first-place votes)
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco: 223 (12)
Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams: 170 (8)
Bijan Robinson, Atlanta: 168 (6)
Drake Maye, New England: 58 (5)
February 6, 2026 at 3:41 AM
The top 5 in voting for the 2025 NFL Offensive Player of the Year selected by The AP:
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle: 272 points (14 first-place votes)
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco: 223 (12)
Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams: 170 (8)
Bijan Robinson, Atlanta: 168 (6)
Drake Maye, New England: 58 (5)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle: 272 points (14 first-place votes)
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco: 223 (12)
Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams: 170 (8)
Bijan Robinson, Atlanta: 168 (6)
Drake Maye, New England: 58 (5)
The top five in voting for the 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year selected by The Associated Press:
Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland: 441 points (40 first-place votes)
Nick Emmanwori, Seattle: 199 (7)
James Pearce Jr., Atlanta: 173 (2)
Xavier Watts, Atlanta: 102 (1)
Abdul Carter, New York Giants: 72
Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland: 441 points (40 first-place votes)
Nick Emmanwori, Seattle: 199 (7)
James Pearce Jr., Atlanta: 173 (2)
Xavier Watts, Atlanta: 102 (1)
Abdul Carter, New York Giants: 72
February 6, 2026 at 3:31 AM
The top five in voting for the 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year selected by The Associated Press:
Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland: 441 points (40 first-place votes)
Nick Emmanwori, Seattle: 199 (7)
James Pearce Jr., Atlanta: 173 (2)
Xavier Watts, Atlanta: 102 (1)
Abdul Carter, New York Giants: 72
Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland: 441 points (40 first-place votes)
Nick Emmanwori, Seattle: 199 (7)
James Pearce Jr., Atlanta: 173 (2)
Xavier Watts, Atlanta: 102 (1)
Abdul Carter, New York Giants: 72
Carson Schwesinger of the Browns wins AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Nick Emmanwori of the Seahawks is second
February 6, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Carson Schwesinger of the Browns wins AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Nick Emmanwori of the Seahawks is second
The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class:
Drew Brees
Roger Craig
Larry Fitzgerald
Luke Kuechly
Adam Vinatieri
Drew Brees
Roger Craig
Larry Fitzgerald
Luke Kuechly
Adam Vinatieri
February 6, 2026 at 3:10 AM
The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class:
Drew Brees
Roger Craig
Larry Fitzgerald
Luke Kuechly
Adam Vinatieri
Drew Brees
Roger Craig
Larry Fitzgerald
Luke Kuechly
Adam Vinatieri
Mike Vrabel wins AP NFL Coach of the Year after doing it w/Titans in 2021. Others to win it w/ multiple teams:
Chuck Knox (Rams, Bills Seahawks)
Bill Parcells (Giants, Patriots)
Bruce Arians (Colts, Cardinals)
Dan Reeves (Giants, Falcons)
Don Shula (Colts, Dolphins)
George Allen (Rams, Washington)
Chuck Knox (Rams, Bills Seahawks)
Bill Parcells (Giants, Patriots)
Bruce Arians (Colts, Cardinals)
Dan Reeves (Giants, Falcons)
Don Shula (Colts, Dolphins)
George Allen (Rams, Washington)
February 6, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Mike Vrabel wins AP NFL Coach of the Year after doing it w/Titans in 2021. Others to win it w/ multiple teams:
Chuck Knox (Rams, Bills Seahawks)
Bill Parcells (Giants, Patriots)
Bruce Arians (Colts, Cardinals)
Dan Reeves (Giants, Falcons)
Don Shula (Colts, Dolphins)
George Allen (Rams, Washington)
Chuck Knox (Rams, Bills Seahawks)
Bill Parcells (Giants, Patriots)
Bruce Arians (Colts, Cardinals)
Dan Reeves (Giants, Falcons)
Don Shula (Colts, Dolphins)
George Allen (Rams, Washington)
The top five in voting for the 2025 NFL Coach of the Year selected by The Associated Press:
Mike Vrabel, New England: 302 points (19 first-place votes)
Liam Coen, Jacksonville: 239 (16)
Mike Macdonald, Seattle: 191 (8)
Ben Johnson, Chicago: 145 (1)
Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco: 140 (6)
Mike Vrabel, New England: 302 points (19 first-place votes)
Liam Coen, Jacksonville: 239 (16)
Mike Macdonald, Seattle: 191 (8)
Ben Johnson, Chicago: 145 (1)
Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco: 140 (6)
February 6, 2026 at 2:46 AM
The top five in voting for the 2025 NFL Coach of the Year selected by The Associated Press:
Mike Vrabel, New England: 302 points (19 first-place votes)
Liam Coen, Jacksonville: 239 (16)
Mike Macdonald, Seattle: 191 (8)
Ben Johnson, Chicago: 145 (1)
Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco: 140 (6)
Mike Vrabel, New England: 302 points (19 first-place votes)
Liam Coen, Jacksonville: 239 (16)
Mike Macdonald, Seattle: 191 (8)
Ben Johnson, Chicago: 145 (1)
Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco: 140 (6)
Mike Vrabel of the Patriots wins his 2nd career AP NFL Coach of the Year. Liam Coen of the Jaguars was second, followed by Seattle's Mike Macdonald, Chicago's Ben Johnson and #49ers Kyle Shanahan. This is Shanahan's fourth top 5 finish
February 6, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Mike Vrabel of the Patriots wins his 2nd career AP NFL Coach of the Year. Liam Coen of the Jaguars was second, followed by Seattle's Mike Macdonald, Chicago's Ben Johnson and #49ers Kyle Shanahan. This is Shanahan's fourth top 5 finish
The top five in voting for the 2025 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year:
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco: 395 points (31 first-place votes)
Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit: 221 (9)
Dak Prescott, Dallas: 167 (6)
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville: 130 (2)
Stefon Diggs, New England: 40
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco: 395 points (31 first-place votes)
Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit: 221 (9)
Dak Prescott, Dallas: 167 (6)
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville: 130 (2)
Stefon Diggs, New England: 40
February 6, 2026 at 2:34 AM
The top five in voting for the 2025 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year:
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco: 395 points (31 first-place votes)
Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit: 221 (9)
Dak Prescott, Dallas: 167 (6)
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville: 130 (2)
Stefon Diggs, New England: 40
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco: 395 points (31 first-place votes)
Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit: 221 (9)
Dak Prescott, Dallas: 167 (6)
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville: 130 (2)
Stefon Diggs, New England: 40
#49ers Christian McCaffrey wins AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year. Only other RB to win the award was Garrison Hearst for the 49ers in 2001
February 6, 2026 at 2:33 AM
#49ers Christian McCaffrey wins AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year. Only other RB to win the award was Garrison Hearst for the 49ers in 2001
Joe Thuney wins the first NFL Protector of the Year award
February 6, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Joe Thuney wins the first NFL Protector of the Year award
The top 5 for the 2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year selected by The Associated Press:
Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina: 445 points (41 first-place votes)
Tyler Shough, New Orleans: 168 (5)
TreVeyon Henderson, New England: 111 (1)
Jaxson Dart, New York Giants: 88 (1)
Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay: 66
Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina: 445 points (41 first-place votes)
Tyler Shough, New Orleans: 168 (5)
TreVeyon Henderson, New England: 111 (1)
Jaxson Dart, New York Giants: 88 (1)
Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay: 66
February 6, 2026 at 2:19 AM
The top 5 for the 2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year selected by The Associated Press:
Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina: 445 points (41 first-place votes)
Tyler Shough, New Orleans: 168 (5)
TreVeyon Henderson, New England: 111 (1)
Jaxson Dart, New York Giants: 88 (1)
Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay: 66
Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina: 445 points (41 first-place votes)
Tyler Shough, New Orleans: 168 (5)
TreVeyon Henderson, New England: 111 (1)
Jaxson Dart, New York Giants: 88 (1)
Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay: 66
Tetairoa McMillan of the Panthers wins AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
February 6, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Tetairoa McMillan of the Panthers wins AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Myles Garrett is 9th player to win multiple AP Defensive Players of the Year. Also:
Aaron Donald 3
JJ Watt 3
Lawrence Taylor 3
Mike Singletary 2
Joe Greene 2
Ray Lewis 2
Reggie White 2
Bruce Smith 2
Aaron Donald 3
JJ Watt 3
Lawrence Taylor 3
Mike Singletary 2
Joe Greene 2
Ray Lewis 2
Reggie White 2
Bruce Smith 2
February 6, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Myles Garrett is 9th player to win multiple AP Defensive Players of the Year. Also:
Aaron Donald 3
JJ Watt 3
Lawrence Taylor 3
Mike Singletary 2
Joe Greene 2
Ray Lewis 2
Reggie White 2
Bruce Smith 2
Aaron Donald 3
JJ Watt 3
Lawrence Taylor 3
Mike Singletary 2
Joe Greene 2
Ray Lewis 2
Reggie White 2
Bruce Smith 2
The top 5 in voting for the 2025 NFL Defensive Player of the Year selected by The Associated Press:
Myles Garrett, Cleveland: 500 points (50 first-place votes)
Will Anderson Jr., Houston: 177
Micah Parsons, Green Bay: 63
Nik Bonitto, Denver: 52
Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit: 42
Myles Garrett, Cleveland: 500 points (50 first-place votes)
Will Anderson Jr., Houston: 177
Micah Parsons, Green Bay: 63
Nik Bonitto, Denver: 52
Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit: 42
February 6, 2026 at 2:13 AM
The top 5 in voting for the 2025 NFL Defensive Player of the Year selected by The Associated Press:
Myles Garrett, Cleveland: 500 points (50 first-place votes)
Will Anderson Jr., Houston: 177
Micah Parsons, Green Bay: 63
Nik Bonitto, Denver: 52
Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit: 42
Myles Garrett, Cleveland: 500 points (50 first-place votes)
Will Anderson Jr., Houston: 177
Micah Parsons, Green Bay: 63
Nik Bonitto, Denver: 52
Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit: 42