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The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · Sep 7
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@albert-breer.bsky.social breaks down the 14-team NFL playoff field with the help of executives and coaches from around the league: www.si.com/nfl/albert-b...
Albert Breer’s 2025 NFL Playoffs Preview, and Why Each Team Can Win the Super Bowl
Executives and coaches weigh in on the 14-team field, including input on X-factors, fatal flaws, under-the-radar players and big unknowns for every team.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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@conororr.bsky.social explains why it was easy for the Raiders to move on from Pete Carroll and gives a list of seven candidates to replace him www.si.com/nfl/why-raid...
Why the Raiders Fired Pete Carroll, and Seven Candidates to Replace Him
The former Super Bowl–winning coach is a one-and-done, but Las Vegas should have options with the No. 1 pick in the draft and many Tom Brady connections.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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@albert-breer.bsky.social’s Week 18 takeaways:
💥 Rodgers’s wild ride
💥 Seahawks’ surge
💥 Jags are no fluke
💥 How the Broncos did it
💥 Wild NFC South
💥 Sizing up the MVP race
💥 What’s next for Falcons
💥 Quick-hitters

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Albert Breer Goes Inside Aaron Rodgers’s Wild Ride Back to the NFL Playoffs
The Steelers’ quarterback got emotional after a dramatic win over the Ravens. Plus, it’s time to praise the Jaguars, and more in the Week 18 takeaways.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Immediately after another crushing loss, John Harbaugh showed how he has kept the Ravens competitive for 18 seasons, writes @conororr.bsky.social www.si.com/nfl/ravens-f...
Why Ravens Fans Would Miss John Harbaugh if He’s Gone
After another crushing loss, Baltimore’s coach showed how he has kept this team competitive for 18 seasons.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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The Browns had relative success and stability under Kevin Stefanski, but he is now out after six seasons. @conororr.bsky.social names seven candidates to replace him, including one wild card: www.si.com/nfl/seven-co...
Seven Coaching Candidates for the Browns as They Once Again Look to Start Over
Cleveland had relative success and stability under Kevin Stefanski, but he is now out after six seasons.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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@conororr.bsky.social breaks down the Falcons' decision to change directions after an eighth straight losing season, and who the team could target as its new head coach: www.si.com/nfl/what-wen...
What Went Wrong With the Falcons and Raheem Morris, and Six Candidates to Replace Him
Heading into Black Monday—and perhaps its lesser-known but nearly-as-bleak counterpart, Ship Gray Sunday—many expected the Raiders to be the first team to annou
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January 5, 2026 at 6:08 AM
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Woody Johnson should learn a lesson From Robert Kraft in his handling of Aaron Glenn, writes @conororr.bsky.social www.si.com/nfl/woody-jo...
Woody Johnson Should Learn a Lesson From Robert Kraft in His Handling of Aaron Glenn
Last season the Patriots were in the same situation the Jets face now. The owner seems unlikely to make the same move.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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The Jaguars are 9-1 since Greg Bishop dressed up as Liam Coen for Halloween www.si.com/nfl/liam-coe...
How an Innocuous Liam Coen Halloween Costume Signaled a Growing Jaguars Movement
Friends, peers and more have quipped about the striking resemblance, so I set out to put myself in the shoes of the NFL coach for one day.
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January 4, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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Matt Verderame has the Good, the Bad and the Ugly from Saturday of Week 18 www.si.com/nfl/good-bad...
The Good, Bad and Ugly, Week 18: Seahawks Lock Down No. 1 Seed, Bucs Stay Alive
Seattle's defense dominated San Francisco and now has the inside track to Super Bowl LX. Plus, Tampa Bay held off Carolina, but will need help Sunday.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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The MMQB staff picks every Week 18 game straight up 🏈🏆 www.si.com/nfl/nfl-week...
NFL Week 18 Picks From the MMQB Staff: Ravens and Steelers Battle for Playoff Berth
Our writers and editors pick winners in all 16 games, including matchups with major postseason implications.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Matt Verderame’s NFL Week 18 key matchups:
🏈 Bryce Young vs. Bucs’ pass defense
🏈 Christian McCaffrey vs. Seahawks’ run defense
🏈 Derrick Henry vs. Pittsburgh’s front seven

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Key Matchups, Predictions for Ravens-Steelers and More NFL Week 18 Games
Bryce Young will look to lead the Panthers to the NFC South title over the Bucs, while Baltimore and Pittsburgh battle it out for the AFC North.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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From the fates of Mike McDaniel and Kevin Stefanski, to the hottest names on the market, @albert-breer.bsky.social and @conororr.bsky.social share the latest on the biggest potential coaching moves ahead of Week 18: www.si.com/nfl/what-wer...
What We’re Hearing About the Biggest NFL Coaching Decisions Ahead of Week 18
From potential shakeups in Miami and Las Vegas to the names that could be atop the market, here’s what we know going into the regular season’s final week.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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Oh and here’s @themmqb.bsky.social and my Sports Illustrated staff starter pack too. bsky.app/profile/them...
January 2, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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From those that are on the doorstep of earning a top job to those who may play key roles well into the future, @albert-breer.bsky.social shares the top names to watch as potential future general managers: www.si.com/nfl/hot-name...
Hot Names to Watch As Potential Future NFL General Managers
Some are closer than others to running their own team, but these are who will likely be in the mix should GM spots open around the league.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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Tennessee is cleaning up its front office before hiring a new head coach, sources tell @albert-breer.bsky.social.

Here’s how the Titans’ front office will operate as the team looks to give a new head coach the best chance at success www.si.com/nfl/titans-t...
Titans to Restructure Org Chart Ahead of Coaching Hire
Tennessee is once again looking for a new head coach and wants to have a front office setup that puts that person in the best position to succeed.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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📬 @albert-breer.bsky.social’s mailbag
✉️ What’s next in Vegas?
✉️ Playoff seeding
✉️ DJ Moore’s future
✉️ Coaching carousel

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What’s Next for the Raiders, Maxx Crosby and Tom Brady’s Role in It All
Las Vegas is at a crossroads and hopes to draft a QB who could help guide the team into a new era. Plus, playoff seeding, the coaching carousel and more.
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January 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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This is a great story from Greg on Matthew Stafford. He opens up about his whole career.
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Matthew Stafford gave up on history, but is driven to make more of it. He opens up to Greg Bishop about leaving Detroit, winning in L.A. and why he never considered retiring last offseason: www.si.com/nfl/matthew-...
December 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Matthew Stafford gave up on history, but is driven to make more of it. He opens up to Greg Bishop about leaving Detroit, winning in L.A. and why he never considered retiring last offseason: www.si.com/nfl/matthew-...
December 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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5️⃣49ers
9️⃣Eagles
1️⃣3️⃣Ravens
1️⃣7️⃣Panthers

@conororr.bsky.social’s power rankings after Week 17

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NFL Power Rankings: Rams Hold Steady While 49ers Surge After Big Win
Los Angeles still appears to be in the driver’s seat despite a disappointing loss, while San Francisco is riding high following a thrilling victory.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Fun history lesson here ⬇️
December 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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@gilbertomanzano.bsky.social makes a few rules proposals, including changes to the overtime rules and seeding the playoffs instead of rewarding mediocre division winners in this week’s Fact or Fiction: www.si.com/nfl/nfl-rule...
NFL Rule Changes on the Horizon, Plus a Few Proposals of Our Own
What 2026 could bring, including more accountability for referees, standardized playing surfaces, and much more, in this week’s Fact or Fiction.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Fifty years ago, a pair of Cowboys Hall of Famers hooked up for an impossible play in the throes of desperation, but the story doesn’t begin or end there, writes Matt Verderame: www.si.com/nfl/the-cowb...
The History of the Hail Mary and the Play That Keeps It Alive
Fifty years ago, a pair of Cowboys Hall of Famers hooked up for an impossible play in the throes of desperation, but the story doesn’t begin or end there.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Week 17 lessons from @gilbertomanzano.bsky.social:

🏈 Bills’ weaknesses exposed
🏈 Panthers can’t be trusted under pressure
🏈 Cardinals should fire Jonathan Gannon
🏈 More

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Four Things We Learned in Week 17: Concerns Remain Despite Bills’ Late Rally vs. Eagles
Josh Allen & Co. nearly pulled off a comeback victory over Philadelphia, but Buffalo’s weaknesses were exposed in the process.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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@albert-breer.bsky.social’s Week 17 takeaways:
💥 Purdy explains how 49ers are different
💥 Eagles winning with D
💥 Referendum Sunday in Pittsburgh
💥 Maxx Crosby’s options
💥 Texans’ AFC-best defense
💥 Tyler Shough
💥 Quick-hitters

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Albert Breer: Brock Purdy Explains How This Season’s 49ers Team Is Different
The QB discusses San Francisco’s sixth consecutive win. Plus, how the Eagles win, do-or-die games next week and much more in the Week 17 NFL takeaways.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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These 49ers aren’t Kyle Shanahan’s most talented team, but Matt Verderame makes the case for them giving him his best chance yet to win a Super Bowl: www.si.com/nfl/kyle-sha...
This Is Kyle Shanahan’s Best Work, and His Best Chance to Win a Super Bowl
This edition of the 49ers isn’t the most talented of Shanahan’s tenure, but they showed once again Sunday night they have what it takes to win it all.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:32 AM