NFL Playoffs

NFL Playoffs

NFL Playoffs

Comprehensive coverage of the NFL Playoffs, includes all matchups, schedules, team and player stats, projections, polls, videos, podcasts and much more.

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Tip Sheet: 24 teams vying for 12 spots

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The San Diego Chargers, the poster children for strong fniishes, are among the many teams still with solid hopes for nabbing playoff berths, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Source: Rivers' extension worth $92M

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, who has thrown for more than 10,000 yards over the past three seasons, has agreed to a new contract extension with the club.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009

McNair's rare distinction

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Among the things that made Steve McNair unique: He's among a handful of QBs from historically black colleges and universities selected in the NFL draft's first round. He might be the last, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2009

Best under 30? Don't forget Big Ben

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger must be on the list of best franchise players under 30, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009

Ravens lure Birk from Vikings

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

After 11 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, and six Pro Bowl appearances, free agent center Matt Birk is leaving the team.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009

Third options could prove pivotal

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With so much attention paid to starters Larry Fitzgerald and Hines Ward, No. 3 receivers Nate Washington and Steve Breaston will have the opportunity to make significant plays in Super Bowl XLIII, writes Len Pasquareli.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2009

Support players important to Patriots' perfection pursuit

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Every NFL team talks about getting players to fit into its philosophy. No one succeeds at it more often, though, than New England does.

Story | Conversation | January 31, 2008

Brady ends all doubts -- he's ready to play

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Tom Brady and the Patriots arrived in Arizona on Sunday night and quickly eliminated any discussion on whether he's too injured to play in the Super Bowl, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2008

Patriots' Wilfork fined $5,000 for face-mask infraction against Chargers

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

For the fourth time this season, New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork has been sanctioned by the league, with the latest instance a $5,000 fine for a face-mask penalty in last week's AFC Championship Game victory over the San Diego Chargers.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2008

Chargers squander red-zone opportunities

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Chargers' offense had plenty of chances to reach the end zone, but the Patriots rose to the test when needed, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2008

Patriots' offense shows it can grind out an AFC title

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Everyone is awed by the Patriots' passing game, but it was the running game that proved to be the difference in the AFC title game, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2008

Run game is bedrock of Turner's offense

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Chargers' Norv Turner has always been a coach who tries to challenge opposing defenses with a power run game. Don't expect that to change against the Patriots on Sunday, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 18, 2008

Even the Pats' fifth passing option can be lethal

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Chargers' defensive checklist: Stop Randy Moss. Check. Limit Wes Welker. Check. Well, that leaves San Diego just three other headaches when Tom Brady passes, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2008

First Look: Giants-Packers NFC title game

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Giants and Packers will battle to decide the NFC's representative at the Super Bowl. Len Pasquarelli answers five questions about the conference title game.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2008

First Look: Chargers-Patriots AFC title game

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Chargers and Patriots will battle to decide the AFC's representative at the Super Bowl. Len Pasquarelli answers five questions about the conference title game.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2008