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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Woodley proves prophetic for Pittsburgh

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Steelers defensive end LaMarr Woodley made his owner a promise Sunday morning. He lived up to it by forcing the fumble that secured Pittsburgh's Super Bowl XLIII victory, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 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

Voters still doubt Tagliabue's HOF worthiness

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Some Hall of Fame voters still have doubts about former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue's credentials, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2008

Specter should stick with politics

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

There is plenty to admire about Sen. Arlen Specter, but he has no business sticking his nose into NFL matters such as Spygate, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008

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

Preparing to coach in his sixth Super Bowl, Scarnecchia avoids spotlight

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Dante Scarnecchia is the only coach in Patriots' franchise history to be a member of all six Super Bowl teams. Yet few know the offensive line coach, and that's the way he likes it, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2008

Three years after a stroke, Bruschi's back for his fifth Super Bowl

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Nearly three years ago, Tedy Bruschi suffered a stroke that imperiled not just his career but his life. The former University of Arizona star's comeback continues in suburban Phoenix with his fifth Super Bowl appearance.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2008

Hill's spirit lives on inside Patriots' locker room

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The memory of fallen teammate Marquise Hill remains strong among Patriots players, especially DE Jarvis Green, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 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' 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

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

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: 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

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

Some Colts defensive starters will be on kick coverage vs. Chargers

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

For a second straight year, the Colts' special teams units have been anything but special, and the poor performance of the kick coverage groups during the regular season definitely will prompt changes for Sunday's game vs. San Diego.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2008