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More specifically, Boutte boldly poked at the Texans' secondary, which is arguably the best in the league. He said he was eager to face them, namely All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. Time after time, Stingley and Co. have made those who dare to challenge them look foolish throughout the 2025 campaign. No team allowed fewer yards per contest than the Texans this season, and only the Seattle Seahawks finished ahead of them in scoring.

The three-year, $36 million pact the Patriots inked Jones to just after Week 7 of this season ranks 26th among NFL corners in terms of average annual value. He's given the team plenty of return on their investment so far throughout the 2025 campaign, finishing the year ninth at his position in interceptions (three), second in sacks (two), sixth in stops (27), 13th in quarterback rating allowed (116.8), 21st in solo tackles (58), and 26th in overall Pro Football Focus grade (69.3).

Ricky Pearsall Jr. is back in uniform and active for the 49ers' NFL divisional playoff game today against the Seattle Seahawks. Also active is Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold, who was late getting out for warmups with fellow quarterbacks Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe. Inactives for the 49ers included safety Ji'Ayir Brown, a starting safety who missed practice all week with a hamstring strain. He'll be replaced by Marques Sigle, a rookie who had eight tackles in 40 snaps in the 49ers' wild-card win over Philadelphia.

FRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys are entering the second phase of their defensive coordinator search, with candidates coming in for in-person interviews. That doesn't mean the search is winding down, but the Cowboys have discussed the job with nine defensive coaches and could reach out to more. Coach Brian Schottenheimer is casting a wide net, which he promised, after the dismissal of Matt Eberflus following one season.

The first arrival after every Buffalo Bills game is quarterback Josh Allen, quick to give his postgame press conference in full uniform as soon as the team breakdown in the locker room ends and things begin to settle. Even after the toughest and most emotional of losses. This time, his arrival was not speedy. A couple minutes before, a public relations staff member came out and awaited his arrival. And then eventually, about 16 minutes after the game to a close, in walked Allen.

The Houston Texans lost their second-best pass catcher Sunday as tight end Dalton Schultz was ruled out for the rest of the divisional-round playoff game against the New England Patriots with a calf injury. During Houston's second drive, Schultz caught a 42-yard reception that moved the Texans to the Patriots 27-yard line. The drive ended up in a field goal pushing the score to 7-3 with 5:29 remaining in the first quarter.

It was an uneven game for the reigning NFL MVP. Allen threw for 283 yards and 3 touchdowns and he also racked up 66 yards rushing. But he turned the ball over four times, two interceptions and two fumbles, and missed tight end Dawson Knox for a potential game-winning touchdown at the end of regulation. One play that likely stung Allen and Bills fans everywhere: a deep pass to wide receiver Brandin Cooks that was ripped away for an interception by Denver's Ja'Quan McMillian in OT.

"I popped on a [conference] call, and I said my name and then hear the reaction," Ryans said Friday. "People are genuinely joyful about what these guys are able to do on the field and winning football. It changes the landscape of the city and how people feel. We can provide some joy to our community. That's one of the main reasons why I came back."