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The Dallas Cowboys' 2026 schedule includes several playoff teams, with key opponents from both the NFC and AFC, highlighting a challenging road ahead as they aim to improve after a disappointing 2025 season.
The 2025 MLB season has been marked by widespread struggles among contenders, leading to low confidence levels across fan bases entering the playoffs, with chaos and unpredictability expected to define the postseason.
As the NBA trade deadline approaches, teams are evaluating potential moves to bolster their rosters. The Athletic's NBA Power Rankings provide insights into each team's trade expectations and needs. With the deadline looming, contenders like the Clippers and Celtics are unlikely to make major moves, while teams on the brink of contention, such as the Cavaliers and Knicks, may seek additional depth. Meanwhile, playoff teams like the Pelicans and Suns are expected to stay the course, while those aiming for the Play-In Tournament, like the Jazz and Warriors, may be more active in the trade market.
The article ranks 12 losing NFL playoff teams' chances of reaching the Super Bowl in 2025, with the Ravens topping the list due to Lamar Jackson's improved passing and a strong defense, followed by the Bills, Eagles, Lions, and Cowboys. Factors affecting each team's prospects include quarterback situations, coaching changes, and roster strengths and weaknesses.
The Washington Commanders are actively pursuing new coaching candidates after the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens were eliminated from the playoffs, allowing them to expedite their hiring process. Among the potential candidates are Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn from the Detroit Lions, Dan Quinn from the Dallas Cowboys, Anthony Weaver and Mike Macdonald from the Baltimore Ravens, and Eric Bieniemy, the Commanders' current offensive coordinator. The team is prioritizing leadership qualities in their search for a new head coach.
The article ranks the viability of NFL playoff teams in reaching Super Bowl 58, from least to most dangerous contenders, with the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers at the bottom and the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs at the top. It assesses each team's strengths and weaknesses, highlighting key players and recent performances, ultimately providing insights into their potential for postseason success.
The NFL's Black Monday has begun with the firings of Arthur Smith and Ron Rivera, while the playoff schedule has been released, featuring intriguing matchups such as the Browns vs. Texans and the Packers vs. Cowboys. The coaching carousel is in full swing with several teams looking for new head coaches, and the playoff teams have been ranked, with the Ravens and 49ers leading the pack. Additionally, 13 notable stats from Week 18, including records set by players and teams, have been highlighted.
CBS Sports' panel of experts have updated their predictions for the 2023 NFL season at the halfway point. There is more agreement compared to the preseason, with unanimous winners for every division except the AFC East and NFC South. The panelists have identified 11 consensus playoff teams, while the Texans, Steelers, and Falcons have only one or two voters picking them. There are different Super Bowl matchups and winners, with the Ravens, Jaguars, Eagles, and 49ers being the only teams picked by multiple voters to reach the Super Bowl.
The NBA has announced the schedule for the 2023 Las Vegas Summer League, with the Atlanta Hawks set to face four playoff teams, including the Denver Nuggets. The Hawks will also have a fifth game and the top-4 teams will qualify for a playoff tournament. This will be a chance to catch the young Hawks in action, including recent draftees and undrafted free agent acquisitions.