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Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.
Super Bowl LVII grades
The Chiefs erased another 10-point Super Bowl deficit, helping Andy Reid defeat his former team and Patrick Mahomes become the first MVP to win a Super Bowl since Kurt Warner in 1999.
NFL injuries that derailed Super Bowl hopes
Brock Purdy's first-quarter injury dashed a stacked 49ers team's hopes at extending their win streak to Super Bowl LVII, but this is not the first setback to play a major role in a strong team failing to win it all.
NFL Conference Championship Sunday grades
After Brock Purdy's injury led to an Eagles coronation, the Bengals and Chiefs submitted another action-packed entry in their burgeoning rivalry. The result: a fresh Super Bowl matchup that will pit Andy Reid against the team that fired him 10 years ago.
NFL divisional round weekend grades
Three of last season's final four entrants are back; that has not happened in 10 years. Here are the grades from this year's divisional-round weekend.
NFL Super Wild Card Weekend grades from around the league
Wild Card Weekend featured the third-greatest comeback in playoff history, AFC favorites struggling to dispatch opponents with backup quarterbacks, and the Cowboys putting an underwhelming Buccaneers team out of its misery.
The most dominant NFL teams in the divisional era
The Chiefs' seven straight division championships are bettered by only one team. Still, the NFL has seen a number of franchises author storied stretches without stringing together that many divisional crowns.
NFL Week 18 grades from around the league
Races for the two No. 7 seeds required game-winning field goals, while Lovie Smith ended up helping his former team land the No. 1 overall pick.
NFL Week 17 grades from around the league
Week 17 proved to be a big weekend for teams aspiring to claim a No. 7 seed. The Packers dismantled the Vikings to move closer to yet another 49ers playoff matchup, while the Patriots replaced the Dolphins in the AFC's No.
The most notable interim NFL coaches
It's not uncommon for underachieving NFL teams to fire their head coach during the season and have an interim coach finish out the year. These positions often lead to a temporary gig, but some revered leaders began their rises from the interim level.
NFL Week 16 grades from around the league
The Packers' upset of the Dolphins adds drama to the No. 7 seed pursuits in both conferences, while the Cowboys' shootout win over the Eagles ensures neither No. 1 seed is locked in.
NFL Week 15 grades from around the league
A weekend full of close games included upsets, playoff-race swings, and two of the craziest sequences in NFL history. The Vikings' record-setting comeback and the Patriots' astonishing undoing will live on for a long time.
NFL Week 14 grades from around the league
Although Sunday did not produce too much in the way of late-game drama, division and conference races are heating up. The 49ers' defense continued to back Brock Purdy, while the Bills again got by without Von Miller.
NFL Week 13 grades from around the league
A Sunday involving a host of contender matchups injected several storylines into the NFL's December equation.
NFL Week 12 grades from around the league
Sunday brought success for teams that went for do-or-die two-point conversions (Jaguars, Chargers) and the one that played for overtime (Raiders). The Bengals also picked up a key AFC win during a week in which multiple contenders went down.
How the follow-up season went for the losing Super Bowl teams
From Super Bowl hangovers to the NFL's only perfect season, here is how every Super Bowl loser fared the following season.
NFL Week 11 grades from around the league
Here are the Week 11 grades from around the league.
NFL Week 10 grades from around the league
The Vikings came through in a classic with a twist ending, and the Packers stopped Mike McCarthy's Cowboys from delivering a knockout blow. These offerings came as Jeff Saturday moved to 1-0 in his unexpected coaching tenure.
NFL Week 9 grades from around the league
Here are the grades from Kansas City, Tampa, and the rest of the NFL's Week 9 slate.
Who are the NFL head coaches in waiting?
As we are in the thick of things for the 2022 season, here is a collection of aspiring first-time coaching candidates.
NFL Week 8 grades from around the league
Running backs led the way Sunday. The winners of the Christian McCaffrey sweepstakes let the silver medalists know about it, capping another 49ers regular-season win over the Rams, while Derrick Henry, Alvin Kamara and Tony Pollard led their teams to one-sided wins.
NFL Week 7 grades from around the league
The Chiefs bounced back from their Bills' shortcomings, and the New York teams continued their surprise rises. But the NFC is seeing most of its expected contenders encounter turbulence ahead of the midseason point.
Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?
Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.
NFL Week 6 grades from around the league
Patrick Mahomes-Josh Allen V produced a slightly lower-octane duel than last January's high bar but upsets largely defined Week 6. The New York teams' renaissance continues, while a decimated Steelers defense limited Tom Brady in Pittsburgh. Here are the Week 6 grades from around the NFL.
