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FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Demarcus Robinson, unseen, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, in Kansas City, Mo. Mahomes made The Associated Press 2018 NFL All-Pro Team, Friday, Jan. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

AP All-Pro team has Kansas City accent: Mahomes, 3 teammates

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

In this Nov. 2, 2013, photo, Johns Hopkins NCAA college football head coach Jim Margraff watches from the sidelines during a game against Ursinus College, in Baltimore, Md. Margraff, the winningest football coach in Johns Hopkins University's history, has died at 58. Citing a release from the Baltimore university, news outlets report the former Hopkins quarterback who led his alma mater's football program for 29 years died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at home.(Kim Hairston/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

Johns Hopkins football coach Jim Margraff dies at 58

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FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) talks with coach Sean McVay and Sean Mannion (14) during the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Goff is determined to show what he learned from last season's playoff loss when the Rams (13-3) begin another postseason run after their bye week. The Rams will host Chicago, Seattle or Dallas on Jan. 12 when the franchise attempts to advance to its first NFC championship game since the 2001 campaign--which was also the season of the Rams’ last Super Bowl appearance .(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Goff, Rams return to playoffs with experience, determination

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, in Minneapolis. Zimmer's fifth season as head coach of the Vikings ended with plenty of questions about the team's direction and without the playoffs. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Zimmer couldn’t figure out why Vikings had ‘different vibe’

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2018, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban, left, and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talk before the Sugar Bowl semifinal playoff game for the NCAA college football national championship in New Orleans. Swinney and the Tigers play in their third national championship game in four seasons next Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, against top-ranked Alabama. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Column: Expand playoff to get the guess work out of the game

By RALPH D. RUSSSO - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) hands off to teammate running back Gus Edwards (35) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Ravens’ cast of characters leads an unexpected playoff push

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich watches during practice at the NFL team's facility, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in Indianapolis. The Colts will play the Houston Texans in an NFL wildcard playoff game on Saturday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Playoff veterans send simple playoff message to young Colts

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 11, 2003 file photo, San Diego Chargers defensive end Marcellus Wiley talks with reporters outside the team's facility in San Diego. Wiley is still on the fence about letting his young son play football. But the former NFL defensive end and Fox Sports personality tells PodcastOne Sports Now that he likes what the NFL is doing to try and make football a safer game, despite grumblings by some players that they can’t hit like they used to. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

Former NFL player Wiley talks playoffs on PodcastOne Sports

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington running back Myles Gaskin, top, scores past Ohio State cornerback Kendall Sheffield during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. Ohio State won 28-23. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Washington’s slow start in Rose Bowl is familiar, unwelcome

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh reacts to an official's call in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ravens enter playoffs as 1 of the league’s hottest teams

By TODD KARPOVICH - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Golden Tate (19) celebrates with fans after the NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 in Landover, Md. The Eagles defeated the Redskins 24-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Lost in the shuffle? 7 new playoff teams since 2017

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph, front left, greets Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Broncos fire Vance Joseph after 11-21 mark over 2 years

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, right, and Texas head coach Tom Herman laugh during their photo opportunity with the Sugar Bowl trophy at a press conference on Monday, Dec 31, 2018, in New Orleans. No. 14 Texas will try to cap an impressive season when it faces No. 6 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Tuesday night, Jan. 1, 2019. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Texas looks to continue resurgence vs Georgia in Sugar Bowl

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) walks off the field after his helmet came off on a play, during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Decision time for Murray: Football, baseball or both?

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is throws confetti in the air after winning the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama defeated Oklahoma 45-34. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) **FILE**

With Alabama-Clemson set, get ready for part 5

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Texas A&amp;M coach Jimbo Fisher shouts during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against UAB in College Station, Texas. Fisher has a chance in his first season with the Aggies to show many of them what it is like to end the year celebrating on the field with a trophy. No. 21 Texas A&amp;M will try to end a three-game bowl losing streak when it plays North Carolina State in the Gator Bowl on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)

Texas A&M tries to end bowl losing streak against NC State

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, left, and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney share a laugh after the NCAA Cotton Bowl football coaches' news conference in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. Notre Dame is scheduled to play Clemson in the NCAA Cotton Bowl semi-final playoff Saturday. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Cotton Bowl: Can Notre Dame measure up to No. 2 Clemson?

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly gestures as he speaks to his team during practice at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. Notre Dame is scheduled to play Clemson in the NCAA Cotton Bowl semi-final playoff Saturday. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

College Football Playoff teams go national to stock rosters

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

File-This Nov. 24, 2018, file photo shows Clemson's Christian Wilkins doing the Heisman pose after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, in Clemson, S.C. Wilkins is here to put a smile on your face, whether you like it or not. For four seasons, Wilkins has been bringing the jokes, zingers and sneaky pinches on the bottom at Clemson. The 300-pound All-America defensive tackle famously celebrated the Tigers’ 2016 national championship with a split and flashed a Heisman pose after a touchdown run this season. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)

Wilkins leaves legacy of laughter and leadership at Clemson

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

File-This Dec. 23, 2018, file photo shows Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) scrambling in the second quarter an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cleveland. Mayfield’s reaping rewards for his stellar rookie season. Cleveland’s cocky and charismatic quarterback was voted winner of the Joe Thomas Award, player of the year, on Wednesday by the local chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America. In addition, Mayfield, whose play has sparked the biggest one-season turnaround in club history, was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after he throwing three touchdown passes in a win over Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Raw rookie: Mayfield unapologetic for on-field antics

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press