After a rousing debut last week, the XFL’s second week of play revealed some troubling issues, such as an attendance dip and sloppy offensive play.
Author: Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY
XFL power rankings: After Week 1, controversy already surrounds Marc Trestman-led Vipers
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NFL honors Kobe Bryant with a moment of silence before Super Bowl LIV
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Eli Manning retires from NFL after 16 seasons with Giants
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Los Angeles Rams will not retain defensive coordinator Wade Phillips
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Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans AFC wild-card playoff preview: Will QB Josh Allen deliver?
Bills QB Josh Allen will be making his first career playoff start against a Texans team that returns standout defensive end J.J. Watt.
Tennessee Titans vs. New England Patriots wild-card playoff preview: Are Tom Brady and Co. on upset alert?
New England is playing in the wild-card round for the first time since 2009, and Tom Brady and Co. will have to fend off a surging Titans team.
Bruce Arians: Buccaneers ‘can definitely win’ with QB other than Jameis Winston
One day after Jameis Winston set multiple passing records involving interceptions, Bucs coach Bruce Arians offered a sharp remark about the future.
NFL Week 16 winners, losers: Eagles close in on NFC East, Steelers botch game vs. Jets
While the Eagles are in position to win the NFC East after defeating the Cowboys, the Steelers damaged their NFL playoff hopes against the Jets.