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Seahawks vs. 49ers: Divisional Playoff Open Thread

Seahawks vs. 49ers: Divisional Playoff Open Thread

Tonight, the Seattle Seahawks host the San Francisco 49ers in the second of two Divisional Playoff games. Seattle comes into the game as the NFC’s top seed and should be well-rested off of their bye, while the Niners come in off a thrilling Wild Card win in Philly last week. Seattle is the favorite here, but San Francisco may be every bit the equal of their division rivals. This should be a great way to conclude the first day of the 2026 Divisional Playoff weekend!

NFC Divisional Playoff

#6 San Francisco 49ers at #1 Seattle Seahawks

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Broncos vs. Bills: Divisional Playoff Open Thread

Broncos vs. Bills: Divisional Playoff Open Thread

Today, the Denver Broncos host the Buffalo Bills in the first of two Divisional Playoff games. Buffalo is coming off an exciting win in Jacksonville last weekend, while Denver is fresh off a bye week and rested up for this game. Josh Allen against the Denver defense will be the story of this game, and it will be fun to see which of these teams punches their ticket to Championship Sunday. This should be a great way to start the first day of the 2026 Divisional Round!

AFC Divisional Playoff

#5 Buffalo Bills at #1 Denver Broncos

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Canal Street Chronicles: NFL Playoffs Bold Predictions

Canal Street Chronicles: NFL Playoffs Bold Predictions

The divisional round of the NFL playoffs are here and this weekend, there are 4 games being played Saturday and Sunday: Rams vs. Bears and Bills vs. Broncos (tomorrow), 49ers vs. Seahawks and Texans vs. Patriots (Sunday).

So, let’s jump right in and take a look at some of the Canal Street Chronicles staff’s predictions for Wild Card Weekend.

NIC:

  • Bills beat broncos by double digits
  • Rashid Shaheed scores a playoff touchdown
  • Texans beat patriots in a thriller

KYLE:

  • Bears and Rams combine for 80+ points
  • Texans and Patriots combine for under 40 points -...
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Fleur-de-Links, January 17: A former Saint finds a new home

Fleur-de-Links, January 17: A former Saint finds a new home

A former Saints WR is headed to the UFL

Marcus Yarns has joined the Houston Gamblers.

Who were your defense standouts for the Saints in 2025?

Some familiar names really stepped up this year.

Could Spencer Rattler be headed elsewhere?

5 teams that could be interested in trading for the Saints backup QB.

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Former Saints RB is on his way to the UFL

Former Saints RB is on his way to the UFL

When the New Orleans Saints faced 53-man roster cuts, one of the hardest positions to predict was the RB room. The Saints had a decent group throughout training camp, and with some talent sprinkled throughout, the deeper part of the group was going to be a tight battle.

In the end, the Saints went with Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, Devin Neal, and Velus Jones Jr. On the outside was UDFA Marcus Yarns. After that, Yarns landed on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ practice squad in the CFL, but that lasted until October. Now, the former Saints UDFA will have another chance, this...

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NFL Playoff Picks 2026: Divisional Round

NFL Playoff Picks 2026: Divisional Round

The 2026 NFL Playoffs continue with this weekend’s Divisional Round. Last week’s Wild Card round featured four amazingly close games and two mismatches. Hopefully the Divisional Round will find a way to continue to give us four entertaining games. Let’s take a look at all of the games this Divisional Playoff weekend!

Last week, I went 6-0

I told you so: 49ers over Eagles!

What do I know: Everything last week, apparently!

DIVISIONAL ROUND

AFC – #5 Buffalo Bills at #1 Denver Broncos

Saturday, January 17th – 3:30pm CST – CBS

Last weekend’s Wild Card game in Jacksonville...

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Win a trip to Super Bowl LX in San Francisco from Drew Brees and Alltroo

Win a trip to Super Bowl LX in San Francisco from Drew Brees and Alltroo

Former New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees has teamed up with Alltroo in support of the NFL’s Crucial Catch Initiative’s partnership with the American Cancer Society to give one lucky fan the ultimate Super Bowl LX Experience.

Alltroo’s purpose is to grow the charitable giving industry by offering amazing experience and amplifying the impact they can make together.

Enter now at Rally for American Cancer Society – Alltroo for the opportunity to

  • Score two tickets to Super Bowl LX
  • Step onto the field with pre-game field passes
  • Get VIP access to FanDuel’s Super Bowl Party
  • Attend...
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Fleur-de-Links, January 16: A look at what the Saints can do in the draft

Fleur-de-Links, January 16: A look at what the Saints can do in the draft

Watson’s Saints 3-round mock NFL Draft

It’s Saints mock draft season!

NFL free agency tiers: Ranking the top wide receivers for 2026

A potential position of need for the Saints.

Saints 2025 Season Recap | Centers Erik McCoy and Luke Fortner

Fortner turned out to be one of the best moves the Saints made this offseason.

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Watson’s Saints 3-round mock NFL Draft

Watson’s Saints 3-round mock NFL Draft

With the 2026 NFL Draft just over four months away and the postseasons of both professional and college football coming to a close, many athletes hopeful of hearing their names called in April are prepping to put forth their best for scouts, coaches, and staff of teams seeking to fill their needs. As for Kellen Moore, Mickey Loomis, and the New Orleans Saints, the eighth overall pick of the draft will add another foundational pillar to the future of football in the Big Easy.

This mock draft was completed without New Orleans submitting any trades, although such trades are certainly...

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Should the Saints bring back Isaiah Stalbird?

Should the Saints bring back Isaiah Stalbird?

The New Orleans Saints have some tough decisions to make this offseason with pending free agents, but one of the easier ones should be re-signing former UDFA LB Isaiah Stalbird, who proved to be an exciting piece for Brandon Staley’s defense.

The former South Dakota State Jackrabbit and converted defensive back finally got his chance to shine after a redshirt year on the Saints’ practice squad as a rookie. Stalbird finished the 2025 season with 25 total tackles (12 solo), six pressures, two sacks, four stops and a pass breakup across 17 games and 63 defensive snaps.

Standing 6-foot-1 and...

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Fleur-de-Links, January 15: Saints great set to be inducted in CFB HOF

Fleur-de-Links, January 15: Saints great set to be inducted in CFB HOF

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Former Alabama and Saints RB Mark Ingram to be inducted into the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class

Former Alabama and Saints RB Mark Ingram to be inducted into the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class

The National Football Foundation (NFF) and the College Hall of Fame have announced the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Class and Former Alabama and New Orleans Saints Running Back Mark Ingram will soon be joining the elite group of college athletes and coaches.

Ingram becomes the 28th former Crimson Tide player or coach to be induced into the College Football Hall of Fame and is the 3rd Alabama inductee since 2024, as he joins Antonio Langham (2024) and Nick Saban (2025).

Ingram played for the Alabama from 2008-2010. In 2009, he became the first Heisman Trophy winner in the...

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