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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images/File Photo

Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley lead MVP finalists

A Finalist for the AP 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award, Allen will hope to get the better of Jackson, fellow signal-callers Joe Burrow and Jared Goff and running back Saquon Barkley when the award is presented at the NFL Honors show.

Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen (87) reacts after making a catch for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half in an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Rams, behind 9 sacks and defensive TD, shut down Vikings

Matthew Stafford threw two first-half touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Rams’ defense had nine sacks to tie the NFL playoff record in a 27-9 wild-card-round victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs with the ball in front of Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) and scores a touchdown during the second half at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

NFL roundup: Lions dominate Vikings for No. 1 seed in NFC

Jahmyr Gibbs had 170 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns and the host Detroit Lions pulled away for a 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Matthew Stafford excels as Rams knock off Vikings

Matthew Stafford completed 25 of 34 passes for 279 yards, four touchdowns and one interception as the Los Angeles Rams pulled away for a 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night.