Patriots owner Robert Kraft says Bill Belichick unequivocally deserves to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer after reports claim he missed induction in his first year of eligibility.

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers suffer another early playoff exit as the Houston Texans dominate 30–6, raising major questions about Mike Tomlin’s future and Rodgers’ next move.

The San Francisco 49ers stunned the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles with a 23–19 road win in the NFC Wild Card Round, advancing to face the Seattle Seahawks in the playoffs.