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PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts as he runs off the field following a 33-30 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

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ALAMEDA, CA - JANUARY 09: Oakland Raiders new head coach Jon Gruden looks on during a news conference at Oakland Raiders headquarters on January 9, 2018 in Alameda, California. Jon Gruden has returned to the Oakland Raiders after leaving the team in 2001. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The one move that defined the 2018 NFL season for all 32 teams

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 13: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers waves to Kansas City Chiefs fans after the Chargers defeated the Chiefs with a final score of 29-28 to win the game at Arrowhead Stadium on December 13, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs again prove they’re a one-dimensional team

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 09: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears looks to pass the football in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on December 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Projecting when Mitch Trubisky will get good

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 25: Orlando Brown #78 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Baltimore Ravens: Orlando Brown Jr. the most shocking rookie in 2018?

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 17: Brandon Marshall #15 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on September 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

The Brandon Marshall playoff drought has entered mythical status

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 09: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers lays on the ground after injuring his leg in the second quarter of a game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on September 9, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears Mailbag: Time to think Super Bowl?

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 23: Dak Prescott (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Dallas Cowboys: Why they shouldn’t give Dak Prescott a long-term deal

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 6: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs downfield with the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium on December 6, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)

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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 09: The Chicago Bears celebrate after Prince Amukamara #20 intercepted the football in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on December 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Bears defeated the Los Angeles Rams 15-6. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Former champ sees 4 names in the Pro Bowl

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 09: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers lays on the ground after injuring his leg in the second quarter of a game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on September 9, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Upcoming Packers game is filled with symmetry

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 04: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers talk after the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

NFL Playoff Picture: Sorting the contenders and pretenders

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 18: General Manager Reggie McKenzie of the Oakland Raiders signs autographs prior to a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Oakland Raiders: Reggie McKenzie failure was not with the roster

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 09: Kenyan Drake #32 of the Miami Dolphins carries the ball for the game winning touchdown defeating the New England Patriots 34-33 at Hard Rock Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Why the loss in Miami could be crippling

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 02: Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams tackles running back Theo Riddick #25 of the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field on December 2, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Rams: Previewing huge contest against Bears

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Should Baltimore choose Jackson or Flacco to lead a Ravens playoff run?

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 21: Chase Daniel #4 of the Chicago Bears watches as Mitchell Trubisky #10 particiaptes in warm-ups before a game againstt he New England Patriots at Soldier Field on October 21, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Patriots defeated the Bears 38-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears: Week 14 game prediction

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 02: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears returns a punt during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 02, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Ryan Pace mid round draft success follows a pattern

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 21: Baker Mayfield #6 hands off to Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Cleveland Browns rated the best rookie class of 2018

NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 30: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints talks with Teddy Bridgewater during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Jacksonville Jaguars have one ideal QB option in 2019

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 23: Kicker Cody Parkey #1 of the Chicago Bears reacts on the field after kicking an extra point in the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chicago Bears won 16-14. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: The hidden reason they wanted Cody Parkey

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 6: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium on December 6, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Derrick Henry tied an NFL record while stomping Jacksonville Jaguars

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 18: Roquan Smith #58 of the Chicago Bears brings down Kyle Rudolph #82 of the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Vikings 25-20. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Experts are loving Roquan Smith

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is hit after a catch by Derwin James #33 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Chargers: Derwin James the consensus top NFL rookie

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 24: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks throws against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half at AT&T Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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