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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: Jordan Mailata #68 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates during the second half of the game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on December 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) No licensing by any casino, sportsbook, and/or fantasy sports organization for any purpose. During game play, no use of images within play-by-play, statistical account or depiction of a game (e.g., limited to use of fewer than 10 images during the game).

Mailata’s road from Rabbitohs misfit to NFL superstar

Once a lowly paid misfit at the South Sydney Rabbitohs with a side job on a demolition crew, Jordan Mailata is now an NFL sensation just one win away from a spot in Super Bowl.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 08: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field after losing to the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Patrick McDermott/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Patrick McDermott / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Why Packers are considering trading Aaron Rodgers

A failed season, cap pressure and a waning Aaron Rodgers has the Packers weighing up trade options for the future hall of famer reports CARMEN VITALI.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

What comes next after Dak’s Cowboys fail again

Dak Prescott led the Dallas Cowboys to a lamentable NFL playoffs exit and his future is under major scrutiny. DAVID HELMAN examines what happens next.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers runs off the field after defeating the Dallas Cowboys 19-12 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

From last pick of the draft to San Fran’s saviour

Brock Purdy was Mr. Irrelevant. Then the rookie quarterback led the San Francisco 49ers to the NFC Championship Game.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 21: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 21, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. David Eulitt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by David Eulitt / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Mahomes lost his powers yet still made magic

Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered an ankle injury early in the Chiefs’ playoff win over Jacksonville. His return to the game was incredible – but will he be able to play in the AFC Championship?

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 30: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals hugs Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs after the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

2023 ushers in a new generation of quarterbacks

Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers declined this season. All eight quarterbacks left in the playoffs are in their 20s. The next wave of quarterbacks has taken over the league.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: Arik Armstead #91 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after making a sack during an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on January 14, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

NFL Wild Card lessons: 49ers the team to beat

Trevor Lawrence bounces back, Daniel Jones puts on a show, and the San Francisco 49ers’ offence sends out a warning to the league – NFL analyst BUCKY BROOKS breaks down wild card weekend.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 16: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers walks off the field after losing to the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Mike Ehrmann / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Is Tom Brady’s NFL career finally over?

The Buccaneers got blown out by the Cowboys to end their season. And after a tough year, iconic quarterback Tom Brady faces renewed questions about his NFL future, writes ANDREW BEATON.

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 24: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) and cornerback Nahshon Wright (25) during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles on December 24, 2022 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

How Parsons became Dallas’ one-man offensive answer

Micah Parsons can play every position on defence, and he’s creating nightmares for every opposing quarterback the Cowboys cross.

CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 02: Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott watches a play during the game against the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

How McDermott led the Bills through a crisis

Sean McDermott made the Bills into a powerhouse — and won acclaim for his handling of the Damar Hamlin incident.

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 12: head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots walks off the field before kickoff against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 12, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Step inside Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s office

You‘re alone in a room with possibly the greatest football mind in the NFL, veteran Patriots coach Bill Belichick. What do you talk about? Players and staff reveal all.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 08: Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks throws the ball during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field on January 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

NFL Week 18 lessons: Smith a franchise QB

NFL analyst BUCKY BROOKS casts his eye over the final week of the regular season, breaking down what it means for the playoffs and beyond.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 15: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers pressures Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter of the game at Lumen Field on December 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

What to expect in NFL’s Wild Card Weekend

The final 14 teams in the race to the Super Bowl have been finalised. Here’s an early look at the six playoff games slated for the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend.

CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 08: Love for Damar is displayed on the scoreboard for Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin before the game against the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals on January 8, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Damar Hamlin’s toy drive solves fantasy chaos

When the Bills-Bengals was cancelled, fantasy football leagues had a conundrum. Some found an elegant solution: donating prize money to the fundraiser started by the Buffalo player who suffered cardiac arrest.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 08: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to the game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

The Aaron Rodgers off-season circus begins again

It will be an epic adventure featuring twists, turns and a whole bunch of guesswork. The Aaron Rodgers Off-season Saga is now officially underway, writes MARTIN ROGERS.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 15: A general view at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

The NFL’s 17-game season is too long

Nobody wanted a 17th NFL game, except the owners and the commissioner, all of whom have dollar signs in their eyes where normal people have pupils, writes MIKE VACCARO.

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 19: Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills after a game against the Tennessee Titans at Highmark Stadium on September 19, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Hamlin: The love has been overwhelming

Less than a week after his scary collapse as the Bills played the Bengals, Damar Hamlin has released his first public statement via Instagram.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills walks to the tunnel during halftime against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Highmark Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)

‘Love you boys’: Hamlin speaks to teammates

Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin is breathing on his own and talking, marking the second consecutive day of positive developments after his collapse and cardiac arrest.

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: Tyler Boyd #83 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a touchdown pass against Tre'Davious White #27 of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dylan Buell/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Dylan Buell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

NFL confirms Bills-Bengals clash cancelled

The decision, which comes as Hamlin’s doctors say he has made strong improvement, has several knock-on effects on the NFL playoff picture.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 13, 2022 Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills gestures towards the crowd during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. - The Monday night NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals was temporarily suspended after a player collapsed on the field and received CPR before an ambulance took him away. Part-way through the first quarter, Bills safety Damar Hamlin took a hard hit during a tackle, stood up and then collapsed to the floor. He received medical attention for over 20 minutes, with ESPN reporting that he had received CPR. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

NFL star awake as doctors give positive update

Damar Hamlin has taken a giant step in his recovery after collapsing on the field during an NFL match. Medical experts say the improvement in his condition is ‘remarkable’.

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills walks to the tunnel during halftime against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Highmark Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)

‘Did we win?’: Hamlin awake and improving

Damar Hamlin’s doctors have detailed the most positive developments yet about his prospects for recovery after he collapsed and suffered cardiac arrest on the field earlier this week.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 01: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on January 01, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Kayla Wolf/Getty Images)

Rodgers wills the Packers all the way into the playoffs

Green Bay started the season with seven losses to a meagre three wins. When they had no right to believe a finals berth was a possibility, Aaron Rodgers willed them all the way there.

CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 02: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) reacts with teammates Spencer Brown (79) and Ryan Bates (71) while Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) is attended to on the field during the game against the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NFL searches for normalcy after Hamlin’s collapse

Teams are rolling out mental health resources and chaplains to cope with the aftermath of the Bills’ player’s collapse — but they’re still getting ready to play this weekend.

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after teammate Damar Hamlin #3 collapsed following a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

NFL’s mental health concerns after Hamlin collapse

As the NFL grapples with the terrifying midgame collapse and hospitalisation of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, it’s also confronting a rapidly evolving sports landscape in which athletes’ mental health has emerged as a crucial issue.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills walks to the tunnel during halftime against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Highmark Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)

Damar Hamlin is much more than an NFL star

A son, a big brother, a friend, a neighbour, a teammate. That’s who Damar Hamlin is. These are the important things right now. Football eventually worked that out on Monday, writes JASON GAY.

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