Broncos, Ravens tied 21-21 after 1 half of AFC divisional playoff game in bitter cold - The Washington Post

Broncos, Ravens tied 21-21 after 1 half of AFC divisional playoff game in bitter cold - The Washington Post: "DENVER — Torrey Smith breezed past Champ Bailey for two long touchdowns as the Baltimore Ravens’ quick-strike ability allowed them to keep up with the AFC’s top-seeded Denver Broncos and head into halftime tied at 21 Saturday.

Smith had just two catches in the first half, but they covered 91 yards and both went for scores."

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Chip Kelly, Cleveland Browns reportedly closing in on deal - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN

Chip Kelly, Cleveland Browns reportedly closing in on deal - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN: "That person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team isn't discussing its negotiations publicly, said the Eagles planned to interview several other candidates regardless of any conversations with Kelly. The Eagles were granted permission Friday to interview Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians and Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley and plan to meet Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy on Sunday.

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported late Friday night that the Browns and Kelly met for seven hours - five in negotiations with a two-hour break for dinner - and agreed to talk again Saturday night. Mortensen said Kelly said still intends to meet with the Eagles some time on Saturday. The Browns are ''favored,'' Mortensen reported."

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Ultimate Texans » Struggling Texans bashed by national analysts, dubbed ‘elephants on parade’

Ultimate Texans » Struggling Texans bashed by national analysts, dubbed ‘elephants on parade’: "Texans fans aren’t the only ones puzzled by the team’s late-season swoon. Radio and TV analysts studying the Bengals-Texans playoff game Saturday also struggle to comprehend the elements of Houston’s fall from AFC favorite to repeat wild-card weekend host.

But here’s the unkindest cut of all: Even if the Texans can prevail Saturday at Reliant Stadium, most AFC playoff speculation already has moved on to anticipate a Peyton Manning-Tom Brady reunion in a Broncos-Patriots championship showdown for a spot in Super Bowl XLVII.

Still, even under that scenario, Brady and Manning need foils, and it is in that light that much of the chatter about Bengals-Texans unfolds.

“These are two of better defenses in the league,” said Mike Mayock, who will call the game on NBC with Dan Hicks. “I don’t think Houston will be able to score 31 points (as it did in last season’s wild-card game against the Bengals). It’s a game of two elite defenses against two kind of struggling offenses.”"

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