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  • • Five steps to fix the Browns in 2021: Finding an edge rusher to pair with Myles Garrett is a priority
    The Browns won their first playoff game since 1995, but there's still work to do...2021
  • • Browns set NFL postseason record for first quarter points scored in wild-card game vs. Steelers
    Cleveland made history in its first playoff game in 18 years...2021
  • 'What in the world?' Browns pounce on Steelers from jump with 28 first-quarter points
    • 'What in the world?' Browns pounce on Steelers from jump with 28 first-quarter points
    The start to the Browns' first playoff game in 18 years couldn't have gone more perfectly on Sunday night....2021
  • • Kevin Stefanski plans to return to Browns’ building on Thursday
    Now that the Browns have won their first playoff game since 1994, they have more work to do to plan for their divisional-round matchup with the Chiefs. Fortunately, those plans can include their head coach. In his Monday press conference, Kevin Stefanski said he should be back in the building on Thursday. He’s been out [more]...2021
  • • FMIA: How The Browns—And A Guy Named Blake—Survived Weird Wild-Card Week And Upset The Steelers
    On Heinz Field Sunday night, after Cleveland won its first playoff game in 26 years, wide receiver Jarvis Landry was being shepherded to a post-game radio interview by the Browns’ media man, Peter John-Baptiste. Landry stopped. “Wait!” he said. Landry said, “I gotta talk to coach. Now. I need to see him.” After one of [more]...2021
  • • Wyatt Teller and Jack Conklin active, Josh Dobbs inactive
    The Browns had several questionable players for Sunday’s game after only one practice this week, but most of their offensive line will be available for the team’s first playoff game in nearly two decades. Right guard Wyatt Teller and right tackle Jack Conklin are both active and expected to start. Conklin did not practice on [more]...2021
  • • Tom Brady, Bucs hold off Taylor Heinicke, Washington 31-23
    It wasn’t nearly as easy as everyone expected it to be. It wasn’t nearly as easy as it probably should have been. But the Buccaneers have won their first playoff game since their Super Bowl season of 2002. They beat Washington 31-23 after journeyman quarterback Taylor Heinicke kept it interesting. The Bucs will play the [more]...2021
  • Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Bucs hold off feisty Washington Football Team in NFL playoffs
    • Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Bucs hold off feisty Washington Football Team in NFL playoffs
    Tampa Bay won its first playoff game since January 2003 by holding off upstart Washington 31-23 at FedExField. Tom Brady takes Bucs into second round.        ...2021
  • • Alex Smith officially inactive; Mike Evans, Carlton Davis active
    Alex Smith officially is inactive. Washington’s starting quarterback will not play because of continued soreness in his injured right calf. Taylor Heinicke, who took most of the first-team reps this week, will start his second career game. His first came in 2018 for Carolina. Washington, which is playing its first playoff game since 2015, also [more]...2021
  • • Tom Brady: Certainly a lot to improve on
    The Buccaneers won their first playoff game since Super Bowl XXXVII on Saturday night, but the postgame reaction wasn’t totally celebratory. Head coach Bruce Arians said the defense was “terrible” until the final minutes and quarterback Tom Brady found things were lacking on his side of the ball as well. Brady credited wide receiver Mike [more]...2021

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First Playoff Game injury and suspension

  • • Jamal Adams says he is “full go” for Saturday
    Seahawks safety Jamal Adams missed four games this season with an injury. He isn’t about to miss his first playoff game. “No question in my mind, I’m playing, man,” Adams said Wednesday, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio KJR and PFT. “Look, as long as these legs are moving man, as long as my faith is [more]...2021
  • Rams QB Jared Goff could return for first playoff game?
    • Rams QB Jared Goff could return for first playoff game?
    Goff will be sidelined through the first weekend of January 2021 after he underwent surgery to repair the broken thumb on his throwing hand he suffered in this past Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks....2020
  • Orlando City wins wild penalty shootout to top NYCFC for first playoff win
    • Orlando City wins wild penalty shootout to top NYCFC for first playoff win
    Orlando City celebrated victory twice on Saturday, but the second celebration was much sweeter after having endured a wild and jaw-dropping finish to its first playoff game. Orlando City defender (...)...2020
  • • Why injuries aren’t to blame for Clippers star Paul George’s playoff struggles
    Paul George has been massively disappointing for the Los Angeles Clippers in their first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks. Back in 2018 before the Oklahoma City Thunder played their first playoff game against the Utah Jazz, George gave himself the nickname ‘Playoff P’ by stating, “Ya’ll ain’t met Playoff P yet, huh?” The Thunder went […] The post Why injuries aren’t to b...2020
  • • Stanley Cup Qualifiers Game One Recap: Blue Jackets defense stifles Maple Leafs, Jackets take 1-0 series lead
    Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images Here’s what happened. Finally, after all of the delays, the pause, debates, and phases: Columbus Blue Jackets hockey returned to the ice Sunday night in a meaningful game. They faced off in game one against the Toronto Maple Leafs in their best of five play-in series. The big debate going into the game was settled around lunchtime Sunday: he...2020
  • • Report: Sheldon Rankins should return in time for training camp
    Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins ruptured his Achilles in the team’s first playoff game in the 2018 season. He returned to action in Week Four of 2019. He made seven tackles and two sacks in 10 appearances before his other leg flared up. Rankins required surgery that “essentially preempted what could have led to an [more]...2020
  • • Chris Jones and his calf are feeling great
    Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones’ health was monitored closely in the days leading up to the AFC Championship Game because of the calf injury he suffered ahead of the team’s first playoff game and Jones was ultimately able to play in the win over the Titans. At Super Bowl LIV Opening Night in Miami, Jones [more]...2020
  • • Texans don’t expect Will Fuller to play today
    Officially, the Texans listed wide receiver Will Fuller as questionable for today’s game against the Bills with a groin injury. Unofficially, he’s unlikely to play. The Texans regard Fuller as unlikely to be able to go when the first playoff game kicks off today at 4:35 p.m. ET, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston [more]...2020
  • • Marshawn Lynch has “got the whole game plan” down this week
    After his first game in 14 months, Marshawn Lynch is even more prepared for his first playoff game in four years. The Seahawks running back, who unretired last week after the team had a rash of injuries at the position, could see even more action this week. “He can do everything,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll [more]...2020
  • • Packers designate Raven Greene to return from injured reserve
    The Packers secondary and special teams units may get a a player back in time for the team’s first playoff game next weekend. Safety Raven Greene is practicing with the Packers for the first time since going on injured reserve with an ankle injury after the second game of the season. His return makes him [more]...2020

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First Playoff Game lifestyle

  • • LOOK: Jaguars fan gets Super Bowl LII champions tattoo
    The Jacksonville Jaguars just won their first playoff game in years and are now headed to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers.Apparently, the one playoff victory — against the Buffalo Bills, no less — was enough for this Jaguars fan get this tattoo. Indeed, predicting the Jaguars win Super Bowl LII at this point is bold. Though, based on what we saw last weekend during the pre-game tailgating party, m...2018
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First Playoff Game trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Why NBA should permanently shift start of season to Christmas Day
    With no definitive word on when, or if, the NBA season will resume and the possibility of the playoffs starting in June and the Finals ending in August, the 2020-21 season could be immensely disrupted. So maybe it's time for the Association to consider a truly radical revamping of its calendar. Let's start next season on Christmas Day, begin the playoffs in June and move the Finals, draft and free...2020
  • • Why NBA should permanently shift start of season to Christmas
    With no definitive word on when, or if, the NBA season will resume and the possibility of the playoffs starting in June and the Finals ending in August, the 2020-21 season could be immensely disrupted. So maybe it's time for the Association to consider a truly radical revamping of its calendar. Let's start next season on Christmas Day, begin the playoffs in June and move the Finals, draft and free...2020
  • • Carson Wentz grateful to play in the postseason for the first time
    The Eagles have played in five postseason games since drafting Carson Wentz, including winning Super Bowl LII. But Wentz didn’t play in any of those games. Now Wentz is healthy in the postseason for the first time, and he’s excited for the opportunity to start his first playoff game on Sunday. “Grateful for my health, [more]...2020
  • • Yankees undecided on who will start wild-card game
    The New York Yankees are nearly a lock to clinch a spot in the AL wild-card game, but they are not sure yet who will start in the game.Yankees GM Brian Cashman talked with reporters on Friday about who would start the wild-card game on Oct. 3. The team could line things up for whomever they want to start in the game. The regular season finale is on Sept. 30, and their first playoff game wouldn’t b...2018
  • Transcript: Matthew Slater and David Andrews Press Conferences 1/8
    • Transcript: Matthew Slater and David Andrews Press Conferences 1/8
    Special Teams Captain MATTHEW SLATER ...2018
  • News Blitz 1/8: Titans are coming to town
    • News Blitz 1/8: Titans are coming to town
    More than a decade ago, in the somewhat early stages of the Bill Belichick/Tom Brady dynasty in New England, the Patriots hosted the Titans in a January 2004 playoff game at Gillette Stadium. The two AFC foes will egage in postseason battle again this Saturday night, the Patriots still led by Belichick and Brady, while Tennessee is built around young quarterback Marcus Mariota. The Boston Globe ta...2018
  • Crew rallying around fans to make playoff push amid threat of relocation
    • Crew rallying around fans to make playoff push amid threat of relocation
    Adrian Healey, Taylor Twellman, Alejandro Moreno and special guest Jay Heaps have an open and honest discussion about Columbus Crew's proposed move to Austin. Herculez Gomez looks ahead to expansion side Atlanta United's first playoff game against the Columbus Crew. In the autumn of 1995, the fate of Major League Baseball's Seattle Mariners hung the balance. With King C...2017
  • • NFL Playoff Schedule 2017: TV Coverage, Live-Stream Guide and Final Picks
    2017
  • • NFL Playoff Bracket 2017: Odds, Predictions for AFC and NFC Divisional Round
    2017
  • • A History of Rookie Quarterbacks in the NFL Playoffs
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First Playoff Game stats and results

  • • Browns set NFL postseason record for first quarter points scored in wild-card game vs. Steelers
    Cleveland made history in its first playoff game in 18 years...2021
  • • 'What in the world?' Browns pounce on Steelers from jump with 28 first-quarter points
    The start to the Browns' first playoff game in 18 years couldn't have gone more perfectly on Sunday night....2021
  • • Doncic calls historic 42-point game 'terrible'
    Luka Doncic made history in his first playoff game with 42 points -- an NBA record for most points in a postseason debut. However, he called his performance in the loss to the Clippers "terrible."...2020
  • Luka Doncic sets record for points in first playoff game at 42, but Clippers get win
    • Luka Doncic sets record for points in first playoff game at 42, but Clippers get win
    Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers had enough answers to withstand Luka Doncic's record-setting debut....2020
  • Luka Doncic sets record for points in first playoff game at 42, but Clippers win
    • Luka Doncic sets record for points in first playoff game at 42, but Clippers win
    Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers had enough answers to withstand Luka Doncic's record-setting debut....2020
  • Post Up: Damian Lillard Drops 30 Points As Blazers Defeat Thunder in Game 1 🎯
    • Post Up: Damian Lillard Drops 30 Points As Blazers Defeat Thunder in Game 1 🎯
    Celtics 84, Pacers 74 (Boston leads 1-0) In his first playoff game as a Celtic, Kyrie Irving scored 20 points and dropped seven dimes at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum finished with 15 points, and Al Horford posted a double-double (10 points, 11 rebounds). Boston also got 30 combined bench points from Marcus Morris and Gordon […] The post Post Up: Damian Lillard Drops 30 Points As Blazers Defeat Th...2019
  • LaMelo Ball Drops 40-Piece in First Playoff Game 😈
    • LaMelo Ball Drops 40-Piece in First Playoff Game 😈
    LaMelo Ball and SPIRE Institute (OH) defeated Hillcrest Prep North (AZ) by over 30 points in their first playoff game in the Grind Session World Championships. Melo had 29 points at the half and finished with 42 points and 11 assists. Check out all the highlights in the video above. SPIRE advances to the quarterfinals […] The post LaMelo Ball Drops 40-Piece in First Playoff Game 😈 appeared ...2019
  • RJ Hampton GOES CRAZY in FIRST PLAYOFF GAME!! 🔥
    • RJ Hampton GOES CRAZY in FIRST PLAYOFF GAME!! 🔥
    RJ Hampton took his game to another level as Little Elm (TX) got their first playoff win last night. Hampton, a five-star guard in the 2020 class, put on a show above the rim. Earlier this month, Hampton went off for 34 points in a district rivalry game against The Colony. The post RJ Hampton GOES CRAZY in FIRST PLAYOFF GAME!! 🔥 appeared first on SLAMonline....2019
  • Nico Mannion Drops 35 in First Playoff Game of 2019! 😱
    • Nico Mannion Drops 35 in First Playoff Game of 2019! 😱
    Five-star senior guard Nico Mannion has been going off this season and is in the conversation for best point guard in the Class of 2019. On a mission to lead Pinnacle (AZ) High to back-to-back state titles, Mannion dropped 35 points in a 73-55 win over Mountain View (AZ) High on Thursday. Pinnacle advances to […] The post Nico Mannion Drops 35 in First Playoff Game of 2019! 😱 appeared first...2019
  • Josh Christopher Takes Over In First Playoff Game!
    • Josh Christopher Takes Over In First Playoff Game!
    Mayfair five star junior Josh Christopher put on a clutch performance in his team’s first playoff game of the season, scoring a game-high 26 points en route to a 67-57 CIF Southern Section victory over Corona Del Mar. It’s been a breakout season for Christopher, and colleges are noticing. Arizona, UCLA and USC have all […] The post Josh Christopher Takes Over In First Playoff Gam...2019

First Playoff Game parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • The Kristaps Porzingis ejection was totally bogus
    Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis was ejected from his very first playoff game after receiving two technical fouls in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Porzingis exited the game in the middle of the third quarter with the Mavs still in control of the contest. This ended up swinging the momentum of the […] The post The Kristaps Porzingis ejection was totally bogus appeared fi...2020
  • New England Patriots Postgame Transcripts 1/13
    • New England Patriots Postgame Transcripts 1/13
    HEAD COACH BILL BELICHICK POSTGAME PRESS CONFERENCEJanuary 13, 2018 ...2018
  • • Transcript: Matthew Slater and David Andrews Press Conferences 1/8
    2018
  • • Catching up with Dan Reeves, the first Falcons Super Bowl coach
    2017
  • • Dallas Cowboys hit with memes after playoff loss to Packers
    The Dallas Cowboys had a fantastic season as they went 13-3 and earned the top seed in the NFC, but all that meant nothing on Sunday. The ‘Boys lost to the Green Bay Packers 34-31 in an instant classic. “America’s Team” has a huge fan base that includes die-hards and band-waggoners alike, leaving them vulnerable to memes. The Cowboys were not spared at all from the embarrassment after earning the ...2017
  • • NFL Playoff Schedule 2017: TV Coverage, Live-Stream Guide and Final Picks
    2017
  • • Report: Ryan Tannehill could be back for start of playoffs
    Now that the Miami Dolphins are in the playoffs, they can begin to dream about trying to get their starting quarterback into game shape. According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins are “doing everything they can” to rehabilitate Ryan Tannehill enough to start him in the team’s wild-card game. Tannehill is making progress in his recovery from a partially torn ACL and a strained ...2016
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  • • Steelers Players Say Ravens Are Bigger Rivals Than Bengals
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Top First Playoff Game news

  • • Peyton's Take: Broncos ready for first-round bye
    Peyton Manning and the Broncos were able to clinch the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye with their win over the Raiders. The victory capped off a 12-win season and provides a nice respite before their first playoff game....2014
  • • Derrick Rose Exceeds All Expectations in Triumphant Return to NBA Playoffs
    2015
  • • Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Cowboys Are Worst-Case Scenario for Packers
    2015
  • • Forecast for Vikings-Seahawks calls for a high of 1
    The Minnesota Vikings will host their first playoff game outdoors since 1976 when they face the Seattle Seahawks. The current forecast calls for a high of 1 degree Sunday....2016
  • • Why Anthony Davis' $145 Million Record Contract Will Be a Monumental Steal
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  • • Derrick Rose Finishes off Fast Break vs. Bucks with Smooth 2-Handed Dunk
    2015
  • • Haden: 'I have never been a part of this'
    This & That gives Joe Haden's take of his first playoff game, and the excitement all around....2018
  • • Hickey scores in OT to lift Islanders past Panthers 4-3
    NEW YORK, N.Y. - Thomas Hickey scored 12:31 into overtime to lift the Islanders to a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers on Sunday in Game 3 of their first-round series, giving New York a win in its first playoff game in Brooklyn. Ryan Pulo......2016
  • • Kyrie Irving Hits Buzzer-Beating 3-Pointer to End Half in Game 1 vs. Celtics
    2015
  • • Tony Romo, Cowboys rally past Lions in NFC wild-card game after controversial non-flag
    Tony Romo threw two touchdown passes to Terrance Williams, the second for the lead late in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Cowboys rallied for a 24-20 wild-card win over Detroit on Sunday in their first playoff game in five years....2015
  • • Bell is Digest Player of the Week
    In his first playoff game, Bell broke the single-game franchise postseason rushing record....2017
  • • Mets 3, Dodgers 1: Mets Get Upper Hand as Jacob deGrom Tops Clayton Kershaw
    Jacob deGrom outpitched Clayton Kershaw, striking out 13 Dodgers hitters and walking only one, as the Mets won their first playoff game in nine years....2015
  • • Marshawn Lynch Injury Update: Seahawks RB Out for Wild Card Game vs. Vikings
    2016
  • • The Greatness of Larry Fitzgerald, as Seen Through the Eyes of His QBs
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First Playoff Game fantasy rankings and news

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    2016
  • • NFL Playoffs 2015: Vegas Odds, Top Fantasy Picks for Championship Sunday
    2015
  • • Giants Outlast Cardinals in Game 3, Now Regain Advantage in NLCS
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First Playoff Game schedule, game

  • • Five steps to fix the Browns in 2021: Finding an edge rusher to pair with Myles Garrett is a priority
    2021
  • • Browns set NFL postseason record for first quarter points scored in wild-card game vs. Steelers
    2021
  • • 'What in the world?' Browns pounce on Steelers from jump with 28 first-quarter points
    2021
  • • Kevin Stefanski plans to return to Browns’ building on Thursday
    2021
  • • FMIA: How The Browns—And A Guy Named Blake—Survived Weird Wild-Card Week And Upset The Steelers
    2021
  • • Wyatt Teller and Jack Conklin active, Josh Dobbs inactive
    2021
  • • Tom Brady, Bucs hold off Taylor Heinicke, Washington 31-23
    2021
  • • Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Bucs hold off feisty Washington Football Team in NFL playoffs
    2021
  • • Alex Smith officially inactive; Mike Evans, Carlton Davis active
    2021
  • • Tom Brady: Certainly a lot to improve on
    2021

First Playoff Game rumors, scandals, hoax

  • • Bills merchandise sales up nearly 400 percent since playoff berth
    The Buffalo Bills snapped their postseason drought last Sunday, working their way into their first playoff game since 1999 with a win over the Miami Dolphins and a little help from Andy Dalton.Since then, Bills fans have absolutely gone wild, and Bills merchandise is selling like hotcakes. According to ESPN’s Darren Rovell, Bills merchandise sales are up nearly 400 percent. That is quite outrageou...2018
  • • Rivers goes off on reporter over 'dumbest thing I've ever heard'
    The Los Angeles Clippers’ first playoff game this year ended as a 97-95 loss to the Utah Jazz thanks to a Joe Johnson buzzer-beater, and head coach Doc Rivers wasn’t happy about it. In his post-game press conference about Saturday’s loss, Rivers was asked about the circumstances that led to that Johnson shot, specifically about the Clippers’ Chris Paul making a game-tying shot with 13.1 seconds le...2017
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    2016
  • • NFL Divisional Round: Latest Injury Buzz and Picks for This Weekend
    2016
  • • Best Twitter Buzz Surrounding the Detroit Lions Ahead of Season Opener
    2015
  • • Are Dallas Cowboys, Fans Really Ready to Turn Back the Clock?
    2015
  • • Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Postgame Grades and Analysis
    2015
  • • Celtics vs. Cavaliers: Game 1 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2015 NBA Playoffs
    2015
  • • Kyrie Irving Hits Buzzer-Beating 3-Pointer to End Half in Game 1 vs. Celtics
    2015
  • • NBA Playoffs 2015: Schedule, Game Times and Predictions for 1st-Round Bracket
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