&lt;p&gt;Andy Reid and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; could lose Matt Nagy in the coming hours. According to a report by Ian Rapoport, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; might need a new offensive coordinator due to the Titans’ interest in their play caller.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Titans are setting up second, in-person interviews with top candidates, and they’ll have Packers DC Jeff Hafley and Chiefs OC Matt Nagy in early this week, sources say.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nagy won the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; twice with the Chiefs, but he has always had unfinished business after his time as head coach with the Chicago Bears. Tennessee could be the opportunity he has been waiting for.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Chiefs might lose another coach&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs could lose Matt Nagy, as another report from Adam Schefter has confirmed that the offensive coordinator is indeed among the three finalists for the Titans’ head coach position. &lt;em&gt;“Tennessee’s three known HC finalists are Robert Saleh, Matt Nagy and Jeff Hafley.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Who will be Chiefs offensive coordinator in 2026?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Eric Bieniemy or Mike Kafka could be options to be the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator in 2026. It seems imminent that Matt Nagy will leave the team, considering that several teams are interested and his contract has expired.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Andy Reid’s tough decision&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Andy Reid must choose his offensive coordinator to help Patrick Mahomes. Additionally, there will be many changes across his coaching staff. Connor Embree, the wide receivers coach, has already been fired. Also gone are defensive line coach Alex Whittingham, running backs coach Todd Pinkston, and defensive quality control coach Louie Addazio. Reid will have to make tough decisions.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;All signs indicate &lt;strong&gt;Matt Nagy&lt;/strong&gt; will no longer be with &lt;strong&gt;Andy Reid&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;season. As the organization vies to bounce back after its worst year in over a decade, reports hint the return of a coach who helped the franchise win two Super Bowls.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In addition to Nagy’s reported departure, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-could-lose-three-time-super-bowl-champion-andy-reids-coach-to-retirement-in-2026-season&quot;&gt;Chiefs could lose a three-time Super Bowl champion on Reid’s staff&lt;/a&gt;, offensive line coach Andy Heck. Coming off a concerning year in terms of production and facing an uncertain future with Patrick Mahomes &lt;strong&gt;potentially sidelined to start the 2026 NFL season&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid&quot;&gt;Reid&lt;/a&gt; and the Chiefs are in need of stability. In that regard, there is one candidate who simply makes too much sense to take over the reins as offensive coordinator.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Under Eric Bieniemy’s guidance, Mahomes and the Chiefs posted some of the best numbers in league history while hoisting two Vince Lombardi Trophies. As a result, and following &lt;strong&gt;Bieniemy’s strong work overseeing the Chicago Bears’ running backs room&lt;/strong&gt;, reports suggest he is the favored option to rejoin Reid’s staff in Missouri.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to @&lt;em&gt;ArrowheadCorner&lt;/em&gt; on X, the Chiefs are having internal discussions about the offensive coordinator job, and &lt;strong&gt;Bieniemy has quickly emerged as the consensus top candidate&lt;/strong&gt;. However, there are other options still on the table, as well.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/18211833/eric-bieniemy-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-564959&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Eric Bieniemy of the Chicago Bears&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;A look at the Chiefs with Bieniemy as OC&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bieniemy was hired as offensive coordinator by Kansas City ahead of the 2018 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; season. He stayed in that position until the 2022 campaign. &lt;strong&gt;Following the Chiefs’ crowning in Super Bowl LVII&lt;/strong&gt;, Bieniemy left to become an assistant head coach and offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;During his five-season tenure in Kansas City, Bieniemy helped build one of the most feared offenses of the decade, led by Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Tyreek Hill. In his first year as the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator, &lt;strong&gt;Bieniemy’s unit finished first in the league in both points and yards. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Throughout his time with the team, Kansas City never ranked outside the top six in offensive scoring or yardage. As the Chiefs come off a disastrous campaign in which they ranked &lt;strong&gt;21st in points and 20th in yardage&lt;/strong&gt;, it’s easy to see why Reid and company may look to return to what worked not so long ago.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Bieniemy interested in returning to the Chiefs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That seems to be the million-dollar question right now in Missouri. &lt;strong&gt;Bieniemy has put the league on notice&lt;/strong&gt; and he may be looking for his first head coaching stint in the NFL. The Bears’ rushing game has been one of the best in the league this year, and credit must be given to Bieniemy for that.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/21153858/andy-reid-chiefs-hc-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Andy Reid looks very serious&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-549359&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Andy Reid has been the Chiefs coach since 2013.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moreover, even if Bieniemy is interested in returning as an offensive coordinator, doing so under Reid’s supervision may not align with his best interests. During his time in Kansas City, &lt;strong&gt;Bieniemy did not enjoy full play-calling duties and would likely not be handed them&lt;/strong&gt; if he were to rejoin Reid and the Chiefs. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Whether that is something that can be negotiated—or if it ultimately determines whether Bieniemy returns to help Mahomes and company—remains to be seen. Either way, Kansas City has several issues to attend.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There’s a saying that if you throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, you’re guaranteed to return to Rome. Reid and the Chiefs should have no trouble finding a &lt;strong&gt;place to toss a coin in the City of Fountains&lt;/strong&gt;—and perhaps that’s what brings Bieniemy back to town.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;696d951b3a480cbb486184ec&quot; data-title=&quot;Who would you rather the Chiefs employ as OC in 2026?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

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Chiefs reunion with 2x Super Bowl winning coach looks imminent as Andy Reid searches for help - Bolavip US

Chiefs reunion with 2x Super Bowl winning coach looks imminent

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; would have decided not to return to play for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in 2026. According to a report by Ian Rapoport, the quarterback could be considering retirement following Mike Tomlin’s departure from the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I would not expect him to return to Pittsburgh now that Mike Tomlin is not back. What opportunities would Rodgers actually take for another season? That’s a very real question. &lt;strong&gt;We may have seen the last of Rodgers in the NFL&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The veteran is still chasing his elusive second &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in his career. He is already 42 years old, and unless a major opportunity arises in free agency, his farewell from the NFL could be very near.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Aaron Rodgers retiring in 2026?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aaron Rodgers could retire in 2026. Rapoport mentioned that it is a real possibility, as there is a lot of uncertainty about which teams might need a quarterback and which of them would actually be contenders.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;What’s next for Aaron Rodgers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The next step for Aaron Rodgers is free agency, as his contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers has ended. This will give him time to evaluate the options on the table and, if none are convincing, to retire.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;’ ongoing saga with &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt; continues to produce new developments almost daily, and this time two specific details tied to the roughly $160 million deal have become central to the discussion. The focus is on &lt;strong&gt;two opt-out clauses &lt;/strong&gt;that would give the slugger the ability to leave the contract early, a wrinkle that would not be good news for the New York Mets.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The information was revealed in an article by Brendan Kuty of The Athletic.&lt;em&gt; “The Athletic has since learned, via a league source who has been briefed on the ongoing talks, that the Yankees would be willing to&lt;strong&gt; include opt-outs after Year 2 and Year 3&lt;/strong&gt; of the five-year deal,”&lt;/em&gt; Kuty reported.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the same time, Kuty noted what has already become well known in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;-Yankees drama: the slugger is seeking a seven-year contract, and a separate report surfaced earlier indicating that Scott Boras is still holding out hope for an offer at that level, or higher, from another MLB owner.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Could the Mets back off because of the opt-outs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It remains unclear what, if anything, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt; have formally offered Bellinger. What is known is that New York’s other team appears more interested in a shorter-term deal. &lt;em&gt;“Reporting has dropped today that the Mets are in Bellinger’s market &lt;strong&gt;on a short-term deal&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Tyler Ward wrote on X (@wardyNYM).&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/30152314/cody-bellinger-smiles-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Cody Bellinger smiles during a Yankees game.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553936&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cody Bellinger smiles during a Yankees game.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Another report further outlined how the Mets are currently evaluating Bellinger’s market. While they are not the only team involved, Ward’s reporting makes it clear the Mets&lt;strong&gt; are not targeting a contract loaded with multiple opt-out clauses&lt;/strong&gt; like the one the Yankees are willing to include.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;One additional factor working in the Mets’ favor is the widely reported stance that the Yankees do not want to engage in a bidding war. According to Bob Klapisch, the five-year offer currently &lt;strong&gt;on the table is viewed by the Yankees as more than sufficient.&lt;/strong&gt; That leaves Bellinger with two realistic paths: a moderately long-term deal or a very short-term contract.&lt;/p&gt;

NY Yankees’ latest offer details to Cody Bellinger may distance the NY Mets and other MLB suitors

NY Yankees’ latest offer details to Cody Bellinger may distance the NY Mets and other MLB suitors - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;After signing &lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt;, all the talk regarding the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; now revolves around the pitching position. The Orange and Blue are in need of some help on the mound, but reports indicate they will not be looking in the direction of an All-Star on a fellow NL East club in &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There has been no shortage of pitchers linked to the Mets in the 2026 MLB offseason. After signing &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bichette&lt;/a&gt; to a three-year, $126 million deal, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-mets-face-bold-dilemma-with-rising-star-after-signing-bo-bichette-in-mlb-offseason&quot;&gt;the Mets face a dilemma with a rising star&lt;/a&gt;. Moreover, New York still faces an unsolved crisis on the mound and at the bullpen. Thus, the buzz around the ace position won’t quiet down anytime soon.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, some options are less likely than others. In that regard, a recent report around &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; indicates the Mets are not pursuing &lt;strong&gt;Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore&lt;/strong&gt;, who earned his first invite to the All-Star Game in the 2025 season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to a report by &lt;em&gt;The Athletic’s&lt;/em&gt; Will Sammon, the &lt;strong&gt;Mets making a move for the left-handed pitcher is a long shot&lt;/strong&gt;. Gore is coming off a strong year with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-nationals&quot;&gt;Nationals&lt;/a&gt;, as he posted 3.0 WAR, 4.17 ERA, and 185 strikeouts. Still, New York isn’t blown away by his numbers and will instead look elsewhere to strengthen its rotation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/18192957/mackenzie-gore-1-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-564878&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;MacKenzie Gore before a pitch&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Another name off the list&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to the same report, Kansas City Royals ace&lt;strong&gt; Kris Bubic&lt;/strong&gt; is another candidate the organization in Queens is not looking too deep into. Instead, the Mets will continue their pursuit for pitching assistance elsewhere in MLB.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Last season, Bubic appeared in 20 games for the Royals (starting in all of them). Through them all, the 28-year-old registered &lt;strong&gt;3.1 WAR, 2.55 ERA, and 116 strikeouts&lt;/strong&gt;. Like Gore, Bubic earned an invite to the All-Star, after allowing just 98 hits, 38 runs, 33 earned runs, and 6 home runs in the 2025 MLB campaign.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who are Mets being linked to?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite both Bubic and Gore playing some of the best baseball of their MLB careers, the Mets are still not buying into the hype and will explore the pitching market elsewhere. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As things stand, &lt;strong&gt;Framber Valdez and Freddy Peralta&lt;/strong&gt; are the main targets in Queens. However, the Mets are being challenged by the Los Angeles &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/dodgers-reportedly-intensify-pursuit-of-brewers-premier-reliever-challenging-yankees-and-mets&quot;&gt;Dodgers, who intensified their pursuit of the Milwaukee Brewers’ premier starter&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There’s still time left before Opening Day 2026, &lt;strong&gt;but the clock is ticking &lt;/strong&gt;and the asking prices aren’t going down. Sooner or later, New York will be forced to make a move.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;696d7b7f3a480cbb486184e7&quot; data-title=&quot;Who would you rather the Mets acquire?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

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MLB Rumors: NY Mets rule out trade for All-Star on NL East rival after Bo Bichette signing - Bolavip US

NY Mets rule out trade for All-Star on NL East rival after Bo Bichette signing

MLB Rumors: NY Mets rule out trade for All-Star on NL East rival after Bo Bichette signing

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt; ultimately chose not to sign with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot;&gt;Phillies&lt;/a&gt;, but his deal with the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; could end up being exactly&lt;strong&gt; what Alec Bohm needs to take another step &lt;/strong&gt;forward as an infielder in Philadelphia. That was part of the analysis from Ruben Amaro Jr., alongside Jim Salisbury and Todd Zolecki.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Amaro Jr. pointed to the unique opportunity now in front of Bohm to prove he is a cornerstone infielder for the Phillies.&lt;em&gt; “I got a shot to be&lt;strong&gt; the best third baseman in the game,”&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/em&gt;Amaro Jr. said, outlining what this season could represent for Bohm now that Bichette did not land in Philadelphia.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the 2027 season shaping up to be a difficult one for free agents, Amaro Jr. added that Bohm is in a position to send a clear message:&lt;em&gt; “Hey man, I’m still here…&lt;strong&gt; I’m a valuable major league player &lt;/strong&gt;— which he is,”&lt;/em&gt; Amaro said during The Phillies Show.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Salisbury noted that Bohm had been viewed as a trade candidate&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“You see Alec Bohm in the last two years, clearly the guy &lt;strong&gt;they wanted to move,&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; Salisbury said, recalling that the third baseman could have been dealt as recently as last week if not for Bichette’s decision to sign with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Bo Bichette is going to New York, which means Alec Bohm is the Phillies third baseman. Awkward? Maybe. But a motivated Bohm could be a good thing for the Phillies. &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/y6s4bEg1Mu&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/y6s4bEg1Mu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— ThePhilliesShow (@ThePhilliesShow) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/ThePhilliesShow/status/2012899202167185685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 18, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;Amaro Jr. also emphasized that situations like this are simply part of the business of baseball. A former MLB player himself, he noted that not every player reacts the same way.&lt;em&gt; “You hope you know the man well enough&lt;strong&gt; to know he’ll shrug it off,&lt;/strong&gt; go out and play baseball — this is part of the business,” &lt;/em&gt;Amaro said.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In a separate post on X dated January 17, Jeff Skversky added context by comparing the two players: &lt;em&gt;“Bo Bichette career stats per game vs. Phillies 3B Alec Bohm. Bo Bichette &lt;strong&gt;has better numbers,&lt;/strong&gt; but it’s not drastic enough to &lt;strong&gt;justify the massive difference in money.&lt;/strong&gt; On top of that, the New York Mets star was one of the worst shortstops in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; last season for the Blue Jays.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table is-style-regular&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stat (per game)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alec Bohm&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Hits&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1.21&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1.05&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Home Runs&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.15&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;RBI&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.58&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.55&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Stolen Bases&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.08&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.03&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;WAR&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.028&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.007&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Data shared by Skversky on X (@JeffSkversky)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;

Bo Bichette’s Mets deal could spark a response from a Phillies infielder

Bo Bichette’s Mets deal could spark a response from a Phillies infielder - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears&quot;&gt;Chicago Bears&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will host the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional round of the 2026 NFL playoffs. Undoubtedly, the game is highly anticipated due to the great level that &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caleb-williams&quot;&gt;Caleb Williams&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and Matthew Stafford have shown.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Ben Johnson transformed the Bears and turned them into NFC North champions over the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers&quot;&gt;Green Bay Packers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the Detroit Lions, and the Minnesota Vikings. Additionally, perhaps most importantly, he restored Williams’ confidence after a very tough rookie year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, Matthew Stafford is a strong candidate to be the NFL MVP and is looking to win the second &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; of his career. He leads an explosive offense with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Bears lose today against Rams in NFL playoffs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the Bears lose to the Rams today, they will be officially eliminated. In this scenario, the Seattle Seahawks would host Los Angeles in the NFC Championship game. It would be the third matchup between these teams this season.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;What happens if the Bears win today against the Rams?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the Bears get a win over the Los Angeles Rams, Chicago will face the Seattle Seahawks on the road in the NFC Championship game. Matthew Stafford’s team would be eliminated, and there might be rumors about the quarterback’s future due to his age and looming retirement.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Bears and Rams tie today?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the Bears and Rams are tied today, the game would go to overtime. Each team would have at least one possession, but the game would end if the defense scores on the first drive. If the Rams or Bears do not score on that hypothetical first possession, or if the game remains tied, the next score wins.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Rams lose today against Bears in NFL playoffs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Los Angeles Rams would be officially eliminated, leaving both conference games set. In the AFC, the New England Patriots would visit the Denver Broncos, and in the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks would host the Bears.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are looking to get a better rotation for the upcoming &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; season. In the middle of a push to land lefty &lt;strong&gt;Framber Valdez&lt;/strong&gt;, a new interest has risen and that could make the team’s rotation plans bigger than expected.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After being labeled arguably &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-mets-seen-as-perfect-fit-to-land-2x-all-star-following-cubs-signing-of-alex-bregman&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;the team’s best fit for the two-time All-Star&lt;/a&gt; that is Valdez, &lt;strong&gt;the Mets are looking for a reunion with Griffin Canning&lt;/strong&gt;. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets could consider entering Canning’s sweepstakes.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Canning was having a massive season for the Mets last year, going 7-3 with a 3.77 ERA in 16 starts&lt;/strong&gt;. However, his &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; resurgence season came to an abrupt end as he tore his Achilles against the Braves. Canning could be available around Opening Day according to latest reports.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Mets have competition for Canning&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to reports from Jon Heyman and Ken Rosenthal, &lt;strong&gt;the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-white-sox&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;White Sox&lt;/a&gt; and the Cardinals are also interested in landing the 29-year-old RHP&lt;/strong&gt;. Both the White Sox and Cards are looking to strengthen their rotations.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Even after an Achilles tear, Canning is looked at as a very good pitcher who will come at a cheap price due to the injury he suffered. &lt;strong&gt;His fastball, slider, and really tricky changeup are huge strengths of his game.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The Mets could have a hidden motivation to land Canning&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s no secret that David Stearns wants to land big names. While Canning is a good player, he is not an ace, nor a superstar. &lt;strong&gt;The Mets could use Canning as a valuable trade piece to land an actual ace&lt;/strong&gt;, like Tarik Skubal or Freddy Peralta.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;696d6e943a480cbb486184e5&quot; data-title=&quot;Should the Mets use Canning as a trade assett?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers&quot;&gt;Los Angeles Lakers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; face the &lt;strong&gt;Toronto Raptors&lt;/strong&gt; in a key &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;regular-season. The matchup carries major implications for the Gold and Purple. Los Angeles plays its fifth game in seven nights on Sunday, also marking the second night of a back-to-back after the Lakers lost to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. With the schedule tightening, a major question looms over the game: will &lt;strong&gt;LeBron James&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Luka Doncic &lt;/strong&gt;be available?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Los Angeles updated the injury report and lists both &lt;strong&gt;LeBron James, dealing with foot and sciatica soreness&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Luka Doncic, managing a groin issue, as available for tonight’s game&lt;/strong&gt;. Head coach JJ Redick confirms that Doncic is considered day-to-day after an MRI reveals no structural damage..&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;James suited up in Saturday’s loss to Portland, &lt;strong&gt;finishing with 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists&lt;/strong&gt; in just over 32 minutes. The Lakers played that game without Doncic, and there is a real possibility that both stars sit out Sunday night as the team weighs workload and recovery.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james&quot;&gt;James&lt;/a&gt; has played both ends &lt;strong&gt;of just one back-to-back this season&lt;/strong&gt;, which came earlier this week. With the four-time champion logging heavy minutes throughout the year, Los Angeles carefully manages his availability as the team looks ahead to the stretch run of the season.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Luka Doncic and LeBron James by the numbers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic&quot;&gt;Doncic&lt;/a&gt; averages &lt;strong&gt;33.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game&lt;/strong&gt; while shooting 46.8 percent from the field and 33.4 percent from three-point range. The Lakers hold a 20-12 record in games he plays, but they sit at 4-4 when he is unavailable, underlining his impact on both ends of the floor.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;James posts &lt;strong&gt;22.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game&lt;/strong&gt; during the 2025-26 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; season, shooting an efficient 50.8 percent from the field and 32.2 percent from beyond the arc. Even as he balances scoring and playmaking, his presence continues to shape the Lakers’ offensive rhythm.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Positive injury updates for Los Angeles&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart &lt;strong&gt;are set to play after exiting the previous game against Portland with minor issues&lt;/strong&gt;. More importantly, centers DeAndre Ayton, dealing with a knee concern, and Jaxson Hayes, managing a hamstring injury, &lt;strong&gt;are no longer listed on the injury report&lt;/strong&gt;, giving Los Angeles added depth in the frontcourt.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Lakers enter the night at 24-16 and ride a two-game losing streak. Sitting sixth in the Western Conference, Los Angeles understands that a win against the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-raptors&quot;&gt;Raptors&lt;/a&gt; is critical&lt;strong&gt; to stabilize its position in a tightly packed standings race&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears&quot;&gt;Chicago Bears&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have become contenders again thanks to Ben Johnson. Almost no one expected the head coach to win the NFC North in his first year and also secure the No. 2 seed in the conference.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Johnson is an offensive mastermind, and as a result, he has developed Caleb Williams’ skills extraordinarily well. In addition, despite injuries, coordinator Dennis Allen’s defense has specialized in takeaways, a key factor in their success.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, on their path to the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the Bears will host Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. However, they will have to do it without one of their most important defensive pieces: TJ Edwards.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why is TJ Edwards not playing today for Bears vs Rams?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;TJ Edwards is not playing today for the Bears against the Los Angeles Rams because he suffered a fractured fibula in the Wild Card round game with the Green Bay Packers. He is out for the rest of the season.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Who is out for Bears vs Rams?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Ozzy Trapilo hurt his patellar tendon against the Green Bay Packers and is also out for today’s game. The offensive tackle has been officially placed on Injured Reserve.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Sean Payton and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos&quot;&gt;Denver Broncos&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have signed a new quarterback following Bo Nix’s ankle injury. According to a report by Adam Schefter, although Jarred Stidham will be the starter in the AFC Championship Game, they will bring in another name at the position.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Denver Broncos are signing veteran quarterback Ben DiNucci to their practice squad, per source. He rejoins the team he played for two seasons ago.”&lt;/em&gt; He joins Sam Ehlinger, who is the other quarterback on the roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Broncos seemed like favorites to reach the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; after defeating the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round, but Nix’s injury has changed all of Payton and his staff’s plans.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who is Broncos starting quarterback?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jarred Stidham will be the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. Bo Nix fractured his right ankle in the victory over the Bills and is out for the rest of the season.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Who is Broncos backup QB?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Sam Ehlinger would be the backup quarterback for the Broncos given the current situation with Nix. However, the arrival of DiNucci is clearly to have another QB in case of emergency.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Houston Texans&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; came into the Divisional Round of the &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; Playoffs with plenty of hype. They are a red-hot team but facing the &lt;strong&gt;New England Patriots&lt;/strong&gt; at Foxoborough is never easy, especially when quarterback CJ Stroud threw four interceptions in the first haf. Still, head coach &lt;strong&gt;DeMeco Ryans&lt;/strong&gt; sent a clear message to his signal-caller amid the struggles.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During the game’s broadcast, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/demeco-ryans&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;DeMeco Ryans&lt;/a&gt; said “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;this team has his back&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;,” when asked about Stroud’s performance. Stroud had 10/26 completions, four interceptions (including a pick-6), only one touchdown and a mere 124 yards.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rumors started to go around that the Texans could bench Stroud in the second half in favor of Davis Mills, but with that statement, &lt;strong&gt;Ryans pretty much assured Stroud as the team’s quarterback despite a disastrous first half&lt;/strong&gt;. Stroud’s performance during the first two quarters was so bad, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/joe-mixon-drops-six-word-message-as-cj-stroud-throws-multiple-interceptions-vs-patriots&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;even Joe Mixon, who is injured, took to socials to post how he felt&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Texans are so good, they’re still competed&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cj-stroud&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Stroud&lt;/a&gt; sent four interceptions, however, &lt;strong&gt;the Texans defense is so good the Patriots weren’t able to get a definitive distance in the first half&lt;/strong&gt;. Stroud’s interceptions were mostly controlled by the Texans defense also provoking fumbles. The unit is too elite.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter are arguably the best pass-rusher duo in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;. Kamari Lassiter and Derek Stingley Jr. are arguably the best cornerback duo in the league. They also have a Pro Bowl linebacker like Azeez Al-Shaair.&lt;strong&gt; With that defense, they can remain in games even when the offense doesn’t click.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Stroud is entering a key moment in his career&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Next year will be Stroud’s fourth in the NFL. Hence, the former second overall pick will be trying to prove to the Texans that he is the franchise quarterback. &lt;strong&gt;That’s arguably what makes or breaks a QB’s career.&lt;/strong&gt; If he doesn’t get that contract, it’s likely that he won’t be seen as a franchise QB anymore.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-vrabel&quot;&gt;Mike Vrabel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; had a clear order for &lt;strong&gt;Drake Maye&lt;/strong&gt; and his &lt;strong&gt;New England Patriots&lt;/strong&gt; players at halftime of the Divisional Round playoff against the &lt;strong&gt;Houston Texans&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;seize C.J. Stroud’s interceptions and get the job done&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Take advantage of the turnovers&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Maye told the broadcast of the game before heading into the locker room when asked about his message for the players, letting his &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots&quot;&gt;Patriots&lt;/a&gt; know that they &lt;strong&gt;must capitalize on the mistakes&lt;/strong&gt; by Stroud and the Texans to finish the job in Foxborough.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Stroud got off to a nightmare start at Gillette Stadium, getting intercepted four times as his Texans went to the break trailing 10-21. &lt;strong&gt;And the difference could’ve been worse&lt;/strong&gt; if it wasn’t for the outstanding &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/a&gt; defense.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;NFL world reacts to C.J. Stroud’s first half vs. Patriots&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The reactions didn’t take long to emerge, with running back &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/joe-mixon-drops-six-word-message-as-cj-stroud-throws-multiple-interceptions-vs-patriots&quot;&gt;Joe Mixon dropping  a six-word message on X as Stroud threw multiple interceptions&lt;/a&gt; in the blink of an eye. And of course, fans on social media didn’t waste a second to react either.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/cj-stroud-throws-4-interceptions-in-first-half-vs-patriots-best-memes-and-reactions&quot;&gt;Stroud’s four interceptions in the first half led to hilarious memes&lt;/a&gt;, as the NFL community couldn’t believe how many possessions the Texans quarterback gave up. In fact, it led many to wonder &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/who-is-cj-strouds-backup-on-texans-qb-depth-chart&quot;&gt;who’s Stroud’s backup on the depth chart&lt;/a&gt; and whether the team should make &lt;strong&gt;a change at quarterback&lt;/strong&gt; for the second half.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cj-stroud&quot;&gt;C.J. Stroud&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Houston Texans&lt;/strong&gt;’ offense are self-destructing themselves with a horrible first-half performance against the New England Patriots. With a ticket to the AFC Championship and the &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; season on the line, fans are wondering if Stroud could be benched and what options DeMeco Ryans has at quarterback.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans&quot;&gt;Texans&lt;/a&gt; only have one option available at quarterback, other than Stroud. That is &lt;strong&gt;Davis Mills&lt;/strong&gt;, the QB2 for Houston. Graham Mertz has been ruled out for the matchup against the Patriots, so if Ryans wants to take Stroud out of the game, Mills is the only alternative.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Obviously, subbing out the franchise quarterback in a road, elimination game is much easier said than done in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;. However, with Houston’s defense playing lights out but being left on an island by Stroud’s four first-half interceptions, it makes sense for Ryans to wonder if calling Mills’ number is the right move. &lt;strong&gt;Desperate times call for desperate measures&lt;/strong&gt;, and a quarterback change in the Divisional Round fits that description perfectly.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Mills’ numbers in 2025&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Houston has already had to resort to Mills before in the 2025 NFL season. As Stroud went down with an injury, Mills’ number was called up. In his three starts during Stroud’s absence, &lt;strong&gt;Mills led the Texans to a perfect 3-0 record&lt;/strong&gt; including wins over the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills—both playoff teams.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Through six appearances (three starts), Mills has thrown 91 completions for &lt;strong&gt;915 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception&lt;/strong&gt;. Meanwhile, through one game and a half in the 2025 postseason, Stroud has thrown for just two touchdowns and five interceptions, while fumbling five times (losing two of them).&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;h2&gt;NFL record for most INTs in a playoff game by one QB&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following the disastrous first half at Gillette Stadium, Stroud is set to face a two-way dilemma. The quarterback out of the Ohio State University can either make history by overcoming the struggles, or he can set a new record for most interceptions thrown in an NFL Playoffs game. Though &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/cj-stroud-throws-4-interceptions-in-first-half-vs-patriots-best-memes-and-reactions&quot;&gt;Stroud’s four first-half turnovers led to memes and reactions&lt;/a&gt; all over social media, it has been anything but funny to the Texans, whose season is now hanging on by a thread.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;Pro Football Reference&lt;/em&gt;, there is a four-way tie for the record. Frank Filchock (1946), Bobby Layne (1954), Norm Van Brocklin (1955), and Brett Favre (2002) have all thrown six interceptions in a postseason game. However, the latter is the only who has done so in the Super Bowl era. &lt;strong&gt;Stroud has now matched the Texans’ franchise record held by Brian Hoyer&lt;/strong&gt;, who threw four turnovers in the 2016 Wild Card matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.&lt;/p&gt;

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Joe Mixon drops six-word message as CJ Stroud throws multiple interceptions vs Patriots

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Who is CJ Stroud's backup on Texans QB depth chart? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cj-stroud&quot;&gt;CJ Stroud&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;was completely out of control in the game against the&lt;strong&gt; New England Patriots&lt;/strong&gt;, throwing four interceptions that turned him into the target of widespread memes and harsh reactions criticizing his poor play in such a crucial playoff game, all within the first half.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jason Page weighed in on Stroud’s situation on X (@thebackpage):&lt;em&gt; “I hate to make this kind of proclamation in the middle of a game, when there’s still plenty of time left. &lt;strong&gt;But you simply cannot win in the playoffs with someone like CJ Stroud &lt;/strong&gt;making the kinds of decisions and throws he’s making.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Not all of the backlash was directed solely at Stroud, who was throwing some glaringly poor passes against a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots&quot;&gt;Patriots&lt;/a&gt; defense that looked razor-sharp&lt;/strong&gt; at home. Bobby Burack of OutKick used the Texans quarterback’s rough night to take aim at &lt;strong&gt;ESPN for what he viewed as embarrassing commentary&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Ryan Clark is on TV right now saying CJ Stroud deserves a pass. To recap, Clark said Josh Allen has ‘no excuses,’ Lamar Jackson isn’t to blame because football is a team sport, and Stroud isn’t at fault because of injuries. &lt;strong&gt;Stroud and Clark share an agent, David Mulugheta. &lt;/strong&gt;Shame on ESPN for allowing this guy to be part of playoff game coverage,”&lt;/em&gt; Burack wrote on X (@burackbobby_).&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;No mercy for Stroud after a brutal first half&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Some of the backlash directed at Stroud even included calls for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans&quot;&gt;Texans&lt;/a&gt;’ head coach to&lt;strong&gt; pull the quarterback and give Davis Mills a chance&lt;/strong&gt;, pointing out that Mills had already helped steady the team when Stroud was injured earlier in the season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Now it’s on DeMeco Ryans. You have to go to Davis Mills at this point. You can’t allow your team to lose because &lt;strong&gt;you’re unwilling to pull the plug (for this game) on your franchise QB.&lt;/strong&gt; It has to be Davis Mills in the second half. Otherwise, it’s not just a CJ Stroud problem,” &lt;/em&gt;Jason Page wrote on X.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Stroud just throws it up while under pressure. Sometimes it’s better to take the sack, here’s a perfect example of that. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Leads to a Pats pick-6 &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/1UT2yZsEvp&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/1UT2yZsEvp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— NFL Interceptions (@interceptnfl) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/interceptnfl/status/2012994635853934706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 18, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;CJ Stroud after every interception &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/agJTZRYrGD&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/agJTZRYrGD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— kc (@idkimcasey) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/idkimcasey/status/2013003471683776680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 18, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;CJ Stroud with the Patriots &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/M2ZjYrGyli&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/M2ZjYrGyli&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯 (@xJahstin) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/xJahstin/status/2013002144820179203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 18, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;“CJ, we have the best defense in the league…we need you to literally just hand it off every play and we win the game.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;CJ Stroud – &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/X6PDClk1yq&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/X6PDClk1yq&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Tyler (@I_AM_WILDCAT) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/I_AM_WILDCAT/status/2012995469245374474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 18, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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CJ Stroud throws 4 interceptions in first half vs Patriots: Best memes and reactions

CJ Stroud throws 4 interceptions in first half vs Patriots: Best memes and reactions - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Amid a relatively quiet offseason for the &lt;strong&gt;Atlanta Braves&lt;/strong&gt;, the team has suddenly found itself in the spotlight due to two significant developments: speculation around &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-verlander&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Justin Verlander&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s interest in joining the team and a crucial setback just ahead of Opening Day.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Braves announced via their official social media channels that they will be without a key player for the season opener. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“INF Ha-Seong Kim sustained a hand injury while in Korea and underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; the team revealed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following the surgery, Kim is expected to be sidelined for 4-5 months, leaving the Braves without the services of the Korean infielder as they gear up for the regular season. &lt;strong&gt;This unforeseen challenge forces the team to explore alternatives to fill the gap in their lineup.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Originally acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays halfway through last season, &lt;strong&gt;Ha-Seong Kim was poised to make a significant contribution to the Braves in 2026.&lt;/strong&gt; He was considered a key offseason addition following last year’s campaign.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/18162825/Ha-Seong-Kim-celebrating-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Ha-Seong Kim celebrating&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-564719&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Ha-Seong Kim #9 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with teammates.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Kim’s impact in his debut season with the Braves&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite an overall disappointing end to the Braves’ season, Kim emerged as a valuable asset during his brief tenure on the field. His performance convinced Atlanta of his potential, &lt;strong&gt;prompting the team to secure him for the 2026 season with a one-year contract.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/veteran-pitcher-justin-verlander-might-join-al-east-team-this-season&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Games Played: 24&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Batting Average: .253&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Home Runs: 3&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;RBIs: 12&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;OPS: .684&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fielding %: .982&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Braves’ projected lineup without Kim&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Kim unexpectedly sidelined just as the regular season looms, the Braves are now tasked &lt;strong&gt;with reorganizing their roster to establish their Opening Day lineup in his absence.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The projected lineup is as follows:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ronald Acuña Jr. RF&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ozzie Albies 2B&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Austin Riley 3B&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Matt Olson 1B&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michael Harris II CF&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jurickson Profar LF&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Drake Baldwin DH&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sean Murphy C&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mauricio Dubon SS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;696d512f3a480cbb486184e0&quot; data-title=&quot;Can the Braves find a replacement for Kim?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Braves deliver concerning update ahead of opening day amid Justin Verlander’s uncertainty

Braves deliver concerning update ahead of opening day amid Justin Verlander's uncertainty - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Most of &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt;’s top free agents have either finalized deals or are trending in that direction. However, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; remains available, and his market still appears wide open. While the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; continue to do their due diligence on the star outfielder, the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt; have reportedly reached a conclusion.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; have made it clear that Bellinger is their top priority in the 2026 offseason. However, &lt;strong&gt;there are certain lengths the Bronx Bombers are unwilling to go to&lt;/strong&gt;—even if it means watching Bellinger join their cross-town rival Mets as a free agent.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Yankees have made an internal decision &lt;strong&gt;not to engage in a bidding war for Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt; if &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt; or anyone else swoops in with a blow-away offer,” &lt;/em&gt;as reported by&lt;em&gt; The Star Ledger&lt;/em&gt;’s Bob Klapisch. &lt;em&gt;“They’re &lt;strong&gt;prepared to let Bellinger walk&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Yankees’ reasoning&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While many fans may not agree with the team’s decision, it is not without merit. New York has already had its offer turned down by Bellinger and his camp—and it’s not as if the Yankees were offering pennies on the dollar.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Instead, the Bronx Bombers believe &lt;strong&gt;their five-year, $155–160 million proposal&lt;/strong&gt;—including two opt-outs—was more than fair enough to reach an agreement with the star outfielder and first baseman. However, Bellinger remains firm in his stance, demanding a seven-year commitment for his next &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; contract.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/ny-yankees-look-to-boost-key-player-amid-rumors-of-potential-cody-bellinger-return&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;Other options for Yankees&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Yankees will not be pressured by Bellinger and his agent, Scott Boras, into a deal they are unwilling to make. Seven years is two too many for New York, and it’s becoming crystal clear: &lt;strong&gt;Bellinger will either sign for five years or suit up in a different uniform,&lt;/strong&gt; leaving the Pinstripes behind after just one season in the Bronx.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There is a &lt;strong&gt;scenario in which all of this is part of Hal Steinbrenner and the Yankees’ plan &lt;/strong&gt;to leverage negotiations in their favor. However, with Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, and other top free agents already off the board, it would be a risky approach for New York, as there is no clear backup plan if they fail to re-sign Bellinger.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even if Bellinger does head elsewhere in 2026, all hope may not be lost for the Pinstripers. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-seen-as-perfect-fit-to-land-all-star-if-cody-bellinger-joins-bo-bichette-in-mets&quot;&gt;Yankees are seen as a perfect landing spot for an All-Star if Bellinger signs with the Mets&lt;/a&gt;. Perhaps, Bellinger is the price to pay for New York to go after St. Louis Cardinals star Brendan Donovan.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;696d4fc83a480cbb486184df&quot; data-title=&quot;Who will Bellinger sign with?&quot; data-options=&quot;5&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

NY Yankees make final decision on Cody Bellinger despite NY Mets threat

NY Yankees make final decision on Cody Bellinger despite NY Mets threat - Bolavip US

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Houston Texans&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; quarterback &lt;strong&gt;CJ Stroud&lt;/strong&gt; sent multiple interceptions in the first half of the Divisional Round against the &lt;strong&gt;New England Patriots&lt;/strong&gt;. Amid the quarterback’s struggles, injured star running back &lt;strong&gt;Joe Mixon&lt;/strong&gt; took to his socials to deliver a simple message.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mannnnn I wish I was playing&lt;/strong&gt;…&lt;/em&gt;” &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-mixon&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Mixon&lt;/a&gt; posted just after CJ Stroud’s third interception of the four he threw in the first half against the Patriots. Mixon missed all season due to a foot injury suffered before the season started.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mixon signed for the Texans last season and he earned Pro Bowl honors&lt;/strong&gt;. He racked up 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns. Given that the Texans ranked 22nd in rushing yards per game, it’s safe to say that Mixon was sorely missed by Houston.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Mixon would likely still not be enough &lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;CJ Stroud’s regression is literally a disaster. After a historically good rookie year, the hype was big and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cj-stroud&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Stroud&lt;/a&gt; showed potential to be one of the best QBs in the NFL. Fast forward two years, and &lt;strong&gt;Stroud is the weak link of an otherwise excellent team &lt;/strong&gt;in pretty much all facets of the game.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;CJ Stroud throws a pick six — colossal mistake: &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/vGKQYInnLR&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/vGKQYInnLR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/AryePulliNFL/status/2012994336091185415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 18, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Even if Mixon was playing, Stroud’s mistakes are tough to get around. The Texans literally have the best defense in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;, they have good-to-very-good wideouts and with Mixon, a top-tier back too. However, &lt;strong&gt;none of that matters if your quarterback gifts the game away.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/what-happened-to-dalton-schultz-and-what-is-the-texans-te-depth-chart&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;Stroud also had an erratic Wild Card Round game&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Texans blew the Steelers out in the Wild Card Round, but it wasn’t thanks to Stroud, it was despite him. &lt;strong&gt;Stroud had three turnovers, including a red zone pick against Pittsburgh&lt;/strong&gt;. He was, once again, the player who failed to deliver for Houston.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In fact, two of the touchdowns in that game were scored by the defense. Hence, it’s a very bad streak Stroud is in. Not to mention, &lt;strong&gt;Stroud is on the verge of making the team decide if it will pay him a second contract or not&lt;/strong&gt;. Right now, paying him could be seen as a mistake.&lt;/p&gt;

Joe Mixon drops six-word message as CJ Stroud throws multiple interceptions vs Patriots - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pachuca&quot;&gt;Pachuca&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off against&lt;strong&gt; Club America &lt;/strong&gt;in a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/liga-mx&quot;&gt;Liga MX&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;Clausura 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Matchday 3 clash. Fans in the United States can find full broadcast details, kickoff times, and streaming options to watch the game live. Here’s everything you need to know.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100543762-17011952?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Pachuca vs Club America in the US on DirecTV Stream]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/club-america&quot;&gt;Club America&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s Clausura campaign has opened on an unexpectedly shaky note, with the reigning giants still searching for their first win after stumbling to a 2–0 home loss against &lt;strong&gt;Atletico San Luis&lt;/strong&gt; on Matchday 2, leaving &lt;em&gt;Las Aguilas&lt;/em&gt; with just one point from their first two matches.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While it’s still early in the tournament and there’s time to steady the ship, the urgency is already building for a statement result. &lt;strong&gt;Pachuca &lt;/strong&gt;arrive in a more confident position after rebounding from a season-opening defeat by taking down &lt;strong&gt;Leon&lt;/strong&gt; last week, and now they’ll look to fight for the top of the standings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Pachuca vs Club America match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pachuca &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Club America &lt;/strong&gt;in the Matchday 3 of the&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Liga MX Clausura 2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;this&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Sunday, January 18.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Kickoff is scheduled for&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;8:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/17203221/Elias-Montiel-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-564139&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Elias Montiel of Pachuca – Hector Vivas/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Pachuca vs Club America: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 8:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 7:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 6:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 5:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Pachuca vs Club America in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Liga MX&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Pachuca &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Club America &lt;/strong&gt;will be available for viewers in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100543762-17011952?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;DirecTV Stream&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Other options: TUDN.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Pachuca vs Club America live in the USA: Liga MX Clausura 2026

Where to watch Pachuca vs Club America live in the USA: Liga MX Clausura 2026 - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears&quot;&gt;Chicago Bears&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 NFL season. Ben Johnson has done an extraordinary job in his first year as head coach after a magnificent run with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-lions&quot;&gt;Detroit Lions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; as offensive coordinator.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In addition, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caleb-williams&quot;&gt;Caleb Williams&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; took a huge leap forward, posting star-level numbers: 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns, and only 7 interceptions. That led the Bears to win the NFC North.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the Wild Card round, Williams led a furious comeback with 25 points in the fourth quarter to eliminate the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers&quot;&gt;Green Bay Packers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. That gave them the chance to host the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round, a blockbuster matchup with Matthew Stafford.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is DJ Moore playing for Bears against Rams?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;DJ Moore is expected to play for the Chicago Bears against the Los Angeles Rams. The wide receiver was listed with a foot injury that limited him in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;However, Moore was a full participant in Friday’s practice and had no designation on the final injury report, so he should be ready to play. A very important update for Caleb Williams’ offense.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The winner of the matchup between the Bears and the Rams will face the Seahawks in Seattle in the NFC Championship Game. A victory for Chicago would be an impressive achievement for Ben Johnson early in his rebuilding process.&lt;/p&gt;


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