Get all the sports news you need, direct to your inbox.Sign UpBy subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's and originally appeared on The fact that Doug Pederson elected to punt in overtime and settle for a tie against the Bengals on Sunday is a problem.The reason he did it is an even bigger one.Over the last few years, Pederson earned his reputation as one of the more aggressive head coaches in the NFL because he was able to show faith in his players. He has always trusted them to make those gutsy decisions pay off.It certainly doesn’t seem like Pederson trusts right now.Because if it was...…Get all the sports news you need, direct to your inbox.Sign UpBy subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's and originally appeared on The fact that Doug Pederson elected to punt in overtime and settle for a tie against the Bengals on Sunday is a problem.The reason he did it is an even bigger one.Over the last few years, Pederson earned his reputation as one of the more aggressive head coaches in the NFL because he was able to show faith in his players. He has always trusted them to make those gutsy decisions pay off.It certainly doesn’t seem like Pederson trusts right now.Because if it was...WW…

EaglesThe NFL has officially expanded its playoff format to 14 teams in time for the 2020 season. Starting with this upcoming season, the playoff field will expand from 12 to 14 teams, allowing one more wild-card team from each conference. Here are a few of the major points of this new format: • The AFC and NFC will each have seven playoff teams, but just the top seed from each conference will have a first-round bye in the playoffs. • In wild-card weekend, the other 12 teams will play — the No. 2 seeds will host 7s, the No. 3 seeds will host 6s and the No. 4...…EaglesThe NFL has officially expanded its playoff format to 14 teams in time for the 2020 season. Starting with this upcoming season, the playoff field will expand from 12 to 14 teams, allowing one more wild-card team from each conference. Here are a few of the major points of this new format: • The AFC and NFC will each have seven playoff teams, but just the top seed from each conference will have a first-round bye in the playoffs. • In wild-card weekend, the other 12 teams will play — the No. 2 seeds will host 7s, the No. 3 seeds will host 6s and the No. 4...WW…