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NFL | Cade Klubnik makes good impression Fri Jan 23, 11:51 PM
Clemson University QB Cade Klubnik was 'by far the best quarterback prospect' during practice for the East-West Shrine Bowl Friday, Jan. 23, according to Alan Saunders of Steeler Now.
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Broncos | AFC Championship injury report for Broncos Fri Jan 23, 06:32 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 23, and has been ruled out of the AFC Championship game. RB J.K. Dobbins (foot) was limited during practice but has been ruled out. TE Lucas Krull (foot) and LB Drew Sanders (ankle) fully participated in practice but have been ruled out. C Alex Forsyth (ankle), WR Troy Franklin (hamstring) and S JL Skinner (quadriceps) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. C Luke Wattenberg (shoulder) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. WR Pat Bryant (concussion) and OT Frank Crum (ankle) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Broncos | Bo Nix ruled out Fri Jan 23, 06:01 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 23, and has been ruled out of the AFC Championship game.
| Footballguys view: After undergoing ankle surgery, Nix is done for the year. Even if the Broncos pull out this win, Jaret Stidham or another quarterback would start in the Super Bowl. Nix is eying a return at the start of the 2026 season. Stidham will start in his absence. |
Seahawks | NFC Championship injury report for Seahawks Fri Jan 23, 05:35 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 23, but has been ruled out of the NFC Championship game. OT Amari Kight (knee) did not practice and is listed as doubtful. FB Robbie Ouzts (neck) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. QB Sam Darnold (oblique) and WR Cooper Kupp (non-injury) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. TE Elijah Arroyo (knee), OT Charles Cross (foot), RB George Holani (hamstring), LB Tyrice Knight (shoulder), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), LB Uchenna Nwosu (hamstring), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury) and DE Leonard Williams (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold on track to play Fri Jan 23, 05:16 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 23, but is not on the injury report for the NFC Championship game.
| Footballguys view: Darnold played through this injury last week, and there's no expectation he won't again this week. He'll have a tough matchup against a strong Rams' defense, but his upside always keeps him on the radar as a player to watch. |
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Bills | Philip Rivers set to interview for HC vacancy Fri Jan 23, 01:15 PM
Former NFL QB Philip Rivers will interview for the head coaching vacancy of the Buffalo Bills on Friday, Jan. 23.
| Footballguys view: After essentially operating as an on-field NFL coach who was throwing the ball for the Colts, Rivers will hope to make the jump from high school coaching to the pros. Josh Allen's physical traits are undeniable, but a bit of coaching from someone with a deep understanding of pre-snap coverage and disguises could help him elevate to a new level and extend his career. |
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NFL | Fernando Mendoza declares for NFL Draft Fri Jan 23, 11:00 AM
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft Friday, Jan. 23.
| Footballguys view: After a miraculous season ending with a National Championship, Mendoza will leave college after his junior season to join the NFL Draft. Expectations are that he'll be the top pick. The Raiders are coming off a down season. However, they have some young and exciting pieces in place and about $92 million in salary cap space, the second-most of any team this offseason. The Raiders still need to find a coach, but things could be looking up quickly in Las Vegas. |
Seahawks | Thursday practice report for SEA Thu Jan 22, 07:44 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Charles Cross (foot), OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee) and OT Amari Kight (knee) did not participate in practice. OG Bryce Cabeldue (knee), QB Sam Darnold (oblique), and FB Robbie Ouzts (neck) were limited during practice. TE Elijah Arroyo (knee), RB George Holani (hamstring), LB Tyrice Knight (shoulder), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), LB Uchenna Nwosu (hamstring), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury), LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) and DE Leonard Williams (non-injury) fully participated in practice.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold listed as limited Thu Jan 22, 07:24 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 22.
| Footballguys view: There's little doubt that Darnold is going to play in the NFC Championship Game against the Rams. The divisional rivals know each other well and split the season series. So long as Darnold takes care of the ball, Seattle can advance to the Super Bowl. |
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Broncos | Thursday practice report for Broncos Thu Jan 22, 05:45 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 22. RB J.K. Dobbins (foot), C Alex Forsyth (ankle) and WR Troy Franklin (hamstring) were limited during practice. WR Pat Bryant (concussion), OT Frank Crum (ankle), TE Lucas Krull (foot), LB Drew Sanders (ankle), S JL Skinner (quadriceps) and C Luke Wattenberg (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Broncos | Bo Nix remains sidelined Thu Jan 22, 05:34 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 22.
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Dolphins | Miami wants to interview Jerrod Johnson Thu Jan 22, 11:09 AM
Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson has been requested for an interview by the Miami Dolphins for their offensive coordinator post.
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Buccaneers | Zac Robinson lands with Tampa Thu Jan 22, 09:34 AM
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is finalizing a deal to become the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator Thursday, Jan. 22.
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Seahawks | Seattle's Wednesday practice report Wed Jan 21, 07:27 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Charles Cross (foot), OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee) and OT Amari Kight (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 21. OG Bryce Cabeldue (knee), QB Sam Darnold (oblique), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), LB Uchenna Nwosu (hamstring), FB Robbie Ouzts (neck), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury) and DE Leonard Williams (non-injury) were limited during practice. TE Elijah Arroyo (knee), RB George Holani (hamstring), LB Tyrice Knight (shoulder) and LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold listed as limited Wed Jan 21, 07:15 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 21.
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Broncos | Wednesday practice report for Broncos Wed Jan 21, 06:35 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 21. WR Pat Bryant (concussion), RB J.K. Dobbins (foot), C Alex Forsyth (ankle) and WR Troy Franklin (hamstring) were limited during practice. OT Frank Crum (ankle), TE Lucas Krull (foot), LB Drew Sanders (ankle), S JL Skinner (quadriceps) and C Luke Wattenberg (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Broncos | Bo Nix does not practice Wed Jan 21, 06:27 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 21.
Link to story Buccaneers | Zac Robinson gets second interview for OC vacancy Wed Jan 21, 03:49 PM
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson interviewed for the offensive coordinator vacancy of the Pittsburgh Steelers for a second time on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
| Footballguys view: Robinson is a Sean McVay disciple, but his offense did not pop with the Falcons. Perhaps that was the bad quarterback play, and it looks like the Steelers are quite interested. Running a McVay/Shanahan system, Robinson would emphasize wide-zone concepts and the ground game on offense. |
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Bills | Josh Allen may need foot surgery Wed Jan 21, 11:51 AM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (foot) might need a foot procedure in the offseason, according to general manager Brandon Beane.
| Footballguys view: The operation would not keep him out long enough to jeopardize his participation in OTAs. However, the Bills might choose to ease him into action during the offseason. After years of falling short with Sean McDermott, Allen is looking to make (and win) a Super Bowl for the first time in his career. |
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Packers | Kyle McCord signed to future/reserve contract Tue Jan 20, 03:54 PM
Free agent QB Kyle McCord (Eagles) signed with the Green Bay Packers on a future/reserve contract on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Link to story Dolphins | Miami could include draft pick to deal Tua Tagovailoa Tue Jan 20, 12:09 AM
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is not expected to return on his 'current deal,' in the opinion of ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques, who writes that trading Tagovailoa 'will be tricky' based on his level of play and money remaining on his contract. Louis-Jacques adds that the Dolphins could 'sweeten' any trade package for their quarterback by 'including a draft pick.'
| Footballguys view: Louis-Jacques explained that cutting Tagovailoa would result in a $99 million dead cap hit, whether it's all at once this season or spread across the next two seasons; trading him will be tricky considering his play over the past two seasons and the money he's owed. After an injury-shortened 2024 season, Tagovailoa led the NFL in interceptions at the time of his benching this season with a career-high 15, while sporting a career-low 37.4 QBR. This is a situation fantasy investors will want to monitor. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams was pressured in 2025 Tue Jan 20, 12:08 AM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams was hurried a league-leading 94 times during the 2025 regular season and also led the league by being blitzed 174 times during the season.
| Footballguys view: The Bears experienced a significant turnaround in Ben Johnson's first season as coach. They went from five wins in 2024 to 11 in 2025 en route to the NFC North title. The Bears won their first playoff game in 15 seasons when they beat the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round on Jan. 10. Williams was a big part of it, but there are areas in which both the QB and his team must improve. In particular, Williams said he plans to address his accuracy and footwork during the offseason. We'll be following his progress all offseason. |
Seahawks | Sam Darnold to be day-to-day this week Tue Jan 20, 12:04 AM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) will be day-to-day this week, according to head coach Mike Macdonald. 'Balancing making sure we get enough reps at the proper tempo, with the proper looks, you know, and getting Sam the reps he needs,' Macdonald said Monday, Jan. 19.
| Footballguys view: Darnold, who played through an oblique injury suffered in last Thursday's practice, Macdonald said there were no setbacks. "To my knowledge, he's good," Macdonald said. "He didn't make it worse or anything, but I'm sure he's sore. This is something that we're going to have to navigate the rest of the week." Macdonald said there was almost no doubt that Darnold would play, even on the day the injury happened, both because of the way he responded to the setback and because of the toughness he has shown the team this season. We'll be monitoring Darnold's progress all week. Stay tuned. |
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49ers | No surgery for Brock Purdy Mon Jan 19, 03:39 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) said he will not need surgery on the toe injury he dealt with during the season.
| Footballguys view: Purdy suffered a turf toe and AC joint sprain in his left shoulder in Week 1 that sidelined him for two games. He aggravated the toe injury in his Week 4 return and missed six more games. Purdy played well when healthy, completing 230 of 342 attempts for 2,569 yards, 22 touchdowns, and three INTs. He also ran the ball 47 times for 208 yards and three scores. Despite injuries to him and being shorthanded, Purdy's 19.9 points per game over nine games ranked sixth among all QBs. |
Rams | Rams survive to advance to NFC Championship Game Sun Jan 18, 10:12 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 20 of his 42 passes for 258 yards in a 20-17 overtime win over the Chicago Bears in the Divisional Round. RB Kyren Williams rushed for a team-high 87 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries and added four grabs four 30 yards. RB Blake Corum was held in check, finishing with six carries for 19 yards. WR Puka Nacua and TE Colby Parkinson tied for the team lead with 56 receiving yards. Parkinson caught three passes, and Nacua had five receptions to go along with two carries for six yards. Davante Adams was limited to two catches for 24 yards, and TE Tyler Higbee had just one catch for 27 yards. WR Jordan Whittington finished with two receptions for 35 yards. S Kamren Curl turned in a standout performance, logging a team-high 13 tackles, including seven solo stops, and an interception. LB Nathan Landman finished with 10 tackles, including five solo stops, and CB Cobie Durant had two tackles, three passes defensed and a pair of interceptions.
| Footballguys view: The Rams' offense -- a unit that led the league in offensive DVOA during the regular season -- struggled for much of their 20-17 divisional-round win against the Chicago Bears. Through three quarters, the Rams had 174 yards, their fewest of the season, according to ESPN Research. But the Rams' defense stepped up when they needed to most, with safety Kam Curl intercepting a Caleb Williams pass in overtime to give Los Angeles the ball back at their 22-yard line. While not a pretty game for the Rams, it was enough to send them to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since they won Super Bowl LVI during the 2021 season. Now get ready for Rams vs. Seahawks Part III. |
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Bears | Chicago bounced from playoffs in overtime Sun Jan 18, 10:01 PM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams completed 23 of his 42 passes for 257 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round. He added 40 rushing yards on five carries. RB D'Andre Swift rushed 19 times for 76 yards, and RB Kyle Monangai chipped in 36 rushing yards on 13 carries and caught four passes for 36 yards. TE Colston Loveland caught four passes for a team-high 56 yards, and WR DJ Moore had 52 receiving yards and a touchdown on a team-high five catches. WR Rome Odunze gained 44 receiving yards on two receptions, WR Luther Burden III added three catches for 24 yards, and TE Cole Kmet finished with three grabs for 31 yards and a game-tying touchdown that forced overtime. S Jaquan Brisker led the way on defense with a team-high 14 tackles, including eight solo stops, a sack and two passes defensed. CB Kyler Gordon, DE Montez Sweat and DE Dominique Robinson all recorded a sack in the loss.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Courtney Cronin wrote, "They were the Cardiac Bears until the very end." After facing a seven-point deficit late in the game, Williams squeezed one more drop of fourth-quarter magic when he found Kmet in the corner of the north end zone at Soldier Field for a 14-yard touchdown to force the extra period. The Bears failed to score after their sole possession of overtime ended with Williams throwing an interception, his third of the game. Nonetheless, Ben Johnson's first year with the Bears was a resounding success despite Chicago falling short of reaching the title game as the NFC's No. 2 seed. The Bears finished with 11 wins in the regular season and their first playoff win in 15 years when they beat the Packers in the wild-card round. |
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Steelers | Pittsburgh would welcome Aaron Rodgers back Sun Jan 18, 08:41 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers remain open to an Aaron Rodgers reunion in 2026, even though it's unlikely because of Mike Tomlin's resignation, sources told ESPN.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers, 42, did not commit to retiring or returning to the Steelers during his conversations with the organization, and wants to take time away before deciding his future. Whoever the defending AFC North champion Steelers pick for their next head coach likely would factor into Rodgers' decision. Steelers team president Art Rooney II made it clear last week that Tomlin's resignation reduced the chances of Rodgers returning to Pittsburgh in 2026. The 10-time Pro Bowler signed with the Steelers last year in large part to play for Tomlin. We'll be watching for more. |
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Broncos | Coach confident in Jarret Stidham Sun Jan 18, 08:18 PM
Denver Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham will be 'ready to go' for the AFC Championship Game, according to head coach Sean Payton. 'But one of Stiddy's strengths is his mental aptitude and his progressions and understanding plays,' Payton said. 'He's very accurate. He's a got a lot to his ball.'
| Footballguys view: Stidham is a seventh-year veteran backup but made just one appearance in the 2025 season, logging four snaps in Denver's Week 8 win over Dallas. He hasn't seen extended action since 2023, when he started the final two games of the season in place of the shelved Russell Wilson. As NFL.com notes, the Broncos boast a top-tier defense, but injured starter Bo Nix is the engine that makes their offense go. Nonetheless, Payton said he knows his team will respond with a Super Bowl berth on the line next week. "Stiddy's ready, and we'll be ready for the next challenge." |
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Broncos | Ben DiNucci signed to practice squad Sun Jan 18, 08:02 PM
Free-agent QB Ben DiNucci signed with the practice squad of the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 18.
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NFL | Haynes King leads West QBs in Shrine Bowl Sun Jan 18, 06:32 PM
UConn QB Joe Fagnano, Iowa QB Mark Gronowski, Georgia Tech QB Haynes King and Louisville QB Miller Moss are on the West roster at the East-West Shrine Bowl at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
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Patriots | New England advances to AFC Championship Game Sun Jan 18, 06:22 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 16-of-27 passes for 179 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans, advancing to face the Denver Broncos on the road in the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 25. RB Rhamondre Stevenson (eye) returned to finish with 16 carries and 70 yards, while adding four receptions for 11 yards on four targets. Rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson had 12 runs for 25 yards, while adding a catch for minus-2 yards on two targets. WR Kayshon Boutte hauled in three receptions for a game-high 75 yards and a TD on five targets, with WR Stefon Diggs posted four receptions, 40 yards and a TD on a team-best six targets. WR DeMario Douglas also had two catches for 36 yards and a score, with TE Austin Hooper posting a 14-yard grab on two targets, TE Hunter Henry posting a 5-yard catch on two targets and CB Christian Gonzalez leading the team with nine total stops and six solo tackles with a pass defensed. CB Marcus Jones had two stops with two passes defensed and a 26-yard interception for touchdown.
| Footballguys view: Like the other teams remaining in these playoffs, the Patriots have their own flaws but have overcome them in resounding fashion through two playoff games by turning up the intensity defensively and riding the wave of excitement at home. They're now one game from returning to the Super Bowl -- Sunday's AFC Championship Game at the Bo Nix-less Denver Broncos -- a reality that would have been inconceivable just one year ago. |
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Texans | Houston eliminated in AFC Divisional Round Sun Jan 18, 06:18 PM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 20-of-47 passes for 212 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions in the AFC Divisional Round playoff game loss to the New England Patriots. RB Woody Marks rushed 14 times for just 17 yards, while posting two receptions for 19 yards, and RB Nick Chubb ran four times for 14 yards, while going without a catch on a single target. WR Jayden Higgins led the team with six receptions, 59 yards and 10 targets, while TE Dalton Schultz (calf) had two grabs for 47 yards before leaving with a calf injury. WR Xavier Hutchinson had four catches for 44 yards on 3 targets, TE Harrison Bryant had 21 yards on three catches with six targets and TE Cade Stover (knee) had a 2-yard reception on three targets before leaving with a knee ailment. WR Christian Kirk had two catches, 20 yards and a TD on six targets.
| Footballguys view: The Texans, who rolled into Foxboro on a 10-game win streak and with a defense playing as well as any defense east of Seattle, had a golden opportunity. But, as ESPN.com's Dan Graziano suggested, C.J. Stroud was catastrophically bad in the first half, throwing four interceptions and putting his team into a hole from which even its stifling defense could not extract itself. This performance came six days after Stroud fumbled five times and turned the ball over three times in a wild-card-round victory over the Steelers that was closer in the fourth quarter than it should have been. So, the Texans have work to do this offseason. |
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Bears | Divisional Playoffs Chicago Bears inactives Sun Jan 18, 05:06 PM
The Chicago Bears have declared OT Braxton Jones, LB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, CB Nick McCloud, QB Case Keenum, WR Jahdae Walker and LB Ruben Hyppolite II inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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Rams | Divisional Playoffs Los Angeles Rams inactives Sun Jan 18, 05:05 PM
The Los Angeles Rams have declared OT D.J. Humphries, RB Jarquez Hunter, QB Stetson Bennett, S Tanner Ingle, CB Derion Kendrick, TE Nick Vannett and WR Tutu Atwell inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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NFL | East QB Shrine Bowl roster full of draft prospects Sun Jan 18, 03:34 PM
Kansas QB Jalon Daniels, Virginia Tech QB Kyron Drones, Clemson QB Cade Klubnik and Texas Tech QB Behren Morton highlight the East roster prospects at the East-West Shrine Bowl at Ford Center at The Star on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Link to story 49ers | Brock Purdy struggled against good teams Sun Jan 18, 01:44 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy had four wins in seven games against playoff teams in 2025, posting a 79.6 passer rating with 18.9 points per game (PPG) on offense, while going 4-0 with a 123.9 passer rating and 38.0 PPG against non-playoff teams.
| Footballguys view: It's not fair to put all of this on Purdy. Health was an issue throughout the 49ers' 2025 season. Purdy was one of many 49ers who missed time due to injury. Purdy, George Kittle, offensive tackle Trent Williams, and wide receivers Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings all got banged up during the year. Kittle, in particular, missed six regular-season contests and left San Francisco's wild-card win with a torn Achilles. The injury bug also bit the defense. The good news? The pieces are in place for a turnaround, and there's plenty of fantasy production possible with better health. |
Texans | Divisional Playoffs Houston Texans inactives Sun Jan 18, 01:36 PM
The Houston Texans have declared WR Justin Watson, CB Alijah Huzzie, RB Jawhar Jordan, OT Trent Brown, QB Graham Mertz and WR Nico Collins inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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Patriots | Divisional Playoffs New England Patriots inactives Sun Jan 18, 01:33 PM
The New England Patriots have declared TE CJ Dippre, CB Kobee Minor, DE Bradyn Swinson, QB Tommy DeVito, OT Caedan Wallace, OT Marcus Bryant and DT Eric Gregory inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
Link to story 49ers | San Francisco eliminated in emphatic fashion Sat Jan 17, 11:37 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 15 of his 27 passes for 140 yards and an interception and rushed five times for 37 yards and lost a fumble in a 41-6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round. RB Christian McCaffrey (stinger) dealt with a stinger but managed 11 carries for 35 yards and caught five passes for 39 yards, and RB Jordan James added six carries for 28 yards and caught a seven-yard pass. TE Jake Tonges (foot) caught five passes for a team-high 59 yards before exiting with a foot injury, and WR Jauan Jennings had two grabs for 23 yards. WR Ricky Pearsall and WR Kendrick Bourne were both targeted twice, but neither caught a pass, and WR Demarcus Robinson gained a yard on his only catch. LB Dee Winters tied for the team lead with nine tackles, including three tackles for loss, and LB Eric Kendricks also had nine stops. S Malik Mustapha chipped in eight tackles and a sack.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers offense came in shorthanded due to injuries and then lost Jake Tonges during the game and also didn't have Christian McCaffrey for part of the game. It was just too much for them to overcome against a great and balanced team like Seattle. The 49ers overachieved when you consider what they lost to injury, but the team needs to figure out what they seem to have such bad injury luck. |
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Seahawks | Seattle cruises to NFC title game Sat Jan 17, 10:35 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 12 of his 17 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown in a 41-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round. RB Kenneth Walker III rushed 19 times for 106 yards and three touchdowns and caught three passes for 29 yards. WR Cooper Kupp caught five passes for a team-high 60 yards, and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba had three grabs for 19 yards and a score. WR Rashid Shaheed gained 27 yards on two carries, and he returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown. TE AJ Barner was not targeted, but he did have a two-yard carry. LB Ernest Jones IV had six tackles and an interception, and DL Leonard Williams and DL DeMarcus Lawrence both recorded a sack.
| Footballguys view: The Seahawks scored on the first play of the game when Rashid Shaheed return the kickoff for a score, and they were up 17-0 at the end of the first quarter. It just got worse from there for the 49ers. The Seahawks pass offense didn't have to break a sweat, so it wasn't a big statistical game for Sam Darnold, but Ken Walker dominated a banged up 49ers defense and Darnold didn't show ill effects from the oblique injury he suffered during the practice last week. The Seahawks will host the NFC title game next week. |
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Broncos | Jarrett Stidham the next man up in Denver Sat Jan 17, 09:33 PM
Denver Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham is expected to start the AFC Championship Game with QB Sam Ehlinger serving as the backup, following the season-ending ankle injury to QB Bo Nix (ankle).
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Broncos | Surgery for Bo Nix Sat Jan 17, 09:28 PM
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair a fractured bone in his right ankle on Tuesday, Jan. 20, according to head coach Sean Payton.
| Footballguys view: We'll watch the timeline for his recovery, but it's not expected that this would endanger him being ready for training camp. Nix played well enough to earn a chance to make the Super Bowl with one more win, but won't get the opportunity to play for that berth. We should be confident in his ability to rise to the occasion in the postseason going forward. |
Broncos | Bo Nix's season over after breaking ankle Sat Jan 17, 09:23 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) suffered a broken bone in his ankle during the Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, and he will miss the remainder of the postseason.
Link to story Broncos | Denver advances with overtime win Sat Jan 17, 08:19 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix completed 26 of his 46 passes for 279 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in a 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round. He also rushed 12 times for a team-high 29 yards. RB RJ Harvey finished with 20 rushing yards on six carries and caught five passes for 46 yards, and RB Jaleel McLaughlin gained 21 yards on four carries. WR Marvin Mims caught a touchdown while leading the team with both eight receptions and 93 receiving yards. WR Courtland Sutton finished with 53 yards on four receptions, and WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey caught two passes for 33 yards and a score. WR Pat Bryant (concussion) had three receptions for 32 yards before exiting the game, and TE Evan Engram caught one pass for seven yards. OT Frank Crum chipped in a seven-yard touchdown catch. On the defensive side of the ball, LB Alex Singleton led the way with a team-high 14 tackles, including 11 solo stops. S Talanoa Hufanga had 10 tackles, including seven solo stops, and forced a fumble. S P.J. Locke had nine tackles and an interception, and DE Malcolm Roach had five tackles, 1.5 sacks and three quarterback hits.
| Footballguys view: Nix made big throws in the first half and then late in the fourth quarter, but Josh Allen was able to overcome three turnovers in regulation to send the game to overtime. Nix led the team to a game-winning field goal after Allen's fourth turnover in overtime, but broke his ankle on the next to last play of the drive and will not be able to play in the AFC Championship game. Jarrett Stidham will start in the biggest game of his life as the Broncos will look to shock the football world by winning with their unheralded backup quarterback. |
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Bills | Buffalo bounced from playoffs in overtime Sat Jan 17, 08:17 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen completed 25 of his 39 pass attempts for 283 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in a 33-30 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round. He added 12 carries for 66 yards and lost two fumbles, and RB James Cook rushed 24 times for 117 yards, caught two passes for 24 yards and lost a fumble. RB Ray Davis didn't log a carry, but he did catch two passes for 33 yards. TE Dalton Kincaid caught six passes for a team-high 83 yards and a score, and WR Khalil Shakir finished with 75 receiving yards on a team-high seven receptions. WR Keon Coleman caught a 10-yard touchdown, and WR Mecole Hardan hauled in a four-yard score. TE Dawson Knox added three receptions for 32 yards, and WR Brandin Cooks caught two passes for 20 yards. S Cole Bishop recorded a team-high 12 tackles, including seven solo stops and two tackles for loss, and CB Cam Lewis finished with 10 tackles and two passes defensed.
| Footballguys view: A team can't expect to turn the ball over five times and win on the road in the playoffs, and yet the Bills had multiple to chance to do just that despite being down 23-10 in the second half. This one will haunt Josh Allen the most, as he hadn't committed a turnover in a long time in the postseason coming into this game. The Bills will go into another offseason wondering how to keep this from happening again. |
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Seahawks | Divisional Playoffs Seattle Seahawks inactives Sat Jan 17, 06:40 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have declared DT Rylie Mills, OT Mason Richman, OG Bryce Cabeldue, QB Jalen Milroe, DE Jared Ivey and OT Joshua Jones inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) is officially active for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Broncos | Divisional Playoffs Denver Broncos inactives Sat Jan 17, 03:05 PM
The Denver Broncos have declared DE Que Robinson, WR Elijah Moore, S Reese Taylor, DE Sai'vion Jones, QB Sam Ehlinger, TE Caleb Lohner and LB Karene Reid inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold confident that he will start Saturday Sat Jan 17, 12:40 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) will work out prior to the Divisional Round playoff game versus the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Jan. 17, before a final decision is made about whether he will be the team's starting quarterback. According to NFL Network's Steve Wyche, Darnold is confident that he will play.
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Seahawks | SEA remains hopeful Sam Darnold will play Sat Jan 17, 11:35 AM
Although Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) has not thrown a football since injuring his oblique Thursday, Jan. 15, the team believes that he will be able to start the Divisional Round playoff game versus the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Jan. 17.
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