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Seahawks | Seattle rides defense to Super Bowl win Mon Feb 9, 12:05 AM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 19 of his 38 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown and added five rushing yards in a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. RB Kenneth Walker III gained 135 yards on 27 carries and caught two passes for 26 yards, and RB George Holani chipped in six rushing yards on two carries and caught a seven-yard pass. WR Cooper Kupp finished with a team-high six receptions on 12 targets for 61 receiving yards, and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba hauled in four of his 10 targets for 27 yards. TE AJ Barner caught four passes for 54 yards and a touchdown, and WR Rashid Shaheed gained 27 yards on a pair of receptions. LB Ernest Jones led the defense with 11 tackles, including 10 solo stops, and LB Uchenna Nwosu returned an interception for a touchdown. S Julian Love also had an interception, and DT Byron Murphy II and DE Derick Hall both had two of Seattle's six sacks, and Murphy also recovered a fumble.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN's Dan Graziano wrote, "Led by defense and special teams, armed with a quarterback nobody believed in and run by a 38-year-old, second-year coach whose personality remains opaque to almost everyone outside of his building, the Seattle Seahawks kept their heads down and kept winning." And that coach, Mike Macdonald, is now the third-youngest head coach ever to win the Super Bowl -- and he did it in just his second season with the Seahawks. With Darnold heading into his second season in Seattle and MacDonald at the helm, the Seahawks' future is bright. |
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Patriots | New England's offense stifled in Super Bowl loss Mon Feb 9, 12:01 AM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 27 of his 43 passes for 295 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. Maye was also sacked six times and lost a fumble while gaining 35 rushing yards on five carries. RB Rhamondre Stevenson managed 23 rushing yards on seven carries and caught five passes for 40 yards and a touchdown. RB TreVeyon Henderson was held to 19 yards on six carries and caught three passes for 26 yards. WR Mack Hollins was a bright spot for the offense, catching four passes for a team-high 78 yards and a touchdown. WR DeMario Douglas added five catches for 45 yards, and WR Stefon Diggs finished with three catches for 37 yards. TE Hunter Henry caught three passes for 31 yards, and WR Kayshon Boutte caught one pass for 31 yards. S Craig Woodson finished with a team-high 10 tackles, including seven solo stops, and CB Marcus Jones joined him with seven solo stops. DT Milton Williams recorded three tackles, including two tackles for loss, and a sack.
| Footballguys view: While the defense kept the Patriots within reach most of the game, Maye struggled under pressure, and the offense sputtered when it mattered most. New England punted on all five of its non-kneel first-half possessions, generating just four total first downs. With the game still within reach, the offense fell flat, going three-and-out on its first three possessions of the third quarter -- its one first down on four drives in the quarter came via penalty. Maye made a few plays in the final frame, but it was too little, too late from the MVP runner-up. |
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Seahawks | Ty Okada briefly leaves game Sun Feb 8, 07:31 PM
Seattle Seahawks S Ty Okada (calf) suffered a calf injury during Super Bowl LX but has been able to return to the game.
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Jets | Walter Kusmirek will not return Sun Feb 8, 04:15 PM
New York Jets offensive assistant Walter Kusmirek will not return to the team next season, according to a source.
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Seahawks | Super Bowl injury report for Seattle Fri Feb 6, 06:12 PM
Seattle Seahawks FB Robbie Ouzts (neck) was limited during practice Friday, Feb. 6, and is listed as questionable for Super Bowl LX. OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. WR Jake Bobo (hand), OT Charles Cross (foot), QB Sam Darnold (oblique), S Nick Emmanwori (ankle), LB Ernest Jones (chest), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), S Julian Love (shoulder), FB Brady Russell (hand), TE Eric Saubert (hamstring), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury), LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) and DE Leonard Williams (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Seahawks | Thursday practice report for Seattle Thu Feb 5, 08:13 PM
Seattle Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Feb. 5, and FB Robbie Ouzts (neck) and OT Charles Cross (foot) were limited participants in the session. QB Sam Darnold (oblique), WR Jake Bobo (hand), LB Ernest Jones (chest), S Julian Love (shoulder), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury), DL DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), DL Leonard Williams (non-injury), FB Brady Russell (hand), OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee), LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) and TE Eric Saubert (hamstring) were full participants.
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Seahawks | Nick Emmanwori expected to play Thu Feb 5, 02:24 PM
Seattle Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori (ankle) is expected to play in Super Bowl LX, according to head coach Mike MacDonald.
| Footballguys view: Emmanwori did not practice on Thursday, but we believe that he'll play because of the size of the stage. That doesn't mean he'll be as effective as he usually is. The Seahawks have been a good run defense despite often playing with light boxes because of Emmanwori's prowess as a run defender. The Patriots will surely test him early and often on Sunday. |
Seahawks | Nick Emmanwori to undergo imaging Wed Feb 4, 11:02 PM
Seattle Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori (ankle) suffered an ankle injury late in practice Wednesday, Feb. 4, and will undergo imaging to determine the severity of the injury.
Link to story Seahawks | Wednesday practice report for Seattle Wed Feb 4, 08:09 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury), DL DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), DL Leonard Williams (non-injury), S Nick Emmanwori (ankle), FB Robbie Ouzts (neck), OT Charles Cross (foot) and OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee) were limited during practice Wednesday, Feb. 4. WR Jake Bobo (hand), LB Ernest Jones (chest), S Julian Love (shoulder), FB Brady Russell (hand), LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) and TE Eric Saubert (hamstring) were full participants.
| Footballguys view: Smith-Njigba is just getting some rest on a Wednesday before the big game. Darnold's oblique injury won't cause him to miss the game, but we'd like to see him fully practicing before the end of the week. |
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NFL | Interception for Deshon Singleton at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 03:14 PM
University of Nebraska S Deshon Singleton recorded four total stops with one solo tackle and an interception for the American Team at the 2026 Senior Bowl.
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Cardinals | Klint Kubiak meets in person with Arizona Sun Feb 1, 01:25 PM
Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak completed an in-person interview with the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, Jan. 31.
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Bills | Jim Leonhard officially hired Sat Jan 31, 03:35 PM
Denver Broncos defensive pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard was officially hired by the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 31, as their new defensive coordinator.
| Footballguys view: Leonhard is a fast-riser in coaching circles. He's only coached in the NFL for two seasons with the Broncos, but the former 10-year NFL safety is seen as a bright mind and future head coach. The Broncos' defense, ran by Vance Joseph, taught Leonhard a lot, and now he'll take those lessons to Buffalo. New Bills HC Joe Brady will run the offense, and now Leonhard is entrusted with a defense that needs improvement. |
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Vikings | Gerald Alexander hired Sat Jan 31, 12:58 PM
Former Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Gerald Alexander was named the Minnesota Vikings' new defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach Saturday, Jan. 31.
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Bills | Jim Leonhard expected to be named DC Sat Jan 31, 11:04 AM
Denver Broncos defensive passing game coordinator and assistant head coach Jim Leonhard is expected to be hired by the Buffalo Bills as their new defensive coordinator, according to multiple sources.
| Footballguys view: Leonhard is a fast-riser in coaching circles. He's only coached in the NFL for two seasons with the Broncos, but the former 10-year NFL safety is seen as a bright mind and future head coach. The Broncos' defense, ran by Vance Joseph, taught Leonhard a lot, and now he'll take those lessons to Buffalo. New Bills HC Joe Brady will run the offense, and now Leonhard is entrusted with a defense that needs improvement. |
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Seahawks | Friday injury report for Seahawks Fri Jan 30, 07:55 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Amari Kight (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 30, and is considered doubtful for Super Bowl LX at this point. FB Robbie Ouzts (neck) and FB Brady Russell (hand) were limited during practice and are considered questionable. LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) fully participated in practice but is considered questionable. OT Charles Cross (foot) and TE Eric Saubert (hamstring) did not practice but do not have designations on the initial injury report. WR Jake Bobo (hand), QB Sam Darnold (oblique), CB Josh Jobe (foot), LB Ernest Jones (chest) and OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee) were limited during practice but do not have designations. S Julian Love (shoulder) and LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the initial injury report.
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NFL | Bud Clark shining at Senior Bowl Thu Jan 29, 11:03 PM
Texas Christian S Bud Clark was a 'bona-fide ball magnet' during Senior Bowl practices, according to Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com, and Jeremiah believes Clark is a likely Day 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Seahawks | Thursday practice report for SEA Thu Jan 29, 07:22 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Charles Cross (foot), OT Amari Kight (knee) and TE Eric Saubert (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 29. WR Jake Bobo (hand), QB Sam Darnold (oblique), LB Ernest Jones (chest), OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee), S Julian Love (shoulder), FB Robbie Ouzts (neck), FB Brady Russell (hand) and LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) were limited during practice. LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) fully participated in practice. The Seahawks only held a walkthrough Thursday, so this is an estimation.
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Ravens | Jim Leonhard requested for BAL interview Thu Jan 29, 09:26 AM
Denver Broncos defensive passing game coordinator and assistant HC Jim Leonhard has been requested for an interview for the Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator post.
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Seahawks | Wednesday practice report for Seahawks Wed Jan 28, 05:56 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Amari Kight (knee) and LB Ernest Jones (chest) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 28. OT Charles Cross (foot), FB Robbie Ouzts (neck), WR Jake Bobo (hand), QB Sam Darnold (oblique), OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee), FB Brady Russell (hand), S Julian Love (shoulder), LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) and TE Eric Saubert (hamstring) were limited during practice. LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) fully participated in practice. The Seahawks did not hold a practice Wednesday, so the report is an estimation.
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Chargers | Jim Leonhard sought for Chargers interview Wed Jan 28, 10:08 AM
Denver Broncos defensive passing game coordinator and assistant head coach Jim Leonhard has been requested for an interview by the Los Angeles Chargers for their defensive coordinator opening.
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Rams | Kamren Curl not in team's 2026 plans? Mon Jan 26, 12:04 AM
Los Angeles Rams S Kamren Curl is set to be a free agent this offseason, and the chances of the team re-signing him are 'slim,' per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, who notes that the team recently signed fellow S Quentin Lake to a large extension and are unlikely to have multiple sizable contracts at that position.
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Rams | Rams come up just short of Super Bowl Sun Jan 25, 10:01 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 22 of his 35 passes for 374 yards and three touchdowns and gained 16 rushing yards on two carries in a 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game. RB Blake Corum gained a team-high 55 rushing yards on nine carries and caught three passes for 24 yards, and RB Kyren Williams rushed 10 times for 39 yards and had two receptions for 22 yards and a touchdown. WR Puka Nacua was open early and often, catching nine passes for 165 yards and a touchdown, and WR Davante Adams hauled in four passes for 89 yards and a score. TE Colby Parkinson finished with 62 receiving yards on three receptions, and TE Tyler Higbee caught his only target for 12 yards. LB Omar Speights recorded a team-high 11 tackles, including seven solo stops, and S Kamren Kinchens, DE Jared Verse and DL Braden Fiske all recorded a sack.
| Footballguys view: The Rams outgained the Seahawks 479 to 396, but Seattle was 4-of-5 in the red zone and had the only takeaway. The Rams were only 1-for-8 on third down. Stafford, who is a finalist for NFL MVP, threw a 9-yard touchdown to Williams, a 2-yarder to Davante Adams, and a 34-yarder to Nacua, who was named a finalist for the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award. Beyond that, even if head coach Sean McVay loses an assistant or two in the current hiring cycle, the Rams are well-positioned for continued success in 2026. |
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Giants | Chris Horton set to join staff Sun Jan 25, 04:06 PM
Baltimore Ravens special teams coordinator Chris Horton is being hired by the New York Giants as their special teams coordinator and assistant head coach, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: The Ravens initially blocked the Giants from interviewing Horton, but then relented after they hired Jesse Minter for their head coaching job. Horton's entire body of NFL coaching experience has come under new Giants head coach John Harbaugh. |
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Broncos | Conference Championships Denver Broncos inactives Sun Jan 25, 01:38 PM
The Denver Broncos have declared S JL Skinner, C Alex Forsyth, DE Sai'vion Jones, DT Jordan Jackson, WR Michael Bandy, LB Karene Reid and WR Troy Franklin inactive for Conference Championships.
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Packers | Mutual interest in Jim Leonhard for DC job Sat Jan 24, 02:10 PM
Denver Broncos defensive pass game coordinator and assistant head coach Jim Leonhard does not have an official interview set with the Green Bay Packers for its defensive coordinator job just yet. However, the hope is both sides can meet after the AFC Championship Game. Leonhard starred with the University of Wisconsin, and as a Packers player.
| Footballguys view: If/when Broncos DC Vance Joseph is hired by the Cardinals to be their head coach, Leonhard is next in line to take over the defense in Denver. Even though he has strong ties to Wisconsin, Leonhard may stay to continue his coaching career under Sean Payton. Leonhard is seen as a future head coach in this league. |
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Raiders | Las Vegas still in on Klint Kubiak for HC job Sat Jan 24, 01:27 PM
Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is a target of the Las Vegas Raiders for their head-coaching vacancy. The team wants a younger, offensive coach, and Kubiak fits that bill. He has already completed a virtual interview with the organization, but he is expected to have an in-person interview after the NFC Championship Game.
| Footballguys view: Rumblings have the Raiders interested in an offensive-minded head coach, and Kubiak is arguably the hottest head coaching candidate remaining in the postseason. Kubiak runs a West Cost/Shanahan system, and that would elevate the quarterback play while leaning on wide-zone rushing concepts. Anyone taking over the Raiders gets a stud tight end (Brock Bowers) and running back (Ashton Jeanty) to craft an offense around. |
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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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Rams | NFC Championship injury report for LA Rams Fri Jan 23, 05:09 PM
Los Angeles Rams OT Rob Havenstein (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 23, but has been ruled out for the NFC Championship game. LB Byron Young (knee) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. CB Emmanuel Forbes (shoulder), S Quentin Lake (illness) and LB Josaiah Stewart (knee) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
Link to story Rams | Thursday practice report for Rams Thu Jan 22, 07:23 PM
Los Angeles Rams LB Byron Young (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 22. CB Emmanuel Forbes (shoulder) and OT Rob Havenstein (ankle) were limited during practice. S Quentin Lake (illness) and LB Josaiah Stewart (knee) fully participated in practice.
Link to story 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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Rams | Wednesday practice report for LAR Wed Jan 21, 07:04 PM
Los Angeles Rams S Quentin Lake (illness) and LB Byron Young (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 21. CB Emmanuel Forbes (shoulder) was limited during practice, while LB Josaiah Stewart (knee) fully participated in practice. The Rams only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so the report is an estimation.
Link to story 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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Ravens | Anthony Levine might be retained Tue Jan 20, 10:41 PM
Baltimore Ravens assistant special teams coordinator Anthony Levine Sr. is among a handful of coaches the team has blocked from lateral moves, sources said Tuesday, Jan. 20. He might be retained by the organization, pending the new head coach hire.
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Ravens | Chris Horton blocked from lateral move Tue Jan 20, 10:38 PM
Baltimore Ravens special teams coordinator Chris Horton is among a handful of coaches the team has blocked for lateral moves, sources said Tuesday, Jan. 20. He might be retained, pending the new head coach hire.
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Bears | Jaquan Brisker could depart in free agency Mon Jan 19, 12:29 AM
Chicago Bears S Jaquan Brisker is expected to have an 'outside market' that 'prices him out of Chicago,' in the opinion of Dan Graziano.
Link to story 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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NFL | Six safeties on West roster at Shrine Bowl Sun Jan 18, 06:48 PM
Wisconsin S Austin Brown, Maryland S Jalen Huskey, University of Indiana S Louis Moore, SMU S Ahmaad Moses, Illinois S Miles Scott and Oklahoma S Robert Spears-Jennings are on the West roster for the East-West Shrine Bowl at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Link to story Patriots | Craig Woodson returns to finish game Sun Jan 18, 06:09 PM
Updating a previous report, New England Patriots S Craig Woodson (head) was able to return to the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans, finishing up after leaving earlier due to a head injury.
Link to story 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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Patriots | Craig Woodson checked for head injury Sun Jan 18, 04:38 PM
New England Patriots S Craig Woodson (head) left the AFC Divisional Round playoff game in the first half against the Houston Texans to be checked out for a head injury. His return is considered questionable.
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USC S Bishop Fitzgerald, University of Arizona S Dalton Johnson, Arizona State S Myles Rowser, South Carolina S DQ Smith and Texas Tech S Cole Wisniewski are listed on the East roster for the East-West Shrine Bowl at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
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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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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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Bills | Divisional Playoffs Buffalo Bills inactives Sat Jan 17, 03:07 PM
The Buffalo Bills have declared S Jordan Poyer, CB Maxwell Hairston, TE Keleki Latu, LB Terrel Bernard, DT Phidarian Mathis, RB Ty Johnson and OT Tylan Grable inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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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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Rams | Divisional Round injury report for Rams Fri Jan 16, 04:58 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Jimmy Garoppolo (back) and DE Desjuan Johnson (illness) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 16, and are listed as questionable for the Divisional Round playoff game. LB Byron Young (non-injury) did not practice but is not on the injury report. CB Darious Williams (non-injury), OG Kevin Dotson (ankle), DT Poona Ford (elbow), QB Matthew Stafford (finger), WR Xavier Smith (wrist), CB Josh Wallace (ankle), TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring), S Quentin Lake (foot) and WR Jordan Whittington (knee) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Texans | Divisional Round injury report for Houston Fri Jan 16, 03:46 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) and WR Justin Watson (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 16, and have been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game. OT Trent Brown (ankle) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. DE Denico Autry (knee) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle, knee), S Jaylen Reed (knee), RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle), LS Austin Brinkman (knee), OG Ed Ingram (shoulder), OT Tytus Howard (ankle), OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb) and DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Bears | Divisional Round injury report for Bears Fri Jan 16, 02:39 PM
Chicago Bears CB Nick McCloud (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 16, and has been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game. LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (back) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. WR Rome Odunze (foot) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (concussion), OT Braxton Jones (knee), WR DJ Moore (knee), LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (concussion) and DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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