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Falcons | Franchise tag a possibility for Kyle Pitts? Tue Jan 27, 12:34 AM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts could be a candidate for the franchise tag, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, who quotes an AFC executive that says the projected $15.9 million tag number is 'reasonable,' and that retaining Pitts 'seems like a good move at this stage.'
| Footballguys view: The 2025 campaign was set up as a make-or-break season for Pitts. Turns out, his fifth season was his best as a pro, with 88 catches for 928 yards and 5 touchdowns. His TE2 finish overall was the kind of outcome fantasy investors have been hoping for since his 1,000-yard rookie season. While the team's QB situation is still to be determined, new head coach Kevin Stefanski leaned heavily on the tight end position. We'll all be interested to see how Pitts might fit into that scheme. |
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Rams | Four players sign future contracts Mon Jan 26, 05:42 PM
Free-agent WR Tru Edwards (Rams), WR Brennan Presley (Rams), TE Mark Redman (Rams) and WR Tyler Scott (Rams) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Los Angeles Rams Monday, Jan. 26. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Broncos | Two players sign future contracts Mon Jan 26, 05:00 PM
Free-agent RB Cody Schrader (Broncos) and TE Caleb Lohner (Broncos) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Denver Broncos Monday, Jan. 26. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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NFL | Jaren Kanak showing versatility Sun Jan 25, 11:37 PM
University of Oklahoma TE Jaren Kanak took some reps at fullback during practice for the East-West Shrine Bowl Saturday, Jan. 25, and he has 'real potential' as an H-back in the NFL, according to Joe Clark of Steelers Depot.
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Seahawks | Brady Russell injures hand Sun Jan 25, 10:49 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE Brady Russell (hand) did not return to the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams after exiting with a hand injury.
Link to story Seahawks | Seattle outlasts Rams to clinch Super Bowl spot Sun Jan 25, 10:11 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 25 of his 36 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns and gained nine rushing yards on three carries in a 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. RB Kenneth Walker III rushed 19 times for 62 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 49 yards, and RB George Holani served as the backup, rushing three times for four yards and gaining 27 yards on three receptions. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was Darnold's top target, catching 10 of his 12 targets for 153 yards and a touchdown. WR Cooper Kupp chipped in four receptions for 36 yards and a score, and WR Rashid Shaheed's lone catch went for 51 yards. TE AJ Barner finished with two catches for 13 yards, and WR Jake Bobo hauled in a 17-yard touchdown. LB Ernest Jones led the way for the defense, finishing with a team-high 8 tackles, including six solo stops. DL DeMarcus Lawrence recorded Seattle's only sack, and CB Riq Woolen broke up a pair of passes.
| Footballguys view: Though the Seahawks' vaunted defense was solid, it was the play of Darnold and Smith-Njigba that carried the day. It was fitting that Darnold starred in this one after leading Seattle to a 14-3 record and the NFC's No. 1 seed during the regular season. Still, there were questions about his big-game ability. But now, Darnold has Seattle in the biggest game of all in a season that did not begin with Super Bowl expectations. The Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX. |
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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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Broncos | Denver sees playoff run end Sun Jan 25, 06:12 PM
Denver Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham went 17-for-31 for 133 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. Stidham also rushed for 23 yards on four carries but did lose a fumble. RB RJ Harvey rushed for 37 yards on 13 carries and also caught four passes for 22 yards on six targets. RB Jaleel McLaughlin rushed for 11 yards on four carries and caught one pass for two yards on two targets. WR Marvin Mims caught four passes for 62 yards on six targets. TE Evan Engram caught two passes for 19 yards on three targets, WR Courtland Sutton caught three passes for 17 yards and one touchdown on five targets, WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey caught one pass for five yards on three targets and WR Pat Bryant (hamstring) caught one pass for two yards on one target before leaving because of a hamstring injury. LB Alex Singleton recorded four solo tackles and 12 total tackles during the game, while DT D.J. Jones recorded two solo tackles, six total tackles and one and a half sacks.
| Footballguys view: Stidham completed a 52-yard bomb to Marvin Mims on the game's opening drive and finished the drive with a touchdown pass to Courtland Sutton, but had only one good drive for the rest of the game. That drive ended with a failed fourth and one play inside the Patriots 20, and Wil Lutz missed a 54-yard field goal near the end of the first half and a 46-yard attempt to tie the game was blocked by Leonard Taylor III. Denver's offense just needed to be a little bit better, but their defense was championship quality. |
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Patriots | New England to play in another Super Bowl Sun Jan 25, 05:42 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye went 10-for-21 for 86 yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game. Maye also rushed for 65 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries. RB Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 71 yards on 25 carries, while RB TreVeyon Henderson rushed for five yards on three carries. WR Mack Hollins caught two passes for 51 yards on two targets, WR Stefon Diggs caught five passes for 17 yards on six targets, TE Hunter Henry caught two passes for 12 yards on three targets and WR Kayshon Boutte caught one pass for six yards on six targets.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos defense was up to the task, as the only touchdown they allowed was off of a Jarrett Stidham turnover deep in his own territory. Drake Maye was more dangerous as a runner than a passer, and the Broncos shut down the predictable Patriots running game. The Patriots still advanced thanks to their defense and a second half field goal drive that broke a 7-7 tie. New England will have two weeks to prepare as a Super Bowl underdog after pulling off a stunning turnaround under first year head coach Mike Vrabel. |
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Seahawks | Conference Championships Seattle Seahawks inactives Sun Jan 25, 05:11 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have declared TE Robbie Ouzts, OT Amari Kight, QB Jalen Milroe, TE Elijah Arroyo, DE Jared Ivey, RB Velus Jones Jr. and OG Christian Haynes inactive for Conference Championships.
Link to story Rams | Conference Championships Los Angeles Rams inactives Sun Jan 25, 05:10 PM
The Los Angeles Rams have declared RB Jarquez Hunter, DT Larrell Murchison, QB Stetson Bennett, OG Beaux Limmer, CB Derion Kendrick, TE Nick Vannett and WR Tutu Atwell inactive for Conference Championships.
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Patriots | Conference Championships New England Patriots inactives Sun Jan 25, 01:42 PM
The New England Patriots have declared LB Harold Landry, TE CJ Dippre, CB Kobee Minor, QB Tommy DeVito, OT Marcus Bryant, OT Caedan Wallace and WR Efton Chism III inactive for Conference Championships.
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NFL | Jack Endries injured at Shrine Bowl Sat Jan 24, 07:45 PM
University of Texas TE Jack Endries (undisclosed) suffered an undisclosed injury at practice Saturday, Jan. 24, at the East-West Shrine Bowl. He is no longer on the roster, and he will not participate in the game Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Link to story 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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Patriots | AFC Championship injury report for Patriots Fri Jan 23, 05:53 PM
New England Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 23, and has been ruled out of the AFC Championship game. LB Marte Mapu (hip) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring), WR Mack Hollins (abdomen) and RB Terrell Jennings (head) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. C Garrett Bradbury (illness), CB Carlton Davis (head), LB Christian Elliss (hip), RB TreVeyon Henderson (shoulder), TE Hunter Henry (knee), OT Morgan Moses (non-injury), OT Thayer Munford (knee) and LB Robert Spillane (hand) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Patriots | No designation for Hunter Henry Fri Jan 23, 05:49 PM
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 23, and is not on the injury report for the AFC Championship game.
| Footballguys view: Henry opened up the week with back-to-back limited practices, so full participation on Friday is good to see. Henry has been very boom-or-bust this season. Last week, he had just one catch for five yards. But his multi-touchdown upside in any matchup always makes him an intriguing play. |
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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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Steelers | JJ Galbreath signs future deal Fri Jan 23, 04:52 PM
Free-agent TE JJ Galbreath (Steelers) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday, Jan. 23. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Seahawks | Two activated off injured reserve Fri Jan 23, 02:00 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE Elijah Arroyo (knee) and RB George Holani (hamstring) were activated off injured reserve on Friday, Jan. 23.
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Bills | Dalton Kincaid played season with torn PCL Fri Jan 23, 12:26 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) played the entire 2025 season with a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his knee, according to TE Dawson Knox.
| Footballguys view: Kincaid has dealt with chronic injuries since coming into the league and navigated through others this season, in addition to the reported PCL. Just this year, we saw how PCL injuries impacted players like Brock Bowers, Drake London, and Josh Jacobs. It's a tough injury to play through. Assuming Kincaid can get healthy for next season, he'll be a solid post-hype sleeper to target in drafts. |
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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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49ers | Hayden Rucci signs future deal Thu Jan 22, 06:28 PM
Free-agent TE Hayden Rucci (49ers) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Jan. 22. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Patriots | Thursday practice report for Patriots Thu Jan 22, 06:14 PM
New England Patriots C Garrett Bradbury (illness), LB Harold Landry (knee) and LB Marte Mapu (hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 22. CB Carlton Davis (concussion), LB Christian Elliss (hip), TE Hunter Henry (non-injury), WR Mack Hollins (abdomen), OT Morgan Moses (non-injury) and OT Thayer Munford (knee) were limited during practice. DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring), RB TreVeyon Henderson (shoulder), RB Terrell Jennings (head) and LB Robert Spillane (hand) fully participated in practice.
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Patriots | Hunter Henry remains limited Thu Jan 22, 05:53 PM
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry (non-injury) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 22.
| Footballguys view: Henry is a seasoned veteran getting some rest. He's good for the AFC Championship Game against the Broncos, and with their weakness covering tight ends he could have a big game. |
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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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Seahawks | AJ Barner a secret weapon Thu Jan 22, 12:20 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner faces the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game, and Barner recorded 14 receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown in the two meetings with the Rams in the regular season.
| Footballguys view: Barner is more accurately described as a not-so-secret weapon. The Rams are going to be ready for the Seahawks aerial attack, and that means they'll have a plan for Barner. |
Patriots | Hunter Henry could bother Broncos Thu Jan 22, 12:20 PM
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry faces the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game, and the Broncos have allowed 59.7receiving yards per game to tight ends this season.
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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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Patriots | Wednesday practice report for Patriots Wed Jan 21, 07:01 PM
New England Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee) and LB Marte Mapu (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 21. CB Carlton Davis (concussion), LB Christian Elliss (hip), TE Hunter Henry (non-injury), OT Morgan Moses (non-injury) and OT Thayer Munford (knee) were limited during practice. DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring), RB TreVeyon Henderson (shoulder), RB Terrell Jennings (head) and LB Robert Spillane (hand) fully participated in practice.
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Patriots | Hunter Henry limited Wed Jan 21, 06:44 PM
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry (non-injury) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 21.
| Footballguys view: Historically, the Broncos struggle to cover tight ends and Henry is one of the best. Expect QB Drake Maye to target him early and often against the Broncos in the AFC Championship on Sunday. |
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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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49ers | Jake Tonges to be sidelined for a few weeks Wed Jan 21, 05:49 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE Jake Tonges (foot) is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks because of a plantar fascia injury.
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Eagles | Jaheim Bell receives future contract Wed Jan 21, 05:29 PM
Free-agent TE Jaheim Bell (Eagles) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Philadelphia Eagles Wednesday, Jan. 21. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Falcons | Joshua Simon signs future deal Wed Jan 21, 05:08 PM
Free-agent TE Joshua Simon (Falcons) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Atlanta Falcons Wednesday, Jan. 21. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Texans | Cade Stover avoids serious injury Wed Jan 21, 05:05 PM
Houston Texans TE Cade Stover (knee) injured his knee during the Divisional Round playoff game, but an MRI on the knee did not show any damage to his anterior cruciate ligament, according to a source.
Link to story Texans | Dalton Schultz should be fine Wed Jan 21, 05:01 PM
Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz's (calf) calf injury is not expected to be a long-term issue, according to general manager Nick Caserio.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Texans here. Schultz is a security blanket for CJ Stroud, and he'll continue in that role this upcoming season. He's a TE2 from a fantasy perspective. |
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Texans | Future contract for Layne Pryor Wed Jan 21, 04:40 PM
Free-agent TE Layne Pryor (Texans) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Houston Texans Wednesday, Jan. 21. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Bears | Qadir Ismail signs future contract Wed Jan 21, 04:21 PM
Free-agent TE Qadir Ismail (Bears) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Chicago Bears Wednesday, Jan. 21. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | George Kittle optimistic about return Mon Jan 19, 04:51 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) said be believes he will return to the lineup before November and hopes to be able play closer to the start of the 2026 regular season.
| Footballguys view: Kittle's optimism comes after he had surgery performed last week in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the team physician for the Rams and Dodgers. Kittle said ElAttrache termed it a "best-case scenario" because he suffered a "clean tear" near his soleus, higher on his Achilles tendon. Asked about his timeline, Kittle told reporters that he'd keep it a "surprise." However, he later said privately that he expected to be playing again well before November. We'll continue to monitor. |
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Bears | Colston Loveland concussed Mon Jan 19, 11:45 AM
Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland (concussion) left the game Sunday, Jan. 18, with a concussion and did not return.
| Footballguys view: Concussion aside, Loveland's rookie season was a success. After not surpassing 40 yards in the first six games, Loveland had 40 or more yards in 9-of-12 games the rest of the way. That included 118 yards and a winning touchdown in a wild win over the Bengals, then 94 and 91 yards in the last two games of the regular season. In addition, no rookie tight end had ever had more receiving yards in a single postseason than Loveland's 193 -- and that's in just two games. He'll be one of Caleb Williams' favorite targets for years to come. |
Bengals | Tanner Hudson extended Mon Jan 19, 11:38 AM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Tanner Hudson received a one-year extension Monday, Jan. 19. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
| Footballguys view: As local observer Mike Petraglia noted, Hudson, who will be a seventh-year player in 2026, has played in 38 games with two starts for Cincinnati since joining the team in '22. He has caught 77 passes for 674 yards and four TDs for the Bengals, including 19 catches for 168 yards and two TDs in the 2025 campaign. |
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Bears | Colston Loveland suffers head injury Mon Jan 19, 01:21 AM
Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland (concussion) was evaluated for a concussion during the team's Divisional Round loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He did not return.
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 | Seydou Traore, two other TEs on West roster Sun Jan 18, 06:50 PM
Oklahoma TE Jaren Kanak, LSU TE Bauer Sharp and Mississippi State TE Seydou Traore are listed 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 | 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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Texans | Cade Stover done for the afternoon Sun Jan 18, 06:03 PM
Houston Texans TE Cade Stover (knee) left the AFC Divisional Round Game against the New England Patriots in the second half due to a knee injury, and he will not return. He had a single 2-yard catch on three targets with two runs for six yards before departing.
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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Texans | Dalton Schultz will not return Sunday Sun Jan 18, 04:23 PM
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz (calf) left the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots in the first quarter due to a calf injury, and he will not return. He had two receptions for 47 yards, including a 42-yard big gainer, on two targets before departing.
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