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Chiefs | Todd Pinkston let go Thu Jan 15, 07:15 PM
Kansas City Chiefs running backs coach Todd Pinkston has been fired, according to sources.
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Rams | Thursday practice report for Rams Thu Jan 15, 06:21 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Jimmy Garoppolo (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 15. OG Kevin Dotson (ankle) was limited during practice. CB Darious Williams (non-injury), 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.
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Seahawks | Divisional Round injury report for Seahawks Thu Jan 15, 06:04 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Joshua Jones (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 15, and has been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game. TE Elijah Arroyo (knee) and LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) fully participated in practice but have been ruled out. QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. LB Ernest Jones (illness) and WR Cooper Kupp (non-injury) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. TE AJ Barner (hip), S Coby Bryant (knee), OT Charles Cross (hamstring, knee), LB Tyrice Knight (shoulder), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (Achilles), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury), DE Leonard Williams (non-injury) and CB Riq Woolen (oblique) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Seahawks | Jaxon Smith-Njigba set to play Thu Jan 15, 05:59 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 15, and is not on the injury report for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Seahawks | Limited practice for Cooper Kupp Thu Jan 15, 05:57 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp (non-injury) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 15, but is not on the injury report for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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49ers | Divisional Round injury report for 49ers Thu Jan 15, 05:01 PM
San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) and LB Fred Warner (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 15, and have been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game. LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) did not practice but is not on the injury report. OG Dominick Puni (ankle), DE Keion White (groin, hamstring) and OT Trent Williams (hamstring) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
Link to storyFred Warner player page
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall questionable for playoff game Thu Jan 15, 04:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 15, and is listed as questionable for the Divisional Round playoff game.
Link to story Rams | Future contract for Mario Williams Thu Jan 15, 04:55 PM
Free-agent WR Mario Williams (Rams) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, Jan. 15. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Texans | Thursday practice report for Texans Thu Jan 15, 04:41 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion), OT Trent Brown (ankle), WR Justin Watson (concussion) and DE Denico Autry (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 15. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle, knee), RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle), OG Ed Ingram (shoulder), OT Tytus Howard (ankle) and DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) were limited during practice. S Jaylen Reed (knee), LS Austin Brinkman (knee) and OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb) fully participated in practice.
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Texans | Nico Collins sits again Thu Jan 15, 04:36 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 15.
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Steelers | Brandon Smith signs future contract Thu Jan 15, 04:11 PM
Free-agent WR Brandon Smith (Patriots) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Jan. 15. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Bears | Thursday practice report for Chicago Thu Jan 15, 03:58 PM
Chicago Bears DB Nick McCloud (groin) did not practice on Thursday, Jan. 15. WR DJ Moore (knee) and WR Rome Odunze (foot) were limited in practice on Thursday. DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson (concussion), OL Braxton Jones (knee), LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (concussion), LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (back), and DL Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion) practiced in full on Thursday.
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Bears | Rome Odunze limited a second straight day Thu Jan 15, 03:53 PM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze (foot) was limited in practice on Thursday, Jan. 15.
Link to story Bears | DJ Moore limited in practice Thu Jan 15, 03:50 PM
Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday, Jan. 15.
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Bills | Divisional Round Injury Report for Buffalo Thu Jan 15, 02:57 PM
Buffalo Bills CB Maxwell Hairston (ankle) and S Jordan Poyer (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday, Jan. 15, and have been ruled out. S Damar Hamlin (pectoral) and WR Curtis Samuel (elbow) practiced in full on Thursday and are listed as questionable. LB Terrel Bernard (calf), RB Ty Johnson (ankle), and DL Ed Oliver (bicep) were limited in practice on Thursday and are listed as questionable. TE Dalton Kincaid (knee, calf), LB Matt Milano (ankle), K Matt Prater (quad, calf), DE Gregory Rousseau (back), and LB Shaq Thompson (neck) were limited in practice and no longer appear on the injury report. QB Josh Allen (foot, knee, finger) practiced in full on Thursday and no longer appears on the injury report.
Link to storyMatt Prater player page
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Bills | Three Bills questionable Thu Jan 15, 12:21 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Curtis Samuel (elbow), S Damar Hamlin (pectoral) and DT Ed Oliver (biceps, knee) will all be questionable for the Divisional Round game against the Denver Broncos.
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Raiders | Tre Tucker wants consistency Wed Jan 14, 09:57 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker said he believes the offense would benefit from consistency from one season to the next. 'For us, every offseason is learning a new offense, Tucker said. 'It's like you are starting all over. I've played three different roles in three systems. I'm going to have to play another role in another system.'
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Seahawks | Wednesday practice report for Seahawks Wed Jan 14, 06:55 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Ernest Jones (illness) and OT Joshua Jones (knee) did not participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. OT Charles Cross (hamstring, knee), LB Tyrice Knight (shoulder) and CB Riq Woolen (oblique) were limited during practice. TE Elijah Arroyo (knee), TE AJ Barner (hip), S Coby Bryant (knee), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (Achilles), 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 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba a full participant Wed Jan 14, 06:49 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Smith-Njigba is one of the best in the game. He was just getting some rest earlier this week, but he's good to go for the Divisional Round game against the 49ers on Saturday. |
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Rams | Wednesday practice report for Rams Wed Jan 14, 06:32 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Darious Williams (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. OG Kevin Dotson (ankle) and DT Poona Ford (elbow) were limited during practice. QB Matthew Stafford (finger), WR Xavier Smith (wrist), CB Josh Wallace (ankle), TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) and S Quentin Lake (foot) fully participated in practice.
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49ers | Wednesday practice report for 49ers Wed Jan 14, 06:12 PM
San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) and LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), OG Dominick Puni (ankle), LB Fred Warner (ankle), DE Keion White (groin, hamstring) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) were limited during practice. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) and OT Trent Williams (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall remains sidelined Wed Jan 14, 06:07 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Pearsall missed the Wild Card Round, but he's possibly going to suit up in the Divisional Round. This knee problem has hampered him all season long. |
Bears | Wednesday practice report for Bears Wed Jan 14, 05:43 PM
Chicago Bears CB Nick McCloud (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. WR DJ Moore (knee), WR Rome Odunze (foot) and LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (back) were limited during practice. S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (concussion), OT Braxton Jones (knee), LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (concussion) and DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion) fully participated in practice. The Bears only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so the report is an estimation.
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Bears | Limited practice for Rome Odunze Wed Jan 14, 05:40 PM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze (foot) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. The Bears only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
Link to story Bears | DJ Moore listed as limited Wed Jan 14, 05:35 PM
Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. The Bears only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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Texans | Wednesday practice report for Texans Wed Jan 14, 05:14 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion), OT Trent Brown (ankle), WR Justin Watson (concussion) and DE Denico Autry (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle, knee), RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle), OG Ed Ingram (shoulder), OT Tytus Howard (ankle) and DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) were limited during practice. S Jaylen Reed (knee), LS Austin Brinkman (knee) and OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb) fully participated in practice.
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49ers | Colton Dowell receives future contract Wed Jan 14, 04:40 PM
Free-agent WR Colton Dowell (Ravens) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, Jan. 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | SF makes change to practice squad Wed Jan 14, 04:38 PM
Free-agent TE Hayden Rucci (Dolphins) was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad Wednesday, Jan. 14. The team also released WR Javon Baker from the practice squad.
Link to story Steelers | Pittsburgh signs four to future deals Wed Jan 14, 04:21 PM
Free-agent WR Cole Burgess (Bengals), WR Max Hurleman (Steelers), RB Lew Nichols (Steelers) and WR John Rhys Plumlee (Steelers) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday, Jan. 14. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Bills | Tyrell Shavers placed on IR Wed Jan 14, 04:05 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Link to story Bills | Wednesday practice report for Buffalo Wed Jan 14, 03:39 PM
Buffalo Bills CB Maxwell Hairston (ankle), RB Ty Johnson (ankle), S Jordan Poyer (hamstring), and WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) did not practice on Wednesday, Jan. 14. LB Terrel Bernard (calf), DE A.J. Epenesa (neck), TE Dalton Kincaid (knee, calf), LB Matt Milano (ankle), DL Ed Oliver (bicep), DE Gregory Rousseau (back), and LB Shaq Thompson (neck) were limited in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 14. QB Josh Allen (knee, foot, finger), S Damar Hamlin (pectoral), K Matt Prater (quad, calf), and WR Curtis Samuel (elbow) practiced in full on Wednesday.
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Texans | Nico Collins not seen at practice Wed Jan 14, 02:23 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) was not seen at practice on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Collins was concussed against the Steelers on Monday night. It seems unlikely that we'll see him in the Divisional Round against the Patriots. That makes Christian Kirk an option as the WR1 for the Texans. |
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Cardinals | Ihmir Smith-Marsette signed to reserve/future contract Wed Jan 14, 01:31 PM
Free agent WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette (Giants) signed a reserve/future contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
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Jaguars | Travis Hunter will remain two-way player Wed Jan 14, 12:44 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter will remain a two-way player in 2026, according to general manager James Gladstone. Hunter ended with 28 catches for 298 yards and a touchdown and 15 tackles and three pass breakups. He played 67% of the team's offensive snaps and 36% of the defensive snaps before his season-ending knee injury Oct. 30. Hunter has been rehabbing since undergoing surgery to repair a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee Nov. 11.
| Footballguys view: Hunter did flash on both sides of the ball, but he was banged up and missed half of his rookie season. One has to wonder how far a stacked Jaguars team could have gone in 2025 if Hunter was healthy. The two-way play is fun, but it might not be the best plan for the team if Hunter keeps getting banged up. |
Steelers | Adam Thielen retires Wed Jan 14, 11:25 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Adam Thielen announced his retirement Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Undrafted out of Minnesota State in 2013, Thielen spent most of his career with the Vikings. He finishes his pro career with 704 receptions for 8,497 yards and 64 touchdowns. At his best, Thielen was a top-10 fantasy receiver three times between 2017-2020. |
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Texans | Nico Collins remains in concussion protocol Wed Jan 14, 11:24 AM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol, and it's uncertain if he'll be ready for the AFC divisional round matchup against the New England Patriots.
| Footballguys view: He was carted off Monday, Jan. 12 in the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, while WR Justin Watson (concussion) also left, and is in the protocol. 'We'll take it one day at a time and see how the guys are doing,' head coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday, Jan. 13. 'We'll give the guys their time to rest up and heal properly.' |
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Patriots | Trent Sherfield joins practice squad Tue Jan 13, 10:45 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Trent Sherfield was signed to the practice squad by the New England Patriots on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
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Bills | Gabe Davis lands on IR, Kristian Wilkerson signed Tue Jan 13, 10:23 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Gabe Davis (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list due to his torn ACL, and the team signed WR Kristian Wilkerson to the practice squad Tuesday, Jan. 13. OL Nick Broeker was also signed to a reserve/future contract.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall practices on Tuesday Tue Jan 13, 09:47 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), was a limited practice participant on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Link to story 49ers | Tuesday practice report for San Francisco Tue Jan 13, 09:42 PM
San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) and LB Luke Gifford (quadricep) did not practice on Tuesday, Jan. 13. DL Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), OL Dominick Puni (ankle), LB Fred Warner (ankle), DL Keion White (groin, hamstring), OT Trent Williams (hamstring) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) were limited participants. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) was a full participant.
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Broncos | Tuesday practice report for Denver Tue Jan 13, 08:56 PM
Denver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring), TE Lucas Krull (foot) and LB Drew Sanders (ankle) were limited practice participants on Tuesday, Jan. 13. DL John Franklin-Myers (hip) was a full participant.
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Seahawks | Jaxon Smith-Njigba sat out Tuesday Tue Jan 13, 08:13 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (rest) was a limited practice participant on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
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Seahawks | Tuesday practice report for Seattle Tue Jan 13, 07:54 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Josh Jones (knee) and LB Tyrice Knight (shoulder) did not practice on Tuesday, Jan. 13. LB Demarcus Lawrence (Achilles), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (rest), LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) DE Leonard Williams (rest) and CB Riq Woolen (oblique) were limited participants. TE Elijah Arroyo (knee), TE AJ Barner (hip), S Coby Bryant (knee) and OT Charles Cross (hamstring) were full participants.
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Dolphins | Miami parts ways with Marvin Allen Tue Jan 13, 07:32 PM
The Miami Dolphins have parted ways with assistant general manager Marvin Allen.
Link to story Bills | Tuesday practice report for Buffalo Tue Jan 13, 05:58 PM
Buffalo Bills CB Maxwell Hairston (ankle), RB Ty Johnson (ankle), S Jordan Poyer (hamstring), K Matt Prater (quad, calf), and WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) did not practice on Tuesday, Jan. 13. QB Josh Allen (foot, knee, finger), LB Terrel Bernard (calf), DE A.J. Epenesa (neck), TE Dalton Kincaid (knee, calf), LB Matt Milano (ankle), DL Ed Oliver (bicep), and DE Gregory Rousseau (back) were limited in practice on Tuesday. S Damar Hamlin (pectoral) and WR Curtis Samuel (elbow) practiced in full on Friday. The Bills conducted a walk-through on Tuesday, so this report is an estimation.
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Chargers | Seven players to reserve/futures contracts Tue Jan 13, 05:12 PM
Free agent QB DJ Uiagalelei (Chargers), WR Dalevon Campbell (Panthers), WR Luke Grimm (Chargers), WR JaQuae Jackson (Chargers), RB Amar Johnson (Chargers), TE Tanner McLachlan (Chargers), and TE Thomas Yassmin (Chargers) to reserve/futures contracts on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Link to story Jaguars | Jacksonville signs six to reserve/future contracts Tue Jan 13, 02:05 PM
Free agent QB Carter Bradley (Jaguars), WR Chandler Brayboy (Jaguars), TE Patrick Herbert (Jaguars), RB Ja'Quinden Jackson (Jaguars), WR Tim Jones (Jaguars), and TE Austin Trammell (Jaguars) signed reserve/future contracts on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Vikings | Jordan Addison arrested for probable cause trespassing Tue Jan 13, 01:36 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison was arrested on Monday, Jan. 12, for probable cause trespassing. It marks the third straight offseason in which Addison has had legal trouble arise.
| Footballguys view: Addison's off-the-field actions continue to complicate his long-term future with the Vikings. As SI.com noted, the offseason after a player's third year in the NFL is a big one. For first-round picks, teams have to decide if they're going to exercise the fifth-year option on a player's rookie contract. Players also become eligible to sign long-term extensions. Addison's issues could impact how the Vikings view No. 3 receiver Jalen Nailor, who is an unrestricted free agent. Will they be more aggressive in trying to re-sign Nailor if they don't feel like Addison is in their long-term plans? We shall see. |
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Bills | Tyrell Shavers being evaluated Tue Jan 13, 12:37 AM
Buffalo Bills WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) is being evaluated after injuring his knee during the Wild Card playoff game, according to head coach Sean McDermott.
| Footballguys view: Shavers got hurt while returning a punt in the second quarter. He stayed down on the field after the play and was clearly in pain, but he was able to return to action. The 26-year-old wide receiver has appeared in every game for the Bills since the start of the regular season. We'll see if he can keep that streak going on a short week, with the Bills playing in Denver on Saturday. |
Steelers | Pittsburgh falls apart late in Wild Card loss Tue Jan 13, 12:15 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers connected on 17 of his 33 passing attempts for 146 yards, zero touchdowns, and an interception in a loss to the Houston Texans on Wild Card Weekend. Rodgers was sacked four times and fumbled twice, losing one. RB Jaylen Warren had 12 carries for 43 yards; he added a four-yard reception. RB Kenneth Gainwell picked up 20 yards on six carries, and he also caught four passes for 26 yards. WR DK Metcalf had two receptions for 42 yards; he was targeted five times. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling logged 26 yards on three receptions. WR Adam Thielen posted two receptions for 25 yards. WR Calvin Austin was held to three catches and eight yards. TE Pat Freiermuth had an 18-yard reception for his lone catch, while TE Jonnu Smith turned two receptions into minus-one yard. LB Patrick Queen led the club with 10 tackles, including seven solo. CB Brandin Echols was credited with three stops and had an interception in the loss.
| Footballguys view: Unlike a heart-stopping fourth-quarter rally against Baltimore that earned them their first AFC North title since 2020, this time there was no late-game magic from Rodgers and the Steelers. Instead, Mike Tomlin's postseason losing streak hit seven, tying Marvin Lewis of the Bengals for the longest playoff skid by an NFL coach. While the NFL's longest-tenured coach is all but assured of returning for a 20th season if he wants, Pittsburgh heads into yet another offseason likely searching for another quarterback and answers to a playoff drought whose weight seems to grow by the year. |
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