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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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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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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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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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San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) is officially active for the Divisional Round playoff game.
Link to storyThe San Francisco 49ers have declared DL Robert Beal Jr., DT Sebastian Valdez, OT Brandon Parker, S Ji'Ayir Brown, WR Jordan Watkins, RB Isaac Guerendo and DT Kevin Givens inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin (hamstring) will not return to the Divisional Round playoff game because of his hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos will be going into the AFC Championship game without their starting quarterback and two of their top four wide receivers. The odds will be long, but stranger things have happened in the NFL postseason. Lil'Jordan Humphrey will be a full-time player next week. |
Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the Divisional Round playoff game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to storyDenver Broncos WR Pat Bryant (concussion) suffered a concussion during the Divisional Round playoff game and has been ruled out.
| Footballguys view: Bryant caught passes on three of the first four plays of the first drive of the game before leaving with his second concussion in a month. |
Denver Broncos WR Marvin Mims (head) was checked for a possible concussion during the Divisional Round playoff game but was cleared to return.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) has been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills WR Curtis Samuel (elbow) is officially active for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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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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Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown's future with the team 'remains to be seen,' according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
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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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Denver Broncos practice squad WR Elijah Moore and TE Caleb Lohner were elevated to the active roster Friday, Jan. 16, and will be available for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Buffalo Bills practice squad RB Frank Gore Jr. and WR Mecole Hardman were elevated to the active roster Friday, Jan. 16, and will be available for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Buffalo Bills WR Curtis Samuel (elbow) and DT Ed Oliver (biceps) were activated from the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Jan. 16.
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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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Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 16, and has been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game.
| Footballguys view: A huge blow for the Texans, they'll be without their top pass-catcher in a road bout against the Patriots. In his absence, expect Christian Kirk to operate as the team's top target. Jayden Higgins and Dalton Schultz should also see expanded roles. |
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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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Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 16, and is not on the injury report for the Divisional Round playoff game.
| Footballguys view: Moore has had some big games this year, but his production has been sporadic. He'll get the occasional gadgety play, and those might be more abundant this week, given the expected inclement weather. Moore will likely fall behind Colston Loveland and Luther Burden in total targets, but he's got a chance to find the end zone. |
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Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 16, but is listed as questionable for the Divisional Round playoff game.
| Footballguys view: Odunze has played through a pained fracture in his foot for the better part of this season. He gutted it out last week, and he's expected to give it a go again this week. However, considering his production since the injury, it's really hard to trust him outside of desperate scenarios. |
Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III led all rookie receivers in catches (34), receiving yards (481), yards after catch (249) and first downs (23) from Week 10 onward.
Link to storyKansas City Chiefs running backs coach Todd Pinkston has been fired, according to sources.
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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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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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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.
| Footballguys view: Smith-Njigba has the ability to take over a game. The 49ers' defensive gameplan should be built around the superstar wide receiver. |
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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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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.
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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.
| Footballguys view: The game is on Saturday in Seattle. There's no telling about Pearsall's status right now, but it's all hands on deck in the Divisional Round. Pearsall will play if he can. |
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.
Link to storyHouston 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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Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 15.
| Footballguys view: It looks like the Texans will be without Collins in the Divisional Round. The Texans travel to play the Patriots on Sunday. Without Collins, Christian Kirk will be the primary target for CJ Stroud. Rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel will be tasked with doing more too. |
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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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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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Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze (foot) was limited in practice on Thursday, Jan. 15.
| Footballguys view: The game is on Sunday against the Rams. We'd like to see Odunze get a full practice in on Friday as the team prepares for the Divisonal Round matchup. |
Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday, Jan. 15.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. |
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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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 storyChicago 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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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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