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Bears | Colston Loveland closed year on high note Thu Jan 15, 08:30 PM
Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland's 597 receiving yards from Week 9 onward were the second most among all tight ends, trailing only Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride.
| Footballguys view: Loveland had a strong finish to his rookie year. He's one of the best young tight ends in the game, and his play has helped the Bears win a ton of games. We're excited for him in the rest of the playoffs and in 2026's regular season. Loveland should be considered a TE1 for Fantasy GMs in the summer. |
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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Rams | Terrance Ferguson fully practices Thu Jan 15, 06:18 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 15.
| Footballguys view: Ferguson should be back for the Divisional Round. Another weapon for Matthew Stafford, Ferguson can also be counted on as a red-zone threat. We'll see if the Rams can win on the road against Chicago on Sunday. |
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 | AJ Barner should be available Thu Jan 15, 05:30 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner (hip) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 15, and is not on the injury report for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Broncos | Divisional Round injury report for DEN Thu Jan 15, 05:05 PM
Denver Broncos TE Lucas Krull (foot) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 15, but has been ruled out for the Divisional Round playoff game. LB Drew Sanders (ankle) fully participated in practice but has been ruled out. DE John Franklin-Myers (hip) and LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Patriots | Thursday practice report for NE Thu Jan 15, 04:24 PM
New England Patriots LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), LB Harold Landry (knee), OT Morgan Moses (knee) and OT Thayer Munford (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 15. CB Alex Austin (wrist), CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion), TE Hunter Henry (knee), RB Terrell Jennings (concussion) and DT Khyiris Tonga (foot) fully participated in practice.
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Patriots | Hunter Henry upgraded Thu Jan 15, 04:22 PM
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 15.
| Footballguys view: Henry is a favorite target of Drake Maye. He'll be a factor for the Patriots offense on Sunday as they face an incredibly tough Texns defense in the Divisional Round. |
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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.
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Bills | Dalton Kincaid set to play Thu Jan 15, 02:52 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (knee, calf) was limited in practice all week and no longer appears on the injury report.
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NFL | Justin Joly declares for draft Thu Jan 15, 10:35 AM
North Carolina State University TE Justin Joly announced on social media that he has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Max Klare puts name in draft Thu Jan 15, 01:03 AM
Ohio State University TE Max Klare has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Klare is a talented tight end with soft hands and high football intelligence. There's some Zach Ertz to his game, and Klare can step in from day one and help move the chains. Right now, Klare is seen as a Day 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. |
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 | AJ Barner fully practices Wed Jan 14, 06:50 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner (hip) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Barner is in line for a few targets per game every time he's out there. He also can get a sneaky touchdown here and there. He's good for the Divisional Round game on Saturday against the 49ers. |
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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Rams | Terrance Ferguson takes part in practice Wed Jan 14, 06:29 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. The Rams only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
| Footballguys view: Ferguson missed the Wild Card Game against the Panthers, but he's trending to get out there on Sunday against the Bears. Having him on the field just gives Matthew Stafford another dangerous weapon in the passing game...and in the red zone. |
Broncos | Denver's Wednesday practice report Wed Jan 14, 05:21 PM
Denver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring), TE Lucas Krull (foot) and LB Drew Sanders (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. DE John Franklin-Myers (hip) fully participated in practice.
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Patriots | Wednesday practice report for Patriots Wed Jan 14, 05:07 PM
New England Patriots OT Morgan Moses (knee) and OT Thayer Munford (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion), TE Hunter Henry (knee), LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), RB Terrell Jennings (concussion), LB Harold Landry (knee) and DT Khyiris Tonga (foot) were limited during practice. CB Alex Austin (wrist) fully participated in practice.
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Patriots | Hunter Henry listed as limited Wed Jan 14, 05:03 PM
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.
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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 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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Bills | Dalton Kincaid limited in practice again Wed Jan 14, 03:34 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
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Seahawks | Elijah Arroyo could play Saturday Wed Jan 14, 11:24 AM
Seattle Seahawks TE Elijah Arroyo (knee) might play in the NFC Divisional Round Game against the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Jan. 17. He missed the final four games of the regular season, finishing on the Reserve/Injured list. 'Elijah is looking good,' head coach Mike Macdonald said. 'He's a possibility about coming back for this game.'
| Footballguys view: Arroyo was placed on IR after injuring his knee in Week 14. The rookie second-round pick is a move tight end and a threat after the catch. It seems like he'll be ready as a rotational player in the Divisional Round. |
49ers | Surgery Wednesday for George Kittle Wed Jan 14, 11:24 AM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) will have surgery for his torn right Achilles tendon on Wednesday, Jan. 14. He suffered the injury in the team's NFC Wild Card game victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
| Footballguys view: Kittle now is looking at a return during the 2026 season. It's unlikely the veteran tight end will be ready for Week 1. Instead, Kittle may have to miss a month or two to begin the 2026 season as he recovers from this major injury in his age-33 season. |
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49ers | George Kittle placed on IR Tue Jan 13, 09:14 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle was placed on the injured reserve on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and promoted TE Brayden Willis to the active roster.
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Broncos | Lucas Krull limited in Tuesday's practice Tue Jan 13, 09:10 PM
Denver Broncos TE Lucas Krull (foot) was a limited practice participant on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Link to story 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 | AJ Barner full practice participant Tuesday Tue Jan 13, 08:07 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner (hip) was a full participant in practice on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Link to story Seahawks | Elijah Arroyo full practice participant Tue Jan 13, 08:05 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE Elijah Arroyo (knee), was a full participant in practice on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Link to story 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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NFLDraft | Kenyon Sadiq to take talents to NFL Tue Jan 13, 07:52 PM
Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq announced his intention to declare for the NFL Draft on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
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.
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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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Bills | Dalton Kincaid expected to be fine Tue Jan 13, 12:38 AM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (undisclosed) was wearing a walking boot after the Wild Card playoff game, but head coach Sean McDermott said Kincaid should be fine for the Divisional Round game.
| Footballguys view: Great news considering the potential outcomes. The tight end has missed five regular-season contests in total due to various injuries, including to his oblique and hamstring. Still, Kincaid has remained as one of the Bills' top targets in the passing game, finishing the regular season second on the team in yards receiving (571) and first in touchdowns receiving with five. During Buffalo's win over the Jaguars in the Wild Card Round, he recorded three receptions for 28 yards and a touchdown. We'll see if he's ready with a short turnaround to a Saturday game in Denver. |
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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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Texans | Houston rides dominant defense to Divisional Round Tue Jan 13, 12:15 AM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 21 of 32 passes for 250 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wild Card Weekend. Stroud also fumbled five times, losing two. RB Woody Marks ran the ball 19 times for 112 yards and a touchdown. RB Nick Chubb had 10 carries for 48 yards. WR Christian Kirk tallied eight receptions (on nine targets) for 144 yards and a score. WR Jayden Higgins finished with three catches for 39 yards, and WR Xavier Hutchinson managed 21 yards on two grabs. WR Jaylin Noel was targeted once but did not have a catch. TE Dalton Schultz caught three of four targeted passes for 12 yards. S Jalen Pitre had a team-high seven tackles (five solo), including two tackles for loss. DT Sheldon Rankins had 1 1/2 sacks and a fumble recovery that he returned for a score. S Calen Bullock had three solo tackles and an interception that was taken back for a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: The Texans will take on the Patriots in a Divisional Playoff game Sunday afternoon. Houston heads to New England as the hottest team in the NFL with a quarterback who will be eager for a chance at a reprieve and a defense that can keep a game close against any opponent. The injury status of Nico Collins, who suffered a concussion in Pittsburgh, will merit our attention. |
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Packers | Green Bay signs several to future contracts Mon Jan 12, 04:28 PM
Free-agent TE McCallan Castles (Packers), TE Drake Dabney (Packers), RB Damien Martinez (Packers), WR Will Sheppard (Packers), RB Pierre Strong (Packers) and TE Messiah Swinson (Packers) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Green Bay Packers Monday, Jan. 12.
Link to story Rams | Terrance Ferguson may be available Mon Jan 12, 04:06 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) has a good chance to be available for the Divisional Round playoff game, according to head coach Sean McVay.
| Footballguys view: Ferguson missed the last two games with a hamstring injury that popped up on Friday before the finale against the Arizona Cardinals, but he's making progress, too. Ferguson's return would give the Rams even more talent and depth at an already rich position, with Tyler Higbee back and Colby Parkinson playing well. |
Packers | Tucker Kraft ahead of schedule Mon Jan 12, 01:50 PM
Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft (knee) said he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
| Footballguys view: The Packers usually require nine months of recovery for players coming off ACL repairs. Kraft will be at 10 months come Week 1 and, as he said, "hopefully bulletproofed by then." At the time of his injury, in the eighth game of the season, Kraft was second on the Packers in receptions with 32, and his 15.3 yards per catch was uncommonly high for a tight end. He led the team in touchdown receptions with six and was TE2 for fantasy purposes through Week 8. We'll be watching his progress closely. |
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Panthers | Six players sign future contracts Mon Jan 12, 01:07 PM
Free-agent WR Dan Chisena (Panthers), RB Montrell Johnson (Panthers), TE Bryce Pierre (Panthers), WR Ja'seem Reed (Panthers), WR Ainias Smith (Panthers) and RB Anthony Tyus III (Panthers) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Carolina Panthers Monday, Jan. 12. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Falcons | Atlanta won't pay top dollar for Kyle Pitts Mon Jan 12, 02:24 AM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts won't get "top tight end money" from the Falcons in free agency, in the opinion of ESPN's Dan Graziano.
| Footballguys view: Graziano further notes that WR Drake London is eligible for an extension, and Pitts hasn't been consistently healthy or consistently great since his rookie year. That said, Pitts finished with 88 receptions for 928 yards and five touchdowns. It was Pitts' best season since that inaugural campaign in 2021. We'll be watching this one closely. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert not a lock to return in 2026 Mon Jan 12, 01:04 AM
Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert is set to become a free agent this offseason, and he'll only be back with the Eagles if he's willing to sign a 'team-friendly' deal, in the opinion of ESPN's Dan Graziano.
| Footballguys view: It looked like Goedert wasn't going to return for the 2025 season, but then the two sides finally reached an agreement on a one-year deal to bring him back for his 8th NFL season. The 31-year-old in 2025 played in 15 games and caught 60 passes for 591 yards and a career-high 11 touchdown catches. He had two more touchdowns in the playoff game, but cost will be a determining factor in a potential return. |
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Patriots | Pats ride defense into Divisional Round Sun Jan 11, 11:14 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 17 of his 29 passes for 268 yards, a touchdown and an interception, and he rushed seven times for a team-high 69 yards in a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card game. Maye also lost a fumble. RB Rhamondre Stevenson finished with 10 carries for 53 yards and caught three passes for a team-best 75 yards, and RB TreVeyon Henderson gained just 11 yards on seven carries while catching one pass for nine yards. WR Kayshon Boutte hauled in four passes for 66 yards, and TE Hunter Henry turned three catches into 64 yards and a score. WR Stefon Diggs was limited to 16 yards on two receptions, and Efton Chism III caught a 20-yard pass and failed to complete his only pass attempt. WR Kyle Williams ended up with one catch for seven yards, and WR Demario Douglas gained three yards on his only catch. S Craig Woodson's 11 tackles led the team, and his seven solo stops were also a high mark for New England. The Patriots combined for six sacks and 11 quarterback hits, and DT Milton Williams and LB K'Lavon Chaisson both notched a pair of sacks.
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Chargers | Bolts battered and bounced by Patriots Sun Jan 11, 10:47 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert completed 19 of his 31 passes for 159 yards, rushed 10 times for 57 yard and was sacked six times and lost a fumble in a 16-3 loss to the New England Patriots in the Wild Card game. RB Omarion Hampton attempted to play through an ankle injury but lost a yard on his only carry, and RB Kimani Vidal rushed 11 times for 31 yards and caught two passes for 20 yards. WR Ladd McConkey had three grabs for a team-high 32 yards, and TE Oronde Gadsden II chipped in three catches for 20 yards. WR Keenan Allen finished with three catches for 25 yards on a team-high eight targets, and Quentin Johnston hauled in three passes for 20 yards. LB Daiyan Henley logged a game-high 13 tackles, including nine solo stops, and added an interception, and LB Odafe Oweh delivered four tackles and three sacks. DT Teair Tart piled up four tackles, including two tackles for loss, a sack and a pass defensed.
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Eagles | Defending champ Philadelphia eliminated at home Sun Jan 11, 07:53 PM
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts completed 20-of-35 passes for 168 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in an NFC Wild Card game loss against the San Francisco 49ers, while running five times for 14 yards. RB Saquon Barkley rushed 26 times for a game-high 106 yards with three receptions for 25 yards on six targets. RB Tank Bigsby had four runs for 19 yards, with RB Will Shipley chipping in with a 6-yard grab on his lone touch and target. WR DeVonta Smith posted team bests with eight receptions and 70 yards on 11 targets, while new dad TE Dallas Goedert had four receptions for 33 yards and a TD, while also running for a 1-yard score. WR A.J. Brown had three receptions for 25 yards on seven targets, but he also had a key drop in the fourth quarter and a shouting match with head coach Nick Sirianni during the game. WR Darius Cooper had a 9-yard catch on his only target, while WR Jahan Dotson didn't have a catch on his lone target. DB Quinyon Mitchell had two interceptions and three passes defensed, while DE Jalen Carter had three total stops, a solo tackle, a sack, a tackle for loss and a QB hit.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles offense has been a dysfunctional family all season, and it ended up being the downfall of the 2025 season for the team. AJ Brown had a terrible drop with the team driving to win the game, and was seen having a heated exchange with head coach Nick Sirianni on the sideline earlier in the game. That won't quiet speculation that he gets dealt in the offseason. The 49ers were without their starting linebackers, but the Eagles underachieved on offense all day. It could lead to both the firing of offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo and the hiring of 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as a head coach in this firing/hiring cycle - but not for at least one more week. Dallas Goedert is also a free agent, so there could be some major changes for this offense in the offseason. |
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49ers | San Francisco advances to NFC Divisional Round Sun Jan 11, 07:45 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 18-of-31 passes for 262 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, while running nine times for 24 yards, in the NFC Wild Card game road win against the Philadelphia Eagles. RB Christian McCaffrey rushed 15 times for 48 yards, while posting six receptions for 66 yards and two touchdowns, including a 29-yard TD from WR Jauan Jennings. The latter had one reception for 45 yards on three targets and the scoring strike. WR Demarcus Robinson led the way with six receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown on seven targets, while FB Kyle Juszczyk absorbed all four targets for 49 yards, with TE Jake Tonges posted a 14-yard catch on three targets, stepping in for TE George Kittle (Achilles), who had one grab for six yards before leaving with a ruptured Achilles. LB Garret Wallow had 11 total stops with five solo tackles and a pass defensed, while LB Eric Kendricks, a former Eagle, had 10 total stops with seven solo tackles, two stops for loss and a pass break-up to seal the win.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers offense was getting pushed around early, but Brock Purdy completed a few big plays and the defense make enough stops to keep the team hanging around. A trick play perfect Jauan Jennings throw to Christian McCaffrey for a touchdown gave the 49ers the lead in the second half, and then McCaffrey caught another score to regain the lead in the waning minutes. Losing George Kittle to an achilles tear is a big blow to the offense. The 49ers were only able to muster three points against the Seahawks back in Week 18 with the #1 seed on the line, and that's where they will go in the divisional round. |
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Patriots | Wild Card Weekend New England Patriots inactives Sun Jan 11, 06:47 PM
The New England Patriots have declared TE CJ Dippre, DT Khyiris Tonga, DE Bradyn Swinson, QB Tommy DeVito, OT Marcus Bryant, WR Jeremiah Webb and OT Caedan Wallace inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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Chargers | Wild Card Weekend Los Angeles Chargers inactives Sun Jan 11, 06:46 PM
The Los Angeles Chargers have declared OT Austin Deculus, LB Bud Dupree, CB Isas Waxter, CB Kendall Williamson, TE Tyler Conklin, DE Kyle Kennard and WR Dalevon Campbell inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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Bears | Colston Loveland makes franchise history Sun Jan 11, 06:32 PM
Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland racked up eight receptions, 137 yards and 15 targets in the NFC Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Jan. 10, setting new franchise highs in a postseason victory.
| Footballguys view: Loveland already had a breakout game of sorts, although it was against the Bengals. This one was higher profile, and could push him into the top five at his position in fantasy drafts. |