Lamar Jackson Records First Postseason Win

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson finished with 179 yards and an interception off 17-for-24 passing during the win over the Titans on Sunday. He also added 16 carries for 136 yards and a touchdown. Once again, the 24-year-old didn't do much throwing but managed to pick up his first postseason win by making some noise […]

Frank Reich Wants Philip Rivers Back In 2021

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich wants quarterback Philip Rivers to be the team's starting quarterback in 2021. "As I sit here right now, yes, I want Philip Rivers to be my starting quarterback next year," Reich said. "... I think Philip still has a lot of good football (left)." The 39-year-old is set to […]

Ronald Jones II's Status To Be Determined

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (quadriceps) couldn't get his leg loose before the wild-card win over the Washington Football Team on Saturday night, and swelling he sustained during pre-game warm-ups forced him to stay on the sidelines for the entire game. Jones didn't exacerbate the injury, but his status for the Divisional […]

Alvin Kamara, Michael Thomas Officially Active

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara and wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) are officially active for the wild-card playoff game against the Bears on Sunday. Kamara tested positive for COVID-19 and missed the Week 17 regular season finale but has been cleared from all the protocols. He was the top fantasy RB in PPR […]

Alex Smith Waiting To Make Decision On Future

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith said he hasn't reached a decision on his playing future and will take a few weeks to clear his head and talk his future over with his wife. The veteran quarterback didn't play in the wild-card loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday night due to a right calf strain […]

Cooper Kupp Fine After Suffering Knee Contusion

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee) suffered a knee contusion late in the fourth quarter of the wild-card win over the division-rival Seahawks on Saturday. He will be fine and should be active in the Divisional Round next weekend. The 27-year-old left the game late and didn't return with the game already decided, […]

Rams Hopeful Aaron Donald Will Be Available Next Weekend

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that the team is hopeful that defensive lineman Aaron Donald (ribs) will be available to play in the Divisional Round next weekend after the Rams beat the division-rival Seahawks in the wild-card round on Saturday. Donald was injured late in the game when he was taking quarterback […]

Taylor Heinicke Suffers AC Joint Sprain

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (shoulder) suffered an AC joint sprain in his shoulder that caused him to leave the game temporarily in the wild-card loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday night. X-rays came back negative. The 27-year-old made just his second career start against Tampa with Alex Smith (calf) inactive and was impressive, […]

Doug Pederson On Shaky Ground

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson's status is on shaky ground and he could be out as the head coach if owner Jeffrey Lurie is not confident about Pederson's vision for the team in their next meeting, according to sources. The two are expected to meet again early this week in Florida after discussions this […]

Mitchell Trubisky Needs Long Playoff Run

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky isn't guaranteed to return as the team's starting quarterback in 2021, but that could change if he's able to pull a big upset over the Saints in the wild-card round on Sunday. The Bears declined Trubisky's fifth-year option and traded for Nick Foles before the 2020 season. He won the […]

Willie Snead IV Active For Wild-Card Game

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead IV (ankle) is active for the wild-card playoff game against the Titans on Sunday. Cornerback Marlon Humphrey (shoulder), defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (thigh) and cornerback Jimmy Smith (ribs, shoulder) are also active, giving Baltimore's defense a boost against the NFL's leading rusher in Derrick Henry. Snead got in two […]

Mark Ingram II A Healthy Scratch Again

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II is a healthy inactive yet again for the wild-card playoff game against the Titans on Sunday. Joining him on the inactive list are punter Johnny Townsend, wide receivers Chris Moore and James Proche II, outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson, offensive lineman R.J. Prince and defensive tackle Broderick Washington. Ingram […]

Drew Brees Likely To Retire After Season

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is expected to retire after the season, according to people close to him. Brees hasn't officially announced his decision, but it sounds as though this will be his last season. If he does decide to hang up his cleats, he has a contract with NBC waiting for him. If […]

Jamal Adams Needs Offseason Surgery

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (shoulders, fingers) played Saturday's wild-card game against the Rams with a torn labrum in his left shoulder that will require offseason surgery. Adams also has a right shoulder injury that could need offseason surgery, and the All-Pro safety also plans to have surgery on the fingers on his left hand. […]

Terry Fontenot A Finalist For Atlanta's GM Opening

New Orleans Saints vice president/assistant general manager of pro personnel Terry Fontenot is one of "two or three finalists" for the Atlanta Falcons general manager job, according to league sources. The Saints could be rewarded for losing a minority head coach or executive if Fontenot leaves for the division-rival Falcons by receiving two compensatory third-round […]

Jared Goff, John Wolford Should Be OK

Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks Jared Goff (thumb) and John Wolford (neck) are both banged up following the wild-card win over the Seahawks, but a source said that both of them "should be OK." Wolford took a hard hit to his head/neck in the first quarter and was sent to the hospital, but he returned to […]

Chase Young Suffers Mild Ankle Sprain

Washington Football Team rookie pass-rusher Chase Young (ankle) suffered just a mild ankle sprain in the wild-card loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday night and was limited late in the game. It would've made Young questionable to play in the Divisional Round had the team advanced, but Young should be fine heading into the offseason […]

Buccaneers Defense OK In Playoff Win

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense struggled a bit in a 31-23 win over the Washington Football Team. Tampa Bay had two sacks and an interception but allowed 375 yards and 23 points. The Buccaneers did rack up six quarterback hits- a good sign for their ability to pressure the passer. They'll either face the Saints […]

Terry McLaurin Records 75 Yards In Playoff Loss

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught six passes for 75 yards in a loss to Tampa Bay in the wild-card round. McLaurin was targeted seven times in the game as he has one of the most dependable workloads in football. The Ohio State Buckeye had just two games this season with under seven […]

Steven Sims Jr. Catches Touchdown In Playoff Loss

Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. caught three of four targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Buccaneers. Sims Jr. got lose on a corner route and made a beautiful catch near the sideline on a perfectly thrown ball from Taylor Heinicke. Despite the score on the national […]

Rob Gronkowski Has Quiet Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski saw just one target in a 31-23 win over the Washington Football Team. Gronkowski was used as a blocker against Washington's tough front, which limited his opportunities as a pass-catcher. The veteran tight end was overshadowed by Cameron Brate's strong performance, as the latter delivered 80 yards. While […]

Cam Sims Leads Washington In Receiving Versus Bucs

Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims led Washington with seven catches for 104 yards in a loss to the Buccaneers in the wild-card round. Sims was targeted a season-high 13 times by Taylor Heinicke who started for Alex Smith (calf). Sims certainly made a name for himself on the playoff stage, but the 100-yard […]

Cameron Brate Posts Season-High 80 Yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate caught four of six targets for 80 receiving yards in a playoff win over Washington. Brate was a threat downfield for Tom Brady, as he averaged a robust 20 yards per reception en route to a season-best receiving performance. The veteran tight end saw more looks as a […]

Antonio Brown Catches 36-Yard Touchdown In Victory

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown made his mark on a 31-23 playoff win over Washington, despite only seeing two targets. Brown made a huge first-quarter play, hauling in a 36-yard touchdown from Tom Brady to give Tampa Bay a 9-0 lead. The big plays keep coming for Brown, as he has now found […]

Washington Defense Records Three Sacks In Playoff Loss

The Washington Football Team defense recorded three sacks, but couldn't slow down Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in a wild-card round loss. Tampa Bay had over 500 yards of total offense and put up 31 points, a number that could've easily been worse if not for a couple of goal-to-go stops to force field goal […]

Chris Godwin Finds End Zone, Has Drop-Filled Performance

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin hauled in five of 12 targets for 79 yards and a score in a playoff victory over Washington. Godwin caught his first career touchdown on a 27-yard throw from Tom Brady but also struggled with drops. He had just four in his career coming into the game before […]

J.D. McKissic Finds End Zone In Wild-Card Round

Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic rushed twice for five yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday. McKissic added eight yards on two catches in the passing game. McKissic was on the field a lot for Washington, but seemed to do more blocking than route running as the passing-down […]

Antonio Gibson Quiet In Playoff Loss

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson rushed 14 times for 31 yards in a wild-card round loss to the Buccaneers. Gibson added two catches for four receiving yards. Gibson's 2.2 yards-per-carry was his lowest of the season as there were no running lanes against a stout Tampa run defense. The future remains bright for […]

Mike Evans Battles Through Injury For Team-High 119 Yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans caught six of 10 targets for 119 receiving yards in a win over Washington. Evans wasn't at full strength, though it sure didn't seem like it, as he reeled off big play after big play. His biggest play came in a fourth-quarter drive, where he hauled in a […]

Taylor Heinicke Plays Strong Game In Playoff Loss To Bucs

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke put forth an incredible effort in his second career start, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Buccaneers in the first round of the playoffs. Heinicke, playing for an injured Alex Smith (calf), was 26-for-44 passing for 306 yards and a touchdown. Heinicke's most impressive work, however, was on […]