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sports1 day ago

Rookie Standouts Shine: Wild-Card Round's Top Graders

PFF ranks the highest-graded rookies from the wild-card round (minimum 25 snaps), led by Colston Loveland and Matthew Golden at 90.6, with eight more rookies like Jayden Higgins (79.3), Woody Marks (78.8), Craig Woodson (77.4), Ozzy Trapilo (76.0), Will Campbell (75.6), Marques Sigle (73.2) and Tetairoa McMillan (72.2) also delivering standout performances; Loveland’s 8 catches for 137 yards and Golden’s first NFL TD headline the weekend’s rookie production.

via PFF|
#grading#nfl#pff
sports2 days ago

Texans Look to Upset a Steady Steelers in Wild Card Clash

Texans head to Pittsburgh for a Wild Card showdown after the Steelers clinched the AFC North with a dramatic win over Baltimore. The preview outlines the Steelers’ 2025 offense (QB Aaron Rodgers; RBs Jaylen Warren or Kenneth Gainwell; WRs DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Marquez Valdes‑Scantling or Adam Thielen) and defense (Cameron Heyward and TJ Watt lead the front, plus a solid secondary) and notes Houston must tackle well and exploit Pittsburgh’s secondary. It also recalls Rodgers’ history against Houston and mentions the Monday night kickoff at 7:15 PM CST as the Texans seek their first road playoff win since 2002.

via Houston Texans|
#aaron-rodgers#nfl#pittsburgh-steelers
sports9 days ago

NFL Playoffs 2026: Key Storylines, Matchups, and Predictions

The NFL playoffs are underway with a wide-open race due to the absence of dominant teams, featuring key matchups like Bills vs. Jaguars and Packers vs. Bears, and potential surprises from teams like the Bears and Bills. The storyline includes whether quarterbacks like Sam Darnold can lead their teams to a Super Bowl, with predictions favoring the Texans over 49ers and Rams over Bills. The playoffs promise exciting matchups and unexpected outcomes as teams vie for the championship.

via NBC News|
#nfl-playoffs#quarterback-performance#sports
sports2 years ago

"Philadelphia Eagles: Navigating the Aftermath and Looking Ahead"

The Philadelphia Eagles' 2023 season ended with a 32-9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round. Despite a strong start, the team struggled in the latter part of the season, culminating in a disappointing defeat. Head Coach Nick Sirianni expressed a need to evaluate all aspects of the team's performance and acknowledged the challenges faced against the Buccaneers' aggressive defense. The loss marked a stark contrast to the team's promising start, leaving the Eagles and their fans with a sense of disappointment.

via PhiladelphiaEagles.com|
#jalen-hurts#nfl#nick-sirianni
sports2 years ago

"Eagles' Nick Sirianni Faces Tough Questions After Late-Season Collapse and Playoff Exit"

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a devastating 32-9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round, ending their season with a shocking collapse. Head coach Nick Sirianni, facing speculation about his job status, chose to focus on his players' efforts rather than his own future. The Eagles' defense struggled, and their offense failed to make an impact, leading to a disappointing end to a season that started with high expectations. Sirianni acknowledged the team's slide and expressed a need to evaluate all aspects of their performance.

via NFL.com|
#nfl-playoffs#nick-sirianni#philadelphia-eagles
sports2 years ago

"Key Inactives Revealed for Eagles vs. Buccaneers Wild Card Showdown"

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without key starters Reed Blankenship and A.J. Brown for the NFC Wild Card Round game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while rookie Sydney Brown is out for the playoffs with a torn ACL. Quarterback Jalen Hurts is set to play despite a finger injury, and the Eagles will see the return of Darius Slay, DeVonta Smith, and D'Andre Swift. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield will start despite lingering ankle and rib injuries, and the team has elevated running back Patrick Laird and linebacker Jose Ramirez from the practice squad for the game.

via PhiladelphiaEagles.com|
#buccaneers#eagles#inactives
sports2 years ago

"Browns' Defensive Collapse and Offensive Struggles Lead to Wild Card Loss vs. Texans"

The Cleveland Browns' No. 1 defense in the NFL, including the top pass defense, was thoroughly embarrassed by Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud and first-year offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik in a 45-14 rout in the wild card round. Denzel Ward and Greg Newsome expressed disappointment, acknowledging that the team "didn't show up" for the game.

via cleveland.com|
#cj-stroud#cleveland-browns#defense