Tag: Super Wild Card Weekend

Texans TE Brevin Jordan hilariously gestured that he needed oxygen after a wild 76-yard TD

The Texans’ Brevin Jordan ran so fast he literally couldn’t catch his breath!

NFL players aren’t accustomed to covering long distances in live game action. Pro football is almost always a short-burst, explosive affair built around five to 10-yard increments.

That’s what made Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan’s 76-yard touchdown against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday so special. With Jordan breaking this off against the league’s top defense, it was abundantly clear that this probably wasn’t a bog standard Saturday afternoon Wild Card playoff game. (Heck, it even gave us defenders spinning like tops just over the ground!)

But even though Jordan created some special magic in the open field, he’s still a human being with physical limitations. When he sat down on the sideline after his score, Jordan hilariously mimed putting on an oxygen mask. I personally have never related to a professional athlete more:

I was hoping for a total of 31 points in this game. I didn’t think it’d be 17-14 (and counting) around halfway through the second quarter. If guys like Jordan are breaking these kinds of plays off early, we all might need some oxygen just to watch this exciting game.

NFL fans enjoyed the Texans getting the Saturday afternoon Wild Card playoff game … again

The Texans will ALWAYS get the sleepy Saturday afternoon playoff game.

It doesn’t matter who their head coach or quarterback is; the Houston Texans are probably resigned to a tried and true fate. If they make the playoffs, they will likely be scheduled for the opening Wild Card weekend game on Saturday afternoon.

There are a few constants in life.

Death, taxes, and Houston getting the sleepy NFL playoff game everyone is seemingly half-watching before the main course. And folks, there’s precedent for this statute.

During the Matt Schaub era, the Texans, of course, opened Wild Card Saturday. During the Deshaun Watson era — who once faced more than 20 accusations of sexual misconduct and engaged in what the NFL itself would later call “predatory behavior” — they opened Wild Card Saturday. So it’s only natural that CJ Stroud’s exciting iteration would enjoy the same fate as the Texans battled Joe Flacco’s Cleveland Browns.

NFL fans noticed this delicious irony about the Texans getting their usual non-marquee playoff timeslot with likely the least amount of attention on it.

Fantasy football injury report: Wild Card Round

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Wild Card Weekend.

This is a team-by-team review of any key fantasy football player injury news after this week’s practice activity and team statements. Only those players listed on the team’s official injury report will be addressed, unless the situation warrants further attention.

PLEASE NOTE: The NFL releases its final official injury report each Friday (approximately 5:30 p.m. ET). West Coast teams often report their injuries late and may not be included in the initial publication.

Wild Card Round fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Noah Brown, WR Robert Woods, TE Tyler Higbee, TE Sam LaPorta, WR Christian Watson, RB Raheem Mostert, WR Jaylen Waddle, WR DeVonta Smith

BALTIMORE RAVENS – bye week
RG Kevin Zeitler (knee, quadriceps) and WR Zay Flowers (calf) get another week to heal up.

BUFFALO BILLS – *Moved to Monday due to weather
WR Gabe Davis (knee) and S Taylor Rapp (calf) were ruled out, while LB Tyrel Dodson (shoulder) and CB Rasul Douglas (knee) are questionable.

CLEVELAND BROWNS – Saturday
S Grant Delpit (groin), PK Dustin Hopkins (left hamstring), and WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) have been ruled out. RB Pierre Strong (back), S Juan Thornhill (calf), and CB Denzel Ward (shoulder, knee) are questionable. WR Amari Cooper (heel), QB Joe Flacco (calf), DE Myles Garrett (personal matter, shoulder, hamstring), RB Kareem Hunt (groin), CB Greg Newsome (knee), TE David Njoku (knee), and C Ethan Pocic (shoulder, stinger) all fully practiced Thursday and will be available.

DALLAS COWBOYS – Sunday
RB Deuce Vaughn (ankle) landed on IR. CB Stephon Gilmore (shoulder) and LG Tyler Smith (foot) avoided injury tags and will play.

DETROIT LIONS – Sunday
LB James Houston (ankle), CB Jerry Jacobs (thigh, knee), TE James Mitchell (hand), and WR Kalif Raymond (knee) are out.
S Brian Branch (wrist), TE Sam LaPorta (knee), C Frank Ragnow (knee, back, toe), CB Cameron Sutton (toe, heel), WR Jameson Williams (ankle), and TE Brock Wright (hip) all fully practiced Friday. LaPorta is the only one with an injury tag, earning a questionable designation.

GREEN BAY PACKERS – Sunday
RB AJ Dillon (thumb, neck) is doubtful. WR Christian Watson (hamstring) and CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder, ankle) are questionable. LB De’Vondre Campbell (neck), TE Luke Musgrave (kidney), C Josh Myers (neck), WR Jayden Reed (chest), S Darnell Savage (shoulder), RT Zach Tom (finger), and LB Quay Walker (shoulder) avoided injury labels.

HOUSTON TEXANS – Saturday
DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle), WR Noah Brown (back), DT Sheldon Rankins (shoulder), and WR Robert Woods (hip) are questionable after being limited Thursday at practice.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Saturday
WR Rashee Rice (hamstring), LT Donovan Smith (neck), QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle), RB Isiah Pacheco (concussion, shoulder), LB Nick Bolton (wrist), RT Jawaan Taylor (knee), WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique), CB L’Jarius Sneed (calf), TE Travis Kelce (neck) all avoided injury tags and are expected to play. WR Justyn Ross (hamstring) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip, ankle) are questionable.

LOS ANGELES RAMS – Sunday
S Jordan Fuller (ankle), TE Tyler Higbee (shoulder), and LT Joseph Noteboom (foot) are questionable. Higbee was limited all week and is a game-time decision.

MIAMI DOLPHINS – Saturday
CB Xavien Howard (foot) has been ruled out. S DeShon Elliott (calf), S Jevon Holland (knee, knee), RB Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle), WR Jaylen Waddle (ankle) are questionable. RB De’Von Achane (toe, ribs), LT Terron Armstead (knee, ankle, back) fully practiced Thursday and aren’t on the report. WR Tyreek Hill (quad, ankle) is not listed with an injury designation after being limited all week.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES – Monday
WR A.J. Brown (knee) was ruled out on Saturday. QB Jalen Hurts (right finger), CB Darius Slay (knee), WR DeVonta Smith (ankle), and RB D’Andre Swift (illness) all are ready to go. S Reed Blankenship (groin) is questionable.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS – *Moved to Monday due to weather
LB T.J. Watt (knee) is out. S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), RB Najee Harris (knee), and LB Elandon Roberts (pectoral) all practiced in full on Friday and escaped injury designations.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS – bye week
RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) has another week to get right with the team on bye.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS – Monday
QB Baker Mayfield (ribs) is questionable but expected to play. LT Tristan Wirfs (illness) avoided an injury tag and is good to go.

6 key offensive adjustments the Eagles have to make entering the NFC Divisional Round

6 key offensive adjustments the Eagles have to make entering the Divisional Round of the NFC playoffs

The NFL regular season is a wrap and Philadelphia is the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC after a 22-16 win over the Giants at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 18.

The bye week is a reward for regular season success that allows the No. 1 overall seed to regroup, while also getting much-needed rest and rehabilitation for key starters on both sides of the football.

The postseason is also about conforming, and we’re looking at six key adjustments Philadelphia must make entering the divisional round.

 

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll: QB Geno Smith is the real deal

Despite falling in the wild-card round to the 49ers, Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll believes quarterback Geno Smith is “the real deal.”

Now that the Seattle Seahawks season is officially in the books courtesy of the San Franciso 49ers over Wild Card Weekend, the focus turns immediately to strengthening the roster for next year. The first order of business could be re-signing quarterback Geno Smith.

Smith had a stellar first season as Seattle’s starter, setting franchise records and continuously topping the league in stat after stat. While he was far from perfect at times, he’s been quick to take accountability, and the Seahawks could very well decide that Smith is the franchise quarterback of their future.

“He’s for real,” coach Pete Carroll said after Saturday’s loss. “Geno is the real deal. He can do all of the things that a terrific quarterback does. His movement was probably more of a surprise that he was so efficient with his movement – he could always throw it. His ability to stay poised and calm throughout the season, throughout the year – with all of the hype and the buildup, he could have gone south five different times, and he never did. He never wavered. His leadership really stood out. His voice in the locker room, his voice with our players, he said the right stuff all year, right up to today. ”

Since he only signed a one-year deal last offseason, if Smith and the Seahawks are unable to reach an agreement on a new contract, he’ll hit the market in the spring as an unrestricted free agent. He’s certainly earned the right to be a starting quarterback.

“It’s a great story, it’s a great story for a lot of players, in other sports, wherever you want to go, if you keep hanging in there and you believe in yourself, and you don’t let the messaging outside of you affect who you are and what you are, you’ll find your best,” Carroll continued. “I think Geno has found his best, and he’s ready to come back and go again. I thought he had just an unbelievably great season for us.”

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Seahawks WR DK Metcalf’s best catches from Wild Card Weekend

Take a look at the best catches from Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf’s 2-TD game during the 2022 Super Wild Card Weekend.

Take a look at the best catches from Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf’s 2-TD game during the 2022 Super Wild Card Weekend.

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Highlights: Best of Seahawks vs. 49ers Super Wild Card Weekend

A look at the highlights from the Seattle Seahawks at the San Francisco 49ers for Super Wild Card Weekend to kick off the 2023 playoffs.

Take a look at the highlights from the Seattle Seahawks at the San Francisco 49ers for Super Wild Card Weekend to kick off the 2023 playoffs.

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WATCH: Seahawks vs. 49ers preview for Super Wild Card Weekend

Here’s everything you need to know when the Seattle Seahawks take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Wild Card Weekend on Saturday.

Here’s everything you need to know when the Seattle Seahawks take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Wild Card Weekend on Saturday.

Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. PT in San Francisco.

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NFL Playoffs: Date, time set for Chargers vs. Jaguars

The stage is set.

The NFL announced the full schedule for Super Wild Card weekend.

The Chargers will travel to take on the Jaguars next Saturday, Jan 14, at 5:15 pm PT.

The game will be televised on NBC.

Los Angeles and Jacksonville played in Week 3 of the regular season, and the Jaguars beat the Bolts, 38-10.

In that game, Justin Herbert was a week removed from his fractured rib cartilage. Keenan Allen did not play. In addition, the team lost Rashawn Slater and Joey Bosa to their respective injuries.

The Jaguars won their final five games after a 2-6 start to capture the division title over the two-time defending AFC South champion Titans.

6 key offensive adjustments the Eagles have to make entering the playoffs

Using Jet motion, Fly motion, and getting athletes on the move is among 6 adjustments the #Philadelphia #Eagles offense must make entering the #SuperWildCard round of #NFC playoffs

The Eagles are headed to the playoffs just one year after a disappointing 4-12 season that saw Carson Wentz traded and Doug Pederson fired.

Philadelphia will enter the postseason with a quarterback that’s started 19 total games, a head coach and defensive coordinator finishing their first season in leadership positions, and a matchup with defending Super Bowl champion Buccaneers.

All teams make adjustments entering the postseason and no team in the tournament will need to make more than the Eagles.

Here are six postseason adjustments the Birds need to make.