JANUARY 8: Damarious Randall #23 of the Green Bay Packers makes an interception in the fourth quarter during the NFC Wild Card game against the New York Giants at Lambeau Field on January 8, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. ORG XMIT: 690738049 less GREEN BAY, WI – JANUARY 8: Damarious Randall #23 of the Green Bay Packers makes an interception in the fourth quarter during the NFC Wild Card game against the New York Giants at Lambeau Field on January 8, … more Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb celebrates after making a touchdown reception during the first half of an NFC wild-card NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis.
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Hail Mary touchdown play key in Green Bay Packersa win over New York Giants
Rodgers overcame a sluggish start and finished with four touchdown passes, including a momentum-swinging 42-yard heave to Randall Cobb at the end of the second quarter, to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 38-13 win Sunday over the New York Giants in an NFC wild-card game. Rodgers was 25 of 40 for 362 yards, continuing a remarkable run of quarterback play that helped the Packers win their final six games of the regular season to take the NFC North.
Roethlisberger, Bell, Brown push Steelers past Dolphins
Injuries forced Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell to wait three seasons for the chance to run onto the field together in the playoffs. The wait for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Big Three” to do it again won’t be nearly as long.
The Latest: Packers’ Nelson officially out of the game
By JASON DEAREN Associated Press Relatives of the man who police say opened fire with a gun at a Florida airport report he had a history of mental health problems and was receiving psychological… The brother of a man accused of killing five people at a Florida airport questioned Saturday why his brother was allowed to keep his gun after U.S. authorities knew he’d become increasingly paranoid and was hearing… A Pennsylvania woman whose dismembered 14-year-old daughter’s remains were found in the woods last fall has been charged along with her boyfriend with killing the girl in what officials are calling a… A woman whose teenage daughter’s dismembered remains were found in the woods last fall has been charged along with her boyfriend with killing the girl in a “rape-murder fantasy” the couple shared, a prosecutor said… Bell ringing and a human embrace event Sunday marked the solemn … (more)
Roethlisberger hurts ankle late in playoff win
… Even short of that, maybe call a handoff? The Steelers head coach deserves to be asked about this. According to Yahoo Sports’ Eric Adelson, Roethlisberger was in a walking boot after the game. The Steelers head to Arrowhead Stadium to face the …
Alabama friends Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Landon Collins hoping the other loses on Sunday
New York Giants safety Landon Collins and Green Bay Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix exchange jerseys after an NFL game on Oct. 9, 2016, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The former Alabama teammates were consensus All-Americans for the Crimson Tide one season apart – Clinton-Dix in 2013 and Collins in 2014.
The Latest: Moore comes back after brutal hit by Dupree
Matt Moore missed just one play after a brutal hit by Bud Dupree in Miami that left the quarterback appearing dazed as he was tended to on the ground. Moore was scrambling when Dupree hit him helmet first square in the jaw.
Steelersa Antonio Brown dances into the end zone – twice
… line while running to the end zone. pic.twitter.com/USZDxey5G1 After spending most of her career in traditional print sports journalism, Cindy began blogging and tweeting, first as NFL/Redskins editor, and, since August 2010, at The Early Lead.
Dupree should be suspended for this cheap hit
Dupree should be suspended for this cheap hit Bud Dupree should be suspended for this disgusting cheap shot on Matt Moore Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i7ELwI Football, at its best, is an exhilarating game. The ultimate test of mind, body and spirit.
NFL playoff | Steelers vs. Dolphins: How they match up
Steelers receiver Antonio Brown reacts after making a catch during the second half of a game against the Ravens on Dec. 25. Steelers receiver Antonio Brown reacts after making a catch during the second half of a game against the Ravens on Dec. 25. In order to prepare for Sunday’s wild-card game against Miami, the Steelers practiced this week with fans on and the doors open at the team’s indoor practice facility. The goal was to simulate the anticipated blustery game conditions at Heinz Field, where the temperatures are expected to be in the teens.
Lions were capable of entertaining, just not contending
Remember when Darius Slay stole back the ball against Philadelphia? And Matthew Stafford rifled that touchdown pass to Anquan Boldin against Washington? Or when Matt Prater hit that 58-yarder as time expired in Minnesota? And then Golden Tate flipped into the end zone in overtime? They came back to win eight games in the fourth quarter or overtime, an NFL record. Their odds of doing that were more than 1 in 32 billion.
Could Eagles target Giants’ Victor Cruz in free agency?
There is a strong possibility that the Giants will release wide receiver Victor Cruz this offseason, as he holds a cap hit of $9.4 million next season, but only $1.9 million in dead cap space if he was released. Cruz, a career Giant, could take less money with the Giants to stay, and it wouldn’t be surprising if the Giants were open to that as well at a much lower number.
NFL Playoffs: What channel is New York Giants-Green Bay Packers on? Live score updates
Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers talks to New York Giants’ Eli Manning after a game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 23-16.
NFL Playoffs: What channel is New York Giants-Green Bay Packers on? Live score updates
Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers talks to New York Giants’ Eli Manning after a game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 23-16.
NFL Playoffs 2017: Final prediction for Dolphins vs Steelers
As the NFL Playoffs 2017 have finally arrived, here’s a final prediction for today’s Dolphins vs Steelers AFC Wild Card game. After a wild first day of the NFL Playoffs 2017 that saw the Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks advance to the next round of the postseason, today’s game might be a blowout.
NFL Playoffs 2017: Final prediction for Dolphins vs Steelers
As the NFL Playoffs 2017 have finally arrived, here’s a final prediction for today’s Dolphins vs Steelers AFC Wild Card game. After a wild first day of the NFL Playoffs 2017 that saw the Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks advance to the next round of the postseason, today’s game might be a blowout.
Former Alabama safeties have breakout seasons
The Crimson Tide-tinted friendship of Landon Collins and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix will be tested on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Two of the game’s top young safeties have known each other since college.
Seahawks follow familiar formula to beat Lions
Seattle running back Thomas Rawls celebrated after his 4-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against Detroit on Saturday night. Rawls rushed 27 times for 161 yards.
Richardson shows the flash in Seattle’s romp of Detroit
With the emergence of Doug Baldwin, the arrival of Tyler Lockett and a list of injuries that slowed his development, Paul Richardson was seemingly forgotten as one of the pass catching options for the Seattle Seahawks. Richardson’s acrobatic 2-yard touchdown reception was the beginning of Seattle’s 26-6 romp over Detroit in the NFC wild card game on Saturday night, sending the Seahawks into an anticipated matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.
Rawls, Seahawks run past Lions
Seattle advanced to an NFC Divisional Playoff game at Atlanta after winning its 10th consecutive home postseason contest. The Seahawks haven’t lost a postseason game at home since 2005.
Game balls for Texans after playoff win over Raiders
The Pro Bowler Clowney chased an excellent regular season by making a spectacular tipped interception at the Raiders’ 12-yard line, then returned it three yards to set up the 4-yard Lamar Miller touchdown run that gave the Texans a 10-0 first-quarter lead. Hopkins caught five passes for 67 yards, including an acrobatic 38-yarder on the sideline that set up his own 2-yard touchdown catch, giving the Texans their 20-7 halftime lead.
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The Vikings might have their quarterback of the future — at least that’s how coach Mike Zimmer has evaluated Sam Bradford’s play in 2016. Vikings players packed up their lockers at Winter Park in Eden Prairie on Monday at the end of the regular season.
Osweiler returns to lead Texans over Oakland 27-14
Brock Osweiler finally looked like the player Houston spent $72 million on, throwing for a touchdown and running for another to lead the Texans to a 27-14 wild-card playoff win over the Oakland Raiders on Saturday. Osweiler, benched on Dec. 18, got his job back this week with Tom Savage out with a concussion, and played his best game of the season to give the Texans their first playoff victory since the 2012 season.
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The Denver Broncos general manager tweeted Saturday that he “spent the morning with Kyle Shanahan in Atlanta. He’s very bright coach who’s had a tremendous year and has a great future.”
Latest from NFL: Clowney helps Texans beat Raiders 27-14
Jadeveon Clowney’s juggling interception set the tone for a terrific defensive performance by the Houston Texans in a 27-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders and third-string quarterback Connor Cook in an AFC wild-card game Saturday. Clowney, the No.
Rodgers, Cook among top story lines of wild-card weekend
Aaron Rodgers, Connor Cook among top story lines of wild-card weekend Can a rookie QB win for Raiders? Can Packers stay hot? These and other issues. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2jeIq9k We asked the USA TODAY Sports NFL staff the following question: What is the top story line of wild-card weekend? Their responses: What can be a bigger story line than the matchup between two Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks dueling on the frozen tundra? Well let’s just say I’m intrigued by the X-factor of the least-compelling matchup of the weekend.
Left tackle Penn out for Raiders against Texans
Star left tackle Donald Penn is out with a knee injury for the Oakland Raiders in their AFC wild-card playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. With Penn out, the Raiders will look to Menelik Watson to protect rookie third-string quarterback Connor Cook’s blind side in his first NFL start.
Flashback in history: Ravens vs. Colts in AFC Wild Card
January 6th, 2013 was a special day in Baltimore Ravens history. This was the last home game Ray Lewis played.
Last one for the Snake: Raiders vs Houston in the postseason: Part 3 of 3, the final post
In the week preceding his starting role in a 1980 Wildcard Game, the same grizzled, gray haired quarterback of the Houston Oilers spoke to the media. Everyone who heard or read those words in print knew that the speaker was lying.
Lane Johnson Files Complaint Against NFL, NFLPA
With the Eagles entering the offseason after a 7-9 year, let’s look at the best stories from around the web from the past week. Offensive tackle Lane Johnson has officially filed a complaint against the NFL and the NFL Players Association in federal court over his suspension this season, writes ESPN.com’s Tim McManus .
Live playoff updates: Raiders vs. Texans, Saturday
Get live NFL playoff scoring updates, news and analysis Saturday at 1:35 p.m. when the Raiders face the Texans in Houston in an AFC Wild Card game. The good news for the Raiders is that they’re back in the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.
NFL Wild Card Weekend 2017: Updated Odds, TV Schedule and Predictions
Let’s take a look at the odds and TV schedule for the weekend and offer some predictions in the form of news articles that may or may not appear in sports sections around the country over the coming days. kicked a game-winning 28-yard field goal with 1:37 remaining as the Houston Texans defeated the Oakland Raiders 16-13 on Saturday afternoon.
Raiders vs. Texans: Odds, TV Schedule, Predictions for 2017 AFC Wild Card
It’s a battle between a third-string quarterback making his first career NFL start and a quarterback who has gone from backup to starter to backup to starter to backup to starter in the last two seasons . He’s going to make a few plays and kill a couple drives.
Lions vs. Seahawks: Odds, TV Schedule, Predictions for 2017 NFC Wild Card
It’s not a good sign when the Cleveland Browns have won a playoff game more recently than your team, but that’s the situation the Detroit Lions are in. Barry Sanders and the Lions made the 1991 NFC Championship Game, and they haven’t reigned victorious in the postseason since.
NFL: Wild-card round gets going as drive to Super Bowl begins
This is the fourth time the Texans have opened the playoffs as the early game on Saturday. And the Raiders have returned to the postseason after a lengthy absence, but are starting a rookie at quarterback.
NFL: 3 rookies, Ryan, highlight revamped AP All-Pro Team
… and Ronnie Lott, and 1980 Heisman-winning running back George Rogers. For the first time, the nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who regularly cover the NFL voted for specific positions on the offensive line, a flex player on …
New England Patriots: 5 Reasons Why They Will Win Super Bowl 51
Oct 11, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady pumps his fists to the crowd prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports The New England Patriots are in the playoffs once again in 2016.
NFL 2017 Wild Card preview: Saturday’s schedule, TV, live streaming
Rookie Connor Cook, the former Walsh Jesuit High School standout from Hinckley, Ohio, will become the first quarterback ever to make his first NFL start in a playoff game on Saturday, leading the Oakland Raiders against the Houston Texans in an AFC wild card game. On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins are at the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC, and the New York Giants visit the Green Bay Packers in the NFC.
Lane Johnson files complaint; lawyer calls arbitration ‘sham’
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson has filed a complaint against the NFL and the NFL Players Association in federal court with a motion to vacate the arbitration award concerning his 10-game suspension. Johnson was officially suspended in October for violating the performance-enhancing drugs policy for a second time.
Time for Steelers to live up to talent level
The Steelers are a 10-point favorite against Miami as they get set to host the Dolphins in the AFC Wild Card on Sunday . A team that boasts a top three quarterback, running back and wide receiver, as well as one of the top offensive line’s in the NFL should be a big favorite in its home building against a warm weather team playing in 19-degree weather with a backup quarterback.