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Davante Adams WR - GB
Adams (ankle) was a non-participant in p...
Adams (ankle) was a non-participant in practice Thursday.
Impacts: Adams upheld his standard from Wednesday, instead focusing his efforts on rehabilitating his balky ankle. After Thursday's session, the wide receiver told Rob Demovsky
that this particular sprain doesn't approach the severity of the one that afflicted him throughout the 2015 season. No matter, Adams will have to show his ankle can handle the rigors of his position, which could come down to a game-time decision. On a positive note, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relayed Thursday that both Adams and Geronimo Allison (hamstring) are expected to play Sunday in Atlanta, meaning Adams will have a few more opportunities to prove his health.
Davante Adams WR - GB
Adams (ankle) was a non-participant in p...
Adams (ankle) was a non-participant in practice Thursday.
Impacts: Adams upheld his standard from Wednesday, instead focusing his efforts on rehabilitating his balky ankle. After Thursday's session, the wide receiver told Rob Demovsky
that this particular sprain doesn't approach the severity of the one that afflicted him throughout the 2015 season. No matter, Adams will have to show his ankle can handle the rigors of his position, which could come down to a game-time decision. On a positive note, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relayed Thursday that both Adams and Geronimo Allison (hamstring) are expected to play Sunday in Atlanta, meaning Adams will have a few more opportunities to prove his health.
Jordy Nelson WR - GB
Nelson (ribs) participated in a limited...
Nelson (ribs) participated in a limited capacity at Thursday's practice.
Impacts: Making progress by the day, Nelson jogged certain routes and caught passes during the part of practice open to the media Thursday, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Having said that, Nelson participated without pads, implying that he has yet to receive clearance for contact, per Rob Demovsky . Considering he's less than two weeks removed from fractured ribs, Nelson is a prime candidate to sidestep potential hits until Sunday's NFC championship game in Atlanta, but fortunately he's reached the point where he can breath easy, as he mentioned Wednesday. "Right now I'm just focused on getting back to full motion and doing everything and seeing if we can get that opportunity," Nelson said. "It would be a great chance to have." Friday's injury report should impart whether he's trending in the right direction.
Jordy Nelson WR - GB
Nelson (ribs) participated in a limited...
Nelson (ribs) participated in a limited capacity at Thursday's practice.
Impacts: Making progress by the day, Nelson jogged certain routes and caught passes during the part of practice open to the media Thursday, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Having said that, Nelson participated without pads, implying that he has yet to receive clearance for contact, per Rob Demovsky . Considering he's less than two weeks removed from fractured ribs, Nelson is a prime candidate to sidestep potential hits until Sunday's NFC championship game in Atlanta, but fortunately he's reached the point where he can breathe easy, as he mentioned Wednesday. &Right now I'm just focused on getting back to full motion and doing everything and seeing if we can get that opportunity,& Nelson said. &It would be a great chance to have.& Friday's injury report should impart whether he's trending in the right direction.
Julio Jones WR - ATL
Jones (toe) will be a non-participant at...
Jones (toe) will be a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Vaughn McClure
Impacts: On Wednesday, head coach Dan Quinn stated that Jones would increase his activity as the week proceeded. Instead, Jones maintained a similar workload Thursday, sticking to solely the walkthrough session. Despite the lack of development on the practice front, Jones said that he'll &be ready to go& for Sunday's NFC championship game against the Packers. In the end, though, Jones' availability will receive some clarification upon the release of Friday's injury report.
Julio Jones WR - ATL
Jones (toe) will be a non-participant at...
Jones (toe) will be a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Vaughn McClure
Impacts: On Wednesday, head coach Dan Quinn stated that Jones would increase his activity as the week proceeded. Instead, Jones maintained a similar workload Thursday, sticking to solely the walkthrough session. Despite the lack of development on the practice front, Jones said that he'll "be ready to go" for Sunday's NFC championship game against the Packers. In the end, though, Jones' availability will receive some clarification upon the release of Friday's injury report.
Andrew Luck QB - IND
Luck's surgery to address a lingering ri...
Luck's surgery to address a lingering right shoulder issue is in line to prevent the QB from throwing for three months, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.
report adds that a full recovery entails a period of approximately six months, a scenario that would enable Luck to be at full strength at or around the opening of training camp this coming July. Such an outcome precludes any setbacks, but a continuing theme with regard to Luck's status is that the QB is expected to be ready for the start of the 2017 campaign. Though a regular on the Colts' injury report this past season, Luck started all but one of the team's games in 2016, en route to recording 4,240 passing yards and a 31:13 TD:INT ratio. With a complete recovery assumed, Luck should remain a quality fantasy option in 2017, though back-to-back 8-8 results in which the Colts did not qualify for the playoffs figure to lead to some re-tooling of the QB's supporting cast this offseason.
Andrew Luck QB - IND
Luck's surgery to address a lingering ri...
Luck's surgery to address a lingering right shoulder issue is in line to prevent the QB from throwing for three months, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.
report adds that a full recovery entails a period of approximately six months, a scenario that would enable Luck to be at full strength at or around the opening of training camp this coming July. Such an outcome precludes any setbacks, but a continuing theme with regard to Luck's status is that the QB is expected to be ready for the start of the 2017 campaign. Though a regular on the Colts' injury report this past season, Luck started all but one of the team's games in 2016, en route to recording 4,240 passing yards and a 31:13 TD:INT ratio. With a complete recovery assumed, Luck should remain a quality fantasy option in 2017, though back-to-back 8-8 results in which the Colts did not qualify for the playoffs figure to lead to some re-tooling of the QB's supporting cast this offseason.
Andrew Luck QB - IND
Luck underwent offseason surgery to repa...
Luck underwent offseason surgery to repair a right shoulder injury, per Colts owner Jim Irsay.
Impacts: Luck has apparently been dealing with a lingering shoulder injury since 2015, but that didn't stop him from throwing for 4,240 yards and 31 touchdowns in 2016. Although Irsay didn't get into the specifics of the procedure, he did note that Luck will be ready to begin his sixth NFL season in 2017.
Andrew Luck QB - IND
Luck underwent offseason surgery to repa...
Luck underwent offseason surgery to repair a right shoulder injury, per Colts owner Jim Irsay.
Impacts: Luck has apparently been dealing with a lingering shoulder injury since 2015, but that didn't stop him from throwing for 4,240 yards and 31 touchdowns in 2016. Although Irsay didn't get into the specifics of the procedure, he did note that Luck will be ready to begin his sixth NFL season in 2017.
Jordy Nelson WR - GB
Nelson (ribs) was limited in Wednesday's...
Nelson (ribs) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky
Impacts: Prior to drills, head coach Mike McCarthy repeated the company line with Nelson from a week ago, stating the wide receiver would be contained to rehabilitation due to multiple rib fractures stemming from wild-card weekend. A short time later, though, Nelson was seen moving about casually and catching passes on a side field in the portion of practice open to the media, according to Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The activity must have been enough to convince the training staff to allow Nelson to participate in some individual drills, hence the limited session. The preceding is more than can be said for Davante Adams (ankle) and Geronimo Allison (hamstring), a development that may have started Nelson down the path to active status for the NFC championship game. However, setbacks will likely have to be avoided as the Packers continue their preparations.
Jordy Nelson WR - GB
Nelson (ribs) was limited in Wednesday's...
Nelson (ribs) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky
Impacts: Prior to drills, head coach Mike McCarthy repeated the company line with Nelson from a week ago, stating the wide receiver would be contained to rehabilitation due to multiple rib fractures stemming from wild-card weekend. A short time later, though, Nelson was seen moving about casually and catching passes on a side field in the portion of practice open to the media, according to Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The activity must have been enough to convince the training staff to allow Nelson to participate in some individual drills, hence the limited session. The preceding is more than can be said for Davante Adams (ankle) and Geronimo Allison (hamstring), a development that may have started Nelson down the path to active status for the NFC championship game. However, setbacks will likely have to be avoided as the Packers continue their preparations.
Davante Adams WR - GB
Adams (ankle) won't participate in Wedne...
Adams (ankle) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky
reports. &[I'm] curious to see him move,& head coach Mike McCarthy told Jason Wilde
of Adams. &I don't think he'll practice until Saturday.&
Impacts: And the hits keep coming for the Packers' receiving corps. First, Jordy Nelson suffered multiple rib fractures in the wild-card round and was unavailable Sunday at Dallas. In the latter victory, Adams' left ankle was rolled up on during his final catch of the game. Both wideouts will begin the week of prep with the rehab group, per McCarthy, but a decision on Adams' availability could come down well before this Sunday's kickoff in Atlanta, as it did for Nelson last Friday. Fortunately for Adams, he has a few more chances to buck expectations in advance of the NFC championship game.
Davante Adams WR - GB
Adams (ankle) won't participate in Wedne...
Adams (ankle) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky
reports. "[I'm] curious to see him move," head coach Mike McCarthy told Jason Wilde
of Adams. "I don't think he'll practice until Saturday."
Impacts: And the hits keep coming for the Packers' receiving corps. First, Jordy Nelson suffered multiple rib fractures in the wild-card round and was unavailable Sunday at Dallas. In the latter victory, Adams' left ankle was rolled up on during his final catch of the game. Both wideouts will begin the week of prep with the rehab group, per McCarthy, but a decision on Adams' availability could come down well before this Sunday's kickoff in Atlanta, as it did for Nelson last Friday. Fortunately for Adams, he has a few more chances to buck expectations in advance of the NFC championship game.
Julio Jones WR - ATL
Jones (toe) won't participate in practic...
Jones (toe) won't participate in practice Wednesday, Vaughn McClure
Impacts: Terming Jones' absence "by design," head coach Dan Quinn relayed that his No. 1 wide receiver will increase his activity level as the week goes on, according to Lindsay Jones of USA Today Sports. It should be noted that Jones, the wideout, completed Wednesday's walkthrough, so he wasn't completely shut down Wednesday. Even if he doesn't log a full allotment of practice reps in a given day by week's end, the Falcons haven't expressed any worry about his potential to suit up for Sunday's NFC championship game against the Packers.
Julio Jones WR - ATL
Jones (toe) won't participate in practic...
Jones (toe) won't participate in practice Wednesday, Vaughn McClure
Impacts: Terming Jones' absence &by design,& head coach Dan Quinn relayed that his No. 1 wide receiver will increase his activity level as the week goes on, according to Lindsay Jones of USA Today Sports. It should be noted that Jones, the wideout, completed Wednesday's walkthrough, so he wasn't completely shut down Wednesday. Even if he doesn't log a full allotment of practice reps in a given day by week's end, the Falcons haven't expressed any worry about his potential to suit up for Sunday's NFC championship game against the Packers.
Jordy Nelson WR - GB
Nelson (ribs) has a small chance to play...
Nelson (ribs) has a small chance to play in Sunday's NFC championship game against the Falcons, Rob Demovsky of ESPN reports.
Impacts: Nelson has participated in regeneration workouts but hasn't practiced with the team since fracturing his ribs in the Packers' wild-card win over the Giants. Only missing one week would be surprising given the injury Nelson sustained, but the team claims he's made significant progress and, if he can handle the pain, he'll likely give it a go Sunday. Expect updates on his practice status later this week. Any participation would be a positive sign for the star receiver.
Jordy Nelson WR - GB
Nelson (ribs) has a small chance to play...
Nelson (ribs) has a small chance to play in Sunday's NFC championship game against the Falcons, Rob Demovsky of ESPN reports.
Impacts: Nelson has participated in regeneration workouts but hasn't practiced with the team since fracturing his ribs in the Packers' wild-card win over the Giants. Only missing one week would be surprising given the injury Nelson sustained, but the team claims he's made significant progress and, if he can handle the pain, he'll likely give it a go Sunday. Expect updates on his practice status later this week. Any participation would be a positive sign for the star receiver.
Justin Forsett RB - DEN
Forsett will consider retirement in the...
Forsett will consider retirement in the offseason, Mile High Sports reports.
Impacts: Forsett spent the 2016 campaign with three different organizations, beginning with the Ravens, then the Lions and finally the Broncos. While his age is becoming a red-flag, Forsett still looked to have something left in Denver and could make for a quality veteran addition to a team lacking depth at running back, should he choose to return for a 10th season.
Justin Forsett RB - DEN
Forsett will consider retirement in the...
Forsett will consider retirement in the offseason, Mile High Sports reports.
Impacts: Forsett spent the 2016 campaign with three different organizations, beginning with the Ravens, then the Lions and finally the Broncos. While his age is becoming a red-flag, Forsett still looked to have something left in Denver and could make for a quality veteran addition to a team lacking depth at running back, should he choose to return for a 10th season.
J.J. Watt DL - HOU
Watt is ahead of schedule in his recover...
Watt is ahead of schedule in his recovery from his September back surgery, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impacts: Watt was limited to just three games this season after undergoing surgery to repair a herniated disk in September. That followed a July operation on his back, making his latest rehabilitation the second of its kind. The All-Pro defensive end has been running and lifting weights over the past couple months, but it remains unclear if he'll be able to participate in organized team activities this offseason. Nonetheless, Watt is considered to be ahead of schedule, which bodes well for him returning to full form ahead of the 2017 campaign.
J.J. Watt DE - HOU
Watt is ahead of schedule in his recover...
Watt is ahead of schedule in his recovery from his September back surgery, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impacts: Watt was limited to just three games this season after undergoing surgery to repair a herniated disk in September. That followed a July operation on his back, making his latest rehabilitation the second of its kind. The All-Pro defensive end has been running and lifting weights over the past couple months, but it remains unclear if he'll be able to participate in organized team activities this offseason. Nonetheless, Watt is considered to be ahead of schedule, which bodes well for him returning to full form ahead of the 2017 campaign.
Jordy Nelson WR - GB
Nelson (ribs) is making progress in his...
Nelson (ribs) is making progress in his recovery, but his status for Sunday's NFC championship game against the Falcons remains uncertain, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impacts: Nelson suffered multiple rib fractures during Green Bay's opening playoff victory, preventing him from practicing ahead of Sunday's win versus the Cowboys, which he watched from the sideline. Although Nelson said he's feeling a lot better to start this week, he didn't project whether he'll be involved in this Sunday's clash. As a result, his situation will be one to watch in the coming days, with Wednesday's initial injury report destined to provide another update on his status.
Jordy Nelson WR - GB
Nelson (ribs) is making progress in his...
Nelson (ribs) is making progress in his recovery, but his status for Sunday's NFC championship game against the Falcons remains uncertain, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impacts: Nelson suffered multiple rib fractures during Green Bay's opening playoff victory, preventing him from practicing ahead of Sunday's win versus the Cowboys, which he watched from the sideline. Although Nelson said he's feeling a lot better to start this week, he didn't project whether he'll be involved in this Sunday's clash. As a result, his situation will be one to watch in the coming days, with Wednesday's initial injury report destined to provide another update on his status.
Julio Jones WR - ATL
Jones (toe) will be limited in practice...
Jones (toe) will be limited in practice this week, but coach Dan Quinn expects him to be ready to play in Sunday's NFC championship game against the Packers, ESPN's Vaughn McClure reports.
Impacts: Jones aggravated his previous toe problem during Saturday's playoff victory over the Seahawks, forcing the Falcons to withdraw him from action once the result was in hand. The All-Pro wideout missed Weeks 14 and 15 with what coach Quinn called a sprained toe, and although Jones is fully expected by Quinn to suit up Sunday, his practice involvement will understandably be limited to prevent further wear and tear. Given Jones' huge importance to the Falcons, his situation will be worth monitoring in the buildup to Sunday's kickoff, but it's reassuring to hear he's anticipated to play.
Julio Jones WR - ATL
Jones (toe) will be limited in practice...
Jones (toe) will be limited in practice this week, but coach Dan Quinn expects him to be ready to play in Sunday's NFC championship game against the Packers, ESPN's Vaughn McClure reports.
Impacts: Jones aggravated his previous toe problem during Saturday's playoff victory over the Seahawks, forcing the Falcons to withdraw him from action once the result was in hand. The All-Pro wideout missed Weeks 14 and 15 with what coach Quinn called a sprained toe, and although Jones is fully expected by Quinn to suit up Sunday, his practice involvement will understandably be limited to prevent further wear and tear. Given Jones' huge importance to the Falcons, his situation will be worth monitoring in the buildup to Sunday's kickoff, but it's reassuring to hear he's anticipated to play.
Antonio Brown WR - PIT
Brown secured six of 11 targets for 108...
Brown secured six of 11 targets for 108 yards in Sunday's 18-16 divisional-round victory over the Chiefs. He also gained nine yards on a pair of punt returns.
Impacts: Brown hauled in a game-long 52-yard bomb in the first quarter, and also secured a game-clinching seven-yard reception for a first down on the first play following the two-minute warning. With the Chiefs out of timeouts, the Steelers were able to take a knee on the following three plays, clinching their trip to Foxboro for the conference championship. Brown will naturally be a key component of next week's gameplan, and he figures to see plenty of Patriots CB Malcolm Butler, against whom he's had success in the past. The Pro Bowler now has 11 receptions on 20 targets for 232 yards and two touchdowns over the first pair of playoff games.
Antonio Brown WR - PIT
Brown secured six of 11 targets for 108...
Brown secured six of 11 targets for 108 yards in Sunday's 18-16 divisional-round victory over the Chiefs. He also gained nine yards on a pair of punt returns.
Impacts: Brown hauled in a game-long 52-yard bomb in the first quarter, and also secured a game-clinching seven-yard reception for a first down on the first play following the two-minute warning. With the Chiefs out of timeouts, the Steelers were able to take a knee on the following three plays, clinching their trip to Foxboro for the conference championship. Brown will naturally be a key component of next week's gameplan, and he figures to see plenty of Patriots CB Malcolm Butler, against whom he's had success in the past. The Pro Bowler now has 11 receptions on 20 targets for 232 yards and two touchdowns over the first pair of playoff games.
Le'Veon Bell RB - PIT
Bell rushed for 170 yards on 30 carries...
Bell rushed for 170 yards on 30 carries and secured two of five targets for minus-four yards in Sunday's 18-16 divisonal-round win over the Chiefs.
Impacts: Along with the Steelers defense, Bell was the key to the upset victory, as he set a franchise postseason rushing record and parlayed his trademark patience and superb vision into robust gains throughout all four quarters. Bell has now rushed for 337 yards over Pittsburgh's first two playoff tilts, and has accrued a whopping 63 total touches over that span. Given his MVP-caliber production, Bell is sure to be the focal point of the Steelers attack in next week's conference championship showdown against the Patriots, when they'll potentially also look to get him reinvolved in the passing attack. After compiling 75 receptions on 94 targets during 12 regular-season games, Bell has just four receptions for three yards in the Steelers' two playoff contests.
Le'Veon Bell RB - PIT
Bell rushed for 170 yards on 30 carries...
Bell rushed for 170 yards on 30 carries and secured two of five targets for minus-four yards in Sunday's 18-16 divisonal-round win over the Chiefs.
Impacts: Along with the Steelers defense, Bell was the key to the upset victory, as he set a franchise postseason rushing record and parlayed his trademark patience and superb vision into robust gains throughout all four quarters. Bell has now rushed for 337 yards over Pittsburgh's first two playoff tilts, and has accrued a whopping 63 total touches over that span. Given his MVP-caliber production, Bell is sure to be the focal point of the Steelers attack in next week's conference championship showdown against the Patriots, when they'll potentially also look to get him reinvolved in the passing attack. After compiling 75 receptions on 94 targets during 12 regular-season games, Bell has just four receptions for three yards in the Steelers' two playoff contests.
Ben Roethlisberger QB - PIT
Roethlisberger completed 20 of 31 passes...
Roethlisberger completed 20 of 31 passes for 224 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 18-16 divisional-round victory over the Chiefs. He also gained a yard on four rushes.
Impacts: Big Ben primarily got out of the way and let Le'Veon Bell and his defense handle most of the heavy lifting. That's not to say he didn't have an impact in the victory, however, as Roethlisberger made several impressive throws, including a 52-yard bomb to Antonio Brown and a 26-yard strike to Jesse James down to the Chiefs' five-yard line. His one mistake came when he got a tad greedy on the play following the latter completion, as he reportedly audibled out of a run and subsequently had his pass batted by Frank Zombo at the line and intercepted by Eric Berry.
Roethlisberger was mistake-free otherwise, and will likely need a similarly pristine performance in next week's conference championship for the Steelers to have a realistic chance of upending the Patriots on the road. Roethlisberger has now completed 33 of 49 passes for 421 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions over two postseason games.
Ben Roethlisberger QB - PIT
Roethlisberger completed 20 of 31 passes...
Roethlisberger completed 20 of 31 passes for 224 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 18-16 divisional-round victory over the Chiefs. He also gained a yard on four rushes.
Impacts: Big Ben primarily got out of the way and let Le'Veon Bell and his defense handle most of the heavy lifting. That's not to say he didn't have an impact in the victory, however, as Roethlisberger made several impressive throws, including a 52-yard bomb to Antonio Brown and a 26-yard strike to Jesse James down to the Chiefs' five-yard line. His one mistake came when he got a tad greedy on the play following the latter completion, as he reportedly audibled out of a run and subsequently had his pass batted by Frank Zombo at the line and intercepted by Eric Berry.
Roethlisberger was mistake-free otherwise, and will likely need a similarly pristine performance in next week's conference championship for the Steelers to have a realistic chance of upending the Patriots on the road. Roethlisberger has now completed 33 of 49 passes for 421 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions over two postseason games.
Travis Kelce TE - KC
Kelce caught five of seven targets for 7...
Kelce caught five of seven targets for 77 yards during the Chiefs' divisional-round playoff loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
Impacts: As has been the case most of the season, Kelce was the Chiefs' most dangerous weapon in the passing game and paced the team in nearly every statistical receiving category. However, a pair of second half mistakes cost him -- and his team. Late in the third quarter, Kelce dropped a deep bomb in Steelers territory and then let his temper flare on the play after, ultimately drawing a 15-yard personal foul for roughing up a Steelers cornerback. Sunday's playoff loss aside, Kelce will finish the 2016 campaign as one of the best fantasy options at tight end and made a great case to be one of the first at his position to be selected in 2017 drafts.
Travis Kelce TE - KC
Kelce caught five of seven targets for 7...
Kelce caught five of seven targets for 77 yards during the Chiefs' divisional-round playoff loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
Impacts: As has been the case most of the season, Kelce was the Chiefs' most dangerous weapon in the passing game and paced the team in nearly every statistical receiving category. However, a pair of second half mistakes cost him -- and his team. Late in the third quarter, Kelce dropped a deep bomb in Steelers territory and then let his temper flare on the play after, ultimately drawing a 15-yard personal foul for roughing up a Steelers cornerback. Sunday's playoff loss aside, Kelce will finish the 2016 campaign as one of the best fantasy options at tight end and made a great case to be one of the first at his position to be selected in 2017 drafts.
Spencer Ware RB - KC
Ware rushed eight times for 35 yards and...
Ware rushed eight times for 35 yards and a touchdown during the Chiefs' 18-16 divisional-round playoff loss to the Steelers. He also caught two of his four targets for one yard.
Impacts: Ware was efficient on the ground Sunday, topping 4.0 YPC for just the second time in the past six games and scoring one of the game's two lone touchdowns. However, he wasn't able to make anything happen through the air despite tying for the third-most targets on the team. One particularly costly blemish occurred in the first half when Ware dropped a pass on third and seven that forced a Chiefs punt in their own territory. Now entering his first offseason atop the depth chart, fantasy players should keep a close eye on how involved Jamaal Charles (knee) looks to be in the game plan. While Ware looks to have earned the right to remain the lead back, Charles could turn it into a committee if he shows he still has something left in the tank.
Spencer Ware RB - KC
Ware rushed eight times for 35 yards and...
Ware rushed eight times for 35 yards and a touchdown during the Chiefs' 18-16 divisional-round playoff loss to the Steelers. He also caught two of his four targets for one yard.
Impacts: Ware was efficient on the ground Sunday, topping 4.0 YPC for just the second time in the past six games and scoring one of the game's two lone touchdowns. However, he wasn't able to make anything happen through the air despite tying for the third-most targets on the team. One particularly costly blemish occurred in the first half when Ware dropped a pass on third and seven that forced a Chiefs punt in their own territory. Now entering his first offseason atop the depth chart, fantasy players should keep a close eye on how involved Jamaal Charles (knee) looks to be in the game plan. While Ware looks to have earned the right to remain the lead back, Charles could turn it into a committee if he shows he still has something left in the tank.
Aaron Rodgers QB - GB
Rodgers completed 28 of 43 passes for 35...
Rodgers completed 28 of 43 passes for 356 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 34-31 divisional-round victory over the Cowboys. He also gained 16 yards on two rushes.
Impacts: Rodgers added to the burgeoning legend of his storybook 2016 campaign with a superb all-around performance, and yet another completion that defied the odds and set the Packers up for a game-winning field-goal attempt. The perennial Pro Bowler helped Green Bay build a 28-13 lead by early in the third quarter with a pair of scoring throws to his tight ends, hitting Richard Rodgers for a 34-yard touchdown in the first quarter and then finding Jared Cook from three yards out on the first possession of the second half. However, after the Packers defense allowed that edge to evaporate, it was Rodgers to the rescue, first leading an eight-play, 37-yard drive that culminated in a 56-yard field goal by Mason Crosby that snapped a 28-28 tie. After Dak Prescott did a pretty good Rodgers impression on the subsequent drive, which ended in a game-tying 52-yard field goal by Dan Bailey, Rodgers rolled left on third down with 18 seconds remaining and threw across his body 36 yards downfield to Cook, who just managed to keep his feet inbounds and make a spectacular catch. That led to Mason Crosby's 51-yard game-winning field goal as time expired, sending Rodgers to his third conference championship game. Factoring in Sunday's production, Rodgers has now completed 53 of 83 passes for 718 yards with six touchdowns and just one interception in two postseason contests, with what should be a high-scoring shootout against Matt Ryan on tap.
Aaron Rodgers QB - GB
Rodgers completed 28 of 43 passes for 35...
Rodgers completed 28 of 43 passes for 356 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 34-31 divisional-round victory over the Cowboys. He also gained 16 yards on two rushes.
Impacts: Rodgers added to the burgeoning legend of his storybook 2016 campaign with a superb all-around performance, and yet another completion that defied the odds and set the Packers up for a game-winning field-goal attempt. The perennial Pro Bowler helped Green Bay build a 28-13 lead by early in the third quarter with a pair of scoring throws to his tight ends, hitting Richard Rodgers for a 34-yard touchdown in the first quarter and then finding Jared Cook from three yards out on the first possession of the second half. However, after the Packers defense allowed that edge to evaporate, it was Rodgers to the rescue, first leading an eight-play, 37-yard drive that culminated in a 56-yard field goal by Mason Crosby that snapped a 28-28 tie. After Dak Prescott did a pretty good Rodgers impression on the subsequent drive, which ended in a game-tying 52-yard field goal by Dan Bailey, Rodgers rolled left on third down with 18 seconds remaining and threw across his body 36 yards downfield to Cook, who just managed to keep his feet inbounds and make a spectacular catch. That led to Mason Crosby's 51-yard game-winning field goal as time expired, sending Rodgers to his third conference championship game. Factoring in Sunday's production, Rodgers has now completed 53 of 83 passes for 718 yards with six touchdowns and just one interception in two postseason contests, with what should be a high-scoring shootout against Matt Ryan on tap.
Brock Osweiler QB - HOU
Osweiler completed 23 of 40 passes for 1...
Osweiler completed 23 of 40 passes for 198 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions in Saturday's 34-16 divisional-round loss to the Patriots. He gained 18 yards on his one rush.
Impacts: As was the case in virtually every game he started in a considerably disappointing first season in Houston, Osweiler underwhelmed Saturday, and his mistakes ultimately sealed the Texans' fate. The fifth-year pro threw his first pick in the third quarter in New England territory at the 46-yard line, at a point in which the Texans were still facing a manageable 24-13 deficit. His most crucial miscue was the second one, however, as it came early in the fourth quarter after Houston had managed to pull within 24-16. Osweiler's throw down the middle for DeAndre Hopkins was plucked out of the air and returned to the Texans' six-yard line by Logan Ryan, setting up a game-clinching one-yard touchdown run by Dion Lewis. The error-laden performance was seemingly a fitting conclusion to Osweiler's 2016 campaign, one in which his career highs in multiple categories belied the ineffectiveness he displayed over 15 games.
Brock Osweiler QB - HOU
Osweiler completed 23 of 40 passes for 1...
Osweiler completed 23 of 40 passes for 198 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions in Saturday's 34-16 divisional-round loss to the Patriots. He gained 18 yards on his one rush.
Impacts: As was the case in virtually every game he started in a considerably disappointing first season in Houston, Osweiler underwhelmed Saturday, and his mistakes ultimately sealed the Texans' fate. The fifth-year pro threw his first pick in the third quarter in New England territory at the 46-yard line, at a point in which the Texans were still facing a manageable 24-13 deficit. His most crucial miscue was the second one, however, as it came early in the fourth quarter after Houston had managed to pull within 24-16. Osweiler's throw down the middle for DeAndre Hopkins was plucked out of the air and returned to the Texans' six-yard line by Logan Ryan, setting up a game-clinching one-yard touchdown run by Dion Lewis. The error-laden performance was seemingly a fitting conclusion to Osweiler's 2016 campaign, one in which his career highs in multiple categories belied the ineffectiveness he displayed over 15 games.
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