Chargers announce they will stay in San Diego for 2016

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The San Diego Chargers are staying in San Diego in 2016.

The San Diego Chargers are staying in San Diego for the 2016.

"We are very supportive of the decision by Dean Spanos to continue his efforts in San Diego and work with local leaders to develop a permanent stadium solution," Commissioner Rodger Goodell said in a statement. "NFL ownership has committed $300 million to assist in the cost of building a new stadium in San Diego. I have pledged the league's full support in helping Dean to fulfill his goal."

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers was pleased to know he'll be playing in San Diego next season.

"Everybody, all the children and wife and myself are all pretty fired up to know at least another season and hopefully more," Rivers told the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Owner Dean Spanos released a statement on Friday:

"Today I decided our team will stay in San Diego for the 2016 season and I hope for the long term in a new stadium.

I have met with Mayor (Kevin) Faulconer and Supervisor (Dave) Roberts and I look forward to working closely with them and the business community to resolve our stadium dilemma. We have an option and an agreement with the Los Angeles Rams to go to Inglewood in the next year, but my focus is on San Diego."

Chiefs, Kelce agree to five-year contract extension

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Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs announced a new contract for the first-time Pro Bowl selection on Friday.

Kelce's new deal is worth $46 million over five years with $20.5 million in guarantees. The new pact, which includes a $10-million signing bonus, will make Kelce the second-highest paid tight end in the NFL.

Eagles, OT Lane Johnson agree to six-year contract extension

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The Philadelphia Eagles announced they have agreed to terms on a six-year contract with offensive tackle Lane Johnson on Friday. The new contract keeps Johnson in Philadelphia through 2021.

It has been reported that the deal is worth up to $63 million with $35.5 million in guarantees.

AFC and NFC Championship rundown

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The teams that will play in Super Bowl 50 are set, the Denver Broncos will host the New England Patriots.

Listen as Joey Gucciardo (despite rough speech) runs down the games in debut SoundCloud podcast called the "Two Minute Warning".

Panthers beat Cardinals 49-15, will play Broncos in Super Bowl 50

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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart celebrates Cam
Newton's touchdown in the second quarter of Sunday's NFC
Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of
America Stadium in Charlotte. 

(PHOTO: Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer)

The Carolina Panthers have defeated the Arizona Cardinals 49-15 in the 2016 NFC Championship NFL Playoff game. The Panthers will advance to Super Bowl 50 where they will face the Denver Broncos, who defeated off the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship earlier game this afternoon.

Quarterback Cam Newton and his Panthers teammates dominated while the Cardinals barely were on the scoresheet.

Cam Newton had two touchdowns in the game, while Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer had one. Panthers wide reciever Corey Brown had one touchdown and Cardinals running back David Johnson had one TD as well. Also scoring a TD for the Panthers was WRs Devin Funchess and Ted Ginn. Tight end Darren Fells also had a TD for the Arizona Cardinals.

Broncos beat Patriots 20-18, advance to Super Bowl 50

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Owen Daniels #81 of the Denver Broncos celebrates
after scoring a 21-yard first quarter touchdown against
the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship
game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January
24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.

(PHOTO: Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

DENVER – The Denver Broncos are one win away from becoming Super Bowl champions for the 2015 NFL season.

With less than 20 seconds to go in today's AFC Championship game between the Patriots and the Broncos, the Patriots were losing by eight. But Tom Brady threw a touchdown pass that put the Patriots behind by two. All Brady needed to do was get the team a two-point conversion, but he was unsuccessful.

The Patriots tried an onside kick to recover the ball but the Broncos gained control of the ball. With one last snap, the Broncos ended the Patriots' season.

The final score: The Broncos beat the Patriots 20-18.

The win marks the Broncos' second Super Bowl appearance in three years and Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning's fourth trip to the championship game.

Gostkowski misses first extra point of 2015 season against Broncos

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Stephen Gostkowski

DENVER – New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski missed his first field goal of the 2015 NFL season after Steven Jackson scored a touchdown that cut the Denver Broncos' 7-0 lead to 7-6.

Gostkowski missing the field goal broke his streak of 523 successful extra points.

The game is currently in the second quarter of play.

This article was posted at 3:58pm ET.

49ers fire DC Eric Mangini, offer Curtis Modkins OC job

Eric Mangini

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The 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Eric Mangini, according to a report from NFL Insider Ian Rapoport on Friday. Rapoport added San Francisco has also offered Lions run game coordinator Curtis Modkins its offensive coordinator job.

It has also been reported that the Niners have also agreed to terms with Bears special teams assistant Derius Swinton. Swinton will be the team's new special teams coordinator.

Injury Notebook: Allen, Stewart limited in Panthers practice

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Jonathan Stewart

1. Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday and is expected to play, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

2. The Patriots listed 16 players as limited in practice Thursday, including Danny Amendola, Jamie Collins, Julian Edelman,Darius Fleming, Rob Gronkowski and Chandler Jones. Safety Patrick Chung was added to the injury report with a foot injury, but was a full participant.

3. Just days ahead of their NFC championship matchup against the Cardinals, defensive end Jared Allen (right foot) and running back Jonathan Stewart (ankle) were limited at practice Thursday. Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said that they both "looked pretty good."

Fantasy Analysis: Brady, Palmer good QB's for AFC and NFC Title Games

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Tom Brady

QB:
Tom Brady: Brady rushed and threw a total of three touchdowns in Saturday's divisional round playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He threw 302 yards in the game. Brady is going against Peyton Manning and the Broncos, which will not be an easy matchup, but expect Brady to throw at least two touchdowns and rush at least one.

Carson Palmer: Palmer threw three touchdown passes for 349 yards in Saturday night's divisional round playoff matchup win against the Green Bay Packers. For the NFC Title Game, Palmer and the Cardinals facing Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers, which just like for Brady facing Manning and the Broncos, will be a tough matchup to win. Despite that, expect Palmer to back up his performance against the Packers to have a game just as good against the Panthers.

WR:
Julian Edelman: Edelman has proved all season that he is one of the best offensive players in the league this season, making him the perfect wide reciever to pick when he faces the Broncos defense this weekend.

Larry Fitzgerald: Fitzgerald ran 176 yards for one touchdown in the Cardinals' 26-20 win over the Packers on Saturday night.

Emmanuel Sanders: Even though he was without a touchdown in the Broncos' divisional round playoff victory on Sunday against the Steelers, Sanders did rush 85 yards in the game. Like Edelman, Sanders has proven that he is one of the best wide recievers in the league, making him a wise pick as a WR for the weekend.

TE:
Rob Gronkowski: Throughout his six seasons in the NFL, especially this season, Gronk has proven himself worthy of being the best tight end in the league today. In Saturday's win over the Chiefs, Gronkowski had his first of two touchdowns in the Patriots opening drive in the first quarter, and he rushed 83 yards in the game. Gronkowski is a definite to put in your lineup this weekend.

Greg Olsen: Olsen had a touchdown and rushed 77 yards in the Panthers' victory on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

K:
Stephen Gostkowski: Gostkowski made both of his field goal attempts and made all three of his extra points on Saturday against the Chiefs, making him a wise kicker choice when he faces the Broncos this weekend.

Chandler Catanzaro: Catanzaro made both of his two field goal attempts and made both of his two extra point attempts in the Cardinals' overtime victory against the Packers on Saturday.
  
D/ST: 
Carolina Panthers: A defense for a team that only loses one game of 16 in a regular must be a strong one, which is what the Panthers defense did. The Panthers defense almost shut out the Seahawks before giving up 24 points to the Seahawks offense in the Panthers' victory on Sunday against them. But Carolina's defense has proven this season that they are one of the best in the league.

New England Patriots: Like the Panthers' defense, the Patriots have proven that their defense is also very strong. Expect the New England defense to perform very well against Peyton Manning and the Broncos offense. 

Injury Notebook: Panthers' Jared Allen (foot) doubtful to play in NFC title game

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Jared Allen

1. Panthers defensive end Jared Allen suffered a fracture in his foot during Carolina's 31-24 win over the Seahawks, coach Ron Rivera said. He is day-to-day and won't practice Wednesday, Rivera said.

2. When Steelers linebacker Arthur Moats was quickly declared out after suffering a pectoral injury against the Broncos, there was a reason for concern. The injury was not as severe as originally feared, though. Rapoport reported that Moats suffered only a strain.

3. Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul underwent surgery Monday on his hand, which he injured during a Fourth of July weekend fireworks incident.

4. Safety and return man Omar Bolden will miss the remainder of the postseason after suffering a partial PCL tear in Denver's 23-16 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach Gary Kubiak confirmed Monday. The team will place him on injured reserve.

Broncos defeat Steelers to advance to AFC Championship game

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The Broncos are advancing to the AFC Championship game.

Peyton Manning rescued the butter-fingered Broncos with a late touchdown drive and Denver advanced to the AFC championship game with a 23-16 win over Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

The Broncos will host Tom Brady and the New England Patriots next weekend.

Panthers advance to NFC Championship game with win over Seahawks

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CHARLOTTE, NC – The Carolina Panthers are heading to the NFC Championship game.

The Carolina Panthers built a 31-point halftime lead before barely holding off Seattle's relentless comeback, beating the Seahawks 31-24 on Sunday to advance to the NFC championship game.

Carolina (16-1) will host Arizona (14-3) next week for a trip to the Super Bowl.

Jonathan Stewart, returning from a foot injury, scored two touchdowns after jumpstarting the Panthers with a 59-yard sprint on their first play.

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly
(59) runs an intercepted ball as Seattle Seahawks center
Patrick Lewis (65) looks on during the first half of an NFL
divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in
Charlotte, N.C. Kuechly scored a touchdown on the play.

(PHOTO: Chuck Burton/AP)

Lockett has been (almost) a fantasy dream in 2nd half in game VS Panthers

Tyler Lockett

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Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett has been excellent in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.

In the second half, Lockett has a 50-yard return to start, and even hauled in a touchdown in a 33-yard pass from Seahawks QB Russell Wilson.

Cardinals beat Packers 26-20

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The Arizona Cardinals are heading to the NFC Championship game.

Larry Fitzgerald set up and scored the winning touchdown on the third play of overtime Saturday night, taking a 5-yard pass from Carson Palmer that lifted Arizona past Green Bay 26-20 after Aaron Rodgers sent the game to an extra period with a desperation 41-yard touchdown pass to Jeff Janis on the final play of regulation.

Fitzgerald turned a short pass into a 75-yard gain on the first play of overtime to set up the winning score. Fitzgerald caught eight passes for 176 yards.

Gronkowski scores two TDs as Patriots beat Chiefs 27-20

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Foxborough, Massachusetts- New England Patriots quarterback
Tom Brady (T) is knocked out of bounds just before the goal line by
Kansas City Chiefs Husain Abdullah (B) and Tyvon Branch (R) in
the second quarter of their AFC Divisional Round Playoff at
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough,  Massachusetts, USA 16
January 2016.

(Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/JOHN CETRINO

The New England Patriots are heading to their fifth-consecutive AFC Championship game.

Tom Brady hit Rob Gronkowski with two touchdown passes and reached over the goal line for another score Saturday to lead the New England Patriots into the AFC championship game with a 27-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Patriots will meet the winner of Sunday's game between Pittsburgh and Denver for a spot in Super Bowl 50 as they try to become the first repeat NFL champs since they did it in 2003-04.

After spending the last two weeks recovering from knee and back injuries, Gronkowski had touchdown catches from 8 and 16 yards The All-Pro tight end had seven receptions for 82 yards.

Kansas City had won a franchise-record 11 consecutive games, including 30-0 at Houston last week in the wild-card round.

Injury Notebook: Ted Ginn (knee) listed as questionable vs. Seahawks

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Ted Ginn was held out of the Panthers' practice on
Friday.

1. The Broncos plan on having Brock Osweiler as their backup quarterback in the Divisional Round against the Steelers. Osweiler (knee) is set to practice on Friday.

2. Antonio Brown (concussion) has been ruled out by the Steelers for the Divisional Round.

3. Panthers' Ted Ginn (knee) was held out of practice on Friday, and is listed as questionable to play against the Seahawks. Panthers coach Ron Rivera, however, said the reason for the receiver sitting out was that he was a little tired. Rivera also said he expects Ginn to play.

4. The Pittsburgh Steelers ruled out DeAngelo Williams for the team's Divisional Round game this weekend.

Eagles hiring Chiefs OC Doug Pederson as head coach

The Philadelphia Eagles have found Chip Kelly's replacement on a former coach's coaching staff.

The Eagles are hiring Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson to be their new head coach as soon as Kansas City's season is over.

The Chiefs are playing this weekend in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.

Chip Kelly named 49ers head coach

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The San Francisco 49ers announced they hired Chip Kelly as the team's 20th coach in franchise history on Thursday. He will be formally introduced as the team's new head coach during a news conference next week, the team said.

Kelly joins the 49ers after being fired by the Philadelphia Eagles prior to Week 17 of the 2015 NFL season.

Giants to name McAdoo head coach

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Ben McAdoo is reportedly going to be named the next Giants' head coach.

The Giants reportedly on Wednesday night were close to signing a deal that would make McAdoo, who spent two seasons as the Giants' Offensive Coirdinator, the next head coach of the team.

Fantasy Analysis: Rodgers and Wilson wise QB choices for Divisional Round

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NOTE: Time has been limited for all of our writers this week so we will have a very small Fantasy Report this week. Not as many positions will be covered in this specific report, so it is limited.

Aaron Rodgers

QB:

Aaron Rodgers: Rodgers had 210 pass yards, including two touchdowns in 36 attempys and 21 completions in the 2015 season Wild-Card Round.

Russell Wilson: Wilson had 142 pass yards and a touchdown in 26 attempts and 13 completions in the Wild-Card Round.

K:

Chris Boswell: Boswell made all four field goal attempts in the Wild-Card Round.

Cairo Santos: Santos made all three field goal attempts in the Wild-Card Round. He also made all three of his Extra-Point attempts.

WR:

Antonio Brown: Brown had seven receptions for 119 rushing yard in the Wild-Card Round.

James Jones: Jones had 7 receptions for 81 rushing yards in the Wild-Card Round.

TE:
Rob Gronkowski: Gronk was not at the Patriots' team practice on Tuesday, but is most likely being rested. Gronk has proved all season that he is one of the best tight ends in the league today, and he has proven that in some of his previous seasons.

Travis Kelce: Kelce caught eight of 10 targets for 128 yards in Sunday's win over the Texans.

D/ST:

Seattle Seahawks: The Seahawks defense only gave up one touchdown against the Vikings in the Wild-Card Round, as the Seahawks won the game 10-9 to eliminate the Vikings from the 2015 season playoff.

Kansas City Chiefs: The Chiefs defense is a fantastic line that can have a chance to beat any opponent it faces. It kept the Texans from scoring anything in a 30-0 Chiefs victory in the Wild-Card Round.

Rams approved to relocate to Los Angeles; Raiders stay in Oakland; Chargers may join Rams

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The St. Louis Rams have been approved to move back to where the team started, Los Angeles.

The team played in Los Angeles from 1946 to 1979. They played in Anaheim, California from 1980 to 1994.

The Rams' site in Inglewood was approved by owners by vote of 30-2. The Chargers have an option to join Rams in Los Angeles, California. The Raiders have decided to remain in Oakland.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said during a Tuesday night news conference that the league will provide $100 million to both the Chargers and Raiders if they remain in their current home markets.

St. Louis made a strong effort to keep the Rams, submitting a plan to the league for a $1.1 billion venue on the city's riverfront. Rams owner Stan Kroenke was determined to return the franchise to L.A., however.

"We understand the emotions involved of our fans and it's not easy to do these things," Kroenke said. "They are purposely made hard, but we're here today. We made a decision and we worked long and hard at the various alternatives. When they didn't succeed we worked to this point."

Recaps of yesterday's NFL Playoff games

PACKERS 35, REDSKINS 18

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers recovered from a poor start to throw for two touchdowns, Eddie Lacy and James Starks each ran for a score, and the Green Bay Packers came back to beat the Washington Redskins 35-18 in an NFC wild-card game Sunday.

Rodgers opened 1 for 8, and Green Bay's first four drives ended this way: punt, safety, punt, punt. Trailing 11-0, the Packers used a bit of hurry-up to score 17 consecutive points, then put the game away on the ground. Rodgers connected with Randall Cobb and Davante Adams for TDs. After rushing for only 17 yards in the first half, the Packers finished with 141.

Green Bay (11-6), which lost its last two regular-season games, will play at Arizona on Saturday.

NFC East champion Washington (9-8) had won four games in a row, but its season ends without a victory over a winning team.

SEAHAWKS 10, VIKINGS 9

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Blair Walsh's 27-yard field goal try into the frigid wind hooked left with 22 seconds remaining, handing Seattle a victory over stunned Minnesota in a wild-card round playoff game in below-zero weather that tied for the third-coldest NFL game on record.

The Seahawks (11-6) didn't score until Russell Wilson's short touchdown pass to Doug Baldwin early in the fourth quarter, and a fumble by Adrian Peterson for the Vikings on the next possession set up a field goal by Steven Hauschka.

The Vikings (11-6) took the ball back with 1:42 left at their 39 and, aided by a pass interference penalty on Kam Chancellor, drove deep into Seattle's territory. After draining the clock for the seemingly inevitable win, Walsh missed the winner. He made all three of his earlier attempts.

Seattle will play next weekend at Carolina, where the Panthers had a first-round bye in balmy mid-50s weather.

Seahawks P Ryan injured in game against Vikings

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Jon Ryan

MINNESOTA – Seahawks punter Jon Ryan was banged up after a botched snap in the first quarter of Seattle’s NFC wild card game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Clint Gresham delivered a low snap to Ryan. By the time Ryan got the ball under control, Minnesota’s defense was converging.

P Jon Ryan (nose) is questionable to return. #SEAvsMIN #NFLPlayoffs

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) January 10, 2016

Ryan flipped and came down on the Seattle 29, emerging with a bloody nose. 

There was no immediate word on the extent of Ryan’s injury. His return was listed as questionable, though he was on the sidelines kicking into a net soon after.

Ryan would return in the 2nd quarter for the Seahawks.

Recaps of yesterday's NFL Playoff games

STEELERS 18, BENGALS 16

CINCINNATI (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading to Denver. The Cincinnati Bengals are heading to another long offseason after a meltdown as ugly and ill-timed as it was complete.

Chris Boswell kicked a 35-yard field goal with 14 seconds remaining as the Steelers somehow pulled out an 18-16 victory in the AFC wild-card game Saturday night.

Pittsburgh (11-6) moved into field goal position after a pair of 15-yard penalties on the Bengals, one on linebacker Vontaze Burfict and another on Adam Jones after Burfict hit defenseless Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. Boswell drilled his fourth field goal of the game to give the Steelers their first playoff win since the 2010 AFC championship game.

The Bengals (12-5) appeared to be in position for their first postseason win in 25 years before Jeremy Hill's fumble gave Pittsburgh one last shot.

Roethlisberger left with a right shoulder injury on the final play of the third quarter but returned for Pittsburgh's last-gasp drive. Unable to throw with any real authority, he still managed to get the Steelers near midfield with 22 seconds to go when he threw high to Brown in Cincinnati territory.

CHIEFS 30, TEXANS 0

HOUSTON (AP) - Knile Davis had a 106-yard kickoff return and the Kansas City defense forced five turnovers to cruise to the Chiefs' first playoff win since 1994, a wild-card victory over the Houston Texans.

On the opening kickoff, Davis got three good blocks around the 10-yard line and then simply outran the rest of the defenders for the second-longest kickoff return TD in postseason history. The defense took over after that, harassing Brian Hoyer into a fumble and three of his career-high four interceptions before halftime to help the Chiefs (12-5) take a 13-0 lead at halftime.

Alex Smith threw a touchdown pass and Spencer Ware added a 5-yard run on the first play of the fourth quarter to make it 27-0.

The victory broke a streak of eight straight playoff losses by the Chiefs and was their first postseason win since beating the Oilers in Houston on Jan. 16, 1994. They have won 11 straight games.

Hoyer, booed all afternoon, was 15 of 34 for 136 yards as Houston (9-8) lost a home playoff game for the first time.

Dolphins hire Adam Gase as new Head Coacb

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The Miami Dolphins named their new Head Coach on Saturday.

Adam Vase, who spent the 2015 NFL season as Offensive Coordinator of the Chicago Bears, was named the Dolphins' new Head Coach.

Gase has no prior coaching experience before his new job, which starts next season.

Williams ruled out for Wild Card Round by Steelers

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DeAngelo Williams

The Pittsburgh Steelers were preparing as if DeAngelo Williams would be out, which he will be.

Tthe Steelers consider Williams out with a foot injury, per a source.

If Pittsburgh wins in Cincinnati on Saturday in the Wild Card Round of this season's playoffs, there is a chance the running back could play in the Divisional Round.

The veteran back finished with 907 yards on 200 totes and 11 rushing touchdowns. In the Week 14 tilt versus the Bengals, Williams galloped 76 yards on 23 carries and two scores.

Fantasy Analysis: Wilson best QB pick for round one of playoffs

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Russell Wilson

QB:
Russell Wilson: Going Against: Minnesota Vikings

• Wilson completed 19 of 28 attempted passes for 197 yards and three touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in Week #17. Wilson finished the 2015 NFL season with 34 passing touchdowns.

Kirk Cousins: Going Against: Green Bay Packers

• Cousins may have only played the first quarter during his Week #17 game with the Redskins on Sunday, but he completed 12 of 15 passes for 176 yards and three touchdowns in the Redskins' 34-23 win against the Dallas Cowboys. Expect Cousins to have another stellar performance against the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs.

RB:
Jeremy Hill: Going Against: Pittsburgh Steelers

• Hill had a stellar Week #17. He ran 96 yards and a touchdown in 16 carries as he and the Cincinnatti Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-16. Hill should have another great showing against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Roudn of the 2015 season playoffs.

Charcandrick West: Going Against: Houston Texans

• West had 13 carries for 34 yards on Sunday in Week #17 as he and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Oakland Raiders 23-17.

WR:
Antonio Brown: Going Against: Cincinnatti Bengals

• Brown managed a touchdown in 13 carries for a stellar 187 yards on Sunday in Week #17.

AJ Green: Going Against: Pittsburgh Steelers

• Green caught four of five targets for 34 yards and a touchdown as the Bengals beat the Ravens on Sunday in Week #17.

TE:
Jordan Reed: Going Against: Green Bay Packers

• Reed caught all four of his targets for 45 yards as he and the Redskins beat the Cowboys 34-23.

Tyler Eifert: Going Against: Pittsburgh Steelers

• Eifert managed 4 catches for 51 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' Week #17 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

K:
Steven Hauschka: Going Against: Minnesota Vikings:

• Hauschka completed 3 of 4 field goal attempts and 3 of 4 extra point attempts as he and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 36-6.

Cairo Santos: Going Against: Houston Texans

• Santos really did not have any official field goals in Week #17. One was a fake field goal where Santos completed a three-yard pass, and the other as waived off because of a penalty. Santos is playing in a Wild Card Round game against the Minnesota Vikings in what should be a low scoring game and should come down to at least one field goal.
D/ST:
Seattle Seahawks: Going Against: Minnesota Vikings

• The Seahawks' defense has proven all season that they are not one to be sat. They have shown that they are one of the most dominant defensive lines in the league.

Kansas City Chiefs: Going Against: Houston Texans

• The Kansas City Chiefs defense is going against a Houston Texans offense that they are definitely capable of beating in the Wild Card Round of the 2015 season playoffs.

Bucs fire Smith; Jets fire April

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Lovie Smith

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fire Lovie Smith: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Wednesday night that they will not retain coach Lovie Smith.

"After careful consideration, we informed Lovie that we have decided to make a change," Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer said in a statement released by the team. "I want to thank Lovie for his hard work and dedication to the Buccaneers during his time here. This decision was difficult on a variety of levels. I am disappointed that we were not more successful these past few seasons, but we are committed to doing what is necessary to give our fans the winning team they deserve. As we move forward, General Manager Jason Licht will oversee the process for finding our next head coach."

Bobby April

Jets fire special teams coach Bobby April: New York Jets coach Todd Bowles has informed special teams coordinator Bobby April that he will not be retained for the 2016 season. Assistant special teams coach Steve Hagen and assistant offensive line coach Ron Heller were also let go. Hagen and Heller were the final holdovers from Rex Ryan's staff.


"After having our season-ending meetings with the staff, I decided that changes were necessary in these areas," Bowles said, via the Jets' team site. "I appreciate their contributions this past season and wish them success in the future."

Jets sign nine to Reserve/Future Contracts

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Jarvis Harriso was one of nine players signed to the
New York Jets as a reserve/future contract player oo
Tuesdau.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets have signed nine players to reserve/future contracts on Tuesday

Among those nine are guard Jarvis Harrison and defensive tackle Deon Simon.

Wide receiver Joe Anderson was also among those signed Tuesday.

Anderson ended the season on New York’s practice squad.

Also signed were linebacker Deion Barnes, tight end Brandon Bostick, linebacker Julian Howsare, tight end Wes Saxton, cornerback Kevin Short and linebacker Julian Stanford.

The Jets ended the 2015 NFL season missing the playoffs with a 10-6 record, just missing out on a Wild Card playoff spot.

Jaguars fire Babich; Colts fire Manusky

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Bob Babich

Jaguars fire defensive coordinator Bob Babich:
The Jacksonville Jaguars fired defensive coordinator Bob Babich, the team announced Tuesday.

The move comes hours after general manager Dave Caldwell said to expect changes on defense.

Babich, who became defensive coordinator when coach Gus Bradley took over Jacksonville in 2013, led one of the worst defenses in the NFL each of the past three seasons:

2015: 31st in scoring (28.0); 24th in total yards (375.0)
2014: 26th in scoring (25.8); 26th in total yards (370.8)
2013: 28th in scoring (28.1); 27th in total yards (379. 4)

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Greg Manusky

Colts fire defensive coordinator Greg Manusky:

On Tuesday, the Colts have fired defensive coordinator Greg Manusky, per a source.

Manusky joined the staff when Pagano was hired in in 2012. The former pro linebacker previously spent time as defensive coordinator with the San Diego Chargers and San Francisco 49ers.

Pagano hinted Monday night on NFL Network changes to the staff could be coming.

"We've had a bunch of discussions, like I said, and we've got a lot of things like everybody else that's done playing," Pagano said. "There are teams obviously that are still in preparation (mode); the teams that made the playoffs, obviously. But everybody else is still in the evaluation mode now, and we're going to roll up our shirtsleeves and go to work. And, again, everything we do is based on two things: What's best for this team and what gives us the best chance to win."

Injury Notebook: Steerers still unsure if Williams will get playoff action

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DeAngelo Williams

1. DeAngelo Williams left the season finale in a protective walking boot with an ankle injury that Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin later clarified as a foot issue.

"DeAngelo is being evaluated and getting treatment as we speak," Tomlin said Tuesday. "I just spoke with him probably about 10 minutes ago, he can be characterized as day-to-day. I don't know what his availability will be in terms of the game."

2. Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is out of his thumb cast. Coach Marvin Lewis told the media that "we'll see (if) Andy continues to progress well."

"DeAngelo is being evaluated and getting treatment as we speak," Tomlin said Tuesday. "I just spoke with him probably about 10 minutes ago, he can be characterized as day-to-day. I don't know what his availability will be in terms of the game."

3. Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston will practice Tuesday in a limited fashion and is still listed as day-to-day, according to coach Andy Reid. Cornerback Dee Ford is still in the concussion protocol and won't practice Tuesday.

4. Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles suffered a broken thumb on his non-throwing hand during Sunday's loss to the Texans.

Redskins sign Cary Williams for playoffs

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Cornerback Cary Williams is signing with the Washington Redskins, his agent confirmed Tuesday.

The Redskins suffered injuries in Sunday's season finale against the Dallas Cowboys when cornerback Dashaun Phillips injured his neck and safety Kyshoen Jarrett sustained nerve damage to his arm.

Jarrett has been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Phillips, who was diagnosed with a stinger, has a chance to practice Wednesday.

Black Monday Notebook: Recent Firings and Hirings

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Ruston Webster

Titans fire GM Ruston Webster: The Tennessee Titans announced Monday that it will not renew the contract of executive vice president and general manager Ruston Webster.

"I would like to thank Ruston Webster for all of his efforts with our franchise, as he is a man of great character and integrity and someone for whom we I have tremendous respect," said Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk. "Our mission is to become one of the elite franchises in the National Football League, and we have fallen short of this goal in recent years. We are in the search process for our head coaching and general manager positions. We share our fans' frustration about the team's recent performance, and we are committed to doing everything we can to return our team to a perennial postseason contender."

Dolphins name Chria Grier new GM: The Miami Dolphins announced Monday that Chris Grier, who had previously served as the team's director of college scouting, will assume the role of GM.

Grier replaces Dennis Hickey, who was dismissed on Saturday.

Coughlin steps down as Giants head coach: Tom Coughlin, who led the New York Giants to two super bowl championships, stepped down as head coach of the team on Monday.

UPDATE (TUESDAY, 1/5/2016)
Chargers fire ofensive coach: The San Diego Chargers on Monday fired their offensive coach Frank Reich

49ers fire head coach Tomsula after one season

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Jim Tomsula

The San Francisco 49ers announced Sunday night that Jim Tomsula was fired after only one season at the helm of the team. The 49ers won 19-16 in overtime against the Rams on Sunday to finish 5-11.

Tomsula  was essentially fired for the failures of 49ers management over the last few years. Owner Jed York did not mention the fate of general manager Trent Baalke in his statement.

"Jimmy has been a valuable member of the 49ers organization for the last nine years," said York. "We all know he is a man of high character, and his contributions on the field and in our community have always been greatly appreciated. This entire organization is proud and grateful to have worked so closely alongside Jimmy. We all wish him and his family great success in the future."