Caleb Williams continued his late-season surge on Wild Card weekend, producing one of the game’s defining moments by escaping pressure on fourth-and-8 and delivering a strike to Rome Odunze for a play that earned a PFF grade (+1.5) and capped a six–big-time throw performance. … [Read more...] about NFL Wild Card Playoffs: Highest-graded plays of the week
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NFC Notes: Ejiro Evero, Matt LaFleur, Lions, Packers, Panthers
Lions Lions RG Tate Ratledge feels he has a lot to improve on following his rookie season and noted that he is willing to move to center if needed. There is also the issue that Ratledge, at 6’6, struggles with his pad level, given his height for a guard. “Definitely better than where it started, but obviously, a lot of things to improve on,” he said, via the team’s website. “I … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ejiro Evero, Matt LaFleur, Lions, Packers, Panthers
Panthers’ Wild Card Loss Shows What This Team Can Build On
The Carolina Panthers lost 34–31 to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round, and it hurts. Any playoff loss hurts, especially one that was right there for the taking, but this Panthers Wild Card loss showed something fans haven’t been able to say in a long time: this team competed. Panthers’ Wild Card Loss Shows Growth and Future Potential An 8–9 Panthers team that most … [Read more...] about Panthers’ Wild Card Loss Shows What This Team Can Build On
Jaguars Likely to Cut $51 Million “Sack Artist” After Last Minute Playoff Loss
The Jacksonville Jaguars will begin their offseason after losing to the Bills in an interception sealer, which means the team will need to start thinking about bringing back some players, but they will likely cut defensive end Arik Armstead. With Jacksonville turning its attention to next season, Armstead’s contract is carrying a large cap hit on the team’s salary, and the team … [Read more...] about Jaguars Likely to Cut $51 Million “Sack Artist” After Last Minute Playoff Loss
Field Goal Kicking: The Determining Factor In NFL Wild Card Games
NFL Wild Card Weekend delivered plenty of high-scoring action, late game heroics, and thrilling 4th quarter lead changes. With most of the contests won by a three or four-point margin, the kicking game became a vital determining factor. Field Goal Kicking: The Determining Factor In NFL Wild Card Games In a playoff scenario where a successful field goal can decide the outcome of … [Read more...] about Field Goal Kicking: The Determining Factor In NFL Wild Card Games