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Ryan Mathews missed most of the second half of the Chargers' playoff game at the Bengals but vowed after the game to be ready for next week's game at the Broncos. 

"My mindset is I'm playing," Mathews told U-T San Diego.

Mathews has been slowed by an ankle injury the past couple of weeks and it is believed that is what limited him again. 

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews was limited by an injury against the Bengals.

Mathews hurt his ankle at some point during the game, and did not touch the ball after the beginning of the third quarter. He finished with 13 carries for 52 yards. He also caught two passes for 12 yards. The team never announced an injury, so Mathews' status is unknown. He'll take on the Broncos next week if he can play.

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews is dealing with an ankle injury.

The team has not announced an injury status for Mathews, but he has not touched the ball since the beginning of the third quarter. Danny Woodhead has seen the bulk of the workload since Mathews has been out. It's unknown whether he'll return to the game.

Chargers RB Ryan Mathews is active against the Bengals.

Mathews is dealing with an ankle injury. He did not practice until Friday, and was a limited participant. 

Colts running back Trent Richardson was a total nonfactor Sunday, in a 45-44 win over the Chiefs in the Wild Card playoff game. Richardson fumbled on his lone carry, and hardly saw the field from that point on. 

The Colts moved on to the next round of the playoffs, where they will take on either the Broncos or Patriots next weekend. 

Colts running back Donald Brown received plenty of work in Saturday's Wild Card playoff game against the Chiefs, especially after Trent Richardson fumbled on his first carry. 

Brown had 15 touches between the running and passing game, as he finished with 55 yards on 11 carries and four receptions for 47 yards. He scored twice as the Colts mounted a furious comeback, capping consecutive drives with a 10-yard run and a 3-yard reception to get into the end zone. 

Brown assumed the lead running back duties toward the end of the season, and the team's lack of faith in Richardson is obvious. He should continue to receive the bulk of the work in the next round, when the Colts take on either the Broncos or Patriots. 

Chiefs running back Knile Davis was forced to leave Saturday's Wild Card playoff game against the Colts, the second Chiefs' back forced out due to injury.

Filling in for Jamaal Charles, who suffered a concussion on the first drive of the game, Davis led the team in rushing yards before suffering the injury in the fourth quarter. He was unable to return.

Davis had 18 carries for 67 yards in the game, scoring on a 4-yard run just before haltime. He added a second score minutes after halftime on a 10-yard reception, while finishing the game with seven receptions for 33 yards. 

The extent of the injury is not yet known, but Davis' season ended with the 45-44 loss to the Colts. 

The Eagles have ruled quarterback Matt Barkley, wide receiver Damaris Johnson, cornerback Curtis Marsh, safety Keelan Johnson, running back Matthew Tucker, offensive lineman Julian Vandervelde, and tackle Dennis Kelly inactive for Saturday's Wild Card playoff game against the Saints.

The Chargers are in fine shape heading into their playoff showdown Sunday in Cincinnati. Running back Ryan Mathews (ankle) is probable while wide receiver Eddie Royal (toe) and defensive lineman Sean Lissemore (shoulder) are questionable. Royal is expected to play.

As expected, Chargers featured back Ryan Mathews returned to practice Friday after missing the previous two sessions with an ankle problem. His team is preparing to play at Cincinnati on Sunday in a first-round playoff game.

Mathews is a critical component to offensive success. He averaged 27 carries for 118 yards and scored three touchdowns in the last four regular-season games.