NFL Player News
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Caleb Williams QB | CHI
Bears' Caleb Williams: Spearheads historic comeback
Williams completed 24 of 48 passes for 361 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions while adding four rushes for 20 yards in the Bears' 31-27 wild-card win over the Packers on Saturday. He also threw a two-point conversion pass and committed a fumble recovered by Chicago.
Williams started and finished strong, with the latter helping him and the Bears overcome some forgettable moments in between. The second-year signal-caller led a marathon 16-play drive that absorbed just under eight minutes of the first quarter and culminated in a field goal that opened the scoring, but Williams went on to throw an interception on his second possession that eventually led to a Packers touchdown. Chicago's other two first-half possessions ended on downs, and his second pick late in the third quarter short-circuited a surefire scoring opportunity since it came at the Packers' two-yard line. However, Williams would come to life late, leading a trio of touchdown drives and capping off the latter two with scoring tosses of eight and 25 yards to Olamide Zaccheaus and DJ Moore, respectively. Williams also connected with Colston Loveland for a two-point conversion after the first TD, and by night's end, he'd set the franchise's new single-game playoff passing yardage record. Williams and his teammates will now gear up for a divisional-round matchup next weekend against a to-be-determined opponent.
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Ikem Ekwonu OT | CAR
Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu: Dealing with significant injury
Ekwonu suffered a significant knee injury Saturday that will carry into the offseason, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Ekwonu suffered the injury early in the first quarter, and he was carted off the field. After the game, he was spotted on crutches with a brace around his knee, per Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer. While there hasn't been an exact diagnosis, Ekwonu is likely to miss at least some offseason activity.
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Alex Austin DB | NE
Patriots' Alex Austin: Won't face Chargers
Austin (wrist) was not activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's wild-card game against the Chargers.
Austin turned in three limited practices for the second consecutive week, but it won't be enough for him to return. He hasn't played since Week 12, though he could be back for the divisional round should the Patriots defeat the Chargers on Sunday night.
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Ajani Carter DB | HOU
Texans' Ajani Carter: Draws questionable tag
Carter (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's wild-card matchup against the Steelers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Carter has appeared in only two games this season, most recently due to the hamstring injury. He logged full practices throughout the week, so he appears to have a realistic chance to return. However, Carter will need to be activated from injured reserve Sunday to have the chance to suit up.
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Trent Brown OT | HOU
Texans' Trent Brown: Ready for postseason
Brown (ankle/knee) does not have an injury designation ahead of Monday's wild-card matchup against the Steelers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Brown missed the Texans' final two games of the regular season with ankle and knee injuries, though he logged two limited practices to begin the week before upgrading to full participation Saturday. He'll be ready to start at right tackle to begin Houston's postseason run.
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Isaiahh Loudermilk DT | PIT
Steelers' Isaiahh Loudermilk: Questionable to face Texans
Loudermilk (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's wild-card game against the Texans, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Loudermilk hasn't taken the field since Week 2, and he logged a pair of limited practices during the week. He'll need to be activated from injured reserve before the game to have the chance to suit up.
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Azeez Ojulari LB | PHI
Eagles' Azeez Ojulari: Won't face 49ers
Ojulari (hamstring) was not activated from injured reserve Saturday and will not play in Sunday's wild-card game against the 49ers, per the NFL transaction log.
Ojulari hasn't played since Week 7, but he logged full practices throughout the week. If the Eagles advance to the divisional round, he seemingly has a good chance to return.
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Edgerrin Cooper LB | GB
Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: Hurts ankle in wild-card game
Cooper is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Bears after suffering an ankle injury.
Cooper hurt his ankle in the second half and was spotted walking back to the locker room. He logged a team-high eight tackles prior to his departure, and Isaiah McDuffie is likely to be asked to take on a bigger role so long as Cooper is sidelined.
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Davante Adams WR | LAR
Rams' Davante Adams: Targeted 13 times
Adams recorded five receptions on 13 targets for 72 yards in Saturday's 34-31 wild-card win over the Panthers.
Adams managed to suit up for the first time since Week 15. While he showed some signs of rust, Adams was targeted heavily as the passing offense flowed through him and Puka Nacua. Adams particularly came alive in the second half, logging three receptions for 58 yards in the final two quarters -- highlighted by a 23-yard catch early in the fourth quarter. He should be more consistent in the divisional round and will almost certainly retain a key role in the offense.
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Blake Corum RB | LAR
Rams' Blake Corum: Near-even split with Williams
Corum rushed the ball 11 times for 45 yards in Saturday's 34-31 wild-card win over the Panthers. He added two receptions on two targets for 13 yards.
Corum worked in a nearly even split with Kyren Williams, totaling 13 touches to Williams' 15. Corum was moderately efficient but was unable to break any big gains, as his longest rush went for only eight yards. While Williams will likely have the better of the role in the divisional round, Corum should retain a significant workload.