NFL Player News

Atwell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Bears, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official website reports.

Atwell will take a seat after failing to record any stats while playing 15 offensive snaps in the team's wild-card win over the Panthers. The wide receiver had recorded just two catches on six targets for 28 yards over the Rams' final four regular-season contests and the first round of the postseason, so his absence won't carry much of an impact versus Chicago.

Garoppolo (back) is active for Sunday's divisional-round contest versus the Bears.

Garoppolo popped up with a back issue on Thursday's injury report, but he'll still suit up and maintain his role as Los Angeles' backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford. Meanwhile, Stetson Bennett (coach's decision) will operate as the emergency No. 3 quarterback, and he will only be eligible to enter if both Garoppolo and Stafford are forced out.

Reeves-Maybin (back) is active for Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Rams.

Reeves-Maybin exclusively played on special teams in three regular-season appearances for the Bears, and he stepped in on defense during last week's wild-card win over the Packers. The 30-year-old helped fill the absence of starting linebacker T.J. Edwards, who suffered a season-ending lower-leg injury against Green Bay. Reeves-Maybin is likely to see more playing time on defense again versus Los Angeles.

Odunze (foot) is active for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Rams.

Odunze was listed as limited in Wednesday's walkthrough as well as Thursday's practice before being deemed a full participant in Friday's session and listed as questionable to face Los Angeles. The wideout returned from a five-game absence in this past Saturday's wild-card win over the Packers, en route to recording a 69 percent snap share and catching two of his six targets for 44 yards. With his active status this Sunday confirmed, Odunze is on track to maintain his key role in a Chicago WR corps that also features DJ Moore and Luther Burden. On the season, the 2024 first-rounder made his mark from a fantasy perspective by putting up a 44/661/6 receiving line on 90 targets over the course 12 regular-season outings.

Marks (shoulder) returned to Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Marks had exited the contest to have his shoulder checked out, but he was subsequently deemed able to return to action. He'll continue to pace Houston's backfield in a game in which two of the team's top pass catchers, Nico Collins (concussion) and TE Dalton Schultz (calf), are unavailable.

Stevenson (eye) is questionable to return to Sunday's divisional-round game against the Texans, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Before sustaining an eye injury, Stevenson carried three times for 25 yards and caught his only target for nine yards. While he's out of the game, TreVeyon Henderson will lead the Patriots' backfield, with D'Ernest Johnson in reserve.

Schultz (calf) won't return to Sunday's Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots.

Schultz thus finishes his afternoon with two catches (on two targets) for 47 yards. Cade Stover and Harrison Bryant are Houston's available tight ends for the remainder of Sunday's contest.

Marks exited Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots due to a shoulder injury.

Before his departure from the game, Marks carried eight times for seven yards and caught one of his two targets for six yards. While Marks is sidelined, Nick Chubb, Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks are Houston's available backfield options.

Spillane (thumb) has returned to Sunday's game versus the Texans, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Spillane exited with a thumb injury but returned just before the end of the first quarter. The 30-year-old will slot back into his starting spot at inside linebacker.

Spillane is questionable to return to Sunday's divisional-round game versus the Texans due to a thumb injury, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Spillance recorded one tackle before leaving in the first quarter. The 30-year-old finished the regular season as New England's leading tackler (97) despite missing four games with an ankle injury. In his absence, Jack Gibbens should see increased playing time at inside linebacker versus Houston.