NFL Player News
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Rome Odunze WR | CHI
Bears' Rome Odunze: Active versus Rams
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.
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Woody Marks RB | HOU
Texans' Woody Marks: Back in Sunday's game
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.
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Rhamondre Stevenson RB | NE
Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Exits Sunday's game
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.
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Dalton Schultz TE | HOU
Texans' Dalton Schultz: Won't return Sunday
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.
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Woody Marks RB | HOU
Texans' Woody Marks: Hurts shoulder Sunday
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.
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Robert Spillane LB | NE
Patriots' Robert Spillane: Re-enters playoff matchup
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.
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Robert Spillane LB | NE
Patriots' Robert Spillane: Exits versus Texans
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.
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Dalton Schultz TE | HOU
Texans' Dalton Schultz: Exits Sunday's game
Schultz was forced out of Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots with a calf injury.
Before his exit from the contest, Schultz caught both of his targets for 47 yards (including a 42-yarder). In his absence, Cade Stover and Harrison Bryant are available to handle Houston's tight-end duties versus New England.
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Trent Brown OT | HOU
Texans' Trent Brown: Sidelined for divisional round
Brown (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Patriots.
Brown dealt with a pair of ankle and knee injuries over the last few weeks, and he was sidelined for the final two games of the regular season. The 32-year-old suited up and started Monday's wild-card win over the Steelers, but he popped back up with an ankle issue, which will keep him out versus New England. In his stead, Tytus Howard will likely move over to start at right tackle while Jarrett Patterson fills in at left guard.
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Tommy DeVito QB | NE
Patriots' Tommy DeVito: Emergency QB for divisional round
DeVito (coach's decision) is inactive but operating as New England's third quarterback in Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Texans.
DeVito will continue serving as the emergency No. 3 QB for the Patriots' second playoff matchup. He'll only be able to enter Sunday's game if both starter Drake Maye and backup Joshua Dobbs are forced out.