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The Green Bay that just aired showed Dallas how it's done. With no time outs, they pulled off two longer downfield plays in the final 40 seconds followed by stop-clocks.

On the first, the receiver tried to run to the sideline and cost a few seconds. But as soon as he was tackled, he immediately got the ball to an official. And on the second, the linemen made sure they stayed out of the umpire's way - as opposed to the Cowboys, where the center lined up holding the ball, and he and Dak basically blocked the umpire from getting to it. Aaron Rodgers was able to take his sweet time - and it looked like he intentionally waited an extra second or two - before killing the clock.

I wonder if teams went over that in their film/meeting rooms this week specifically because of the way the Cowboys bungled it.

 

The king's return is official.

The Tennessee Titans activated running back Derrick Henry off injured reserve on Friday, as expected.

Henry is now set to make his return to action on Saturday in the top-seeded Titans' Divisional Round game against the No. 4 Cincinnati Bengals.

King Henry has not played since Week 8 when he injured his foot in a win over the Indianapolis Colts and subsequently underwent surgery.

Henry was designated to return from IR on Jan. 5, opening a 21-day window for Tennessee to return him to the active roster.

In eight regular-season games this season, Henry rushed for 937 yards and 10 touchdowns in 219 carries. The 2019 and 2020 rushing champion, Henry was leading the league in rushing when he was injured.

In the Titans' previous game against the Bengals in the 2020 season, Henry had 112 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries in a Tennessee loss.


With Henry now active, the next questions will be how large of a workload he has on Saturday and how effective he'll be in his first game back from surgery.

NFL.com

 

Robbie Gould is 18-for-18 on field goals in the playoffs, best in NFL history



San Francisco kicker Robbie Gould is taking a perfect playoff record into a cold and windy night in Green Bay.

Gould is 18-for-18 on field goals in the playoffs, which is the best mark in NFL history: No other kicker has attempted that many field goals in the postseason without a miss.


Most of Gould’s playoff field goals have been during his time in San Francisco: He’s made 10 with the 49ers, as well as six with the Bears and two with the Giants.

Gould is also a perfect 31-for-31 on extra points in the postseason. The good news for the Packers is that their own kicker, Mason Crosby, is a solid 30-for-33 on field goals in the postseason, and a perfect 69-for-69 on extra points in the postseason, which is the best mark in NFL history. Both teams can have confidence in their kickers tonight.

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Hope he nails one tonight that sends the Packers packing.

 

Bengals up, 3-0, thanks to an early pick of Tannehill.

 

Thriller in Nashville.

16-16, end 3rd.

 

Bengals really shocked me. Despite being sacked 9 times Burrow stood tall and got it done.

I bet the KC/Buffalo winner will be happy to be at home next week.

 

As a Vikings fan I loved it a classic Green Bay choke job at frozen tundra

 

Vikings cleaned house, Bears cleaned house. Aaron Rodgers last game as a Packer? How many players leaving the Packers? Is there a word for beyond loving it? Beyond loving their special Special Teams.

 

Oh I'm pretty sure the Packers fans are very upset wow just one and done I'm glad the Vikings are cleaning house something has to be done but seeing a classic Packers choke job i just loved it as a Vikings fan

 

Green Bay given the easiest route to the finish line and still can't cross, as always.

Cue Aaron starting drama on popular media outlets and then complaining about media outlets starting drama...

The yearly tradition continues. I love it.

 

Both #1 seeds are out. Wow. Rams-Bucs for home field tomorrow.

 

Que the he is heading to the Steelers but Im one fan who wants no part of the rodgers rate

 

Wow! I threw up a prayer and it was answered... so long Packers!

 

How do you like that one Willie?! *in my best Ric Flair* WOOOOOOO!!!!

The one time Bears, Vikings & Lions fans can come together in peace and harmony, after another Erin choke job in the playoffs. Its like Christmas Day at The Somme!

Here's to you boys!

 

My best friend is a Packers fan that lives in Green Bay. Talked to him this morning and he said leaving Lambeau last night was a more somber mood than the worst wake you can imagine. Everyone was quiet...some were crying.

 

The best part is I can watch the final 5 games this year in peace. Don't care who wins or loses. Just give me some good football.

 

Rookie kicker Evan McPherson and Robbie Gould had a day yesterday.