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    NFL Player Injury News for Wild Card Playoff Round - Weekend Edition

    PIT - Le'Veon Bell ruled out against Ravens

    Source: ESPNBoston.com - Field Yates

    Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell (knee) has been ruled out for the team's Wild Card game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Jan. 3.

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    Nobody should be surprised by this news. Bell did not feel comfortable running this week, and the game against the Ravens is on Saturday. This means undrafted rookie Josh Harris is likely to be the starter for the Steelers. It also indicates the Steelers offense will live and die on the arm of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

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    CIN - WR A.J. Green listed as doubtful

    Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr.

    Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green (concussion) is listed as doubtful for the team's Wild Card game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Jan. 4, after he sat out of practice Friday, Jan. 2.

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    He has to be cleared by an independent physician before he can resume practicing, and that hasn't happened yet. There's a chance Green could be cleared on Saturday, but that would still likely make him limited on Sunday against the Colts.

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    PIT - Steelers 0-3 without Le'Veon Bell

    Source: ESPN.com

    The Pittsburgh Steelers are 0-3 and have averaged 14 points per game when RB Le'Veon Bell (knee) has not been in the lineup in his career.

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    This is not the stat you want to read if you're a Steelers fan.

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    DAL - QB Tony Romo probable for playoffs

    Source: NFL

    Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (back) practiced in full Friday, Jan. 2, and is probable for the team's wild-card playoff game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Jan. 4.

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    Romo was on fire in the month of December. The Cowboys are hoping he can continue this trend as they enter the postseason.

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    DAL - Probable status for RB DeMarco Murray

    Source: NFL

    Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (hand) practiced in full Friday, Jan. 2, and is probable for the team's wild-card playoff game against the Detroit Lions.

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    Murray is the engine to the offense, and he'll be asked to carry the load in the playoffs.

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    DET - WR Calvin Johnson probable against Cowboys

    Source: NFL

    Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) practiced in full for the second straight day Friday, Jan. 2, and is probable for the team's wild-card playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Jan. 4.

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    The Lions need Johnson to go nuts if they want to advance against the Cowboys. The Dallas defense is sound schematically, but it will be tough to match up against Johnson (as it is for everybody).

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    IND - TE Dwayne Allen probable for playoff game

    Source: NFL

    Indianapolis Colts TE Dwayne Allen (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as probable for the wild-card playoff game.

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    The Colts will live and die with Andrew Luck and the passing game. Having Allen at his disposal will help Luck play better. This will also cut into the targets for tight end Coby Fleener.

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    IND - WR Reggie Wayne listed as probable

    Source: NFL

    Indianapolis Colts WR Reggie Wayne (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, but is listed as probable for the wild-card playoff game.

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    Wayne should be able to go against the Bengals on Sunday. The Colts need all the help they can get in the passing game this week.

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    DET - WR Calvin Johnson to face CB Brandon Carr

    Source: ESPNDallas.com - Tim MacMahon

    Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is expected to be covered by Dallas Cowboys CB Brandon Carr in the wild-card playoff game Sunday, Jan. 4. The last time the two faced off last year, Johnson had 14 catches for 329 yards and a touchdown. Carr was often left on an island against Johnson last year, when QB Matthew Stafford threw for 488 yards. Defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli said the Cowboys will make Johnson more of a focal point in their game plan this time around. 'I think we're going to be able to maybe give (Carr) more help than we did,' Marinelli said. 'And I feel like Brandon is a terrific corner and he's up for this challenge, but as a staff we've got to find ways to help him.'

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    The Cowboys are going to do their best to slow down Johnson. However, the Lions best bet to win this contest is targeting Johnson early and often.

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    GB - QB Aaron Rodgers slowly progressing

    Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal

    Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (calf) said he is slowly progressing from a calf ailment, and he thinks he's on track to start in next week's divisional playoff round.

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    Packers fans should keep an eye out here. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Rodgers isn't likely to practice until next Thursday 'at the earliest.'

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    IND - RB Trent Richardson questionable

    Source: Colts.com - Kevin Bowen

    Indianapolis Colts RB Trent Richardson (illness) is listed as questionable for the team's wild-card playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Jan. 4, according to head coach Chuck Pagano. Richardson missed practice Friday, Jan. 2.

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    We have a feeling Richardson will play on Sunday. He's not been productive this year, so don't expect the Colts to rely on him heavily as they take on the Bengals in the Wild Card round.

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    CAR - RB DeAngelo Williams probable

    Source: Panthers.com

    Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is probable for the team's wild-card playoff.

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    Williams will be back in action, but he's still going to be behind Jonathan Stewart in the pecking order. Those playing daily fantasy should recognize there will be a split amongst RB touches in Carolina when considering Stewart.

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    CIN - TE Jermaine Gresham listed as questionable

    Source: Bengals.com

    Cincinnati Bengals TE Jermaine Gresham (back) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as questionable for the wild-card playoff game.

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    Gresham will have a chance to get out on the practice field on Saturday. If he does, there's a good chance he'll play on Sunday against the Colts.

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    BAL - DT Haloti Ngata added to active roster

    Source: NFL.com

    The Baltimore Ravens activated DT Haloti Ngata from the Reserve/Suspended list Friday, Jan. 2. The team also placed LB Arthur Brown (thigh) on the Reserve/Injured list.

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    Getting Ngata back is huge for the Ravens defense. He's a disruptive player in the middle who will be fresh for the playoffs coming off this suspension.

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    PIT - TE Heath Miller listed as probable

    Source: Steelers.com

    Pittsburgh Steelers TE Heath Miller (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as probable for the Wild Card playoff game.

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    The Steelers are going to have to lean heavily on the passing game with star RB Le'Veon Bell (knee) out. Miller is a favorite of QB Ben Roethlisberger, and he makes for an interesting selection for those playing daily fantasy football during the playoffs.

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    PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger probable

    Source: Steelers.com

    Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as probable for the Wild Card playoff game.

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    The weather may not be great in Pittsburgh on Saturday night. No matter, the Steelers have no choice but to air it out since Le'Veon Bell (knee) has been ruled out.

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    CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart to remain lead back

    Source: The Charlotte Observer - Jonathan Jones

    Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart is expected to start and see most of the carries over RB DeAngelo Williams in the team's Wild Card game against the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Jan. 3. Stewart has the second most rushing yards (486) in the league in the last five games, and Williams was a liability in the passing game with an injured right hand. However, Williams is 'ready to roll' this week, according to head coach Ron Rivera.

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    Stewart has upside for fantasy owners playing daily games during the playoffs. However, Williams may cut enough into his touches to hold his production down compared to what it's been over the last five weeks.

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    IND - Indy to rely on passing game

    Source: The Indianapolis Star - Stephen Holder

    Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck and the passing game is expected to be leaned on even more in the team's Wild Card game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Jan. 4, according to offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton. 'Our emphasis is to just try and score every time we touch the football,' Hamilton said. 'If that's (by) running the football, that's great. Ideally we want to have balance in our offense. But at this point, we have to accentuate our strengths and do what we do best and find ways to score.' Indianapolis led the league in passing this year with a league-high 4,894 passing yards (306 per game). Luck led the NFL with 40 touchdown passes. The Colts rank 22nd in rushing yards per game this year (100.8) and 25th in yards per carry (3.9).

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    In other news; water is wet. Trent Richardson and Dan "not so Boom" Herron don't give you much confidence. Both are below average backs who fail to produce at a high level. Does Andrew Luck have to do everything in the playoffs? Yes...yes, he does.

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    PIT - S Troy Polamalu expected to start

    Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Mark Kaboly

    Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu (knee) is expected to start at strong safety in the wild-card playoff game, but it is not known if he will lose some playing time to SS Will Allen.

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    Getting Polamalu back is nothing but a good thing for the Steelers defense. Their pass defense has struggled this year, so any help against the Ravens on Saturday is welcome.

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    DET - DT Nick Fairley not cleared

    Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

    Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) was not cleared for team drills Friday, Jan. 2. Fairley only participated in individual drills.

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    Fairley is hopeful that he can play, but it seems like he's a longshot. We'll see if he can be cleared by the time Sunday's game against the Cowboys rolls around.

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    Source: footballguys.com

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    BAL getting Ngata back is huge. The more I look at this game, BAL has all the trump cards. Ben is all PIT really has.

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    Quote Originally Posted by slacker00 View Post
    BAL getting Ngata back is huge. The more I look at this game, BAL has all the trump cards. Ben is all PIT really has.
    Yeah but the Ravens secondary is terrible though. Think I'm going to give this game a pass betting wise.

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    Arizona +6.5
    Baltimore +3
    Indianapolis -4
    Dallas -7

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    How is Trent Richardson still getting a paycheck?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grits n' Gravy View Post
    How is Trent Richardson still getting a paycheck?
    Better question, how can IND win with him as a primary RB. At least Peyton had Edge in his early years.

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    I think the steelers are really going to miss bell
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    yep, i wish id seen this before i blindly bet on em

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    Quote Originally Posted by slacker00 View Post
    Better question, how can IND win with him as a primary RB. At least Peyton had Edge in his early years.
    Need Reggie Wayne to be healthy. Just need the to be able to run to keep the D honest.

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    Quote Originally Posted by slacker00 View Post
    Better question, how can IND win with him as a primary RB. At least Peyton had Edge in his early years.
    Herron has taken over as the starter as he has been the more effective back, not that he is any great shakes either. Bradshaw was a huge loss.

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    A J Green is out completely, going to make things even tougher than they already were for the Bengals.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EmpireMaker View Post
    A J Green is out completely, going to make things even tougher than they already were for the Bengals.
    at least dalton won't be forcing terrible throws to him all day now. wouldn't be a shock to see bengals win today even with a ginger qb.

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    CIN - QB Andy Dalton has struggled in postseason

    Source: The Associated Press - Michael Marot

    Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton has thrown one touchdown and six interceptions in three postseason starts.

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    Dalton is well aware of the post season troubles. And fully understands nothing quiets that kind of talk except action and we'll get a chance to see what he can Sunday.

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    CAR - Quiet night for WR Kelvin Benjamin

    Source: ESPN.com

    Carolina Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin had four catches for 33 yards in the team's wild-card playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Jan. 3.

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    Benjamin's rookie season is at least one game longer as the Panther's advanced. He'll be leaned on to contribute in the next round.

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    CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart heads backfield

    Source: ESPN.com

    Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart had 24 carries for 123 yards and a score in a 27-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Jan. 3.

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    With Cam Newton dealing with inaccuracy troubles, Stewart carried the day. Along with the Carolina Defense.

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    CAR - Philly Brown will not return

    Source: ESPN

    Updating an earlier report, Carolina Panthers WR Philly Brown (shoulder) will not return to the wild-card playoff game Saturday, Jan. 3.

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    Brown landed on his shoulder awkwardly on an end-zone target from Cam Newton. He made some tough catches earlier in the game, but that looked like a painful injury.

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    CIN - WR A.J. Green officially out

    Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

    Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green (concussion) is officially out for the wild-card playoff game Sunday, Jan. 4.

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    Bad news for the Bengals here. The team will lean on their ground game, and that means plenty of Jeremy Hill and Gio Bernard. Without Green, we'll see Mohammed Sanu with a larger role.

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    GB - WR Jordy Nelson not practicing

    Source: ESPNWisconsin.com - Jason Wilde

    Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (personal) is not participating in practice Saturday, Jan. 3.

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    This is two day in a row for Nelson. The Packers have a bye week, and Nelson should be back at some point next week.

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    GB - QB Aaron Rodgers sitting out

    Source: ESPNWisconsin.com - Jason Wilde

    Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (calf) is not participating in practice Saturday, Jan. 3.

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    The plan is to keep Rodgers out of practice until Thursday or Friday next week.

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    Source: footballguys.com
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    well i'm biting on the fact AJ Green is out and Dalton's past struggles in big games. one of my biggest plays in a while.

    probably means something bad is going to happen for the Colts.

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    Hopefully Ravens can get some guys back for the game in Foxboro.

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