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CLE - Browns fire HC Mike Pettine and GM Ray Farmer
Source: ESPN
The Cleveland Browns have fired coach Mike Pettine and general manager Ray Farmer following a 3-13 season.
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And the churn in Cleveland continues. "We want to get the right person,'' owner Jimmy Haslam said. "I don't know if it's going to take two weeks or two months.''
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SF - 49ers fire HC Jim Tomsula
Source: ESPN.com
The San Francisco 49ers have fired head coach Jim Tomsula after one season.
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CEO Jed York said all the right things. "Jimmy has been a valuable member of the 49ers organization for the last nine years," CEO Jed York said in a statement. "We all know he is a man of high character, and his contributions on the field and in our community have always been greatly appreciated. This entire organization is proud and grateful to have worked so closely alongside Jimmy. We all wish him and his family great success in the future." But bottom line is this team, not unlike Cleveland seems to be floundering.
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NYG - Quiet finale for WR Odell Beckham Jr.
Source: The Associated Press
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. finished with five catches for 54 yards in a 35-30 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17.
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Beckham had an ignoble finish to what was otherwise a smashing followup to one of the greatest rookie seasons ever. He'll be a top 3-5 pick next season.
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NYG - RB Rashad Jennings goes out on high note
Source: The Associated Press
New York Giants RB Rashad Jennings had 27 carries for 170 yards and a touchdown in a 35-30 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17.
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Jennings wasn't leaned on as a feature back until late in the season, but he produced well enough for the Giants to consider keeping him next season for a modest price.
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DAL - RB Darren McFadden reaches 1,000 yards
Source: The Associated Press
Dallas Cowboys RB Darren McFadden had 12 carries for 92 yards and five catches for 53 yards in a 34-23 loss to the Washington Redskins in Week 17, reaching 1,000 yards rushing for the second time in his career.
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McFadden could have had a bigger game if he didn't fumble through the end zone. He'll be prominent in the Cowboys backfield mix again next year.
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DAL - QB Kellen Moore throws for 435
Source: The Associated Press
Dallas Cowboys QB Kellen Moore completed 33 of 48 passes for 435 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in a 24-16 loss to the Washington Redskins in Week 17.
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Moore gave teams in the market for a backup something to think about entering the 2016 offseason. He didn't have the benefit of Dez Bryant either.
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WAS - QB Kirk Cousins stellar in light duty
Source: The Associated Press
Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins completed 12 of 15 passes for 176 yards and three touchdowns before being lifted in the second quarter in a 34-23 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17.
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Cousins was on point once again and Washington should rely on his arm in the wild card game whether they face Seattle or Green Bay.
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BAL - TE Maxx Williams closes year strong
Source: The Associated Press
Baltimore Ravens TE Maxx Williams set career highs in catches, targets and yards in a 24-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17, catching six of his 10 targets for 53 yards.
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Williams was pressed into duty by injuries, but he showed requisite toughness in extended playing time. He'll be a sleeper in drafts this summer.
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CIN - TE Tyler Eifert scores in return
Source: The Associated Press
Cincinnati Bengals TE Tyler Eifert (concussion) returned from a two-game absence and caught four passes for 51 yards and a touchdown in a 24-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17.
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Eifert is a red zone monster no matter who is at quarterback for the Bengals. He'll be very important in the first round game against Pittsburgh.
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SEA - QB Russell Wilson makes NFL history
Source: ESPN
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson became the first player in NFL history to record 4,000 pass yards, 30 pass touchdowns and 500 rush yards in a single season.
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Wilson was a fantasy dud for the first half of the season, but he was a league-winner in the second half. He'll be among the top 3-5 quarterbacks drafted again this summer.
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CIN - RB Jeremy Hill runs over Baltimore
Source: The Associated Press
Cincinnati Bengals RB Jeremy Hill had 16 carries for 96 yards and a touchdown and two catches for 19 yards in a 24-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17.
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Hill will likely be a cornerstone of the Bengals gameplan to shorten the contest and increase their chances of beating the Steelers next week.
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DEN - QB Brock Osweiler lifted in second half
Source: CBS Sports - Television
Denver Broncos QB Brock Osweiler was lifted midway through the third quarter of the Week 17 game against the San Diego Chargers in favor of QB Peyton Manning (foot).
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Manning was better than Osweiler, but the Broncos quarterback situation is far from ideal. They locked down the #1 seed but will likely see Pittsburgh or Kansas City in the divisional round, and both teams beat them this season.
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NO - QB Drew Brees finishes strong
Source: The Associated Press - Charles Odum
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees finished 32 of 42 for 323 yards and one touchdown in a 20-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Jan. 3.
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Brees' status seemed shaky at times this year, but he finished strong. Nothing is certain, but the smart money seems to be on keeping a franchise icon like Brees in New Orleans until he retires.
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IND - TE Coby Fleener finishes strong
Source: The Associated Press - Michael Marot
Indianapolis Colts TE Coby Fleener caught seven passes for 88 yards, including a 57-yard touchdown, in a 30-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
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Fleener will be a free agent next year, and he gave both the Colts and potential suitors a high note to think about.
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BUF - WR Sammy Watkins finishes season strong
Source: The Associated Press
Buffalo Bills WR Sammy Watkins caught 11 passes for 136 yards against the New York Jets in Week 17.
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Watkins overcame injuries, a run-first offense, and a green quarterback to be a strong WR1 down the stretch. He'll be a third or fourth-round pick in drafts next summer.
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BUF - QB Tyrod Taylor has decent outing
Source: The Associated Press
Buffalo Bills QB Tyrod Taylor went 18-for-28 for 182 yards against the New York Jets in Week 17. He also rushed for 51 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries during the game.
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Taylor outplayed Ryan Fitzpatrick to deny the Jets a postseason berth. He'll be part of a quarterback competition this summer, and likely be the favorite.
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IND - RB Frank Gore rushes for 76 yards
Source: The Associated Press - Michael Marot
Indianapolis Colts RB Frank Gore had 19 carries for 76 yards and no touchdowns in a 30-24 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Jan. 3.
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Gore was stronger than his numbers at the beginning of the year and as weak as his numbers late in the year, although he finished with a kick. Gore was dragged down by the Colts offense but mostly defied his age this year. Next year it will be harder to project him to do that.
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NYJ - WR Brandon Marshall surpasses 100-yard mark
Source: The Associated Press
New York Jets WR Brandon Marshall caught eight passes for 126 yards and one touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in Week 17.
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Marshall has had one of the best years of his career on his fourth and likely last team. He will not be underestimated in 2016 drafts the way he was in 2015.
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NYJ - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick has inconsistent outing
Source: The Associated Press
New York Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick went 16-for-37 for 181 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions against the Buffalo Bills in Week 17. Fitzpatrick threw 31 touchdown passes this season, which set a franchise record.
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Fitzpatrick was a dud with the Jets season on the line. He still should command a good salary on the open market and likely enter next season as the team's starter. His career has been revived with Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker, and Chan Gailey on his side.
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PIT - WR Antonio Brown continues terrific play
Source: The Associated Press
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown caught 13 passes for 187 yards and one touchdown against the Cleveland Browns in Week 17.
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Brown had yet another hall of fame regular season and flirted with the single season reception record. He'll be the #1 pick in a lot of drafts next year.
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PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger throws three TDs
Source: The Associated Press
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger went 24-for-36 for 349 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions against the Cleveland Browns in Week 17.
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Roethlisberger bounced back after a disastrous Week 16 to help the Steelers make it to the playoffs and face the Bengals next week. Even though it was not assured the Steelers would make the postseason until after they finished their final game, they are a threat to run the table in the AFC.
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HOU - WR Nate Washington injures hip
Source: NFL.com
Houston Texans WR Nate Washington (hip) suffered a hip injury during the team's Week 17 game and was not able to return.
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The Texans might not have much help for DeAndre Hopkins next week.
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CLE - Browns fire HC Mike Pettine and GM Ray Farmer
Source: ESPN
The Cleveland Browns have fired coach Mike Pettine and general manager Ray Farmer following a 3-13 season.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
And the churn in Cleveland continues. "We want to get the right person,'' owner Jimmy Haslam said. "I don't know if it's going to take two weeks or two months.''
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SF - 49ers fire HC Jim Tomsula
Source: ESPN.com
The San Francisco 49ers have fired head coach Jim Tomsula after one season.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
CEO Jed York said all the right things. "Jimmy has been a valuable member of the 49ers organization for the last nine years," CEO Jed York said in a statement. "We all know he is a man of high character, and his contributions on the field and in our community have always been greatly appreciated. This entire organization is proud and grateful to have worked so closely alongside Jimmy. We all wish him and his family great success in the future." But bottom line is this team, not unlike Cleveland seems to be floundering.
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NYG - Quiet finale for WR Odell Beckham Jr.
Source: The Associated Press
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. finished with five catches for 54 yards in a 35-30 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17.
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Beckham had an ignoble finish to what was otherwise a smashing followup to one of the greatest rookie seasons ever. He'll be a top 3-5 pick next season.
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NYG - RB Rashad Jennings goes out on high note
Source: The Associated Press
New York Giants RB Rashad Jennings had 27 carries for 170 yards and a touchdown in a 35-30 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17.
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Jennings wasn't leaned on as a feature back until late in the season, but he produced well enough for the Giants to consider keeping him next season for a modest price.
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DAL - RB Darren McFadden reaches 1,000 yards
Source: The Associated Press
Dallas Cowboys RB Darren McFadden had 12 carries for 92 yards and five catches for 53 yards in a 34-23 loss to the Washington Redskins in Week 17, reaching 1,000 yards rushing for the second time in his career.
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McFadden could have had a bigger game if he didn't fumble through the end zone. He'll be prominent in the Cowboys backfield mix again next year.
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DAL - QB Kellen Moore throws for 435
Source: The Associated Press
Dallas Cowboys QB Kellen Moore completed 33 of 48 passes for 435 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in a 24-16 loss to the Washington Redskins in Week 17.
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Moore gave teams in the market for a backup something to think about entering the 2016 offseason. He didn't have the benefit of Dez Bryant either.
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WAS - QB Kirk Cousins stellar in light duty
Source: The Associated Press
Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins completed 12 of 15 passes for 176 yards and three touchdowns before being lifted in the second quarter in a 34-23 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17.
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Cousins was on point once again and Washington should rely on his arm in the wild card game whether they face Seattle or Green Bay.
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BAL - TE Maxx Williams closes year strong
Source: The Associated Press
Baltimore Ravens TE Maxx Williams set career highs in catches, targets and yards in a 24-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17, catching six of his 10 targets for 53 yards.
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Williams was pressed into duty by injuries, but he showed requisite toughness in extended playing time. He'll be a sleeper in drafts this summer.
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CIN - TE Tyler Eifert scores in return
Source: The Associated Press
Cincinnati Bengals TE Tyler Eifert (concussion) returned from a two-game absence and caught four passes for 51 yards and a touchdown in a 24-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17.
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Eifert is a red zone monster no matter who is at quarterback for the Bengals. He'll be very important in the first round game against Pittsburgh.
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SEA - QB Russell Wilson makes NFL history
Source: ESPN
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson became the first player in NFL history to record 4,000 pass yards, 30 pass touchdowns and 500 rush yards in a single season.
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Wilson was a fantasy dud for the first half of the season, but he was a league-winner in the second half. He'll be among the top 3-5 quarterbacks drafted again this summer.
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CIN - RB Jeremy Hill runs over Baltimore
Source: The Associated Press
Cincinnati Bengals RB Jeremy Hill had 16 carries for 96 yards and a touchdown and two catches for 19 yards in a 24-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17.
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Hill will likely be a cornerstone of the Bengals gameplan to shorten the contest and increase their chances of beating the Steelers next week.
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DEN - QB Brock Osweiler lifted in second half
Source: CBS Sports - Television
Denver Broncos QB Brock Osweiler was lifted midway through the third quarter of the Week 17 game against the San Diego Chargers in favor of QB Peyton Manning (foot).
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Manning was better than Osweiler, but the Broncos quarterback situation is far from ideal. They locked down the #1 seed but will likely see Pittsburgh or Kansas City in the divisional round, and both teams beat them this season.
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NO - QB Drew Brees finishes strong
Source: The Associated Press - Charles Odum
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees finished 32 of 42 for 323 yards and one touchdown in a 20-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Jan. 3.
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Brees' status seemed shaky at times this year, but he finished strong. Nothing is certain, but the smart money seems to be on keeping a franchise icon like Brees in New Orleans until he retires.
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IND - TE Coby Fleener finishes strong
Source: The Associated Press - Michael Marot
Indianapolis Colts TE Coby Fleener caught seven passes for 88 yards, including a 57-yard touchdown, in a 30-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
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Fleener will be a free agent next year, and he gave both the Colts and potential suitors a high note to think about.
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BUF - WR Sammy Watkins finishes season strong
Source: The Associated Press
Buffalo Bills WR Sammy Watkins caught 11 passes for 136 yards against the New York Jets in Week 17.
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Watkins overcame injuries, a run-first offense, and a green quarterback to be a strong WR1 down the stretch. He'll be a third or fourth-round pick in drafts next summer.
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BUF - QB Tyrod Taylor has decent outing
Source: The Associated Press
Buffalo Bills QB Tyrod Taylor went 18-for-28 for 182 yards against the New York Jets in Week 17. He also rushed for 51 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries during the game.
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Taylor outplayed Ryan Fitzpatrick to deny the Jets a postseason berth. He'll be part of a quarterback competition this summer, and likely be the favorite.
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IND - RB Frank Gore rushes for 76 yards
Source: The Associated Press - Michael Marot
Indianapolis Colts RB Frank Gore had 19 carries for 76 yards and no touchdowns in a 30-24 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Jan. 3.
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Gore was stronger than his numbers at the beginning of the year and as weak as his numbers late in the year, although he finished with a kick. Gore was dragged down by the Colts offense but mostly defied his age this year. Next year it will be harder to project him to do that.
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NYJ - WR Brandon Marshall surpasses 100-yard mark
Source: The Associated Press
New York Jets WR Brandon Marshall caught eight passes for 126 yards and one touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in Week 17.
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Marshall has had one of the best years of his career on his fourth and likely last team. He will not be underestimated in 2016 drafts the way he was in 2015.
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NYJ - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick has inconsistent outing
Source: The Associated Press
New York Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick went 16-for-37 for 181 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions against the Buffalo Bills in Week 17. Fitzpatrick threw 31 touchdown passes this season, which set a franchise record.
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Fitzpatrick was a dud with the Jets season on the line. He still should command a good salary on the open market and likely enter next season as the team's starter. His career has been revived with Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker, and Chan Gailey on his side.
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PIT - WR Antonio Brown continues terrific play
Source: The Associated Press
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown caught 13 passes for 187 yards and one touchdown against the Cleveland Browns in Week 17.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Brown had yet another hall of fame regular season and flirted with the single season reception record. He'll be the #1 pick in a lot of drafts next year.
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PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger throws three TDs
Source: The Associated Press
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger went 24-for-36 for 349 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions against the Cleveland Browns in Week 17.
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Roethlisberger bounced back after a disastrous Week 16 to help the Steelers make it to the playoffs and face the Bengals next week. Even though it was not assured the Steelers would make the postseason until after they finished their final game, they are a threat to run the table in the AFC.
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HOU - WR Nate Washington injures hip
Source: NFL.com
Houston Texans WR Nate Washington (hip) suffered a hip injury during the team's Week 17 game and was not able to return.
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The Texans might not have much help for DeAndre Hopkins next week.
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