12 January 2026
Gonzalez took a tumble after getting tangled up with Chargers WR Quentin Johnston in the second half, slamming the back of his helmet onto the turf as he fell. Gonzalez remained on the field for the following play but was later called for a locker room examination by the sideline concussion spotter.12 January 2026
Maye led the team in rushing, but he got the most out of RB Rhamondre Stevenson, efficiently linking up with him three times via the passing game for 75 yards. Maye was nearly on the receiving end of an explosive pass play, but rookie WR Efton Chism overthrew him, wide open, running down the right sideline. Chism made up for it with a 20-yard reception. Maye’s 37-yard scramble on the Patriots’ final drive before halftime was the longest rush of the game. He connected with TE Hunter Henry for ...12 January 2026
Again middling on the ground, McCaffrey was again sensational through the air, catching touchdown passes from both Brock Purdy and Jauan Jennings. The latter was a 29-yard trick play (obviously) strike that required McCaffrey to make an acrobatic grab at the goal line. McCaffrey’s rushing efficiency is in undeniable decline, but his receiving becomes even more of a Divisional Round X-factor with George Kittle (Achilles) lost for the season. We have no doubt coach Klye Shanahan will do everythi ...12 January 2026
Shipley was the Eagles’ clear No. 3 back in what ended up a season-ending loss. Originally ticketed for No. 2 duties this season, Shipley’s insurance back life grew more complicated when Tank Bigsby arrived in a Week 2 trade. Although the move seemed to have as much to do with Bigsby’s special teams prowess as anything else, Shipley ended up getting out-touched 61-23 behind Saquon Barkley. Heading into the third year of his rookie contract, Shipley is still only 23 years old, but his dynas ...
12 January 2026
Bigsby was not targeted in the passing game. Surprisingly acquired from the Jags following Week 1, Bigsby ended up easily surpassing Will Shipley as the Eagles’ No. 2 back, but it amounted to only 61 offensive touches. Bigsby did feature on special teams, but neither he nor Shipley made much of an impression behind Saquon Barkley. The Eagles’ No. 1 back isn’t going anywhere for 2026, but they might think about an upgrade in the No. 2 spot. Bigsby, who turns 24 in August, is heading into th ...12 January 2026
The only time Calcaterra managed a mention was when he drew Eagles fans’ ire for his poor blocking in the running game. Dallas Goedert is headed to free agency, but could end up back in Philadelphia depending on what happens with disgruntled No. 1 wideout A.J. Brown. In theory, that could lead to more opportunities for Calcaterra, but he’s 27 years old with 42 career receptions, only nine of which came this year. He himself is also a free agent, though he’s the kind of role player who typi ...12 January 2026
Tonges had a surprisingly quiet box score after coming on in relief of an injured George Kittle in the second quarter. With Kittle devastatingly suffering a torn achilles’ tendon, Tonges will resume fill-in duties as the Niners’ primary pass-catching seam stretcher. He could be needed for in the neighborhood of 5-7 looks against the Seahawks in the Divisional Round.12 January 2026
Well hello there. Entering the postseason with zero 50-yard efforts all season, Robinson caught a 61-yard pass on the Niners’ second play from scrimmage. He went on to lead the team in receiving with Ricky Pearsall (knee) inactive and George Kittle (Achilles) soon joining him. With Kittle out for the Divisional Round in Seattle, D-Rob is going to be needed for another pop-up performance if the Niners are to have any hopes of springing another road upset.12 January 2026
Coming off an historic 2024 season, Barkley was a 2025 mortal behind an Eagles’ offensive line that was nowhere near as good as we’ve grown accustomed to. He averaged 54 fewer rushing yards per game this season as he posted a replacement-level 4.1 yards per carry. Today was just his fourth 100-yard rushing effort of the year. Barkley did remain a net positive in terms of rush yards over expected, per NextGenStats. Although he is aging — 29 next month — Barkley could still easily “bounc ...12 January 2026
Coming off a career-best regular season scoring binge as he led all tight ends with 11 touchdown receptions, Goedert added two more after turning 31 eight days ago. Although his receiving efficiency waned somewhat in 2025, Goedert had the best season of his career when it came to making big plays. In addition to the scores, he was constantly extending drives with first down grabs. It makes him a fascinating offseason case, as he is headed to free agency after restructuring his contract last spri ...12 January 2026
Smith led the Eagles in catches and yards in what ended up another dysfunctional day for the passing attack, this one in a season-ending loss. That included more A.J. Brown drama, with the supposed No. 1 wideout dropping a critical late target and arguing earlier in the contest with coach Nick Sirianni. Brown then left the stadium without talking to the media. It certainly seems like Brown wants his time with the Eagles to be through, which would finally give 27-year-old Smith his first shot as ...12 January 2026
LaFleur told reporters that he will meet with Policy “either the night of Jan. 11 or sometime Jan. 12, indicating a decision on his future will come soon.” The Packers’ head coach has just one year remaining on his contract and it is “Policy who faces the decision on whether to extend or fire” him. Policy previously stated he prefers to avoid a “lame-duck situation” where LaFleur coaches the Packers in 2026 on an expiring contract. This is a difficult decision. Coaches like LaFleur ...12 January 2026
Brown heads into the offseason with a performance emblematic of his 2025 struggles and frustrations. One of his missed connections was a brutal fourth quarter drop with the Eagles trying to stave off defeat, while he was caught on camera having yet another heated argument with coach Nick Sirianni. Brown was probably putting in his best effort, but there were too many times this season where you couldn’t be sure that was the case. Going on 29 with one more season of guaranteed money ($29 millio ...12 January 2026
12 January 2026
Battling the wind and an elite defense, Purdy had his first multi-pick start since before Thanksgiving, but the 49ers still managed to spring the upset thanks to surprisingly feisty defense and some well-timed big plays on offense. That included a third passing score via former college quarterback recruit Jauan Jennings on a fourth quarter trick play. Both of Purdy’s giveaways were bad decisions in the vicinity of DB Quinyon Mitchell, but he rode hot connections with Christian McCaffrey and De ...
