San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick’s running ability could make head coach Chip Kelly’s offensive system more effective. When Kelly was with the Philadelphia Eagles, the offense averaged 6.6 yards per play when QB Michael Vick played and 5.7 yards per play with any other quarterback.

Seattle Seahawks RB Christine Michael will still rotate in quite a bit in the divisional matchup with the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Jan. 17, even with RB Marshawn Lynch (abdomen) expected to return, according to head coach Pete Carroll. The Seahawks won’t put Lynch through a pre-game test.

Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning (foot) and TE Owen Daniels (knees) both practiced in full all week and are probable to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the divisional round Sunday, Jan. 17.

Denver Broncos LB Todd Davis (shoulder), OG Max Garcia (groin), CB Chris Harris Jr. (shoulder), DE Malik Jackson (illness), LB Brandon M. Marshall (ankle), LB Von Miller (illness), OG Robert Myers (illness), S Darian Stewart (hamstring), RB Juwan Thompson (illness), FS T.J. Ward (ankle) and LB DeMarcus Ware (knee) are probable for the divisional round against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Jan. 17. Thompson was limited in practice Friday, Jan. 15, while the others were full participants.

Denver Broncos QB Brock Osweiler (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Jan. 15, and is questionable for the divisional round against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Seattle Seahawks TE Luke Willson (concussion) practiced in full the entire week and is probable to face the Carolina Panthers in the divisional round Sunday, Jan. 17.

Seattle Seahawks FB Will Tukuafu (hamstring) is doubtful to play in the divisional round against the Carolina Panthers. DE Michael Bennett (toe) is probable. Tukuafu did not practice Friday, Jan. 15, while Bennett practiced in full.

Former Tennessee Titans defensive line coach Giff Smith was hired to coach the San Diego Chargers offensive line Friday, Jan. 15. Craig Aukerman was hired to be the special teams coordinator, Nick Sirianni will coach the wide receivers and Shane Steichen will be San Diego’s new quarterbacks coach.

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin was hired by the Indianapolis Colts Friday, Jan. 15, to coach the offensive line. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin was hired by the Indianapolis Colts Friday, Jan. 15, to coach the offensive line. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.