Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz (head) will not return to the NFC Wild Card Game against the Seattle Seahawks after leaving due to a head injury in the first half, head coach Doug Pederson confirmed at halftime. QB Josh McCown will take the reins the rest of the way.
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Cowboys | Jason Garrett officially relieved of duties
The Dallas Cowboys have officially fired head coach Jason Garrett on Sunday, Jan. 5, and Garrett has allowed them to do so, a source confirmed.
Footballguys View: We’ve been waiting ever since the end of the regular season for the Cowboys to make an announcement here. They’ve now officially ended Garrett’s time as their head coach and have already begun their search for his replacement. Former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy reportedly had a good visit with the Cowboys brass and he may be considered the front-runner in this job search but it’s super early.
Eagles | Brandon Graham goes to locker room
Philadelphia Eagles DL Brandon Graham (knee) left the NFC Wild Card Game against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half due to a knee injury. He was able to return briefly, but left again and has jogged off to the locker room. Officially, he is questionable to return.
Eagles | Carson Wentz questionable to return
Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz (head) is being evaluated for a head injury and is questionable to return to the NFC Wild Card Game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Jan. 5.
Eagles | Carson Wentz heads to the locker room
Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz (head) left the NFC Wild Card Game against the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter after a hit the head. He went to the medical tent, and then to the locker room, after a shot to the back of the head from LB Jadeveon Clowney.
Saints | New Orleans loses Wild Card game
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees went 26-for-33 for 208 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card playoff game. QB Taysom Hill completed a 50-yard pass, rushed for 50 yards on four carries and caught two passes for 25 yards and one touchdown during the game. RB Alvin Kamara rushed for 21 yards and one touchdown on seven carries and caught eight passes for 34 yards. RB Latavius Murray rushed for 21 yards on five carries. WR Michael Thomas caught seven passes for 70 yards on eight targets. TE Jared Cook caught five passes for 54 yards on five targets, while WR Ted Ginn Jr. caught one pass for 18 yards on two targets.
Vikings | Minnesota moving on to next round
Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins went 19-for-31 for 242 yards and one touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the Wild Card playoff game. RB Dalvin Cook rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries and caught three passes for 36 yards. RB Alexander Mattison rushed for 20 yards on five carries and caught one pass for 10 yards. WR Adam Thielen caught seven passes for 129 yards on nine targets. TE Kyle Rudolph caught four passes for 31 yards and one touchdown on seven targets, while WR Stefon Diggs caught two passes for 19 yards on three targets.
Saints | Kiko Alonso will not return
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints LB Kiko Alonso (knee) will not return to the Wild Card playoff game because of his knee injury.
Patriots | Patrick Chung injury update
Updating previous reports, New England Patriots SS Patrick Chung (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain during the Wild Card playoff game, according to a source.
Eagles | Zach Ertz officially active
Philadelphia Eagles TE Zach Ertz (back, ribs) is officially active for the Wild Card playoff game.