Mike McCarthy came to the podium in a high-energy mood. He said the Packers confidence is "high. We're going to Washington to win. We're fully aware of what people may think about us." He added: "I don't care what (people) think of us."
Steelers RB DeAngelo Williams politely declined comment in the locker room, as he was headed straight to the training room. Making push to play Saturday.
WR Jeremy Maclin will return to practice today for the Chiefs. He sat out Tuesday's practice because of a sore hip
Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. (Knee) says he will be ready for the Jan. 17 playoff game. Says he could have played this past week of he was needed.
Redskins coach Jay Gruden said unless Matt Jones makes a big jump in his health he'll be the "odd man out" when it comes to being active Sunday. Jones has a hip pointer.
Pro Bowl linebacker Justin Houston said he would play In Saturday's playoff game against the Texans. "That's the plan," he said.
The Patriots are holding a walkthrough practice this afternoon which is more mental work than physical work. QB Tom Brady (sprained right ankle) is present, as one would expect at such a light practice.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera said it was good to see RB Jonathan Stewart (foot) and Ted Ginn Jr (knee) out conditioning after being out. Noted RB Fozzy Whittaker (ankle) was not at practice but is out of the walking boot.
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Playoff underdogs of at least 4.5 points have gone 41-27 against the spread since 2003. Could be good news for Minnesota this week.
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Playoff underdogs of at least 4.5 points have gone 41-27 against the spread since 2003. Could be good news for Minnesota this week.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera on Cam Newton being named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the fifth time this season called it "phenomenal" all that the fifth-year player has done.
Panthers' Robert McClain never imagined he would be a starting corner in a playoff game two months ago when he was watching games from his couch.
NFL coaches hired in 2012 and how they did in those jobs:Chuck Pagano, Colts, 41-23Joe Philbin, Dolphins, 24-28Jeff Fisher, Rams, 27-36-1Greg Schiano, Buccaneers, 11-21Dennis Allen, Raiders, 8-28Mike Mularkey, Jaguars, 2-14Romeo Crennel, Chiefs, 2-14
Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins said of his receivers, "the first thing they've done for me is they get open. It's hard to complete a lot of passes if guys are covered."
No. 1 pick is a long way off and Greg Cosell of NFL Films has not seen much of Ole Miss LT Laremy Tunsil. Said Cosell on my Nashville radio show, The Midday 180: "I'm not sure I've seen a guy in last number of years who's quite got the skill set at left tackle that Tunsil has. So if the Titans go that route, then Taylor Lewan is your right tackle."
Andy Dalton still has not thrown a football, but he did just grip a little foam toy ball for myself and other reporters. Do you think he's playing in any capacity Saturday?
Patriots WR Danny Amendola says of Tom Brady: "He's a tough guy. Ultimate competitor."
Lions WR Calvin Johnson has released a statement saying he is evaluating what he wants to do in the future with regards to playing in the NFL.His statement: "Like many players at this stage of their career, I am currently evaluating options for my future. I would expect to have a decision regarding this matter in the not-too-distant future."
Outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (foot) and receiver Nate Washington (hip) missed Wednesday's practice. Texans coach Bill O'Brien said both players are day to day. He said Clowney moved around decently well in practice.
Jeremy Maclin indeed returned to practice for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Getting Marshawn Lynch back could be huge
He's the NFL's active leader in postseason rushing.
He's the NFL's active leader in postseason rushing.
