Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams expected to play against Falcons.
Green Bay Packers wide receivers Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams and Geronimo Allison are all game-time decisions for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Atlanta Falcons but are expected to play, a source told ESPN's Ed Werder.Packers coach Mike McCarthy has indicated some or all of the players will be evaluated in pregame workouts before a final determination is made.
Nelson is two weeks removed from suffering broken ribs in the wild-card round against the Giants. Adams sprained his left ankle and and Allison injured his hamstring in the Packers' divisional-round win over the Cowboys last Sunday.
Of the three, only Nelson participated in a practice this week, although he wasn't in pads like the rest of the team.
With uncertainty at the receiver position, the Packers promoted Max McCaffrey from the practice squad on Saturday.
The Packers received a shipment of Kevlar sheets for Nelson to consider using in his equipment for additional protection for his ribs should he play.
Nelson practiced on a limited basis during the week but was not cleared for contact. Nelson said if he played, he would likely require more than his standard protection.
Green Bay Packers wide receivers Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams and Geronimo Allison are all game-time decisions for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Atlanta Falcons but are expected to play, a source told ESPN's Ed Werder.Packers coach Mike McCarthy has indicated some or all of the players will be evaluated in pregame workouts before a final determination is made.
Nelson is two weeks removed from suffering broken ribs in the wild-card round against the Giants. Adams sprained his left ankle and and Allison injured his hamstring in the Packers' divisional-round win over the Cowboys last Sunday.
Of the three, only Nelson participated in a practice this week, although he wasn't in pads like the rest of the team.
With uncertainty at the receiver position, the Packers promoted Max McCaffrey from the practice squad on Saturday.
The Packers received a shipment of Kevlar sheets for Nelson to consider using in his equipment for additional protection for his ribs should he play.
Nelson practiced on a limited basis during the week but was not cleared for contact. Nelson said if he played, he would likely require more than his standard protection.
ViewFromVegas of NFC and AFC Championship Games (as of 11 a.m. ET):
Atlanta is still a 5.5-point home favorite at a majority of Vegas sports books after going to -6 with reports of Green Bay players battling the flu. The over/under is mostly up to 61.5 points in Vegas, though offshore books average 60.5.
New England is a 6-point home favorite over Pittsburgh at 12 of 13 Vegas books on the Don Best odds screen. (Treasure Island dipped to 5.5 just three minutes ago). The over/under has dropped from 51 to 50.5 at 10 of 13 books.
Atlanta is still a 5.5-point home favorite at a majority of Vegas sports books after going to -6 with reports of Green Bay players battling the flu. The over/under is mostly up to 61.5 points in Vegas, though offshore books average 60.5.
New England is a 6-point home favorite over Pittsburgh at 12 of 13 Vegas books on the Don Best odds screen. (Treasure Island dipped to 5.5 just three minutes ago). The over/under has dropped from 51 to 50.5 at 10 of 13 books.
Police arrest man for pulling fire alarm at Pittsburgh Steelers' hotel.
Massachusetts State Police have apprehended and charged the man who pulled the fire alarm in the Pittsburgh Steelers' hotel early Sunday morning. The Steelers will play the New England Patriots on Sunday night in the AFC Championship Game. Kickoff is 6:40 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium.Dennis Harrison, 25, of East Boston, has been charged with disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace and pulling a false alarm at the Steelers' airport hotel in Boston. according to a statement from the state police.
Police said Harrison pulled an alarm at the hotel and fled the scene, but he was found by the state police walking on hotel property. Police said Harrison was not a guest at the hotel, nor did he have a legitimate reason to be at the hotel.
Harrison was being held, pending bail.
On Sunday morning, fire alarms also went off at Gillette Stadium. The Foxboro fire department arrived, and a short time later people in the stadium, mostly media and stadium workers, were allowed to return.
The hotel was also evacuated while firefighters checked the building. While many members of the Steelers were awoken by the alarm, the team was not evacuated.
NFL security officials were staying at the same hotel and were on the scene during the incident.
Massachusetts State Police have apprehended and charged the man who pulled the fire alarm in the Pittsburgh Steelers' hotel early Sunday morning. The Steelers will play the New England Patriots on Sunday night in the AFC Championship Game. Kickoff is 6:40 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium.Dennis Harrison, 25, of East Boston, has been charged with disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace and pulling a false alarm at the Steelers' airport hotel in Boston. according to a statement from the state police.
Police said Harrison pulled an alarm at the hotel and fled the scene, but he was found by the state police walking on hotel property. Police said Harrison was not a guest at the hotel, nor did he have a legitimate reason to be at the hotel.
Harrison was being held, pending bail.
On Sunday morning, fire alarms also went off at Gillette Stadium. The Foxboro fire department arrived, and a short time later people in the stadium, mostly media and stadium workers, were allowed to return.
The hotel was also evacuated while firefighters checked the building. While many members of the Steelers were awoken by the alarm, the team was not evacuated.
NFL security officials were staying at the same hotel and were on the scene during the incident.
Average StubHub price paid for a ticket today: AFC Title Game ($500) & NFC Title Game ($385)
Buzz Cut Of The Day by Chicago barber Carlos Estrella.
The first game at Gillette Stadium this year had a Tom Brady banner on the lighthouse. The final game at Gillette features a "Go Pats" AFC Championship banner on the lighthouse.
The over is 14-3 in Atlanta Falcon games this season (9-0 at home), the highest mark in the NFL.
The handout for fans at today's NFC Championship Game.
Aaron Rodgers has arrived at the Georgia Dome.
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total Points | Team Points | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Jan 22, 2017 - NFL Football Game | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 03:05 PM | Green Bay Packers | +5½ | -105 | +185 | Ov | 60 | -110 | Ov | 26½ | -145 | Un | 26½ | +115 | |||||||||||
| Atlanta Falcons | -5½ | -115 | -215 | Un | 60 | -110 | Ov | 33½ | -135 | Un | 33½ | +105 | ||||||||||||
| 06:40 PM | Pittsburgh Steelers | +6 | -115 | +205 | Ov | 49½ | -110 | Ov | 22½ | -110 | Un | 22½ | -120 | |||||||||||
| New England Patriots | -6 | -105 | -245 | Un | 49½ | -110 | Ov | 27½ | -130 | Un | 27½ | +100 |
Here's a closer look at the Patriots and Steelers current win streaks.
