Good morning! This is Playoff Watch 2017, the early buzz on NFL playoffs.
The Cowboys had a scare when rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott was involved in a minor car accident Wednesday morning near the team's facility.
Elliott was just fine after the accident. He was driving a GMC truck which read-ended a BMW.
“I’m good,’’ Elliott said via Twitter. “I’ve been in bigger collisions.’’
The Packers have a minor distraction with reserve
wide receiver Geronimo Allison being charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana last month after a traffic stop and subsequent arrest in early September.
Allison, 22, was pulled over for speeding on Sept. 4, 2016, according to a criminal complaint obtained by The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His Dodge rental car was clocked at 81 mph on a stretch of highway with a posted speed limit of 70 mph. Marijuana was found in the car by the state troopers.
“The Packers are aware of the matter involving Geronimo Allison," the team said in a statement Tuesday. "Because this is an ongoing legal matter, we will refrain from making any further comment.”
Allison had one catch for 8 yards in the win over the New York Giants in the wild-card round.
The Patriots had a decent injury report. New England running back LeGarrette Blount missed practice because of an illness, according to the Boston Herald.
Tight end Martellus Bennett was removed from the injury report after being listed on it since injuring his ankle in Week 5. He'd also had a shoulder issue.
Linebacker Dont'a Hightower's knee was also taken off the report. He was held out of Week 16.
Pittsburgh Steelers +1 (70% of public)
Kansas City Chiefs -1 (30% of public)
Green Bay Packers +4 (75% of public)
Dallas Cowboys -4 (25% of public)
2017 Super Bowl 51 Winner (Teams in red have longer odds, teams in blue have shorter odds, and teams in black stayed the same)
1/4/17 Current Odds (1/11/7)
Conference Odds
2017 AFC Champion (Teams in red have longer odds, teams in blue have shorter odds, and teams in black stayed the same)
1/4/17 Current Odds (1/11/7)
New England Patriots 10/19 5/9
Pittsburgh Steelers 15/4 7/2
Kansas City Chiefs 17/4 17/4
Houston Texans 28/1 28/1
2017 NFC Champion (Teams in red have longer odds, teams in blue have shorter odds, and teams in black stayed the same)
1/4/17 Current Odds (1/11/7)
Dallas Cowboys 3/2 7/5
Atlanta Falcons 7/2 12/5
Green Bay Packers 7/2 13/4
Seattle Seahawks 11/2 6/1
Super Bowl Line
NFC +3½
AFC -3½
Divisional Round Odds and Ends
How many road teams will win Wild Card Weekend?
Over 1.5 EVEN (1/1)
Under 1.5 -140 (5/7)
Will there be a Defensive or Special Teams TD this weekend?
Yes -200 (1/2)
No +150 (3/2)
Will Aaron Rodgers record 4 or more TD Passes and 0 Interceptions for a fourth consecutive week?
Yes +1000 (10/1)
No -5000 (1/50)
Will the Texans get shut out this weekend? (Note: In their regular season meeting, the Patriots won 27-0 over the Texans).
Yes +750 (15/2)
No -2000 (1/20)
Who will record the most Passing Yards Wild Card Weekend?
Aaron Rodgers 3/1
Tom Brady 7/2
Matt Ryan 7/2
Ben Roethlisberger 5/1
Russell Wilson 6/1
Alex Smith 7/1
Dak Prescott 10/1
Brock Osweiler 12/1
Who will record the most Receiving Yards Wild Card Weekend?
Antonio Brown 3/1
Julio Jones 7/2
Davante Adams 8/1
Doug Baldwin 8/1
Julian Edelman 8/1
Dez Bryant 17/2
Cole Beasley 12/1
Randall Cobb 12/1
DeAndre Hopkins 12/1
Jeremy Maclin 12/1
Paul Richardson 12/1
Le’Veon Bell 16/1
Who will record the most Rushing Yards Wild Card Weekend?
Thomas Rawls 9/1
Devonta Freeman 10/1
Spencer Ware 10/1
Ty Montgomery 20/1
Playoff Watch 2017 will appear Monday through Friday mornings.
ATLANTA FALCONS REGULAR SEASON RECAP
GAME 16: Falcons 38, Saints 32
5 things we learned from the Falcons win over the Saints
Falcons defense sags late but hangs on vs. Brees
GAME 15: Falcons 33, Panthers 16
5 things we learned from the Falcons win over the Panthers
NFL playoffs: Falcons clinch NFC South title
Third-and-21, no problem for Coleman
What Dan Quinn had to say after the win over the Panthers
GAME 14: Falcons 41, 49ers 13
5 things we learned from the Falcons' win over the 49ers
What Matt Ryan had to say about the win over the 49ers
PHOTOS: Falcons win over the 49ers
GAME 13: Falcons 42, Rams 14
REPORT CARD: Falcons handled their business against woeful Rams
GAME 12: Chiefs 29, Falcons 28
Falcons still control their playoff destiny
PHOTOS: Falcons have a bad day at the office
Matt Ryan tormented by Berry's big interceptions
Beasley becomes a double-digit sacker
GAME 11: Falcons 38, Cardinals 19
5 things we learned from the Falcons' win over the Cardinals
Julio Jones gets calls this time
Taylor Gabriel continues scoring streak in win over Cardinals
Coleman scores TD in return from injury
Falcons' offensive line 'stepped up to the task'
Ryan, offense slowed down to a crawl
Perkins stalls key drive with costly penalty
Defense gets blown of the line of scrimmage
Keanu Neal can expect fine but Falcons' biggest issue is injuries (Trufant and Tamme)
Falcons go into bye week wrong way -- beat up by Eagles
What Dan Quinn had to say after the loss to the Eagles
What the Falcons had to say after the loss to the Eagles
PHOTOS: Falcons fall to the Eagles
GAME NINE: Falcons 43, Buccaneers 28
5 things we learned from the Falcons' rout of the Bucs
GAME EIGHT: Falcons 33, Packers 32
5 things we learned from the Falcons' 33-32 win over the Packers
Finally, the Falcons finish: 'We had to stop the bleeding'
GAME SEVEN: Chargers 33, Falcons 30 in OT
5 things we learned from the Falcons loss to the Chargers
Dan Quinn's gamble with house-money backfires
6 penalties 'unacceptable' for Falcons offensive line
Philip Rivers confounds Falcons with short passes: 'He picked us apart'
Matt Ryan's late-game interception leads to overtime loss
PHOTOS: Chargers rally to beat Falcons
GAME SIX: Seahawks 26, Falcons 24
5 things we learned from the Falcons loss to the Seahawks
MARK BRADLEY: The Falcons didn't win, but they made one guy believe (me)
MARK BRADLEY: The Falcons got jobbed but did themselves proud
Matt Ryan's turnovers were costly
What Dan Quinn had to say after the 26-24 loss to Seattle
Seattle slows down Falcons' running backs Freeman, Coleman
Ryan Schraeder, offensive line rebounds in second half
Julio Jones: 'It was just a missed call'
What the Falcons had to say after the 26-24 loss to Seattle
What Matt Ryan had to say after the 26-24 loss to Seattle
Richard Sherman non-commital on pass interference non-call
PHOTOS: Falcons at Seahawks in Seattle
GAME FIVE: Falcons 23, Broncos 16
5 things we learned from the Falcons upset of Super Bowl champs
MARK BRADLEY: The Falcons rock a rookie in the Rockies
What Dan Quinn have to say after the win over Denver
Coleman amassed 163 yards to power the offense
Vic Beasley has breakout game with 3.5 sacks
Kemal Ishmael moved to linebacker, led team in tackles
What the Falcons had to say after the win over the Broncos
Photos: Falcons battle the Broncos
GAME FOUR: Falcons 48, Panthers 33
5 things we learned from the Falcons' 48-33 win over the Panthers
Tweetcap: Falcons 48, Panthers 33
Old pro Freeney shows new trick with Falcons
Falcons' rookie Neal holds on vs. Olsen
What Julio Jones had to say after the 48-33 win over the Panthers
What Dan Quinn had to say after the 48-33 win over the Panthers
What Matt Ryan had to say after the 48-33 win over the Panthers
Alford battled; Collins to return
Early view in NFC South isn't what most expected; Falcons on top
GAME THREE: Falcons 45, Saints 32
5 things we learned from the Falcons' 45-32 win over the Saints
Falcons, Saints protest with unity circle before game
REPORT CARD: Falcons earned high marks for drubbing Saints
What Dan Quinn had to say after the 45-32 win over the Saints
What Matt Ryan had to say after the 45-32 win over the Saints
What the Falcons had to say after the 45-32 win over the Saints
Keanu Neal makes strong debut for Falcons
Falcons' Deion Jones runs for glory, not survival, in return home
AJC POWER RANKINGS: Falcons best in NFC South?
GAME TWO: Falcons 35, Raiders 28
5 things we learned from the Falcons' win over the Raiders
Trufant's heads-up play saves the day
Tight ends help to power offense
Weatherspoon plays strong in first start since 2013
Matthews, Schraeder held Mack sack-less
JEFF SCHULTZ: Falcons put on offensive show and win
What Matt Ryan had to say after beating the Raiders
What Dan Quinn had to say after the win over the Raiders
GAME ONE: Buccaneers 31, Falcons 24
5 things we learned from the Falcons' loss to the Bucs
No sacks for new-look Falcons pass rush
Julio Jones not worried about his ankle injury
Falcons have a case of the "no-huddle" blues
REPORT CARD: Falcons can't 'gift' opponents 17 points
FILM REVIEW: Beasley missing in action
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