NFL Divisional Round Preview From Athlon Sports
The article previews the NFL Divisional Round matchups with analysis of Kansas City at New England, Green Bay at Arizona, Seattle at Carolina, and Pittsburgh at Denver. It notes recent form, key matchups, and predicts winners like Patriots, Cardinals, Panthers, and Broncos, while highlighting quarterback health and run defense as decisive factors.
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Outside the Huddle Four No 1 picks in playoffs coaching moves
Four No 1 overall quarterbacks remain in the playoffs Cam Newton Alex Smith Carson Palmer and Peyton Manning lead in Super Bowls with Manning 2 titles The others Russell Wilson Aaron Rodgers Ben Roethlisberger and Tom Brady hold 8 4 in Super Bowls Miami hires Adam Gase to be head coach after praised by Peyton Manning Gase youngest NFL coach Watt to have groin surgery after 30 0 loss Texans Bills Rex Rex Ryan hires twin Rob Ryan to assist as defensive coach and Dennis Thurman to stay coordinator Donnie Henderson not returning
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Seattle
Arizona
Carson Palmer
Rodgers
Carolina
FOX
Seahawks
Minnesota
Vikings
Blair Walsh
Panthers
Cam Newton
Pittsburgh
Denver
CBS
Peyton Manning
Ben Roethlisberger
Steelers
Bengals
Antonio Brown
Cincinnati
Broncos
Manning
Big Ben
Alex Smith
Russell Wilson
Aaron Rodgers
Ben Roesthlisberger
Tom Brady
Miami Dolphins
Chicago Bears
Denver Broncos
Adam Gase
Houston Texans
Kansas City
J.J. Watt
Watt
NFL
Ryan Twins
Bills
Rex Ryan
Rob
Dennis Thurman
Donnie Henderson
Burfict Suspended After Late Hit Costs Bengals Playoff Win
Cincinnati linebacker Vontaze Burfict drew a three game suspension for a late head hit on Antonio Brown in the final minute, cited as repeated safety violations. Adam Jones drew a flag for bumping an official during the ensuing clash as Steelers secured a game winning field goal.
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Antonio Brown
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Football Playoff Results and Schedule Summary
A compact recap lists game results: Kansas City 30 Houston 0, Pittsburgh 18 Cincinnati 16, Seattle 10 Minnesota 9, Green Bay 35 Washington 18. It also shows upcoming playoff games on January 16 and 17 with kickoffs at 4:35 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 1:05 p.m. and 4:40 p.m. plus Super Bowl 50 on February 7 with 3:05 p.m and 6:40 p.m. ET broadcast times.
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Divisional Round Watch List for Chiefs Patriots and Packers Cardinals
Key health notes for New England and Green Bay impact the outcomes. Patriots return Edelman Amendola Vollmer Jones Hightower to practice boosting Brady’s aerial attack. Packers face pressure from Freeney Campbell and potential Bakhtiari absence. Rodgers must limit turnovers against Arizona. Both conferences feature strong ground games and potent aerial attacks with balanced run and pass threats.
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Danny Amendola
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Chandler Jones
Donta Hightower
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Rob Gronkowski
Green Bay
Aaron Rodgers
Packers
Cards
Dwight Freeney
Calais Campbell
David Bakhtiari
Arizona
Rodgers
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