just one in the final six weeks of the regular season. With Clemons out, Irvin got the start against Atlanta in the NFC playoffs and appeared overwhelmed by the Falcons' offensive line while trying to be the main pass rusher on the Seahawks line
disregard the importance of the first-round bye simply because his Green Bay Packers were bounced out of last season's NFC playoffs without a victory. The only difference in his team's pursuit of that goal this season is the starters likely won't
second half of the 2012 season (six touchdowns w/ CK at QB) and remembering Vernon Davis was a viable weapon in the NFC playoffs , I’m not sure Boldin’s fantasy value soars by joining the 49ers. Also remember that, for the most part
The Atlanta Falcons have the inside track to home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs , but it's hard to say they've looked like the conference's best club over the last month. They won't even be the hottest
playing. I think our guys understand the challenge this week is going to be big.'' The Falcons are the top seed in the NFC playoffs for the second time in three seasons. Atlanta lost at home to Green Bay as the top seed following the 2010 regular
latest doubt Irvin will try and erase comes Sunday when the Seahawks face the Falcons in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs . Irvin will make the first start of his career after starting defensive end Chris Clemons was lost for the season to
are lots of reasons why the Redskins have won seven straight and will be hosting the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in the NFC playoffs . Robert Griffin III, Alfred Morris, Pierre Garcon, Shanahan and others deserve their share of credit, but so does
Denver, Carroll and Shanahan will reconnect on Sunday when the Redskins host the Seahawks on the opening weekend of the NFC playoffs . While most of the attention has fallen on the two rookie quarterbacks - Washington's Robert Griffin III and Seattle's
rushing. Washington averaged an NFL-high 169.3 yards on the ground, and its opponent in the first round of the NFC playoffs Sunday is the Seattle Seahawks , who ranked No. 3 at 161.2, led by Marshawn Lynch. Clearly, as much as the NFL
exactly how you want it unless you fortunate enough to be like Atlanta.'' The Falcons earned home field throughout the NFC playoffs by finishing 13-3. After being the only team to go 8-0 at home, the only way Seattle can return home for a postseason