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Antonio Brown (calf) would be questionable if the Steelers played this week.

Pittsburgh has a first-round bye and won’t play until next weekend, and it sounds like Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic about Brown’s status. AB has posted some videos on social media of himself working out and trying to get back to full strength, and with the way he’s attacking his rehab, it wouldn’t be surprising if he didn’t show any issues when he makes his return—hopefully in the Divisional Round.

Via: NFL.com 1/2/18 - 12:28 PM ET

Dede Westbrook leads team in receiving as Jaguars advance.

Westbrook caught five passes for 48 yards in the 10-3 win over Buffalo. The rookie will look to get behind Pittsburgh’s defense next Sunday in a game that Jacksonville will almost certainly have to score more than 10 points against.

1/7/18 - 04:28 PM ET

LeSean McCoy (ankle) is expected to be a game-time decision for Sunday against the Chiefs.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports McCoy is expected to be a “close call” to play in the Wild Card matchup for the Bills. The good news for the Bills is they are playing in the Sunday slate of playoff games instead of on Saturday, which gives McCoy another 24 hours to heal up. We fully expect McCoy to be ready to go for the game, as he’s played through injuries in the past and is frankly one of those guys that might be slightly dramatic with injuries. Of course it might not be an overdramatic situation in this case, especially if he’s dealing with something like a high-ankle sprain, but McCoy will probably want to tough it out and play regardless—the playoffs don’t come every year. We’ll keep an eye on his practice status throughout the week.

Via: Adam Schefter 1/2/18 - 11:40 AM ET

Nick O’Leary gets six targets in Bills’ loss.

O’Leary caught two passes for 22 yards in the Wild Card defeat against the Jaguars. As long as he isn’t the starter in Buffalo, O’Leary won’t be a fantasy option.

1/7/18 - 04:27 PM ET

Sam Bradford (knee) is practicing for the Vikings today.

After being placed on injured reserve in early November with a mysterious knee injury that never got better after it occurred in Week 1, the Vikings’ starter heading into the season appears close to 100%. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said he heard Bradford is moving around well and throwing the ball well, but now we’ll have to see what we hear about his performance in practice. There’s no question Case Keenum will be the starter for Minnesota for the Divisional Round in a couple of weeks, but the Vikings have a big-time ace-in-the-hole if Keenum starts to play poorly or gets injured. Considering Teddy Bridgewater has played only a few minutes of football over the last two years, Bradford is fully expected to be the backup if healthy; and while Keenum makes some outstanding plays to avoid the rush and make big plays, Bradford is a deadly accurate passer that wouldn’t miss many throws on a team with a strong supporting cast and scheme that gets guys open. Don’t be surprised if the Vikings go with him if Keenum struggles in the playoffs, as Super Bowl chances don’t come often.

1/2/18 - 11:24 AM ET

Corey Grant handles one touch in playoff victory.

Grant rushed once for three yards in the 10-3 win over Buffalo. The 26-year-old will be primarily used on special teams next week as the Jags look to upset Pittsburgh.

1/7/18 - 04:27 PM ET

Jimmy Graham reportedly “really unlikely” to be back in Seattle.

Graham is an impending free agent, and Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times thinks the big tight end is “excited” to enter free agency and won’t be back because he hasn’t been a great fit with the Seahawks since he arrived. He was certainly a fit near the end zone this season, basically working as their running game to help get the ball in for six on unguardable fade and back shoulder routes. However, the Seahawks don’t appear likely to franchise tag him, and other teams might be more interested in signing him to a sizable deal in free agency. Nick Vannett was just a third-round selection by Seattle in 2016, and they might be ready to give him a bigger role on offense next season.

Via: Seattle Times 1/2/18 - 09:15 AM ET