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Dak Prescott (QB - DAL)

1/9/26 2:01 AM -
NFL playoff predictions: who will seize a wide-open Super Bowl race?.
The postseason kicks off on Saturday. Our writers pick the dark horses, players to watch and make their tips for the NFL’s championship game
Melissa is right about the Lions (see below), but how about the Dallas Cowboys? Their defense was nauseating, and nobody wants a playoff weekend spoiled watching that. But their offense was electric. They finished fifth in the league in EPA/play in the regular season. And with Dak Prescott, a solid o-line and George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb, they had the potential to drop 30 points on any playoff group. If they’d snuck in and managed to knock off a top seed, it would have convinced Jerry Jones that he was on the right path. And nothing is funnier than Jones failing to recognize that the reason why Dallas is stuck is the reflection in his mirror. Oliver Connolly
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C.J. Stroud (QB - HOU)

1/8/26 6:31 PM -
Analyst Expects C.J. Stroud To ‘Have A Big Day’ Against Steelers, Lead Texans To Win. After a brutal start to the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense has been better recently. It’s been key in the Steelers’ winning four of their last five games, with the final win clinching the AFC North. Without their defense stepping up, which it did at times in each of those five games, the Steelers probably […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/analyst-expects-...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

1/8/26 2:46 PM -
‘Gritty Group’: Arthur Smith Thrilled To See Receivers Step Up In DK Metcalf’s Absence. Without DK Metcalf the last two weeks, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been playing a bit shorthanded offensively. It led to them really struggling in a Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Then in Week 18 the Steelers were able to find a way to win. That win gave them the AFC North title and […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/gritty-group-art...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/8/26 2:16 PM -
Mina Kimes Predicts ‘Immobile’ Aaron Rodgers Struggling Against Texans: ‘It’s Not Happening’. The Pittsburgh Steelers-Houston Texans game in the AFC Wild Card round on Monday Night Football is a juicy one, due in large part to the matchups on both sides of the ball. On paper at least, the Steelers and Texans will have sizable advantages on defense, particularly up front. Pittsburgh’s defensive line and outside linebackers […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/mina-kimes-predi...
Minnesota Vikings (DEF - MIN)

1/8/26 2:15 PM -
‘Really Good Fit:’ Thielen Hoped Steelers Would Claim Him After Asking Vikings For Release. At 35 years old and with a place in Minnesota Vikings lore, veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen knew he was making a difficult decision to ask out of the only place he’s ever really known in the NFL. But when Thielen requested that the Vikings waive him and give him a chance to play elsewhere […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/really-good-fit-...
Adam Thielen (WR - CAR)

1/8/26 2:01 PM -
Adam Thielen Shares What Makes Aaron Rodgers Unique To Play With. Adam Thielen has caught passes from 11 different quarterbacks – and wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Shared a locker room with countless others. Aaron Rodgers stands out above them all. True to what every other receiver says about him, Rodgers will challenge his teammates during the week to make sure they are ready for kickoff. Thielen […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/adam-thielen-sha...
Adam Thielen (WR - CAR)

1/8/26 12:01 PM -
Adam Thielen Shares What Makes Aaron Rodgers Unique To Play With. Adam Thielen has caught passes from 11 different quarterbacks – and wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Shared a locker room with countless others. Aaron Rodgers stands out above them all. True to what every other receiver says about him, Rodgers will challenge his teammates during the week to make sure they are ready for kickoff. Thielen […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/adam-thielen-sha...
Pat Freiermuth (TE - PIT)

1/8/26 12:00 PM -
Steelers Stock Watch – TE Pat Freiermuth. Player: TE Pat Freiermuth Stock Value: Up Reasoning: The Steelers haven’t used Pat Freiermuth this season the way they have in past ones, but he steps up when they need him. The past two weeks have shown that, down DK Metcalf and then Darnell Washington on top of that. His snap count crept up to […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-stock-w...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/8/26 11:31 AM -
Pair Of Steelers Linebackers On List Of Offseason Cut Candidates. Two Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers are among Over the Cap’s annual list of 100 cut candidates this offseason. Patrick Queen and Malik Harrison made Nick Korte’s list. While Korte acknowledges far fewer than 100 players will be cut this offseason, some who populate his list will be looking for new homes in 2026. Korte’s list comes […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/pair-of-steelers...
Ben Johnson (TE - LAC)

1/8/26 10:44 AM -
Packers DC Jeff Hafley addresses rumors about his future with a jab at Bears. Bears HC Ben Johnson has taken several shots at Packers HC Matt LaFleur since he took the job. And even though the Packers head coach has taken the high road, his top assistant won't take the same approach.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/packers_dc...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/8/26 9:21 AM -
‘Certainly Has An Opinion, And I’m Always Interested’: Mike Tomlin Walks Through The Work Week With Aaron Rodgers. Mike Tomlin has led the Steelers for 19 years, but so much of this season is about Aaron Rodgers. It’s also about their relationship and how it has developed over the course of the season. On Wednesday, Tomlin took some time to talk with Rich Eisen, and he explained the tandem’s weekly process. “We’ll get […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/certainly-has-an...
Pat Freiermuth (TE - PIT)

1/8/26 9:00 AM -
Steelers Stock Watch – TE Pat Freiermuth. Player: TE Pat Freiermuth Stock Value: Up Reasoning: The Steelers haven’t used Pat Freiermuth this season the way they have in past ones, but he steps up when they need him. The past two weeks have shown that, down DK Metcalf and then Darnell Washington on top of that. His snap count crept up to […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-stock-w...
Rashee Rice (WR - KC)

1/8/26 8:06 AM -
Chiefs 'aware' of abuse allegations by Rice's ex. The Chiefs acknowledged Wednesday that they are aware of domestic violence allegations made by a woman who is the ex-girlfriend of Rashee Rice, with the team saying it's in communication with the league and will have no additional comment at this time.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47546818/chief...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/8/26 6:21 AM -
‘Certainly Has An Opinion, And I’m Always Interested’: Mike Tomlin Walks Through The Work Week With Aaron Rodgers. Mike Tomlin has led the Steelers for 19 years, but so much of this season is about Aaron Rodgers. It’s also about their relationship and how they have developed it over the course of the season. On Wednesday, Tomlin took some time off to talk with Rich Eisen, and he explained the tandem’s weekly process. […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/certainly-has-an...
Ben Johnson (TE - LAC)

1/8/26 6:14 AM -
Packers DC Jeff Hafley addresses rumors about his future with a jab at Bears. Bears HC Ben Johnson has taken several shots at Packers HC Matt LaFleur since he took the job. And even though the Packers head coach has taken the high road, his top assistant won't take the same approach.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/packers_dc...