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The NFL regular season came to a close last week, but there were a handful of former Badgers whose teams were fortunate enough to make the playoffs. Let’s take a look at how they played this past weekend:
- Russell Wilson, QB (Seahawks): Wilson threw for 325 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions to lead the Seahawks to a road win over the Eagles. He also notched 45 yards on the ground. The former Super Bowl champion made a number of great throws in the win, including this 53-yard touchdown pass to D.K. Metcalf:
D.K. Metcalf makes the catch, gets back up and crosses the goal line for the TD! @dkm14 @DangeRussWilson
— NFL (@NFL) January 5, 2020
The @Seahawks now lead, 17-6. #NFLPlayoffs
: #SEAvsPHI on NBC
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- James White, RB (Patriots): In a losing effort, White had five catches for a team-high 62 receiving yards and added 14 rushing yards on just one carry. The six year veteran was one of the few bright spots in a disappointing performance by the Patriots’ offense.
Pats making some noise on offense early @TomBrady @SweetFeet_White pic.twitter.com/cMjKIfndg3
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) January 5, 2020
- Ryan Ramczyk, OT (Saints): Ramczyk picked the wrong game to have an off day. After not allowing a sack the entire season, he allowed two in the Saints’ home loss to the Vikings. Despite a rough final game of the season, Ramczyk was named a first team All-Pro at right tackle over the weekend.
Ryan Ramczyk hasn’t allowed a sack all season, and he’s allowed just one QB hit.
— Austin Gayle (@PFF_AustinGayle) January 5, 2020
Vikings’ Danielle Hunter beats him outside for a BIG sack on third down, here. Impressive play from Hunter.pic.twitter.com/c75kOeTpwK
- J.J. Watt, DE (Texans): After missing the past two months with a torn pectoral, Watt returned to the field and helped the Texans get an overtime win over the Bills. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year played 61% of defensive snaps and finished with a momentum-shifting sack and two tackles for loss. Watt’s sack came at the perfect time, as the Bills were facing a crucial third down in the red zone and looking to make it a three-score game. The Texans will need all the help they can get from Watt when they travel to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Chiefs in the divisional round.
J.J. WATT!
— NFL (@NFL) January 4, 2020
No. 99 comes up with the clutch sack on third down. #WeAreTexans @JJWatt
: #BUFvsHOU on ESPN/ABC
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- T.J. Edwards, LB (Eagles): The rookie inside linebacker saw only ten snaps on defense and finished with one tackle in Philadelphia’s loss to the Seahawks. Edwards also logged a team-high 22 special teams snaps in the game. (Editor’s note: really upset my favorite kicker didn’t invite me to watch my favorite team lose in the playoffs.)