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The countdown to the playoffs has begun with just 5 weeks left in the regular season to make or break some teams postseason hopes. <\/p>\nThe countdown to the playoffs has begun with just 5 weeks left in the regular season to make or break some teams postseason hopes. <\/p>\n
ith that said, there are some intriguing matchups this weekend, and we\u2019re here to give you a look at the playoff picture in each conference, an updated injury report, and a few intriguing storylines heading into week 13.<\/p>\n
Former Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster has been in the news quite a bit<\/a> since his entrance into the NFL. He was kicked out of the NFL Scouting Combine<\/strong> and made headlines earlier this year for reportedly abusing his girlfriend, who later recanted her accusation in front of a judge.<\/p>\n This past week, Foster was involved in another alleged domestic violence incident involving the same girlfriend. The 49ers subsequently cut Foster who was placed on waivers. The Redskins then claimed Foster, who was signed to the roster earlier this week.<\/p>\n The Redskins organization has defended the decision, stating that they are not guaranteeing Foster\u2019s place on the roster and that they will let the legal formalities play out without interference. They also stated they spoke with former teammates of Foster, who reportedly supported him and the decision to bring him aboard, but those players later refuted this report.<\/p>\n Shocker right? Ben Roethlisberger<\/strong> has never been one to hold back his feelings regarding his team, his coaches, or his own individual play. Ben was apparently very frustrated with a few fellow Steelers following their 24-17<\/em> loss to the Broncos<\/a>.<\/p>\n He called out Antonio Brown<\/strong>\u2019s effort during his routes late in the game, as well as rookie receiver James Washington for dropping a pass. He also took issue with Maurkice Pouncey<\/strong>\u2019s blocking on the final play, saying Pouncey blocked Broncos DT Shelby Harris too far back which created the game ending interception.<\/p>\n In The Hunt<\/strong>: SEA (6-5), CAR (6-5), PHI (5-6), GB (4-6-1), ATL (4-7)<\/p>\n Wild Card<\/strong><\/p>\n #6 Redskins @ #3 Bears Divisional<\/strong><\/p>\n Highest remaining seed @ #1 Saints In The Hunt:<\/strong> IND (6-5), MIA (5-6), CIN (5-6), DEN (5-6), TEN (5-6)<\/p>\n Wild Card <\/strong><\/p>\n #6 Ravens @ #3 Texans Divisional<\/strong><\/p>\n Highest remaining seed @ #1 Chiefs ATL LB Deion Jones (foot<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong> There\u2019s a lot of opportunities for movement in the coming weeks for playoff teams and teams on the bubble. These next few weeks are going to involve a lot of meaningful football games for a lot of the league, and entertainment value will be at an all time high. Some games to watch for this weekend are NO@DAL<\/a>, IND@JAX<\/a>, BAL@ATL, MIN@NE<\/a>, WAS@PHI, and LAC@PIT. <\/p>\n Enjoy the contests and as always good luck on any action you may have on the games. Cheers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The countdown to the playoffs has begun with just 5 weeks left in the regular season to make or break some teams postseason hopes. ith that said, there are some intriguing matchups this weekend, and we\u2019re here to give you a look at the playoff picture in each conference, an updated injury report, and a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[75,8,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nfl","category-sports","category-usa"],"yoast_head":"\nBig Ben Criticizes Teammates<\/h2>\n
Playoff Picture<\/h2>\n
NFC<\/h3>\n
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Projected Matchups<\/h3>\n
\n#5 Vikings @ #4 Cowboys<\/p>\n
\nLowest remaining seed @ #2 Rams<\/p>\nAFC<\/h2>\n
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Projected Matchups<\/h4>\n
\n#5 Chargers @ #4 Steelers<\/p>\n
\nLowest remaining seed @ #2 Patriots<\/p>\nInjury Report<\/h2>\n
\nATL WR Calvin Ridley (ankle<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong>
\nCAR CB Donte Jackson (quad<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong>
\nCAR WR Devin Funchess (back<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong>
\nCHI QB Mitchell Trubisky (shoulder<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong>
\nCIN WR A.J. Green (toe<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong>
\nDAL LB Sean Lee (hamstring<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong>
\nDAL T Tyron Smith (neck<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong>
\nDEN EDGE Shaq Barrett (hip<\/em>) – out<\/strong>
\nDET RB Kerryon Johnson (knee<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong>
\nGB TE Jimmy Graham (knee<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong>
\nGB T Davifd Bakhtiari (knee<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong>
\nIND RB Marlon Mack (concussion<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong>
\nJAX CB Jalen Ramsey (knee<\/em>) – doubtful<\/strong>
\nKC S Eric Berry (heel<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong>
\nLAR CB Aqib Talib (ankle<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong>
\nLAC RB Melvin Gordon (knee<\/em>) – out<\/strong>
\nNO T Terron Armstead (shoulder<\/em>) – out<\/strong>
\nNYJ QB Sam Darnold (foot<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong>
\nPHI LB Jordan Hicks (calf<\/em>) – out<\/strong>
\nPIT T Marcus Gilbert (knee<\/em>) – questionable<\/strong>
\nSF CB Jimmie Ward (forearm<\/em>) – placed on IR<\/strong><\/p>\n