Pokes in the NFL: Week 17
STILLWATER – The NFL regular season is officially over, meaning we’re headed into the playoffs. So, let’s take a look at the former OSU football players and see how they did. We’ll also be listing the Pokes that will be moving on into the playoffs.
We’ll start at the top of the list of games and work our way down. First up is the Steelers and Mason Rudolph and James Washington.
Rudolph got the nod at quarterback as Mike Tomlin decided to rest Big Ben and Mason did pretty well. He went 22-39 for 315 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw a rather bad interception as well. However, it seems ole Mase just can’t get past Baker Mayfield as the Cleveland Browns won 24-22 and squeaked into the playoffs.
As for James Washington, he finished with zero receptions on two targets.
On the other side of the field, Vincent Taylor finished the game with two solo stops for the Browns.
Ironically enough, the Steelers and Browns faceoff this coming Sunday in the AFC Wildcard game. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. CT.
The Miami Dolphins got absolutely crushed by the Buffalo Bills, 56-26, effectively ending the Dolphins playoffs hopes. Emmanuel Ogbah finished with no stats.
Justice Hill and the Baltimore Ravens beat the Bengals 38-3 and will be playing this weekend. Hill finished the game with two carries for 21 yards. The Ravens will be traveling to Nashville this Sunday for a 12:05 p.m. CT kick on ABC (check your local listing).
Dan Bailey and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 37-35 this past weekend. Bailey finished the game going 1-for-2 on field goals and 4-of-5 on extra points. The Vikings did not make the playoffs.
The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Los Angeles Chargers 38-21 as the Chiefs rested their starters. Tyron Johnson hauled in two receptions for 35 yards on two targets. The Chiefs will be off this weekend as it’s nothing by Wildcard games, but will be starting play in the Divisional Round Jan. 13-19.
Chris Carson and the Seahawks beat the 49ers 26-23 this past weekend. Carson led the way for the Seahawks as he finished with 11 carries for 44 ayrds and two receptions for 39 yards.
Seattle will play host to the Los Angeles Rams this coming Saturday with kickoff slated for 3:40 p.m. CT on FOX (check your local listing).