After 17 weeks, the playoffs are finally here. Wild Card weekend opens up with a nice slate of games on Saturday and Sunday.
Jim Harbaugh used halftime to put on warm clothes


Jim Harbaugh fears no one. Normally when he’s away from San Francisco, he has the power to heat his body with the intensity of a thousand suns, purely by will -- but that failed him in Green Bay.
He emerged from halftime wearing every piece of warm clothing the equipment team had to offer.
Read Article >Ed Hochuli does his best Bane impression


It’s very cold in Green Bay, but of course you already knew that. Muscle-bound NFL referee Ed Hochuli took the first step to super villain today.
Every story has a beginning, so remember this defining moment when we’re all running in fear.
Read Article >Halftime update: 49ers 13, Packers 10

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY SportsThe San Francisco 49ers lead the Green Bay Packers, 13-10, in a game defined by frigid weather and offenses slow to get going.
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Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY SportsAndy Dalton’s postseason nightmare continues

Andrew Weber-USA TODAY SportsDalton had three consecutive turnovers in the second half of the Bengals’ 27-10 loss and is now 0-3 in the playoffs. He has thrown just one touchdown to six interceptions in three postseason games.
The Bengals were trailing by just four points before Dalton’s turnover spree, but were outscored 20-0 in the second half. Midway through the third quarter, Dalton coughed it up for the first time when he fumbled diving untouched for a first down.
Read Article >Obligatory Philip Rivers WOOO


In victory, in defeat: there is nothing more beautiful than Philip Rivers’ expressions of joy/frustration/WOOOO/anger. He is the most facially expressive man in NFL football, by several standard deviations.
After Andy Dalton’s interceptions and hilarious fumble and several turnovers on downs, the Chargers pulled away, eventually winning 27-10. And Rivers gave his customary WOOO.
Read Article >Chargers head back to Denver, Pats get Indy

Dustin BradfordAs the No. 6 and lowest remaining seed, the Chargers will travel to Denver to face the top-seeded Broncos, who have been resting and waiting this weekend with a first-round bye. The Broncos and Chargers split their regular season series, with Denver winning 28-20 in Week 10 and San Diego getting revenge with a 27-20 win on the road in Week 15.
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Read Article >Clay Matthews, Carlos Rogers inactive

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY SportsRogers injured his hamstring last weekend and was held out of practice for much of the week.
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Read Article >Bengals lead Chargers 10-7 at half

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Benny Sieu-USA TODAY SportsHali, Houston both active for wild card game

John Rieger-USA TODAY SportsHali was listed as questionable with a knee injury, but he participated in Friday’s practice and felt good in pregame warmups. The Chiefs could get an even bigger boost with Houston’s return. Houston hasn’t played since suffering an elbow injury in Week 12. Kansas City struggled with a hobbled defense down the stretch, losing five of their last seven games after starting the season 9-0.
The Colts enter this game with a relatively healthy squad and don’t have any pressing injury concerns. Here is the complete inactive list for both teams:
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