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Romo was sent to the locker room after a hit from NFL sack leader Jason Babin. Stephen McGee has come on to replace him, and the Cowboys don’t have a third QB on the roster. Though Felix Jones started and saw extensive action on the first drive, Romo’s injury isn’t going to help his chances of staying in the game following the Giants’ win. X-rays negative, Romo made a series of sideline throws with a taped wrist. Though Romo could return, FOX’s Pam Oliver reports McGee will go the rest of the way in what is now a meaningless game.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter carefully broke down what is ultimately a brilliant “procedural move” by the Ravens. Johnson is not eligible to play in this post-season and will not be “awarded” to the Ravens until after the Super Bowl. Schefter notes Johnson “qualifies as an unrestricted free agent this offseason and, if he signs with another team, he factors into Baltimore’s compensatory pick formula, potentially helping it obtain an additional draft pick in 2026.” Schefter adds that Johnson “likely won’t step foot back into the Ravens’ facility. But he now can help Baltimore in the off-season.”

Arnold’s continued practice participation bodes positively for his Divisional Round availability. The talented cornerback appears to have avoided suffering any setbacks so barring a Thursday surprise, he should be available against the Commanders.

Zeitler is a capable pass protector and an exceptionally talented run-blocker. His absence in a playoff game against the Commanders could be an issue. Zeitler’s Thursday practice participation will prove pivotal.

That’s two DNPs for the veteran linebacker. Wagner led the Commanders with 132 tackles this year. He also totaled 10 TFLs plus two sacks. Losing him would be a big blow to a Washington defense set to face the NFL’s best offense in Detroit.

Ertz was held out of Tuesday’s session. A limited practice puts him on track to play on Saturday, though tomorrow’s injury report will be more telling. If Ertz can’t go, John Bates and Ben Sinnott will both see an uptick in snaps versus the Lions. Assuming he plays, Ertz, who has operated as the Commanders’ No. 2 pass-catcher for most of the year, will be a strong fantasy option in the Divisional Round slate.

This could end up being a non-issue but a playoff practice absence for a core offensive player is noteworthy nonetheless. Decker is one of the league’s best left tackles and he makes life far easier on Jared Goff. Hopefully, Decker is good to go this week. We will report back with updates as soon as possible.

Montgomery’s continued participation suggests he remains setback-free. He told reporters earlier today that he is “ready to go” and his practice status confirms it. It is likely that the Lions continue to lean on Jahmyr Gibbs but Montgomery should be able to at least chip in, in lower-stakes situations.

Crowder played through the hamstring issue last week after being listed as questionable. He was not targeted. Crowder did not practice Tuesday but a full session today suggests he will play again on Saturday. Healthy or not, he is not on the fantasy radar for the Divisional Round.

The Eagles have limited Brown’s practice and in-game participation whenever possible as he manages an ongoing knee issue. Unfortunately, the plan has yet to pay dividends; Brown has caught just 4-of-8 targets for 46 yards in his last two games and was given the week off in Week 18. The Eagles will need Brown to contribute against the Rams this week if they hope to keep pace with the Rams’ potent offense.