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Orlando Pride Adds a Pair of Defenders, Three Forwards in 2023 NWSL Draft

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Orlando Pride Adds a Pair of Defenders, Three Forwards in 2023 NWSL Draft

Pride select Florida State-product Emily Madril third overall

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Pride selected defender Emily Madril with the third overall pick at the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Draft out of Florida State University. In addition, the Pride opted to select Messiah Bright at No. 21 overall out of Texas Christian University followed by Tori Hansen three picks later out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Entering the day with both the No. 29 and No. 34 overall pick, the Pride traded both selections to the Washington Spirit for $75,000 in Allocation Money. With two picks in the fourth round, the side selected forward Summer Yates at No. 39 overall out of the University of Washington before wrapping up the evening by taking forward and Orlando native Kristen Scott out of the University of Central Florida with the No. 41 overall selection.

“We’re really pleased. Obviously we got some very exciting players, players that cover a lot of positions of need as well. Overall, we’re really excited and really pleased with the picks that we have,” Head Coach Seb Hines said following the draft. “[We gained] variety. We highlighted key players in key positions and you look at the picks that we got, they can come in and make an immediate impact to the team. I spoke about having a competitive environment in our training and I think we have that in our draft picks.”

A two-time NCAA National Champion, Madril joins the Pride following a decorated collegiate career in Tallahassee, finishing her time at Florida State with 62 appearances, 61 starts, six goals and seven assists. Named the 2021 ACC Defensive Player of the Year, Madril led the Seminoles with 2,306 minutes, anchoring a defense that allowed just 13 goals in 25 games, securing 14 clean sheets on the season en route to the program’s third national title. That same year, she earned United Soccer Coaches All-American honors, while also being named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Atlantic Region First Team, TopDrawer Soccer Best XI First Team, College Cup All-Tournament Team, ACC All-Tournament Team and All-ACC First Team.

The year prior marked the Navarre, Fla. native’s return to the pitch following back-to-back ACL tears that sidelined her for the 2018 and 2019 seasons, playing all but 10 minutes in 16 matches for the Seminoles in 2020. Her return to the pitch saw her earn United Soccer Coaches Second Team All-American honors, while also being named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Atlantic Region First Team, TopDrawerSoccer Best XI First Team, College Cup All-Tournament team and the All-ACC Second Team. 

In 2022, Madril elected to forgo her final season at Florida State, signing a contract directly with the NWSL, which now sees her signed with the Pride through the 2025 season. The contract allowed the defender to then be loaned to Swedish side BK Häcken FF before returning for the 2023 NWSL Draft. 

While in Sweden, Madril made four appearances on the backline, netting one goal during her short-term stint, scoring on her first touch of the game in an Oct. 31 win over AIK.

A two-time United Soccer Coaches All-American, Bright comes to Orlando following five years at TCU, finishing her collegiate career with 102 games played for the Horned Frogs, all of which were starts, scoring 50 goals and notching 17 assists to become the program’s all-time leader in goals and points (118). She earned both United Soccer Coaches All-Midwest and All-Big 12 honors in each of her five years in Fort Worth, highlighted by a 17-finish campaign to set the program record for goals in a single-season in 2021.

In 2022, Bright posted double-digit goals for the third time in her NCAA career, netting 10 for the Horned Frogs as they made a run to their third-consecutive Sweet 16 appearance. At the international level, she earned a call-up to the U-23 U.S. Women’s National Team the same year.

A finalist for the 2023 Honda Sport Award, Hansen comes to the Pride following a senior season that saw her log 2,271 minutes for the Tar Heels while leading all Power Five defenders with eight goals scored as the side finished as runner-ups in the 2022 NCAA College Cup. The Raleigh, North Carolina native anchored a defense that posted an ACC-best 14 shutouts in 2022, earning United Soccer Coaches All-America Second Team honors, as well as All-Atlantic Region First Team and First Team All-ACC. Through four years in Chapel Hill, Hansen appeared 65 times, starting 28 matches while netting nine goals and tallying four assists.

A four-time All-Pac-12 selection, Yates finishes a five-year career at Washington with 93 appearances, 86 starts, scoring 27 goals and adding 23 assists. In 2022, she led the Huskies with seven goals, six assists and 20 points, starting all 19 matches for the side. As a junior, Yates earned United Soccer Coaches All-American Second Team honors while landing on the All-Pacific Region Team for the second-consecutive year. On the international stage, Yates has appeared for the U.S. U-20 Women’s National Team, lifting a Concacaf Championship in 2020 for the Stars & Stripes.

The American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year, Scott joins her hometown club after finishing her time at UCF with 72 appearances, 68 starts, netting 33 goals and notching 11 assists. In 2022, Scott earned American Athletic First-Team honors for the second-consecutive year, matching her career high in points with 23 behind nine goals and five assists. The year prior she netted a career-high 10 goals to lead the Knights, starting in all 16 matches for the side. As a rookie in 2019, Scott was named to the American Athletic Conference All-Rookie Team, starting all 18 matches as a freshman. 

The Orlando Pride will open the 2023 NWSL season the weekend of March 25. Season tickets for the upcoming campaign are available now, with more information here.

Pick-by-Pick Recap:

Round 1, Pick 3

  • Selected Emily Madril, FSU (D)

Round 2, Pick 9

  • Selected Messiah Bright, TCU (F)

Round 3, Pick 1

  • Selected Tori Hansen, UNC (D)

Round 3, Picks 5 & 10

  • Traded to Washington Spirit for $75,000 in Allocation Money

Round 4, Pick 3

  • Selected Summer Yates, Washington (F)

Round 4, Pick 5

  • Selected Kristen Scott, UCF (F)

Emily Madril (muh-DRILL)
Position: Defender
Height: 5-7
Born: July 1, 1999 in Boise, Idaho
Hometown: Navarre, Fla.
Citizenship: USA

Messiah Bright (meh-CY-uh)
Position: Forward
Height: 5-9
Born: January 12, 2000 in Dallas, Texas
Hometown: Desoto, Texas
Citizenship: USA

Tori Hansen
Position: Defender
Height: 5-10
Born: January 14, 2001 in Raleigh, N.C.
Hometown: Raleigh, N.C.
Citizenship: USA

Summer Yates
Position: Forward
Height: 5-4
Born: June 17, 2000 in Pasco, Wash.
Hometown: Pasco, Wash.
Citizenship: USA

Kristen Scott
Position: Forward
Height: 5-9
Born: August 24, 2000 in Orlando, Fla.
Hometown: Orlando, Fla. 
Citizenship: USA

NBA Preview: New York Knicks (23-19) at Washington Wizards (18-24)

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NBA Preview: New York Knicks (23-19) at Washington Wizards (18-24)

The New York Knicks continue to ride the roller coaster, relieved to be on the way up again with five victories in six games after a late-December swoon.

The Knicks will look to continue in a positive direction Friday night, when they visit the Washington Wizards in the first game of the season between the longtime Eastern Conference rivals.

Both teams were off Thursday after fending off late comebacks to earn wins at home Wednesday night.

Jalen Brunson scored seven of his game-high 34 points in the final three minutes as the Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers, 119-113. Kyle Kuzma drained the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds left for the Wizards, who edged the Chicago Bulls 100-97.

New York outlasted the Pacers two nights after its four-game winning streak ended with a 111-107 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Prior to this week, the Knicks hadn’t alternated a loss with a win since Nov. 27-29, when they fell to the Memphis Grizzlies before routing the Detroit Pistons 140-110.

The Knicks lost to the Bucks on Nov. 30 to begin a two-game losing streak, which was followed by an eight-game winning streak from Dec. 4-20. That was followed by the five-game losing streak before New York beat the Houston Rockets on Dec. 31 to start the latest surge.

The Knicks never trailed Wednesday and appeared well on their way to a win when they led by 25 points shortly before the midway point of the third quarter.

But the Pacers stormed back and got within 105-103 on Buddy Hield’s 3-pointer with 3:10 left in the game. Brunson responded with five straight points for New York, which iced the victory when Quentin Grimes sank a 3-pointer with 25 seconds left to extend the lead to 115-109.

The Wizards displayed some inconsistency but also some resolve in snapping a three-game losing streak.

Washington, playing without its top two leading scorers — Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis — due to injuries, trailed 59-46 at the half before outscoring the Bulls 41-21 in the third.

The teams combined for just 30 points in a grinding fourth quarter, when the Bulls got within three points four times before Zach LaVine drained a game-tying 3-pointer with 30 seconds remaining. But after a timeout, Kuzma sank his 3-pointer — the only 3 made in seven fourth-quarter attempts by the Wizards.

LaVine then missed a 16-footer and Deni Avdija grabbed the rebound for the Wizards, who out-rebounded the Bulls 15-10 in the fourth. The Wizards allowed just five second-chance points in the final period, including LaVine’s game-tying 3-pointer, which he hit after Chicago called timeout following an offensive rebound by Patrick Williams.

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks (19-22) at Indiana Pacers (23-19)

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NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks (19-22) at Indiana Pacers (23-19)

Two teams going in different directions will take the court Friday when the Indiana Pacers host the Atlanta Hawks for the second of three meetings this season.

The Pacers, despite their 119-113 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday, have won six of their last eight games. The Hawks, coming off a 114-105 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, have lost six of their last eight.

The Pacers won the first game between the teams, 129-114 on Dec. 27 thanks to a 28-point, nine-rebound performance from Buddy Hield. The teams finish their season series on March 25 in Atlanta.

Hield was nearly the hero again against the Knicks. His four-point play with 1:22 left cut the margin to three points, but he missed a shot on the ensuing possession that would have tied the game. He scored 31 points on 11-of-20 shooting, including seven 3-pointers, and had eight rebounds. Hield is averaging 18.3 points.

The Pacers will be without leading scorer and NBA assists leader Tyrese Haliburton, who hurt his left elbow and left knee against the Knicks and left the arena on crutches.

Haliburton underwent an MRI exam on Thursday and the Pacers said he was diagnosed with a left elbow sprain and mild left knee bone contusion. The team said it is awaiting further information from the scans and that Haliburton would be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks.

Haliburton was injured in the third quarter when he landed awkwardly on a contested layup, losing his shoe on the play. Haliburton is averaging 20.2 points, 10.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 steals.

The Hawks played without All-Star guard Trae Young on Wednesday against the Bucks. Young, who averages 27.5 points and 9.8 assists, was out with a non-COVID related illness. He is expected to play Friday.

Atlanta could have used Young when it erased a 24-point second-half deficit against the Bucks and took a one-point lead late in the fourth quarter but then could not hold on.

Veteran Bogdan Bogdanovic came off the bench to lead the Hawks with 22 points. But Atlanta struggled without Young and center Clint Capela, who has missed eight straight games with a nagging right calf strain. Capela will sit again Friday.

The Hawks may be ready to use veteran Derrick Favors to help inside. Atlanta signed Favors to a 10-day contract, even though he has not played all season. He could alleviate some of the pressure on Onyeka Okongwu, who has started in Capela’s absence.

Favors averaged 5.3 points and 4.7 rebounds last season with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Hawks veteran Frank Kaminsky got extended minutes on Wednesday and produced a season-high 13 points.

Pacers center Myles Turner (back spasms) is listed as questionable.

NBA Preview: New Orleans Pelicans (25-17) at Detroit Pistons (12-33)

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NBA Preview: New Orleans Pelicans (25-17) at Detroit Pistons (12-33)

The New Orleans Pelicans go from one extreme to the other in their current five-game road trip.

The Boston Celtics notched their NBA-best 30th victory with a 125-114 win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. New Orleans now visits Detroit on Friday — the Pistons lead the league in losses with 33.

The Pelicans have the Western Conference’s third-best record but have lost five of their last seven games. They’re trying to survive without two of their top players, as Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (toe contusion) remain out indefinitely.

New Orleans stuck close most of the way in Boston behind CJ McCollum, who poured in 38 points.

That’s reflected in the monthly statistics. McCollum has appeared in five games this month, averaging 30.8 points and 4.6 assists.

The Pistons have been dealing with a number of frontcourt injuries this week, which could help Jonas Valanciunas bounce back from an off night in Boston. After posting 27 points and 12 rebounds in 28 minutes during a victory over Washington on Monday, Valanciunas was limited to 13 points and four rebounds in 23 minutes against the Celtics.

New Orleans collected a 104-98 home win over the Pistons last month as Williamson racked up 29 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.

Despite frontcourt starters Jalen Duren (ankle) and Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) being sidelined, the Pistons snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating Minnesota 135-118 on Wednesday.

Third-string center Nerlens Noel has been thrust into the starting lineup the last two games. He led Detroit’s defense on Wednesday by making four blocks and three steals.

The Pistons bounced back from a woeful performance the previous night, when they allowed a season-high 147 points to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Detroit got a big boost from Bojan Bogdanovic, who missed the Sixers game with left calf soreness. He had 27 points, six rebounds and four assists. Saddiq Bey scored a season-high 31 points.

New England Revolution Sign Midfielder Jack Panayotou as Homegrown Player

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New England Revolution Sign Midfielder Jack Panayotou as Homegrown Player

Cambridge, Mass. native and 2022 UnitedHealthcare Academy Player of the Year becomes the club’s 10th Homegrown Player signing

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution have signed 18-year-old midfielder Jack Panayotou to a Homegrown Player contract through the 2026 MLS season with an additional one-year club option for 2027. A native of Cambridge, Mass., Panayotou becomes the 10th Homegrown Player signing to join the Revolution’s MLS roster after being named the 2022 UnitedHealthcare Revolution Academy Player of the Year.

Panayotou earned the Academy’s top individual honor after playing a pivotal role in the Under-19s’ run to the 2022 MLS NEXT Cup national championship. The 18-year-old scored a tournament-high six goals, including the game winner in the final on July 3. Panayotou capped off his final Revolution Academy season with a selection to the inaugural 2022 MLS NEXT All-Star Game, in which he recorded the game-winning assist in the 89th minute (Watch Here).

“Jack has made tremendous strides in his development over the last two years and has emerged as one of the top midfielders in his age bracket in the country. His leadership and exceptional play on the field was crucial in helping our Under-19s win the MLS NEXT Cup championship, and he has only continued to grow while at Georgetown,” said Revolution Technical Director Curt Onalfo. “Jack is deserving of this opportunity to take the next step in his journey, and we are excited to continue working with Jack here in New England.”

To date, Panayotou has earned three call-ups to the U.S. Under-19 Men’s Youth National Team, most recently in September where he helped the American squad win the Slovenia Nations Cup. Panayotou returns to New England after playing one NCAA season at Georgetown University. In his freshman season in 2022, Panayotou tied for the team lead with seven goals across 19 appearances.

Panayotou made his professional debut with New England Revolution II on April 3, 2022, and went on to make nine appearances in MLS NEXT Pro. He recorded the fourth brace in team history on April 17 in the team’s 3-2 comeback victory vs. FC Cincinnati 2.

“I’m incredibly honored to sign a Homegrown Player contract with the New England Revolution,” Panayotou said. “Having been with the club since I was at the Under-13 level, this is truly a dream come true. I am thankful to Bruce Arena, Curt Onalfo, and the entire organization for this opportunity, as well as to my Georgetown University family for their support. I am excited to begin my career with my hometown club, continue to develop as a player, and earn my place on this team.”

TRANSACTION: New England Revolution sign midfielder Jack Panayotou to a Homegrown Player contract through the 2026 MLS season with an additional one-year club option for 2027 on Jan. 10, 2023.

JACK PANAYOTOU AT A GLANCE:

Signed as the 10th Homegrown Player in Revolution history on January 10, 2023 after developing in the Revolution Academy since 2019.
Named the 2022 UnitedHealthcare Revolution Academy Player of the Year.
Has earned three call-ups to the U.S. Under-19 Men’s Youth National Team, all in 2022.
Led the Revolution Under-19s to the 2022 MLS NEXT Cup Championship with a tournament-leading six goals, including the game winner in the final, to secure the national title.
Logged nine professional appearances with Revolution II since April 2022, scoring two goals.
Recorded seven goals, a team high, and three assists in freshman season at Georgetown University in 2022.

22 JACK PANAYOTOU

Pronunciation: pan-uh-YO-too
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-7
Weight: 154
Hometown: Cambridge, Mass.
Date of Birth: 06/05/2004 (Cambridge, Mass.)
Nationality: United States
How Acquired: Signed as the 10th Homegrown Player in Revolution club history on January 10, 2023.

New York City Football Club Claims Forward Gabriel Segal Off Waivers

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New York City Football Club Claims Forward Gabriel Segal Off Waivers

New York, N.Y., – New York City Football Club (NYCFC) today announced that it has claimed forward Gabriel Segal off waivers.

The Bethesda, Maryland native arrives in New York from FC Köln in Germany after joining from Stanford University. Due to the fact that Segal played at the collegiate level in the U.S., the forward had to be acquired off waivers in order to play for a Major League Soccer (MLS) club.

Sporting Director David Lee said: “We would like to welcome Gabe to New York City Football Club. He is a young, talented, domestic attacker who had an excellent collegiate career at Stanford alongside playing for the United States Youth National Team. We are excited to have the opportunity to continue his development.

“The addition of NYCFC II to our player development pathway allows us to take advantage of these opportunities with the ability to play regular minutes in MLS NEXT Pro competition.”

While in Germany, Segal appeared in 12 matches and provided an assist for FC Köln II. During Segal’s collegiate career with the Cardinals, the forward played in 54 games, scoring 14 goals and five assists, winning a Pac-12 Championship and earning an All-Pac-12 selection during the 20/21 season.

On the international level, Segal has represented the U.S. across the U-18, U-17, U-16 and U-14 levels since January 2015.

Transaction: New York City Football Club claims forward Gabriel Segal off waivers through the 2023 season.

Revolution GK Djordje Petrović Called in to Serbia National Team

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Revolution GK Djordje Petrović Called in to Serbia National Team

23-year-old joins Serbia for international friendlies against the United States

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrović has been called into the Serbia National Team, his third senior international call-up. Petrović and The Eagles will take on the United States at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles on Wed., Jan. 25 (10:00 p.m. ET).

Petrović has been capped once by the Serbia National Team, earning his debut in a friendly against the Dominican Republic on Jan. 25, 2021. Petrović started and played 90 minutes in his first international action, registering a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw. Petrović was also named as a substitute for a friendly against Panama on Jan. 29, 2021, and was an unused reserve for Serbia’s UEFA Nations League B clash with Russia on Nov. 18, 2020. Petrović also received call-ups to the Serbia Under-21 side for UEFA U-21 European Championship Qualifying, starting once on Oct. 9, 2020, in a 1-0 win over the Poland U-21s.

Acquired by New England from Serbian side FK Čukarički in April 2022, Petrović excelled in his first season with the Revolution, making 21 starts with seven clean sheets and a 1.29 goals against average. A finalist for both the 2022 Allstate MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and 2022 MLS Newcomer of the Year, Petrović was named Revolution Team MVP and was also voted Revolution Players’ Player of the Year by his teammates. He backstopped New England to four consecutive clean sheets and a 402-minute shutout streak, the second longest in club history and the third best in MLS this season. According to American Soccer Analysis’ advanced metrics, Petrović recorded -10.66 goals prevented (G-xG) and +11.83 goals added (G+) last season, both the highest single-season totals in MLS since the statistics were first tracked in 2013.

Midfielder Justin Haak Re-signs with New York City Football Club

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Midfielder Justin Haak Re-signs with New York City Football Club

New York, N.Y., – Today New York City Football announced that it has re-signed Midfielder Justin Haak to a contract through 2025 with an option for 2026.

The Brooklyn native signed his first professional contract in 2019 as the Club’s third-ever Homegrown player and the first-ever signing from the five boroughs. Since then, the midfielder has made 27 appearances, playing 1,083 minutes for the ‘Boys in Blue,’ across all competitions.

Justin Haak said: “I call New York home and for me to be able to represent this City is truly an honor. It’s always been a goal of mine to continue my development here with the Club that has given me everything. I want to thank Dave and everyone for believing in me. I am proud to continue the rich heritage we are creating here.

“Seeing the success that previous Homegrowns have had here, I believe this is the best place to continue my development. There have been so many leaders in the locker room that have given me advice and have helped me grow. I will continue to work hard to achieve our goals and hope to have more success in the coming years.”

Last season, Haak made a breakthrough into the First Team after a strong performance against FC Dallas and went on to feature in 15 matches in Major League Soccer (MLS), including an appearance in the 2022 Campeones Cup victory. In addition, Haak also suited up for MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, NYCFC II, playing in six matches and scoring a goal for the side.

“I would like to thank all the support our fans have given me since day one. From the Academy all the way through to the First Team they have always had my back, I would like to repay them by bringing them happiness with my performances,” said Haak. “There is a lot of talent in New York City, it’s just about believing in your ability, I am just another example that hard work and sacrifice pays off at this Club.”

Haak was part of the Club’s first-ever Academy team, the U14s in 2015, progressing through the entire pathway, helping the Club claim the Generation adidas Cup and the USDA Championship in 2017 and 2018, respectively.

Sporting Director David Lee said: “Justin is the perfect example of the local talent we have here in the five boroughs. As a Club, we are committed to continuing to identify young talent and giving them all the tools necessary to develop. With Justin being the third Homegrown to sign a new contract, it shows our ability to continually nurture and produce First Team talent from the Tri-state area.

“Justin’s has taken full advantage of his opportunity with his work ethic and performances. We look forward to helping Justin achieve his full potential while contributing to the success of our Club.”

Transaction: Midfielder Justin Haak re-signs with New York City Football Club through 2025 with an option for 2026.

NFL Super Wild Card Preview: Dallas Cowboys (12-5) 5 Seed at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9) 6 Seed

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NFL Super Wild Card Preview: Dallas Cowboys (12-5) 5 Seed at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9) 6 Seed

SUPER WILD CARD WEEKEND
DALLAS COWBOYS (12-5 – NFC EAST – NO. 5 SEED) @ TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (8-9 – NFC SOUTH – NO. 4 SEED)
DATE: Monday, January 16, 2023
TIME: 8:15 PM ET
STADIUM: Raymond James Stadium
REFEREE: Craig Wrolstad

BROADCAST INFORMATION
TIME 8:15 PM ET
TV ESPN/ABC, ESPN2-Manningcast, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes:
Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters (field reporter)
NATIONAL RADIO Westwood One: Kevin Kugler, Kurt Warner, Laura Okmin (field reporter)
Dallas SiriusXM 81 or 226 and the SXM App
Tampa Bay SiriusXM 83 or 225 and the SXM App
National SiriusXM 88 and the SXM App

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES HISTORY
LEADER Cowboys lead all-time series, 13-6
STREAKS Buccaneers have won past 2
LAST GAME 9/11/22: Buccaneers 19 at Cowboys 3
LAST GAME AT SITE 9/9/21: Buccaneers 31, Cowboys 29

PLAYOFF SERIES HISTORY
LEADER Cowboys lead all-time series, 2-0
STREAKS Cowboys have won past 2
LAST GAME 1/9/83: Buccaneers 17 at Cowboys 30
LAST GAME AT SITE First meeting in Tampa Bay

HEAD COACH: MIKE MCCARTHY
PLAYOFF RECORD 10-9
VS. OPPONENT 3-4

DALLAS COWBOYS
PLAYOFF RECORD 35-29
CHAMPIONSHIPS 5: 1971 (VI), 1977 (XII), 1992 (XXVII),
1993 (XXVIII), 1995 (XXX)
LAST POSTSEASON
GAME L 23-17 vs. San Francisco (1/16/22 – NFC-WC)
VS. COMMON
OPPONENTS 2-1: Cin (1-0), GB (0-1), LAR (1-0)
PTS. FOR 27.5
OFFENSE 354.9
PASSING Dak Prescott: 261-394-2,860-23-15-91.1
RUSHING Tony Pollard: 193-1,007-5.2-9
RECEIVING CeeDee Lamb: 107-1,359-12.7-9
PTS. AGAINST 20.1
DEFENSE 330.2
SACKS Micah Parsons: 13.5
INTs DaRon Bland (R): 5
TAKE/GIVE +10 (33/23)
PR KaVontae Turpin: 10.4
KR KaVontae Turpin: 24.2
PUNTING (NET) Bryan Anger: 48.4 (42.8)
KICKING Brett Maher: 137 (50/53 PAT; 29/32 FG)

COWBOYS TEAM NOTES
• DALLAS clinched playoff berth for 2nd-consecutive season.

• COWBOYS ranked 4th with 27.5 points per game & scored 24+ points in 10 of final 11 reg. season games.

• DALLAS had 7 players selected to 2023 Pro Bowl Games: CB TREVON DIGGS, WR CEEDEE LAMB, DE DEMARCUS LAWRENCE, G ZACK MARTIN, LB MICAH PARSONS, RB TONY POLLARD & RS KAVONTAE TURPIN.

COWBOYS OFFENSIVE NOTES
• QB DAK PRESCOTT passed for 2,860 yards & 23 TDs for 91.1 rating in 12 starts in 2022. Has 9 TDs (6 pass, 3 rush) in 4 career playoff starts, incl. 3 games with both pass & rush TD. Passed for 403 yards & 3 TDs in his only career start at TB (9/9/21).

• RB TONY POLLARD had career highs in scrimmage yards (1,378), rush yards (1,007), rec. yards (371), rush TDs (9) & rec. TDs (3) in 2022. Had 100+ scrimmage yards in 3 of his final 4 reg. season road games.

• RB EZEKIEL ELLIOTT had 968 scrimmage yards (876 rush, 92 rec) & ranked tied-5th in NFL with 12 rush TDs in 2022. Since 2016, is only player with 10,000+ scrimmage yards (10,598). Has 389 scrimmage yards (97.3 per game) & 2 rush TDs in 4 career playoff games.

• WR CEEDEE LAMB ranked tied-5th with career-high 107 receptions, ranked 6th with career-high 1,359 rec. yards & had career-high 9 rec. TDs in 2022. Joined HOFer Michael Irvin (1995) as only Dal. players ever with 100+ catches & 1,300+ rec. yards in season. Had 7 catches for 104 yards & rec. TD in his only career game at TB (9/9/21).

• TE DALTON SCHULTZ had 57 catches for 577 yards & 5 rec. TDs in 2022 & is 1 of 4 TEs with 50+ catches & 500+ rec. yards in each of past 3 seasons.

COWBOYS DEFENSIVE NOTES
• LB MICAH PARSONS led team with 13.5 sacks & became 3rd player since 1982 with 13+ sacks in each of 1st 2 NFL seasons. Had 2 sacks in Week 1 meeting. Since 2021, ranks 4th in NFL in TFL (34).

• DE DEMARCUS LAWRENCE had 6th-career season with 5+ sacks (6) in 2022. Aims for his 6th in row in postseason with TFL. Has TFL in 3 of his
4 career games vs. TB. Had FF in last road meeting (9/9/21).

• DE DORANCE ARMSTRONG set career highs in sacks (8.5) & TFL (9) in 2022.

• DE SAM WILLIAMS led all rookies with 10 TFL & tied-1st with 3 FRs.

• CB TREVON DIGGS led team with 14 PD & has 49 PD since 2020, 2ndmost in NFL. Has 4 PD & INT in 2 career games vs. TB.

• CB DARON BLAND ranked tied-2nd among rookies with 5 INTs.

• S DONOVAN WILSON led team with 99 tackles in 2022. Had INT in Week 1 meeting.

HEAD COACH: TODD BOWLES
PLAYOFF RECORD 0-0
VS. OPPONENT 2-0

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
PLAYOFF
RECORD 11-10
CHAMPIONSHIPS 2: 2002 (XXXVII), 2020 (LV)
LAST POSTSEASON
GAME L 30-27 vs. L.A. Rams (1/23/22 – NFC-D)
VS. COMMON
OPPONENTS 1-2: Cin (0-1), GB (0-1), LAR (1-0)
PTS. FOR 18.4
OFFENSE 346.7
PASSING Tom Brady: 490-733-4,694-25-9-90.7
RUSHING Leonard Fournette: 189-668-3.5-3
RECEIVING Chris Godwin: 104-1,023-9.8-3
PTS. AGAINST 21.1
DEFENSE 324.3
SACKS Vita Vea: 6.5
INTs Many tied: 2
TAKE/GIVE -2 (20/22)
PR Deven Thompkins (R): 10.2
KR Deven Thompkins (R): 21.9
PUNTING (NET) Jake Camarda (R): 48.8 (41.6)
KICKING Ryan Succop: 117 (24/25 PAT; 31/38 FG)

BUCCANEERS TEAM NOTES
• TAMPA BAY clinched NFC South division title in consecutive seasons for 1st time in franchise history.

• TODD BOWLES is 5th TB head coach to lead franchise to postseason.

• BUCCANEERS had 1 player selected to 2023 Pro Bowl Games: T TRISTAN WIRFS.

• TAMPA BAY ranked 2nd in NFL in passing offense (269.8 yards per game).

BUCCANEERS OFFENSIVE NOTES
• QB TOM BRADY had NFL single-season record 490 completions for 4,694 yards & 25 TD passes in 2022, his 17th-career season with 25+ TD passes, most in NFL history. Is 7-0 with with 16 TDs (15 pass, 1 rush) vs. 5 INTs & 95 rating in 7 career starts vs. Dal. Is postseason all-time leader in games (47), wins (35), pass yards (13,049), TD passes (86), SB titles (7) & SB MVPs (5). Has 2+ TD passes in 5 of 6 playoff games with TB.

• RB LEONARD FOURNETTE had 4th-career season with 1,100+ scrimmage yards (1,191) in 2022. Rushed for season-high 127 yards in Week 1 meeting.
Has 10 TDs (9 rush, 1 rec.) in 8 career playoff games & can become 3rd player in NFL history with TD in 8 straight postseason games.

• WR MIKE EVANS led team with 1,124 rec. yards in 2022 & became 1st player ever with 1,000+ rec. yards in each of 1st 9 seasons. Had TD catch in Week 1 meeting & has rec. TD in 2 of his past 3 vs. Dal. Aims for 3rd in row in postseason with 115+ rec. yards & has rec. TD in 4 of his past 5 in playoffs.

• WR CHRIS GODWIN joined Keyshawn Johnson (106 in 2001) as only TB players ever with 100+ catches (104) in single season. Aims for his 9th in row with 5+ catches & 50+ rec. yards.

• WR JULIO JONES has 896 rec. yards (99.6 per game) in 9 career postseason games, 3rd-most rec. YPG in playoff history (min. 5 games).

BUCCANEERS DEFENSIVE NOTES
• LB LAVONTE DAVID tied-1st on team with 124 tackles in 2022, his 9thcareer season with 100+ tackles, 2nd-most among active players. Has TFL in 6 of past 7 overall & has TFL in 5 of 6 career games vs. Dal.

• LB DEVIN WHITE had FR in each of final 3 games of season. Has 5+ tackles in 7 of past 8. Had 2 sacks in Week 1 meeting. Has TFL & PD in 4 of 5 career postseason games.

• DT VITA VEA has sack in 2 of 3 career games vs. Dal., incl. Week 1.

• S ANTONIE WINFIELD had INT in Week 1 meeting. Has 5+ tackles in each of 5 career playoff games.

• CB JAMEL DEAN aims for 3rd in row vs. Dal. with PD & has PD in 4 of his past 5 in postseason.

• CB SEAN MURPHY-BUNTING aims for 5th in row with PD. Has INT in 3 of 5 career playoff games.

NFL Super Wild Card Preview: Baltimore Ravens (10-7) 6 Seed at Cincinnati Bengals (12-4) 3 Seed

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NFL Super Wild Card Preview: Baltimore Ravens (10-7) 6 Seed at Cincinnati Bengals (12-4) 3 Seed

SUPER WILD CARD WEEKEND
BALTIMORE RAVENS (10-7 – AFC NORTH – NO. 6 SEED) @ CINCINNATI BENGALS (12-4 – AFC NORTH – NO. 3 SEED)
DATE: Sunday, January 15, 2023
TIME: 8:15 PM ET
STADIUM: Paycor Stadium
REFEREE: Clay Martin

BROADCAST INFORMATION
TIME 8:15 PM ET
TV NBC, Peacock, Telemundo: Mike Tirico,
Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark (field reporter)
NATIONAL RADIO Westwood One: Ryan Radtke, Mike Golic, Ryan Harris (field reporter)
Baltimore SiriusXM 82 or 225 and the SXM App
Cincinnati SiriusXM 85 or 228 and the SXM App
National SiriusXM 88 and the SXM App

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES HISTORY
LEADER Ravens lead all-time series, 28-26
STREAKS Bengals have won 3 of last 4
LAST GAME 1/8/23: Ravens 16 at Bengals 27
LAST GAME AT SITE 1/8/23

PLAYOFF SERIES HISTORY
LEADER First meeting in postseason

HEAD COACH: JOHN HARBAUGH
PLAYOFF RECORD 11-8
VS. OPPONENT 15-15

BALTIMORE RAVENS
PLAYOFF RECORD 16-11
CHAMPIONSHIPS 2: 2000 (XXXV); XLVII (2012)
LAST POSTSEASON
GAME L 17-3 at Buffalo (1/16/21 – AFC-D)
VS. COMMON
OPPONENTS
8-3: Atl (1-0), Car (1-0), Cle (1-1), Mia (0-1),
NE (1-0), NO (1-0), NYJ (1-0), Pit (1-1), TB (1-0)
PTS. FOR 20.6
OFFENSE 338.8
PASSING Lamar Jackson: 203-326-2,242-17-7-91.1
RUSHING Lamar Jackson (QB): 112-764-6.8-3
RECEIVING Mark Andrews (TE): 73-847-11.6-5
PTS. AGAINST 18.5
DEFENSE 324.3
SACKS Justin Houston: 9.5
INTs Marcus Williams: 4
TAKE/GIVE +4 (25/21)
PR Devin Duvernay: 11.9
KR Devin Duvernay: 25.5
PUNTING (NET) Jordan Stout (R): 45.9 (40.9)
KICKING Justin Tucker: 142 (31/32 PAT; 37/43 FG)

RAVENS TEAM NOTES
• BALTIMORE clinched postseason berth for 4th time in past 5 seasons.

• JOHN HARBAUGH makes 10th postseason appearance as HC. Led Baltimore to SB XLVII title in 2012.

• RAVENS had 6 players selected to 2023 Pro Bowl Games: TE MARK ANDREWS, RS DEVIN DUVERNAY, CB MARLON HUMPHREY, FB PATRICK RICARD, LB ROQUAN SMITH & K JUSTIN TUCKER.

• BALTIMORE ranked 2nd in NFL in rushing offense (160 yards per game) & 3rd in rushing defense (92.1 yards allowed per game).

RAVENS OFFENSIVE NOTES
• QB LAMAR JACKSON ranked 2nd among QBs with 764 rush yards in 2022, his 4th-straight season with 750+ rush yards. Has 367 rush yards (91.8 per game) in 4 career playoff starts with 135+ rush yards in 2 of his past 3. Aims for his 4th in row vs. Cin. with 55+ rush yards.

• QB TYLER HUNTLEY can make 1st-career postseason start.

• RB J.K. DOBBINS has 90+ scrimmage yards in 3 of his past 4. Rushed for 160 yards & 2 TDs in only career game at Cin. (1/3/21).

• RB KENYAN DRAKE had 79 scrimmage yards (60 rush, 19 rec.) & rush TD in Week 18 meeting. Aims for his 3rd in row at Cin. with 75+ scrimmage yards.

• TE MARK ANDREWS ranked 3rd among TEs with 847 rec. yards & tied3rd with 73 catches in 2022. Is 1 of 2 TEs (Travis Kelce) with 700+ rec. yards in each of past 4 seasons. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. Cin. with 8+ catches, 85+ rec. yards & TD catch.

• TE ISAIAH LIKELY ranked 2nd among rookie TEs with 36 catches this season. Had season-high 8 catches & 103 rec. yards in Week 18 meeting.

• WR SAMMY WATKINS had 79 rec. yards in Week 18 meeting. Has 60+ rec. yards in 5 of his past 6 in postseason.

RAVENS DEFENSIVE NOTES
• LB ROQUAN SMITH ranked 3rd in NFL with career-high 169 tackles this season & was only player with 150+ tackles & 3+ INTs (3). Had 16 tackles & TFL in Week 18 meeting & has TFL in 5 of past 6. Had 7 tackles & INT in only career playoff game (2018 NFC-WC vs. Phi. with Chi.).

• LB JUSTIN HOUSTON led team with 9.5 sacks in 2022, his 7th-career season with 9+ sacks. Has 0.5+ sacks in 3 of his past 4 in postseason.

• LB PATRICK QUEEN set career highs in tackles (117) & sacks (5) in 2022. Had FR in Week 18 meeting & has FR in 2 of past 3.

• LB JASON PIERRE-PAUL has sack in 2 of his past 3 vs. Cin.

• S MARCUS WILLIAMS led team with 4 INTs in 10 games this season.

• S KYLE HAMILTON was 1 of 4 rookies with 5+ PD (5) & 2+ sacks (2). Had PD in Week 18 meeting & has PD in 3 of past 4.

• CB MARLON HUMPHREY is 1 of 2 in NFL with 7+ PD in each of past 6 seasons.

HEAD COACH: ZAC TAYLOR
PLAYOFF RECORD 3-1
VS. OPPONENT 3-5

CINCINNATI BENGALS
PLAYOFF
RECORD 8-15
CHAMPIONSHIPS 0
LAST POSTSEASON
GAME L 23-20 vs. L.A. Rams (2/13/22 – SB LVI)
VS. COMMON OPPONENTS
9-2: Atl (1-0), Car (1-0), Cle (1-1), Mia (1-0), NE (1-0), NO (1-0), NYJ (1-0), Pit (1-1), TB (1-0)
PTS. FOR 26.1
OFFENSE 378.0
PASSING Joe Burrow: 414-606-4,475-35-12-100.8
RUSHING Joe Mixon: 210-814-3.9-7
RECEIVING Ja’Marr Chase: 87-1,046-12.0-9
PTS. AGAINST 20.1
DEFENSE 335.7
SACKS Trey Hendrickson: 8
INTs Jessie Bates, Vonn Bell: 4
TAKE/GIVE +6 (24/18)
PR Trent Taylor: 10.3
KR Trayveon Williams: 22.3
PUNTING (NET) Drue Chrisman: 47.8 (42.6)
KICKING Evan McPherson: 112 (40/44 PAT; 24/29 FG)

BENGALS TEAM NOTES
• CINCINNATI clinched AFC North division title for 2nd-consecutive season.

• ZAC TAYLOR is 3rd Cin. HC to lead team to postseason in consecutive seasons, joining Forrest Gregg & Marvin Lewis.

• BENGALS had 3 players selected to 2023 Pro Bowl Games: QB JOE BURROW, WR JA’MARR CHASE & DE TREY HENDRICKSON.

• CINCINNATI ranked 4th in NFL in total offense (378 yards per game).

• BENGALS ranked 2nd in AFC with +6 turnover differential.

BENGALS OFFENSIVE NOTES
• QB JOE BURROW ranked 5th in NFL with 4,475 pass yards & tied-2nd with career-high 35 TD passes in 2022, most TD passes in single season in franchise history. Had 16 TDs (13 pass, 3 rush) vs. 5 INTs with 100.4 rating in 7 home starts this season. Totaled 1,105 pass yards (276.3 per game) in 2021 postseason with 5 TDs vs. 2 INTs.

• RB JOE MIXON totaled 1,255 scrimmage yards (814 rush, career-high 441 rec.) in 2022, his 4th-career season with 1,250+ scrimmage yards, tied 3rd-most among active RBs. Had rush TD in Week 18 meeting & has TD in 3 of his past 4 vs. Bal. Totaled 369 scrimmage yards (92.3 per game) in 2021 postseason with 70+ scrimmage yards in each game.

• WR JA’MARR CHASE led team with 87 catches & 1,046 rec. yards in 2022 & is 4th player in NFL history with 80+ catches & 1,000+ rec. yards in each of 1st 2 seasons. Has 462 rec. yards (115.5 per game) in 4 career games vs. Bal. Had 368 rec. yards (92 per game) in 2021 playoffs, most-ever by rookie in single postseason.

• WR TEE HIGGINS had 1,029 rec. yards in 2022 & is 2nd Cin. player ever (A.J. Green) with 900+ rec. yards in each of 1st 3 seasons. Aims for 4th in row in postseason with 95+ rec. yards.

• WR TYLER BOYD had 5th-straight season with 750+ rec. yards (762).

BENGALS DEFENSIVE NOTES
• DE TREY HENDRICKSON led team with 8 sacks in 2022 & is 1 of 6 in NFL with 8+ sacks in each of past 3 seasons. Had 2 sacks & FF in Week 18 meeting & has sack in 3 of 4 career games vs. Bal. Had sack in 3 of 4 games in 2021 postseason.

• LB LOGAN WILSON led team with career-high 123 tackles this season. Has sack in 2 of past 3. Has PD in 3 of 4 career playoff games.

• LB GERMAINE PRATT set career highs in tackles (98) & PD (9) this season.

• S JESSIE BATES had career-best 4 INTs in 2022. Had INT & FF in Week 18 meeting. Has INT in 2 of his past 3 in postseason.

• S VONN BELL had career-high 4 INTs this season. Had FR in Week 18 meeting & aims for his 4th in row vs. Bal. with PD.

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