In the huddle

In the huddle

How area NFL players fared in Week 1 wild card playoffs

Green Bay Packers

Corey Linsley, C, Boardman — Started in the 35-18 win over the Redskins.

Houston Texans

Kurtis Drummond, S, Hubbard — Made on tackle in 30-0 loss to the Texans.

Cecil Shorts, WR, Mount Union — Had one catch for 5 yards against the Chiefs.

John Simon, LB, Cardinal Mooney — Made eight tackles against the Chiefs.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Fitzgerald Toussaint, RB, Liberty — Had 17 carries for 58 yards and caught four passes for 60 yards in 18-16 win over the Bengals.

Washington Redskins

Pierre Garcon, WR, Mount Union — Caught five passes for 70 yards in 35-18 loss to Packers.

Staff report