NFL Team of the Wild Card round featuring Ezekiel Elliott, Allen Robinson and Melvin Ingram
Tuesday 8 January 2019 18:20, UK
Who were the top performers from the Wild Card round in the NFL? We have picked out our Team of the Week...
Wild Card Weekend definitely provided shocks, as Andrew Luck led the Indianapolis Colts to a convincing victory in Houston, while the Dallas Cowboys fed Ezekiel Elliott in their first playoff win since 2014.
There were many superstar performances as the playoffs got underway, and we have picked out some of our stars from the action…
Quarterback - Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts
Although Luck was not at his usual brilliant best during the Colts' 21-7 victory over the Houston Texans, he was still the best-performing quarterback this week.
The 29-year-old completed 19 of 32 passes for 222 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Both of Luck's touchdowns came in the first half, with Eric Ebron and Dontrelle Inman hauling one in each.
Luck is one of the leading contenders to be voted the NFL Comeback Player of the Year after throwing for 4,593 yards and 39 touchdowns this season.
The Colts will now play the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round.
Running Back - Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys
'Zeke' had a massive night as the Cowboys won only their third playoff game since 1997 - defeating the Seattle Seahawks 24-22.
Elliott rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown, while also catching four passes for 32 yards. His sole touchdown came on a one-yard run early in the fourth quarter to give the Cowboys a 17-14 lead.
The 23-year-old was the driving force throughout the match for the Cowboys, especially during their late fourth-quarter drive that put the game to bed. Zeke helped to take over five minutes off the clock, before Dak Prescott scored what proved to be the game-winning touchdown.
Wide Receiver - Allen Robinson, Chicago Bears
Despite Robinson having his best game of the season, the Chicago Bears fell to the Philadelphia Eagles 16-15.
The former second-round pick caught 10 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown, including a 45-yard grab and a 22-yard TD reception - beating cornerback Avonte Maddox on a fly route.
The 25-year-old - who signed a three-year, $42m deal last March - finished the regular season with 55 receptions, 754 yards and four touchdowns.
Tight End - Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles
Only 15 touchdowns were scored this week - with just two going to tight ends. One of them went to rookie TE Goedert during the Eagles victory over the Bears.
Goedert had two receptions for 20 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown grab that gave the Eagles a 10-6 lead in the third quarter.
With the victory, the Eagles will now play the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Divisional Round.
Offensive line - Indianapolis Colts
Yet again the Colts offensive line bullied their opponents, with the guys up front not allowing the Texans' defensive line to sack Luck.
They also paved the way for Marlon Mack to carve the Texans to shreds on the ground as he rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown.
The Colts line that consists of Anthony Castonzo, All-Pro Quenton Nelson, Ryan Kelly, Mark Glowinski and Braden Smith allowed the least sacks in the league this season; just 18.
Defensive Line - Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers' defensive line swallowed Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens offense up during their 23-17 victory.
Jackson was sacked seven times and the Chargers also forced two fumbles, recovering them both.
Defensive End/Linebacker - Melvin Ingram, Los Angeles Chargers
Melvin Ingram was the difference-maker for the Chargers' defensive line as he ended the game with two sacks, a forced fumble and recovery, plus seven tackles.
His recovery came on a crucial fourth-quarter drive that sealed victory for the Chargers.
They will now go on to play the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Round.
Cornerback - Kenny Moore II, Indianapolis Colts
Moore came up big with an interception of Deshaun Watson in the first quarter with the Colts up 14-0.
On the crucial fourth down play, Moore read Watson completely before jumping in front of tight end Ryan Griffin to pick the ball off.
The 23-year-old also had six tackles and three pass deflections.
Safety - Adrian Phillips, Los Angeles Chargers
The All-Pro safety had yet another quality game against the Ravens, as he had one interception and a fumble recovery.
In the first quarter, Phillips reacted quickest to recover a fumble after Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon coughed the ball up.
Later in the game. Phillips was able to dive under a pass that was deflected by fellow defensive back, Casey Hayward, to pick off Lamar Jackson.
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