Two Cougars still remain standing after Conference Championship week
The NFL Playoff field has finally shrunken down to the final two teams, with the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks set to face off on February 8th in Super Bowl 60. Two formerCougars are still fighting for a championship and will duke it out to see which can bring home the Lombardi Trophy.
With all the week's games now concluded, here's how all of the former Cougars performed in the conference championship round:WR Kyle Williams, New England Patriots The NFL's "evil empire" is back in the Super Bowl after their gritty 10-7 victory over the Denver Broncos. With offense incredibly sparse, including just 86 passing yards from quarterback Drake Maye, it's no surprise that Williams saw light usage. He didn't see any targets and was on the field for just 15 total snaps, running 8 total routes. Against a vaunted Seattle secondary, the Patriots might need some of Williams' explosive ability to take home their 7th Super Bowl victory. He could see an uptick of snaps, especially if the game takes on a high-scoring identity. As he has been in the past for a handful of games this season, if he's able to generate some chunk plays, he could become a major factor.Ex-OSU WR Darrius Clemons Looks to Bounce Back from Injury with WSUIn a high-octane NFC Championship matchup, the Seahawks took down the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 to advance to their first Super Bowl since 2015. A hot start for the rushing game saw Lucas leading the way, but it quickly dissipated as the game became much more pass-heavy. He was on the field for all 67 offensive snaps and posted some respectable metrics per Pro Football Focus. He finished the game with an offensive grade of 71.8, a run-blocking grade of 66.5, and a pass-blocking grade of 75.4. The Patriots' defensive line has given massive trouble to all three opponents they've faced in the postseason, and Lucas will be tested for all 60 minutes. The Seahawks' offense could take the game into its own hands, but they could be shut down just as easily, especially by a New England defense that has done so in three straight games. Lucas will have some hefty responsibilities to protect QB Sam Darnold, and will be an important player to watch.Other Cougs who finished the season on rosters: Jalen Thompson , Chau Smith-Wade , Jack Wilson , Jaden Hicks, Gardner Minshew, Esa Pole, Jaylen Watson , Daiyan Henly , Brennan Jackson , Daniel Ekuale , Frankie Luvu .More Reading Material FromIan Harper is a student journalist and broadcaster studying at Rowan University. He is also the founder of Poolesville Sports Web with previous bylines covering college football, Major League Baseball, the NFL, and NFL Draft for Athlon Sports and Last Word On Sports.
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