Behind first-year coordinator DeMeco Ryans and the interior play of Arik Armstead, the Niners held Dallas — the NFL’s top offense — in check.
Arizona had eight straight drives result in zero first downs, a fumble or an interception — the longest streak to open a playoff game since 1980.
Cardinals safety Budda Baker left Monday’s wild-card game with a concussion, but he had movement and feeling in his extremities after a violent collision. He tweeted Tuesday that he was “doing good.”
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker was ruled out of Monday’s wild-card game with a concussion in the second half, but did have movement and feeling in his extremities after a violent collision in the third quarter vs. the Los Angeles Rams.
Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt has completed his return from injured reserve and played in Monday’s wild-card playoff game against the Rams.
The Raiders have fired general manager Mike Mayock after three tumultuous seasons.
Asked Monday whether he was confident coach Mike McCarthy would continue to lead the Cowboys next season, executive vice president Stephen Jones said, “Absolutely. Very confident.”
Niners quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a “slightly” sprained right shoulder in Sunday’s win over the Cowboys, but coach Mike Shanahan expects him to be ready to go Saturday against the Packers.
Interim coach Rich Bisaccia says he and Mark Davis have had talks about the head coach position. The Raiders have also requested permission to interview Patriots ILB coach Jerod Mayo, sources said.
