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Gamecocks in the NFL: Divisional Round recap

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 22: Hayden Hurst #88 of the Cincinnati Bengals jumps over Jaquan Johnson #4 of the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

The NFL’s Divisional Round weekend is in the books. Now, only a four for Gamecocks are in the hunt to win Super Bowl LVII.

Here’s a look at how some of those former South Carolina Gamecocks in the league did over the weekend.

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Hayden Hurst – BENGALS
Hurst had five receptions for 59 yards on five targets and a touchdown. The tight end now has nine catches for 104 yards and a score this postseason.

Deebo Samuel – 49ERS
A week after posting a career-high in the playoffs, the WR had four receptions for 45 yards on seven targets. He also rushed for 11 yards on four carries. Samuel now has ten catches, 222 yards of total offense, and a touchdown this postseason.

Javon Kinlaw – 49ERS
Kinlaw failed to register a stat on Sunday. Through two playoff games, Kinlaw has just one tackle for a loss.

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Chris Lammons – Chiefs
The defensive back has mainly played on special teams this season. He had his first postseason tackle on special teams in a win against the Jaguars.

Israel Mukuamu – COWBOYS
The defensive back had one tackle. He finishes the postseason with three tackles and a pass defended.

Rico Dowdle – COWBOYS
Dowdle has been on IR since Week 6 with an ankle injury.

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NFL Divisional Round Scoreboard:
Chiefs 27, Jaguars 20
Eagles 38, Giants 7
Bengals 27, Bills 10
49ers 19, Cowboys 12

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