Bearcats in the NFL Season Recap and Playoff Preview

Five Bearcats will compete in the NFL postseason beginning this weekend

Bearcats in the NFL Season Recap and Playoff PreviewBearcats in the NFL Season Recap and Playoff Preview
Indianapolis Colts
CINCINNATI – The 2024 NFL regular season has wrapped up, and the 2025 postseason awaits. Five Bearcats will compete in the playoffs – each vying to lift the Lombardi Trophy as Super Bowl champions.

Kansas City's Travis Kelce and Bryan Cook, Minnesota's Ivan Pace Jr., Green Bay's Eric Wilson, and Washington's Derrick Forrest are all prepared to chase football's ultimate prize.

Below is the schedule for the first weekend of NFL postseason action:

AFC
Chiefs (1) BYE, TE Travis Kelce and S Bryan Cook

NFC
Green Bay Packers (7) @ Philadelphia Eagles (2), Sunday, 4:30 p.m. ET on Fox, LB Eric Wilson
Washington Commanders (6) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3), Sunday, 8 p.m. ET on NBC, S Derrick Forrest
Minnesota Vikings (5) @ Los Angeles Rams (4), Monday, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC/ESPN+, LB Ivan Pace Jr.

// BEARCATS IN THE NFL 2024 REGULAR SEASON ROUNDUP

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce finished the regular season with 97 receptions for 823 yards and three touchdowns, and added a couple accolades to his already legendary career late in the season. He became the 15th player in NFL history to reach 1,000 career receptions and just the third tight end to do so. He also broke the Chiefs' record for career touchdown receptions, passing NFL Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez.

Kansas City Chiefs S Bryan Cook
Bryan Cook turned in a terrific season for the Chiefs, logging a career-high 78 total tackles (55 solo) to go with five passes defended and two interceptions. Cook started all 17 games this season for Kansas City and was part of a unit that ranked fourth in the NFL in scoring defense (19.2).

Minnesota Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr.
Ivan Pace Jr. had one of his best games of the year in the finale vs. Detroit, totaling a game-high 10 tackles and recording his first interception of the season. The Minnesota linebacker finished the season with 72 tackles (36 solo), three sacks, seven tackles for loss, and recovered one fumble, which he returned for a touchdown.

Green Bay Packers LB Eric Wilson
Eric Wilson, an eight-year NFL veteran, logged 64 tackles, two sacks, and one interception, as he saw action in all 17 games. He was an integral part of a terrific Packers defense that ranked sixth in the NFL in yards allowed per game (315.6) and points allowed (19.9).

Washington Commanders S Darrick Forrest
Darrick Forrest wrapped up his fourth season in Washington by playing in 10 games and recording 13 tackles, with much of his playing time coming on special teams.

Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce
Alec Pierce led the NFL in yards per reception this past season (22.3) and his 824 receiving yards led the Colts. He caught 37 passes this past season, including seven touchdowns. Pierce had three 100-yard receiving efforts, including a high of 134 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 6.

Seattle Seahawks S Coby Bryant
Coby Bryant had an outstanding season, wrapping up the year with 73 total tackles, one forced fumble, and three interceptions, including a remarkable 69-yard pick-six against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12.

Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker
In his second season with the Raiders, Tre Tucker hauled in 47 receptions for 539 yards and three touchdowns. Tucker ranked third on the squad in receptions, receiving yards, and targets (81).

Las Vegas Raiders QB Desmond Ridder
Desmond Ridder reunited with Tucker in Las Vegas this season and played in six games under center, making one start. Ridder accumulated 458 yards and two touchdowns during his 2024 campaign.

New York Jets CB Sauce Gardner
Sauce Gardner's third NFL campaign saw him record 49 tackles, one sack, one interception, and nine passes defended.

Tennessee Titans TE Josh Whyle
Josh Whyle had a season-high five receptions for 29 yards in a 23-14 loss against the Houston Texans in the final game of the season. Whyle wrapped up the season with 28 receptions for 248 yards and a touchdown.

Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Ford
Jerome Ford led his team in rushing in 2024, totaling 565 yards on the ground on 104 carries with three touchdowns.

Cleveland Browns LB Jowon Briggs
Rookie Jowon Briggs appeared in six games for the Browns this season, recording 13 tackles and one forced fumble.

Jacksonville Jaguars TE Josiah Deguara
Josiah Deguara was a fixture on Jacksonville's special teams unit in 2024, his first year with the Jaguars and his fifth NFL season overall.

// JASON KELCE LAUNCHES A NEW LATE-NIGHT SHOW
Jason Kelce is bringing his charisma to late-night TV. The Super Bowl champion is hosting a one-hour show, They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce. Premiering just before the NFL's regular season finale, the five-episode series blends sports, comedy, and music.

Filmed at Philadelphia's Union Transfer, the show features celebrity interviews, NFL insights, and live performances by local band SNACKTIME. With his charm and humor, Kelce is putting a fresh spin on late-night entertainment.

They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce debuted on Saturday, Jan. 5, at 1 a.m., just ahead of Week 18 of the NFL season.

// THEY CALL IT LATE NIGHT WITH JASON KELCE UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Jan. 11
Episode 2 - 1 a.m. on ESPN

Jan. 18
Episode 3 - 1 a.m. on ESPN

Jan. 25
Episode 4 - 1 a.m. on ESPN

Feb. 1
Episode 5 - 1:30 a.m. on ESPN

After its initial airing on ESPN, Fans can catch the show on ESPN+ as well as on ESPN's YouTube channel and the Jason Kelce YouTube channel, presented by ESPN. The show will also re-air on Saturday mornings on ESPN2, just in time to gear up for the NFL action.