Rebels in the NFL: Ole Miss Football Shining in NFL Playoffs Headlined by Dawson Knox

Knox hauled in a critical touchdown in the Wild Card Round, assisted the Bills to a win in order to remain alive in postseason play.

Jan 11, 2026; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) reacts during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC Wild Card Round game at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

OXFORD, Miss. – Eight former Rebels saw action during Wild Card weekend with six alumni continuing to fight for the Lombardi trophy as we head into the Divisional round of the playoffs.

#11 A.J. Brown | WR | Philadelphia Eagles
Caught three passes for 25 yards in a loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

#77 Ben Brown | OL | New England Patriots
Played four snaps on special teams in a 16-3 win over the Chargers. The Patriots move on to face the Houston Texans next week in the Divisional round.

#1 Evan Engram | TE | Denver Broncos
The Broncos had a Bye for the Wild Card round and will face the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional round.

#9 Tre Harris | WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Finished with two catches for 20 yards in a loss to the Patriots.

#51 Jared Ivey | LB | Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks had a Bye for the Wild Card round and will face the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional round.

Jan 4, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) carries the ball against the New York Jets during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

#93 D.J. Jones | DT | Denver Broncos
The Broncos had a Bye for the Wild Card round and will face the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional round.

#33 Jaylon Jones | CB | Chicago Bears
Played 21 snaps on special teams in a 31-27 win over the Green Bay Packers. The Bears will face the Los Angeles Rams next in the Divisional round.

#88 Dawson Knox | TE | Buffalo Bills
Hauled in three catches for 30 yards in a 27-24 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This 24-yard grab in the fourth quarter led to a Bills go-ahead touchdown. Knox’s PFF grade of 70.4 was third third-best among tight ends this weekend. The Bills move on to play the Denver Broncos in the Divisional round.

#33 Deane Leonard | CB | Los Angeles Chargers
Secured two tackles on special teams in a loss to New England.

#4 D.K. Metcalf | WR | Pittsburgh Steelers
Brought down two catches for 42 yards in a loss to the Houston Texans.

#3 Princely Umanmielen | LB | Carolina Panthers
Played 19 snaps in a 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles

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