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Mountaineers in the NFL Playoffs

We take a look ahead at former West Virginia greats competing in the NFL Wild Card weekend.

There are five Mountaineers that are participating in the 2021 NFL Playoffs - four will be suiting up for Wild Card weekend.

Updated Jan. 10: On Saturday, Geno Smith and Mark Glowinski were knocked out of the playoffs. 

Smith, a back up to Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Russell Wilson, didn't see any action as the Seahawks lost at home to the Los Angeles Rams 30-20.

Glowinski starting at guard for the Indianapolis Colts but came up short on the road versus the Buffalo Bills 27-24.

David Long and Titans take on the Baltimore Ravens at 1:05 on ABC and Karl Joseph and the Browns are pinned against bitter rival Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday night at 8:15 on NBC.

QB Geno Smith (Seahawks 12-5)

vs. Rams Saturday L 30-20

Backup to Russell Wilson 

Last Week vs. 49ers W 26-23: Backup to Russell Wilson

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field.

Dec 13, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field.

Season Stats

Served as a backup role to Russell Wilson. Attempts: 4-5 / Yards: 33

S Karl Joseph (Browns 11-5)

@ Steelers Sunday 8:15 NBC

Last Week vs. Steelers W 24-22: 7 tackles (3 solo)

Nov 29, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars tight end James O'Shaughnessy (80) runs against Cleveland Browns strong safety Karl Joseph (42) during the second half at TIAA Bank Field.

Nov 29, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars tight end James O'Shaughnessy (80) runs against Cleveland Browns strong safety Karl Joseph (42) during the second half at TIAA Bank Field.

Season Stats

72 tackles, (46 solo), 2 tackles for a loss, 4 pass deflections, and 2 fumble recoveries. Started the first four games of the season at safety for the Browns until a hamstring injury sidelined Joseph. He has slowly been working back in the rotation.

OG Mark Glowinski (Colts 11-6)

@ Bills Saturday L 27-24

100% offensive snaps

Last Week vs. Jaguars W 28-14: 100% offensive snaps

Dec 13, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

Dec 13, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

Season Stats

Glowinski has played every offensive snap and 19% of the special team snaps.

LB David Long Jr (Titans 11-5)

vs. Ravens Sunday 1:05 ABC

Last Week vs. Texans W 41-38: 8 tackles (3 solo)

Detroit Lions tight end Hunter Bryant (86) is unable to catch a pass against Tennessee Titans linebacker David Long (51) during the second half at Nissan Stadium.

Dec 20, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Hunter Bryant (86) is unable to catch a pass against Tennessee Titans linebacker David Long (51) during the second half at Nissan Stadium.

Season Stats

54 tackles (30 solo), 1 forced fumble, 2 pass deflections, and 3 tackles for a loss.

WR Tavon Austin (Packers 13-3)

The Packers earned the one-seed and have a bye in the first round. 

Last Week vs. Bears W 35-16: 1 reception for 7 yards, 1 punt return for 7 yards, fumble.

Dec 13, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (R) talks with wide receiver Tavon Austin (16) before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

Dec 13, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (R) talks with wide receiver Tavon Austin (16) before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

Season Stats

Austin suffered a knee injury during training camp with the 49ers and was later released. The Green Bay Packers signed Austin on December 1st and made his first appearance of the season against the Lions. He ended the regular season with 5 receptions for 20 yards. 

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