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Idaho ties in the NFL: Wild-card round update

Statesman staff
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) recovers a fumble by Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Markus Wheaton during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Cincinnati. The Steelers won 18-16.
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) recovers a fumble by Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Markus Wheaton during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Cincinnati. The Steelers won 18-16. Gary Landers The Associated Press

Six players from Idaho colleges and high schools are on the rosters of NFL playoff teams. Two played in the wild-card round, and four will suit up in the divisional round next week.

Saturday

▪ Cincinnati SS George Iloka (No. 43, Boise State) had five tackles (four solo) and a fumble recovery against Pittsburgh.

Sunday

▪ Washington SS Jeron Johnson (No. 20, Boise State) played as a reserve against Green Bay.

Who’s left in the playoffs?

▪ Carolina DE Jared Allen (No. 69, Idaho State)

▪ Arizona LG Mike Iupati (No. 76, Idaho)

▪ Denver S Shiloh Keo (No. 33, Idaho)

▪ Denver C Matt Paradis (No. 61, Council High/Boise State)

This story was originally published January 10, 2016 at 11:56 PM with the headline "Idaho ties in the NFL: Wild-card round update."

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