Pro Deacs: Divisional Round
1/20/2026 9:00:00 PM | Football
Kenneth Walker III’s three-touchdown performance highlights this week of Pro Deac action.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Divisional round of the 2026 NFL playoffs featured multiple Pro Deacs looking to advance to their respective Conference Championships this past weekend, highlighted by running back Kenneth Walker III's outstanding performance for the Seattle Seahawks, linebacker Justin Strnad helping the Denver Broncos take home the win in overtime and defensive lineman Kobie Turner guiding the Los Angeles Rams to an overtime win on the road.
Walker Carries Seattle to NFC Championship
Running back Kenneth Walker III recorded one of his best games of the season on Saturday evening as he helped carry the Seattle Seahawks past the San Francisco 49ers in dominant fashion to advance to the NFC Championship game. In just the second playoff game of his career, Walker finished with a season-best 116 yards and three touchdowns, as well as three catches for 79 yards. This marked just the second three-touchdown game of Walker's career as he found the end zone in the second, third and fourth quarters to put the game out of reach.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the ball, safety Malik Mustapha notched eight tackles with five solo efforts. The second-year pro also logged his first career sack in both the playoffs and the regular season. Overall, Mustapha ended his playoff run with 11 total tackles.
Turner Helps Rams Earn Road Overtime Victory
Defensive lineman Kobie Turner and the Los Angeles Rams booked their ticket to the NFC Championship game on Sunday evening as they defeated the Chicago Bears on the road in overtime, 20-17. Turner recorded a pair of tackles as the Rams will now travel on the road once again to face the Seahawks in a matchup between two NFC West foes.
Strnad Guides Denver to First AFC Title Game Since 2016
Linebacker Justin Strnad and the Denver Broncos secured their first trip to the AFC Championship game since 2016 as they defeated the Buffalo Bills on Saturday afternoon in an overtime thriller. Strnad logged one solo tackle as he and the Bronco defense forced four turnovers against the Bills. With the win, the Broncos will host the New England Patriots, who they faced in their last trip to the AFC Championship 10 years ago.
#ProDeacs Conference Championship Slate (All times eastern)
Walker Carries Seattle to NFC Championship
Running back Kenneth Walker III recorded one of his best games of the season on Saturday evening as he helped carry the Seattle Seahawks past the San Francisco 49ers in dominant fashion to advance to the NFC Championship game. In just the second playoff game of his career, Walker finished with a season-best 116 yards and three touchdowns, as well as three catches for 79 yards. This marked just the second three-touchdown game of Walker's career as he found the end zone in the second, third and fourth quarters to put the game out of reach.
That's a hat trick 🎩 @Kenneth_Walker9 pic.twitter.com/3x27xe2bRn
— xz* - Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) January 18, 2026
Meanwhile, on the other side of the ball, safety Malik Mustapha notched eight tackles with five solo efforts. The second-year pro also logged his first career sack in both the playoffs and the regular season. Overall, Mustapha ended his playoff run with 11 total tackles.
Get after it @_malikmustapha 🚀 pic.twitter.com/F64RLlx7Hx
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) January 18, 2026
Turner Helps Rams Earn Road Overtime Victory
Defensive lineman Kobie Turner and the Los Angeles Rams booked their ticket to the NFC Championship game on Sunday evening as they defeated the Chicago Bears on the road in overtime, 20-17. Turner recorded a pair of tackles as the Rams will now travel on the road once again to face the Seahawks in a matchup between two NFC West foes.
Strnad Guides Denver to First AFC Title Game Since 2016
Linebacker Justin Strnad and the Denver Broncos secured their first trip to the AFC Championship game since 2016 as they defeated the Buffalo Bills on Saturday afternoon in an overtime thriller. Strnad logged one solo tackle as he and the Bronco defense forced four turnovers against the Bills. With the win, the Broncos will host the New England Patriots, who they faced in their last trip to the AFC Championship 10 years ago.
#ProDeacs Conference Championship Slate (All times eastern)
- Justin Strnad (DEN)*
- Last Week: Denver Broncos 33 defeated Buffalo Bills 30 (OT)
- This Week: New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos (Sunday, 3:00 p.m., CBS)
- Kobie Turner (LAR)*
- Last Week: Los Angeles Rams 20 defeated Chicago Bears 17
- This Week: Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks (Sunday, 6:30 p.m., FOX)
- Malik Mustapha (SF)
- Last Week: Seattle Seahawks 41 defeated San Francisco 49ers 6
- This Week: N/A
- Kenneth Walker III (SEA)*
- Last Week: Seattle Seahawks 41 defeated San Francisco 49ers 6
- This Week: Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks (Sunday, 6:30 p.m., FOX)
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