Raiders to start Connor Cook at QB against Texans (Yahoo Sports)

In this Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Connor Cook passes against the Denver Broncos in the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. While the Oakland Raiders are giving no official word who will start at quarterback for their first playoff game in 14 years, the players are ready to go into the postseason behind rookie Cook. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

The Oakland Raiders are going with rookie Connor Cook at quarterback in their wild-card game against the Texans. Oakland coach Jack Del Rio announced the decision in a conference call with reporters in Houston on Wednesday. Cook gets the nod with Pro Bowler Derek Carr out with a broken leg and backup Matt McGloin nursing a shoulder injury that could make it tough for him to practice enough before Saturday’s game at Houston.


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Dolphins QB Tannehill sits out drills; unlikely vs Steelers (Yahoo Sports)

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) listens to head coach Adam Gase, right, while, quarterback Matt Moore (8) also listens, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Quarterback Ryan Tannehill sat out the Miami Dolphins’ practice Wednesday, making it unlikely he’ll return from a left knee injury for the team’s playoff game Sunday at Pittsburgh . Tannehill has missed the past three games. Ten-year veteran Matt Moore, who is 2-1 as Tannehill’s replacement, is expected to make his first career postseason start.


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