Stats and notes from former Illini playing in the Conference Championships of the NFL playoffs:
Nick Allegretti, OL, Washington Commanders - Started at LG and participated in all 79 offensive and three special teams snaps in the Commanders' 55-23 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Sydney Brown, DB, Philadelphia Eagles - Participated in four defensive and 22 special teams snaps while recording one tackle in the Eagles' 55-23 win against the Washington Commanders.
Quan Martin, DB, Washington Commanders - Started at S and participated in 60 defensive and 12 special teams snaps while recording five tackles in the Commanders' 55-23 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jer'Zhan Newton, DL, Washington Commanders - Participated in 28 defensive and eight special teams snaps while recording two tackles in the Commanders' 55-23 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dawuane Smoot, DL, Buffalo Bills - Participated in 20 defensive and three special teams snaps in the Bills' 32-29 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs.