Former Packers and Wisconsin-connected players still in the NFL playoffs

The Packers may be done, but those who follow state football still have stuff to root for. Several former Packers, Badgers and high-school football players in Wisconsin are still playing, with at least one for each of the remaining eight football teams in the NFL playoffs.

Cincinnati Bengals guard Max Scharping (74) celebrates with his son Brooks after the NFL Week 14 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. The Bengals improved to 9-4 with a 23-10 win over the Browns.

With offensive linemen La'el Collins and Alex Cappa sidelined by injury, the Green Bay Southwest graduate made his first Bengals start in the playoff game at right guard, a 24-17 win over Baltimore.