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Lamar Jackson suffered a back injury during Sunday's game against the Patriots and is now questionable to return. He completed seven of 10 passes for 101 yards and rushed twice for seven yards before exiting. Tyler Huntley has taken over at quarterback for the Ravens. The Patriots clinched a playoff berth with the win.
Stefon Diggs delivered a crucial performance with nine receptions on 10 targets for 138 yards in the Patriots' 28-24 victory over the Ravens. This marked his fourth 100-yard game this season and helped end a recent dry spell, positioning him for a potential 1,000-yard season. He made a key fourth-down catch to extend a game-winning drive, securing a playoff berth for New England.
WR Tetairoa McMillan had a strong showing with 6 catches for 73 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets against the Buccaneers. He often matched up against CB Jamel Dean and proved himself an elite option for the Panthers in their 23-20 victory. He has a touchdown in 4 of his last 5 games.
Jalen Coker was the second-highest receiver for the Carolina Panthers in their 23-20 win over the Buccaneers, with 5 targets. Tetairoa McMillan led the team with 10 targets and a touchdown.
While not directly detailed in his own article, Jamel Dean was mentioned as often matching up against WR Tetairoa McMillan, who had a strong performance for the Panthers. Dean's team, the Buccaneers, lost to the Panthers 23-20.
Hunter Henry hauled in six of seven targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Ravens. He made a key fourth-quarter touchdown grab that helped the Patriots secure their playoff berth. Henry is now 11 yards shy of his career-high receiving yards.
Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew left the game with a knee injury in the second quarter, forcing the team to turn to QB Chris Oladokun. The team only scored six points for the remainder of the game. Minshew's injury, feared to be a torn ACL, compounded the offensive struggles after Patrick Mahomes' season-ending injury.
With Patrick Mahomes out for the season and Gardner Minshew leaving with a knee injury, QB Chris Oladokun was forced into action for the Chiefs. The offense struggled significantly with him under center, scoring only six points for the remainder of the game in a 26-9 loss to the Titans.
With QB Patrick Mahomes out for the season after tearing his ACL, the Chiefs offense struggled mightily. Gardner Minshew also left the game with a knee injury, forcing Chris Oladokun into action. The team only scored six points for the remainder of the game, highlighting the impact of Mahomes' absence.
WR Rashee Rice missed the game with a concussion, further contributing to the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive struggles. His absence, alongside Patrick Mahomes' season-ending injury and Gardner Minshew's departure, left the team with limited options and scoring only six points for the remainder of the game.
Jaylen Warren had a career-best rushing performance, going 14-143-2 on the ground and adding 2-8 through the air on 2 targets in the Steelers' 29-24 win over the Lions. He had two explosive touchdown runs in the second half, contributing significantly to the team's third consecutive victory.
Kenneth Gainwell rushed nine times for 50 yards and added five receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-24 win over the Lions. His touchdown came on an improbable 45-yard catch where he hauled the ball from the ground before reaching the end zone.
Tyler Huntley completed nine of 10 passes for 65 yards in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Patriots, adding two rushes for two yards. He took over for an injured Lamar Jackson late in the second quarter and managed the team to two second-half scoring drives. It's unclear if Huntley will start in Week 17 if Jackson remains sidelined.
Rhamondre Stevenson rushed eight times for 51 yards and a touchdown while catching two of three targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over Baltimore. He took over after rookie starter TreVeyon Henderson was ruled out at halftime with a concussion, scoring a crucial 21-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Puka Nacua was recognized as part of the NFL Week 16 Team of the Week for his outstanding performance. The article highlights him as 'undeniable' alongside Trevor Lawrence's statement game.
Trevor Lawrence connected with Parker Washington on a 12-yard touchdown pass to give the Jacksonville Jaguars the lead over the Denver Broncos. Lawrence threw three touchdowns and ran for another in the 34-20 win, ending the Broncos' 11-game streak.
Derrick Henry rushed for his second touchdown of the game, a 2-yard score, to give Baltimore a 24-13 advantage early in the fourth quarter against the Patriots. Henry finished with 128 yards on 18 carries with two touchdowns. He lost a fumble earlier in the game.
Bo Nix found Courtland Sutton for a 15-yard touchdown pass, tying the game at 7-7 against the Jaguars. Nix completed 28 of 47 passes for 352 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the 34-20 loss.
Broncos WR Troy Franklin tallied 4 catches for 66 receiving yards in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. This occurred despite Bo Nix attempting 47 passes in a game his team trailed from the middle of the third quarter on.
Schultz had five receptions on as many targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Raiders. It was his third touchdown catch of the season, surpassing last year's total. He provides a consistent floor for fantasy managers.
