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Malik Willis is dealing with a shoulder injury after Saturday's loss in Chicago. He entered the game for Jordan Love (concussion) and finished with nine completions for 121 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions, plus 44 rushing yards on 10 carries. He is 'pretty sore'.
Jaylen Waddle caught five of nine targets for 72 yards in the Dolphins' 45-21 loss to the Bengals. He led the team in receptions, yards, and targets, showing good chemistry with rookie QB Quinn Ewers, and posted his best receiving yardage total in five games.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is expected to see a few extra targets in Sunday's game against the Chargers due to teammate Ryan Flournoy's knee injury. Flournoy, who had emerged as Dallas' No. 3 WR, caught two targets for 18 yards and a score before exiting. Lamb caught six of seven targets for 51 yards in the 34-17 loss to the Chargers, surpassing 1,000 receiving yards for the season.
Juwan Johnson caught eight of nine targets for 89 yards in the Saints' 29-6 win over the Jets. This performance tied his season high for receptions and marked his sixth consecutive game with at least four catches, solidifying his role in the Saints' passing game.
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton rushed for a five-yard touchdown, extending his team's lead over the Dallas Cowboys. His workload is expected to increase significantly after fellow running back Kimani Vidal exited Sunday's game with a neck injury. Hampton had an earlier 2-yard run and is now poised to take on a larger share of carries for the Chargers, finishing with 16 carries for 85 yards and a TD.
Rookie QB Quinn Ewers is expected to remain the Miami Dolphins' starter for Week 17 after coach Mike McDaniel stated he "earned" the opportunity. In his NFL debut, Ewers replaced Tua Tagovailoa and led the Dolphins to a competitive 17-14 halftime score against the Bengals. He finished his first start completing 20 of 30 passes for 260 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions, adding five rushing yards in the Dolphins' 45-21 loss. Despite the second-half unraveling, Ewers held his own and is likely to continue in the QB1 role.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott completed 21 of 30 passes for 244 yards and two touchdowns, adding 14 rushing yards in a 34-17 loss to the Chargers. He led points on the first three drives, including a 38-yard TD to George Pickens, but the Chargers defense shut him down. With Dallas eliminated from playoff contention, Joe Milton took over for the final two possessions and may see more action. Prescott holds a strong 28:10 TD:INT on the season, heading into Week 17 against the Commanders.
Bucky Irving rushed 19 times for 71 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the Panthers, marking his season high in rushing yardage. He was not targeted in the passing game for the first time this season. He aims to exploit a vulnerable Dolphins run defense in Week 17.
Charlie Smyth celebrated his new three-year contract by kicking 17 points, including five field goals and two extra points, in the Saints' 29-6 win over the Jets. His 17 points are tied for the third-most in a single game this season.
Jaxson Dart completed seven of 13 passes for 33 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Vikings. Playing behind a shorthanded offensive line, Dart had his worst game as a pro, contributing to the Giants' ninth consecutive loss.
Breece Hall rushed 16 times for 54 yards and caught two passes for nine yards in the Jets' 29-6 loss to the Saints. He has consistently handled a heavy workload, needing 46 rushing yards over the final two games to reach 1,000 for the first time in his career.
Packers QB Jordan Love exited the Week 16 game early after suffering a concussion, a diagnosis confirmed by Coach Matt LaFleur. Love is now in concussion protocol and requires clearance from an independent neurologist to play next Saturday against the Ravens, making his availability uncertain. This situation is further complicated as backup Malik Willis is also dealing with a shoulder injury sustained in Saturday's loss, leaving the Packers short on healthy quarterbacks.
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young praised his team's performance after a crucial 23-20 divisional win over the Buccaneers. Young completed 21 of 32 passes for 191 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions, leading the team to victory.
Bengals WR Tee Higgins has officially cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and is active for Sunday's Week 16 game against the Dolphins. Higgins, who was inactive in Week 15, is expected to reclaim his key role. He caught all three of his targets for 53 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-21 win over the Dolphins.
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy exited Sunday's 16-13 win over the Giants with a right hand injury after a strip-sack in the second quarter. Initial X-rays were negative for a broken bone, but further imaging tests are scheduled for Monday. Prior to his exit, McCarthy rushed for a 12-yard touchdown, finishing with 108 passing yards, one interception, and 20 rushing yards. His availability for Thursday's game against the Lions is uncertain, with Max Brosmer in line to start if he's unavailable.
Saints QB Tyler Shough achieved his first 300-yard passing performance, completing 32 of 39 passes for 308 yards and a 23-yard touchdown to Chris Olave in a 29-6 win over the Jets. He also rushed twice for eight yards. Shough led the Saints to their third consecutive victory, improving his record to 4-3 as a starter, and showed promising chemistry with Olave (10 catches, 148 yards, 2 TDs). He carried the offense with his arm amidst a depleted backfield and faces the Titans in Week 17.
De'Von Achane rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries, and caught three passes for nine yards in the Dolphins' 45-21 loss to the Bengals. His 48-yard touchdown run was a highlight, marking his eighth rushing touchdown of the season.
Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has made NFL history, becoming the first player with 500-plus catches and 50-plus touchdowns in his first five seasons. He boasts 501 catches for 6,618 yards and 51 touchdowns. Chase caught nine of 11 targets for 109 yards in Sunday's 45-21 win over the Dolphins, his seventh 100-yard game of the season.
Ladd McConkey caught four of his six targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 34-17 win over the Cowboys. This was his 13th career touchdown, though he has not surpassed 50 receiving yards in his last five games.
Chase Brown rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries, and caught four passes for 43 yards and two more scores in the Bengals' 45-21 win over the Dolphins. All three of his touchdowns came in the third quarter, making him the first player with three TDs in a single quarter this season.
