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Rams | McVay: Matthew Stafford, starters will play in Week 18 Tue Dec 30, 12:59 PM
Despite being out of contention for the NFC West title, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said he would play his starters in Week 18 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The move is a departure from the past two seasons, when McVay rested quarterback Matthew Stafford and many of Los Angeles' key starters in the final week of the regular season despite seeding still being in play. "Oh, we're playing," McVay said Monday night after the Rams' 27-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. "Yeah, they're playing."
| Footballguys view: The Rams would be the No. 5 seed in the NFC if they beat the Cardinals next week and the Seahawks beat the 49ers. Los Angeles would be the No. 6 seed with a loss to Arizona or a San Francisco victory. When asked if he's eager to play Week 18, Stafford said, "Yeah, I love playing the game. So, yeah. I'll be ready to go." Stafford entered Monday night as the odds-on favorite to win MVP at -225, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. After the loss, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye became the favorite at -400 to Stafford at +300. |
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Steelers | T.J. Watt providing optimism Tue Dec 30, 12:31 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt (lung) has provided optimism for head coach Mike Tomlin for Week 18. 'We'll work him up over the course of the week and let the amount of participation and quality of participation be our guide,' Tomlin said. 'I'm more optimistic than I've been in previous weeks.'
| Footballguys view: Watt has not played since a Dec. 7 victory over Baltimore, after a procedure to close a small hole in his lung. Watt practiced in a limited capacity last week, but that was not enough for the club to put him on the field against the Browns in Week 17. Tomlin said he's not concerned about Watt not being in "football shape" despite his three-game absence. Tomlin noted he's willing to use Watt circumstantially instead of his usual full-time role if necessary. "I'm open to utilizing him in any way that's appropriate relative to his availability," Tomlin said. |
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Steelers | Darnell Washington has surgery Tue Dec 30, 12:30 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Darnell Washington (arm) had surgery to repair a broken arm Tuesday, Dec. 30, and he's likely done for the season.
| Footballguys view: Washington was fourth on the team with 364 receiving yards on 31 receptions with one touchdown. Tomlin noted that the Steelers do have options to replace Washington's production. "You know, we use a lot of tight ends," Tomlin said. That's true. But none of the other tight ends have Washington's body type at 6-7 and 264 pounds with the way he can move. Pat Freeirmuth, Jonnu Smith, and Connor Heyward are the team's listed other options at tight end on the 53-man roster. |
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Patriots | Stefon Diggs facing criminal charges Tue Dec 30, 12:25 PM
New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs has been charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges stemming from an incident Tuesday, Dec. 2. Diggs' attorney, Michael DiStefano, disclosed to the court that Diggs has made a financial offer to resolve the dispute with the alleged victim in this case. He is scheduled to be arraigned on Friday, Jan. 23, just two days before the AFC Championship game is scheduled to be played.
| Footballguys view: According to the Patriots, Diggs "categorically denies the allegations" against him -- despite the efforts to reach agreement on monetary resolution with the alleged victim. The Patriots (13-3) have their final regular-season game on Sunday against the Dolphins, then will be in the AFC playoffs. As Profootballtalk.com notes, the charges won't affect Diggs' ability to play in the 2025 postseason (and the team's statement suggests they won't either). The impediment, if any, to Diggs participating in the playoffs would come from the NFL, which could place him on paid leave. We'll watch for more on that. |
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Cardinals | Marvin Harrison may be available Tue Dec 30, 10:23 AM
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (foot) suffered a foot injury during the Week 17 game but will be active for the Week 18 game if he is medically cleared to play, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.
| Footballguys view: Harrison has been dealing with a heel issue in recent weeks, which caused him to miss multiple games. He was questionable entering this past Sunday but played on a limited snap count, appearing in just 19 plays throughout the course of the game. When asked about Harrison playing against Los Angeles in Week 18, Gannon said: "If he's healthy enough to play, he'll play." The Cardinals will begin practice on Wednesday, so that's when we'll get our first official injury report for Week 18 -- though it feels like a good possibility Harrison might not be healthy enough to make it to Sunday. |
Colts | Riley Leonard to start finale Tue Dec 30, 10:01 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard will start in Week 18 against the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: The move to Leonard ends Philip Rivers' run as a starter after coming out of a five-year retirement. Coach Shane Steichen, one of Rivers' closest friends, coaxed Rivers out of retirement because of his intimate knowledge of the offense and leadership capacity. But with the Colts eliminated from playoff contention last weekend, the team had to weigh whether it made sense to continue starting the 44-year-old Rivers. Asked about the prospect of Leonard starting on Sunday, Steichen said, "It will be good for his development." It will be less good for the fantasy outcomes of his supporting cast this week. |
Falcons | Jessie Bates gets a pick-six Tue Dec 30, 02:17 AM
Atlanta Falcons S Jessie Bates had seven tackles, including four solo, and an interception that he returned for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17.
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Falcons | Two picks for Xavier Watts Tue Dec 30, 02:09 AM
Atlanta Falcons S Xavier Watts had five tackles (four solo), three passes defensed, and two interceptions in a Week 17 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Link to story Falcons | Divine Deablo makes 10 tackles Tue Dec 30, 02:05 AM
Atlanta Falcons LB Divine Deablo had a team-high 10 tackles (seven solo) versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17.
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Falcons | Kyle Pitts comes up small Tue Dec 30, 01:49 AM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts had two receptions (on three targets) for 16 yards in Week 17 versus the Los Angeles Rams.
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Falcons | David Sills leads team in receiving Tue Dec 30, 01:42 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR David Sills had three receptions for a team-high 47 yards in a Week 17 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Sills was targeted four times.
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Falcons | Darnell Mooney finishes with two grabs Tue Dec 30, 01:28 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney caught two passes (on three targets) for 35 yards in Week 17 versus the Los Angeles Rams.
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Falcons | Drake London uninvolved versus Rams Tue Dec 30, 01:19 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (knee) had one reception for four yards against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17. He was targeted twice.
Link to story Falcons | Ten carries for Tyler Allgeier Tue Dec 30, 01:07 AM
Atlanta Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier posted 10 rushes for 23 yards in a Week 17 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
Link to story Falcons | Bijan Robinson unstoppable on MNF Tue Dec 30, 12:52 AM
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson ran the ball 22 times for 195 yards and a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17. Robinson added a team-high five receptions (on eight targets) for 34 yards and a score.
| Footballguys view: A 93-yard touchdown added to another sensational night for Robinson, who had the Rams spinning to the tune of 229 scrimmage yards -- his second 200-plus scrimmage-yard outing on Monday Night Football this year. In Week 6, Robinson had a then-career-long 81-yard TD run as part of a 238-yard night against the Bills. Only Robinson and Jerry Rice have had back-to-back games with 200-plus scrimmage yards in Monday Night Football history. He's averaged 180.4 scrimmage yards per prime-time game this year. The resulting 39.9 fantasy points were second only to Derrick Henry's 45.5 in Week 17. |
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Rams | Blake Corum manages 18 yards before injury Tue Dec 30, 12:52 AM
Prior to departing with an ankle injury, Los Angeles Rams RB Blake Corum (ankle) carried the ball six times for 18 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17. Corum departed in the second quarter and was eventually ruled out.
| Footballguys view: Corum will be a situation to monitor this week. Head coach Sean McVay told reporters he plans to play his starters in Week 18. He has not been happy with the effort the past several weeks, and it showed during the post Monday Night Football press conference. Corum has been playing well heading into Monday night. He had touchdowns in four straight games, sharing time with Kyren Williams. Corum was easily on pace for a fourth consecutive contest with double-digit carries before the injury. We'll be watching for more on his injury in coming days. |
Falcons | Kirk Cousins does little in win Tue Dec 30, 12:40 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins completed 13 of his 20 pass attempts for 126 yards and a touchdown versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17.
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Rams | Nine stops for Kamren Curl Tue Dec 30, 12:29 AM
Los Angeles Rams S Kamren Curl registered a team-high nine tackles (six solo) versus the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17.
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Rams | Puka Nacua scores on MNF Tue Dec 30, 12:18 AM
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua had five receptions (on 10 targets) for 47 yards and a touchdown versus the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17.
| Footballguys view: It wasn't Nacua's best game, but it was noteworthy. The former BYU standout officially surpassed 300 career receptions in just 43 games, making him the fastest player in NFL history to reach the mark. He broke the previous record held by Michael Thomas and Odell Beckham Jr., who each achieved the feat in 45 games. On the season, Nacua has compiled 119 receptions for 1,639 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 13.8 yards per reception and 109.3 yards per game. Nacua sits at WR1 on the season after scoring 23.4 fantasy points per game. |
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Rams | Konata Mumpfield totals two receptions Tue Dec 30, 12:10 AM
Los Angeles Rams WR Konata Mumpfield caught two passes (on five targets) for 10 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17.
Link to story Rams | Six receptions for Colby Parkinson Mon Dec 29, 11:40 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Colby Parkinson ended up with six receptions for 53 yards on seven targets in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Rams | Kyren Williams racks up 130 yards in loss Mon Dec 29, 11:37 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Kyren Williams carried the ball 13 times for 92 yards versus the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17. Williams added three receptions for 38 yards.
Link to story Rams | Terrance Ferguson posts TD in Week 17 Mon Dec 29, 11:35 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Terrance Ferguson had two receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown on four targets in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons. Both of his catches went for 27 yards apiece.
Link to story Rams | Xavier Smith fills in admirably on MNF Mon Dec 29, 11:32 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Xavier Smith posted four receptions for a game-high 67 yards in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons on six targets.
Link to story Rams | Ronnie Rivers provides quick breather Mon Dec 29, 11:25 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Ronnie Rivers rushed once for five yards in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons, and he wasn't used in the passing game.
Link to story Rams | Kyren Williams has strong second half Mon Dec 29, 11:20 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Kyren Williams rushed 13 times for 92 yards in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons, and he added a three receptions for 38 yards on three targets.
Link to story Rams | Tough night for Matthew Stafford Mon Dec 29, 11:17 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 22 of 38 passes for 269 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions in a Week 17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
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Rams | Matthew Stafford has rough MNF showing Mon Dec 29, 11:15 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed 22-of-38 passes for 269 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons, including a pick-six, and another which was nearly returned all the way.
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Falcons | Brandon Dorlus carted off, won't return Mon Dec 29, 10:32 PM
Atlanta Falcons DE Brandon Dorlus (knee) left the Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter due to a knee injury. He was carted off, and he will not return.
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Buccaneers | Tykee Smith benched in Week 17 Mon Dec 29, 10:08 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers SS Tykee Smith was apparently benched in Week 17 against the Miami Dolphins, as head coach Todd Bowles opted to use backup S Christian Izien instead. Smith typically plays 100 percent of the snaps, and there was no report of injury. Smith was limited to 47 percent of the defensive snaps, and the benching might have been due to Smith appearing to be out of position on a long 63-yard TD to WR Theo Wease Jr.
Link to story Buccaneers | Bucky Irving, Rachaad White in near-even split Mon Dec 29, 10:03 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RBs Bucky Irving and Rachaad White nearly split the backfield snaps right down the middle in Week 17 against the Miami Dolphins, with Irving seeing 54 percent of the snaps, to White's 48 percent. White was on the field for some of Irving's snaps because he is the best pass-blocking tailback.
Link to story Falcons | Mike Ford questionable to return Mon Dec 29, 09:54 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Mike Ford (ankle) left the Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Rams late in the first half due to an ankle injury. He is considered questionable to return.
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Rams | Blake Corum limps off in second quarter Mon Dec 29, 09:21 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Blake Corum (ankle) limped off in the second quarter of the Week 17 game against the Atlanta Falcons due to an ankle injury. On a rushing attempt, he had his ankle pinned under the tackle, and he went off the field limping before heading to the locker room early.
Link to story Buccaneers | Yaya Diaby gets to the quarterback Mon Dec 29, 09:18 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Yaya Diaby registered six total stops, including two of the solo variety, with a sack, two tackles for loss and a quarterback hit in Week 17 against the Miami Dolphins.
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Dolphins | Jack Jones racks up eight solo stops Mon Dec 29, 09:15 PM
Miami Dolphins CB Jack Jones posted game highs with 10 total stops and eight solo tackles in Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also added a tackle for loss and a pass defensed.
Link to story Dolphins | Jordyn Brooks trusted to make right decision Mon Dec 29, 09:05 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and his status is up in the air. 'Are you gonna tell JB no (about) playing in a football game?', head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday, Dec. 29. The coach added he is confident the team captain will not put the team in a risky situation, and only play in the regular-season finale if he is healthy.
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Dolphins | Just one receptions for Julian Hill Mon Dec 29, 09:00 PM
Miami Dolphins TE Julian Hill ended up with a single 16-yard reception on two targets in Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Link to story Dolphins | Minkah Fitzpatrick considered day-to-day Mon Dec 29, 08:59 PM
Miami Dolphins S Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf) continues to nurse a calf injury, and the team will take the decision to play in Week 18 against the New England Patriots day-by-day.
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Dolphins | Two touches for Malik Washington Mon Dec 29, 08:58 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Malik Washington had a 4-yard reception on his only catch on three targets in Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he added a 1-yard run.
Link to story Dolphins | Jason Marshall Jr. stands alone in Week 17 Mon Dec 29, 08:51 PM
Miami Dolphins CB Jason Marshall Jr. is the only rookie in the NFL this season to post a stat line with five tackles, one tackle for loss, and interception and two pass breakups.
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Seahawks | Jaxon Smith-Njigba on verge of history Mon Dec 29, 08:42 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 1,709 receiving yards heading into Week 18 against the San Francisco 49ers. That's already the 14th-most yardage in NFL history. If he goes for at least 101 yards, he'd pass Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (1,809 in 2022) for the sixth-best season by a receiver. Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson leads all receivers with 1,964 yards in 2012, and teammate WR Cooper Kupp (1,947 in 2021) with the Rams.
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Rams | Davante Adams will not be available Mon Dec 29, 06:56 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Davante Adams (hamstring) has been declared inactive for the Week 17 game.
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Falcons | Drake London ready to play Mon Dec 29, 06:54 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (knee) is officially active for the Week 17 game.
Link to story Rams | Week 17 Los Angeles Rams inactives Mon Dec 29, 06:50 PM
The Los Angeles Rams have declared RB Jarquez Hunter, CB Darious Williams, OT Alaric Jackson, WR Davante Adams, CB Josh Wallace and OG Kevin Dotson inactive for Week 17.
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Falcons | Week 17 Atlanta Falcons inactives Mon Dec 29, 06:48 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared OT Mike Jerrell, RB Nate Carter, LB Josh Woods, WR Malik Heath, WR Casey Washington, DE Kentavius Street and CB Mike Hughes inactive for Week 17.
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Chiefs | Kansas City works out several players Mon Dec 29, 06:20 PM
Free-agent QB Austin Reed (Bears), RB ShunDerrick Powell (Eagles), WR Andrew Armstrong (Lions), Luke Grimm (Chargers), WR Kobe Hudson (Panthers) and TE Zack Kuntz (Jets) recently worked out for the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs also worked out undrafted free-agent QB Jordan McCloud (Texas State).
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Seahawks | Seattle returns Cam Akers to PS Mon Dec 29, 06:06 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Cam Akers reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 29, after being on the active roster for Week 17.
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Jets | Hendon Hooker back on practice squad Mon Dec 29, 06:05 PM
New York Jets QB Hendon Hooker reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 29, after being on the active roster for Week 17.
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Giants | Two players return to practice squad Mon Dec 29, 06:02 PM
New York Giants RB Dante Miller and TE Zach Davidson reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 29, after being on the active roster for Week 17.
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Saints | New Orleans returns two players to PS Mon Dec 29, 05:54 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Ronnie Bell and TE Treyton Welch reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 29, after being on the active roster for Week 17.
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